Sequential Degrees
Students who have earned a previous baccalaureate degree may apply to pursue a WTU Bachelor degree in a different area of study. On admission, credits awarded toward the previous degree will be evaluated by the Office of the Registrar for acceptance toward the WTU degree and the new major. All students admitted for a WTU Bachelor degree are required to complete all remaining core requirements in the major.
Directed Study
In cases of extenuating circumstances, a student may request a directed study to complete an undergraduate course outlined in this catalog.
The following conditions prevail if a course is to be completed as a directed study:
- A basis for the directed study must be documented. Requests for directed studies are to be written and submitted to the chair or director by the student, along with supporting documentation.
- Approval must be given by the chair or director.
- The course must be in the required curriculum.
- Directed studies are identified on the student's transcript by the catalog course prefix, number and title and include a directed study notation.
Course Delivery
WTU will offer its instruction in an innovative format. The program will be offered in 6 quarters—continuously so as to reduce the time to degree. The objective is to have students continuously enroll for 18 months and exit with a Bachelor degree. Each Quarter, for 6 consecutive Quarters—no summer break from learning--3 one-month content classes are offered sequentially.
Recognizing that the vast majority of Community and Technical College transfer students and Associate Degree completers in our community are employed more than ½ time, and many need to work full time, classes will be offered in a clustered sequence and students will be assured of their course schedule for the full 18 months. In other words, students will enroll, subject to enrollment limitations, in either a morning cohort, afternoon cohort, or evening cohort, so they can if necessary arrange their work or family schedule in alternative times and assure their employer they will be available to work a constant schedule while they pursue their higher degree. Following best practices, students will continue their program in a cohort, thus receiving from their fellow students, and the University, the support they often need to be successful.
Every class is taught in a mixed mode format, with classes taught 3 days a week on site, and 2 days a week online. Thus, students will receive 15 contact hours of instruction each week, participating in 3 five-credit sequential courses during the quarter. Every course will utilize the University’s learning management system, Moodle, allowing the common facilitation of all schedules and communication among and between faculty and students.
Distance Learning
Washington Technology University does not offer distance learning options at this time. Students are required to attend lecture courses at the WTU on-site facility.
Class Attendance
The University reserves the right to drop students who do not attend class the first week of the term. However, students are responsible for the accuracy of their schedule and should not rely on this potential action. Students should verify their schedule by logging in to their student account.
Withdrawal from Courses
Students may withdraw from courses after the official drop/add period. Tuition refunds for withdrawals are made according to the tuition refund schedule. Students may withdraw from courses up to and including the last day to withdraw according to the academic calendar for each term.
To withdraw, a student must complete a withdrawal form, which is signed by the advisor. The symbol for course withdrawal (W) is recorded on the student's transcript. Withdrawals after the above dates may occur only under exceptional circumstances, and the withdrawal form must be approved by the instructor and the advisor.
Leave of Absence
Students with appropriate documentation (medical, financial, personal) may apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA) from the University without penalty.
The student must meet with an Academic Advisor for LOA guidance to initiate the LOA. After meeting with an Advisor, the student is required to meet with the appropriate Student Services officer to apply for the LOA.
The LOA restrictions are as follows:
- LOA cannot extend beyond 180 days.
- Student must submit a Returning Student Application Form to the Registrar’s office.
- Student is required to meet with an Academic Advisor prior to registering for courses.
Students may return to the University any time within the 180 days without penalty. After 180 days, student must reapply to WTU and will be required to complete new program requirements if applicable.
Withdrawal from the University
A student who terminates study at the University before the end of a term may forfeit credit for work done in that term. Students who wish to withdraw from WTU for any reason must complete an exit interview with the Academic Advising Center and initiate official withdrawal procedures through the Academic Advising Center.