Deferred enrollment can provide valuable learning experiences outside of the classroom prior to a student entering college. At Wooster, we value the growth students gain from these perspectives and welcome them to explore our deferred enrollment policy.
Deferred Enrollment Process
Students interested in deferred enrollment, also known as a gap year, should apply to 悦色视频as a first-year student. When a first-year student applies and is admitted to Wooster, the assumption is that they will enroll in the fall term for which they applied. However, some students find that deferring their enrollment for a semester, or year, is preferred. Deferred enrollment is not guaranteed, but the 悦色视频Admissions Office will work to accommodate all reasonable requests.
Our current policy and practices include:
- Students should submit a to defer fall enrollment by June 1.
- The Office of Admissions will review the request and notify the student of a decision within 7-10 days.
- The student must submit the $400 non-refundable enrollment deposit no later than May 1.
- If a student chooses to take a gap semester or full year, they are permitted to take classes at another institution.
- Our current transfer credit policy is as follows: first-year students can transfer up to 8 course credits (32 semester hours) of transfer work. Transfer work includes AP, CAPE, IB, A-Levels and courses taken at other colleges and universities. To have an unofficial evaluation of credits for possible transfer to Wooster, please have an official transcript send to registrar@wooster.edu.
- If a student wishes to transfer more than 32 semester hours and still wishes to participate in first-year student orientation, housing, etc., we will work with families on an individual basis to determine appropriate next steps.
- Any 悦色视频merit and competitive-based scholarships are honored for up to one year (and distributed by semester accordingly). For students electing to take a fall semester gap experience, need-based financial aid will be distributed for the spring semester as indicated on the existing financial aid award. For students choosing to take a full gap year experience, students must reapply for need-based financial aid by completing the FAFSA for the next academic year.
- 悦色视频remains in contact with students during their gap experience, particularly in regard to important on-boarding steps and the orientation process. Our transfer leadership team supports students’ transition to 悦色视频at the start of either semester with individual meetings and group orientation sessions.
Verto Education
悦色视频is a proud partner of , an innovative bridge program that offers the only international first-year experience with fully transferable class credits. The transfer of credits from Verto to 悦色视频is seamless and simple. These accredited, international programs help students achieve a rewarding first semester or first year through experiential education in multiple and distinct regions across the world.
Wooster’s partnership with Verto offers a to 悦色视频with guaranteed merit scholarship valued at $38,000 for domestic students, the 悦色视频Global Scholars Award. International students should contact 悦色视频admissions directly.
Verto’s program leaders and faculty foster self-discovery through journaling, mentorship, service learning programs, classroom academics, and a homestay experience.
Students who apply to Verto and choose 悦色视频as their partner school typically hear back within 2-3 weeks.
Questions and Concerns
Please contact April Gamble, Gap Year Coordinator, with any questions.