Worsham College of Mortuary Science

What is the accreditation of Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Worsham's funeral service education accreditation is associated with the American Board of Funeral Service Education's Committee on Accreditation. Prospective students should confirm the college's current accreditation status and the exact program covered in the accreditor's directory before enrolling.

Accreditation is especially consequential in this field because state licensing authorities may specify the type of education and examination an applicant must complete. Program accreditation and institutional accreditation are distinct questions: applicants should check how Worsham's current accreditation applies to their credential, federal aid eligibility, and the rules of the state where they plan to seek licensure. Accreditation also does not compel another college to accept transfer credits.

What are the admission requirements at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Admission to Worsham is not automatic. Applicants should expect to submit an application and recommendations, and to document the prior education required for their intended program.

In 2024-25 admissions reporting, Worsham listed recommendations as required. High school grades and records, class rank, college-preparatory coursework, and admission test scores were considered but not required; SAT and ACT scores should therefore not be mistaken for universal application requirements. The college admitted 23 of 25 reported first-time, degree-seeking applicants, a 92% rate based on a small applicant group.

Requirements can differ for first-time applicants and students entering with college coursework. Before applying, confirm which official transcripts Worsham needs, whether the intended program has prerequisite college courses, and the deadline for the start date you want. Applicants who need an English-language proficiency assessment should obtain the current policy directly from admissions rather than assuming that an optional admissions test serves that purpose.

What are the application fees and waivers at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Worsham's reported application fee is $50. It is an application charge, not tuition or an enrollment deposit.

Applicants should check the current application instructions for the amount due with their submission and ask admissions about any waiver before paying. Waiver eligibility and procedures should not be assumed from another college's policy.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Worsham should not be approached as an ROTC host campus. A student interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC would need to establish whether cross-enrollment through another institution is possible alongside Worsham's course schedule.

That decision requires confirmation from both an ROTC host program and Worsham: ROTC classes, training, scholarship conditions, and eventual service obligations are separate from mortuary science program requirements. Enrollment at Worsham alone should not be taken as eligibility for a nearby university's ROTC unit.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Students with previous college coursework form an important part of Worsham's entering population. In 2024-25 reporting, the college recorded 77 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, compared with 16 first-time students in that category.

A prospective transfer student should submit official transcripts from every prior college and request a course-by-course evaluation against the intended Worsham credential. Admission and credit acceptance are different decisions: even accepted courses may not replace specialized funeral service requirements. Ask for written confirmation of prerequisites, credits remaining, and the resulting program schedule before committing to an enrollment date.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Students should not assume that a conventional semester-abroad experience will fit Worsham's specialized funeral service curriculum. Courses involving professional standards, laboratory work, or practical training may be difficult to substitute with coursework taken elsewhere.

Anyone considering an overseas course or placement should obtain advance written approval identifying how it would count toward the credential. They should also check whether participation would affect their program sequence, financial aid, or eligibility for licensure in their intended state.