An individual may attend classes at Walsh College only by making formal application and by being admitted to Walsh College under one of the student classifications listed below. All students, regardless of their classification status, are subject to the policies and regulations of Walsh College that are outlined in the academic catalog, published in subsequent bulletins, or posted at Walsh College.
Bachelor's Degree Student
A student attending classes as a bachelor's degree seeking student must meet the admissions requirements set forth in the section entitled Bachelor's Degree Admission Requirements. The student must successfully complete all the prescribed coursework to meet the admissions requirements for a bachelor's degree. A student entering Walsh College as a bachelor's degree seeking student will be provided an academic program plan prior to registering for classes. Only a student officially accepted by Walsh College may enroll in classes. A bachelor's level student is classified based upon the number of semester credit hours earned. A freshman is defined as a student who has completed 29 semester credit hours or less. A sophomore is defined as a student who has completed between 30 and 59 semester credit hours. A junior is defined as a student who has completed between 60 and 89 semester credit hours. A senior is defined as a student who has completed 90 or more semester credit hours.
Master's Degree Student
A student attending classes as a master's degree seeking student must meet the admissions requirements set forth in the section entitled Master's Degree Admission Requirements. Master's level coursework successfully completed by a student while attending classes under this status is applicable toward the graduation requirements necessary for a master's degree. Master's degree seeking students will be provided an academic program plan prior to registering for classes. Only a student officially accepted by Walsh College may enroll in classes.
Master's Level Certificate Student
An individual attending classes as a master's level certificate seeking student must meet the admission requirements set forth in the section entitled Master's Level Certificate Admission Requirements. Coursework successfully completed by a student while attending classes under this status will earn college credit and will be applicable toward the requirements necessary to earn a master's level certificate. A student entering Walsh College as a master's level certificate-seeking candidate will be issued a certificate program plan prior to registering for classes. Only a student officially accepted by Walsh College may enroll in classes. Master's level certificate-seeking students will be required to meet all course prerequisites. Courses taken as a master's level certificate student will be reflected on a non-degree transcript.
Doctoral Degree Student
A student attending classes as a doctoral degree seeking student must meet the admissions requirements set forth in the section entitled Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements. Doctoral level coursework successfully completed by a student while attending classes under this status is applicable toward the graduation requirements necessary for a doctoral degree. Doctoral degree seeking students will be provided an academic program plan prior to registering for classes. Only a student officially accepted by Walsh College as a doctoral degree seeking student may enroll in doctoral-level classes.
Non-Degree Student
A student attending classes as a non-degree degree seeking student must meet the admissions requirements set forth in the section entitled Non-Degree Student Admission Requirements. A student attending under this status will be required to meet all course prerequisites and will receive college credit for courses successfully completed in accordance with the Bachelor's Level and Master's Level Earned Credit policies. All courses taken and grades received will appear on a non-degree transcript. If credit earned as a non-degree student is later applied toward a Walsh College degree or certificate program, the credits attempted and grades earned will be considered Walsh College credit and will be computed in the student’s cumulative grade point average as part of the degree or certificate program academic transcript. Time limitations for transferability as determined by each academic area may apply.
Guest Student at Walsh College
Students pursuing a degree at another accredited institution may enroll in selected courses at Walsh College under the status of guest student. Accredited institutions are accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) www.chea.org and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Guest students will be considered non-degree students and must follow the requirements set forth in the section entitled Non-Degree Student Admission Requirements. It is the responsibility of the guest student to obtain home institution approval to accept the course and credits earned. Walsh College reserves the right to deny guest status and/or to limit the number of courses taken as a guest student. Accepted guest students may enroll in classes. Guest students will be required to meet course prerequisites or obtain approval. Courses taken as a guest student are reflected on a non-degree transcript. If credit earned as a guest student at Walsh College is later applied toward a Walsh College degree or certificate program, the credits and grades earned will be considered Walsh College credit and computed in the student’s cumulative grade point average as part of the degree or certificate program academic transcript. Time limitations for transferability as determined by each academic area may apply.
Guest Student at another Institution
Walsh College students may request to enroll in coursework at another accredited college or university under the status of guest student. The student must receive approval from their academic advisor for guest student status before enrolling in a course. Permission may be granted when a course is not available at Walsh College in a critical time sequence for the student to graduate. If approval is granted, the Michigan Uniform Guest Application will be signed by the director of advising or designee. It is the student’s responsibility to verify that the institution is accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (chea.org) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The student must complete the coursework in the semester specified on the approved guest application. The following criteria must also be met:
Bachelor's level students must earn a grade of “C” (2.000) or better to have the credits applied toward a Walsh College bachelor's degree program. Credits earned as a Guest Student are considered transfer credit and will not be computed in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Master's level students must earn a grade of “B” (3.000) or better to have the credits applied toward a Walsh College master's degree program. Credits earned as a Guest Student are considered transfer credit and will not be computed in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
It is the student’s responsibility to have an official transcript forwarded to Walsh College upon course completion at the guest college or university.
Audit Student
An individual who does not qualify for admission to either the bachelor's or master's degree programs at Walsh College or who wishes to take courses on a no-grade, non-credit basis can enroll under the status of audit student. Enrollment in courses as an audit student is subject to class availability. Only a student officially accepted by Walsh College may enroll in classes. A student attending under this status will be required to meet all course prerequisites. Courses taken as an audit student are on a no-grade, non-credit basis, and college credit will not be granted. An audit student pays the same tuition and fees as one who takes the course for credit. Courses taken as an audit student will be reflected on a non-degree transcript.
International Student
After being admitted to Walsh College, a student who attends school on an F-1 visa and requires an I-20 Form should contact their international student advisor/DSO for specific requirements. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) requires a student on a non-immigrant student visa to pursue full-time enrollment in a specified bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree program. International students should refer to the International Student section of this academic catalog for additional requirements.