Enrollment Services and Information

Weber State University is continually working to make it easier for students to access information and receive the assistance they need. Students may apply for admission and access registration, transcripts, and a lot more online at weber.edu. Academic advisement, admissions, registration and other enrollment services are also provided at the Davis Campus. Class schedule information for specific semesters is available online at weber.edu.

Information on records, grading and transcripts; academic standards and eligibility; credit by examination or petition; and graduation requirements is provided in this catalog under the Academic Info & Policies .

The Office of Admissions

Admissions Director: Scott Teichert
Associate Director of Admissions: Andrew Young
Location: Student Service Center, Room 201 and Room 210
Telephone: 801-626-6050
Internet Address: www.weber.edu/admissions

The Office of Admissions encourages future students to reach their educational dreams by providing exceptional service and personal support through the exploration, application, acceptance, transfer, orientation and initial enrollment processes.

Recruitment Services

Location: Student Service Center, Room 210
Telephone: 801-626-6050
Email: www.weber.edu/getintoweber

Admissions Advisors and staff help future students navigate the admission process and provide general information on transferring from another institution, scholarships, programs and majors. Additionally, staff regularly visit high schools and community colleges to inform students, educators, and parents of the educational programs and opportunities available at Weber State University.

Members of the Office of Admissions, including Student Ambassadors, provide campus tours and regularly host campus visit opportunities. Campus visits may be scheduled through the Office of Admissions by calling 801-626-6050 or by visiting weber.edu/getintoweber.

Transfer Advisement

Location: Student Service Center, Room 201
Telephone/Appointments: 801-626-6050
Email: admissions@weber.edu
Internet Address: weber.edu/transfer
Transfer Guide: weber.edu/transferguide

Transfer students are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions 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 learn how a course might transfer to Weber State from another school by exploring the transfer guide on the Office of Admissions website.

NOTE: The Office of Admissions 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 an equivalency has already been established. If an equivalent course does not exist, students may either submit the transfer request form on the transfer guide website or apply for admission providing official transcripts.

Admission Process

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 Service Center, Room 201. This may also be done by mail:

Weber State University
Admissions Office
3885 West Campus Drive Dept. 1137
Ogden, UT 84408-1137

Students can complete an online application by going to www.weber.edu/apply.

For more information visit the above Internet address or call 801-626-6050.

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 Office of Admissions if they wish to begin school in a semester earlier than that listed on his/her acceptance letter.

Important: All information submitted for admission will be kept on file for 6 months. If applicants do not enroll within 6 months, the information will be destroyed.

Freshman Students

Students will be considered freshmen if they meet any of the following criteria:

Application Steps for Freshman Admission

  1. Submit an application for admission.
  2. Pay the $30 application fee (non-refundable processing fee).
  3. Submit an official transcript from the high school of graduation. The transcript should be sent directly from the high school to the WSU Admissions Office or brought into the Admissions Office in an envelope sealed by the school.
  4. Submit an official transcript for any college-level course work completed through another institution. The transcript should be sent directly from the institution to the WSU Admissions Office.

Transfer Students

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 a transfer student.

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.

Application Steps for Transfer Students

  1. Submit an application for admission.
  2. Pay the $30 application fee.
  3. Submit an official transcript from EACH college or university previously attended. The transcript must be sent directly to the WSU Admissions Office.

Transfer Credit

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 in Academic Information .

Interstate Passport

The Interstate Passport enables successful transfer of a block of lower-level general education learning to other institutions participating in the Interstate Passport Network. Students who complete their Passport at Weber State University will not be required to repeat or take additional course work to meet lower-division general education requirements in the Passport’s nine areas when they transfer to any other Passport institution. Weber State University will begin transcripting the Interstate Passport following the Spring 2017 semester. Students with an interest in achieving the Passport should see our website at weber.edu.passport and contact their Advisor.

International Students

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. International applicants who have attended a U.S. college or university and have at least 30 semester hours and a 2.0 GPA will be considered a transfer student.

Application Steps for International Students

The following must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the start of the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll.

