| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August and January. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
psychology, business, liberal studies |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
79% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
110 men, 77 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
24 men, 9 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
86 men, 68 women |
| Graduation rate: |
67% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
required of some for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, accelerated program, internships, distance learning |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in all majors. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, secondary |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.) |
| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Australia Studies Centre. Contemporary Music Center (Nashville). Programs in China, India, Latin American, Middle East, Oxford, and Uganda studies programs. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Sacramento St U. |
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Associate's Degrees
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Bible/Theology
- Biblical Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Christian Leadership
- Computer Science
- Creative Arts
- English
- Environmental Science
- Family/Children's Ministries
- History
- Intercultural Studies
- Kinesiology
- Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Ministry
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Teacher Education
- Theology
- Youth Ministry
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Certificates
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Christian Studies
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- History, General
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Music, General
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Youth Ministry
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Master's Degrees
- Business Administration
- Leadership
- Teaching
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit and/or placement for CLEP general
- credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit and/or placement for DANTES
- credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate
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Admissions Criteria
An applicant’s academic records, supporting documents, moral character, and willingness to comply with the standards and values of the University are considered before a final decision about admission is made.
Although WJU does not set a minimum GPA standard to apply, the stronger the academic profile the better the chances for consideration. It is recommended that a high school student follow a competitive college preparatory plan that most high schools have established. An interview is recommended and may be required.
Application Procedures
The following list will tell what is needed to complete an application for William Jessup University.
Admission policies specific to the Degree Completion Program can be found on page 60.
1. Completed formal application, submitted between September 1st and the priority filing deadline of June 1st.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $35.00 is required with either the online or paper version of the application.
3. The confidential Academic Recommendation, completed by a teacher or professor in an academic solid subject.
4. The confidential Personal Recommendation, completed by your senior pastor, youth pastor, or school counselor.
5. Personal letter of introduction (typed, minimum of 300 words) addressing academic preparation, co-curricular activities, services to your community or church and a statement of personal faith.
6. Official high school transcript for entering first-year students. (a GED or High School Proficiency Exam may serve as equivalence).
7. Official reports of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores or the American College Test (ACT).
WJU’s college number for the SAT is 4756 and the number for the ACT is 0417.
8a. Official college transcript(s) for a transfer student. Note: If a transfer student has less than 24 academic semester units completed at the time of application, a final official high school transcript and SAT/ACT score are required.
8b. Foreign-born students who have successfully completed fewer than three years of American high school may substitute the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for the SAT/ACT. The WJU number for the TOEFL is 4756. International students who do not have access to the SAT or ACT testing programs may also waive these tests but must submit TOEFL scores instead.
Application Deadlines
To avoid any processing delays, all applicable items above must be submitted by the following priority filing dates:
Fall Semester.............................................. June 1 (postmarked)
Spring Semester................................. December 1 (postmarked)
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