WASHINGTON
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAMS
16530 Ventura
Blvd
Suite #204
Encino, CA 91436
Tel: 818-285-1978
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Admission
Enrollment Agreement
DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAMS
Admission Procedure
Intellectual Performance and Personal
Attributes
Admissions Procedure
TOEFL Test
Transfer Students
Transfer Credit Request
Evaluation of Transfer Credits
Policy Regarding Credit for Experiential Learning
Successful Enrollment
Academic Advisor
Admission to WIU is based on evidence of a student's ability to benefit from the educational programs.
Such evidence may include any or all of the following: student's academic record in other institutions, student's motivation and educational objectives.
Intellectual Performance and Personal Attributes
WIU seeks to enroll students who show intellectual ability, leadership potential, and resourcefulness in professional, extracurricular, and community activities.
Admissions Procedure
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The Admissions and Students Affairs Department and the office of the Registrar are in charge of receiving and processing all applications as well as evaluating them. Applicants will be notified in writing about the status of their application. Admission to WIU is based on evidence of a student's ability to benefit from the educational programs.
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
For the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programs the admission requirements are:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (BA, BS).
- Minimum GPA of 2.70.
- GMAT (If Candidate’s GPA’s below 2.70).
- Official Transcripts.
- Completed Application along with the proper fees.
- Resume of your prior school credits, learning experiences, and work history is required only as a proof that the student is interested in the chosen field.
- If English is not the student's first language; the student needs to take the TOEFL examination and submit scores at the time of registration.
If the GMAT requirements have not been completed, the candidate can enroll in the program as a Pre-MBA. (If required, student must take the GMAT during the first semester.)
TOEFL Test
If English is not the student's first language, the student must take the TOEFL examination. All applicants, regardless of citizenship, who have not attended schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years full-time where English is the principal language of instruction must present a minimum score of 500 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL results submitted must not have been earned more than two years prior to the desired enrollment date.
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
For the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) programs the admission requirements are:
- High school diploma or a GED equivalency certificate.
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Official Transcripts.
- Completed Application along with the proper fees.
- If English is not the student's first language; the student needs to take the TOEFL examination and submit scores at the time of registration.
Associate of Science in Business (ASB)
For the Associate of Science in Business (ASB) programs the admission requirements are:
- High school diploma or a GED equivalency certificate.
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Official Transcripts.
- Completed Application along with the proper fees.
- If English is not the student's first language; the student needs to take the TOEFL examination and submit scores at the time of registration.
Transfer Students
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
According to Title 5, Division 7.5 of Private Post-Secondary Education, Article 16 §71865 (b)(1) no more than 6 graduate semester units or the equivalent in other units awarded by another institution may be credited toward a Master’s Degree.
The transferable units may be derived from a combination of any or all of the following:
- Institutions approved by the WIU Council.
- Public or private institutions of higher learning accredited by an Accrediting Association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- For Non-U.S. credentials, WIU will accept credit work completed at recognized institutions located outside of the United States.
- WIU recognizes the evaluation recommendations of the agency whose standards are those approved by the National Council on the Evaluation of Non-U.S. Credentials, namely the International Educational Research Foundation.
- For MBA programs only. No more than 25% of the units required for the Master’s degree programs may be awarded for a final product such as thesis.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
A student will qualify for admission as a transfer student if the student has a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better in all transferable units attempted, and is in good standing at the last college or university attended.
Maximum Credits In Transfer: According to Title 5, Division 7.5 of Private Post-Secondary Education, Article 15 § 71850 (b)(1) a maximum of 75 percent of the total credits that are required to complete the degree program may be applied toward the ASB or BBA program.
Associate of Science in Business (ASB)
A student will qualify for admission as a transfer student if the student has a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better in all transferable units attempted, and is in good standing at the last college or university attended.
Maximum Credits In Transfer: According to Title 5, Division 7.5 of Private Post-Secondary Education, Article 15 § 71850 (b)(1) a maximum of 75 percent of the total credits that are required to complete the degree program may be applied toward the ASB or BBA program.
Transfer Credit Request
Students requesting transfer credits must submit a written request along with official transcripts, university course catalog description, test scores (if available), and other pertinent course information (for example, syllabus, required reading, portfolio) at the time of registration. The Office of Admission and Records will evaluate the transferability of the credits.
Evalutation of Transfer Credits
When a student is admitted, the Admissions and Records Officer will evaluate previous college work in relation to the requirements of WIU. All degree candidates will be issued a credit summary during the first semester of attendance. The admissions office will convert quarter units of credit transferred to the institution to semester units by multiplying the total of quarter units by two-thirds.
Transfer credits should be submitted as part of the admission process. After it has been determined which courses will be accepted for transfer credits from another institution, the student's WIU transcript will reflect these courses. Then the standard program length will be shortened to reflect the transfer courses and the maximum time frame recalculated.
Transferable courses are those designated for degree credits by the institution offering the courses. Credits may be granted only if the subject matter of courses is applicable to programs offered by WIU.
Policy Regarding Credit for Experiential Learning
WIU does not allow any credits for experiential learning. Course work completed at other accredited institutions, documented as non-collegiate courses and/or professional and experiential learning will NOT be accepted toward the satisfaction of the degree requirements.
In view of the foregoing regulations, the student should notify the Office of Admissions and Records immediately of a change in the objective specified in the evaluation. While the evaluation for a student remains valid, the student is held responsible for complying with all changes in regulations and procedures, which appear in subsequent catalogs.
Successful Enrollment
Washington International University will mail the first lesson and the initial correspondence material to the student within seven (7) days after the student’s admission.
Academic Advisor
Academic Advising is considered an integral part of a student’s academic experience. At the beginning of the first semester, all matriculated students are assigned an academic advisor, generally a faculty member in the student’s major. The academic advisor and the student will work together to evaluate the student’s educational goals. Advisors are available to guide and support students, but it is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with academic policies and programs and to assume responsibility for his or her academic program.
At Washington International University, student success is important to us. This is why we have made it easy for you to contact us whenever you have a question or problem. Please refer to the “Contact Us” section for business hours and contact information.
The concept of directed independent study is a shared responsibility between the prospective adult learner and our institution. Washington International University will assign a faculty advisor to each student.