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We encourage applicants to request their official transcripts as soon as they decide to apply to Walden. An early request for official transcripts can help smooth the admissions process and ensure transfer of credit is correctly awarded, if eligible, and financial aid, if applicable, is processed without delay.

• If you started your program on or after June 1, 2020, fill out the 2020-2021 FAFSA.
• If you are starting your program on or after June 1, 2021, fill out the 2021–2022 FAFSA (which will be available October 1, 2020).

No, but it is strongly recommended that you complete at least one. The best preparation for success in your program, however, is to take advantage of all three orientation opportunities. You will have access to the classroom orientation on your portal for one year, and the two webinar-style orientations are available on demand if you cannot attend the live presentations.

Walden's 2021 ceremony dates and locations are listed below. We will update the Commencement website with up to date information on logistics and ceremony details as we know more.

• Winter 2021 Commencement: February 4–6, 2021, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida
• Summer 2021 Commencement: August 26–28, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. For current information on upcoming dates, visit our Commencement page on the Walden website.

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An unofficial transcript is one that has been previously opened by you or anyone else before being sent to Walden’s Admissions Office; an unofficial transcript is used for review only during the application and admissions process. An official transcript is sent directly to Walden from the registrar’s office of the institution you are requesting the transcript from.

You can apply to Walden using unofficial transcripts if all required information is included (name of institution previously attended, student name, grades earned, credits earned, degree earned, course names/numbers, and dates of attendance). But keep in mind, you will need your official transcripts to ensure transfer of credit is applied and financial aid is processed, if applicable.