COURSE CURRICULUM

The 2025–2026 Academic Catalog of Wright State University serves as an official academic and policy guide for students, faculty, and staff, outlining the university’s mission, vision, educational commitments, and institutional regulations that govern academic life. The mission emphasizes empowering all students to excel in their lives and chosen careers through a combination of integrated learning, research, innovation, and practical experience, reflecting a strong focus on both academic knowledge and real-world application. The university’s vision highlights its goal of becoming a diverse and inclusive institution that positively transforms the educational, economic, and social fabric of the communities it serves, reinforcing its role as a public university committed to societal development. A key statement of commitment underscores the institution’s dedication to free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry, ensuring that students are encouraged to seek truth, develop independent thinking skills, and arrive at informed conclusions. It also stresses protection of free speech and lawful assembly while maintaining a respectful academic environment that values civil discourse, individuality, and equal treatment for all members regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or identity. The catalog further explains its purpose as a reliable but non-contractual reference document that outlines academic programs, course descriptions, prerequisites, and graduation requirements, while acknowledging that policies and curricula may change over time. Students are advised to regularly consult academic advisors to stay updated with evolving requirements. It also clarifies that university policies in effect from fall 2025 apply to all students and that responsibility for understanding academic rules ultimately rests with the student. The catalog emphasizes transparency while allowing flexibility for institutional updates, ensuring that educational programs remain current and relevant. Overall, the document functions as both a roadmap and regulatory framework for academic planning, helping students navigate degree requirements while aligning with the university’s broader mission of fostering intellectual growth, inclusivity, innovation, and lifelong success in education and careers.