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Wheeling University maintains high standards for education. You will get personal attention from passionate educators who are all invested in our student’s success. We have what you need to find that perfect fit for your college education.
Registrar’s Office
The Office of the Registrar performs a variety of functions at Wheeling University. At some time during your connection with WU, you will probably have contact with the office due to the nature of its responsibilities. Everything we do, including managing student records and coordinating course information, supports the University’s mission of life, leadership, and service with and among others. We invite you to explore our website for answers to your questions and contact us for additional information.
The Value of a Wheeling University Education: Curriculum Assessment
To ensure the success of its graduates, Wheeling University maintains rigorous processes for the assessment and reporting of student learning and for the achievement of learning goals in all academic programs and associated co-curricular activities. The information gained from assessment is regularly reviewed to improve student learning reflect good instructional practice, and ensure the University meets its student learning mission. Please see the following reports for additional information.
Professional Licensures Disclosure and Program Pass Rates
Please review this link (https://wheeling.edu/?s=licensure+disclosures) and visit the Professional Licensures Disclosures information links for the curriculums as aligned with educational requirements for professional licensure or certification with other states licensure
Nursing – https://wheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/initial-licensure-as-rn-by-state-09-18-2020.pdf
Education – https://wheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/initial-licensure-as-educ-by-state-09-23-2020.pdf
Doctor of Physical Therapy – https://wheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/initial-licensure-as-dpt-by-state-09-23-2020.pdf
Program Pass Rates – https://wheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WHEELING-UNIVERSITY-DPT-NURSING-EDUCATION-PASS-RATES.pdf
Accredited Programs and Current Status
Please visit the following links to view the current accreditation status for the following programs:
Athletic Training – The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in athletic training are accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) – https://www.caate.org
Business – The baccalaureate degree programs in accounting and business administration, and the master’s degrees in accounting and business administration are accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs – https://acbsp.org/members/Default.asp?view=0&id=18776656
Education – The baccalaureate degree program in education, master’s degree in educational leadership, and the accelerated certificate in teaching program at Wheeling University are accredited by the West Virginia Department of Education in affiliation with the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) – https://wvde.state.wv.us/certification/approved-programs/?byschool
Nursing – The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Wheeling University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education – https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/rptAccreditedPrograms_New.asp?state=WV&sFullName=West%20Virginia
Physical Therapy – The doctoral degree program in physical therapy program at Wheeling University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education – https://aptaapps.apta.org/accreditedschoolsdirectory/AllPrograms.aspx
Credit Hour Policy
Please click on the link (goes to PDF) to view Wheeling University’s Credit Hour definitions and federal compliance application.