Location: Student Services Center, Room 210
Telephone: 801-626-6050
Email: recruit1@weber.edu
The Office of Student Recruitment and Orientation Services is the liaison between prospective students and the University. Staff from this office advise students on admission, scholarships, programs and majors, and provide campus tours. They also visit high schools and community colleges throughout the state and region. These visits are used to inform potential students, educators, and parents of the educational programs and opportunities available at Weber State University.
Campus visits may be scheduled through the Office of Student Recruitment and Orientation Services by phone or by visiting our Web site at weber.edu/getintoweber.
Location: Student Services Center, Room 210
Telephone: 801-626-6050
Internet Address:
weber.edu/orientation
All new students are strongly encouraged to attend New Student Orientation. This experience will help connect students with academic advisers, friends, and resources, easing the transition into the WSU community. During Orientation, students will have the opportunity to become familiar with:
View dates and times for New Student Orientations and register online at weber.edu/orientation.
Transfer students are strongly encouraged to contact the Student Recruitment Office for valuable information and assistance while making the transition to Weber State University. This office provides advisement on transferring courses and general education requirements, information on admission, scholarships and financial aid, and more. In addition, students can contact this office before taking a course from another school to determine its transferability or fill out the online transfer request form on the transfer guide website.
Please note that this office does not determine how courses will transfer; those decisions are made by academic departments. To see how your credits will transfer, first check the transfer guide to see if those courses have already been evaluated. If not, either submit the transfer request form on the transfer guide website or fill out the application for admission and send us a copy of your transcripts.
Before students may take classes at Weber State University, they must first be admitted. To apply for admission a student must submit a completed application for admission, a $30 non-refundable processing fee and official high school/college transcripts to the WSU Admissions Office located in the Student Services Center, Room 201. This may also be done by mail:
Students can complete an online application by going to www.weber.edu, click the "Apply" link in the upper right hand corner.
For more information visit the above Internet address or call 801-626-6743.
Refer to the Academic Calendar in this catalog for semester dates.
Specific guidelines for international students are described below.
Acceptance letters are sent to students for the academic semester indicated on their application. A student must inform the Admissions Office if they wish to begin school in a semester other than that listed on his/her acceptance letter.
Important: All information submitted for admission will be kept on file for one year. If applicants do not enroll within one year, the information will be destroyed.
Students will be considered freshmen if they meet any of the following criteria:
Application Steps for Freshman Admission
Students who have attended another college or university after high school graduation, and have completed the equivalent of at least 30 semester credit hours, will be considered transfer students.
Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours will be considered freshman (see above). These students will also receive transfer credit based on the guidelines below.
Weber State University accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees earned at any higher education institution accredited by one of the following six regional accrediting associations (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) will satisfy all general education core and breadth requirements provided the granting institution was regionally accredited at the time the degree was awarded.
Transfer credit for college courses that are remedial or developmental will not be transferred to WSU. Credit will be carried on the student's transcript by WSU but may not apply toward certain degree requirements. WSU Academic Departments will evaluate and determine whether the transfer credits will be acceptable toward their major or minors.
For students who are transferring from a non-regionally accredited institution, please refer to Credit by Examination or Petition.
International applicants with no prior college or university credit will be considered for admission by submitting evidence of the U.S. equivalent of a high school diploma with a cumulative grade point average equal to, or above, the U.S. equivalent of 2.50. International applicants who have attended a U.S. college or university and have at least 30 semester hours will be considered for admission as a transfer student.
The following must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the start of the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll.
If you wish to receive credit for college/university course work completed outside the United States, you will need to have your course work evaluated by a company that evaluates international transcripts. You may request a list of companies from which WSU will accept evaluation reports. Once you receive the evaluation report, please send or bring a copy of the report to the WSU Admissions office so that this information can be added to your student record.
If you wish to apply for a graduate program at WSU, you will need to apply for admission with the graduate program in addition to applying to the University. Your academic credentials must be evaluated to verify that you have the equivalent of a USA bachelor's degree. The WSU Admissions office will notify the graduate program once your credit evaluation report is received. You will need to meet the graduate program's admission requirements before you can be issued an I-20.
If you are transferring from a college or university within the United States with at least 30 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA or higher, you will be considered a transfer student. You will need to inform the school you previously attended that you wish to transfer to Weber State University and submit a Transfer Authorization form. If you are transferring from a school outside of the U.S., you will be considered a freshman until your credit evaluation report is received and entered into your student record by the WSU Admissions office.
