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Part of Walden University’s mission is to extend access to a broad group of individuals who are able to benefit personally from their educational experience, and in turn bring benefit to those they serve. Indeed, Walden values the unique educational backgrounds, life experiences and professional accomplishments of its applicants.
Walden recognizes that in some cases applicants who do not meet the admission requirements bring a wide variety of educational and professional experiences to the university that taken together may predict their success. That is, the university recognizes that a low grade point average earned for prior academic work may not be representative of an applicant’s potential for success in its programs. It also recognizes that applicants with a high GPA may have a degree or experience not directly related to the program to which they are applying.
Accordingly, applicants may be offered conditional admission to the university with a stipulation for academic performance at the level of B or better, the successful completion of academic progress requirements during the initial term(s) of enrollment, the completion of prerequisites, or other stipulations (including receipt of official records).
Additionally, applicants whose files lack official transcripts or international evaluation yet who have provided unofficial pieces may be offered conditional admission. This will allow them to register for their first-term courses. The missing information must be received within 30 calendar days of the term start. After 30 calendar days and until the information is received, a hold will prevent the student from registering for classes beyond the first term. Students who fail to submit the appropriate documentation by this deadline may become administratively withdrawn from the university. (Also see section in this Walden University Student Handbook on Administrative Withdrawal.) Walden cannot process student loans or disburse funds until it has received all official transcript(s) or international evaluations.
Conditional Admission for NTU Certificates
With their admission application, students submit a certificate course proposal using a provided template, in which they state their objectives and program rationale. Upon admission, students work with academic personnel to confirm or modify the course program.
Students cannot apply for a certificate program retroactively (e.g., complete eight courses in a degree program, then stop work on the degree and apply for one or two certificates). No transfer courses are accepted into certificate programs. No matter what courses students have already taken, at least four new courses from the NTU School must be completed to obtain a certificate.
Students must show progress and maintain performance in a manner identical to a degree program. Students track their progress in their Program of Study, similar to degree-seeking students. Students must receive a B or better in each course. Note: A grade of B– is not acceptable. |
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