Undergraduate Catalog (2026-2027)

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SWU Global Additional Admissions Policies

On-Campus Student Enrollment in SWU Global Courses

On-campus students may enroll in SWU Global 7-week online courses; however, students may take no more than 50 percent of their hours per semester in the SWU Global program. Students enrolled in SWU Global summer enrollment are not limited.

 

Identification Verification Enrollment Policy

Upon receipt of completed application to Southern Wesleyan University, all students will be sent an identification verification request. This verification request must be completed by all applied students prior to acceptance. Once completed, the results are shared with the Admissions Office, and this will allow the completion of the acceptance process.

 

Additional Information

Requests for general information about SWU Global (swu.edu/online) or questions about the application should be directed to (877) 644-5557.

Admission to SWU Global

In addition to its On-Campus programs, SWU offers degrees online. Admission to these programs is open to transfer students with a minimum 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended or first-time college students who rank in the upper half of their high school graduating class or who earn a General Education (GED) Passing Score (at least 150 on each of the four test subjects). SWU accepts students with below 50% class rank if they have 2.0 or higher GPA. Additional admission requirements vary by degree program.

Undergraduate Degree Programs:

  • Submission of a completed SWU Global application (admissions.swu.edu/apply).

  • An official high school transcript if transferring fewer than 15 credit hours from accredited colleges or universities. Minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

  • Home school students must provide evidence of membership in an approved home school association and provide an official transcript with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; otherwise, applicant must submit GED scores.

  • Transfer students who have attended other colleges or universities must provide official transcripts from each school attended. Students must have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college work attempted.

  • Submission of all military transcripts, if applicable.

  • For students whom English is a second language, the following scores must be met: Official TOEFL score of 550 (paper test) 213 (computer-based test), or official IELTS score of 6, or a Duolingo score of 95. Evidence that English is the student’s primary language may also be considered. If TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are not available, a waiver may be requested if certain other requirements considered by the university are met. This waiver request may be obtained from the student’s admissions counselor. Waivers are not guaranteed.

  • Satisfactory interview with a designated committee or academic department, if required.

  • Course-by-course evaluations of official transcripts of all foreign academic work, evaluated by a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) association member. A list of NACES association members can be found at naces.org/members/.  For transfer students, the course-by-course evaluations must include all foreign university or college transcripts. For freshmen, the course-by-course evaluation must include all international high school transcripts with the possible exception of high school transcripts from international high schools that hold United States recognized regional accreditation status.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit is generally accepted from accredited colleges and universities and from postsecondary higher education institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, provided such transfer courses meet the degree requirements at Southern Wesleyan University as well as transfer-quality accreditation standards. Courses that are identified by the institution as intended for transfer must demonstrate comparable course content, comparable learning outcomes, and the nature, content, and level of the course learning experience and its appropriateness must be applicable to the programs offered by SWU. Southern Wesleyan University reserves the right to deny credit from institutions that are not institutionally accredited.

Grades lower than C- will not be accepted in transfer.

Except with special permission, transfer credits may not be among the last thirty-two hours of the undergraduate degree. (Cooperative program hours count as Southern Wesleyan University hours.)

Substitutes for required courses must be approved by deans and/or division chairs.

Conditional Admittance

First-time students who do not rank in the upper half of their high school graduating class or have a 2.0 or higher GPA and transfer students who do not have a minimum 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges may apply for conditional admittance on appeal to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee. Students must appeal in writing, explaining their past circumstances and their plan for success. An interview (in-person, video, or phone) may be required. High school transcripts may also be requested by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee. The appeals process occurs only at the student’s request and is not automatically implemented. Students whose appeals are granted may be limited in their course registration or have mandatory requirements for tutoring. The decision of the Undergraduate Admissions Committee is final.

If accepted, these students must achieve academic good standing in their first semester of enrollment at Southern Wesleyan University.

Provisional

Upon occasion, a student may be accepted on a provisional basis. This gives permission for a student to register for classes before all of the official documentation has been received to make a full acceptance to the university. Within the first semester of enrollment at Southern Wesleyan University, this status must be cleared, or acceptable arrangements made with the Admissions Office, or the student will be administratively withdrawn from the university for the semester. The student is responsible for room, board, and other charges incurred while on provisional status (regular refund policies apply).

Students Seeking Re-Admission

SWU Global students who have been withdrawn for less than one calendar year and who wish to re-enter, should contact their academic success coach (ASC) for academic advisement and to develop a class schedule. 

SWU Global students who have been withdrawn for more than one calendar year must apply for readmission. The students must meet the minimum GPA requirement to enroll, and all previous account balances must be resolved. They will be subject to the current catalog policies and degree completion requirements at the time of their re-admission and re-enrollment.

Students who have been dismissed or suspended, have left on academic warning or probation, or have withdrawn with a GPA less than 2.0 may appeal for readmittance to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee. Students must appeal in writing, explaining their past circumstances and their plan for success. An interview may be required. The appeals process occurs only at the student’s request and is not automatically implemented. Students whose appeals are granted may be limited in their course registration or have mandatory requirements for tutoring. The student’s status may be determined to be probation, academic warning, or good standing, as determined by the Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions Committee. The decision of the Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions Committee is final.