Undergraduate Admissions

Wilson College seeks students who have a solid foundation of successful college preparatory coursework that will allow them to handle the challenges of the College’s rigorous academic programs. Students applying to Wilson should want to be active participants in a college community where values and perspectives are tested, new talents are discovered and lifelong friendships are established. As a private college, Wilson selects those students who demonstrate solid citizenship throughout their lives and who will benefit from and contribute to the Wilson community. In an effort to gain a comprehensive impression of an applicant’s personal and academic qualifications, each applicant receives individual consideration.

Undergraduate Application Process

The College follows a rolling admissions policy that, under normal circumstances, enables the Office of Admissions to advise an applicant of the admissions decision within 10 days of receipt of a completed application and all required supplemental materials. Wilson reserves the right to request additional information from an applicant, as necessary, to acquire a comprehensive view of the student. The College reserves the right to deny or rescind admission for any applicants who fail to disclose, or mispresent, academic information during the application process, or who may not benefit from the academic/educational instruction of the institution at the College’s sole discretion. Undergraduate applications are accepted for the Fall and Spring semesters only.

A completed application is required for admission. Both the Common Application and the Wilson College application are accepted. See below for required materials dependent on student population.

First-Year Student Admission

Wilson College seeks students who have been enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum that minimally includes four years of English; four years of history/social studies; Algebra I, II and geometry; two years of natural science that includes laboratory work; and two years of the same foreign language.

In addition to the completed application, all applicants must submit the following:

• An official secondary school transcript showing courses and grades completed through 11th grade with a list of courses in progress in 12th grade.
• Students applying for the Nursing program must submit standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or TEAS)
• Standardized test scores are optional for all other majors, though it is recommended they be sent if the student has taken the exams.

Transfer Student Admission

A student who has enrolled in college courses following the completion of high school requirements is considered a transfer applicant. Previous academic work completed with a grade of C or

better from a regionally accredited institution will be considered for transfer. Wilson College may accept up to 72 semester hours toward a bachelor’s degree and a maximum of 30 semester hours toward an associate degree.  All transferable credits will be determined by the registrar’s office. The Common Application is not accepted for Transfer students.

In addition to the completed Wilson College application, all Transfer applicants must submit the following:

• An official final secondary school transcript.
• Official college transcript from all colleges attended
• Students applying for the Nursing program must submit standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or TEAS)
• SAT or ACT scores must be within 4 years of intended enrollment.

International Student Admission

Wilson encourages international students who have the English language skills necessary for college-level work to apply for admission.

In addition to the completed application, all international applicants must submit the following:

• Official secondary school transcript with a certified English translation.
• Official college transcript from all colleges attended (if transferring from another institution)
• An English language test is required for students whose first language is not English.  Minimum scores are as follows:

• TOEFL requirement is or 61 iBT or 500 (paper) and above.
• IELTS – 5.0 and above
• Pearson PTE – 44 and above
• Duolingo English Test – 95 and above
• TOEIC – 590 and above
• iTEP -- 308 and above

LPN to BSN Student Admission

Wilson College’s LPN to BSN program is a CNEA (from the National League of Nursing) accredited accelerated option for those who hold a valid LPN license in their state. All LPN-to-BSN students are considered transfer applicants. Wilson College will transfer in 18 semester hours of credit for the active LPN license. All additional transferable credits will be determined by the registrar’s office. The Common Application is not accepted for Transfer students.

In addition to the completed Wilson College application, all Transfer applicants must submit the following:

• An official final secondary school transcript.

• Official college transcript from all colleges attended.
• Official transcript from the school that conferred your LPN license.
• Nursing license number (must be current and active).

• Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, or TEAS).

• SAT or ACT scores must be from within 4 years of intended enrollment
• TEAS is preferred

Single Parent Scholar Admission

The Single Parent Scholar Program family-friendly, on-campus housing year-round to single parents and their children (between 20 months and 10 years of age) so the parent can pursue a bachelor’s degree full time. Students interested in being considered for the Single Parent Scholar Program must first apply for admission to the College under the guidelines previously described in this section for first-year or transfer students, per the applicant’s circumstances. Once an interested student is offered admission to the College, additional information will be sent about gaining entry to the Single Parent Scholar Program.

Home- and Cyber-schooled Students

Wilson College welcomes applications from home- and cyber-schooled students. The educational background of these students is distinctive. The evaluative documentation mandated by the applicant’s state of residence must be submitted, along with a transcript or detailed profile of all coursework studied at the secondary level and verification of high school completion. Standardized test scores are required of all home and cyber-schooled applicants.

Provisional Admission for Undergraduate Students

Students who do not meet the College’s admissions criteria may be eligible for provisional admission. Provisional admission is available for the fall semester only so all new students can fully participate in orientation and all transitional activities, including the first-year seminar experience. Students admitted provisionally may attend as full-time or part-time students. Students may not enroll in more than 12 semester hours per semester while provisionally admitted. At the conclusion of the fall semester or the student’s fourth course, the provisionally admitted student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be fully admitted and continue at Wilson. Any student who does not attain this standard will not be permitted to remain enrolled.