Admission to Walsh College

Admission Requirements

An admission application is required for consideration for admission to any Walsh College degree or master’s level certificate program. Admitted students may first enroll in any semester of fall, winter, spring, or summer.

• Applicants must submit their application along with required materials for evaluation minimally one week in advance of their intended first semester.
• Applicants seeking admission on an F-1 Student Visa must submit their application and required materials at least eight weeks prior to the first date of the semester.

To facilitate the admissions process, applicants are encouraged to submit student or unofficial copies of transcripts.

• An individual may be admitted on a contingent basis upon review of unofficial transcripts. A student’s admissions status will remain contingent until receipt of final official transcripts and fulfillment of minimum admissions requirements. Students must submit all official transcripts and/or documentation prior to the start of the second semester of enrollment. Failure to meet these conditions may result in the revocation of admission.

Full admission to Walsh College will be granted only upon receipt of official transcripts and required documentation used to determine admission.

• Final, official transcripts must be received prior to the second semester of enrollment. With consent, Walsh College will request official transcripts on behalf of the applicant for schools participating in the National Student Clearinghouse and allowing transcript requests on behalf of students. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure official transcripts have been received by Walsh College.
• Transcripts emailed from, forwarded, mailed, or hand-delivered by the student are not considered official.
• Indebtedness or transcript holds at another institution may prevent processing of the admissions application and/or registration.
• For information on international transcript evaluation and admission to Walsh College for those individuals pursuing an F-1 Student Visa, please see the section entitled International Student Information  in this academic catalog.

Conditional Admission Policy

Applicants may be granted conditional admission when:

• GPA does not meet the minimum requirements for admissions.
  • Students will have their first three semesters of enrollment to meet satisfactory academic standing to be considered for full admission.
  • Refer to the Academic Standing Policy  
• Enrolled in the final semester of a regionally accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program and GPA meets minimum requirements based on current academic record.
  • Submission of unofficial transcripts confirming final term enrollment or degree audit are required for consideration.
  • Submission of an official transcript with bachelor’s degree conferred is required prior to the start of the second term for full admission.
  • Failure to fulfill these conditions may result in registration holds or revocation of admission.

Exceptions to Admission Policy

Other considerations for admission may apply under the following circumstances:

• Partnership Agreements:
  The applicant is transferring from an institution with which the College has an established articulation or partnership agreement that includes provisions for admission exceptions.
• Dean’s Approval:
  The applicant has written exception approved by the Dean or an authorized designee, based on a holistic review of the student’s academic history, potential for success, or other relevant factors.

Admission Standards

• Walsh College reserves the right to accept or reject any application for admission. Consideration for admission is based on potential for success. Walsh’s offer of acceptance is contingent upon the student’s compliance with appropriate standards of conduct and continued academic performance consistent with the student’s performance to date. In addition, if Walsh College learns of relevant omissions or misrepresentations in the application process, an applicant’s admission may be revoked.

Appeals Process for Denial or Revocation of Admission

• Applicants who are not granted admission to Walsh College, or whose admission is subsequently revoked due to inappropriate conduct, may submit an admission appeal request. This request must include a personal statement from the student providing a compelling explanation for the appeal and any relevant supporting materials. Admission appeal requests will be reviewed by Walsh’s Enrollment Appeal Committee.
• The applicant submitting an admission appeal request is required to initiate the appeal process in writing within (10) calendar days of the notification from Walsh College (as indicated by the date of the written notification from Walsh College) in order to receive consideration. Unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, if the applicant fails to follow the appeal process within ten (10) calendar days of notification from Walsh College, the applicant will forfeit the right to appeal, which will result in Walsh College sending written notification of administrative deletion of class registration and revocation of admission for future semesters. Please contact admissions@walshcollege.edu for additional information.

Bachelor’s Degree Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to Walsh College bachelor’s degrees, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from admission criteria of credits completed and/or degree.
2. Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Accountancy, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology require completion of a minimum of 36 semester credit hours of college-level (100/1000) coursework or an associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org). Applicants who have completed less than 36 semester credit hours may still be considered for admissions, pending approval of Dean or designee.
3. Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management require completion of an associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE) OR three years of undergraduate study (U.S. or U.S. equivalency of three years of undergraduate study). Coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
4. Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrate proof of English Language Proficiency as outlined in the catalog and on the Walsh College website.

Master’s Degree and Master’s Level Certificate Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to Walsh College master’s level programs, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale from admission criteria.
2. Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org), unless directly validated by Walsh College with the issuing institution.
3. Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrated proof of English Language Proficiency as outlined in the catalog and on the Walsh College website.

Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to Walsh College doctoral programs, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from admission criteria.
2. Completion of a master’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org) unless directly validated by Walsh College with the issuing institution.
3. Have a minimum of two years of professional work experience.
4. Provide a professional resume or CV.
5. Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrated proof of English Language Proficiency as outlined in the catalog and on the Walsh College website.

Non-Degree Student Admission Requirements

For consideration for admission to Walsh College as a non-degree student enrolling in bachelor’s level coursework, an applicant must:

• Have completed prerequisite courses at the 100/1000 (freshmen/sophomore) level or above with a grade of “C” (2.000) or better for class(es) in which student plans to enroll from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Credits completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
• Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrate proof of English Language Proficiency. See International Student Information  in this academic catalog.

For consideration for admission to Walsh College as a non-degree student enrolling in master’s level coursework, an applicant must:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Credits completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
• Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrate proof of English Language Proficiency. See International Student Information  in this academic catalog.

Non-Degree Coursework
Non-degree coursework will be applied to a student’s bachelor’s non-degree or master’s non-degree transcript dependent upon the level of the coursework completed. If a student later chooses to apply for admission to a degree or certificate program, all attempted and completed non-degree coursework that is not part of a graduated program or certificate will be applied to the student’s degree or certificate transcript. Time limitations for transferability as determined by each academic area may apply.