Welcome to the Webster Worldwide Family
As a parent of a of an incoming Webster Geneva student you may have questions about the advantages of an American education, how we support our students through their education experience, the tuition and invoicing process or want to know more about housing and student life in Geneva.
Our administration is committed to supporting you and your child as they transition to campus life. We have gathered essential supporting information that your child needs to prepare to enroll and begin their program at Webster Geneva. You will find contact information for primary offices for each step of the enrollment and on-boarding process.
At the start of each term, we host a New Student Orientation that is designed to help students become familiar with our campus, professors and staff, resources and systems that are part of their learning journey. We also provide an Online Orientation option for those students who will begin remotely, when necessary.
We recognize that a private institution education is a family investment, and we welcome your questions or concerns along the way. As an American-style education institution and campus community, we take pride in supporting holistic student development. We foster engagement through co-curricular events and activities sponsored by Student Affairs, and we encourage students to join clubs and activities that will support their social experiences throughout their time at Webster.
FAQs for Families
Webster Geneva Campus recognizes the European General Data Protection Policy (GDPR) and the need for confidentiality of every student. We subscribe to the principles of the Family Education Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA), which applies to all students over 18 years of age. This means that the student must give written consent in order for us to discuss particular aspects of their enrollment, grades or attendance with you. During New Student Orientation we will provide these forms for them to complete.
By enrolling at Webster, your child will be accountable to our Student Handbook, a guide for policies, procedures and expectations on the Geneva campus. Upon enrollment, students will be introduced and acculturated to these documents and systems, which guide and support the structure of their learning during their university experience. They also ensure that we are a supportive, welcoming and safe campus for all students who enroll.
Following an offer of admission, students are invited to confirm their enrollment by making a deposit and may reserve housing with an additional deposit. This sets in motion their enrollment as we plan for their attendance, including the course registration.
About 6-8 weeks before the semester begins, the registration will generate the first invoice, which is due and payable by the Friday of the first week of the term.
Those who will be applying for a student visa are encouraged by the Swiss Consulate to pre-pay tuition for one semester. This pre-payment is refundable, if for any reason the student visa is declined.
Each August, when we have our largest intake of new, first-time, degree-seeking students, we host a one-day optional Parents Orientation on campus.
This event takes place the first day of the New Student Orientation for the Fall semester. You are most welcome to attend the next available parent’s orientation or to reach out throughout the year with your questions.
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