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ADMISSION
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average (2.000 on a 4.000 scale) on a full schedule of courses attempted and acceptable
to the College.
If the applicant has attended more than one college, the overall average at these schools
must meet the minimum academic year grade point average required at Birmingham-
Southern College. These requirements are outlined in the “Academic Progress” section in
this catalog.
No more than 96 quarter hours or 64 semester hours (16 units) of credit are accepted for
transfer from a community college or other accredited institution. See also the
“Coursework at Other Institutions” section of this catalog.
To be admitted to Birmingham-Southern College as a transient or special student
,
an
applicant must have been a student in good standing with a clear academic and social
record at the last accredited institution of record. Transient and special students will be
classified as “not candidate for degree” and must follow the application procedure below.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
First-Year Students
An applicant who has never attended 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. Application materials may be obtained and submitted as early as August prior to the
senior year in high school. The College welcomes either the Common Application or the
College’s online application.
(2) Request that the high school guidance counselor complete and submit the school
recommendation form.
(3) Request that the high school send an official transcript that indicates the courses
expected to be completed before graduation if the applicant has not already received a
diploma.
(4) Request that official results of the SAT or the ACT be sent no later than April of the
senior year.
(5) Write and submit a 250-500 word essay.
(6) Request a letter of recommendation from someone with the ability to speak to the
student’s character and readiness for college.