Academic policies developed and announced in the course of the school year have the same application as those published in this bulletin. Students wishing any exception to published policy may petition to the Academic Standards Committee. Forms for this purpose are available at the Academic Records Office and online.
Students in this program will take classes selected from the following remedial courses: ENGL 100, GNRL 100, MDEV 001, MDEV 003, and RDNG 100. In addition, courses within the regular college curriculum may be taken, as approved by the Director of Academic Advisement. Students are registered for courses within this curriculum on the basis of test scores from their entrance examinations, placement tests, and/or secondary school grades, and must complete these course requirements during their first two quarters of attendance. Credit received from the courses in this curriculum does not apply to the 192 quarter hours for graduation. However, the credit will apply toward the minimum study load for a term.
The Director of Academic Advisement closely advises and schedules regular academic counseling sessions for all students in this program. This counseling procedure continues through the first two quarters, although many transitional students are able to carry a full college load by the beginning of the second quarter.
Before leaving this program, students will be expected to earn a minimum grade of C- in all required remedial classes and a GPA, calculated on all courses taken, of 2.0 or above. Those who do not meet these specified requirements will be subject to dismissal.
The academic study load at Walla Walla College is computed in quarter hours, one quarter hour normally representing one class meeting per week or three hours of laboratory work per week. Thus, a three-quarter-hour class would meet three times each week. For each quarter hour of credit earned, a student is expected to spend at least two clock hours a week in outside preparation or three hours a week in supervised study or laboratory work.
The normal course load is 16-17 hours per quarter. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may request to register for 18 quarter hours if their grade-point average for the previous quarter was 3.00 (B) or better. Undergraduate students on academic probation will carry a reduced course load.
The following minimum study loads will satisfy the parties indicated; however, in order to graduate in four years the student should take 16 hours per quarter.
Financial Aid |
12 quarter hours |
Immigration Authorities |
12 quarter hours |
Social Security |
12 quarter hours |
Veterans |
12 quarter hours |
The academic year is divided into four academic quarters, Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer. Full-year online registration is available to all continuing students who are upper classmen. Continuing lower classmen may register online quarter-by-quarter. Registration dates will be announced. Registration is official only after all procedures required by the College have been completed and all fees have been paid. Students who do not receive financial clearance by the end of the second day of classes will have their registration cancelled and will have to re-register on a space available basis. Faculty advisers are available to assist students with registration and in planning academic programs.
Students are not permitted to attend courses for which they have not registered. Students will not be permitted to register for two classes which meet concurrently.
REGISTRATION WITHOUT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. Walla Walla College recognizes that in some instances a student may not be able to provide an official transcript immediately prior to enrolling at the college. At the college's discretion, some students may be allowed to enroll prior to admission on the basis of work shown on unofficial or incomplete transcripts. Students who have enrolled directly from high school in this fashion will have a maximum of three consecutive quarters to have their official transcripts received by the Enrollment Office. No further enrollment will be allowed until the transcripts are on file. Transfer students allowed to enroll on this basis must have their official complete transcript(s) on file by the end of their first quarter in order to continue enrollment.
FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE. All freshmen are expected to attend the JumpStart Program, (Freshmen Experience class) which takes place the week prior to the beginning of Autumn quarter classes. The JumpStart Program focuses on topics and activities that will help students make a successful transition to college academically, socially and spiritually. JumpStart includes regular orientation information, financial clearance, course placement, academic advisement and finalization of the registration process. Students who successfully complete the JumpStart Program receive one elective credit. A fee is assessed for this program; see the Academic Fee Section of the Financial Bulletin.
LATE REGISTRATION. Students citing unusual circumstances may register after the designated registration periods; however, they will be charged a late registration fee, and may expect a reduction in course load. Students may register between the 5th and 10th days of the quarter only with permission of the instructors involved.
CHANGES IN REGISTRATION. Changes in registration may be made during the first four days of instruction without charge. Course changes after that require advance permission from the instructor and from the student's academic adviser; there is also a fee for each course added or dropped. Courses may not be added after the tenth day of any quarter.
STUDENT APPEALS. Students have a right to appeal decisions and actions relating to their programs. Academic appeals should be directed to the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration, social appeals to the Vice President for Student Administration, and financial appeals to the Director of Student Financial Services. If satisfaction is not obtained, students may consult the Walla Walla College Grievance Policy.
