Admission requirements

To be admitted to Wayne State, you must graduate from an accredited high school. While students meeting the minimum state requirement for graduation from high school will be admitted, such students will be better prepared to succeed if they take a college preparatory curriculum in high school. For this reason, we strongly recommend the following high school curriculum:

• English/Language Arts: 4 years
• Mathematics (including algebra): 3 years
• Social Studies/History: 3 years
• Sciences: 3 years

We also recommend additional courses in foreign language, fine and performing arts, and computer literacy.

Application procedures

Step 1: Complete the application for admission.

Step 2: Send your high school transcripts.

• Upon enrollment, request that your official high school transcripts be sent directly from your school to Wayne State. This can be done any time after completion of your sixth semester in high school.
• If you earned any college credit while in high school, request official transcripts from each institution you earned credit from to be sent to Wayne State.
• A final high school transcript documenting your official graduation date from that high school must be submitted prior to the start of the semester for which admission is being sought.

Step 3: Report your test scores.

• ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission; however, freshmen applicants under the age of 21 are encouraged to submit them to help determine which courses they should take during their first year. Math course placement by ACT/SAT score
• ACT/SAT scores may also be used to determine academic scholarship eligibility and/or academic eligibility for intercollegiate athletics to meet NCAA requirements.
• ACT/SAT scores and high school GPA can be self reported in your application.

Note: If you are an international student, please refer to our admissions procedures for international undergraduate students.

Step 1: Complete the application for admission.

Step 2: Send transcripts.

Request an official copy of all transcripts from previously attended institutions to be sent to the Admissions Office. Transcripts may be emailed to [email protected] or sent through an official transcript service.

Wayne State College
Office of Admissions
1111 Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787

Transferring to WSC  Transfer credit acceptance

All international students, whether from abroad or already attending school in the U.S., must complete the required application steps. All application materials must be received by the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline in order to allow mailed materials to reach the proper destination for timely visa applications:

• For fall term: June 1
• For spring term (transfers within the U.S. only): Oct. 1

Admissions procedures for international students

Each graduate program has its own admission requirements, whether that's a master's degree, education specialist degree, teaching endorsement, or graduate certificate program. Visit the graduate program of study you're interested in to learn more about what is required for admission.

Find your graduate program

If you are returning to WSC after being away for 12 months or more, you can reapply as a returning student.

Step 1: Complete the application for admission.

Step 2: Send your transcripts.

Upon admission, request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions be sent to the Records and Registration Office. Transcripts must be sent directly from each academic institution to be considered official.

Note: Returning undergraduate students who left WSC on probation will re-enter on probation. Students who left WSC in good standing may be placed on academic probation upon return if the GPA in college coursework attempted from all other institutions is less than a 2.0. Returning undergraduate students must meet the academic standards in effect for current WSC students concerning periods of suspension from their transfer school or from WSC.

Step 1: Complete the application for admission.

Refer to the admissions requirements for first-time students (freshmen), returning/readmitted students, transfer students, or graduate students, depending on your current or previous enrollment in post-secondary study. Additional resources are available to you. Contact the Registrar's Office at 402-375-7241 or [email protected] for additional assistance.

Step 2: Apply for the G.I. Bill.

The G.I. Bill helps qualifying veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training. Learn more about the G.I. Bill.

Step 3: Submit military records and transcripts.

Service members and veterans may be eligible to receive college credit for prior experience. Learn more about receiving credit for military experience.

More information for military students and veterans

Step 1: Visit with your high school counselor or principal.

Your counselor has the deadline for each semester. We suggest the student and counselor/principal do the remaining steps together. Dual credit students need to complete a new application each semester. No parent authorization document needs to be uploaded.

Step 2: Complete the application for admission.

• Create an application account. Keep this information safe for future reference.
• Return to the application page and sign in with the username and password for your application account.
• As you complete the application, you will be asked to select the course or courses you would like to take.
• After you have completed the application, you will receive an email with information regarding your NUID from TrueYou asking you to claim your account. If you already have an NUID from another institution, you will use that NUID.
• After you have claimed your account, you will be able to log in to your WildcatsOnline account.

Step 3: Obtain your high school counselor's or principal's approval.

The high school counselor/principal will be sent an email to do the following:

• Verify the academic status of the student
• Verify the course(s) the student will be taking

Step 1: Complete the application for admission.

Step 2: Send your official transcripts.

Request an official copy of transcripts from the last high school or college you attended to be sent to the Admissions Office. Transcripts may be emailed to [email protected] or sent through an official transcript service.

Wayne State College
Office of Admissions
1111 Main Street
Wayne, NE 68787

Course registration: After your application is processed and you are admitted, the Office of Admissions will notify you when you may register for classes. Class registration is completed through WildcatsOnline. Once you are approved to register for courses, you will log in to WildcatsOnline and register.

Wayne State College uses the web-based Canvas Learning Management System to access and manage online course materials, and for communication and collaboration between faculty and students. After you've registered for your course(s), you can access Canvas to stay up-to-date on classroom assignments and communicate with your instructor.