Transfer Credit
Wayland considers for transfer collegiate-level work completed at an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). To be acceptable for transfer, the work must be of comparable level and content with the degree being sought at Wayland. For the transfer of work from foreign institutions, the original transcript and a copy translated into Standard English, certified by a translator approved by the university registrar, must be presented. An evaluation of the transcript may also be required. Transfer credit is assessed and students are informed of the amount of credit that will transfer prior to their enrollment whenever possible, but no later than the end of the first academic term in which they are enrolled.
Degree candidates may satisfy a maximum of two-thirds of the degree with approved courses transferred from another institution (not valid for Bachelor’s to Ph.D. in Management program). To transfer credit from other institutions, a student must submit an official transcript of the courses to be considered and may be required to submit a catalog description of the course from the institution where the course was taken. In cases where an equivalency is not easily interpreted, the student may be required to submit a course syllabus that outlines the course competencies. To transfer credit, the student must have earned a grade of B or higher in the course. The academic school dean must approve transfer credit.
Temporary Leave of Absence from Ph.D. in Management
Extreme situations may require students to take a temporary leave of absence when life events such as military service obligations, serious illness or injury, family emergencies, or other reasons make it impossible to participate actively.
As the Ph.D. in Management is a ‘continuous enrollment’ program, a leave of absence for each session requested must be sent in writing via student WBU official email to the Associate Dean, Ph.D. in Management before the start of the session leave is requested. In the email request, provide the reason and the session the leave of absence is requested and the session you can resume studies.
It is essential to be aware that a leave of Absence may have significant implications on your financial aid, loans, scholarships, and any military education benefits you’re utilizing to fund your program. We strongly advise you to consult the Financial Aid Office and your VA Representative to understand the potential impact fully.
Extending Approved Leave:
If extreme situations warrant an extension, email the Associate Dean, Ph.D. in Management and request an extension of your leave, indicating which session you will resume your studies. Absences over four consecutive sessions will require re-application (at no cost) and re-admission into the program.
Restarting Classes:
Students returning from an approved leave must send an email to the Associate Dean, Ph.D. in Management to be scheduled for classes in the next session. Returning students who do not extend their leave obtain a new leave or do not register for the next session will be considered withdrawn and discontinued from the program. Leaves of absence may cause courses to be out of sequence from your original degree plan, and the time limit for reaching completion of the program is extended by the number of terms the student is on leave.
Admission Deferrals:
A newly admitted student who has registered may seek a deferral rather than a leave of absence. Submit requests before the second week of classes in the initial registration session. Deferrals will be considered up to the start of the next COHORT, which will begin either in Fall II or Spring II. After that, students must reapply to the program (at no cost). See the WBU Catalog on how dropping out of classes impacts your finances. If students drop from classes without seeking a deferral, they are considered dropped from the program and must re-apply.
International Students:
International students requesting a leave of absence should consult WBU’s International Admissions Office, as U.S. Immigration may restrict the eligibility to take one. The International Admissions office can help determine if the requested absence is permissible and can update the student’s SEVIS records or advise on other possible courses of action.
Leave of Absence and Incomplete Grade:
Students with an approved leave of absence who also receive an approved Incomplete (I) grade may finish the work for which the incomplete grades have been assigned within the agreed-upon completion date given by the professor. Failure to complete the work will result in a failing grade (F). Students may not complete any other requirements for their degree.
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