WITHDRAWALS. Students withdrawing from all classes must submit an official College Withdrawal Form to the Academic Records Office. Students withdrawing from individual courses must submit a Change of Registration voucher to the Academic Records Office signed by the instructor involved and the student's adviser. The final date for dropping a course is listed in the academic calendar.
An instructor or department chair/school dean may drop a student from a course during the 100% refund period if the student has not satisfied the prerequisites for the course and the student is informed.
WHITMAN COLLEGE RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT. Students in good and regular standing may request to concurrently enroll in a Whitman College class through a reciprocal program in which tuition is paid at Walla Walla College while the student registers at Whitman College. Some restrictions apply; the program is intended for students who wish to take a course that is not available at Walla Walla College. The application process should be initiated through the office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration at least three weeks before the beginning of the term in which concurrent enrollment is desired.
ADMISSION TO UPPER-DIVISION STATUS. A student may register for upper-division courses provided that he/she has completed a general studies mathematics course, ENGL 121, 122, and has completed or is currently registered for 223, or 323 (College Writing or its equivalent) and has completed 45 quarter hours of college course work.
SENIOR REGISTRATION FOR GRADUATE COURSES. Seniors who wish to take graduate (500-level) courses must submit a petition, a copy of a degree audit or a copy of their approved senior outline, and a current transcript to the Graduate Standards Committee for evaluation. Approval to register is based upon the student's background for the course in question and a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA. Academic Standards Committee must approve the petition to have the course apply to the undergraduate program. Courses so taken will be marked on the transcript as applying to the undergraduate degree. Seniors wishing to take credit to be applied toward a future graduate program should consult the Graduate Bulletin.
AUDIT. Students may audit classes provided they (1) register in the usual manner; (2) receive prior approval of the instructor, because certain classes and labs may not be audited; (3) pay any special fees, as appropriate; and (4) pay one-half tuition. Students auditing courses are not required to do class assignments or take tests. They receive no grades and no academic credit. Students may not take challenge or waiver examinations for courses they have audited. Students with a Walla Walla College cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.00 and a course load of at least 13-16 hours (excluding audit courses) pay a special fee if their total credits exceed 16 hours. See the Academic Fee section of the student Finance Bulletin.
FRESHMEN. Students who have met the college entrance requirements and have completed less than 45 quarter hours are classified as freshmen.
SOPHOMORES. Students who have completed a minimum of 45 quarter hours with a grade-point average of at least 2.00 are classified as sophomores.
JUNIORS. Students who have completed a minimum of 90 quarter hours with a grade-point average of at least 2.00 are classified as juniors.
SENIORS. Students who have completed a minimum of 136 quarter hours with a grade-point average of at least 2.00 are classified as seniors. Seniors who can complete all degree requirements during the current school year are eligible for class membership.
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS. Students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and are registered for work which does not ordinarily apply toward an advanced degree are classified as postgraduates.
GRADUATE STUDENTS. Students who have been accepted into one of the graduate programs are classified as graduate students.
NONMATRICULATED STUDENTS. Individuals ineligible for regular admission or who do not intend to matriculate in an academic program at Walla Walla College are considered nonmatriculated. (See Admission to the College: Nonmatriculated Admission)
SPECIAL STUDENTS. Students who are currently enrolled as students in secondary school and who have permission from their principal to take certain college-level courses are classified as special students.
An integral part of the mission of Walla Walla College is to prepare its students to be responsible individuals with Christian values. The College expects all members of its community to have integrity, including a steadfast adherence to honesty. Faculty have a responsibility to foster integrity by example and instruction. Students have a responsibility to learn, respect, and practice integrity.
All acts of dishonesty are unacceptable, including cheating, plagiarism, forgery, misrepresentation, falsification, prohibited collaboration, and prohibited use of files. Departments or schools may have specific criteria for behavior and skills suitable to their disciplines which will be communicated to students, typically in course syllabi.
Violation of academic integrity will result in disciplinary action. Teachers and administrators will follow approved guidelines which are available upon request in the office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration.
The grade-point average is computed by totaling the grade points of all courses taken at Walla Walla College and dividing by the total quarter hours for which grades are received. Only the best grade of a repeated course will be calculated in the grade-point average. The AU, I, IP, NC, S, W and X are disregarded in computing the grade-point average.
