About

Founded in 1933, the Wayne State University College of Engineering improves quality of life through engineering and computer science education, research innovation and entrepreneurship. The 3,300-member student body benefits from a robust academic system with more than 50 degree and certificate programs, nestled in the college's vibrant urban setting of Midtown Detroit, down the street from a host of industry partners. A network of 30,000 alumni are changing the world in 48 countries and all 50 states.

Highlights

Don Smolenski ('79, '90) receives the 2024 Homer D. Strong Award

Helen Durand selected as recipient of AIChE’s 35 Under 35 list

Contact a faculty or staff member

Why mentorship matters

Attend the 2025 HALL OF FAME Awards Dinner

Read our IMPACT Fall '24 newsletter

Connecting industry leaders with our campus

I chose Wayne State because of its research capability and friendly environment. Being welcomed as an international student at WSU is something that makes me feel good about my choice.

Anahita Zahertar

Civil Engineering PhD student

Events

Apr. 10

Giving Day

March

30

Eid al-Fitr on March 30, 2025 All day
Priority registration for Spring, Summer, Spring/Summer on March 30, 2025 All day
April

1

Transfer Tuesdays: Drop-in transfer advising (in-person or virtual) on April 01, 2025 at 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
April

2

Spring into Fall Registration! on April 02, 2025 at noon noon
April

3

Ask Akshat: College of Engineering registration assistance on April 03, 2025 at 2 p.m. 2 p.m.
College of Engineering 2025 Night of the Stars Hall of Fame Awards on April 03, 2025 at 6 p.m. 6 p.m.
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