{"id":19072,"date":"2025-10-29T16:10:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=19072"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:26:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:26:43","slug":"wilmington-university-once-again-honored-for-transfer-student-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/29\/wilmington-university-once-again-honored-for-transfer-student-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilmington University Once Again Honored for Transfer Student Success\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column19072_7bd1fa-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Ready to complete your degree? Wilmington University is one of America\u2019s most transfer-friendly colleges, earning a spot on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptk.org\/phi-theta-kappa-recognizes-251-colleges-for-exemplary-transfer-pathways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer Honor Roll<\/a> for the fifth year in a row.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of only 251 colleges and universities to qualify for the 2025 distinction, WilmU supports transfer students with our open admissions policy, affordable tuition, accessible recruiters and active student life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud of the transfer outcomes we\u2019re seeing at these Honor Roll colleges,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner<\/strong>, president and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. \u201cThese colleges are doing more than just opening doors \u2014 they\u2019re walking students through them. Their commitment to creating clear, supportive pathways demonstrates what\u2019s possible when student success is truly the priority.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer College Credits\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Wilmington University, you can save time and tuition by transferring up to 90 undergraduate credits or 12 graduate credits. Approximately 70% of WilmU undergrads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/transfer\/index.aspx\">transfer credits<\/a> from other schools, and 85% of students who transfer an associate degree to WilmU complete their bachelor\u2019s degree.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilmington University also helps you leverage your existing knowledge by awarding academic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/prior-learning\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit for prior learning and experience<\/a>, including college-level coursework, certifications, training, licenses, military service, co-ops, internships and standardized tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Path to Degree Completion\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another transfer-friendly feature is our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/admission\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open admissions policy<\/a>, which means admission is guaranteed to most WilmU programs. Choose from more than 200 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/programs\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">degree and certificate programs<\/a> \u2014 available online, in person or a combination of both \u2014 and customize your coursework through minors, concentrations, certificates and experiential learning options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, WilmU PTK graduates can join the society\u2019s first and only Delaware alumni chapter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTransfer students who were involved in Phi Theta Kappa at their first school have the opportunity to join WilmU\u2019s chapter,\u201d says <strong>Dr. Taylor McCusker<\/strong>, director of Student Life at Wilmington University. \u201cThis allows them to continue to tap into the many benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership, such as professional development and scholarships.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With classes beginning every eight weeks, accelerated degree completion options, affordable tuition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/advising\/7courseoptions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flexible scheduling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/scholarships\/available-scholarships.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scholarships<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/ssc\/tutoring.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tutoring<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/techres\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology support<\/a>, you can finish your degree on time and on budget at Wilmington University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8{margin-top:0em;}.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id19072_b12524-a8{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}.wu-text-col,.wu-img-col {\tmin-height: 114px;}.wu-text-col &gt; 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