Admitted Students | Undergraduate Admissions | Wright State University

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Welcome to the Raider family!

At Wright State, you are surrounded by a community that supports you. Prepare to be challenged to work harder, empowered to achieve more, and recognized for making a difference. Here, you will go further.

Statement of Intent

Next Steps

Financial Aid

SIGNING DAY

Statement of Intent

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Statement of Intent

Are you ready to go further? Complete your Statement of Intent to let us know you plan to attend Wright State University. No deposit is needed to secure your place. Visit your Admissions Portal and let us know you are ready to be a Raider!

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Next Steps

Set up your Wright State student accounts

Visit your Admissions Portal and follow the instructions in the SET UP YOUR ACCOUNTS section.

Complete your Statement of Intent

Visit your Admissions Portal and let us know you’re ready to be a Raider!

Explore and apply for on campus housing

At Wright State, living on campus means building new friendships and making memories that will last a lifetime in some of the largest, most affordable residence halls in Ohio. Visit wright.edu/housing to learn more about housing options and apply.

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Financial Aid

Learn about scholarships

With our robust scholarship program, you can take advantage of opportunities to further reduce the cost of your education. Visit wright.edu/FirstYearScholarships to learn more.

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Completing the FAFSA is your first step in applying for federal student aid. You must file the FAFSA annually to apply for federal grants, federal student loans, federal parent loans, and federal work-study. Wright State’s FAFSA priority deadline is February 1, 2025. There are a few items you need to complete before filing the FAFSA.

Set up your Wright State accounts in your Admissions Portal.
Determine who will need to contribute to your FAFSA.
Request or update the FSA ID for all contributors.
Gather useful information and documents.

SIGNING DAY 2023

Tuesday, May 2
4–7 p.m.
Student Union

Join us for Signing Day and celebrate your status as an #OfficialRaider

Take an official Signing Day photo.
Get your questions answered about becoming a Raider.
Meet with current students and alumni.
Register for orientation.
Apply for housing.
Submit your Statement of Intent

Admitted Student Presentation

PRIORITY STUDENT NIGHT

THURSDAY, December 7
4–7 p.m.*
WRIGHT STATE Student Union

*Join us for optional pre- and post-event activities.

You've accomplished your goals through hard work and dedication. We want to honor your achievements. Join us on campus for a chance to experience what life will be like as a Wright State Raider. An optional campus tour will be provided before the event with check-in starting at 2 p.m. for students interested.

VIRTUAL Admitted Student Presentation

Join us for Admitted Student Night to prepare for your first year of college. We are excited to get to know you and your family and celebrate your next chapter at Wright State!

Learn why students, faculty, and staff chose Wright State.
Attend a session to learn more about your major and connect with faculty and staff.
Meet with admissions, financial aid and housing to get help with next steps.
Visit the resource fair to learn about support services and student life.

Start developing lifelong connections, discovering academic and social opportunities, and experiencing Raider life today! Join us for one or more of our Raider-to-Raider Admitted Student Events tailored just for you. Each event features an opportunity to learn more about important admitted next steps to complete.

Raider and Roundball | Saturday, March 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Wright State Nutter Center
Raider Life | Wednesday, March 13 | 6-7 p.m. | Online Event
Partnering in Your Student’s Success (Presentation for Family and Friends) | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Online Event
Admitted Student Night | Wednesday, April 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Student Union
Make a Smart Investment | Thursday, April 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Online Event

Visit your Admissions Portal to register for our Raider-to-Raider Admitted Student Events.

Financial Aid

Financial aid timeline

DECEMBER

File the FAFSA.
Complete the Online Scholarship Application. The deadline to apply is February 1.
Green and Gold Scholarship award notices will start to be released.

JANUARY

Complete outstanding financial aid requirements. After we review your FAFSA information, you may have additional requirements to complete before an award is offered. You will be notified of outstanding requirements through your official Wright State email, so be sure to check it often.

Next Steps

FEBRUARY

Submit the FAFSA and Online Scholarship Application by February 1 to be considered for the most financial aid. Missed the deadline? Students are still encouraged to file the FAFSA after February 1.

MARCH

View and accept your financial aid award. Once all requirements are complete, you’ll be notified of your award through your official Wright State email. To learn more about when awards will be released, check out our processing schedule. We will notify you of your award notice through your official Wright State email.

Complete Your Statement of Intent—This lets us know you are planning to attend Wright State. If you are ready to become a Raider, click Accept!

File the FAFSA—The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal grants, federal student and parent loans, and federal work-study.

Apply for Housing—Check out our amazing communities. Take our virtual tour and campus map housing tour to see the dorms and apartments you could call home at Wright State University.

Register for Orientation—Participate in a mix of virtual and on-campus experiences during your Orientation program. Orientation registration is available under Next Steps in your Admissions Portal.

Other items you can check off your to-do list:

Apply for Housing—Check out our amazing communities.
Accept Your Financial Aid Awards—review and accept or decline your financial aid awards for 2022–23.
Visit Campus—visit us in person or from the comfort of home and see why we love Wright State!
Submit Your Online Scholarship Application—to be considered for competitive scholarships funded by the Wright State Foundation and Wright State University. The deadline for the 2022-23 academic year is February 4, 2022 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

Next Steps

Set up your Wright State campus accounts

Visit your Admissions Portal and follow the instructions in the SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT section.

Complete your Statement of Intent

Visit your Admissions Portal and let us know you are ready to be a Raider!

Apply for housing

Visit wright.edu/housing to learn more about housing options and apply.

Register for Orientation

After you complete your Statement of Intent, you will be able to register for orientation. Visit your Admissions Portal to register for orientation and prepare for your first semester at Wright State and beyond. Visit wright.edu/orientation to learn more.

Share your news! Download your acceptance kit!

Tell your friends and family you are now an #OfficialRaider!

Download social media images to share your #OfficialRaider status: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Download free Wright State decorations
Download and personalize your Signing Day certificate.

SUCCESS STORIES

All business

Wright State senior Jugad Mattu’s interest in international business takes her through some surprising turns

“What brought me to Wright State was the affordable tuition, but what made me stay was the people. I have developed meaningful relationships with faculty and have met some of the most intelligent and well-meaning professors. Whenever I have felt unsure about myself or my future, my school has always been behind me. My professors have pushed me to be my best and they’ve always made sure that I’m the most successful I can be.”

Jugad Mattu '20
Beavercreek, Ohio

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