Deferred enrollment can provide valuable learning experiences outside of the classroom prior to a student entering college. At ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½, 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ as a first-year student. When a first-year student applies and is admitted to ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½, 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½, 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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.
- ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ at the start of either semester with individual meetings and group orientation sessions.
Verto Education
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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.
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½’s partnership with Verto offers a to ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ with guaranteed merit scholarship valued at $38,000 for domestic students, the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Global Scholars Award. International students should contact ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ as their partner school typically hear back within 2-3 weeks.
Questions and Concerns
Please contact April Gamble, Gap Year Coordinator, with any questions.