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Washington Adventist University is a private university with a liberal arts tradition, offering a dynamic blend of professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded in scenic Takoma Park in 1904, it is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers a Christian education to students of different faiths worldwide. Its vision is to produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership to their communities. WAU occupies 19 acres in Takoma Park, Maryland, near the nation's capital. Its world-class metropolitan setting affords the unrivaled opportunity for learning, work, recreation, service, and worship. The University operates under the auspices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Board of Trustees guides the University's overall mission and direction, overseeing management and setting significant policies. The administration is responsible for leading the university community and managing day-to-day operations. Faculty, students, and staff participate in governance through committees charged with protecting the integrity and enhancing a Washington Adventist University education value. You will experience small, lively classes taught by faculty who are committed to your success. Select options include the honors program, pre-professional programs, bridge program, capital summer session, study abroad, internships for credit, and a unique first-year experience program to assist incoming first-year students in their transition to college life. Our world-class music performance groups regularly perform at Carnegie Hall and numerous other venues nationally and internationally. The University offers acclaimed academic programs in the health sciences and liberal arts. The WAU Honors College provides academically gifted and talented students the opportunity to engage and explore subject material in greater depth, with more choices, inspiring them to excel as independent learners within a collaborative learning community. WAU also has active chapters of numerous honor societies, promoting and recognizing excellence in scholastic achievement, leadership, and character development. At WAU, we encourage you to apply what you learn in the classroom in the real world, and one of the best ways to do that is through an internship with one of the more than 400 organizations of all types that WAU has established internship relationships with over the past ten years. Our faculty have outstanding academic credentials, know their fields inside and out, have years of experience in the classroom. They love to teach, and it shows. But just as important, at WAU, you will find faculty who care—about you as a student and about you as a human being, about where you are now and about where you are going in life. And they do everything they can to help you get there. WAU's Edyth T. James Department of Nursing offers a particular track, through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, for registered nurses with a license from the Board of Nursing. The latter wish to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In addition to providing advanced nursing skills, the program offers the registered nurse opportunities to gain strength in nursing theory, leadership, communication, and research skills. For additional information, contact the Edyth T. James Department of Nursing. The vice president's office for Student Life coordinates and manages all aspects of student life on campus. As Student Life professionals, our passion is to serve and support students. Whether you have just come to our campus, are looking for a way to be involved, or need assistance through a difficult time, we are committed to your personal growth and success. Feel free to browse our page and discover the many ways we can help. Washington Adventist University is a learning community committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Christian vision of excellence and service. Washington Adventist University is a community where Christ is celebrated and reflected in its members' academic, social, physical, and spiritual experiences. Our team of student life personnel is committed to supporting you in these important life choices and to partnering with you in a shared journey of faith and learning. Financial aid is a crucial component of achieving your goal of a college education. The Office of Student Financial Services at Washington Adventist University is here to help you through the process of financing your education. We believe we owe our students a quality education at an affordable price. We offer various financial aid packages that combine merit- and need-based aid with state and federal assistance. Roughly ninety-five percent of WAU students receive some financial aid. We are here to support you and your family as you explore your financial aid options. We suggest reviewing the information about the various types of aid available and following the instructions to apply for financial aid. WAU education is faith-based and student-focused. The University offers more than 32 majors and academic programs leading to associate bachelor and graduate degrees. You will experience small, lively classes taught by faculty who are committed to your success. Select options include the honors program, pre-professional programs, bridge program, capital summer session, study abroad, internships for credit, and a unique first-year experience program to assist incoming first-year students transition to college life. Washington Adventist University admits students of any race, gender, age, disability, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs! View full university