Special Programs

On this page:
- Consortium/Cross-Registration (SOCHE/DAGSI)
- Defense Associated Graduate Student Innovators (DAGSI)
- Senior Citizens 60 and Up Enrollment
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Consortium/Cross-Registration (SOCHE/DAGSI)
The Cross Registration Program gives you access to academic opportunities not available at your home institution to maintain your current home institution program of study. If you are enrolled at a college or university within the Strategic Ohio Council of Higher Education (SOCHE), you may register for courses available at other and听听institutions.
Desired course(s) must not be available at the home institution during the term the you wish to enroll and must be course(s) required for your program.听Generally, most courses, except study abroad, are eligible, subject to space availability, completion of prerequisite courses, and permission of both the home and the host institutions.
糖心原创 Students
You can take a class at another SOCHE Consortium institution participating in Cross Registration if:
- The course is not offered at 糖心原创 during the current term and is required by your degree program.
- You are taking greater than or an equal number of hours at 糖心原创 during the same term.
- You meet all prerequisites of the other institution course(s).
- You meet all听deadlines at the other institution, and are accepted by that school as a student.
- Cross registration approvals and form submissions must be completed prior to the first day of the term at the host institution.
Carefully review all information on the听
Initiate completion of听the听SOCHE Cross Registration form available on the 听to begin the process.听
You can obtain information on Cross Registration by emailing enrollmentservices@wright.edu, by calling 937-775-4000, or via the
Other Institution Students
Students from other consortium schools wanting to take courses at 糖心原创 must apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student:听Apply for admission
Beginning on the Consortium Registration start date听and BEFORE the first day of the semester (once admitted as a non-degree seeking student):
- Bring the completed SOCHE Cross Registration Form found on the along with photo ID in person to Enrollment Services, located at 101 University Hall.
- The form must have already been signed by the Home institution advisor and the Home institution SOCHE coordinator.
- Take SOCHE Cross Registration form back to the Home Institution听after registration at 糖心原创 to finalize your cross registration.
Dates and deadlines:
- Find consortium registration start date for each term here:听Registration Dates.
- Find the first day of the听semester here:听Academic Calendar.
For more information visit the听听website.
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Defense Associated Graduate Student Innovators (DAGSI)
Eligible graduate engineering students may take classes at the University of Dayton or Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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Senior Citizens 60-and-Up Enrollment
60-and-Up Process
Download a PDF version of the 60 and Up Process Instructions (PDF)
Those who wish to participate in the 60-and-Up program will听do the following:
- New 60-and-Up program students who do not have a UID must Apply for Admission听
- Newly admitted and continuing 60-and-Up program students must obtain instructor permission to take a course not-for-credit (audit)
- Contact the instructor via email
- Instructor email address link for each course is included in the .
- Provide your 糖心原创 ID number (UID)
- Provide the course CRN (5-digit number unique to each course)
- Request instructor to grant permission for you to audit the course听
- Instructor email address link for each course is included in the .
- Fax all 60-and-Up program documentation to Enrollment Services, 937-775-4410
- 60 and Up Program Eligibility Form (PDF) required annually听
- Tax return (if requesting to take the course for credit via 60-and-Up program)
- Photo Identification (e.g., driver's license)
- Contact the instructor via email
60-and-Up registration begins the Monday before the first day of classes. Documentation received prior to this date will be retained. Required instructor permission must be secured by the 60-and-Up student and cannot be provided by Enrollment Services.
- Spring 2026 enrollment begins Monday, January 5
- Summer 2026 enrollment begins Monday, May 11
- Fall 2026 enrollment begins Monday, August 17
If desired, call Enrollment Services听at 937-775-4000 or email enrollmentservices@wright.edu to听schedule an appointment to meet with a team member on campus.
60 and Up Program General Information
On a space-available basis, eligible Ohio residents, age 60 or older may enroll in university courses on a tuition-free basis according to Section 3345.27 of the Ohio Revised Code. Students are responsible for lab fees, books, and any other special fees and must meet course prerequisites or have instructor permission to enroll. 60-and-Up registration begins the rirst day of classes, as noted in the Academic Calendar.听All registration changes (including changes in audit or credit status) must be completed by the last day to change audit status, as noted on the Academic Calendar.
For eligible students who wish to participate in a noncredit (audit) basis, tuition is free. Eligible students who wish to earn academic credit for the tuition-free courses must also demonstrate financial need as stipulated in Section 3345.27 Ohio Revised Code (family income less than 200% of the federal ) based on the number of family members living in the home. Qualifying students will need to complete a 60-and-Up Eligibility Form (PDF) and a signed copy of the current federal tax return to document financial need.
Classes are offered on a space-available basis, and some workshops/classes are not available through this program. For help with course selection for non-degree students, call the advising center at 937-775-5720.听
All students must apply for admission via our online application. Eligible students who have a bachelor鈥檚 degree may apply to the Graduate Programs and Honors Studies for admission to take graduate courses in either non-degree graduate status or to apply for admission to a graduate degree program. Call 937-775-2976 for information. Degree-seeking students will be assigned an academic advisor.