Western International University (WIU, ) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Western International University, best known as West, is a university that seeks to serve the adult learner who may not have time or a lifestyle that will facilitate a traditional learning environment. For this reason, Western International University performs a service that many other universities do not offer. At West, a student can pursue his or her entire degree online whether at the undergraduate or graduate level. West envisions a educational experience where the adult learner is valued and understood, where values such as

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Information Summary

Ranks 66th in Arizona and 4013th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	22.9
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$6,000
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	340 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	18% / N/A
Enrollment Total (all students)	2,042

Academics

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As this university was established to educate the adult learner who has a certain level of responsibility outside of school, West tries to accommodate these individuals. For the most part, you can complete your classes in as little as 8 meetings and within two months. Furthermore, with certain courses you are only expected to attend class once a week. You also have the option to take only online classes or attend a traditional classroom setting. You could even try a mixture of both.

Unlike other schools that offer distance learning, West offers online education with interaction. For those who do not have the time to attend an actual physical class but enjoy the interaction possible between classmates and teachers, may consider West a good fit as it offers interactive online classes. You can decide to attend classes live online or review the recorded class session later at your earliest convenience.

Also, instead of spending hours going from bookstore to bookstore trying to find the cheapest priced book, standing in a line with 500 other students at the bookstore, or searching the internet for deals on your most needed books, eBooks are now available for all classes offered by West for the student’s convenience.

Admissions

All prospective students must complete an application for admission. Those seeking admission to undergraduate studies must have graduated from high school or earned a GED. Graduate students are required to have completed a bachelor

Financial Aid

What makes West stand out from other universities is that it encourages students to interact with Western International staff regarding whatever questions they may have, the Financial Aid Department is no different. Students are encouraged to call or email someone from West to answer any questions they may have regarding tuition, fees, or payment options.

No matter the question you may have, your initial step will be to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise known as the FAFSA. Your answers on this application will determine your eligibility for all federal loans and grants. This information will then be communicated to you by Western International.

Outside Scholarships

Students are encouraged to seek out scholarship opportunities prior to applying for admission. Many scholarships have deadlines months in advance of when admission applications are due. For this reason, if you are interested in pursuing a degree at West, or any university for that matter, you should try searching for funding relatively early. This can mean contacting the financial aid office at West or simply using an internet search engine to look for funding sources. Most scholarships are either need-based or merit-based and sometimes a mixture of both. Be sure to check the deadlines and requirements for every scholarship you are interested in as to not miss any available opportunities.

In House Scholarships

The only in house scholarship available to West students is the West Scholarship which awards up to

Student Financial Aid Details

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Students

Western International may have a strong online presence, but this does not equal a lack of organizations in which students can become involved. In fact, West students are invited to join several honor societies, be a part of SCORE, and participate with West International Friends. West International Friends constitutes the community of West including staff, students, and faculty that are committed to ensuring a quality educational experience for all students.

Those students interested in an organization focused on business can look into SCORE. SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives. Individuals involved with SCORE include former business managers who share their insights, past experiences, and ideas with others at no cost.

Additional student associations include Delta Mu Delta, Golden Key, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon and particularly for international students, WIU International Friends (WIF) is an option affiliated with the International Student Association.

Bookstore

You may be confused as to how you can buy books if you attend all your classes online. Well, besides the ebook option there is a physical bookstore actually located at West

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Perhaps what Western International is particularly noted for is how accessible it is for military students. In fact, West was recently recognized in the magazine G. I. Jobs for being considered

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