Undergraduate Catalog 2006-07 - DRC Home - Walsh University
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ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 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. Freshman Admission Requirements Students seeking admission to Walsh University are required to submit the following to the Office of Admission: • Completed application for admission with a $25.00 application fee • Official high school transcripts • Scores from the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Walsh’s institutional identification number for the ACT is 3349. Walsh’s institutional identification number for the SAT is 1926. • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended through Ohio’s Post Secondary Program • An essay is highly recommended. 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 immediately. Each student’s application for admission is reviewed individually to assess the student’s ability to meet the rigors of the University’s curriculum. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 and an ACT score of 17 or SAT score of 830 must be attained to be considered for admission, but does not guarantee a favorable admission decision. The composition of the high school classes, grades achieved in the college preparatory classes, class rank, 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. 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 Enrollment Management Committee will convene to review and make an admission decision based on each individual’s performance and potential to succeed. TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Completed application for admission with a $25.00 application fee • Official final high school transcripts • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities/professional schools previously attended sent directly from the institution. • An essay is highly recommended. Students who have been enrolled in another institution of higher education and who are seeking admission to Walsh University must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and be in good academic and social standing. Credit to be transferred must be graded a C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better and must apply towards the student’s intended course of study. Students transferring into nursing must be in good academic standing in their nursing major to enter the nursing program. Students admitted not in “good academic” standing from another nursing program’s course of study are placed on a provisional admittance based on criteria established by the Division of Nursing faculty. Transfer students are required to complete a minimum of 32 credit hours at Walsh University to be considered for a degree from the University. All students will be held to the requirement that 32 of the last 38 semester hours, with a minimum of 15 credit hours in the major field, must be taken at Walsh University. UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 11
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Completed application for admission with a $25.00 application fee • Original official transcripts translated into English providing proof that secondary education was successfully completed • Original official transcripts from all colleges and universities or professional schools previously attended, translated into English • TOEFL score of 500 or higher on the paper-based test or a 173 or higher on the computer-based test Walsh’s institutional identification number for the TOEFL is 1926. • Walsh’s certification of Financial Responsibility indicating that the funds exist and will be available to pay for the first academic year, supported by financial statements. All international students are required to purchase health insurance, and they are required to live in the residence halls unless accompanied by a spouse and/or children. International students must maintain full-time status (12 or more credit hours per semester) during their stay in the United States. PLACEMENT AND PROFICIENCY TESTING To enhance student success, all enrolling students are required to take Mathematics, English, and Foreign Language placement tests. Nursing students test in Chemistry and Business students test in Computer Skills as well. Students placing into developmental courses receive credit towards graduation; however, the courses do not fulfill core or major requirements. Students showing sufficient proficiency in Foreign Language, English, and/or Mathematics will need no further courses in these areas unless the courses are needed for their chosen major.. ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT Students confirm their acceptance to Walsh University by paying a $125 tuition deposit, which is credited to their first-term payment. Students who are planning to reside on campus must also submit a $200 housing deposit. The deposits are refundable only through May 1. HONORS PROGRAM Walsh University’s honors program has two tracks: General Honors, for those beginning the program in their freshman year, and Track II Honors, for those entering the program as sophomores. General Honors: Each year the incoming Freshman Honors Class is selected from a qualified pool of high school seniors who have completed the Scholarship Day Application and participated in Scholarship Day. During Scholarship Day, applicants interview with faculty and interact with Walsh’s present Presidential and Honors Scholars. Honors Program Scholarships are awarded based on the recommendations of the faculty after careful review of each student’s Scholarship Day application material, high school academic record, achievement on national standardized tests, and performance during the interview process. In general, Honors Scholarship applicants should meet or exceed at least two of the following criteria: • A high school grade average of 3.5 • An ACT score of 27 or a or SAT score of 1200 • Graduation in the top 10% of high school class Track II Honors: An Honors experience for those students seeking the challenge of Honors courses only after their freshman year. To apply for Track II Honors Progam a student must complete an application form, submit a writing sample, and have an interview with the Director of the Honors Program. Students should have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 in university courses when applying. Students interested in Track II Honors should contact the Director of the Honors Program in the second semester of their freshman year to initiate the application process. Students selected into Track II Honors receive the same scholarship support as students in the General Honors Program. ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND CREDIT 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. Walsh University also allows credit by examination, including the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), to students who have had learning experience equivalent to college course work. High school-level work is not accepted under this program. Life experience credit also is available to students. Contact the registrar for further information. 12 2006-2007 WALSH UNIVERSITY
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Completed application for admission with a $25.00 application fee<br />
• Original official transcripts translated into English providing proof that secondary education was successfully completed<br />
• Original official transcripts from all colleges and universities or professional schools previously attended, translated into<br />
English<br />
• TOEFL score of 500 or higher on the paper-based test or a 173 or higher on the computer-based test<br />
<strong>Walsh</strong>’s institutional identification number for the TOEFL is 1926.<br />
• <strong>Walsh</strong>’s certification of Financial Responsibility indicating that the funds exist and will be available to pay for the first<br />
academic year, supported by financial statements.<br />
All international students are required to purchase health insurance, and they are required to live in the residence halls unless<br />
accompanied by a spouse and/or children. International students must maintain full-time status (12 or more credit hours per<br />
semester) during their stay in the United States.<br />
PLACEMENT AND PROFICIENCY TESTING<br />
To enhance student success, all enrolling students are required to take Mathematics, English, and Foreign Language placement<br />
tests. Nursing students test in Chemistry and Business students test in Computer Skills as well. Students placing into developmental<br />
courses receive credit towards graduation; however, the courses do not fulfill core or major requirements. Students showing<br />
sufficient proficiency in Foreign Language, English, and/or Mathematics will need no further courses in these areas unless the<br />
courses are needed for their chosen major..<br />
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT<br />
Students confirm their acceptance to <strong>Walsh</strong> <strong>University</strong> by paying a $125 tuition deposit, which is credited to their first-term payment.<br />
Students who are planning to reside on campus must also submit a $200 housing deposit. The deposits are refundable only<br />
through May 1.<br />
HONORS PROGRAM<br />
<strong>Walsh</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s honors program has two tracks: General Honors, for those beginning the program in their freshman year, and<br />
Track II Honors, for those entering the program as sophomores.<br />
General Honors: Each year the incoming Freshman Honors Class is selected from a qualified pool of high school seniors who<br />
have completed the Scholarship Day Application and participated in Scholarship Day. During Scholarship Day, applicants interview<br />
with faculty and interact with <strong>Walsh</strong>’s present Presidential and Honors Scholars. Honors Program Scholarships are awarded<br />
based on the recommendations of the faculty after careful review of each student’s Scholarship Day application material, high<br />
school academic record, achievement on national standardized tests, and performance during the interview process. In general,<br />
Honors Scholarship applicants should meet or exceed at least two of the following criteria:<br />
• A high school grade average of 3.5<br />
• An ACT score of 27 or a or SAT score of 1200<br />
• Graduation in the top 10% of high school class<br />
Track II Honors: An Honors experience for those students seeking the challenge of Honors courses only after their freshman<br />
year. To apply for Track II Honors Progam a student must complete an application form, submit a writing sample, and have an<br />
interview with the Director of the Honors Program. Students should have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 in university<br />
courses when applying. Students interested in Track II Honors should contact the Director of the Honors Program in the second<br />
semester of their freshman year to initiate the application process. Students selected into Track II Honors receive the same scholarship<br />
support as students in the General Honors Program.<br />
ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND CREDIT<br />
The divisions of English/Foreign Languages, History/Political Science, and Mathematics grant course credit to students who have<br />
passed one or more of the advanced placement tests of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students must have their<br />
advanced placement scores on file in the Registrar’s Office. A minimum score of three is required for most; higher scores may be<br />
required. The Registrar and division chairs award credit as appropriate. Each division determines which of its courses the advanced<br />
placement tests substitute.<br />
<strong>Walsh</strong> <strong>University</strong> also allows credit by examination, including the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), to students who<br />
have had learning experience equivalent to college course work. High school-level work is not accepted under this program. Life<br />
experience credit also is available to students. Contact the registrar for further information.<br />
12 <strong>2006</strong>-20<strong>07</strong> WALSH UNIVERSITY
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