Wayne State University is offering incentives to undergraduate students throughout November in support of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s “Return to Learn” month. The “Return to Learn” initiative is designed to encourage Michigan adult citizens to return to the classroom and complete their higher education degrees, or to initiate study leading to postsecondary degrees. Michigan’s public universities, community colleges, and private and independent colleges and universities have been asked to join this statewide marketing campaign.

 

In support of the “Return to Learn” month, undergraduate students who apply in November and enroll for classes for the first time in either the winter 2006 or spring/summer 2006 terms will receive a registration fee waiver.

 

“We are pleased to join the governor’s efforts to stress the importance of higher education and degree completion,” said Nancy Barrett, Wayne State provost and senior vice president. “As educators, we are committed to providing resources that will help our students achieve their educational and career goals. When students succeed, it is a ‘win-win’ situation for everyone.“

 

Prospective undergraduate students will have an opportunity to learn more about Wayne State and its programs during an Open House event on Sunday, Nov. 6, noon to 4 p.m., at the Welcome Center, located on the northwest corner of Woodward and Warren avenues. Participants will hear presentations from student services representatives and may join campus walking and bus tours.

 

In addition to prospective and admitted undergraduate students, friends and family are also invited to attend the four-hour event. Register via the Web at www.openhouse.wayne.edu; e-mail to openhouse@wayne.edu; or phone (313) 577-3577. Parking is free.

 

For further information about Wayne State University’s efforts on behalf of “Return to Learn,” visit www.returntolearn.wayne.edu .

 

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 11 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students.