Academic Advising
Academic Advisors provide support programs and services to assist Walsh College students in achieving their goals. An academic advisor is assigned at the time of admission. Academic advisors are available to help students choose programs and majors and assist with academic planning. All students are encouraged to meet with an advisor during their first semester and thereafter as needed. Students are also encouraged to meet with their advisor if they experience academic difficulties, would like assistance selecting classes, have questions about their academic program, or seek tutoring assistance.
A student’s academic program plan, ‘My Progress” is located in Self-Service and outlines the course of study at Walsh College based on the academic catalog in effect at the time of admittance. Students may change their degree program, major, or update their program to the newest catalog year. All current admissions requirements and policies will apply.
Students are encouraged to review their program requirements each year. An advisor can confirm courses remaining for program completion and review the cumulative grade point average to ensure that students are meeting the expected requirements. Students can check their progress by viewing their My Progress through our online Self-Service system.
Throughout a student’s course of study, concerns of a personal nature may be experienced that could hinder academic success. Academic advisors are not licensed counselors; however, they can provide appropriate referrals to external resources for personal counseling issues.
Disability and Accessibility Support Services
A student seeking reasonable accommodation based on a disability should contact a disability and accessibility support services representative immediately after being admitted to Walsh College, or whenever they require an accommodation. A member of the disability and accessibility support services team will meet with the student to review documentation requirements and determine the proper course of action. Reasonable accommodations will be implemented in a timely manner when appropriate to provide access to education and programs at Walsh College. Requests for accommodations should be made as far in advance as possible to provide the disability and accessibility support services staff ample time to make the appropriate arrangements.
Bookstore
Akademos/TextbookX has partnered with Walsh College to provide online bookstore services. The bookstore is 100% online and the inventory includes books for all classes. The bookstore website can be accessed through the Walsh College Student Portal on the bookstore tile. It can also be accessed directly at www.walshcollege.textbookx.com, logging in with Walsh College credentials.
Information on textbook ordering, returns, buybacks, using financial aid, and other useful information can be found both on the bookstore tile in the Walsh student portal and on the tabs on the website.
Ordering Textbooks
Students may have books delivered to home or office addresses. Shipping delays may occur, so it is advisable to order materials well before classes start each term. If digital options are available, they will be listed on the bookstore website and are fulfilled electronically. Students may track book orders at walshcollege.textbookx.com/track.
Book Buy-Back
Akademos/TextbookX allows students to sell books back on their marketplace. Step-by-step instructions can be found at walshcollege.textbookx.com/sell-your-textbooks.
Rentals
Akademos/TextbookX offers rental options when they are available. The complete Rental Terms of Service can be found at walshcollege.textbookx.com/textbook-rentals.
Textbook Return Policy
The current return policy can be found at walshcollege.textbookx.com/returns. Students should read the policy before making any purchases because some items cannot be returned.
Questions
Answers to FAQs can be found at walshcollege.textbookx.com/service/helpdesk.
Help videos can be found at walshcollege.textbookx.com/service/videos.
Links to written tutorials are located on the bookstore card on the Walsh College Student Portal.
General information can be found at walshcollege.textbookx.com/help. The “Get In Touch With Us” button on the right side of this page sends a message to the Customer Experience Team. Their phone number is 855-441-0460.
Business Office
The Business Office collects tuition payments, processes tuition vouchers, and assists students with questions on charges, payments, and other accounts receivable issues.
Tuition and Fees
To obtain the current tuition and fee expenses and payment due dates, students should refer to the Tuition and Fees section of the Walsh College website, contact the Business Office at business@walshcollege.edu, or call 248-823-1620.
Tuition Rate Assessment
Tuition charges are billed at the level of the course in which the student enrolls. All 200 through 400 level courses are billed at bachelor’s level tuition rates. All 500 through 600 level courses are billed at master’s level tuition rates. All 700 level courses and above are billed at doctoral tuition rates.
Tuition Insurance
Walsh College has partnered with GradGuard to offer optional tuition insurance to help students protect their investment in higher education. For more information, visit gradguard.com/walshcollege or call 1-877-794-6603.
Payment Information
When registering for classes, students are entering into a financial obligation, which includes non-refundable fees. Students are responsible for ensuring that their payment is received by the payment due date.
Students may make full payment of tuition and fees after the payment period begins. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page of the Walsh College website for how to make a payment with electronic check, credit/debit card, check, or utilize one of the following payment methods listed below.
Students using financial aid or any other form of tuition assistance are responsible to ensure that all required paperwork is submitted by the payment due date.
