WIU, the Pinnacle of Arizona Business Colleges

Welcome to Western International University Admissions. In addition to our esteemed ciriculum, WIU has established itself as one of the top Arizona business colleges because of its faculty and staff. Our highly trained in-house staff of evaluators processes all domestic and international admissions, including new admissions as well as additional incoming credits for current and completing students.

The Western International University New Student Orientation binder is designed to introduce you to all aspects of WIU, one of the finest Arizona business colleges, and to provide you with the information and tools necessary for your academic success, including University services, policies and procedures, student responsibilities, and faculty expectations. If you are a domestic student, you receive these materials at the time of application. If you are an international student, you receive the binder upon your arrival at WIU.

About COMPASS

As an undergraduate student, you are required to take the Computerized Placement Assessment and Support System (COMPASS) test as part of your orientation. The COMPASS test provides you with an opportunity to establish a baseline level of skills and knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing. At the end of your degree program, you are required to retake the COMPASS test during the capstone course to evaluate the change in your skill levels.

COMPASS test results also provide WIU with a means of monitoring the quality of educational products and procedures and serves as a basis for continuous program improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions of WIU, One of the Top Arizona Business Colleges:

I just applied and want to know how many credits transferred into my program of study. When will I be notified?

Generally, once all your academic records have been received from all the colleges and universities you attended, the evaluation of your previous academic records will take approximately four to six weeks. CLEP, DANTES, and other tests for credit are considered part of your academic record and must be requested to complete your admissions file.

How will I be notified of my acceptance into WIU, one of the premier Arizona business colleges?

Upon completion of your admissions file and evaluation of academic records, the Admissions department will mail a letter regarding your acceptance and a copy of your official evaluation of transfer credit.

I just submitted a change of program. When will I know if the change was approved?

Once the change of program form is received by Admissions, the new evaluation can take six to eight weeks, after which time a letter regarding admission into the new program is sent to you.

I just submitted additional course work from a local school for a course I completed concurrently with my WIU studies. When will I know if the transfer credit was applied?

Once the official transcript is received by Admissions, your transfer credit evaluation can take six to eight weeks, after which time a letter regarding the transfer credit applied to your program of study is sent to you.

Financial Aid Plan to WIU, one of the Premier Arizona Business Colleges

Federal Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are available for eligible students. To determine eligibility and to apply for financial aid, contact your Financial Counselor. With the submission of a completed financial aid packet and approved Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), 100% of your tuition can be deferred for a maximum of two courses. Fees and books are not deferred. If you do not receive enough financial aid funds to cover the full cost of tuition required to complete your academic year, contact your Financial Counselor to make additional payment arrangements.

If you would like more information on Western International University, please contact the Admissions Office via the On-Line Request Form.