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WilmU works. Find out why.

Ready tomake a move?What's InsideThe Rewards of a WilmU Education.3Dual-Credit Certificates.3Building Your Academic Pathway.4Academic Programs by College.5A Proven Online Leader.7Resources for Academic Success.7Course Scheduling Options.7Student Life.8Athletics.8Tuition.9Financial Aid 101.9Your Next Steps.10Locations.11WilmU works.Wilmington University, or WilmU , as our students call it, is accredited by the Middle States Commissionon Higher Education and is a nonprofit institution located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.Our students can choose from a range of flexible and career-oriented undergraduate, graduate and doctoraldegree and certificate programs while benefiting from small class sizes and affordable tuition.20,000 Students enrolledStudent-tofaculty ratio1#1Most affordableprivate, nonprofitinstitution in the region*Career-drivenacademic programsConvenient locationsand 100% online optionsALL students receive low,in-state tuition rates.8wClasses startevery 8 weeksTransfer up to 90 creditsfrom prior learning orwork experienceMilitary-friendly YellowRibbon Program participantLearn more about WilmU at oneof our in-person or online events!See the full list of events atwilmu.edu/EventsSources: Delaware Department of Labor National Center for Education Statistics2

The Rewards of a WilmU EducationCollege graduates generally have higher salaries, which allow them to earnmore in a lifetime than those individuals without a college education.1 Investingin a Wilmington University education means experiencing innovative, careerfocused programs that build the foundation for future success. WilmU offersaffordable programs taught by instructors with real-world professionalexperience, thereby equipping our students with the knowledge and skill setsthat allow them to be successful in today's job market.54%Building YourAcademic Pathwayusing financial aid.Many students entering WilmU have completedprevious college-level coursework, had formaltrainings, gained extensive knowledge throughon-the-job experience, or demonstratedtheir expertise through standardized exams.of WilmUstudents completetheir degrees withoutLearn more at wilmu.edu/PayingForSchoolDoctoral DegreeProjected Lifetime Earnings: 3,252,0002Master's DegreeProjected Lifetime Earnings: 2,671,0002Bachelor's DegreeProjected Lifetime Earnings: 2,268,0002Cost at WilmUSave 7,000 ! 34,938 42,815*Save 10,000 ! 17,568 27,396*Save 90,000 ! 45,720 138,400*Sources:1. United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (Mar 2014). Employment Projections.Retrieved from s-education.htm2. Carnevale, A. P., Rose, S. J., Cheah, B. (Aug 2011). The College Payoff: Education,Occupations, Lifetime Earnings. Georgetown University Center on Educationand the Workforce. Retrieved from http://cew.georgetown.edu/collegepayoffBS in Criminal Justice EdD in Organizational LeadershipWorkplace Experience, Trainingsand ApprenticeshipsIndustry-Recognized CredentialsMilitary ExperienceEarn a certificate AND get credit for a degree at the same time. WilmU Dual-Credit Certificates work doubletime—like you! Customize your education and add value to your degree without adding extra time or cost.Learn from experiencedindustry professionals.Learn more at wilmu.edu/Certificates3Stephen S.Assessment Categoriesfor Awarding Credits:Projected Savings by Attending WilmUDual-Credit CertificatesBuild your resumé withsought-after credentials.The biggest thing that WilmingtonUniversity has helped with is flexibility.As a military student, I was initially overseas whenI got into this program. Most of the work is doneonline, so it’s also good for adult learners who areworking, and it’s affordable, which makes us ableto continue our education."Academic Coursework andEquivalentsCost at Traditional Institution* Tuition is calculated based on the average cost of a full-time course load at a private, nonprofit college within the region(Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and the