Admission

Transfer Student Admission

Undergraduate Transfer Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements for freshman admission, transfer students must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Official copy in a sealed envelope of all previous college transcripts in the possession of the Admissions office at least one month* prior to registration.
  • All transfer credits must be from an accredited institution, earned with a grade of “C” or better.
  • A transfer student with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 will be interviewed by an academic representative to determine an appropriate course schedule.
  • A maximum of 75 hours towards a bachelor’s degree is accepted.** A maximum of 30 hours towards an associate’s degree is accepted.
  • All bachelor’s degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits, of which 45 credits must be upper division (300-400 level).
  • A minimum of 45 credits must be completed in residence at Wilmington University.**
  • Students with 60 or more accepted transfer credits are considered to be juniors and can register for courses with the junior class.
  • Math and English Skills Assessment is required for all new undergraduate students who have not transferred acceptable credits.
  • To learn more about transferring your undergraduate credits, please contact the Office of Academic Advising.

Graduate Transfer Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for graduate student admission, graduate transfer students must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Official copy in a sealed envelope of all previous college transcripts in the possession of the Admissions office at least two months* prior to registration.
  • Course catalog from previous institution with course descriptions.
  • Up to six credit hours of graduate study from a fully accredited school may be accepted.
  • Transfer courses graded below a “B” will not be considered.

* Failure to have official transcripts sent to Wilmington University by the designated time period can result in duplication of courses previously completed. Credits will not be granted for course duplication.

**Different contractual agreements apply at Dover Air Force Base.

Admission Status

There are three main admissions statuses for applicants at Wilmington University:

1. Conditional Acceptance:

In order for an undergraduate student to be Conditionally Accepted, he or she must have completed an Application for Undergraduate 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 received by the Office of Admissions.

2. Full Acceptance:

An undergraduate student who is Fully Accepted has completed the following document tracking requirements: 1) Application for Undergraduate Admissions, 2) Application Fee, and 3) Official High School and/or College Transcripts. Students who are Fully Accepted are eligible to enroll in coursework AND are eligible to receive financial aid.

3. File Complete:

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 undergraduate program. For example, immunization records are required for ALL full-time students and part-time students who are majoring in Nursing or Education. When the immunization records are received by the Office of Admissions, the student’s status will be changed to File Complete. Undergraduate Students with the status of File Complete are eligible to enroll in coursework AND are eligible to receive financial aid.

Transcript Waiver Requests

Wilmington University adheres to policies regarding applicants who wish to waive transcripts from previously attended institutions. Applicants must submit their request in writing to the Director of Admissions. Requests must include the name of the institution, dates of attendance, and the reason for the request. Transcripts may be waived for three reasons: 1) The institution was not accredited at the time of the student’s attendance; 2) The institution is no longer in existence and transcripts are unable to be retrieved; and 3) The student withdrew from courses prior to completing one term, as defined by that institution. Requests are reviewed and investigated by the Director of Admissions and can take up to one month to complete.

Dismissals from Other Institutions

Wilmington University adheres to policies regarding academic and behavioral dismissals from other institutions by requiring applicants to submit a written description of the situation, outlining the circumstances on the application for admission. An admission decision is made by the Director of Admissions.