Yes, Walsh is recognized as a degree-granting university and is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).【19†L0-L1】 For international students, the university provides a supportive environment through the World Student Organization (WSO) and the Office of Culture & Belonging, which organizes events like the annual international dinner, International Flag Ceremony, Chinese New Year, and international film nights to help you get involved and build a network

High school students seeking admission to Walsh University are required to submit a free online application, official high school transcripts, and scores from the ACT, SAT, or CLT.

International first-year undergraduate applicants must submit a completed online application, official transcripts from the last 3 years of high school (translated into English), and proof of English proficiency. Accepted tests and scores include TOEFL (62 or higher), IELTS (5.5 overall or higher), Duolingo English Test (95 or higher), or Cambridge English Assessments (B2 First – 160 or higher).

Beginning with the 2026–27 academic year, the WU Promise Grant will cover all remaining tuition for eligible first-time, degree-seeking students after federal, state, and institutional aid are applied.

Walsh University offers several academic merit scholarships to incoming full-time freshmen based on your academic credentials, with 100% of the incoming freshman admitted for Fall 2025 receiving one of these awards.

Walsh University requires all full-time, traditional undergraduate students to live on campus for eight semesters, unless permission to live off campus has been granted by the University Housing Review Board.

Most international students at Walsh University enter the U.S. on an F-1 student visa to pursue a full-time degree program.