Student Access and Success, Services and Information

The Division of Student Access and Success provides comprehensive support and resources to help all students succeed along their educational journey by cultivating equitable access, persistence, and personal and career development. The goals of Student Access and Success are to:

Campus Services

Wildcat Stores

Telephone: 801-626-6352
Location: Shepherd Union Building and Davis Campus
Website: wildcatstores.com

IT Service Desk

Telephone: 801-626-7777
Location: Lampros Hall (LP) 110
Website: weber.edu/help

Wildcat and Email Account

All Weber State University students are provided a Wildcat account that includes email. Many professors communicate with their students by email, so it is important for students to activate their accounts early on. Students must also activate their Wildcat account prior to online registration. This can be done via the Computing Support Services Website at weber.edu/eservices (visit any student computer lab to access the Internet).

Student ID (Wildcard)

Ogden Campus Telephone: 801-626-6367; Location: Shepherd Union Lobby Information Center Davis Campus Telephone: 801-395-3460; Location: Bldg. D2, Suite 262
Website: weber.edu/wildcard

You need a Wildcard because it:

The Wildcard is available for students and their dependents and spouse. There is a $20.00 fee for all replacements, lost or stolen Wilcards.

Parking Services

Telephone: 801-626-6533
Location: Public Safety Building
Website: weber.edu/parking

Parking Services is responsible for issuing parking permits and regulating traffic, parking, and related campus matters.

Academic Support Services

Academic Support Centers & Programs

Telephone: 801-626-7847
Website: weber.edu/ascp
Academic Support Centers and Programs (ASCP) offer an array of services designed to meet the individual needs of WSU students. These services include tutoring and testing centers.

Tutoring Services

Ogden Campus: Various locations, check website for current locations, times and how to make an appointment.
Davis Campus: Phone: 801-395-3569; Location: Bldg. D2, Room 214
Website: weber.edu/tutoring

Academic Support Centers and Programs (ASCP) offer an array of peer tutoring services designed to meet the individual needs of WSU students. Tutoring focuses is on developmental and general education courses. The program is certified by the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) and includes peer tutors certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). ASCP strives to assist WSU students reach their academic goals by helping them become strong, independent learners.

Supplemental Instruction

Ogden Campus Telephone: 801-626-6804; Location: Tracy Hall, Suite 101
Davis Campus Telephone: 801-395-3539; Location: Bldg. D2, Room 213
Website: weber.edu/si

Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides opportunities for students to participate in learning teams where they explore concepts and solve problems through group discussion and interaction as directed by a student team leader who has successfully completed the course. SI student leaders work in collaboration with the course professor and SI coordinator.

Student Support Services

Telephone: 801-626-7009
Location: Student Services, Suite 265
Website: weber.edu/sss

Student Support Services (SSS) provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward completion of their college degree. The goal of SSS is to increase college retention and graduation rates of its participants and to help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. The program is only open to students who have been admitted to, or are enrolled at, Weber State University, and are low-income, first generation college students, or have a documented disability.

Computer Labs

Telephone: 801-626-7018
Website: weber.edu/computerlabs

WSU has nine open student computer labs. These computer labs are meant to serve the general needs of all enrolled WSU students. Lab hours vary from lab to lab, but overall lab hours range from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and some labs are open seven days a week.

Locations:

Testing Centers

Telephone: 801-626-6803
Website: weber.edu/testingcenter

The testing center offers a variety of standardized tests for placement into appropriate courses, and admission to academic programs. Tests are also administered for various academic departments on campus and Independent Study courses.

Locations:

Career Services

Telephone: 801-626-6393
Ogden Campus Location: Student Services, Suite 230; Davis Campus Location: Bldg. D2, Suite 262
Website: weber.edu/careerservices

Career Services provides Career Counseling and Employment Advising to individuals and groups through interest, personality and ability assessments. A career development class is offered to students in a traditional classroom setting and online. Help is provided with resume and interview preparation and networking strategies. The Career Center introduces students to employers through Career and Job Fairs and through employer information sessions during the year. Students can find part-time jobs on campus and full and part-time jobs off campus through Handshake. Career Services works with employers to develop internships and jobs through employer outreach efforts. Counselors provide students with graduate school information and a Graduate School Fair is held annually.

