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ADMISSION
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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Transfer Students
An applicant who has been enrolled in a college or university should do the following,
and submit all credentials to the Office of Admission.
(1) Submit an application for admission along with a non-refundable application fee of
$50.
(2) Request that the Registrar of the institution in which the student is currently or
formerly enrolled send an official copy of the student’s academic record. This official
transcript should indicate the courses presently being taken if the student is currently
enrolled. If the student has attended more than one college or university, an official
transcript from
each
institution must be provided.
(3) Request that the Dean of Students at the institution currently being attended complete
the school recommendation form. If the applicant is not presently enrolled, this form
should be completed by an official at the last college attended.
(4) Request that the student’s high school send a final official transcript, including SAT
or ACT scores.
(5) Write and submit a 250-500 word essay.
Transient and Special (Not-Candidate-For-Degree) Students
Transient students must complete the transient student application and the credit
certification form. Special students must complete the special student application.
International Students
Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States should follow
the application and admission guidelines for international students provided on the
College’s website. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate
satisfactory English language proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) or other acceptable examination. A complete set of educational
credentials with certified English translations, if necessary, is required before eligibility
for admission can be determined. Additionally, international students must provide an
affidavit of financial responsibility and proof of sufficient finances in order to be
admitted to the College.
Dual Enrollment
Birmingham-Southern College offers dual enrollment to gifted Birmingham area high
school seniors who would like to take college courses for credit while still attending high
school.