  1. A completed international application for admission. (see weber.edu/issc)
  2. A $65 USD non-refundable application fee (check or money order payable to Weber State University).
  3. A copy of the identification page of the passport.
  4. A Financial Guarantee consisting of the following documents.

Bank Statement or a Bank Letter: Indicating the required funds are available for use. This document may NOT be faxed or printed from the internet; it must be printed on bank letter head with a signature and stamp from a bank official. The bank statement or letter may be from any banking institution in the world. Please make sure that the amount being verified by the bank is listed in U.S. dollars ($).

NOTE: If you are transferring from a school outside of the U.S., you will be considered a freshman until your credential evaluation report is received and entered into your student record by the WSU Admissions office. If you wish to receive credit for college/university course work completed outside the U. S., you will need to send your transcripts to a credential evaluation company accepted by WSU. You may view a list of accepted credential evaluation companies at weber.edu/issc. Please request that the course by course evaluation be sent to the WSU International Student and Scholar Center.

International Graduate Applicants: 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 as an international student. You will need to meet the graduate program’s admission requirements and the International Student admission requirements before you will be issued an I-20.

TOEFL or IELTS Requirements: A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required for admission to WSU. However if an official score report with the following minimum scores is provided, the student will not be required to take Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) courses.

Minimum placement scores:
TOEFL Internet Based Score: 61 or higher
TOEFL Paper Based Score: 500 or higher
IELTS Score: 6.0 or higher, with a minimum of 5.0 on each subscale

If a TOEFL or IELTS score is not provide or the score is below the required score, you will be required to take a placement test to determine your English proficiency level.

Additional Requirements

International students must attend fall and spring semesters and take at least 12 credit hours each semester. All international students are required to meet with an International Student advisor immediately after arriving on campus to receive individualized guidance. 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 while studying in the U.S.

Graduate Program Information

WSU offers the following graduate programs. More information is available at weber.edu/graduateprograms.

I. Application Procedures

To apply to a graduate program all individuals must contact the graduate program for specific admissions requirements. The following items must be provided to the specific graduate program office:

  1. A completed online application accompanied by the nonrefundable application fee (as designated by the Graduate Council).
  2. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required for admission as a graduate student at Weber State University. An official transcript from each previously attended college and/or university (except WSU) must be sent directly from each institution to the graduate program. Transcripts must be submitted for all coursework above the high-school level and all prior degrees. For international students, transcripts must be accompanied by a professional degree and transcript evaluation, which must be sent directly to the graduate program by a WSU-approved foreign credentials evaluation service. See International Student Admissions website for further details. Transcripts submitted as application credentials become the property of the Weber State University and will not be returned to the applicant.
  3. Admissions tests may be required by the specific graduate program (GRE, GMAT, Miller’s Analogies Test, etc.), as well as proof of English language competency for international applicants. Applicants should request that their test score reports be sent directly to the graduate program to which they are applying, or to WSU if a specific institutional code is not available for the graduate program.
II. Admission Requirements

Admission to a graduate program at Weber State University is based on the applicant’s academic ability, past performance and evidence of a reasonable chance of success within that program. Selection for admission is made without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion, creed, age, lack of American citizenship, disability, status of veteran of the Vietnam era, sexual orientation or preference or gender.

Admission is competitive and solely at the discretion of the graduate program to which the applicant has applied: meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements for admission to a Weber State University graduate program are as follows:

Note: Individual graduate programs may have additional requirements. Information concerning admission to and requirements for these programs is located in the sections of this catalog for the colleges indicated above.

Departmental Admissions

Certain programs of study require an additional acceptance process into the major beyond admission to the institution. Upon successful completion of required prerequisites, students may apply for formal acceptance into the program, which may include a competitive selection process. More detailed information is available in this catalog under the Acceptance Requirements listed for each program. Students should contact the academic department responsible for the program in which they are interested in more information about specific acceptance and/or prerequisite requirements.

Admission Requirements

Freshman Students

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:

Applicants Without High School Diplomas

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:

Transfer Students

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.

Admission Appeal Process

An information sheet highlighting grounds for appeals to admission decisions is available at the WSU Admissions Office.

Utah Residency

The Admissions Office classifies all applicants as either resident or non-resident based on information from the application for admission. 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 online at weber.edu/utahresident. 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.