Student Wellness Services

Student Health and Wellness Program

Telephone: 801-626-7561
Location: WI Rm 210A, Wildcat Center for Health, Education and Wellness
Website: weber.edu/studentwellness

The Student Health and Wellness (SHW) department promotes optimal student health and wellbeing by providing evidence-based health education programming, services, and resources to meet the health and wellness needs of Weber State students. Through the development of healthy habits in all eight dimensions of wellness, students are better prepared to be engaged in the classroom, in their personal lives, and in their future careers.

Counseling & Psychological Services Center

Telephone: 801-626-6406
Location: Student Services, Suite 280
Website: weber.edu/counselingcenter

The Counseling and Psychological Services Center provides high-quality, culturally sensitive, professional psychotherapy for students struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, grief, or other concerns. The center offers individual, couples, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and outreach activities that help students overcome emotional barriers, improve coping, and achieve personal goals. Limited services may also be available at the Davis Campus.

Money Management Center

Telephone: 801-626-6135
Ogden Location: Shepherd Union 214A; Davis Campus: D2 262
Website: weber.edu/moneymanagement

The Money Management Center provides students assistance with:

Services for Special Student Populations

State GEAR UP College Access Program

Telephone: 801-395-3547
Location: Davis Campus, DSC, Suite 308
Website: weber.edu/stategearup

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) provides college readiness support for targeted students in the Weber and Davis school districts. First Year services are also provided for GEAR UP students pursuing post-secondary education. The GEAR UP program includes the following services:

GEAR UP Ogden School District

Telephone: 801-626-6211
Email: trenaroueche@weber.edu

Ogden School District’s (OSD) GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded college access & readiness program. This is a partnership grant in which Weber State partners with OSD to offer college experiences to their students. This grant will follow and provide services to this cohort through their first year of college.The goals of this grant are to help students:

Centers for Belonging and Cultural Excellence

Telephone: 801-626-7330
Location: Student Services, Suite 150
Website: weber.edu/cultural-engagement

The Centers for Belonging and Cultural Engagement (CBCE)’s mission is to create understanding, cultivate belonging and enrich our Wildcat community by sharing the arts, heritage, history and beliefs of diverse cultures. We value these representative experiences and the engagement opportunities they provide with the community. Our vision is to build belonging by learning from each other, validate our unique experiences and to raise awareness and understanding of the unique history, culture and heritage of historically underrepresented populations in higher education.

Dream Center

Telephone: 801-626-6575
Website: weber.edu/undocumented

Upward Bound (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-6798
Location: Annex 3
Website: weber.edu/upwardbound

The Upward Bound program is a federal project that assists low-income, first generation students throughout high school in becoming academically prepared and mentally ready for entrance into post-secondary education to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

Services include but are not limited to:

International Student & Scholar Center

Telephone: 801-626-6853
Fax: 801-626-7693
Location: Student Services, Suite 143
Website: weber.edu/issc

The International Student and Scholar Center advises and assists international students with their personal, cultural, and academic adjustment to WSU, and is responsible for the recruitment, admission, and retention of international students. An orientation program is provided for all new international students each semester. Advisement is available to assist students concerning immigration related questions and concerns. The ISSC assists students with the following:

Student Navigation & Transition Center

Telephone: 801-626-7794
Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322 and Davis Campus, D2, 307
Website: weber.edu/nontrad

The Student Navigation and Transition Center has a lounge, kitchen, computer lab, study area, and hourly child care center (Ogden Campus only) to help meet the needs of students who are over 25, and/or married, divorced, widowed, or a parent. Advisor and Peer mentors are available to help students navigate the campus and provide support to students academically and personally. The Center strives to provide a supportive environment and remove barriers students may face while balancing school, family, home, and work. The center offers scholarships and leadership opportunities.

Hourly Child Care Center

Telephone: 801-626-7798
Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322E
Website: weber.edu/nontrad

The Hourly Child Care Center is designed to provide flexible, hourly, or back-up care for the children of WSU students. Back-up care is based on availability. Children ages two to nine years old may attend. A child may be at the center while parents are attending classes, using the computer lab, studying, or using other campus resources.

