CAREER-FOCUSED JOURNEY
The Walden experience is about more than a degree. You’ll also receive end-to-end career guidance and preparation to ensure you’re ready to pursue new opportunities upon graduation.
AN ACHIEVABLE INVESTMENT
Walden is dedicated to removing barriers and making education more accessible for all. From a liberal transfer-of-credit policy to progress-based scholarships, our goal is to help you reach yours faster.
SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
From pre-enrollment to graduation, your needs come first. Walden offers a flexible, online format and personalized support through 1:1 advisor relationships and dedicated faculty.
An Achievable Investment
Minimizing Financial Barriers
We know it takes hard work to earn a degree—and we want to help you get to the finish line. That’s why Walden helps lower tuition costs with benefits like a generous credit transfer policy, progress-based scholarships, and our $1,500 Graduation Award.5
- Believe & Achieve Scholarship®
Automatically earn financial rewards as you progress through your program. The more you learn, the more you earn. 6 - Employer Partner Savings
Walden partners with over 750 employers and organizations to provide exclusive tuition reductions. - Military Savings
Receive special tuition savings if you're a service member, U.S. veteran, or VA employee.7 - No Textbook Cost
Receive textbooks for all your General Education classes at no cost—no hidden fees to worry about.
- Graduation Award 5
Graduating from Walden has its rewards—including a $1,500 cash award to give you a head start on your next chapter.
Guided Learning Experience
Walden Meets You Where You Are
As you strive toward your bachelor’s degree, Walden’s holistic approach ensures you have the right guidance at the right time. Our innovative, 360-degree support model empowers you to achieve your goals while keeping your life in balance.
At Walden, you’re never in it alone. Work one-on-one with a knowledgeable advisor who’s there to provide academic guidance and meaningful conversations throughout your educational journey.
Walden’s faculty understand the specific needs and challenges of working adult learners. They go out of their way to ensure you feel supported and empowered to thrive in your program.
Our Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS ) is a one-stop shop for on-demand student support—from academic writing and research assistance to peer mentoring.
No college experience? No problem. Walden's Undergraduate Academy® provides an extra layer of support to help you build your confidence and academic skills.
FAQ
No worries! We designed Walden Wayfinder to guide you from career exploration all the way to mapping out your education path and understanding your financial options. Our Personalized Career Opportunity Report (PCOR) tool can help you uncover meaningful career goals that suit your interests—and it takes just five minutes to complete . You’ll gain valuable insights about career opportunities in your local area, plus the degree that will get you there.
We understand! Walden Wayfinder is designed to guide you from career exploration all the way to mapping out your education path and understanding your financial options. Our Personalized Career Opportunity Report (PCOR) tool can help you discover potential careers and the degrees needed to get you there. Best of all, it takes just five minutes to complete . You can use the PCOR tool as many times as you’d like to compare different career options and degree pathways.
Once you’ve identified a few potential careers of interest and the programs that could help prepare you for those careers, you can then use our Build Your Education Plan (BYEP) tool to visualize how each program may look for you. You’ll see: (1) How quickly you can complete these programs, (2) How much your education will cost, and (3) What courses you will likely take. Build different plans for each degree you’re interested in, compare plans, and choose one that best fits your life and aspirations.
Have questions? Our Enrollment Specialists are always a phone call away in case you want to review your options in more detail. Call us at 8556465286 anytime.
There are a few easy ways to get started at Walden University. See what works best for you:
- Submit a request for more information, and we’ll contact you at your convenience.
- Try building out your Personalized Career Opportunity Report (PCOR) and discover what degree options match your interests.
- Get details about degree options, transfer credit and cost estimates, and your estimated time to completion with our Build Your Education Plan (BYEP) tool.
Or, give us a call anytime at 8556465286.
At Walden University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, you may be able to attain a significant portion of the college credits required for your undergraduate program. These credits may come from direct credit transfers, prior learning assessment portfolios, professional certifications or designations, and other options. To receive credit for your prior college coursework and/or work experience:
- Request a pre-evaluation of your past academic transcripts from a Walden Enrollment Specialist.
- Create a prior learning assessment portfolio.
- Submit your professional certificates for evaluation.