eastern shore of Maryland). Undergraduate course load is12 credits per semester for two semesters. Graduate and doctoral course load is nine credits per semester for two semesters.To maximize potential academic credit awards,an advisor will guide you through a PriorLearning Assessment (PLA). They will reviewyour transcripts, resumé and any industrycredentials you hold to evaluate them forequivalent WilmU academic credit—which cansave you time and money. It’s a valuable headstart on your pathway to a degree, a betterjob and a higher salary!Earn your certificate onyour own schedule.Contact a PLA Advisor to talk about building your degree path,starting with a Prior Learning Assessment.coel@wilmu.edu302.356.6988Learn more at wilmu.edu/PriorLearningWilmU accepts creditsthrough transfer or PLA.4

Academic Programs by CollegeARTS AND SCIENCESAssociate of Arts (AA)Liberal StudiesBachelor of Science (BS)CommunicationCommunication: Integrated MarketingCommunication: Media CommunicationsBiologyBiology: BiotechnologyBiology: Forensic ScienceEnvironmental Science and PolicyLiberal StudiesCertificatesApplied Business StatisticsApplied Statistics for the Social SciencesEnglish for Academic PurposesSocial Media ManagementTechnical CommunicationsEDUCATIONHEALTH PROFESSIONSAccredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)Bachelor of Science (BS)Early Care and Education (Birth-Grade 2)Elementary Education (Grades K-6)Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8)Career and Technical Education (Grades 9-12)Education Studies:Early Childhood Education (Preschool)Education Studies:Elementary Education (Grades K-6)Education Studies:Middle Level Education (Grades 6-8)Education Studies:Skilled and Technical SciencesMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)Secondary Teaching (Grades 6-12)BUSINESSAccredited bythe International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)Associate of Science (AS)FinanceOrganizational LeadershipBachelor of Science (BS)AccountingAccounting and FinanceBusiness AnalyticsBusiness ManagementBusiness Management:Nonprofit ManagementFinanceHuman Resource ManagementMarketingMarketing: Digital MarketingMarketing: Nonprofit ManagementOrganizational LeadershipSport ManagementMaster of BusinessAdministration (MBA)Business AdministrationMBA: AccountingMBA: Business AnalyticsMBA: Business CommunicationMBA: Business Technology ManagementMBA: FinanceMBA: Health Care AdministrationMBA: Homeland SecurityMBA: Human Resource ManagementMBA: Management Information SystemsMBA: Marketing ManagementMBA: Nonprofit ManagementMBA: Organizational LeadershipMBA: SustainabilityMaster of Science (MS)Accounting5Master of Science inManagement (MSM)ManagementManagement: Business CommunicationManagement: Health Care AdministrationManagement: Homeland SecurityManagement: Human Resource ManagementManagement:Management Information SystemsManagement: Marketing ManagementManagement: Military LeadershipManagement: Nonprofit ManagementManagement: Organizational LeadershipManagement: Public AdministrationManagement: Sport ManagementDoctor of BusinessAdministration (DBA)Business AdministrationCertificatesAccountingAccounting ReviewBusiness CommunicationData VisualizationDigital MarketingEntrepreneurship/Small Business ManagementFinanceHealth Care AdministrationHospitality ManagementHuman Resource ManagementManagement Information SystemsMarketingMarketing AnalyticsMarketing ManagementNonprofit ManagementOrganizational LeadershipProject ManagementSport AnalyticsSport MediaSustainabilityTraining and Staff DevelopmentMaster of Education (MEd)Applied Technology in EducationCareer and Technical Education (Grades 9-12)Education Studies:Elementary Education (Grades K-6)Education Studies:Secondary Education (Grades 7-12)Education Studies: Special Education (K-12)Education Studies:Skilled and Technical SciencesElementary Education (Grades K-6)Elementary Studies (Grades K-6)Higher EducationHigher Education: AdministrationHigher Education: Student AffairsHigher Education: TeachingInstruction: National Board