Academic Policies and Information

Sequential Degrees

Students who have earned a previous baccalaureate degree may apply to pursue a WTU Bachelor's 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's degree are required to complete all remaining core requirements in the major.

Independent Learning Study

In cases of extenuating circumstances - for example if a student needs an unscheduled course to satisfy a prerequisite, or to progress towards program completion - a student may request an Independent Learning Study. This allows a student to enroll in an established course, but to study independently without attending class. The instructor assigned to the ILC would connect regularly with the student to answer questions and to set expectations.

The following procedure is to be completed for an independent learning study:

• A student submits a request for an Independent Learning Study to the dean along with supporting documentation regarding the reason for the request.
• If the dean agrees to the request, the instructor assigned to the Independent Study specifies for the student, how the work will be completed and the outcomes addressed.

Independent Learning Studies are identified on transcripts by the notation ILC in addition to the course prefix number.

Course Delivery

The University provides two modalities of instruction: in-class, and online. Students are encouraged to select the mode of instruction that best meets their learning needs, style, and preferences. Once the student has selected a modality, courses enrolled are expected to be delivered in that mode. Depending on course availability and with the University Registrar’s approval, the student may be permitted to change from one mode to another. Once a course has started the modality for that course may not change.