Guidelines for Applying

Admission into a Walden degree is based on factors such as your

  • Academic record
  • Statement of purpose
  • Relevant work experience
  • Goals in relation to the degree program

Doctoral General Admissions Requirements

  • A master’s degree or equivalent
  • Three years of related professional or academic experience
  • Two professional references

Additional exceptions and requirements may apply.

Find out if you’re eligible by calling an enrollment advisor today at 1-866-492-5336.

Master’s General Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Two professional references

Additional exceptions and requirements may apply.

Find out if you’re eligible by calling an enrollment advisor today at 1-866-492-5336.

Bachelor’s General Admissions Requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

  • Be 24 years old or older
  • Be active in the military or a veteran
  • Already have earned 90 college quarter credit hours
  • Additional exceptions and requirements may apply.

Our admissions process focuses on selecting adult learners who can benefit from a distance-learning approach and who are most likely to make significant contributions to their classes and their professions. Each admission decision is based on a careful, holistic review of an applicant’s academic background and professional experience. Call today for details.

You may be able to accelerate your time to completion by transferring up to 135 credits. (You must complete 45 credits at Walden, including specific courses.)

Find out if you’re eligible by calling an enrollment advisor today at 1-866-492-5336.

To determine specific guidelines and admissions requirements for a degree program, please consult a Walden enrollment advisor.

Start your application by creating a profile or call 1-866-492-5336 in the United States or see a list of international phone numbers.

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