Application Procedures
Application materials may be obtained from Wilmington University’s website, or in person from the Admissions Office or at any of the University locations. The application may also be completed online via the Wilmington University home page at www.wilmu.edu.
Freshmen applicants must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a completed application with the required application fee.
2. Submit an official high school or GED transcript to the Admissions Office. Transcripts are “official” when they are in a sealed envelope from the sending institution or sent electronically from the school of attendance. The institution must be recognized by the Department of Education or (for nonpublic schools) accredited through a regional agency or by the National Association of Independent Schools.
3. SAT or ACT scores are not required for general admission but are taken into consideration for mathematics and English placement. As required by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), student athletes must submit SAT or ACT scores.
4. For new students, it is suggested to arrange a meeting with an Admissions Specialist at the University location of attendance. At the meeting, new students will learn about additional major-specific requirements.
5. English and Math Skills Assessments are required for any undergraduate student who has not transferred acceptable credits for the following requirements: MAT 121, MAT 201, MAT 205, or ENG 121. These results permit the University to place the student in the appropriate level math or English course. Students who provide documentation of the following scores will be exempt from the skills assessment that area:
• An Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores of 480 or above will be exempt from the English placement (this is applicable for SAT's taken during the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond).
• A Math score of 530 or above will be exempt from the Math placement (this is applicable for SAT's taken during the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond).
• SAT scores prior to 2016-2017:
• Individual Reading and Writing scores of 450 or above will be exempt from the English placement.
• A Math score of 450 or above will be exempt from the Math placement.
Transfer applicants must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a completed application with the required application fee.
2. Contact all previously attended post-secondary institutions to send official transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions. Students with fewer than 15 transfer credits are required to submit an official high school transcript or GED to the Office of Admissions. Credits earned at Wilmington University cannot be applied to satisfy this high school transcript submission policy and related high school transcript waiver policy.
3. For new students, it is suggested to arrange a meeting with an Admissions Specialist to learn about additional major-specific requirements.
4. English and Math Skills Assessments are required for any undergraduate student who has not transferred acceptable credits for the following requirements: MAT 110, MAT 201, MAT 205, or ENG 121. These assessment results permit the University to place the student in the appropriate level math or English course. Students who provide documentation of the following scores will be exempt from the skills assessment that area:
• An Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or above will be exempt from the English placement (this is applicable for SAT's taken during the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond).
• A Math score of 530 or above will be exempt from the Math placement (this is applicable for SAT's taken during the 2016-2017 academic year and beyond).
• SAT scores prior to 2016-2017:
• Individual Reading and Writing Scores of 450 or above will be exempt from the English placement.
• A Math score of 450 or above will be exempt from the Math placement.
There are three main admissions statuses for freshmen and transfer undergraduate students at Wilmington University: 1) Conditional Acceptance; 2) Full Acceptance; and 3) Admitted.
Below is a description of each status.
Applying for a Certificate:
If you are a new student or someone that has not been enrolled in courses for three consecutive semesters, please submit an application. If you are a current student wishing to pursue a certificate, please contact your Academic Advisor for next steps.
Transcript Requirements: Some certificates require completion of upper level courses. If this is a requirement for your specific certificate, unofficial transcript submission will be requested by the Admissions department upon submission and processing of your admissions application.
If the certificate option that you are applying for is eligible for financial aid, please submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Financial Aid Eligibility for Certificates:
Some certificates are eligible for financial aid. Please visit this website for a complete listing of financial aid eligible certificates:
https://www.wilmu.edu/financialaid/eligiblecertificateprograms.aspx
Adding a certificate to the same academic level as the applicant’s program: A request may be submitted with an Admissions Specialist.
Adding a certificate to a different academic level as the applicant’s program: An application to admission must be submitted. For a listing of certificates, visit the Wilmington University website at: https://www.wilmu.edu/certificates/index.aspx