International & Transfer Admissions

Key Information
for International Students

1. Compliance with U.S. Immigration Regulations
   All accepted international students must comply with the rules, laws, and regulations set forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

2. Issuance of Form I-20
   If an international applicant is accepted into a degree program at WHU, the university will issue an I-20 form to assist the student in obtaining an F-1 student visa.

3. Address Changes
   It is the student’s responsibility to notify WHU immediately of any change in address.

4. Ownership of Application Materials
   All applications and supporting documents submitted to WHU become the property of the university and will not be returned.

Additional Requirements for International Students

1. Copies of the Following Documents:

   • Passport

   • Visa

   • I-94 Forms (for all family members, if applicable)

2. Proof of Financial Status
   Documentation showing the student's financial ability to support their education and living expenses.

3. Proof of Financial Support
   An affidavit or supporting documentation from a sponsor, if applicable.

International students applying to WHU must meet general admissions requirements and submit these additional documents:

Transfer Credit Policy

Eligibility and Evaluation

Transfer students must meet WHU’s admission requirements and follow the designated procedures to be admitted. The Academic Department evaluates transfer credits by examining transcripts to determine equivalence in course content and instructional hours with WHU classes.

Credits are accepted for courses completed at institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Credits from non-accredited schools undergo evaluation by the Academic Department and may or may not be accepted. Courses with a grade of "D" or lower are not eligible for transfer credit. All transfer credit decisions are made at the discretion of the Academic Department.

Challenge Exam Option

Students may request a challenge exam if transfer credit is not granted and the course grade is above a "D." A score of 75% or higher on the exam may result in transfer credit being granted. An administrative fee equivalent to 50% of the course tuition is charged for each challenge exam. Exams are offered at the Seminary’s discretion.

Transfer Credit Evaluation Process

Transfer credits are evaluated upon receipt of:

• Academic transcripts

• Completed Transfer Credit Request Form

If questions arise about the equivalency of prior coursework, students may be required to provide additional information, such as course descriptions or syllabi. Evaluation criteria include the course’s nature, content, quality, level, and credit hours. Independent agencies may be consulted for further verification if necessary.

Transfer Credit Limits

• Undergraduate Programs: A maximum of 50% of semester credit hours earned at another institution may be accepted. Courses completed over five (5) years before admission may require proof of proficiency or professional relevance to be transferable.

• Graduate Programs: A maximum of 50% of graduate-level semester credit hours from another institution may be accepted toward a master’s degree.

• Doctoral Programs: A maximum of 35% of graduate-level semester credit hours from another institution may be accepted toward a doctoral degree.

Contact
Admissions Office

For inquiries, please fill out the contact form below, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Phone

(703) 712-7888

Email

info@wtsva.edu