Certified TeacherInstruction: Teaching and LearningInstruction: Teacher of ReadingParaeducator to Special Education TeacherK-12 (Alternative Route–ARTC)ReadingSchool LeadershipSchool Leadership, Non-CertifiedSecondary Education (Grades 7-12)Secondary Education: Special EducationSecondary Education:Skilled and Technical SciencesSpecial Education: InstructionSpecial Education TeacherSpecial Education Teacher K-12(Alternative Route–ARTC)Special Education Teacherof Students with Disabilities (Grade K-12)Elementary and Secondary School CounselingElementary and Secondary School Counseling,Non-CertifiedPre-RN (Option)Doctor of Education inEducational Leadership (EdD)Nurse PractitionerNursing Leadership: EducatorNursing Leadership: Executive PracticeNursing Leadership: Legal Nurse ConsultantNursing Leadership: Public HealthMSN/DNP PathwayBuilding LeadershipDistrict LeadershipTeacher LeadershipDoctor of Education in HigherEducation Leadership (EdD)Doctor of Education inOrganizational Leadership–Learning and Innovation (EdD)CertificatesAdministration in Higher EducationAdvanced Study in School CounselingApplied Technology in EducationSpecial Education:Autism/Severe Intellectual DisabilitiesSpecial Education:Early Childhood Exceptional ChildrenSpecial Education: K-12 Teachersof Students with DisabilitiesEnglish Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Foundations in Higher EducationNational Board CertifiedTeacher Reading SpecialistSTEM EducationStudent Affairs in Higher EducationTeaching in Higher EducationBachelor of Science (BS)Health SciencesBachelor of Sciencein Nursing (BSN)RN to BSNRN to BSN Pathway (for nurses witha bachelor’s degree in another field)Master of Science in Nursing(MSN)Dual ProgramMSN with MBA or MSMin Health Care AdministrationDNP with MBA or MSMin Health Care AdministrationDNP with Post-Master's CertificateDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Advanced Practice LeadershipCombination DNP:Family Nurse Practitioner and DNPPsychiatric Mental HealthNurse Practitioner and DNPPhD to DNP PathwayCertificatesHealth Information Technology (HIT)Health Promotion: FitnessHispanic Cultural Certificate for NursesHolistic Palliative Care and End-of-Life CareHolistic Perspective on Aging and WellnessInterdisciplinary Care ManagementLegal Nurse ConsultantNurse Practitioner (Graduate)Nursing Leadership (Graduate)Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner(Multiple Concentrations)Post-MSN Nursing Leadership(Multiple Concentrations)ONLINE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGTECHNOLOGYWilmington University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence forInformation Assurance and Cyber Security by the National Security Agency and theU.S. Department of Homeland Security.Associate of Science (AS)Applied TechnologyCybersecurityData AnalyticsDigital MediaBachelor of Science (BS)Animation and 3DApplied TechnologyComputer ScienceCybersecurityCybersecurity: Digital ForensicsGame Design and DevelopmentGraphic DesignInformation Systems ManagementVideo and Film ProductionWeb DesignMaster of Science (MS)CybersecurityCybersecurity: Cyber TerrorismCybersecurity: SCADA CybersecurityInformation Technology Project ManagementInformation Systems Technologies (IST)IST: Information AssuranceIST: Management and ManagementInformation SystemsIST: Technology Project ManagementIST: Web DesignCertificates3D for Digital MediaAdvanced Graphic DesignAgile Project ManagementArtificial IntelligenceCloud PractitionerData AnalyticsDigital Evidence DiscoveryDigital Evidence InvestigationDrone Operations and ApplicationsGraphic DesignJava ProgrammingManagement Information SystemsMicrosoft .NET Applications DevelopmentPhotographySCADA Cyber SecurityTechnology Project ManagementVideo ProductionWeb Applications DevelopmentCertificateE-Learning Design and TechnologySOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESBachelor of Science (BS)Behavioral ScienceBehavioral Science: Case ManagementBehavioral Science:Human Trafficking AwarenessBehavioral Science: Social Justice