A report of grades is available on the WWC web-site for students (and parents of dependent students) at the end of each quarter. Classes taken for 0 credit may only be graded S/NC.
The following grades are used:
A |
4.0 |
C+ |
2.3 |
D |
1.0 |
A- |
3.7 |
C |
2.0 |
D- |
0.7 |
B+ |
3.3 |
C- |
1.7 |
F |
0.0 |
B |
3.0 |
D+ |
1.3 |
S/NC |
0.0 |
B- |
2.7 |
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In place of grades, the following symbols are used:
I |
— Incomplete |
In the case of incomplete work due to justifiable cause, if at least 50 percent of the course has been completed, the instructor may assign a grade of Incomplete, allowing the student an extension of time to complete the course requirements. The Incomplete is not a permanent grade, although the permanent record will show it was assigned temporarily. The instructor for the course also submits a default grade for the course that the student will be assigned if no further work is done in the allotted time, taking into account all the course requirements.
In order for a student to receive an Incomplete, the instructor and the student must complete a contract specifying the reasons for the student not completing the course requirements, the conditions for removal of the Incomplete, and the default grade. Teacher and student retain copies of the contract and a third copy is sent to the Academic Records Office.
The student is responsible to meet the conditions of the contract including submission of all required work to the teacher on or before the published deadline, three weeks before the close of the following term (excluding summer session for undergraduates). Extraordinary appeals should be directed to the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration.
I* |
— Standing Incomplete |
IP |
— In Progress |
IP grading approved for undergraduate approved courses, particularly courses that extend beyond regular grading periods. Courses to receive IP grading will be approved by Curriculum Committee.
S/NC |
— Satisfactory/No Credit |
Indicates that credit earned was satisfactory (C or better) or that the credit was not earned because performance did not meet the minimum standards for a satisfactory grade. Some professional schools calculate the NC mark as an F grade when computing the grade-point average.
W |
— Official Withdrawal |
Courses dropped during the first two weeks of the term will not appear on the student's record. Courses dropped thereafter will appear on the permanent record with a W.
X |
— Unofficial Withdrawal |
Indicates that the student discontinued class attendance prior to the fifth week, mid-term, but failed to withdraw officially.
AU |
— Audit |
GRADE ERRORS AND CORRECTIONS. Grades will be processed and posted to the Web for viewing at the close of each quarter. Upon viewing grades via the secured web site, the student should carefully check the accuracy of the courses recorded, quarter hours, and grades. Grades may be changed only if an error has been made in calculating or recording the grade. Students will have until the last day to drop classes during the next regular quarter to report any discrepancies to the Academic Records Office.
ADMISSION WITH PROBATION. Under special circumstances, students whose cumulative grade point average is less than 2.0 are admitted on academic probation. These students receive a letter specifying the terms of probationary status, which often include biweekly conferences with an adviser or special adviser. Probation students who do not meet the specified terms during their first quarter will be subject to dismissal.
ACADEMIC WARNING. A student whose cumulative grade point average and previous quarter grade point average is 2.00 or higher, but whose current quarter grade point average is below 2.00, receives a warning letter from the Associate Vice-President for Academic Administration. A copy of the letter is sent to the student's academic advisers to ensure appropriate advisement for the ensuing term.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL. When a student's cumulative grade point average on courses taken at Walla Walla College falls below 2.00, or when a student's quarter grade point average falls below 2.00 on courses taken at WWC, for two consecutive quarters, that student is automatically placed on academic probation. After quarter grades are processed, probationary status is communicated to the student in writing by the Associate Vice-President for Academic Administration. A copy of the letter is also sent to the student's academic adviser.
Academic probation entails the following conditions, each intended to assist a student in improving scholastic performance:
If a student's cumulative grade point average is below 1.75, the following additional conditions must be met:
Probationary status typically extends for one quarter, during which the student must demonstrate academic ability and seriousness of purpose. This requirement is met by a grade point average for the quarter of at least 2.3 or C+ average with no F grades.
A student meeting these criteria may continue on academic probation for the ensuing quarter, bound by the conditions outlined above, until such time as the overall grade point average reaches at least 2.00. A student whose cumulative grade point average is 2.00 or above, but who has been placed on probation because of consecutive quarter grade point averages below 2.00, must attain a quarter grade point average of at least 2.00 to clear probation. A student failing to meet these criteria is subject to academic dismissal.
