Walsh University expects all students and applicants for admission to be responsible individuals in their conduct so as to reflect favorably upon themselves and the University community. The University reserves the right to deny enrollment to any student or applicant whose conduct or attitude is believed to be detrimental to the University community.
Students seeking admission to Walsh University are to submit the following to the Office of Admission:
Application for admission can be made after six semesters of high school work. Upon receipt of the required documents, the application materials are reviewed and an admissions decision is made. Under the rolling admission policy, the student will be notified of this decision within 10 days.
Each student’s application for admission is reviewed individually to assess the student’s ability to meet the rigors of the University’s curriculum. The composition of the high school classes, grades achieved in the college preparatory classes, and the standardized test scores all are taken into consideration before an admission decision is rendered.
Recommended high school preparation for admission to Walsh University should include the following units: 4 English, 3 Mathematics, 3 Sciences, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language, 1 Fine or Performing Art.
The State Equivalency Certificate, based on the General Educational Development Tests (GED), is accepted in lieu of a regular high school diploma. A minimum total GED score of 145 is required to be considered for admission.
The University is more interested in an applicant’s potential to succeed than in any prescribed pattern of courses. Should an applicant’s preparation differ from the requirements stated above, the Admissions Office will convene to review and make an admission decision based on each individual’s performance and potential to succeed.
Our Admissions Office supports a holistic approach to evaluating our freshman applicants. We believe there are many ways of measuring your strengths and readiness for college. Our test-optional policy, you will not be required to submit ACT or SAT test scores. Your application will be evaluated based on your application information and high school transcripts.
In order to be eligible to apply under the Test Optional policy, students must meet a minimum of 2.5 GPA in college preparatory curriculum.
Below is the list of students NOT eligible to apply under our test optional policy:
Transfer of college credit toward a degree for courses taken at a college or university other than Walsh must be approved by the Registrar or appropriate division chair. Walsh University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions with a grade of "C-" or better. Pre-nursing students and biology, biochemistry, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, bioinformatics, psychology pre-OT and psychology pre-PT majors who wish to transfer science courses from 2-year community colleges or technical colleges, must earn a "B" or better grade. The grades earned are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point index. Only credit hours are accepted and recorded on the academic record for each transferred course as "TR."
Students wishing to transfer into nursing must be in good academic standing in their prior nursing program. In addition, the student must meet the Gary and Linda Byers School of Nursing admission criteria.
A student who has earned credits in a technical program (industrial, commercial, culinary, agricultural, mechanical, musical or the arts) at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university may transfer in as many as 15 hours of technical credits as elective credits. These technical credits will not fulfill core or major requirements.
Transfer students are required to complete a minimum of 27 credit hours at Walsh University to be considered for a degree from the University.
All students will be held to the requirement that the last 27 semester hours, with a minimum of 15 credit hours in the major field, must be taken at Walsh University.
Transfer students who have achieved an associate's degree are eligible for reduced core.
Walsh University requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate students to have health insurance. Walsh University will automatically enroll all full-time undergraduate and graduate students with the university health plan. Students that waive the university plan must provide documentation of an alternate insurance plan to the Director of International Student Services.
Walsh University policy requires all international students to maintain insurance coverage meeting the following minimum standards:
The policy provided lasts for 12 months from the first day of classes. Students can select a 6 month policy if they have proof of graduation within those 12 months.
Walsh’s College Credit Plus Program allows qualified high school students to earn college and high school credits at the same time. These courses, in addition to fulfilling high school graduation requirements as approved by local boards of education, give qualified students a head start toward a college degree. Accepted students join Walsh students in taking regular courses taught by University faculty members. Students will register for courses with one of our professional Advisors. Students must follow the "First 15 Rule" as outlined by the ODE.
*Please note that no applications are accepted for Spring semester
Interested students should ask their high school counselors for details.
Walsh University’s Honors Program offers two admission tracks. The first, General Honors, is designed for those students who begin the program as freshmen. Track II Honors accepts into the program those who have excelled during their freshman-year experience at Walsh. Both admissions tracks are highly competitive.
Each year, university faculty collaborate with the Honors Program Director and the Honors Committee to select the incoming freshman Honors class from a qualified pool of high-school seniors who have completed the Honors Competition Application and participated in the Honors Competition. During the Honors Competition, applicants interview with faculty and interact with Walsh’s current Presidential, Founders, and Honors Scholars. The Honors Program awards its scholarships based upon a holistic review of faculty recommendations, each student's application materials, and each student's interview, among other factors.
Honors Scholarship applicants should meet or exceed the following criteria:
Each spring semester, the Honors Director and Honors Committee welcome applications from qualified Walsh freshmen for admittance into the Honors Program via Track II. After an initial vetting process, particularly promising students interview for Honors with the director and committee. To apply for Track II Honors Program admittance, a student must complete an application form, gather several recommendations from Walsh faculty, submit an original writing sample, and complete the interview process described above. Students should have a minimum grade-point average of 3.3 in university courses when applying. Students interested in Track II Honors are welcomed to contact the Director of the Honors Program as early as the middle of the spring semester of their freshmen year to initiate the application process. Students selected into Track II Honors receive the same scholarship support as students admitted through General Honors.