Math and English Placement

Upon admission to Weber State University, Math and English course placement is determined based on students’ prior academic performance and test results. Fees may be charged for assessment tests and/or tutoring. Students may enroll in courses for which they meet the prerequisites. For specific information about placement, visit weber.edu/placement.

Special Admission Programs

Concurrent Enrollment

The Weber State University Concurrent Enrollment Program allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to fulfill both high school and university graduation requirements at the same time by attending WSU-approved high school classes taught by WSU approved teachers. These classes match the WSU course content and student performance criteria. These students, though not officially matriculated at WSU, still create a WSU official permanent transcript. WSU academic department representatives work closely with these teachers to provide professional development opportunities as well as to assure WSU standards are maintained.

Early College

Location: Student Service Center, Room 140 OR Davis Campus, Building D2, Suite 241
Telephone: 801-395-3480

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, although scholarships are available. Utah colleges and most out-of-state and private universities will accept Early College credits.

First Year Experience

Location: Student Service Center, Room 140
Telephone: 801-626-6752
Internet Address: weber.edu/fye

The First Year Experience (FYE) Program is designed to help incoming students make a successful transition into the university community. The program assists students in making progress toward fulfilling the following educational and personal goals:

The FYE Program is further explained below.

Honors Program

Location: Library, Room 324
Telephone: 801-626-7591

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.

Senior Citizen

Location: Student Services Center, Room 201
Telephone: 801-626-6743

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.

Scholarships

Director: Jed W. Spencer
Location: Student Service Center, Room 120
Telephone: 801-626-7569
Internet Address: weber.edu/scholarships

WSU awards scholarships for academic excellence or specific activities as described below. Unless otherwise specified, all scholarships are for one year and are not renewable. New freshmen students are automatically considered for academic scholarships upon being admitted to the University. Students should complete the Specialized Scholarship Application to apply for non-academic scholarships by December 1st. It is important to apply early; the online application becomes available on September 1st each year.

An award may be canceled if the Award Offer is not accepted within the specified time period.

The priority deadline for scholarships is:
Continuing Students December 1st
New Freshman December 1st
Transfer Students March 1st

Students may only have up to full tuition in academic and activity waiver combined.

Academic Awarding Categories

New Freshmen

Scholarships include the Presidential Aletheia Scholarship (8 consecutive semesters of tuition waiver and general fees); Trustees, Deans, Merit, Opportunity, and Concurrent Enrollment Edge.These
Scholarships are a four year award (8 semesters, or until graduation with a Bachelor’s degree) and may consist of up to full tuition, and are generally based upon an index score (determined by the high school cumulative grade point average and the composite ACT/SAT score - see the Scholarship Index Score Chart). Sterling Scholar winners is a one year award.

Transfer Students

The Academic Distinction Scholarship is awarded based upon cumulative GPA and completion of 30 hours of college credit.

Continuing Students

Scholarships are based upon WSU cumulative GPA. A minimum of 12 semester credit hours at Weber State University is required for this category. Scholarships include High Honors, Honors, and Achievement.

Wildcat Activity Award Categories

General Requirements

Activity scholarships are one-year awards waiving up to full tuition, and are based on the student’s abilities or outstanding achievements. Activity scholarships (with the exception of leadership scholarships) may be renewed when the student meets the selection criteria established by the awarding department.

Scholarships for Specific Activities

With the exception of leadership, students are required to contact the activity area to get information about specific requirements and auditions. Scholarships are available in the following areas:

Performing Arts - Band, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre Arts, Piano, Vocal. Advise contact prior to January 9, audition only, call 801-626-6437 for more information

Debate - Contact WSU Communication Department, 801-626-8924

Cheerleaders - Contact WSU Athletics, 801-626-6500

Rodeo - Contact Club Sports, 801-626-6476

Signpost - Student newspaper. Contact Signpost, 801-626-7974

KWCR Radio - Contact KWCR, 801-626-6299

Visual Arts - Contact WSU Visual Arts Department, 801-626-6455

Club Sports - Contact Club Sports, 801-626-6476

Emerging Leaders Scholarships

These scholarships are available only to graduating high school seniors and transfer students. Students are not required to be student body officers to be considered. In addition to the scholarship application, students applying for a leadership scholarship must meet the following requirements:

  1. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  2. ACT score: 18 or greater, or a SAT of 950 or greater.
  3. Exhibit involvement in academic and community activities, with particular experience in leadership roles within the state of Utah. (Only Utah residents are eligible.)
  4. Be accepted to Weber State University and will be attending in the next fall and spring semesters.
  5. Successfully participate in the Emerging Leaders program as established by the Department of Student Involvement & Leadership.