Academic dismissal is by action of the Academic Standards Committee upon review of the student's overall academic progress. The Associate Vice-President for Academic Administration notifies the student, in writing, of the committee's decision and the rights and process of appeal.
Following at least six months' absence from the college, a student dismissed for academic reasons may formally apply for readmission. The Admissions Committee will review the application and seek recommendations from the Academic Standards Committee. Convincing evidence will be required which demonstrates the student's commitment and potential for academic success.
CLASS ATTENDANCE.Students are responsible for punctual and regular attendance at all classes for which they are registered. Missing instruction for any reason may jeopardize the course grade.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS. All students are expected to take final examinations as scheduled. Requests for exceptions are to be submitted to the Associate Vice President for Academic Administration three weeks prior to the close of the quarter. A fee is assessed for each out-of-schedule examination; see the Academic Fee section of the Finance Bulletin.
TRANSCRIPTS. Official transcripts are issued from the Academic Records Office. Transcript requests must be in writing using a transcript request form or personal letter. Forms are available in the Academic Records Office or online at http://www.wwc.edu/academics/forms/records/transcript.pdf. Letters must include the student's ID number or Social Security number, birth date, dates of attendance, signature and return address. Requests for faxed transcripts must include the following statement, "I realize my privacy may not be maintained." Faxed transcripts are not official transcripts. Transfer credit is not recorded after a student has ceased attendance at the College. There is a $5 charge per transcript.
Note: A student receiving financial aid must also meet satisfactory progress standards adopted by Student Financial Services. See the Financial Policies section of the Finance Bulletin for details.
DEAN'S LIST. The Associate Vice President for Academic Administration maintains a list of undergraduate students who have earned a minimum of 15 hours per quarter (excluding S credits, IP, and incompletes) and have achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or better. Students who have earned a G.P.A. above 3.75 appear on the Dean's List of Distinguished Students.
GRADUATION WITH HONORS. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree with the appropriate G.P.A. both overall and for credits earned at Walla Walla College will be awarded the degree with the following honors distinction:
|
3.50 - 3.74 |
cum laude (with distinction) |
|
3.75 - 3.89 |
magna cum laude (with great distinction) |
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3.90 - 4.00 |
summa cum laude (with highest distinction) |
Walla Walla College recognizes that students who have independently achieved college-level proficiency on the basis of work experience and study may receive credit for what they already know by challenging, validating, or waiving comparable classes offered by the College. (Certain college classes may not be challenged.)
APPLICATION FORMS. A current student wishing to obtain credit by examination must apply. Permission from the chair of the department in which the course is offered and permission of the course instructor are required. Application forms for challenge, validation, and/or waiver examinations may be obtained from the Academic Records Office. A student must have approval for an exam prior to taking an exam. Fees for these examinations are listed under the heading Special Fees in the Academic Fee section of the Finance Bulletin.
RESTRICTIONS. The following restrictions apply to all credit earned by examination.
CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS. A challenge examination is a college-prepared or a standardized examination which, if successfully completed, will yield regular college credit. The student must take the examination before enrolling for further study in the field of the examination. The challenge examination may not be repeated and must be taken prior to the final quarter of residence. Labs may be challenged by permission of school/department.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATION (CEEB). Regular college credit may be established by successful completion of an Advanced Placement (AP) examination. These tests are graded on a scale of 1 to 5.
Biology 101, 102, 103 General Biology
Students obtaining a 3 or higher on the Advancement Placement Biology examination will be awarded 12 quarter hours for BIOL 101, 102, 103. AP credit for Biology may not be accepted by some professional programs.
Chemistry 141, 142, 143 General Chemistry
Students receiving a score of 3 or greater on the AP Chemistry examination will be granted credit for 12 quarter hours of CHEM 141, 142, 143. Credit does not cover Introductory Chemistry and may not be accepted by some preprofessional programs. Credit will meet the General Studies laboratory science requirement.
Computer Science 141 Introduction to Programming and 142 Data Structures, Algorithms, and Objects
Students obtaining a 3 or higher on part A of the Advanced Placement Examination will be awarded 4 quarter hours for CPTR 141. Students obtaining a 3 or higher on parts A and B will be awarded 8 quarter hours for CPTR 141 and 142.