For more information, contact an Enrollment Specialist at 8556465286
At Walden University, we believe in making educational opportunities accessible and attainable for all. That’s why we’ve created innovative savings that benefit you from the day you start, reward your progress, and even provide you a Graduation Award5 when you finish your program. Earning a degree is hard work—but financing your education shouldn’t be.
Save on your Walden bachelor’s program through:
- Our generous transfer-of-credit policy
- Credits for your previous work experience
- Exclusive tuition savings opportunities
Mapping out a career path can be tricky, but with Walden Wayfinder, you have built-in guidance along your journey. Our Career Navigation tools are:
- Holistic: Start with defining and mapping your career goals, identifying degree programs that can help you achieve your goals, and gaining the specific hard and soft skills you need to stand out to employers. When you’re ready to take the next steps, we’re there to provide tactical tools and support (e.g., job search skills, résumé review) that help you find real opportunities in your field.
- Personalized: No two journeys are alike; that’s why our resources are customized to you and your needs. We start with what you have—whether it’s prior college credits or valuable experience, skills, or credentials—and help you build on that foundation. Create your career path with our Personalized Career Opportunity Report (PCOR) tool, your study plan with our Build Your Education Plan (BYEP) tool, and your job search with one-on-one career coaching.
- Built-in: What’s the best part? Our career planning tools are automatically integrated into the Walden Wayfinder experience from start to finish.
All of our undergraduate students have access to a wealth of career services and supports. These include one-on-one career coaching, comprehensive job search resources, regular career readiness check-ins, industry-specific guidance, and more. You can access these tools and resources from Day 1—and continue to use them throughout your educational journey at Walden.
At Walden University, most of our students are working adults. With more than 50 years of experience delivering high-quality distance education, we know what adult learners need to be successful in their bachelor’s degree program. Flexible course scheduling, our online format, and multiple start dates throughout the year allow you to achieve a comfortable balance between your studies and your work and personal commitments.
Walden Wayfinder is designed to help you at every point of your undergraduate journey. From the day you enroll to graduation, you’ll have access to:
- Our innovative, 360-degree support model: Get the right guidance at the right time during your bachelor’s program. Reach your goals while keeping your life in balance.
- Personal one-on-one advising: Your Student Success Advisor will be there for you all during your program, whether you have a question or just need some friendly encouragement.
- Supportive faculty: Walden’s faculty have vast experience teaching adult students, and they’re here to make sure you get the most out of your learning.
- Academic support hub: From academic writing and research assistance to peer mentoring , Walden’s Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) provides support however and whenever you need it.
This uniquely supportive and comprehensive education experience starts with our Enrollment Specialists—chat with one today at 8556465286.
Every student is unique. When you use our Build Your Education Plan (BYEP) tool, you’ll be able to customize your results to reflect your potential transfer credits, get detailed financial estimates, and find out your projected timeline to graduation. The best part is that you can do this in about three minutes (and even compare similar degrees to see which one suits you best). Try it out now!
Walden University stands out through its robust, real-world career focus; personalized student support; comprehensive cost savings; and flexibility. You’ll also find outstanding faculty who are practicing experts in their field, allowing you to gain real insights into the latest issues impacting your area of study. Walden pioneered distance learning 50+ years ago, and we understand the unique needs of working adults. Walden Wayfinder was created specifically with adult learners in mind, featuring a continuum of undergraduate support resources designed to facilitate positive career outcomes.
The data in our career projections is collected by Lightcast, a data analytics company. Lightcast collects raw data from government sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), United States Census Bureau, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Canadian Business Patterns (CBP), National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix (NIOEM)/Occupational Separations and Openings, ACS, and postings from more than 65,000 online sources. Lightcast then synthesizes and interprets those findings to provide near-time insights. The relevant government data is unsuppressed and enriched using Lightcast’s proprietary methodology to enable clear, standardized comparisons across locations and the market.
Walden University cannot guarantee your success or income level at any point in your career. Walden makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed on its website, and it is not responsible for the safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment. It is the responsibility of the student or graduate to take all necessary precautions when interviewing for or accepting any position. Individuals are solely responsible for obtaining or confirming any necessary information concerning an employment opportunity.