Overview
The Wilmette Institute’s admissions process for the Social Transformation Certificate Program is holistic, focusing on an applicant’s academic interests, life experiences, and communication skills rather than standardized test scores or financial needs. The program is tuition-free and supported by donations.
Admissions Requirements
An Applicant to the WI Certificate Program must meet all the following minimum qualifications:
- Age: 18 or older.
- Education: Completion of at least two years in an accredited bachelor’s degree program.
- Residency: Applicants must reside in the U.S. or Canada, where WI is authorized.
- English Proficiency: Required for non-native speakers who didn’t complete higher education in English.
- Academic Load: Applicants must not take more than 12 units per quarter/semester at other institutions.
- Identity Verification: During the admission interview with a government-issued photo ID.
Application Process
- Two-Stage Online Application Form: Stage 1 includes contact and demographic info, and ID upload; Stage 2 includes unofficial transcript upload, and an admissions essay (choose from five topics).
- Interview: Conducted via Zoom to assess mutual fit.
- Final Decision: Made by the Admissions Committee using a scoring rubric.
For more details, click the button below to access the full Admissions Policy and Procedure document.