Students may earn up to 45 credit hours for work or life experience and through test outs. Students may move in and out of sessions as needed due to outside demands. Advisors work with students to determine their best options for degree completion. Excellence in education and the integrity of the program are maintained and strengthened through stringent academic monitoring and continuous communication with both faculty and students.
To be accepted into Degree Completion, students must:
Admission to Degree Completion requires:
Courses transferred from another accredited institution are not included in the student's cumulative grade point index. Only the credit hours are accepted and recorded on the academic record for each transferred course as “TR.”
Business majors, transferring in equivalent degree required business courses, will follow the GPA calculation requirements for purposes of advancement and graduation.
* Registration for Degree Completion courses creates a contract for payment of tuition, fees and charges. If the student chooses to terminate this contract with Walsh University, he/she must officially (in writing) drop his/her class(es) during the first 5 business days of each session in which the course occurs, in order to receive 100% tuition refund.
Nonattendance to class or notification to an instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal.
The student should understand that dropping classes could negatively affect his/her financial aid award package.
The divisions of English/Foreign Languages, History/Political Science, and Mathematics grant course credit to students who have passed one or more of the advanced placement tests of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students must have their advanced placement scores on file in the Registrar’s Office. A minimum score of three is required for most; higher scores may be required. The Registrar and division chairs award credit as appropriate. Each division determines which of its courses the advanced placement tests substitute. A minimum score of three on the English Language and Composition Test earns credit for ENG 101 , a four or higher for ENG 101 and ENG 102 . A four or higher on the English Literature and Composition Test will earn a student three elective credits in English.
Walsh’s assessment process for considering prior learning experience enables students to earn credits through such methods as: standardized proficiency exams (College Level Examination Program [CLEP] and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Subject Standard Test [Dantes/DSST]), examination of Military and Work Experience, individualized student portfolios, corporate training, professional certification or license, and institutional challenge exams. In-service training, volunteer work, independent research, and avocational activities are also options.
Traditional and non-traditional students may obtain up to 45 hours for prior learning toward their degree but must earn the last 32 semester hours before graduation at Walsh, with at least 15 in the major. High school-level work is not accepted under this program. Contact Degree Completion for further information.
Students confirm their acceptance to Walsh University by paying a $125 tuition deposit, which is credited to their first-term payment. The enrollment deposit is fully refundable until May 1st. Students who wish to reside on campus need to pay a $200 housing deposit.
International students are required to make a deposit of $325 USD to ensure enrollment to the University. $200 USD goes toward a security deposit on the students room and $125 USD goes towards tuition and I-20 processing.
Walsh University has a cooperative program in the below program with Stark State College. Inquiries should be made to the Walsh University Division of Education. Students must meet Walsh’s current admissions requirements to be covered by this agreement.
Students receiving associate’s degrees in the fields below at Stark State College, can continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in their respective field at Walsh University.
All programs leading to master’s or bachelor’s have been approved by the State Approving Agency for veterans training under Public Law 358. Walsh University meets all requirements for undergraduate and graduate students eligible to study under benefits of the G.I. Bill.
Certain standards of progress are applicable to any student receiving a veteran’s allowance:
Owed account balance to Walsh University must be under $1000.00 before a student is permitted to register for future classes in subsequent semesters. Any balance over 90 days old will be assessed a 1% per month interest fee.
Students must make full payment to Walsh University no later than 30 business days after grades are issued, and must provide Walsh University with a current copy of Walsh University’s Employer Reimbursement form. Any balance over 30 days old will be assessed a 1% per month interest fee, and any delinquent balance may result in the students account being removed from the Employer Reimbursement program until it is brought up to date.
Balances not paid after 150 days from the start date of the session in which the course occurs are subject to collection action. This action includes collection and default charges in addition to the interest fees. If an account balance is forwarded to a third party collection agency, the student will be responsible for that account balance (including interest) and collection costs of 33 1/3%. Payment in full (including interest and collection costs) must be made before the student is able to register for any additional classes. Tuition for all future courses must be paid in advance.
Enrolled students are eligible to apply for federal and state financial assistance. This assistance includes grant programs as well as deferred student loans. Information and applications can be obtained by contacting the Walsh University Financial Aid Office at 330-490-7147.
Walsh University graduates holding a baccalaureate degree may pursue an additional major baccalaureate degree through Degree Completion. Candidates for an additional degree must satisfactorily complete all of the current requirements for the additional degree and a minimum of 27 additional semester credit hours at Walsh University. Credit hours from the original degree will not count toward the 27 additional hours required for the new degree. Transfer credits, portfolio credits, CLEP, DANTES or special tests will not apply to the 27 additional required hours.
Students returning for an additional degree are required to apply for graduation and pay appropriate graduation fees. The second degree will be posted separate of the original degree. Walsh will not ask for the first diploma to be returned. A new diploma reflecting the additional degree will be issued to the student, consistent with the transcript.
*Walsh does not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
**Walsh University does not use high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments.
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