AdvocacyBehavioral Science: Human ServicesCriminal JusticeLaw, Policy and Political Science:Government and Public PolicyLaw, Policy and Political Science: Legal StudiesLaw, Policy and Political Science:Political ScienceOrganizational LeadershipPsychologyPsychology: Children and FamiliesMaster of Science (MS)Administration of JusticeAdministration of Justice: Criminal BehaviorAdministration of Justice: Homeland SecurityAdministration of Justice:Leadership AdministrationApplied Family ScienceClinical Mental Health CounselingHomeland SecurityHomeland Security: Information AssuranceHomeland Security: Military LeadershipHomeland Security: Organizational LeadershipHomeland Security: Safety and SecurityHuman Services: AdministrationHuman Services: PracticeDoctor of Social Sciencein Prevention ScienceCertificatesCase Management for Human ServicesChild Advocacy StudiesCommunity EngagementComplianceConflict ResolutionCrime Scene InvestigationCriminal JusticeEmergency ManagementEmotional Intelligence and LeadershipFamily ScienceHuman Trafficking AwarenessPost-Bachelor's ParalegalTrauma and ResilienceTrauma-Informed ApproachesLearn more at wilmu.edu/Academics6

Student LifeI was able to work part time, be a part-timestudent, and be a full-time mom all at once.I wouldn't have gotten to the level I am nowif it wasn't for WilmU's teachings, and I feellike it has prepared me to have my own businessand be confident in my own work."The WilmU community is a vibrantone—on campus, off campus and evenonline—full of exciting events, specializedclubs and endless opportunities. Engagingactivities allow students to connectwith fellow Wildcats, exchange ideas,and just have fun!Nadia G.BS in Media DesignA Proven Online LeaderWilmU has been educating students online since 2007and has been nationally recognized for excellence ineLearning. We use the Canvas learning management system,which provides students with an intuitive, fast, and engagingonline experience. It allows users to access course materials,submit and complete assignments, communicateand collaborate online.Course Scheduling OptionsWilmU offers several course scheduling options, which allowstudents to schedule their courses in ways that best fit theirlives and learning styles. The graphic below illustrates thethree possible course scheduling options.Week 8Week 1Attend one of our online events to learn more about topicslike financial aid options, undergraduate and graduateprograms, and transferring to WilmU.Check out all our events at wilmu.edu/EventsWeek 15SemesterBlock ILooking for more informationabout something specific?Learn more atwilmu.edu/StudentLifeModular IBlock IIModular IIModular IIIModular IVSemesterThe course will take place over 15 weeks.BlockThe course will take place over 7 weeks.Two blocks (Block I and Block II).ModularThe course will take place over 2 weeks, and willonly be held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.AthleticsWilmington University is a National CollegiateAthletic Association (NCAA) Division II institutionthat competes in the Central Atlantic CollegiateConference (CACC). Our athletes are also scholarswho take academics just as seriously as sports—the average GPA of our student-athletes is ading**BaseballBowlingCross CountryGolfLacrosseTrack and lleyballLearn more at wilmu.edu/AthleticsResources for Academic SuccessWilmington University offers a variety of services to help you achieve academic success and meet your educational goals.WilmU’s Student Success Center (SSC) provides students with free online or in-person services, like personalized tutoringand mentoring programs, as well as several academic resources.Learn more at wilmu.edu/SSC7* Figures are courtesy of Wilmington University Athletics in coordination withNCAA’s Collegiate Compliance Report for the 2019-2020 academic year.** Not part of NCAA/CACCWilmU changed me when I started toget involved more in the Universitycommunity. The program-relatedworkshops and Student Lifeactivities really made me feellike a part of the WilmU Family."Janilsa A.BS in Computer and Network Security

