Program Admission
Admission requirements for specific programs are located in the individual program sections of this catalog. General admission requirements for master’s-level applicants follow.
There are three admissions/enrollment statuses for graduate students at Wilmington University: 1) Conditional Acceptance; 2) Full Acceptance; 3) Admitted. Below is a description of each status.
Conditional Acceptance:
In order for a graduate student to be Conditionally Accepted, he or she must have completed an Application for Graduate Admission and paid the required, non-refundable application fee. Students who are Conditionally Accepted are eligible to enroll in coursework, but are NOT eligible to receive financial aid. The purpose of this status is to enable new students to quickly enroll in coursework while waiting for other required documentation to be received by the Office of Admissions.
Full Acceptance:
A graduate student who is Fully Accepted has completed the following requirements:
1) Application for Graduate Admissions;
2) Application Fee; and
3) Official College Transcripts indicating the successful completion of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who are Fully Accepted are eligible to enroll in coursework AND are eligible to receive financial aid.
Admitted:
When ALL required documents have been received by the Office of Admissions, a student’s admissions status is File Complete. Required documents vary depending on the type of graduate student and the degree program. For example, an interview/program planning conference is required for most graduate programs. When the interview is documented by the Office of Graduate Admissions, the student’s status will be changed to File Complete. Graduate students with this status are eligible to enroll in coursework AND are eligible to receive financial aid. The student’s participation in meeting these requirements is essential in the ability to petition to graduate. All documents must be submitted in order for a student’s degree to be conferred.
Immunization Record Policy:
All Wilmington University students must submit a copy of their immunization records to the Admissions office. These records must be on file with the Admissions office prior to the start of your initial term of enrollment at the University. If you are unable to obtain a copy of your immunization records, you may submit a copy of your MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine.
Transcript Requirement Policy:
Beginning in fall 2019, all students will be required to submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions within the first two semesters of enrollment at Wilmington University. If all official transcripts are not submitted within the first two semesters of enrollment, students will not be able to continue with registration for future terms.
Graduate Transfer Students:
Up to 12 credit hours of graduate study from a regionally accredited graduate school may be accepted. Students seeking credit for course work completed at other accredited institutions must submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution to Wilmington University’s Admissions Office along with a catalog course description from that institution. Transferred course work must be relevant to the major area of study. Course grades below a "B" will not be considered. Transfer students must have all transcripts from other accredited institutions in the possession of the Admissions Office prior to registration. Failure to attend to this can result in duplication of courses previously completed at those institutions. Credit will not be granted for course duplication. Exceptions may be made with the approval of the Chair and the Dean.
Applying for a Certificate:
If you are a new student or someone that has not been enrolled in courses for three consecutive semesters, please submit an application. If you are a current student wishing to pursue a certificate, please contact your Program Chair for next steps.
Transcript Requirements: Some certificates require completion of upper level courses. If this is a requirement for your specific certificate, unofficial transcript submission will be requested by the Admissions department upon submission and processing of your admissions application.
If the certificate option that you are applying for is eligible for financial aid, please submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Financial Aid Eligibility for Certificates:
Some certificates are eligible for financial aid. Please visit this website for a complete listing of financial aid eligible certificates:
https://www.wilmu.edu/financialaid/eligiblecertificateprograms.aspx
Adding a certificate to the same academic level as the applicant’s program: A request may be submitted with an Admissions Specialist.
Adding a certificate to a different academic level as the applicant’s program: An application to admission must be submitted. For a listing of certificates, visit the Wilmington University website at: https://www.wilmu.edu/certificates/index.aspx