Simpson University

What is the accreditation of Simpson University?

Simpson University is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, commonly called WSCUC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation attached to a particular professional program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility and can matter when another college evaluates transfer credit, although neither aid eligibility nor acceptance of a particular course is automatic. Applicants to nursing, teaching or other regulated fields should separately verify the current approval or accreditation of their intended program and the requirements of the state where they hope to practice. A university's institutional accreditation alone does not grant a professional license.

What are the admission requirements at Simpson University?

First-year applicants should expect to submit an application and a secondary-school record documenting high school completion or an accepted equivalent. Simpson is not an open-admission institution. Its reported admissions requirements include a high school GPA and transcript; SAT and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in the reported policy.

For one reported first-year admissions cycle, the acceptance rate was 86%. That figure describes decisions for that applicant group, not an individual's probability of admission or admission to a selective major. Applicants educated in a language other than English should check the university's current English-proficiency instructions; TOEFL is identified as a requirement in its reported admissions information. Nursing, education, graduate and adult programs may have separate prerequisites or application steps. Applicants should use the deadline and document checklist for their particular program and intended start term.

What are the application fees and waivers at Simpson University?

Applicants should confirm any application charge for their specific Simpson University application route before submitting it. A charge shown at the application checkout is different from an enrollment deposit, orientation charge or tuition payment.

Students for whom a fee would be a barrier can ask admissions whether they qualify for a waiver and how to request it before submitting payment. Applicants to graduate or professional programs should check that program's instructions rather than assume its fee or waiver process matches the traditional undergraduate application.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Simpson University?

Students interested in ROTC should not assume that Simpson University operates an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit on its Redding campus. Before enrolling on the expectation of participating, ask Simpson and the relevant ROTC host institution whether a current cross-enrollment arrangement is available and whether its schedule is workable.

ROTC admission and scholarships have separate eligibility rules from university admission. Participation can also involve training requirements and, for contracted cadets or midshipmen, a military service commitment. Prospective participants should obtain those terms directly from the relevant ROTC program before making an enrollment decision.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Simpson University?

Simpson University accepts transfer applications for fall and spring entry and generally considers coursework from other accredited institutions. Transfer admission and the award of credit are separate decisions: being admitted does not mean every previous course will fulfill a Simpson degree requirement.

Applicants should arrange official transcripts from each college attended and request a program-specific evaluation showing how previous courses apply to general education, major and elective requirements. The university reports accepting some CLEP examination credit and credit for life experience, but applicable limits and documentation requirements should be checked in the current catalog. Nursing and other sequenced programs warrant particular attention because an accepted course may not replace a program prerequisite or clinical requirement. Ask for a written evaluation before relying on an estimated graduation date.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Simpson University?

Students considering international study should distinguish an academic study-abroad program from a service or missions trip. Simpson's Christian affiliation and reported summer missions activities do not, by themselves, establish that a trip earns degree credit.

Before committing to an overseas course or third-party program, students should obtain approval for the destination, courses and intended transfer credit from their academic adviser and the appropriate university office. They should also ask financial aid how a particular approved program affects scholarships and federal aid, since eligibility can differ from the cost and aid arrangements for a regular term in Redding.