Admission Requirements

To ensure a smooth application process, follow the general steps below and review the degree-level requirements specific to your program.


General Admission Steps

Complete Requirements Specific to Your Degree

Select your degree level in the Program-Specific Requirements section below to view specific requirements.

Program-Specific Requirements

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for all applicants, those seeking an undergraduate degree should take note of the following:

RN - to - BSN Majors: Unencumbered RN license

Your unencumbered RN license1 must be uploaded to your Admissions Portal.

[1] - Pre-RN option applicants - once licensure has been achieved, please upload a copy of your unencumbered RN license to the Admissions Portal to enroll in BSN core nursing courses.

SAT/ACT scores are not required for general admission but may exempt you from taking the English and math placement assessments. However, student-athletes and homeschooled students are required to submit scores.

A high school diploma with a graduation date or GED is required for students transferring fewer than 15 credits from other post-secondary institutions. View our transcript submission policy for details.

Admission to certain College of Education undergraduate programs require applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicant’s general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.

Graduate

Graduate Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for all applicants, those seeking a graduate degree should take note of the following:

Graduate Program-Specific Requirements

Some of our graduate-level programs have specific requirements. Select your program from the drop-down list below to see if it has special admission requirements and start dates.

Program Planning Conference (PPC)

A program planning conference sets you up for success with a personalized plan for completing your degree. See Program Planning Conference for how to schedule your appointment.

Admission to certain College of Education undergraduate programs require applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicant's general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.

Doctoral

Doctoral Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for all applicants, those seeking a doctoral degree should take note of the following:

Doctoral Program-Specific Requirements

Select your program from the drop-down list below to view any additional admission requirements and start dates.

Admission to certain College of Education programs require applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicant's general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.

Certificates

Certificate Program Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for all applicants, applicants to certificate programs should also review the specific requirements for their chosen certificate type:

Students currently enrolled in a degree program at Wilmington University are required to submit an additional application when applying for a certificate. Contact the University to discuss this with your Academic Advisor or Program Chair.

Post-Bachelor’s Certificates

Post-BSN certificates require an official Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution.

Post-Master's Certificates and Certificates of Advanced Study

Post-MSN certificatesrequire an official Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree transcript conferred from an accredited institution.

Admission to some College of Education & Liberal Arts graduate certificate programs requires a Program Planning Conference. Contact the University for more information.

Pre-College

See the Pre-College page for more information.

International

See the International page for more information.

School of Law

See the School of Law Admission page for more information.

Your Support Team

Your support team can guide you through the application process, admission requirements, funding options and more so you can build the WilmU educational plan that works for you.