Financial Aid 101Any kind of funding to help pay for college is consideredfinancial aid. It includes:ScholarshipsMany organizations provide scholarships to students.WilmU also awards a number of scholarships each yearto our students based on various criteria.Employer ReimbursementMany businesses help their employees pay for school.Contact your employer’s human resources departmentto see if tuition benefits are available.TuitionYour education is an investment in your future,but you shouldn’t have to break the bankto pay for it. At Wilmington University, we’recommitted to keeping education affordable,and we do not differentiate between in-stateand out-of-state students.Cost per 1 Credit HourUndergraduate Tuition 390*Active-Duty Military 250Cost per 1 Credit HourGraduate Tuition 500Active-Duty Military 300Individuals who have served or are currently serving in themilitary—as well as their dependents—may be eligibleto have their tuition covered under veterans' benefits.Your next steps:Federal Student AidStep 1: Apply online at wilmu.edu/Apply.Federal Student Aid is the most common formof financing for students. To be considered for federalaid, you must complete the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA).Step 2: Submit required documents.For undergraduate programs:Visit wilmu.edu/ElectronicTranscripts to learn howto submit your official high school transcripts.Learn more about financial aid optionsat wilmu.edu/PayingForSchoolCompleting the FAFSA startsWilmU’s financial aid process. 663Learn more about our tuitionphilosophy at wilmu.edu/TuitionIf you plan to apply for financial aid, complete your FAFSAat fafsa.gov. Use School Code 007948When you’re ready to go beyond Step 2,visit wilmu.edu/GetStarted.*Tuition rates may vary by location. Visit wilmu.edu/Tuition for details.9For graduate programs:Visit wilmu.edu/GradAdmissions to seeprogram-required documents.*Cost per 1 Credit HourDoctoral TuitionMilitary Benefits Questions? We are here to help, every step of the way!Admissions Specialists are available to answer your .edu10

LocationsDelawareOGLCBIJA. New Castle Campus320 N. DuPont HighwayNew Castle, DE 19720 302.356.4636NKMC. Brandywine10 Beaver Valley RoadWilmington, DE 19803 302.478.2491D. Dover3282 N. DuPont HighwayBuilding ADover, DE 19901 302.734.2594AE. Dover Air Force Base436 FSS/FSDE261 Chad StreetDover AFB, DE 19902 302.674.8726HDB. Wilson Graduate Center31 Reads WayNew Castle, DE 19720 302.655.5400F. Georgetown21225 College DriveCarter Partnership CenterGeorgetown, DE 19947 302.258.0290ENew JerseyG. Rowan College atBurlington County900 College CircleStudent Success CenterRoom 108Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 856.291.7400FI. Salem Community College(Service Center)460 Hollywood AvenueCarneys Point, NJ 08069 877.967.5464J. Rowan College of SouthJersey Gloucester Campus1400 Tanyard RoadSewell, NJ 08080 856.457.3005K. Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst(Service Center)Bldg. 3829 School RoadFCN, RM 302JB-MDL, NJ 08641 609.724.3188L. Camden County CollegeCamden City Campus200 N. BroadwayCamden, NJ 08102 856.338.1817M. Camden County CollegeBlackwood Campus200 College DriveBlackwood, NJ 08012 856.227.7200N. Mercer County CommunityCollege WestWindsor Campus1200 Old Trenton RdWest Windsor Township,NJ 08550 609.586.4800O. Mercer County CommunityCollege James KerneyCampus102 N. Broad StreetTrenton, NJ 08608 609.570.3100H. Rowan Collegeof South JerseyCumberland Campus3322 College DriveVineland, NJ 08360 856.457.3005Source: Google Maps 2021WilmU and Dual-Credit Certificates are registered trademarks of Wilmington University.All rights reserved. Wilmington University 2021. REC-500

that competes in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Our athletes are also scholars who take academics just as seriously as sports— the average GPA of our student-athletes is 3.25.* MEN'S WOMEN'S CO-ED Basketball Basketball Cheerleading** Baseball Bowling Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Track and Field Lacrosse Soccer ESports**