Students must apply for admissions/scholarships by the 2nd Monday in January. Portfolios are due February 1 - Send to: Sheldon Cheshire, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, 2102 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-2102.

Donor Sponsored Departmental and Special Consideration Scholarships (Privately Funded)

Privately funded scholarships are awarded according to the donor’s specifications, which can be major-specific (often referred to as departmental scholarships), need based or special conditions. To apply for private donor scholarships, complete the Specialized and Scholarship Application by the priority date of December 1.

General Requirements

Scholarships for Out-of-State Students

Out of state students are eligible for tuition incentive programs or academic waivers. Tuition incentive programs include: Alumni Legacy, the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program, and the 100 mile radius scholarship. Academic Waivers include Mt. Ogden, Golden Spike, and Waterfall Canyon for new freshman and Ben Lomond, Skyline Trail, Antelope Island and Malan’s Peak for transfer students. Nonresident waivers cannot be combined with tuition incentive programs. Current information for each program can be found on WSU website at weber.edu/Scholarships.

Nonresident Academic Scholarships

Academic nonresident scholarships for new freshmen students are determined based on index score (high school GPA and ACT/SAT test scores). Academic nonresident scholarships for transfer students will be determined by cumulative transfer GPA.

Alumni Legacy

The Alumni Legacy Program allows children or grandchildren of non-resident Weber State alumni to pay in-state tuition. This scholarship pays the out-of- state portion of tuition and fees for students who live in on-campus housing.

100-Mile Tuition Reduction

Non-resident students living within 100 highway miles of WSU are eligible to apply for this tuition reduction. It will pay one-half of the difference between resident and nonresident tuition charges.

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE)

For undergraduate students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming. This program offers a reduced tuition level to 150% of Weber’s resident tuition.

International Students

New freshman International students who have not attended another Utah System of Higher Education may apply for a 4 year award (8 semesters, or until graduation with a bachelor’s degree) and is dependent on a GPA or grade profile that is unique to each country - Transfer students with 30 or more college credits may apply for a 3 year award (6 semesters, or until graduation with a bachelor’s degree) and will be determined by transfer GPA. International scholarships include Louis F Moench, H. Aldous Dixon, Aaron W. Tracy and William P. Miller.

Scholarship Deferment

Scholarship deferment requests must be submitted at weber.edu/returntoweber.

Scholarship Index Score Chart

Financial Aid

Director: Jed W. Spencer
Location: Student Services Center, Room 120
Telephone: 801-626-7569
Internet Address: weber.edu/financialaid

The Financial Aid Program was established to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The following sources of financial aid are available for eligible students:

Grants - Funds that are considered gifts and do not have to be repaid if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is maintained.

Student Loans - Funds that are loaned to students and must be repaid with interest.

Work-Study - Employment opportunities that allow students to earn funds to help pay for school.

Each form of financial aid has different regulations. The following is only a brief summary of the financial aid process. Students desiring financial aid should contact the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office as early as possible for guidance and assistance. The priority deadline for financial aid is April 1.

General Eligibility Requirements

Types of Financial Aid Available at WSU

Grants/Gifts

Grants are gifts that do not have to be repaid if Satisfactory Academic Progress is maintained. All grants require a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 by the end of a student’s fourth semester. All grants require that the student demonstrate a financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. The types of grants available are:

Federal Pell Grant - Available to undergraduate students. For the 2020-2021 aid year, awards may range up to $3,173 per semester.

Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) - Awarded to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Awards may range up to $400 per semester.

Student Loans

Loans are aid that must be repaid with interest. The types of loan programs available are: