Admission Procedures
(U.S. and Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents)
APPLICATION. Applications must be completed entirely, to begin the admissions process. Applications may be submitted on-line at apply.wallawalla.edu. School of Nursing transfer students are required to complete a general WWU application which will include nursing specific questions.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Request official transcripts from each institution attended and have them sent directly to the Admissions Office of Walla Walla University. Failure to indicate at the time of application that work has been taken at other institutions invalidates the admission process. Undergraduate students must have on file with the University either official final high school transcripts, official GED scores or California state high school proficiency scores. Students who complete a GED may submit official transcripts of all high school work completed. Transfer students who are entering WWU are not required to supply an official high school transcript if they have 90 or more quarter credits. Students already holding a baccalaureate degree are not required to submit high school transcripts. Should transcripts not be received in the time-frame described under the section Registration Without Official Transcripts, student status and financial aid at Walla Walla University may be affected. International transcripts must be evaluated by any NACES member transcript evaluation company.
Academic records become the property of the University and may be released intra-campus for purposes of academic advisement/evaluation/administration as deemed necessary. Copies or originals of admission documents cannot be released to the applicant. Transcripts, applications and other credentials submitted for admission will be destroyed after two years if the applicant does not enroll.
PERSONAL REFERENCES. Request one individual, who knows your academic qualities well, and is not related to you, to complete a reference form on your behalf. A possible reference may come from your academic advisor, guidance counselor, teacher/professor, or school administrator. The School of Nursing program requires three completed recommendation forms.
Students who have been academically dismissed or have been on academic probation and students who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may be asked to submit additional recommendation forms or court papers and may be required to submit a background check. Recommendation forms may be submitted online or emailed directly to admissions@wallawalla.edu.
Transfer students must be in good and regular standing from the institution most recently attended when transferring to Walla Walla University. A letter of reference is requested from the most recently attended institution. Additional forms are available online.
TOEFL, iTEP, IELTS TEST REQUIREMENT. If English is not their first language, students will demonstrate the ability to pursue studies in the English language by passing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the iTEP (international Test of English Proficiency), or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The following scores are required for entry into Walla Walla University:
A score of 79 or higher on the internet-based exam (TOEFL)
A score of 3.9 or higher on the iTEP
A score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS
English proficiency scores may be waived if the most recent four years of school attendance has been in an a school which uses English as the medium of instruction.
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE. After the applicants' transcripts and references have been received and approved by the Admissions Office, notification of acceptance is sent via email. Applicants should not consider themselves accepted (and should not plan to reside or work on campus) until official notification of acceptance is received. Applicants may check on the status of their application by calling (509) 527-2327, (800) 541-8900 or by emailing admissions@wallawalla.edu
ENROLLMENT FEE.
- If you are enrolling for six or more credit hours, a $200 non-refundable enrollment fee will hold your spot at WWU. Payment of this fee allows us to confirm your WWU housing arrangements and allows you to register and be placed in classes.
- A $100 rebate will be applied to your school bill when you enroll at WWU if your fee is paid according to these deadlines:
- Autumn enrollment - received by April 30th preceding the Autumn term.
- Winter/Spring/Summer enrollment = received two weeks before the first day of classes for the respective quarter.
- Students who do not pay the enrollment fee by the above deadlines will lose their placement in classes and will not be allowed to enroll until the fee is paid.
MEDICAL INFORMATION. The WWU Student Life office requires students to complete an insurance form and a Personal Health Assessment record, inclusive of immunization status. Forms are available from the Student Life office or online.
CERTIFIED BACKGROUND CHECK. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor and/or felony may be required to complete a certified background check before admission to Walla Walla University. The results of the background check will be reviewed by the Walla Walla University Admissions Committee and the admissions committee will make the admissions decision to either accept or deny admission into the university. Nondisclosure of criminal activity will invalidate application/enrollment.