A TOEFL score is not required for admission to WSU; however, if you do have a TOEFL score of 500 (173 computer based) or higher, you will not have to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. With no TOEFL score, or with a score below 500, you will have to take an achievement test to determine your English level.
International students must attend every semester and take at least 12 credit hours each semester. All international students are required to meet with the International Student Advisor immediately after arriving on campus to receive individualized guidance (refer to Services for International Students). The International Student Advisor gives assistance to students in meeting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requirements concerning visas, passports, permits, permission to work, and related matters. Students are also assisted in making academic, social, and environmental adjustments to campus and community life.
International students must carry medical insurance each term.
WSU offers ten graduate programs. Information concerning admission to and requirements for these programs is located in the sections of this catalog for the colleges indicated below.
| Degree | College |
| Master of Arts Degree in English (MA) | Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities |
| Master of Accounting Degree (MAcc) | John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics |
| Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) | John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics |
| Master of Taxation (MTax) | John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics |
| Master of Education Degree in Curriculum & Instruction (MEd) | Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education |
| Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training (MS) | Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education |
| Master of Health Administration Degree (MHA) | Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions |
| Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) | Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions |
| Master of Science Degree in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS) | Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions |
| Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences |
For a number of programs, students must submit a separate application and fee and must meet additional admission requirements specific to that program. More detailed information is available in this catalog under the Admission Requirements listed for each program. Students should contact the academic department responsible for the program in which they are interested for more information about specific admission and/or prerequisite requirements.
New freshmen students, and transfer students with fewer than 30 semester credit hours, will be admitted to the University on the basis of the following:
(Current high school students are not eligible.)
Applicants who are not high school graduates must present evidence of high school equivalency to be considered for admission. High school equivalency may be satisfied in one of the following ways:
Applicants who plan to submit GED scores in lieu of a high school diploma are not eligible to take the test prior to the graduation date of their high school class..
Transfer students will be admitted to the University on the basis of the following:
Transfer students with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 will be referred to the Admissions Committee and may be considered for admission to WSU on warning or probation according to the current Academic Standards policy.
Students who interrupt their enrollment at WSU by not registering for one or more semesters, with the exception of summer term, must contact the WSU Admissions Office to reactivate their file.
An information sheet highlighting grounds for appeals to admission decisions is available at the WSU Admissions Office.
The Admissions Office classifies all applicants as either resident or non-resident. Applicants whose credentials indicate out-of-state status are classified as non-residents. If there is doubt concerning resident status, an applicant is classified as a non-resident.
Non-residents who have reason to believe they can qualify for resident status should file a residency application with the Admissions Office. Applications are accepted only until the end of the third week of the current semester. Any application received after the third week will be considered for the following semester only.
Residency applications are available in the Admissions Office. Each application will be considered in accordance with the provisions of Utah Code Annotated 53B-8-102 and Utah State Board of Regents Policy and Procedures R-512 and WSU PPM 6-01.
All new students will, based on their ACT sub-scores or the Accuplacer placement scores, be placed into math, reading, and English courses, as outlined in the WSU Assessment & Placement Standards document. The purpose of this policy is to help students succeed academically by matching their skills and knowledge with the appropriate academic course(s) in Math, Reading, and English. For specific information about the policy go to the online Policies and Procedures Manual, PPM 6-2 or to the following website: weber.edu/SSC/assessmentandplacement.html.
Students who do not meet the requirements for enrollment in English EN1010 and MATH QL1030-QL1080 will be charged an additional fee for each semester they are enrolled at WSU until these requirements are met. Further information is available from Academic Support Services, Student Services Center Room 160 (telephone 801-626-7847).
Early College allows students to fulfill both high school and university graduation requirements at the same time by attending classes at the university while they are still in high school. University faculty teach classes, and the credits/grades from the Early College program become part of the student's permanent WSU transcript. Students are responsible for the university tuition and fees, and Utah colleges and most out-of-state and private universities will accept Early College credits.
For updated information about these programs, see www.weber.edu/ce/earlyaccess.asp.
The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community. In the FYE program, students are taught to:
The Honors Program is designed to offer students of superior ability and motivation opportunities to broaden and enrich their academic program and accelerate their preparation for graduate work. The Honors Program is further explained under the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.
Utah residents age 62 and over are permitted to enroll on a tuition-free, audit basis. Senior citizens will be required to complete an application for admission and register at the Registration Office on or after the first day of class. Where applicable, senior citizens will be charged a fee for use of consumable materials. A $10 per semester administrative fee will be charged and enrollment is limited to space availability.
Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog