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Academic Experiences COVID-19

Is Walden still holding in-person residencies/labs/intensives?

How does the virtual experience compare to the in-person experience? Will it be the same quality?

What are Walden students saying about events that recently shifted from face-to-face to virtual?

Do I need to drop the residency/lab/intensive and register for the virtual?

I have not attended a virtual event before. What should I do to prepare?

Will the residency/lab/intensive fee change now that the event will be virtual instead of face-to-face?

How will virtual sessions and advising appointments work?

I’m not registered, but I would like to register for a Walden residency, lab, or intensive. How can I do that?

I was previous registered for a Walden residency, lab or intensive, but cancelled because I did not wish to travel. How can I re-register?

How will I access virtual sessions?

What if I prefer face-to-face events?

Will I incur a penalty if I cancel my attendance at a residency/lab/intensive after the deadline?

If I cancel my attendance at a residency/lab/intensive, what about my hotel and airline reservations?

Who can I contact if I have questions?

How will I get additional information about future Walden residencies/labs/intensives?

What is Walden doing to help safeguard the health and well-being of all who are attending future Walden-sponsored events?

I am a PhD student and required to attend at least two residencies face-to-face. Will this count as one of my virtual residencies?

I am an EdD student and required to attend my residency face-to-face. Will this residency satisfy that requirement?

I am not yet a Walden student, but I’m wondering how I will complete my first doctoral residency?