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Admission Policy

Purpose

This policy is designed to establish uniform parameters, for the admission of students consistent with licensing authorizations of Birchwood University.

Admissions Criteria

Following a list of admissions criteria of the Institution to be considered. All other requested criteria will be established by the academic programs, consistent with the standards of licensing bodies. Admissions criteria to be considered by academic programs in the institution can include:

  1. Submission of completed Birchwood application
  2. Submission of a copy of a valid government-issued picture identification.
  3. Submission of a copy of an updated resume.
  4. Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translated copy.

DOCTORAL DEGREES

Additional Admission Requirements

  1. Applicant must have completed a master's degree in business (OR) master's degree plus 4 years of verifiable business experience.
  2. Work experience within a for profit firm, non-profit organizations and/or governmental including NGOs.
  3. Applicants must submit an official master's degree transcript.
  4. Applicants must submit an essay as to how earning the DBA degree would advance their knowledge and contribute to their career goals.
  5. Transfer students must supply their college or university transcripts.

MASTER LEVEL DEGREES

Additional Admission Requirements

Master of Business Administration:

  1. Submit a 500-word essay (Minimum) summarizing the applicant's interest in the program and their professional goals.
  2. Provide official undergraduate degree transcript in business, marketing, management, operations management, statistics, or a related field with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  3. Provide two (2) professional recommendation letters.
  4. A professional readiness interview will be conducted with the Director of Education if the GPA is below 2.5.

Master of Science in Computer Science:

  1. Submit an official undergraduate degree transcript in science, marketing, management, statistics, or a related field with a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be accepted.

Master of Science in Cybersecurity:

  1. Submission of an official undergraduate degree transcript with a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be accepted.
  2. Students are required to have experience or prior knowledge in Computer Science.

Master of Science in Data Science:

  1. Submit an official undergraduate degree transcript in science, marketing, management, statistics, or a related field with a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be accepted.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

  1. Copy of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  2. Students may apply with an unofficial high school transcript. An official final high school transcript (mailed by the high school directly to the university), which includes all secondary school grades, and date of graduation must be submitted prior to enrollment.
  3. Transfer students must supply all of their college or university transcripts.
Application

Application For Admission

Applicants

All individuals interested in applying for admission to the university must complete an application and submit anon-refundable registration fee of $150.00 (payable by check, money order, or credit card). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Birchwood University.

Applicants must also provide all required application documents to be considered for admission. Once an admissions decision has been made, the candidate will receive an email with further instructions. Admissions agents will maintain regular contact with applicants to ensure all necessary documents are received by the admissions office.

Reactivation Of Admission Application

An individual who has been accepted for admission to Birchwood University but has not enrolled in any courses will have their original application and registration fee remain active for one (1) year from the term of initial acceptance. If more than one year has passed without enrollment, the applicant must restart the admission process by submitting a new application along with a new registration fee.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Applicants
  • Applicant must be 18 years or older.
  • Submission of a copy of a valid government-issued picture identification.
  • Submission of a copy of an updated resume.
  • Any document not in English must be accompanied by a certified translated copy.

Registration

Students are required to register for classes either by email or in person. The registration period is listed on the institution's academic calendar above. To complete registration, students must submit a Course Registration Form during the designated registration period.

Orientation

Before attending classes, all new students and returning students who have not attended the university for one or more terms are required to participate in an orientation program. This program is designed to familiarize students with university policies and procedures. Additionally, all students must attend an e-Library orientation during their first term of enrollment. Attendance is mandatory.

Requirements

Graduation Requirements Policy

The following conditions must be met before a degree is conferred:

  1. Satisfactory completion of all academic credits as stated in the catalog.
  2. Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
  3. Meet satisfactory academic progress.
  4. Fulfill all monetary obligations.
  5. The student must complete an application for graduation and pay the corresponding fee. The fee is non-refundable and is required to process the application for graduation.
  6. The student's record is reviewed by the Registrar for completion.
  7. Registrar will send the student a letter informing him/her of the date of degree conferment and the date on which the diploma will be available.

