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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions (FAQs). We realize you may still have some questions, so feel free to reach out and let us help you find what you’re looking for. Email us at admissions@warner.edu or call us at (863)-638-7212.

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?

Warner University Online offers several undergraduate online programs, designed for working adults, to complete an associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree. The associate’s degree programs get you ready to tackle our bachelor’s degree programs. If you’re applying to one of the bachelor’s degree programs, you may be required to first enroll in an associate’s degree program to fulfill general education requirements.

WHAT IS THE NEXT START DATE?

Classes start every eight weeks. See the Calendar for upcoming start dates.

WHAT DO I NEED IN ORDER TO GET ACCEPTED?

For online undergraduate courses, WU needs transcripts from every other post-secondary institution that you have attended. If you have less than 24 credit hours, we will also need your high school transcript.

WHERE DO I SEND MY TRANSCRIPTS?

You can either send your transcripts electronically to Admissions@warner.edu or send them via mail to 13895 Highway 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859 Attn: Admissions Office.

WHAT IS THE COST OF ATTENDANCE AT WARNER?

As a nonprofit institution, Warner University Online offers some of the lowest tuition rates among top online universities.

To see a full list of tuition costs, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

WHAT ONLINE PROGRAMS DOES WARNER UNIVERSITY OFFER?

For a complete list of WU’s online undergraduate programs, click here.

For a complete list of WU’s online graduate programs, click here.

WHAT IS THE SKILL CODE FOR FAFSA?

The code you’ll need for Warner is 008848.

IS AN ONLINE FORMAT COMPARABLE TO ON-CAMPUS FORMAT?

Yes. Numerous studies have proven that online learners perform as well as or better than their on-campus counterparts. In the book The No Significant Difference Phenomenon, author Thomas L. Russell cites 355 research reports, papers, and summaries dating back to 1928 that found no significant difference between delivery modes of education. Where a difference was identified in recent studies, it generally favored the online student.

An online degree program allows you to earn your degree at your own pace.

HOW FAST CAN I COMPLETE MY DEGREE?

Some students are able to finish a degree in 12 months and some finish in three years. Degree completion greatly depends upon your qualifications, personal commitment and work schedule. For undergraduate programs, the more credits you transfer in, the faster you’ll complete your degree.

 

WU’s online graduate programs are designed to be completed in 24 months.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION?

The benefit of Warner University Online is that it does not make a difference where you are located while completing your degree program. Warner’s classes can be continued from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the Internet and a computer that meets our technology requirements.

WHEN AND HOW OFTEN DO I HAVE TO BE ONLINE FOR CLASS?

When and how long you log-in during the week is completely up to you and your personal learning style. Warner University Online offers you the flexibility to complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week. Courses are constructed with no required login times during the week. As long as you meet the deadlines specified by the professor for turning in assignments, you can complete your assignment at any time of the day or night.

DOES WARNER UNIVERSITY ACCEPT TRANSFER CREDIT?

Warner University Online gladly accepts applications from students transferring from 2-year and 4-year institutions or from the military. Warner has a very generous transfer policy and will strive to award you credit for all of your regionally accredited coursework. It is important that you make the best decision regarding where to pursue your degree, which is why we provide a free unofficial transfer consultation concerning your transcripts prior to admission.

If you have credits from a college or university that was not regionally accredited, we will attempt to credential those courses with your assistance. We will contact your previous college and request the needed information to determine if we can award credit.

HOW DO I GET MY BOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS?

Warner University Online has partnered with Slingshot to automatically provide all of your required course materials. Your course materials will be a mix of physical rental books or digital books available here. There is nothing you need to do! Slingshot will automatically create an order based on your schedule and have them ready for you before classes begin. More information can be found here.

IS WARNER UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED?

Warner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Warner University. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the University’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

DOES WARNER UNIVERSITY PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ONLINE STUDENTS?

Warner University does not offer direct scholarships to online students. However, you can utilize grants/loans from FAFSA. You can also use 3rd party scholarships.

IS THERE A PART-TIME ENROLLMENT OPTION?

Yes, it is possible to be a part-time student. However, most of our adult students are full-time students, taking one or two courses at a time. Your advisor will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs.

CAN I EARN LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDITS?

Warner University Online offers options to earn credit through experiential learning. Talk to your advisor about the process of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Students can also earn credits by examination through the DSST, CLEP, AP, IB and other approved systems.

HOW DOES WU SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?

Warner University, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), is committed to providing for the needs of enrolled or admitted students who have documented disabilities. It is the policy of the University to make services available to any student, who, through a recent assessment, can document a disability.

Students requesting academic accommodations must register with and provide documentation to Disability Services, which is located in room 234 of the Academic Skills Center.

To register, please contact Dr. Morrisia Stewart, Director of Disability Services at (863) 638-7244, disabilityservices@warner.edu.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR CLASSES?

Your Academic Success Coach will reach out directly to you when it is your time to register for classes.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL SEMESTER LOOK LIKE?

Our online programs have three semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring) that each have two terms. This equals six total start dates.

Each term is eight weeks long. A standard full-time semester has four classes or 12 credit hours. Each standard term, you will take two classes or six credit hours.

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Warner University is a distinctly Christian university that strives to make a Christian liberal arts education accesible to all. We are committed to guiding individuals toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. We are located in beautiful Lake Wales, Florida, which is nearly the exact center of the Florida peninsula. We are just a short drive away from rapidly growing cities such as Lakeland and Winter Haven. At Warner we offer a variety of in-person and online degree plans. Choose Warner and answer God’s call, receiving an education that helps you pursue your dreams and grow closer to Christ.