Academic Information

Admission

Main Campus

Undergraduate students must meet the requirements for admission to the freshman class or advanced standing as outlined in the online College Bulletin. Graduate students must meet admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate School Bulletin. North Pacific Union Conference K-12 teachers should apply through their conference educational superintendent.

Mature individuals who apply through the Office of Enrollment but who are ineligible for regular admission or are not working on a degree may register for any course for which they have sufficient background (non-matriculating). Such students are not eligible for a degree; however, by completing requirements for regular admission they may become degree candidates.

Marine Station - Rosario Beach

Students planning to enroll at the Marine Station should submit a Marine Station application and deposit.

Registration

Continuing/returning students may preregister for classes beginning April 18, either online through oasis or in person at the Academic Records Office. New students, including Smart Start participants, will be given an opportunity to preregister at academy campuses or by phone (800-558-2132) after April 18. Financial clearance is also required and may be arranged at Student Financial Services after June 6. Please note financial aid deadlines.

North Pacific Union Conference K-12 teachers who have obtained approval for conference sponsorship will be given an opportunity to register online or by mail after April 18. Early registration is encouraged.

Any students, including K-12 teachers, who have not completed registration in advance may register during regular office hours on the first day of classes. Registration is not official until all procedures have been completed and financial clearance has been arranged.

Registration will be held at the Marine Station on Tuesday, June 21, at 6:00 p.m. Students should arrive on campus June 21. Financial arrangements must be made prior to arrival at the station.

Students who register after a class or workshop has begun will be charged a late registration fee of $75. Students may not register for eight-week classes after the first week of the summer term. Students enrolling for short-term courses must be in attendance the first day of classes.

The maximum number of credits for which an undergraduate student may enroll is 6 credits per 4 weeks unless a request for an overload is approved by the associate vice president for academic administration. A course load of 9-12 credits for undergraduate students or 7-13 credits for graduate students will be considered a full load for the summer session.

Undergraduate students receiving veterans educational benefits need to register for a full course load of 9-12 credits. Questions regarding enrollment for summer school should be directed to the veterans adviser in the Academic Records office.

Students withdrawing from college or from individual courses must submit the appropriate official drop voucher to the Academic Records office before the class is 75% over. During Summer Session, withdrawal deadlines vary according to the starting date and duration of each class. The following schedule lists withdrawal deadlines as well as tuition refund deadlines.

When a student withdraws during the quarter, no refund will be made until 30 days after the close of the month in which the student withdrew. Students who leave school without completing withdrawal procedures will be charged until proper arrangements are made.

A Smart Start Summer Scholarship is available to any undergraduate student who has never taken a class at Walla Walla College (except as a high school or academy student). A student in this program who registers for 12 credit hours receives a $3,000 summer scholarship, plus a $500 cash rebate if the student enrolls full time fall quarter, for a total savings of $3,500 off the regular full summer tuition rate. The scholarship and rebate will be prorated for students who take 3-11 credits. The Smart Start Summer Scholarship is available only to students who enroll on the College Place campus.

Students interested in the Smart Start Summer Scholarship program should follow the usual application procedure for admission to Walla Walla College and indicate their interest in the summer smart start program on the application. After having been accepted to the College, a student may reserve a place in the Smart Start Summer Scholarship program by sending a $25 non-refundable deposit. The reservation and deposit should be sent by May 27, as enrollment is limited. The Summer Session office will notify the student regarding acceptance into the program.

The net tuition cost for a full summer load is $2,044—a savings of $3,500 after fall rebate off the regular price of $5,544. The tuition due at registration is $2,544. (The $500 rebate is awarded upon verification of enrollment after the tenth day of fall quarter.) Additional costs include:

• Non-refundable deposit ($25)
• Dormitory rent ($75-79 per week; Smart Start students are expected to live in the dormitory if their permanent address is outside the Walla Walla Valley.)
• Meals (approximately $55-60 per week)
• Textbooks (approximately $200)
• Insurance ($281 or waiver)
• Miscellaneous expenses (A few courses have additional fees.
• Credit hours in excess of 12, if any, will be charged at the regular summer tuition rate of $462 per credit.

The tuition fee is due at registration. Other charges are due when billed. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.

While the College cannot guarantee employment, some job opportunities are available on campus for students who wish to work. A reasonable work load for a summer student taking a full academic load is 8-10 hours per week.

Summary

In summary, a Smart Start Summer Scholarship student must:

1. Have earned zero college credit at Walla Walla College (except as a full-time academy or high school student).
2. Meet the Walla Walla College admission requirements and be admitted to the College as a regular student on the College Place campus.
3. Send in the Smart Start Summer Scholarship reservation form with a $25 non-refundable deposit.
4. Pay the tuition balance at registration, plus other charges when billed.
5. Live in the dormitory, if the student’s permanent address is outside the Walla Walla Valley.