English 121, 122 College Writing I, II
Students obtaining a 3 on the Advanced Placement Language and Composition examination will be awarded 3 quarter hours as a substitute for ENGL 121. Those obtaining a 4 or 5 will be awarded 6 quarter hours as a substitute for ENGL 121 and 122. All students must take ENGL 223 or 323. Advanced placement credit may not be applied to HONR 141 or HONR 142.
English 121, College Writing, and 204 Introduction to Literature
Students obtaining a 3 on the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition examination will be awarded 4 quarter hours as a substitute for ENGL 204. Those obtaining a 4 or 5 will be awarded 7 quarter hours as a substitute for ENGL 204 and ENGL 121. All students must take ENGL 122 and ENGL 223 or 323. Advanced placement credit may not be applied to HONR 141 or HONR 142.
History 221, 222 History of the United States
Students obtaining a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination will receive 8 quarter hours, which will fulfill two quarters of the History requirement.
Language 101, 102, 103 (Introduction and elementary level)
Students obtaining a 3 on the Advanced Placement Language examination will be awarded 4 credit hours (101). Students obtaining a 4 on the examination will be awarded 8 credit hours (101, 102). Students obtaining a 5 on the examination will be awarded 12 credit hours (101, 102, 103).
Mathematics 181 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Students obtaining a score 3 or 4 on the AB test will receive 4 quarter hours for MATH 181.
Mathematics 181, 281 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, II
Students obtaining a score of 5 on the AB test or a score of 3 or 4 on the BC test will receive 8 quarter hours for MATH 181 and 281.
Mathematics 181, 281, 282 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, II, III
Students obtaining a score of 5 on the BC test will receive 12 quarter hours for MATH 181, 281, and 282
COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP). Walla Walla College grants credit for selected undergraduate college courses. For dates and specific information candidates should consult Counseling and Testing Services (Meske Hall, phone #527-2147) who administers these computer-based tests by appointment. These tests may not be repeated and must be taken prior to the student's completion of a total of 45 quarter hours of college credit.
A number of subject-matter examinations are offered by CLEP. Students obtaining the scales scores established by the following departments will receive credit toward that basic requirement. Students wishing credit in courses other than those listed below should consult the appropriate department chair.
Biology 101, 102, 103 General Biology
Students obtaining a scaled score of 54 in the Biology examination will receive 12 quarter hours, which will fulfill the basic science requirement. CLEP credit does not count toward a biology major and is not accepted by most professional schools (dentistry, medicine, etc.)
English 121 College Writing
Students who earn a scaled score of 50 in the English examination will receive 3 credit hours of credit for ENGL 121. All students must take ENGL 122, or HONR 142 and ENGL 223 or 323.
History 221, 222 History of the United States
Students who earn a scaled score of 50 in either or both of the American History subject-matter examinations will receive 4 or 8 quarter hours toward fulfillment of the basic history requirement. The CLEP subject-matter test covering early colonization to 1877 may substitute for HIST 221; that covering 1865 to the present may substitute for HIST 222.
Mathematics 117 Accelerated Precalculus
Students obtaining a scaled score of 55 in the College-Algebra-Trigonometry test will receive 5 quarter hours, which will fulfill the basic general-studies mathematics requirement.
Mathematics 121 Precalculus Mathematics I
Students obtaining a scaled score of 55 in the College Algebra test will receive 4 quarter hours, which will fulfill the basic mathematics requirement.
Mathematics 181 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Students obtaining a scaled score of 55 in the College with Elementary Functions test will receive 4 quarter hours for MATH 181.
Modern Language 101, 102, 103 (Introduction and elementary level)
German and Spanish examinations: Students obtaining a scaled score of 40-44 will receive 4 quarter hours in level 101. Students obtaining a scaled score of 45-49 will receive 8 quarter hours in levels 101 and 102. Students obtaining a scaled score of 50 and above will receive 12 quarter hours in levels 101, 102 and 103.
French examinations
Students obtaining a scaled score of 44-48 will receive 4 quarter hours in level 101. Students obtaining a scaled score of 49-53 will receive 8 quarter hours in levels 101 and 102. Students obtaining a scaled score of 54 and above will receive 12 quarter hours in levels 101, 102 and 103.
Sociology 204 General Sociology
Students obtaining a scaled score of 50 in the General Sociology examination will receive 4 quarter hours, which will fulfill the basic social studies requirements.
