Student services

Computer rentals, course information matrix, Canvas, student record, transcripts, and more.

Articles (20)

Can students checkout computers and other equipment?

This article explains that Wayne State students can check out multimedia equipment such as laptops, tablets, and webcams from the Undergraduate Library.

Course Information Matrix (CIM)

The Course Information Matrix (CIM) lets students preview shared course content, such as descriptions, syllabi, assignments, and grade weighting, to make informed registration decisions. Instructors can voluntarily share materials from Canvas and manage what content is visible at any time.

Employee documentation and support for Student Award Authorizations

This article provides an overview of the Student Award Authorization (SAA) process at Wayne State, including how to submit, approve, track, and retrieve SAAs through Academica and the SAMS portal, as well as necessary browser settings for approvals.

Finding your class schedule in Academica

This article explains how students can view their class schedule in Academica.

How do I rent and return a laptop from a C&IT laptop locker?

Wayne State students can check out laptops for free for up to five hours from C&IT laptop lockers located in the STEM Innovation Center and Undergraduate Library.

How to access Canvas via the web and/or mobile

This article explains how Wayne State students can access Canvas, the university’s learning management system, via a web browser or the Canvas Student mobile app. I

How to access online payments in Academica and pay for courses

This article walks students through paying for their courses using the Academica portal. It covers logging in, viewing your bill under Financial Records, and making payments.

How to apply for and/or check the status of financial aid in Academica

This article outlines the steps needed to access the financial aid section in Academica.

How to customize the student course dashboard in Canvas

This article explains how to customize your Canvas dashboard by marking specific courses as favorites so they appear on the main screen after login.

How to download and update SPSS software

This article explains how Wayne State students can download, install, and renew SPSS software for academic use on personal devices through the C&IT Help Desk store. It includes eligibility requirements, instructions for obtaining and activating a license, and a list of on-campus lab locations where SPSS is available.

How to find and print a student 1098-T tuition statement

Students may print their 1098-T form or Tuition Statement from within Academica.

How to find the class registration tool in Academica and register for classes

This article guides students through how to register for classes through the registration portal as well as Academica/

How to view holds on a student record

This article explains how students can view any holds on their records. It provides a quick overview of the steps needed to locate and check for registration blocks.

Student email access after graduation

Article explains how WSU graduates can continue receiving their email by setting up email forwarding through Academica.

Wayne State Alerts emergency messages and the Broadcast system

This article provides information about Wayne State Alerts, including how students, employees, and community members can opt in to receive emergency and non-emergency text and email alerts, manage their preferences, and request access to send non-emergency messages via Broadcast Messaging.

Where can I find a computer to use on campus?

A list of schools, colleges, departments, and units with computer labs for student, faculty, and staff use is available at library.wayne.edu. Access may be limited by unit.

Where to find final grades and assessment grades

This article guides students on how to access their final and early assessment grades in Academica.

Why is my Detailed Schedule information in Academica not displaying correctly?

If your Detailed Schedule in Academica does not match your current registration, contact the WSU Registration Help Desk at registration@wayne.edu for assistance.

Xfinity on Campus streaming services for student residents

This article explains who has access to Xfinity TV service at Wayne State, which residence halls are eligible, and how students can get started with traditional and streaming TV options.