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Introduction and Legal Information 

• About Walden University 
• History 
• Vision, Mission, and Goals 
• Social Change 
• University Outcomes 
• Accreditation 
• Licensure 
  • Florida 
  • Minnesota 
  • Oregon 
  • South Carolina 
  • Tennessee 
  • Washington 
• Legal Information 
  • Privacy Policy 
  • Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers 

Admission 

• Admission Policies 
• Admission Requirements 
  • Bachelor’s Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students 
  • Master's Admission Requirements 
  • Education Specialist Admission Requirements 
  • Doctoral Admission Requirements 
• Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements 
  • The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership 
  • College of Health Sciences 
  • College of Management and Technology 
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 
• Transfer of Credit 
  • Bachelor's Plus and Master's Acceleration Programs 
  • University Transfer Requirements 
  • Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) Transfer Credit 
  • Transfer Maximum by Program (Chart) 
  • Transfer From the Military or by Exams 
  • Reconsideration of an Evaluation 
• Prior Learning Credit 
  • Credit Limitations 
  • Credit by Examination 
  • Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications 
• Conditional Admission 
• Applicants With Degrees From Non-U.S. Institutions 
  • Applying for Admission 
  • Seeking Transfer Credit 
  • International Inquiries 
• Non-Degree-Seeking Students 
• Changing Degree Programs 
• Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program 
• Deferring Admission 
• Gaining Readmission 
• English Proficiency 

Academic Calendar and Registration Policies 

• Quarter-Based Programs 
• Semester-Based Programs 
• Registration Policies 

Enrollment, Academic Progress, and Grading Policies 

• Enrollment Requirements and Options 
  • Enrollment Requirements 
  • Enrollment Options 
  • Student Enrollment Verification 
• Residency Requirements 
  • Mental Health Counseling Residencies 
  • Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) Residencies 
  • D.B.A. Residencies 
  • Ed.D. Residencies 
  • Ph.D. Residencies 
  • School of Psychology Academic Year in Residence 
• Academic Progress 
  • Academic Progress Benchmarks (Chart) 
  • Academic Warning and Dismissal 
  • Leave of Absence 
  • Withdrawing from the University 
  • Undergraduate Academic Renewal 
• Grading 
  • Course Grading Scales 
  • KAM Grades and Credit Award 
  • Auditing Policy 
  • Grades of Incomplete 
  • Grade Point Average 
  • Repeating a Course 
  • Grade Appeal 
  • Degree Audit, Completion, and Graduation 
  • Transcript Requests 

 Learning and Research Resources 

• Instructional Delivery Models 
  • Knowledge Area Modules (KAM) 
  • Courses 
• Faculty Services 
  • Communicating With Instructors 
  • Faculty Mentoring for KAM Students 
• Faculty and Student Guidelines for Online Courses 
  • Participation in Online Discussion 
  • Student Engagement, Initial Attendance, and Absences 
  • Faculty Members' Accessibility 
• Foundational Activities 
  • Undergraduate Students 
  • Graduate Students 
  • Program of Study 
  • Professional Development Plan 
• Field Experiences 
  • Teacher Preparation and Special Education Endorsement Programs 
  • Master of Public Health Practicum 
  • Field Experience in Mental Health Counseling 
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) 
  • Field Experience in Ph.D. in Psychology Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology Specializations 
• Doctoral Research Sequence 
• KAM Policies and Processes 
  • KAM Registration Policies 
  • KAM Assessor Policies 
  • KAM Learning Agreements 
  • KAM Demonstrations 
• Institutional Review Board 
  • Scope of Authority 
  • Membership 
  • Information Required for Review 
• Capstone Research: Master's Thesis 
• Capstone Research: Dissertation or Doctoral Study 
• Final Projects 
  • B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology ePortfolio 
  • Master of Healthcare Administration ePortfolio 
  • Master of Public Health ePortfolio 
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) ePortfolio 
  • M.S. in Clinical Research Administration ePortfolio 
  • M.S. in Education ePortfolio 
  • M.S. in Health Informatics Scholarly Project 
  • M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology ePortfolio 
  • Master’s Thesis   
  • Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning, Ed.S. in E. Teacher Leadership Capstone Projects   
  • Ed.S. in Educational Technology Capstone Project 
  • D.B.A. Residencies 
  • Ed.D. Capstone: Project Study 
  • Dissertation 

 Student Support Services 

• Student Support Services 
• Admissions 
• Alumni Relations 
• Bursar 
• Center for Research Support 
• Center for Student Success 
  • Library 
  • Writing Center 
  • Academic Integrity and Student Affairs 
  • Academic Residencies 
  • Career Services 
  • Student Assistance Program 
• Disability Services 
  • Online Environment 
  • Face-to-Face Residencies 
  • Requesting Accommodations Based on Illness or Injury 
• Financial Aid 
• Ombudsperson 
• Registrar 
• Student Support Team 

 Technology Policies 

• Technology Requirements 
  • General 
  • Technical Support 
  • MyWalden University Portal 
• Email Policy 
• Student Responsibility for Technology 
  • Student Responsibility for Technology Requirements 
  • Student Responsibility for Technology Backup Plan 
• Information Policies 
  • Information Collection and Use 
  • Security of Information 
  • Retention Policy 
• Acceptable Use Policy 
  • Use of Electronic Communication Networks and the Internet 
  • Content Standards 
  • Violations of Policies and Resulting Sanctions 
  • Indemnification of the University 
• Limitations of Liability; Disclaimer of Warranty 
• Termination of Systems Access 
• Use of Third-Party Contractors  

Tuition, Payment Policies, and Financial Aid 

• Tuition and Fees 
• Payment Deadlines and Policies 
  • Bursar Hold 
  • Financial Suspension 
  • Special Policies 
  • Refund Policies 
• Financial Aid Programs 
  • Federal Programs 
  • Other Funding Options 
  • Scholarships 
  • Research Funding Opportunities 

University Policies and Code of Conduct 

• Process for Petitions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints 
• Student Conduct and Responsibilities 
  • Drug and Alcohol Policy 
  • Code of Conduct 
  • Review Process for Code of Conduct Violations 
  • Student Appeals and Grievances 
  • Professional Competence 
  • Confidentiality 
• Petitions for Policy Exceptions 
• Student Education Records 
  • Notification of FERPA Rights 
  • Disclosure of Student and Alumni Information 
  • Changes to Personal Information 
• Student Address, Telephone, and Name Change Requests 
• Student Identification Cards 

Walden Awards and Honoraria 

• Walden Awards 
• Undergraduate Academic Recognition 
• Presentation Honoraria