Disability Services

Ogden Telephone: 801-626-6413; Ogden Location: Student Services, Suite 181
Davis Telephone: 801-395-3442; Davis Location: Bldg D2, Room 256
Website: weber.edu/disabilityservices
Email: For general questions or when referring students to the office: dsc@weber.edu. For questions about a specific student or situation: disabilityadvisor@weber.edu.

Students requesting accommodations due to disability should be referred to Disability Services. Based upon documentation of the disability, Disability Services will authorize appropriate accommodations. Disability Services works closely with faculty and staff to ensure that any approved accommodation is appropriate and necessary for the situation. Some examples of accommodations include the following: classroom interpreting for deaf students, alternative-format textbooks, Braille and large print materials for handouts and syllabi, test accommodations, adaptive technology, registration assistance and advisement. Disability Services advises students on issues related to disabilities and higher education and provides priority registration for qualified students.

Military Affiliated Student Center

Ogden Campus Telephone: 801-626-6039; Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322
Davis Campus Telephone: 801-395-3460; Location: Bld. D2, Suite 262
Website: weber.edu/military-affiliated

The Military Affiliated Student Center is the liaison between Weber State University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for educational benefits for veterans and dependents who are eligible for the GI Bill. In addition, Veterans Services provides a variety of support services to assist in making education a successful experience for veterans. The center also helps veterans and their dependents identify sources of support for their educational needs.

Veterans Upward Bound

Ogden Campus Telephone: 801-626-7173; Location: Annex 12
Davis Campus Telephone: 801-395-3460; Location: Bldg. D2, Suite 262
Website: weber.edu/vetsupwardbound

Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas. Veterans Upward Bound provides instruction in mathematics, English, science, foreign language, composition and literature and computer use. The project also assists veterans in securing support services from other locally available resources such as the Veterans Administration, state veterans agencies, veteran associations, and other state and local agencies that serve veterans.

Safe@Weber

Telephone: 801-626-6090
Location: Shepherd Union 323
Website: weber.edu/safeatweber
Email: safeatweber@weber.edu

Safety is foundational to the best educational experience for all. Safe@Weber provides comprehensive support and advocacy services to victims/survivors and imparts empowerment, dignity, and hope. We are committed to innovative violence prevention education and outreach to engage the next generation in creating a more resilient, safe, and compassionate campus community. Our values include advocacy, community and empowerment. Main initiatives include:

The Safe@Weber Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program supports a campus-wide response to issues of violence. It focuses on the prevention of violence by educating students on sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, and eliminating violence on campus. Safe@Weber provides free services and support to those affected by sexual and relationship violence, and stalking. Core services include safety planning, investigation advocacy, and supporting survivors in establishing educational accommodations. Leadership opportunities through Safe@Weber include the Safe@Weber Ambassador program, the Peer Educator program, internships and practicums. Contact us via phone (801-626-6090) or email (safeatweber@weber.edu) to schedule a Safe@Weber presentation for your class, club, or WSU community.

Housing & Residence Life

Telephone: 801-626-7275
Location: Wildcat Village
Website: weber.edu/housing

Housing serves single students who choose to live on campus in a living/learning environment which includes peer counseling, social education, academic support, and planned activities. Housing is located in two distinct villages. University Village is comprised of a 4- person suite style with kitchens, private bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Wildcat Village, our newest on-campus housing offers single and double rooms in a suite style with 4 people per suite. Housing includes high speed internet, fully furnished, fitness centers, laundry, and mail facilities. Wildcat Village also has a food service operation in the complex. With our Living/Learning Villages, Housing offers several opportunities for students to get involved. Resident Assistants (RA’s), Residence Hall Association (RHA), and Office Assistants (OA’s) work and/or volunteer in the housing community.

Student Life & Activities

Campus Recreation

Telephone: 801-626-7967
Location: Stromberg Wildcat Center for Health, Education, and Wellness, Room 101
Website: weber.edu/campusrecreation

The Department of Campus Recreation offers a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the Ogden and Davis campuses for users with an active WSU Wildcard. Please check weber.edu/campusrecreation for facility hours, program information, and schedules. Campus Recreation offers students opportunities to improve their personal health, well-being, and overall fitness through the following programs/services:

Esports

Location: University Village Community Center Room 108
Website: weber.edu/esports

Weber State Esports offers casual and competitive play allowing engagement with fellow students and the community. Our varsity Esports teams compete collegiately and have won several tournaments in 2023-2024. We have weekly get-togethers of casual play. This occurs within our weekly Super Smash Brothers events, Jr. Varsity teams, and weekly match viewing for each game type. Weber varsity players also offer coaching to Weber students with a desire to compete at a higher level or simply learn one of our supported titles. Currently, the competitively played esports games include Super Smash Brothers, Valorant, Rocket League, and League of Legends.

