Dean's Welcome

The graduate and professional programs at Wayne State University are among the highest quality and most dynamic academic programs in the nation. With over 14,000 post baccalaureate students, Wayne State is also one of the largest graduate schools in the country. Our Carnegie status as a Research University (very high research activity) is evidence of our commitment to continually advancing the frontiers of knowledge. Wayne State University is dedicated to training tomorrow's leaders, scholars, and teachers in a dynamic metropolitan environment.

Graduate education is increasingly diverse and dynamic. The challenges of modern society require rigorous research, employing sound methodologies, drawn from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. The Graduate School at Wayne State University is grounded in the belief that graduate education must be innovative in problem-solving, dynamic in the utilization of new knowledge, and committed to the highest standards of teaching and research.

This web page is designed to acquaint you with some of the resources and services provided by the university and the Graduate School. Please feel free to contact the department or program of your choice for more specific information.

Hilary H. Ratner
Vice President for Research and
Interim Dean of the Graduate School