Wright Path Program

Note: This policy was adopted on under the temporary / emergency policymaking provisions of the University's Policy on Policies on August 20, 2024, and will revert on December 18, 2024 (unless a final policy action is approved or the duration is extended).

Information about this policy change, and any proposals for further policymaking, can be accessed at the University Policy website. Students and employees may submit comments on those proposals through the Proposed Policy Change Comment Form, which is accessible through the site.

Wright Path is a partnership between select Ohio community colleges and Wright State University. Fully executed transfer agreements provide information on course articulations, sample plans of study, and admission-related details. The courses listed in each transfer guide are guaranteed to transfer to Wright State University and apply toward the degree program of choice and its requirements for Wright Path students. The Provost or designee will review and update guides at a minimum of every two years and when necessary.

Participating students have access to Wright State benefits while taking classes at a partner institution. Students receive academic and student support from both institutions and are eligible to gain access to Wright State student activities with a student-issued identification card (some restrictions may apply for activities that require an active enrollment status at Wright State University). They are eligible to live in Wright State housing as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding with each partner institution.

To be eligible to participate and receive benefits in the Wright Path program, a student will:

• Graduate from high school or earn an equivalent credential by the beginning of their Wright Path membership term.
• Enroll for the current term or be admitted to enroll for the next term at partner institution
• Be pursuing their first bachelor’s degree.
• Be in good disciplinary standing at the partner institution and Wright State.
• Have at least one full semester remaining at a partner institution prior to receiving associate degree or completing transfer guide.
• Have attempted no more than 48 credits at Wright State if seeking Second Start.

As an admitted member of the Wright Path program, a student must fulfill the following requirements to maintain their eligibility to participate:

1. Maintain good academic standing at partner institution.
2. Maintain good disciplinary standing at both Wright State and partner institution.
3. Maintain good financial standing.

To transfer to Wright State University from the partner institution as a member of the Wright Path Program, a student must:

• Fulfill requirements for maintaining program eligibility outlined in Policy 3160.3.
• Transfer to Wright State within one academic year of completing the associate degree or the entirety of the selected transfer guide.
• Be admissible to Wright State as an undergraduate degree-seeking student based on transfer admission or returning student criteria.