WSU Athletics

Telephone: 801-626-6817
Location: Stewart Stadium, second floor
Website: www.weberstatesports.com

The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to support the greater mission of Weber State University in meeting the educational needs of Utah by stimulating and improving athletics programs for students designed to develop and promote skills that assure an excellent chance of success in athletics participation, college, and career.

Shepherd Union

Telephone: 801-626-6367
Location: Shepherd Union
Website: weber.edu/union

The Shepherd Union provides a focal point for the Weber State University community through an array of programs, services and operations which are:

Student Involvement and Leadership

Telephone: 801-626-6349
Location: Shepherd Union, Suite 326
Website: weber.edu/studentinvolvement

Student Involvement and Leadership is committed to enhancing student life by providing inclusive programs and leadership opportunities which promote education, engagement and development. SIL is committed to providing opportunities for all students in clubs and organizations, leadership workshops and programs, events and campus activities, the WSUSA Senate, service and civic engagement, and diversity programming.

LGBTQQ+ Center

Telephone: 801-626-7271
Location: Shepherd Union, Suite 323
Website: weber.edu/lgbtq

The LGBTQ+ Center is committed to supporting students, faculty, staff and community members by providing information, resources and support to accommodate the needs of individuals in our community. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ and ally community within the university through educational experiences, advocacy and support that promotes the personal, intellectual and academic growth of all students, faculty and staff.

Center for Community Engaged Learning

Telephone: 801-626-7737
Location: Shepherd Union, Suite 327
Website: weber.edu/CCEL

The Center for Community Engaged Learning at Weber State University facilitates both curricular and co-curricular community engaged learning experiences. The main mission of the center is to engage students, faculty and staff members in direct service, civic engagement, and community research to promote civic participation, build community capacity, and enhance the educational process.

Community engaged learning can be facilitated through one of our three pathways: direct service, civic engagement and community research. Student learning outcomes, definitions, and measurement rubrics can be found at weber.edu/CCEL.

WSU Student Association (WSUSA)

Telephone: 801-626-6349
Location: Shepherd Union, Suite 326
Website: weber.edu/StudentInvolvement/WSUSA

WSU Student Association (WSUSA) includes:

Dean of Students

Telephone: 801-626-7256
Location: Miller Administration Building, Suite 317A
Website: weber.edu/DeanOfStudents

The Office of the Dean of Students (located in the Miller Administration Building, Suite 317A) is committed to assisting each student to become a successful member of the Weber State University community. As a means of supporting this mission, the Dean’s office is responsible for Student Code of Conduct. The Student Conduct process is designed to assist in the development and education of students, promote mutual respect within the University community, contribute to maintaining a safe campus environment, and provide a process for tracking repeated incidents of student code violation. The WSU Student Code can be found online (weber.edu/ppm), WSU Policy and Procedures Manual section 6-22.

Admissions, Enrollment, and Financial Aid

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

Director of Access Engagement and Activities: Andy Young
Location: Student Service Center, Room 201 and Room 210
Telephone: 801-626-6050
Website: 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

Director of Admissions: Recruitment & Outreach: Brant Brown
Location: Student Service Center, Room 210
Telephone: 801-626-6050
Website: 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: Navigation and Transition Center

Location: Shepherd Union Building, Room 322
Telephone/Appointments: 801-626-7794
Email: transitionadvising@weber.edu
Website: 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 submitting official transcripts from other institutions, information on admission, scholarships and financial aid, and more.

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

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.

Transfer Degrees

Completed Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees earned at another Utah institution as a part of the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) will satisfy all WSU general education core and breadth requirements. Out-of-state AA and AS degrees from regionally accredited institutions are evaluated using NCAA standards and will fulfill WSU general education core and breadth requirements if the degree includes evidence of 6 credits of college-level English coursework, 3 credits of college-level math coursework, and 3 credits of college-level physical or life science coursework.

