{"id":110,"date":"2024-10-23T13:15:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-wsu.pantheonsite.io\/admissions\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2024-10-23T13:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:15:08","slug":"adult-entry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/adult-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Entry Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro wp-block-paragraph\">To complete your application, you&#8217;ll need to send high school transcripts or a GED and pay the application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for Adult Entry admission, you must have earned a high school diploma or GED certification at least 4 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve taken college credits, it must be at least 1 year since you were last enrolled at another school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Military experience after high school may also qualify you for this special admission status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t meet this requirement\u2014don&#8217;t worry. You&#8217;re welcome to apply as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/first-year\/\" data-type=\"page\">first-year student<\/a> or as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"100\">transfer student<\/a>, if you have recent college credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An admissions counselor will review your application to determine your potential for success at WSU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may request additional information before making an admissions decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Apply Online<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Pay the Application Fee<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Send Your Transcripts<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Apply Online<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=074&amp;appType=undergrad&amp;_ga=2.269085876.454165404.1535378613-260695224.1524776781\">online application for Winona State University<\/a> and select the option to identify as an Adult Entry Learner.<\/p>\n<p>You can pause and save your progress if you&#8217;d like to come back later.<\/p>\n<p>But it often takes just 15 minutes or less!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Pay the Application Fee<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>There&#8217;s a $20 application fee, which can be paid online.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/registration\/search\/advanced.html?campusid=074&amp;_ga=2.96468828.1958658833.1521933162-1184403676.1468201765\">eServices<\/a> with your StarID and password.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cBills and Payments\u201d from the main menu. The application fee should appear as an outstanding payment.<\/li>\n<li>Select the option to make a payment and enter your credit card information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Concerned about the application fee? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Send Your Transcripts<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Adult entry students will need to submit high school transcripts or GED documentation. If you have college transcripts, you will need to provide those as well.<\/p>\n<p>Transcripts can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a> or mailed to:<\/p>\n<p>WSU Admissions PO Box 5838<br \/>\nWinona, MN 55987-5838<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your application <strong>won&#8217;t be processed<\/strong> until your <strong>transcript and fee payment are received.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to change any information after you&#8217;ve submitted your application, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transfer-credits\">Transfer Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you started a college degree? You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer-credits\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"114\">transfer those credits<\/a> to WSU and keep the momentum going.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry about getting an official transcript evaluation. The WSU Admissions team always evaluates your credits when you&#8217;re accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transferology.com\/school\/winona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transferology<\/a> to get a sense of how your credits will transfer to WSU. This is a free resource available 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"credits-for-prior-learning\">Credits for Prior Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it\u2019s been a while since you attended school, you may have gathered life experiences that qualify for college credit through: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>professional work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>corporate training programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>military service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>independent study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>community service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WSU offers options for students to claim credits for prior learning by taking exams, transferring military credits, and applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer-credits\/#portfolio-review\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer-credits\/#portfolio-review\">portfolio review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about the process for prior learning evaluations, please contact Adult and Continuing Education at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:continuingeducation@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\">continuingeducation@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"track-your-application\">Track Your Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can&#8217;t wait to see if you got in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check on your application status any day, any time in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mywarriorlife.winona.edu\/future-warrior\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Warrior Life portal<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve been accepted, you&#8217;ll find a checklist that outlines your next steps for housing, financial aid, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students receive a message with a decision 2-3 weeks after all information and documents are submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that admission to Winona State University is the first step. 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