Birchwood University confers degrees three times each year, at the end of each academic session. Students should be aware that the process of verifying and officially posting the degree to the academic transcript may take up to sixty (60) days following the final day of the session. During this time, students may request a Degree Verification Letter from the Registrar, confirming that all degree requirements have been met and that the degree is pending conferral. Once degrees are officially conferred, both the diploma and transcript will reflect the last date of the session in which all requirements were completed.

Awarded

Credentials Awarded

ProgramCredits RequiredCredentials Awarded
Business Administration60Doctor of Business Administration
Data Science36Master of Science
Cybersecurity36Master of Science
Computer Science36Master of Science
Business Administration45Master of Business Administration
Business Administration120Bachelor of Business Administration
Computer Science120Bachelor of Science
Definition

Definition of A Unit of Credit

The university follows the Carnegie unit calculation method for awarding course credit. As an example, we calculate 1 Credit Hour equivalent to 15 theory hours.

Accordingly, our courses are of 3 credits and require 45 hours of instruction. The student must be prepared to complete assignments, research, and other course related activities.

Withdrawal Policy

Course Withdrawal Policy

Applicant
  • To apply for a withdrawal, students will provide notification of intent to withdraw, in writing or orally, to the Registrar's Office. The Registrar will document the reasons and date of the student's request.
  • Withdrawals with Refund: Courses in which the student applies for withdrawal during the drop/add period will be refunded according to the Cancellation and Refund Policy.
  • Withdrawals without Refund: When students request a withdrawal from a course after the due date established by the institution for withdrawals with a refund, it may affect the student's academic progress.
Policy

Withdrawal Policy

Applicants
  • A student may withdraw from a class and obtain the notation of "W" until the day before the final exam.
  • Unsatisfactory academic performance following the above deadline will not be accepted as a reason for withdrawal.
  • Students who are seeking a withdrawal for medical reasons must provide appropriate medical information using the “Withdrawal Form" available at the Birchwood University website.
  • If a withdrawal for medical reasons is approved, an "I" will be recorded for each course.
  • The university may place students who receive a withdrawal for medical reasons "on hold" until they are ready to return. If a withdrawal for medical reasons is not approved, but the situation justifies it, the request may be approved as a late withdrawal, and a grade of "W" will be recorded.
  • If a student withdraws from a course while an alleged academically dishonest act is under review, and the case is not resolved in favor of the student, the academic department, in conjunction with faculty and the appropriate university committee, reserves the right to assign the appropriate grade for the course.
Work Policy

Make-up Work Policy & Repeating Courses

Students unable to complete work by the end of the course may be granted an incomplete grade (I) with the instructor's approval. Make-up work policy is granted on a case-by-case basis. Arrangements must be completed within three (3) days from the end of the course. Failure to make such arrangements without administrative approval will result in a failing grade.

Credits

Transfer of Credits

Transfer applicants must meet all the admission requirements of Birchwood University. The university's transfer policy is designed to recognize previously earned credits. Individuals who have earned credit at other institutions are encouraged to identify the courses they can apply for. Students may qualify to use up to 18 credits earned elsewhere for Birchwood University. Speak to your admissions agent for details.

Birchwood University will evaluate transfer credit from other institutions on a course-by-course basis. Transferability of credits is based on similar content and course objectives. Qualified credits will only be accepted if the earned grade is at least a "B."Transfer of credit is at the discretion of Birchwood University. The transfer of credits from Birchwood University to another university is at the discretion of the receiving institution; it is the student's responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of their choice.

Birchwood University does not grant credits for work experience or examinations.

Rights & Privacy

Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA)

Federal and State laws restrict the release of confidential student records and information. Students have a right to inspect their educational records and are protected from the release of information without their written consent, except for subpoenaed requests from courts with appropriate jurisdiction. Students must make written requests for transcripts and other academic information. Requests by unauthorized third parties and telephone requests will not be honored.