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News
Spring & Summer Dates
Calendar | Important Dates | Summer Schedule of Classes

Spring
Withdrawal period:  April 17 - May 29
Second deferred tuition payment due:  May 10
Full tuition due for Financial Aid recipients:  May 10

Summer
Priority registration for new & graduating students:  May 14 - 20
Regular registration for all students:  May 21 - July 5
Drop/add begins:  May 21
Classes begin:  June 27

Direct Deposit Now Available
Instead of having your refund checks mailed, you can now set up direct deposit!  Setting it up is easy.  Click here for details.

Questions? Contact the Business Office at 248-823-1620 or business@walshcollege.edu.

ONE Call Identity Theft Prevention
Walsh College is pleased to partner with ONE Call in offering their ID Theft Assist at a reduced cost.  ID Theft Assist is a premier credit monitoring, prevention, early detection, and restoration service.

Normally priced at $130, Walsh alumni, students, employees, and friends can purchase this premier identity theft prevention service for $99 a year.  Details

Cap & Gown Purchases for June Ceremony
March graduates and June candidates are eligible to participate in the June 23, 2012 commencement ceremony.  If you are interested in attending, purchase your gown at the bookstore or online.  The process includes:  completing the participation form, selecting your cap & gown, and getting your tickets*.  Additional details (including online order cap & gown pick up dates) will be mailed to participants in June.

*Note:  Tickets for in store purchases and online pick up orders will be available at the bookstore.  However, for online orders that are shipped, guest tickets will be available for pick up at Will Call at commencement on June 23. 

Bachelor gowns:  $35.98 + tax | Master gowns:  $71.96 + tax
Purchasing options:  Online Now - June 1 | Bookstore Now - June 15

Questions?  Call commencement hotline at 248-823-1650 or click here for details.

March Diplomas
If you graduated in March, your diploma is now available.  Complete the release
Great opportunity for you to learn relevant information such as: Hands-on registration assistance, campus tour, photos for ID card, the bookstore, Career Services and Financial Aid, and light refreshments.
Events
VIP Registration Day
Great opportunity for you to learn relevant information such as: Hands-on registration assistance, campus tour, photos for ID card, the bookstore, Career Services and Financial Aid, and light refreshments.

Tuesday, May 15
All campuses
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Exclusive for new Walsh students.  Registration required

Career Fair
Meet and network with 70+ companies including:  GM, TRW Automotive, Valassis Communications, Thomson Reuters, Rehmann, Grant Thornton, the Michigan Civil Service Commission, and many more.

Thursday, May 17
1 - 4 p.m.
Novi campus
Exclusively for Walsh students and alums.  Professional dress recommended and bring plenty of resumes.  Details

Ernst & Young Information Assurance Challenge
Walsh College students from all degree programs are invited to participate in the 5th annual “Consulting Challenge.” Self-chosen teams of four students will be given a business case, and develop and present solutions in 24 hours. The teams will be judged on the quality of their solutions presented to an esteemed panel of judges consisting of business and security leaders from Ernst & Young. The “Consulting Challenge” is a noteworthy point for a resume and Ernst & Young will be on the lookout for potential job applicants.

Team Formation
Wednesday, May 9
5:00 p.m.
Troy campus
Room 200

24-hour Competition
Starts Friday, May 18
6 p.m.
Troy campus
Questions? Contact Nan Poulios 248-823-1369

Open Source Community Meeting
All are welcome to attend and bring a guest.

Saturday, May 12
10 a.m. - Noon
Troy campus
Room 199
Questions?  Contact Nan Poulios 248-823-1369

International Day
Celebrate diversity by learning more about different customs, traditions, and backgrounds.  Join us for International themed refreshments, dancing, networking, and prizes.  Guests are encourage to wear native attire.  While at the event, you can learn more about Walsh College academic programs.  Meet with an advisor and have the application fee waived!

Thursday, May 31
4 - 6 p.m.
Troy campus
Free and open to the public.
Details | Register
Questions?  Contact Liesl Scullen 248-823-1610

The Art of Business Dining
Learn proper dining etiquette during a four-course seated meal (salad, soup, dinner, dessert, plus non-alcoholic beverages).  Join us for networking opportunities with representatives from local companies, plus hands-on instruction throughout your meal. The registration cost is $25 and includes the four-course meal and all non-alcoholic beverages, plus handouts at the end of the event.

Friday, June 1
6 - 9 p.m.
St. Andrews Society
Troy, MI
Details & Register
Exclusive for students and alumni
Networking
Toastmasters
2nd & 4th Monday each month @ Troy and 1st & 3rd Fridays each month @ Novi.
Details | Questions?  Contact Caleb Bellow

Inforum Networking Breakfast
2nd Thursday each month @ Troy and 3rd Wednesday each month @ Novi.
Details | Questions?  Contact Brenda Meller for Troy campus or Lynn Valade for Novi campus.