Chapter 1, Academic Residency Requirements and Policies University Policies, Chapter 1 Academic Residency Requirements and Policies Residency-based education is an essential part of all doctoral programs at Walden University. At academic residencies students and faculty participate in seminars, program colloquia, individual advising sessions, and classroom instruction. The following sections detail Walden University's policies, requirements, and options related to academic residencies. 1.1 Types of Academic Residencies for Ph.D. Students Walden University offers a variety of residency options for Ph.D. students.
Residencies vary in format, style, duration, and location.
All residencies carry a specified number of residency units designated by the number in the title and indicated in the following table. A schedule of upcoming residencies appears on the University Web site. Core-20 residencies convene for three weeks at summer session. Continuing-4 residencies convene for four days at a hotel or conference center. There are seven Continuing-4 residencies scheduled throughout the academic year at various locations across the United States.