School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

and must be scheduled through the Success Center by
calling (916)577-2253.
2010-2011
Writing Proficiency
Writing Proficiency at WJU is assessed in a 300-level writing-intensive course that is required in each major. Courses that are
writing intensive are indicated in the Catalog. Upon completing the course, each student will be given a score for writing
proficiency using the institutional rubric. Students who obtain a composite score of 4, 5, or 6 based on their writing for the
semester will be designated proficient. Students who obtain a score lower than 4 will be required to take an Advanced
Composition course as an elective. This requirement is for all undergraduate students, whether traditional, transfer, or SPS. If a
student has already obtained a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution whose accrediting agency is approved by CHEA,
WJU will not require the student to be assessed for writing proficiency.
Bachelor Degree—If a student has already obtained a Bachelor degree from an accredited institution whose accrediting agency is
approved by CHEA, WJU will not require the student to complete a writing assessment.
Admission – School of Professional Studies (SPS)
Greater Sacramento Area San Jose Center
333 Sunset Blvd 1190 Saratoga Avenue, Suite #210
Rocklin, CA 95765 San Jose, CA 95129
888.883.ICAN 800.205.6100
916.577.2336 408.278.4346
Admission Criteria for School of Professional Studies
To be admitted to the School of Professional Studies, a student must meet or exceed the following requirements:
1 Completion of a minimum of 30 transferable semester hours credit from an accredited college or post-secondary institution
acceptable to WJU.
2 If a student has less than 60 semester hours the State of California requires that he/she submit a high school or other
transcript proving high school graduation equivalency in addition to other post-secondary transcripts.
3 If a student is admitted with less than 60 semester hours transferred into the program, he/she may begin their studies in the
SPS Bridge Program.
4 Completion of a minimum of 60 transferrable applicable semester hours are required to begin courses in their major.
5 Completion of two years of full-time work experience post high school.
6 Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or higher on all prior post-secondary academic work.
7 A willingness to study in a Christian university with requirements including Bible.
8 Completion of English Composition 1 or higher and any program specific prerequisites.
Admission Procedures
Application is a simple process that can lead to a quick decision concerning your eligibility for enrollment. The process requires
the submission of the following:
1. An application form and payment of the nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. If you do not have 60 transferable units, you are
required to submit an official high school transcript verifying graduation, in addition to other post-secondary transcripts.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the SPS office. Transcripts that pass through a student’s
hands (even if in a sealed envelope) are considered unofficial.
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