Walsh University

Our students enjoy a healthy balance of academic, spiritual, and social activities. For nearly 3000 students from 40 states and 34 countries, the search for the right college has led them to Walsh University. Here, on the 136-acre main campus and at our satellite campus just outside of Rome, Italy, they have found that learning transcends the classroom, caring faculty help students aim higher, and leadership requires more than intellect. As an independent, Catholic university, we encourage individuals to act in accordance with reason guided by the example and teachings of Jesus Christ. Our aim is to develop students' mind, body and spirit - this is Walsh's distinguished tradition and the heart of its appeal.

Walsh University is an independent, coeducational Catholic, liberal arts and sciences institution. Founded by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, Walsh University is dedicated to educating its students to become leaders in service to others through a values-based education with an international perspective in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. The University provides its students a higher education that fosters critical thinking, effective communication, spiritual growth, and personal, professional and cultural development.

Walsh University encourages individuals to act in accordance with reason guided by the example and teachings of Jesus Christ. Word about Walsh's unique character and feel, together with its nearl 100 academic programs, award-winning athletics and vibrant student life, is spreading fast. In fact, enrollment at Walsh has grown nearly 80% since 2002.
With outstanding academic facilities, chapel and residence halls, a new health and wellness complex, and unique programs in areas such as bioinformatics and museum studies, students have a wide variety of options to make their mark at Walsh University.

In his call to Catholic higher education, Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Pope John Paul II said the objective of a Catholic University is to assure in an institutional manner the Christian manner in the university world confronting the great problems of society and culture. Walsh University does just that. As a Catholic University welcoming students of all faiths, Walsh continues to pursue its enduring mission: the creation of leaders through service to others. Volunteer work is not simply encouraged; it is required as part of the university's core curriculum. Walsh students build homes for Katrina victims in New Orleans, tutor and mentor school children, prepare taxes for low-income families, distribute meals, work to prevent recidivism among nonviolent offenders and perform missionary work around the world.

With nearly 100 programs, you'll find your academic niche at Walsh University. Whether you're a traditional undergraduate student looking to obtain a bachelor's degree, a college graduate seeking a master's degree or doctorate, or a busy adult who wants to finish your degree in an acceleratedtime frame, Walsh has a program for you.

Many of our programs are even available online. Our General Education curriculum allows you to explore a variety of disciplines that ignite passion and cultivate a habit of curiosity and a lifetime of learning. Your advisor will work with you to find a program that fits your interests and skill sets.

Our experienced faculty comes from all over the world to offer an international perspective, which is always rooted in faith. With a 13 to 1 student/teacher ratio, we foster an environment that encourages students to interact closely with faculty members. All of our academic programs are designed to educate the whole student—mind, body and spirit— through hands-on, experiential learning that goes beyond the books. Our students gain insights outside the classroom through internships, on-site training, student teaching opportunities, and service learning.

At Walsh, we believe that leaders are created through service to others. That's why volunteer work is not only encouraged, it's a requirement of our core curriculum. The University provides its students a higher education that fosters critical thinking, effective communication, spiritual growth, and personal, professional and cultural development.

In collaboration with Walsh faculty and local partners, the Office of Service Learning equips and supports students to positively impact their communities and become educated change-makers and leaders in service.

Despite the fact that Walsh is one of the most competitively priced private Catholic universities in Ohio, we fully recognize the fact that finances may play an integral part in a student's ultimate enrollment decision. As a result, our financial aid staff will not only guide you through the financial aid application process, but are also available to counsel you on the various aid programs and to help you determine how these programs can best assist you in financing your educational expenses.

Part of Walsh University's founding mission is to provide a values-based education to all who seek it, regardless of financial means. This is why Walsh offers a number of scholarships for new and returning students. In fact, 98% of full-time Walsh students receive financial aid. Many of the scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic ability and need.