Additional Admissions Pathways
Conditional Admissions
Conditional undergraduate admission may be offered to applicants who do not yet meet the university's English language requirement or who need more university preparation and English language study before entering a degree program. Students do not need a TOEFL or IELTS score to apply for conditional admission. However, before beginning to take regular university classes and moving into full admission status, students will need to demonstrate a high level of academic English ability, equivalent to Western's English language requirement, through their Intensive English Program coursework.
Applicants must fulfill all other requirements for undergraduate admission, including having competitive grades from previous secondary or post-secondary institutions. First-year applicants need to have completed foundation coursework in English, humanities, mathematics, natural/physical sciences and social sciences. For transfer applicants, academic coursework and experiences related to one's academic area of interest will further strengthen the application.
Conditional admission students attend the Intensive English Program full-time for a minimum of one quarter. Before enrolling in their first regular university classes and earning credit towards a Bachelor's degree, students first need to successfully complete the highest level IEP Academic English courses (Academic Preparation, Research Writing, Academic Communications, Academic Reading, and Applied Language Skills).
Students may apply for Conditional Admission by first enrolling in the Intensive English Program, or they may apply directly to the Office of Admissions. On the International Student Undergraduate Application for Admission, applicants should select the check-box that indicates they are "Seeking Conditional Admission to Western" to indicate this choice. Note that two applications, to both the Office of Admissions and to the Intensive English Program, are required.
Intensive English Program
IEP’s vision is to share the Western experience with as many students as possible. Whether you're preparing to study in the U.S., looking to further your professional career, or learning English for the sake of learning, IEP will prepare you for what’s ahead. Classes are taught by highly-trained instructors. For more information, please contact the Intensive English Program office at (360) 650-3308, email iep@wwu.edu, or visit the IEP website.