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First Responders: Service to Scholars Program

As part of Walsh University’s commitment to serving those who serve our citizens, Walsh University is delighted to announce the First Responders: Service to Scholars Program. As part of this program ALL first responders and their dependents who are accepted for admission^†, are eligible for a 15% discount off of nearly all of Walsh University’s academic programs.^*

We understand that first responders dedicate themselves to our community and want to give back and help them pursue their career goals. Walsh University offers more than 30 online and graduate programs designed for busy working adults with a variety of wrap around services.

Featured programs include:

2-year Fast Track Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Online Accelerated MBA; earn your degree in as few as 10 months
BBA in Accounting, Management, Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Arts in Public Health or Health Sciences
And Masters programs in Exercise Physiology, Counseling, and Nursing

A complete list of programs can be found at: www.walsh.edu/online

First responders include but are not limited to: active duty or volunteer law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, search and rescue members, dispatchers, and veterans.^** Verification of employment/volunteer work is required.

Classes begin every 8 weeks. For more information contact Josh Ruiz at jruiz@walsh.edu.

Honoring Walsh’s Tradition of Service Through Education

“Programs such as the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and others lend themselves ideally to first responders who benefit greatly from the additional medical training and credentialing. We want to be a resource for our community not only as an extension of our mission, but to help build pathways for healthcare professionals and meet the needs of our citizens.”

Dr. Kim Cleveland, Dean of Walsh University’s College of Health Sciences

Walsh University, a proud participant in the Yellow Ribbon program, is a military friendly institution having earned a Collegiate Purple Star award by the Ohio Department of Education for support services for military families and ranking in the top 10 Military Friendly institutions for private colleges offering a doctorate.

^*Excluding Masters of Occupational Therapy and Doctorate of Physical Therapy Programs

^**Veterans may qualify for alternate benefits

^†Available to students accepted on or after September 11, 2025