Students are required to complete the American Institutions (AI) requirement in addition to their accepted associate degree if that degree does not include 3-6 credits of coursework with the course learning outcomes that include a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States as required by state law.

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.

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 ($).

Financial Guarantee Form: Must be filled out by the sponsor, which is the person that provided the bank statement. The sponsor will need to fill out the form completely. If the bank statement is from the applicant’s personal bank account, then a Financial Guarantee form is not required.

  1. Official transcripts, certificates and diplomas from all high schools, colleges, and universities previously attended. To be considered official they must either be sent directly from the school to Weber State University or be in a sealed envelope. The transcripts must show course work taken and marks earned. Please send them in the original language as well as a certified English translation, if appropriate.
  2. International Transfer Students: Need to provide all items listed above and also the items listed below.
  3. Copy of current I-20 from a U.S. educational institution and a copy of their visa.
  4. Transfer Authorization form, which will be provided by WSU once all other application requirements have been met. Please inform the school you previously attended that you wish to transfer to WSU and submit the Transfer Authorization form to them to be complete and faxed back to WSU.

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

International applicants who wish to apply to graduate programs must satisfy all Weber State University (WSU), International Student Scholar Center admissions criteria, and graduate program requirements that apply to U.S. citizens, in addition to providing evidence of English language proficiency. WSU graduate programs require a minimum English language proficiency test score for admission. Minimum scores of 75 for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 6.5 for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) have been set by the Office of Graduate Studies. Individual graduate programs may require higher English language proficiency test score minimums. Students may also take an alternative English language proficiency test (e.g., Duolingo) as the graduate program permits. The alternative English language proficiency test score must be equivalent to the TOEFL or IELTS minimum scores established through the Weber State International Student and Scholar Center or as specified by the graduate program.

International graduate student applicants who completed coursework and/or transferred from unfinished degree programs at institutions whose primary language of instruction was English, or completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) at an institution whose primary language of instruction was not English must present an English language proficiency test score to the graduate program.

Provide any additional documentation required by the International Student & Scholar Center

TOEFL or IELTS Requirements:

Minimum placement Scores:

Graduate Program Information

Weber State University has exceptional graduate degree programs and certificates. To learn more about these programs and their admission requirements, visit the Office of Graduate Studies website at weber.edu/graduateprograms.

Graduate Certificates

Post Master’s Certificates

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

High School Dual Enrollment at Weber State is the intersection of the Concurrent Enrollment and Early College programs. These programs allow students to earn college credit while they are enrolled in high school.

Our Mission

To provide equitable access to college credit and advising support for high school students of all identities and backgrounds. Our team advocates for students by empowering them with the knowledge and opportunities to achieve their academic dreams.

Our Vision

We will transform the lives of students and their communities by helping them embrace the value of college education, implementing innovative strategies to promote success in college, and empowering students to take ownership of their educational experience.

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.

Although scholarships are available, students are responsible for the university tuition and fees. 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
Website: 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

Executive Director: Jed W. Spencer
Director: Stephanie Quinn
Location: Student Services Center, Room 120
Telephone: 801-626-7569
Website: 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 Weber State Scholarship Application. It is important to apply early; the online application becomes available on October 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:

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

Academic Awarding Categories

New Freshmen

Scholarships include the Presidential 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- whichever occurs first) 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:

Emerging Leaders Scholarships

These scholarships are available only to incoming freshmen and sophomores as well as 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. Exhibit involvement in academic and community activities, with particular experience in leadership roles.
  3. Be accepted to Weber State University and will be attending in the next fall and spring semesters
  4. Successfully participate in the Emerging Leaders program as established by the Department of Student Involvement & Leadership. These expectations include:

Students must apply for admissions/scholarships by the 2nd Monday in March. Emails may be directed to: Sheldon Cheshire (scheshire@weber.edu).

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 Weber State 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.

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 full-time 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

Executive Director: Jed W. Spencer
Director: Marc Gangwer
Location: Student Services Center, Room 120
Telephone: 801-626-7569
Website: 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:

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 2024-2025 aid year, awards may range up to $3,698 per semester.

Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) - Awarded to help undergraduates pay for their education after high school. Awards may range up to $550 per semester.

Student Loans

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