Keeping Parents in The Loop
Sending a student to college is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one. WAU is dedicated to helping students and their families make the most of their time with us, providing information on various important campus events and services.
Resources and Information
Student Financial Services
Financial aid is a crucial component of achieving your goal of a college education. We offer a variety of financial aid packages combining merit and need-based aid with state, federal, and institutional assistance.
Student Counseling Resources
Students at Washington Adventist University may face challenges that affect their academic and personal well-being. This page helps parents, family, and friends recognize signs of struggle and find mental health support resources.
Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar at Washington Adventist University maintains the records of all students while enforcing the university’s academic policies. We work in harmony with students, faculty, and staff to ensure the academic success of each person who enrolls at the university.
Transcript Requests/Forms
Washington Adventist University partners with Parchment to provide secure and convenient online transcript ordering and delivery. This page includes important ordering instructions, costs, processing details, and helpful resources.
Academic Catalog
The Academic Catalog at Washington Adventist University provides official information on academic programs, policies, procedures, tuition, and university requirements. This page also gives access to current and archived catalogs for reference and planning.
Class Schedule
The Class Schedule page at Washington Adventist University helps students access up-to-date course listings, term schedules, and registration information. Students can also find important resources such as final exam schedules, WISE schedules, and class schedule FAQs.
Parents FAQ
What are the biggest academic adjustments during the freshman year?
Learning to discipline oneself and manage time are critical adjustments. College classes may meet only every other day, or once a week, but the workload does not diminish. It is suggested that the student spend two hours of studying for every one hour in class, balanced with study breaks. Students should know to seek help for academic difficulties.
How can a student get help if they’re struggling with academics or a certain class?
If a student is struggling in a class, they should schedule an office meeting with the professor. They can discuss challenges, note-taking and test-preparation methods, and tutoring possibilities. The professor can help the student decide if they should continue or drop the class. If the student continues, he/she should attend every class session. If the student drops the class, he/she must complete a form at the Records Office by the drop deadline to receive a grade of “W.”
For all academic challenges, the Betty Howard Center for Student Success offers individual and group tutoring, advising for undeclared majors, academic mentoring, study skills courses, and disabilities support services. Contact the center at: 301-891-4106, for more information.
Be sure your student meets with their academic advisor and student finance counselor before making any changes to their class schedule.
Why don’t parents receive a copy of mid-term and final grades?
In maintaining student records, WAU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, which prohibits the college from releasing information (including grades) about a student without the student’s written permission. See FERPA Privacy Laws for more information.
What services are available for career planning?
Encourage your student to visit the Betty Howard Center for Student Success their freshman year and each year thereafter. The Center will discuss career options, self-assessment, values, skills, interests, goals and job-seeking strategies. Job search, interview, and résumé workshops are held throughout the school year. Additionally, a job/internship/graduate school fair is held annually.
Does WAU offer a program for studying abroad?
WAU is a member of Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA), a consortium of colleges and universities operated by the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This gives qualified students the opportunity for international study while completing the requirements of their programs. Campuses are in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
What does WAU offer for students with learning disabilities?
The Betty Howard Center for Student Success offers students with diagnosed learning disabilities access to accommodations and support that will improve their college experience. Students with learning disabilities may be seen by counselors who help determine the appropriate resources needed. See Disability Services(opens in a new tab) for more information.