Ready to start your journey? Create and download your comprehensive plan with information on scholarships, financial aid for those who apply and qualify, credit transfer, and more. With BYEP, you get:

• Your costs, made clear
• Tuition savings, made easy
• Your courses, explained
• Step-by-step clarity, from Day 1 to graduation

There is no fee to apply. To begin the Walden University application, fill in some basic information and create your account. Once your account is set up, your Enrollment Specialist will be in touch to answer any questions you may have.

• PERSONAL INFORMATION: Enter your contact and background information.
• Current Employer: Walden partners with thousands of organizations to provide tuition reductions to their employees. Enter your employer’s name to ensure you receive any applicable savings.
• Academic Hstory: Let us know about your education history to ensure eligibility for your program. Admissions requirements differ across our online degree programs.
• Transcripts and Documents: You are required to provide transcripts for any past universities you've attended. Depending on your program, you may be asked to submit additional information, such as your résumé.
• Submit Application: Your Enrollment Specialist will review your application to make sure it’s ready to be sent to the Walden admissions team.
• Admission Decision: Our admissions team will evaluate your application and make a final determination.

As an adult learner, you bring a lifetime of experience and insight to the classroom. This includes everything from work and on-the-job training, volunteering, and military service to previous academic or professional development courses. Walden values that knowledge—and we’re committed to helping you earn credit for what you already know.

• Transfer of Credit: Earn credits based on your previous education and/or your military experience.
• Credit by Work Experience: Earn credits based on your professional experience and certifications.
• Credit by Examination: Earn college-level credits by taking exams such as CLEP, DSST, AP, and IB.
• Credit by Portfolio: Earn credits with a Prior Learning Assessment portfolio.
• Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM): Complete your master’s program with up to 50% fewer credits (undergraduate students only).

Finalize Financial Aid

If you plan to apply for financial aid,1 use this time to ensure all financial aid requirements are met. This will help ensure your funds are disbursed on time.

Join the Walden Community

Connect with your future classmates to build a support network that helps you succeed.

Prepare For Your First Day

Embarking on a new journey can feel daunting. But don’t worry—we’re here to help! Be sure to register for one of our upcoming student orientations.

Walden offers additional, specialized admissions support for our diverse audiences. If you’re a veteran or an active member of the U.S. military, you reside outside of the U.S., or you need our disability services, please use the following links:

• Military and Veterans
• International Students
• Student Disability Services