You'll have questions come up throughout the course of your degree program, and Walden is here to help you better understand the answers to those questions. For an idea of commonly asked questions by topic, please visit the links at left.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

Learn more about the policies surrounding Academic Integrity and Plagiarism here at Walden.

Accreditation

What is accreditation and what does it mean for your Walden program?

Books and Course Materials

Learn more about some common questions students have regarding their course materials and books required for their courses.

Bursar Holds

There may be a time when you have a Bursar Hold on your account - learn more about what that means for your registration or your course participation.

Course Expectations

As a Walden student, there are certain expectations your instructor or the University will have for you when you are registered for a course. Knowing what those expectations are, and where to get more information on them, will help you be successful.

Faculty Expectations

Just as Walden has expectations for you as a student, we have expectations for the faculty as well. Visit this section to learn more about how to contact your instructor.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acy (FERPA) is a federal law that addresses how American universities protect their students' academic and personal information.

Grades and GPA

If this is your first time in an American education system, you may find that the grading scale is different from your previous educational experiences. Learn more about the grading scale we use, and how GPAs are calculated, by visiting this section.

Official Transcripts

Learn more about how to submit your official transcript to Walden during your application experience, or how to order a copy of your Walden transcript, in this section.

Tuition and Financial Services

Visit this section to learn more about how your bill is calculated, your payment options, and some commonly asked questions related to scholarships.