International Application Instructions Return to Application Menu You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the supplemental forms linked below. You can download Acrobat Reader for free from Adobe's Website General Bethany is a private, co-educational, Liberal Arts College. Founded in 1840, it is the oldest degree-granting institution in West Virginia. It has an enrollment of approximately 850 students from 30 states and 20 countries. The average student age is 20 years. Location Bethany is located in the village of Bethany, West Virginia. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area located 65 kilometers northeast of Bethany, and Wheeling, West Virginia is 24 kilometers south. Our location provides the advantages of a quiet, safe environment for campus living and study, with access to the cultural attractions and internship opportunities of urban areas. The climate of the area is temperate, with four distinct seasons. The Campus Bethany's campus is 560 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. More than 32 academic, administrative, and residential buildings are on campus. These facilities are both modern and historic (three buildings are in the National Register of Historic Places). Bethany is also a well-equipped computerized college campus. Faculty The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1. Approximately 75% of the faculty have earned a Ph.D., or the highest degree in their academic area. Room & Board All students are provided housing in one of fourteen residence halls. Some buildings offer single occupancy rooms and others offer double occupancy rooms. All meals, including weekends, are provided in a central dining facility that includes a cafeteria and snack bar. Health Matters Students will be asked to complete a medical history form and must have current immunization prior to enrollment. All students are also required to have medical insurance, which may be purchased for a nominal fee. A campus health clinic is staffed by qualified nurses and doctors. Degree Programs Bethany confers the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree in the following academic areas: Accounting Biology Biochemistry Chemistry Communication Advertising Broadcasting Media Graphics Public Relations Print Media Computer Science Economics Finance International Managerial Education Elementary Secondary Special Middle School English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Fine Arts French German History Interdisciplinary Studies International Relations Mathematics Music Philosophy Physical Education Sports Management Sports Communication Physics Political Communication Political Science Psychology Psychology & Education Religious Studies Social Work Spanish Theatre Arts Visual Art Pre-professional study programs are offered in: Engineering (dual degree), Law, Medical & Health Professions, and Ministry. Academic Calendar The Bethany calendar includes two 15-week semesters (late August to mid-December, and mid-January to early May), also a voluntary January term. Summer internships, independent study, and tutorial course work are also available. Admission Process Bethany will process admission applications as they are received. There is no deadline; however, students are advised to submit all required credentials by June 1 for Fall Semester enrollment or November 1 for Spring Semester enrollment. Students are expected to arrive and enroll during the registration period at the beginning of each session. To be considered for admission, international students must submit the following credentials to the Bethany Office of Admission: 1) Submit the Online International Student Application. 2) Official copies of academic records from all secondary schools, colleges, or universities previously attended. All records must be in English. Each copy must bear the stamp or seal and signature of a school official attesting that it is a true copy of the original. Copies of diplomas or certificates should also be provided. 3) English language proficiency must be demonstrated for any student whose native language is not English. This may be satisfied by a score of at least 500 (173 computer-based) on the TOEFL examination, or by completing the highest level course work offered by an Intensive English Language Center with a passing grade. The college prefers the examinations or coursework to have been taken within the past 3 years. 4) Certification of Financial Support form. Student Activities Bethany students have opportunities for participation in more than 38 clubs and organizations; including athletic teams for men and women (varsity, club, and intramural levels), college radio & television stations, religious life activities, and social groups, including the International Student Association. Special Services The College employs a Director of International Student Services who advises international students on immigration matters and cultural adjustment issues. This person is available to provide information, programs, and services for the international students at Bethany College in order to help make their experiences at Bethany as productive as possible. Bethany also provides English as a Second Language course work for those who need or want some additional language skill-building. International students are also able to participate in a series of orientation activities during their first semester. This program is designed to help in the transition experience to the United States and Bethany. Transfer Credit Transfer credit or advanced standing is usually available to students with previous university or "A" level course work. An evaluation of such work will be completed prior to enrollment at Bethany. Educational Expenses (US) 2002 - 2003 Tuition & Fees (Fall and Spring semesters) $12,000 Residence hall room & meals *6,000 Student activity fee 366 Health insurance 175 Technology fee 400 Books & supplies (estimated) 400 (U.S.) *$19,341 *Housing costs vary depending on type of room and are subject to annual change. Costs are current as of 08/02. Additional allowance must be made for personal expenses and travel. Financial Support Bethany also provides grant assistance for students with demonstrated financial need. All students applying for admission should submit the Certification of Financial Support. Full scholarships are not offered. VISA Upon acceptance to Bethany, students will receive a written notification. Once students pay $1,000 tuition deposit (refundable) and all financial support documentation has been received, the Form I-20 is sent to secure a student visa from the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. For Further Information Contact: Bethany College Office of Admission Bethany, West Virginia 26032 U.S.A. Telephone: (304) 829-7611 FAX: (304) 829-7142 E-mail: admission@mail.bethanywv.edu website: http://www.bethanywv.edu Bethany is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors and European Council of Independent Schools. Bethany admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, disability, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students.