University Admissions Requirements

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

Instruction at the University is delivered in English. Students must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. The University does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Students must apply for admission to their program of study to be considered for acceptance. The University reserves the right to deny admission to applicants if the admissions requirements are not successfully met.

An undergraduate student applying for admission into West Coast University must:

1. Submit a completed application for admission;

2. Participate in a qualitative admissions interview arranged by a University admissions advisor;

3. Submit documentation of high school graduation or its equivalent;

Examples of acceptable high school equivalency documentation:

a) High school transcript or copy of diploma,

b) General Educational Development Test (GED®),

c) High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®), Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASCTM), 

d) Postsecondary transcripts demonstrating an earned degree/diploma from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

Please Note: All foreign high school diplomas must be submitted for U.S. equivalency by a NACES, AACRAO,  or AICE-approved organization.

4. Meet any program specific entrance requirements;

5. Complete an enrollment agreement (must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age)

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Instruction at the University is delivered in English. Students must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. The University does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

A student applying for admission to a graduate program at West Coast University must:

1.  Submit a completed application for admission;
2.  Participate in a qualitative admissions interview arranged by a University admissions advisor;
3.  Submit official transcripts by the stated deadline demonstrating completion of an accredited bachelor’s degree program;
4.  Meet program admissions requirements;
5.  Complete an enrollment agreement. If English is not the student’s primary language, and the student is unable to understand the terms and conditions of the Enrollment Agreement, the student shall have the right to obtain a clear explanation of the terms and conditions and all cancellation and refund policies in his or her primary language.

International Admissions
Programs that are primarily online are not open to enrollment by foreign students under a student visa.

Admission to Programs with Prerequisite Requirements

West Coast University offers several programs that require prospective students to have completed prerequisite requirements prior to admission.  Prospective students who meet all other requirements for admission, but who lack prerequisite coursework required for admission may be admitted and enrolled in the program, however must complete prerequisite coursework prior to entering any core courses for their program. 

The following criteria will be used to determine if a prospective student, who has not completed all prerequisite course requirements is eligible for admission.

1. Should the admissions criteria include a requirement to have earned a specified degree, the prospective student must have completed all coursework required to earn the degree and be scheduled for graduation in the required program as documented by an official transcript.
2. Preparatory coursework may not be taken to improve a student’s cumulative grade point average in order to meet the admissions requirements of a program.
3. Prospective students may choose to take preparatory courses at West Coast University or at another accredited institution, however, only those who take the courses at West Coast University are eligible for admission.
4. Prior to registering for preparatory coursework, the student must have provided documentation to the Admissions department demonstrating that the student has met all other requirements for admission. 
   1. The student may not be admitted to or enrolled in any courses in the program for which the preparatory course is prerequisite until the preparatory coursework is successfully completed.
   2. All preparatory courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C+.
   3. All preparatory coursework must be completed within a calendar year.  

Individuals accepted under this clause should refer to the Financial Policies and Information Section of the Catalog for additional information about assistance options.

 

Non-Degree Admissions

"Non-degree" status enables qualified students who are not seeking a degree from West Coast University, to enroll in any course without seeking formal admission.  This option is not available for those seeking to attend Dental Hygiene Courses.  

In order to be enrolled, the student must meet the following conditions:  

1. Complete and submit the "non-degree student" application and sign enrollment documents. 
2. Submit proof of a high school diploma or a GED.
3. Meet the pre-requisite and/or program requirements to register for the course.  Students may only register in core courses with written permission from the program's Dean/Chair.  

Continuous enrollment in this status is contingent on meeting the following conditions:

1. Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in undergraduate courses and/or 3.0 GPA in graduate courses.
2. No more than 20 credits earned in this status. 
3. Abide by all institutional policies as outlined in the catalog or student handbook.  

In addition, applicants who have been dismissed or previously withdrawn from the university must obtain approval from the campus Academic Dean in order to apply for this status.