Qualified Employer or Third-Party Voucher
This option is available to students whose employer or other third party pays Walsh College directly for tuition and/or fees. The payment of tuition must not be dependent on grades. Only official employer vouchers or purchase orders will be accepted. Applications for vouchers will not be accepted. Direct billing of all third parties will take place after the add/drop period. If the vouchers are received after the first day of the withdrawal period, late fees will be assessed on the appropriate date. Vouchers should be submitted to business@walshcollege.edu.
Submitting an employer or third-party voucher does not release a student’s liability of tuition and fees. Students are responsible for any balance their voucher may not cover (payment due by the payment due date) or if their employer fails to pay Walsh College.
Financial Aid/Scholarship Payments
Students must complete and file all necessary paperwork to receive financial aid (including scholarships, grants, and loans). Please refer to the Financial Aid section of this academic catalog.
Financial aid/scholarship payments will be applied to student accounts after the add/drop period. Financial aid recipients are permitted to charge books to their account until the add/drop period is over. The bookstore will have a list of all eligible students. If aid exceeds the tuition and fees charges, a refund will be issued within 14 days from the date the financial aid/scholarship was applied to the student account. If a balance remains on a student’s account after aid is applied, payment is due in full by the payment due date. Students are also responsible for any balance resulting from any adjustments made in compliance with federal regulations or scholarship requirements. Federal regulations prohibit the use of Title IV funds to pay late fees. Students are responsible for paying any late fees directly to Walsh College before the next payment due date.
GI Bill® Education Benefits
Students must complete and file all necessary paperwork to receive GI Bill® Education Benefits. Chapter of eligibility will determine how tuition and fees are to be paid to Walsh. Please refer to the Veteran Students section of this academic catalog.
Students are responsible for any balance not paid by their GI Bill® Education Benefits including any adjustments made in compliance with federal regulations. Refer to veterans@walshcollege.edu for more information and payment deadlines.
International Payments
Walsh College has partnered with Flywire in order to streamline the process of international payments. Flywire allows you to pay securely from any country and any bank, generally in your home currency. Refer to the Tuition and Fees section of the Walsh College website for how to make a payment using Flywire. Any excess funds not used at the time of the wire will be sent back to the sender.
MET
Students who have a MET account set up with the State of Michigan need to inform the MET office that they will be attending Walsh College. The MET office will submit the appropriate paperwork to Walsh College indicating the balance in the MET account. If a balance remains on a student’s account after MET has been billed, payment is due in full by the payment due date.
Payment Plans
Students may enroll in a 3- or 6-month payment plan that is administered by an external processor. Fees will be assessed by the external vendor for establishing a payment plan. Early enrollment is encouraged to avoid late fees.
Refer to the Tuition and Fees section of the Walsh College website for additional information on payment plans.
How to Pay
Once students have established the terms of their payment plan, they may set up automatic or manual payments. Students may use a credit card, debit card, or an e-check to make payments on their plan. Credit cards and debit cards will be assessed a non-refundable convenience fee by the processor. Payments may be made through Official Payments or directly through Self-Service for Students. Please allow 2 business days for any payment to be posted to the student’s account. A student may pay their account balance in full, at any time, and without penalty.
Late/Missed/or Returned Payment
If a payment is missed, or not processed for any reason including declined transaction or nonsufficient funds, on the dates established in the payment plan, the payment plan processor will assess a non-refundable fee. Students will be allowed a one-time grace period of 10 days to make a payment on their plan. If the student misses any further payment due dates, they will be automatically removed from the payment plan, charged a fee from the processor, and will be subject to monthly fees for unpaid balances in the amount of 1.5% of the balance.
An NSF fee will be assessed for returned for nonsufficient funds e-checks and a NSF fee by Walsh College.
Registering for Classes
Please note that entering into a payment plan does not allow students to register with a past due balance or release the financial hold on the student’s account.
To enroll in future classes, students must have their accounts paid in full by the last day of the semester the account balance was established. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for the appropriate dates.
Policy on Non-Sufficient Fund Checks
For paper checks: Checks returned to Walsh that are not honored by the student’s financial institution will be charged a non-refundable service fee per occurrence. The student will be notified and expected to pay the owed amount within five business days to avoid collection efforts. The check may be re-deposited only upon request by the student (if allowed by the student’s financial institution). In the case of bank error, a written document directly from the bank or financial institution will correct the situation. After receipt of two non-sufficient fund checks, a student may no longer submit checks as a method of payment. Students who submit a non-sufficient check to register for classes (such as payment of a past due balance) will be dropped from registered courses (5 business days to submit payment does not apply).
For electronic checks: The College’s external payment processor will attempt to redeposit the electronic check. Student will be notified if both attempts fail and will be expected to pay the owed amount within five business days to avoid collection efforts. Students who submit a non-sufficient check to register for classes (such as payment of a past due balance) will be dropped from registered courses (five business days to submit payment does not apply).
Refer to the “Indebtedness to Walsh” section of this academic catalog.
Account Statements
Accounts statements are available online by logging in to the portal. Go to Student Accounts/Billing card then click on Account Summary/Statement.
Walsh College does not mail printed statements nor send notifications prior to the payment dates. Students must view their account statements online via Self-Service for Students to check their account balance.
Students who have questions about their account balance, payment dates, or need to request a copy of their statement should contact the Business Office at business@walshcollege.edu or call 248-823-1620.
Student Financial Responsibility
When registered for any class or receiving any service from Walsh College, a student accepts full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees and other associated costs assessed as a result of the registration and/or receipt of services. Prior to registration, students are required to accept the terms as defined in the financial responsibility agreement.
Students using financial aid or any other form of tuition assistance are responsible to ensure that all required paperwork is submitted by the appropriate due dates Submitting paperwork does not release the student’s liability of tuition and fees. Students will be responsible for any balance not covered by financial aid or any other form of tuition assistance. This includes adjustments made in compliance with federal regulations or scholarship requirements or if a third party fails to make payments to Walsh College. Federal regulations prohibit the use of Title IV funds to pay late fees. Students are responsible to pay late fees directly to Walsh College before the next payment due date.
Dropping courses is the responsibility of the student. Students are not automatically dropped for non-payment. All future courses will be dropped if full tuition payment is not made by the semester end date.
Note: Walsh College does not mail printed statements nor send notifications prior to the payment dates. Students must view their account statements online via the Walsh Student Portal to check their account balance. Students with a past due balance will not be permitted to register for classes or receive a diploma, certificate, and/or academic transcript.
Indebtedness to Walsh College
A student who is indebted to Walsh College will not be permitted to register for classes, receive their diploma or certificate, and/or academic transcript. All future courses will be dropped if full tuition payment is not made by the semester end date. All indebtedness to Walsh College must be paid in full and all materials and/or books borrowed from the library or a faculty member must be returned prior to the student receiving a diploma or certificate and/or academic transcript. A student with a past-due balance will be sent to collections.
Tax Information
1098-T forms will be processed for all students with Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses (QTRE) paid (up to the amount billed) during the calendar year by January 31. Students can sign up to receive their 1098-T electronically by signing up for electronic consent. To sign up for electronic consent or view a 1098-T online, log in to the Walsh Student Portal. Go to the Student Accounts/Billing card then click on Student Tax Information.
The dollar amounts reported on your Form 1098-T may assist you in completing IRS Form 8863 - the form used for calculating the education tax credits that a taxpayer may claim as part of your tax return. Walsh College cannot provide tax advice or determine if students are eligible for a tax credit. Please consult a tax advisor or visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov. Tip: Search the IRS site for “Form 8863.”
W-9S
The IRS requires Walsh College to collect and provide correct identifying numbers to file certain information returns such as Form 1098-T Tuition Statement. This is a social security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). Please note that non-resident aliens who do not have income that is subject to tax are not required to supply this information to Walsh.
If the identifying number has not been provided, please provide it online through the Walsh Student Portal. Go to the Student Record Forms card then click Submit Social Security Number.
Failure to provide the correct identifying number could result in a penalty from the IRS imposed on each incorrect document.
Submit the completed W-9S forms by December 1 to:
Walsh College
Attn: Business Office
3838 Livernois Road
Troy, MI 48083
Career Services
The Career Services office assists current for-credit students and degreed-alumni in the pursuit of their career goals by providing career coaching, resume and cover letter reviews, LinkedIn critiques, job search strategies, networking opportunities and advising, mock interviews, topical workshops, confidence building sessions, and Strong Interest Inventory assessments. It is recommended that students schedule an appointment with a career advisor during their first semester at Walsh College to become familiar with the services offered, career events that take place throughout the year, and establish a career action plan well in advance of graduation. Career Services can be reached by emailing careerservices@walshcollege.edu or calling (248) 823-1625.
In addition to the services provided by the Career Services staff, students and alumni have several opportunities throughout the year to connect with employers to include:
- Employer Meet & Greets Lunch & Learns, and presentations.
- Career Fairs.
- Recruiting events.
Information about events and activities sponsored by Career Services, are emailed to students and alumni through the Career Services database, WalshCareerLink. It is important students complete their profile to receive emails through the database and review their Walsh College emails regularly. The Career Services office is located at the Troy location. Phone, Zoom, email, and in person appointments are available for your convenience. Although Career Services cannot guarantee employment as hiring decisions are made by employers, we will assist students and alumni in their efforts to secure employment.
Career Services Student Engagement
Walsh students and alumni are a representation of the College and the high standards that are not only held by Walsh, but the surrounding workforce. Professionalism and engagement during the job search process affects the way employers view Walsh College. Acting in a professional and considerate manner creates a positive impression and keeps employers coming back to hire students and graduates.
For students and alumni to be eligible to use Walsh College’s Career Services, we ask that students and alumni:
- Regularly update their resume, profile and contact information on file. Inform Career Services when a position is secured or the student is no longer seeking employment.
- Return phone calls or emails from employers and Career Services, even if the student or alumni is not interested in the position.
- Prepare for interviews by researching the company and understanding the job responsibilities.
- For off-location interviews, if an interview has to be cancelled or rescheduled, call in advance of the scheduled time to inform the employer. On-location interviews must be cancelled at least two business days prior to the interview.
- Be courteous and professional in interactions with employers and Career Services staff.
- Ensure student’s voice mail greeting and name of the email address is professional and appropriate for employers.
To speak with a member of the Career Services team, please email careerservices@walshcollege.edu or call (248) 823-1625. We look forward to working with you!
Library Services
The Vollbrecht College Library collects and makes available specialized professional print and electronic resources in support of the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral curricula. The print collection consists of over 25,000 bound reference and circulating volumes, as well as more than 115 current periodical subscriptions. Walsh’s extensive tax collection is one of the finest in the State of Michigan. The Library delivers 24/7 access to over 130 full-text online business databases which includes over 155,000 online periodicals and 747,392 e-books. Off-site access to these online resources, as well as to a variety of electronic reserve items, are available to all Walsh students, faculty, and staff.
Students are welcome to visit the Troy campus for one-on-one assistance during library hours. The Troy campus has computers available to students for research, printing and class assignments.
The Vollbrecht Library has three accessibility stations that include a 24-inch screen, large keyboard, CCTV and software for vision and hearing impairments. While the stations are available to the public, the priority remains the Walsh learning community. Students, staff and faculty have access to other accessibility equipment, such as noise cancelling headphones, c-pens, and wireless keyboards and mouse combinations. This equipment has been made available through funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences through the Library of Michigan.
Walsh is a member of DALNET (Detroit Area Library Network) which is a consortium of 15 academic, public and special libraries in Southeastern Michigan.
The Library discovery system and curated research guides (ResearchGuides) provide students access to discipline specific information in areas such as: Accounting, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Global Business Information, Information Technology, Legal Resources, Marketing, Management, and Tax.
The main library collection is housed in the Vollbrecht Library located in the Jeffery W. Barry Center at the Troy location.
You can contact the Library via email at librarian@walshcollege.edu or phone: 248-823-1640.
Office of Alumni Engagement
The Walsh College Office of Alumni Engagement builds lifelong partnerships, connections, and relationships with our students, alumni, and community partners. The Office of Alumni Engagement offers a variety of avenues for alumni to become engaged through networking, professional development, recruiting Walsh talent, mentoring programs, and supporting the Walsh mission through philanthropic support.
For easy access to networking, Walsh events, and other Walsh news, Walsh students and alumni are encouraged to join keep their information up to date through the Walsh College website at walshcollege.edu/alumni-directory-information.
We welcome your inquiry about all of our alumni programs at (248) 823-1298 or email alumni@walshcollege.edu.
Records and Registration
The Records and Registration office processes registration requests, student record changes, enrollment and degree verifications, graduation audits, transcript requests and diploma orders. The office also processes requests related to benefit certification for veteran students.
Academic Transcript Requests
Official student records, including transcripts, are privileged, confidential information and are not open to public inspection or released to a third party without the student’s written consent. Therefore, transcripts must be requested in writing by the student or the student’s authorized legal representative.
Walsh College has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org) to offer an online option for ordering and receiving official transcripts. Transcripts ordered online can be delivered by email. There is a processing fee for an electronic PDF version of official Walsh College transcripts. This charge is paid directly to the National Student Clearinghouse, not to Walsh College.
Walsh College continues to produce and mail paper transcripts free of charge. A Transcript Request Form may be obtained by contacting records@walshcollege.edu. Requests for transcripts cannot be accepted via phone.
Official transcripts are generally not provided for those with outstanding financial obligations. Students may contact the Business Office to clear any holds. The eTranscript service may not be available for students who last attended Walsh College before 1990. Contact records@walshcollege.edu for more information.
Transcripts issued directly to the student are considered unofficial. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), official transcripts issued to Walsh College from previously attended colleges and universities are furnished in confidence and are considered part of the student’s educational record. Therefore, duplication of the student’s previous official college transcripts will not be permitted. Walsh College does not fax academic transcripts to students, employers, or agencies under any circumstances.
Change of Student Personal Information
Students may update personal information such as name, address, and phone numbers by completing a Student Record Change form through the Walsh College Student Portal, by sending a request from a Walsh College email account, or by mailing or faxing a letter with the new information to the Records and Registration office. To ensure continued security of student information, students should use their student identification number on all Walsh College forms. Legal name, Social Security number, and/or birth date changes must be accompanied by legal documents verifying that the information is correct at the time the request is made. Students are responsible for any communication sent by Walsh College to the last address reported to the Records and Registration office.
Chosen Name Policy
Walsh College understands that students use names to identify themselves that may differ from their legal name. The College is able to use a chosen name on class schedules, class rosters, Walsh College email display, Moodle, and My Progress/Program Plan. Students may also select a pronoun and gender identity that can be displayed in self-service for students.
A chosen name, pronoun and/or gender identity can be added to a student’s record by adding this information directly to the User Profile section in Self-Service for Students or by completing a Student Record Change Form and submitting it to the Records and Registration office.
A student’s legal name will be used on official college records such as transcripts, diplomas, commencement documents, enrollment verifications, financial aid and billing records, and I-20 forms. If a student wishes to change their legal name with the College, a Student Record Change form can be submitted to the Records & Registration office with appropriate supporting documentation.
Degree and Diploma Information
Degrees are printed on transcripts four to six weeks after the completion of a student’s final semester.
Diplomas are prepared by our official diploma vendor, the Michael Sutter company. Diplomas will be automatically mailed to the address on file with the Records and Registration office four to six weeks after degrees are conferred. Diplomas are not presented at the commencement ceremony.
Diplomas list degree name, major, and academic honors.
Diplomas will not be mailed until all financial holds have been resolved.
Graduates may order additional copies of their diploma for a fee. Duplicate diplomas can be ordered by visiting www.michaelsutter.com/walsh.
Student Identification Number
Upon admittance to Walsh College, students will be issued a unique student identification number that will serve as the primary student identifier in maintaining permanent academic records. The student identification number should be used with all transactions such as registration, add/drop, transcript request, certification request, financial transactions, and internal financial aid, scholarship, and veterans’ forms. Since the student identification number is a unique identifier, students should guard its security carefully.
A student who forgets their student identification number can obtain it in the following ways: online through the Walsh College Student Portal or by calling the Records and Registration office.
Students are required to submit Social Security numbers with their federal and state financial aid applications, loan programs forms, scholarship, and veteran certification forms. Social Security numbers or student identification numbers are not released to agencies or individuals outside Walsh College without the written permission of the student, except as permissible under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Student Life
Walsh encourages students to get involved in student events and activities to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a professional network.
Delta Mu Delta
Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society in business administration that recognizes and encourages academic excellence. Founded in 1913 by a distinguished group of professors led by the Dean of Harvard University, Delta Mu Delta membership provides academic recognition for a lifetime.
The Gamma Eta chapter of Delta Mu Delta was established at Walsh in 1976, becoming the 79th chapter nationwide. Membership is by invitation only. Four times a year, qualifying students are mailed an invitation to join. To qualify, candidates must first achieve the required GPA (3.300 for bachelor’s and 3.600 for master’s), and then fall within the top 20 percent of the GPA in their class.
Delta Mu Delta candidates/graduates are noted in the Walsh College commencement program. For more information, visit walshcollege.edu/delta-mu-delta.
International Student Organization
The International Student Organization (ISO) is dedicated to enhancing a global location environment among international and American students. The organization advocates bringing different cultures together to encourage friendships and celebrate diversity. For more information, visit walshcollege.edu/international-student-organization.
Tutoring
Students have the option to meet for one hour per week per course with a private tutor free of charge for certain Walsh College courses. Tutoring availability and appointment scheduling can be found in the Student Success Hub. Additionally, group tutoring sessions are hosted regularly for many courses on Zoom.
All students choosing this option are responsible for following the Private Tutor Guidelines.
Please email Tutoring Services for further information at tutoring@walshcollege.edu.
While not every course will have an available tutor, there are additional resources available.
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