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Admitted Students Checklist and Resources
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Are you a high school student?
Congratulations on your acceptance to Wright State University–Lake Campus! Now what? Here is a general list of guidelines for you to follow as a newly admitted student.
Make sure to visit the Next Steps section of your Admissions Portal on a regular basis.
1
Complete Your Statement of Intent
Let us know you are planning to attend Wright State. Visit the Application Checklist section in your Admissions Portal. Select Statement of Intent and click Accept if you are ready to become a Laker! You must complete your Statement of Intent before you can register for orientation.
Come visit campus. We would love to show you around! We offer individual tours and open houses.
2
Set up your Wright State accounts
Visit your Admissions Portal and follow the instructions in the SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT section.
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Apply for and Accept Your Financial Aid
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize your financial aid eligibility. If you’ve already submitted your FAFSA, check your award status and accept your award through WINGS. Wright State's Priority FAFSA Deadline for 2025-2026 is February 1, 2025.
Wright State’s Title IV Code is 003078
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Apply for Scholarships
Lake Campus students are eligible for general academic scholarships based on your academic performance, Western Ohio Educational Foundation scholarships, and Wright State University Foundation scholarships. Visit financial aid and scholarships for more application details, deadlines, and a scholarship calculator. No scholarship application is needed to be considered for an Academic Performance Scholarship. Academic Performance Scholarships are awarded once you apply and are admitted. The priority admission application deadline is December 1. Funds will continue to be awarded as available after these dates but are not guaranteed.
The deadline for Western Ohio Educational Foundation, Wright State Foundation, and donor-based scholarships is February 1.
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Apply for Campus Housing
Wright State University–Lake Campus housing sits west of campus and consists of townhouse-style apartments with a beautiful view of Grand Lake St. Marys. Each apartment has four or five bedrooms, with the option of a private or shared bedroom. You are encouraged to request roommates if they are living in a shared bedroom.
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Submit Final High School and College Transcripts
Make sure your high school sends Wright State University a final high school transcript, with your graduation date posted on it once graduation has occurred. If you’ve completed any College Credit Plus courses during high school, you will need to contact the universities to request an official transcript to be sent to Wright State University.
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Attend Orientation and Register for Classes
You will receive information this spring about new student orientation and class registration.
Transfer, Returning and Adult Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Wright State University–Lake Campus! Now what? Here is a general list of guidelines for you to follow as a newly admitted student.
Make sure to visit the Next Steps section of your Admissions Portal on a regular basis.
8
Setup your Wright State campus Accounts
Visit your Admissions Portal and follow the instructions in the SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT section.
9
Apply for and Accept Your Financial Aid
To apply for loans, grants, and work-study, you will need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Wright State's Priority FAFSA Deadline for 2025-2026 is February 1, 2025.
Wright State’s Title IV Code is 003078
If you have already submitted your FAFSA, check your award status and accept your award through WINGS.
10
Apply for Scholarships
Complete the Wright State University scholarship application to apply for Western Ohio Educational Foundation scholarships and donor-based scholarships. The application deadline is February 1.
Visit Financial Aid and Scholarships for more details.
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Apply for Campus Housing
Wright State University–Lake Campus housing sits west of campus and consists of townhouse-style apartments with a beautiful view of Grand Lake St. Marys. Each apartment has four or five bedrooms, with the option of a private or shared bedroom. You are encouraged to request roommates if they are living in a shared bedroom.
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Submit Final College Transcripts
If you are currently attending another university, make sure official transcripts are sent to Wright State University once the term has been completed.
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Register for Classes
Continue to check your e-mail for information about academic advising and class registration. Please email us at lakeenrollmentservices@wright.edu if you have questions.
