Freshman 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 Bethany College offers admission on a rolling basis. Applicants are generally notified of an admission decision within two weeks following the receipt of all application credentials. Review of applications begins mid-October. Freshman Admission Checklist Once your application is submitted, the following documents need to be sent to the Office of Admission: A copy of your secondary school transcript. If you have taken college courses for credit, please forward an official transcript from the appropriate institution(s). One letter of recommendation from a teacher or your high school counselor. Complete the upper portion only of the Secondary School Report, and as a courtesy, please provide a pre-addressed, stamped envelope for your teacher or counselor who is recommending you. Additional recommendations may also be submitted and are encouraged. You are required to take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the examination of the American College Testing (ACT) Program. You are expected to arrange for the results to be forwarded directly to Bethany College. Bethany College codes are: SAT (CEEB)-5060 and ACT-4512. Special Advising Program The Special Advising Program at Bethany College provides academic support to students who disclose a diagnosed learning disability. Admitted students with documented learning disabilities are offered accommodations and modifications in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Transfer Students There is a separate transfer application you need to complete if you will be applying as a transfer student. All transfer students must provide transcripts of all college work completed, and must also submit a Statement of Good Standing form. International Students Students who are not citizens of the United States may be considered for admission by submitting the following: Bethany College International Student Application Form, academic transcripts and/or "A" or "O" level examination results, certification of financial support, and T.O.E.F.L. examination scores (if not from an English-speaking country). Accepted candidates will be sent an I-20 upon payment of their tuition deposit and confirmation of financial support. Financial Assistance If you are seeking financial assistance from Bethany College, you are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Federal Student Aid Programs. To designate that a copy of your FAFSA be forwarded to Bethany, please list our school code, 003808, on your FAFSA application. Those who submit this form prior to March 1 will have preference. Similarly, all other potential state and local sources of financial aid should be investigated, and the appropriate application should be completed by the stated deadlines. The Bethany Merit Scholarship Program Your completed admission application and official secondary school transcript will serve as your application for Bethany College merit scholarships. Bethany offers a wide variety of scholarships in addition to merit based awards. Degrees and Majors 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 Bethany offers pre-professional study programs in the following areas: Engineering (dual degree) Law Medical & Health Professions Ministry Bethany College is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and supports its "Statement of Principles of Good Practice." Bethany College 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 at the school. Bethany does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin or physical handicap in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic activities, or other school-administered programs. Return to Application Menu