VALIDATION EXAMINATIONS. Students who have transcripts from non-accredited colleges and/or transcripts showing nontransferable college courses may request to take validation examinations in courses which are comparable to those offered by Walla Walla College. Upon successful completion of the examination(s), the student will be given credit as specified.
COURSE WAIVER EXAMINATIONS. A student may meet an academic requirement, within specified limits, by passing a waiver examination at least equal in scope and difficulty to a final examination in a course. Successful completion of the examination waives the curricular requirement, but does not result in credit earned. Thus, it does not reduce the total number of quarter hours required for a degree, but will increase the available number of elective hours. The waiver examination is administered by the department in which the course is offered and may not be repeated. Waiver examinations must be taken prior to the final quarter of residence.
TRANSFER CREDIT BY EXAMINATION. Credit earned by examination at other colleges or universities may be transferred provided such credit meets the guidelines used by Walla Walla College for credit by examination.
Students may repeat a course in which credit has been granted and grades have been received; however, academic credit may be earned only once. Regardless of the number of times a course is repeated, only the best grade will be computed in the grade-point average, though all grades will remain on the permanent record. This repeat work must be taken in a regularly offered class. Challenge examinations and independent or directed study arrangements are not allowed for repeat course work. Repeat course work for which an F has been received must be completed in residence unless permission to do otherwise is granted by the Academic Standards Committee.
Distance Learning courses taken through accredited institutions of higher education are acceptable as transfer credit by the College. Students not enrolling in WWC Distance Learning Program must obtain prior approval from their major department chair and Academic Standards Committee in order to be dually enrolled in a distance learning program. Seniors must have all distance learning completed prior to the beginning of their last quarter in residence.
Extension courses are offered by Walla Walla College on a limited basis. These off-campus courses provide opportunity for academic enrichment, acceleration, and continuing education.
The College accepts extension course credit from other institutions provided the institution offering the courses accepts similar credits toward a degree on its own campus.
Walla Walla College, together with nine other Seventh-day Adventist colleges in North America, founded an organization in 1967 for the purpose of providing opportunities for qualified students to study abroad while completing the requirements of their programs. The ACA program allows students to immerse themselves in the culture and life of the host country and to become conversant in the language. Presently, students may take a full year at:
Friedensau Adventist University, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany |
(German) |
Saleve Adventist University, Collonges-sous-Saleve |
(French) |
Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, Braunau, Austria |
(German) |
Istituto Avventista Villa Aurora, Florence, Italy |
(Italian) |
Colegio Adventista de Sagunto, Sagunto, Spain |
(Spanish) |
Universidad Adventista del Plata, Entre Ríos, Argentina |
(Spanish) |
Prerequisites for admission to a year of study abroad through ACA are:
Students planning to study under this program must submit a completed ACA application with a $100 refundable deposit by July 15, as there are usually more applications than spaces available. Information and applications may be obtained from the Academic Records Office or online at www.nadadventist.org/aca.
All applications and payments for tuition, room, and board are to be made through Walla Walla College. Any deviation from this schedule by students of Walla Walla College must be arranged in advance with the Office of Student Financial Services.
Students cannot plan on financial credit for work while residing in foreign countries. The student financial aid officer has information on grants and loans available to students for overseas study.
Academic credit may be granted for these studies so that a student may be able to complete a full college year abroad. Prospective students must have successfully completed one year of college French, German or Spanish or the equivalent as applicable, except for Italian. It is recommended that students desiring to participate do so during their sophomore year. Applicants must consult with their major professors, the Modern Language Department and the ACA Coordinator prior to enrollment. The Registrar, the chair of the applicant's major department, and the Academic Standards Committee will determine how the credits are applied.
(U.S. and Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Application and Application Fee
Applications must be completed entirely, printed in ink or typed, and signed by the applicant to begin the admissions process. Applications may also be submitted on-line at www.wwc.edu. A non-refundable $40 (U.S.) application fee is required and should be submitted at the time of application. School of Nursing transfer students are required to complete a general WWC application and a School of Nursing application as part of the admissions process.
