Admission Process
WCU is an institution that strives to bring to its campus students who are committed to personal and intellectual growth. The University welcomes applications from students who will contribute to, as well as benefit from, the university experience; who are creative, motivated, self-disciplined and committed to Christian learning.
All applicants must submit official academic transcripts, or records of all previous education at higher educational institution(s) attended. Failure to comply may result in denial of admission, delay of enrollment, or the loss of academic credit.
WCU recruits and admits domestic and international students who have demonstrated the potential to complete its academic programs successfully. Motivation and interest to succeed are considered in addition to the applicant’s academic qualifications.
Application Deadlines
WCU has the quarter system. An academic year on the quarter system normally runs from January through December. All applications are due two weeks prior to the start of each quarter. Any prospective students who failed to submit applications in time may be admitted with the approval from the Admissions Director as time and space permit.
Academic Programs
- Master of Arts in Religion major in Christian Counseling (MAR - CC)
- Master of Arts in Religion major in Theological Studies (MAR - TS)
- Master of Business Administration major in Information Technology & Systems Management (MBA – IT)
- Master of Business Administration major in Global Business (MBA - GB)
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
- Certificate in Pattern Making and Sewing (PMS)
Admission Process
Submit Online Application
Applicants must submit a completed online Application. Applicants must review the admissions requirements of the program to which they are applying as certain programs may require additional documentation. In order to initiate the evaluation process, applicants should include the application fee (non-refundable) with their online Application.
Evaluation
After the online application has been received, the Office of Admissions will evaluate to determine if the applicant is close to meeting the criteria or if there are any missing elements. If an item is missing, the Office of Admissions will contact the applicant and request the missing item.
Accept/Denied Admission Offer
If everything was completed correctly you will receive a Acceptance letter from the university (usually within 1 weeks). If the applicant is not accepted, the Office of Admissions will send a letter to the applicant informing the applicant of the decision and stating why their qualifications are deficient.
F1 Visa
If the applicant is applying as an initial F-1 student from outside of the U.S., the applicant must secure an F-1 visa, enter the U.S., and inform the Office of Admissions of their arrival prior to the program start date.
Admission requirements for prospective students applying for the undergraduate program are as follows:
- Completed and Signed Online Admission Application Form on the website (https://wcuniversity.edu).
- $300.00 of Application Fee (Non-refundable).
- Two (2) Passport sized color photos.
- Original High School Diploma, or equivalent, or Self-Attestation.
- Copy of Driver’s license, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card (Optional), and Permanent Resident Card or Copy of U.S. Passport (For Resident only).
Additional Requirements for International Students
- Copy of Passport
- Original Bank Statement (Self and Sponsor, if applicable)
- Affidavit of Support (Sponsor, if applicable)
- I-94 form
- I-20
- I-20 Application Fee
- English Language Proficiency Evidence, such as TOEFL:
For applicants who does not provide any English proficiency proofs are required to take the English placement exam provided in WCU.
For the admission to WCU’s graduate degree programs, an applicant must meet the following:
- An applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree from an institute of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- An applicant must have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Each prospective foreign applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency.
- An applicant should show maturity and have an understanding of the roles and responsibilities.
Admission Requirements
- Completed and Signed Online Admission Application Form on the website (wcuniversity.edu)
- $300.00 of Application Fee (Non-refundable).
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to the Admissions Office at WCU
- Two (2) Passport sized color photos.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to the Admissions Office at WCU
- Submit proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- Copy of Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card (Optional), and Permanent Resident Card or Copy of U.S. Passport (For Resident only).
Additional Requirements for International Students
- Copy of Passport
- Original Bank Statement (Self and Sponsor, if applicable)
- Affidavit of Support (Sponsor, if applicable)
- I-94 form
- I-20
- I-20 Application Fee
- English Language Proficiency Evidence, such as TOEFL:
For applicants who successfully completed at least Two (2) Academic Years (60/90- quarter credit units) at baccalaureate level education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent educational institution in other countries that teaches in the English language, the English proficiency requirement may be waived.