Academic Information

Admission

Individuals seeking admission to Walla Walla University must apply for admission either online at wallawalla.edu/apply or on forms supplied by the Marketing and Enrollment Services office. Prospective undergraduate students must meet admission requirements as outlined in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Prospective graduate students must meet admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Bulletin. A “Steps to Enrollment Checklist” for undergraduate and graduate students can be found at apply.wallawalla.edu/info.

North Pacific Union Conference K-12 teachers who are not seeking to obtain a degree do not need to apply for admission.

Individuals who are not seeking a degree may apply at the Academic Records Office to take courses for which they have sufficient background. As non-matriculating students, they are not eligible for a degree, although by completing requirements for regular admission they may become degree candidates.

Veterans Registration

Students receiving Veterans educational benefits need to register for a full summer course load. Questions regarding enrollment for summer school should be directed to the veteran’s advisor in the Academic Records Office at (509) 527-2811.

Late Registration

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 taking short‑term courses must be registered and in attendance the first day of classes.

Course Load

The maximum course load for which an undergraduate student may enroll is 12 credits distributed evenly throughout the eight-week session, unless the associate vice president for Academic Administration approves an overload. A course load of 9-12 credits is considered a full load for undergraduate students for the eight-week session. Course loads for graduate students vary according to the program of study.

Withdrawals

Students withdrawing from any or all courses must submit the appropriate official withdrawal form to the Academic Records Office before the class is 75 percent over. During Summer Session, withdrawal deadlines vary according to the starting date and duration of each class; the table below lists main session withdrawal deadlines, as well as tuition refund deadlines. A complete schedule of withdrawal deadlines for all sessions is available at the Academic Records Office.

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. Refunds, if applicable, will be based on the date these arrangements are completed, not the date course attendance ended.

Refund and Withdrawal Deadlines

 

Course
Session Dates*

 100% Tuition
Refund Deadline

 75% Tuition
Refund Deadline

 50% Tuition
Refund Deadline

 Last day to Withdraw
 from a Class

 June 22 – July 31

 June 24

 July 1

 July 10

 July 24

 June 22 – August 14

 June 27

 July 3

 July 16

 August 2

 June 22 – August 28

 June 28

 July 8

July 22

 August 14

 

*Additional deadline information is available from the Academic Records Office at (509) 527-2811.

Registration

Continuing or returning students may register for classes online through myWWU beginning April 13. New students, including Summer Advantage participants, will be given an opportunity to register at academy campuses or by phone (800) 558-2132 after about April 20. Distance learning students may register according to the instructions at wallawalla.edu/academics/distance-learning (see Online and Hybrid Courses).

North Pacific Union Conference K-12 teachers who qualify for conference sponsorship may register online at wallawalla.edu/k12 after about April 20. Conference authorization will be verified before the registration is processed. Early registration is encouraged.

Any students, including K-12 teachers, who have not completed registration in advance or need to add a class, may contact the Academic Records Office at 527-2811 on the first day of classes if the course is still open or has not been cancelled. Registration is not official until all procedures have been completed and financial clearance has been arranged.

Financial Clearance

Online financial clearance is required and may be arranged through a student’s myWWU account or through Student Financial Services after June 3 (see Financial Information).

Students who register for classes but do not obtain financial clearance by 4 p.m. on June 22 will be automatically dropped from their courses.

Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory Registration

Students planning to enroll at the Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory must apply online at rosario.wallawalla.edu.