Official Transcripts
Request official transcripts from the registrar of each institution attended and have them sent directly to the Enrollment Office of Walla Walla College. Failure to indicate at the time of application that work has been taken at other institutions invalidates the admission process Undergraduate students must have on file with the college either high school transcripts, GED scores or a letter verifying date of graduation/GED scores from administering institution in order to enroll. Students who complete a GED are also required to submit official transcripts of all high school work completed. Transfer students who are entering WWC are not required to supply an official high school transcript if they have junior or senior level status. Transfer student who are entering WWC are not required to supply an official high school transcript if they have junior or senior level status. Students already holding a baccalaureate degree are not required to submit high school transcripts. Should transcripts not be received in the time-frame described under the section Registration Without Official Transcripts, student status and financial aid at Walla Walla College may be affected. International transcripts will be evaluated in conjunction with published guidelines for each country.
Academic records become the property of the college and may be released intra-campus for purposes of academic advisement/evaluation/administration as deemed necessary. Copies or originals of admission documents cannot be released to the applicant. Transcripts, applications and other credentials submitted for admission will be destroyed after two years if the applicant does not enroll.
College Entrance Examination
ACT (American College Testing Program) and/or SAT test scores are required of entering freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 30 quarter credits (unless they've been out of high school for 5 or more years). The ACT Test may be taken upon arrival at WWC. Students without these test scores will be provisionally registered (provided other criteria are met) until they have taken the ACT during a regularly scheduled on-campus test date the first quarter in residence.
Please Note: To ensure academic success, English screening of all applicants is a part of the registration process unless the student has previous satisfactory ACT results.
All Seventh-day Adventist senior academies in the North Pacific Union Conference are non-Saturday testing centers for ACT. Students not enrolled at these high schools are invited to write or telephone the guidance counselor or principal at the academy of their choice to obtain information regarding participation in the ACT non-Saturday testing program.
Personal References
Request one individual, who knows your academic qualities well and is not related to you, to complete a reference form on your behalf. A possible reference may come from your academic adviser, guidance counselor, teacher/professor, or school administrator. The Portland campus School of Nursing program requires three completed recommendation forms. Students who have been academically dismissed or have been on academic probation and students who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony will be required to submit three completed recommendation forms. A person recommending you may submit an Online Reference at http://www.wwc.edu/enrollment/reference.
Transfer students must be in good and regular standing from the institution most recently attended when transferring to Walla Walla College. A letter of reference is requested from the most recently attended institution. Additional forms are available from the Office of Enrollment or online at http://www.wwc.edu/enrollment/apply/references.pdf.
TOEFL Test Requirement
If English is not their native language, students will demonstrate the ability to pursue studies in the English language by passing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The following TOEFL scores are required for entry into Walla Walla College:
A score of 79 or higher on the internet based exam.
A score of 213 or higher on the computer-based exam.
A score of 550 or higher on the written exam
In addition to the English proficiency test, students will be evaluated after arrival at Walla Walla College for appropriate placement in English.
Students who supply TOEFL scores and whose first language is not English who are transferring from an English medium secondary school, are required to take Walla Walla College's English Placement Test, which includes a writing sample. If students do not qualify for College Writing courses, they will be placed in an appropriate reading and/or writing class before entering ENGL 121.
Letter of Acceptance
After the applicants' transcripts and references have been received and approved by the Enrollment Office, prompt notification of acceptance is sent. Some applicants may be provisionally accepted if they have met the admission requirements but still have an official transcript outstanding. Applicants should not consider themselves accepted (and should not plan to reside or work on campus) until an official letter of acceptance is received. Applicants may check on the status of their application by calling 1-509-527-2327, 1-800-541-8900 or by consulting the WWC system.
Room Deposit
A $150 deposit is required to reserve a residence hall room. Upon the student's departure, a refund of up to $120 may be applied to the student's account. Charges for delayed departure, an uncleaned or damaged room, or failure to return keys are also applied. Should the student not enroll, the entire deposit is refunded. See the Financial Information section of this bulletin for residence hall costs.
Medical Information
The Student Health Service is directed by a registered nurse practitioner. Students are required to complete an insurance form and a Personal Health Assessment record, inclusive of immunization status. Forms are available from the Student Health Services Office or on-line (www.wwc.edu).
Immunization documentation required for admission includes: (a) tetanus-diphtheria (DT or Td) booster within the past 9 years; and (b) two measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. Also recommended are 4 or more oral polio vaccines (OPV). MMR and Td are available for a fee through the Student Health Services.