An application for admission may be submitted by anyone 18 years or older at any time during the semester. Students who are under the age of 18 must meet the admissions requirements to be eligible for acceptance. To apply, the following steps must be followed:
- Submit completed admission application along with the required non-refundable application fee. See financial section of this catalog for specific cost. Application for Admission can be completed online or retrieved at http://www.beulah.edu.
- Submit a personal reference form completed by a non-family member who has known the student for longer than six months.
- Submit an official transcript, GED certification, or a transcript from an accredited college indicating completion of a degree, along with the application or within 30 days after submitting application. Please see program specific requirements, in some cases, additional transcripts may be required in order for an acceptance decision to occur.
(Note: Students will have 30 days to acquire and submit official transcripts after registration. Students will not be able to receive financial aid until the official transcript has been received. BHU will accept transcripts from “Parchment Exchange” as being Official.)
Specific Admission Information
- Student must provide a valid Photo ID during application process (Ex: Driver’s license, a state issued photo ID, military identification, passport, etc.…)
- Completed and signed original documents are required for all application forms.
- Faxed transcripts are considered unofficial documents and are not acceptable for admission to the university.
- Completed applications with all necessary documentation are reviewed on a regular basis.
- It is the individual applicant’s responsibility to monitor the status of his / her application file. Applicants will receive notice of admission status by email.
- Applicants interested in applying for Financial Aid should contact the Financial Aid Office at 404-627-2681.
Application Deadline
Prospective students may submit an application for admission at any time.; however, to allow for adequate processing, individuals are encouraged to consider the following application schedule:
| Semester | Preferred Deadline | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 | June |
| Spring | December 1 | October 1 |
| Summer | May 1 | March 1 |
Admission Notification
When all required items have been received, applicants will be notified of an admission decision by the Office of Admissions or the appropriate academic office. Course registration information, pertinent information about financial aid, and orientation for residential courses are included in the letter of acceptance.
Ability to Benefit
An applicant that has not completed secondary education may enroll and take courses under the conditions of the Ability-to-Benefits requirements. Such academic credits could be validated upon completion of work for the high school diploma or pass the General Education Development Test.
Applicants admitted under this program are required to pass one of the following:
- The General Education Development (GED) tests by the end of the second semester of attendance or 180 days from initial enrollment.
- The American College Testing (ACT) with a cumulative grade of 16. Registration for the ACT may be requested online at www.actstudent.org or by calling (404) 231-1952 or (319) 337-1270 or by writing:
ACT Registration Department
P. O. Box 18
Iowa City, IA 52243-0168
Students must have passed the General Education tests to be eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Students who are not high school graduates who wish to avail themselves of training may be admitted under the ability to benefit category. Students in this category can receive transcripts but will not be eligible to receive a degree until they have successfully passed the GED tests or received a high school diploma. Therefore, the university may exercise the right to accept or reject students in this category based upon this policy limitation.
Home schooled students who did not pass the ACT or SAT may take the General Education Development (GED) test. This certificate will be accepted in lieu of a high school transcript.
Entrance Testing
The American College Testing (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Testing (SAT) is recommended for all applicants but not required. ACT information can be obtained from www.act.org or by writing to the ACT National Office, PO Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa, 52243-0168
SAT information can be obtained from www.collegeboard.com or by writing The College Board SAT Program, PO Box 6200, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541-6200. Applicants should request that their test results be forwarded to Beulah Heights University.
The BHU ACT code is 0842; the SAT code is 5082.
Home schooled students must be approved by the State of Georgia and must have passed the ACT with a score of 16 or above, or the SAT with a score of 900 or above.
Application for Re-entry
Individuals who have not been enrolled in classes for at least one year but desire to resume their educational pursuit are required to complete a Re-entry Application and pay the re-entry fee. See the financial section of this catalog for specific costs.
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Beulah Heights University and would like to re-enroll in a master's program must complete an application, pay an application fee, and submit a transcript from Beulah Heights University.
Students who break enrollment and apply for readmission will be required to follow the current degree completion plan in effect at the time of re-entry to the University.
Transfer Credit Request
An applicant may request pre-evaluations of college transcripts for transfer credits to be applied toward their degree programs. To request pre-evaluation, student must complete the request form and submit an unofficial transcript to the Office of Admissions. The pre-evaluation is a preliminary step utilized to assist the applicant with course selections; however, it is deemed as unofficial until the official transcript has been received and evaluated by the Academic Office. Upon completion, the applicant/student will be notified of his or her pre-evaluation results by email.
Please see program specific requirements for more details. In order to receive credit for both transfer courses and prerequisites courses, students must submit official transcripts from the colleges the classes were taken and request pre-evaluation of college transcripts for transfer credits to be applied towards their degree programs.
Orientation for First-Time Students
The Admissions Office conducts an orientation for all first-time students at BHU. All first-time students are required to attend orientation either online or in person prior to their first registration. During this session, students will gain knowledge of academic, admissions, and other pertinent campus policies and requirements; meet university staff and faculty; receive information on campus life, tutoring, financial aid, library usage and resources and email usage; and meet other new students.
Veterans
Students that plan to use veterans benefits are requested to have their files transferred to the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Atlanta, GA. Veterans are individually responsible to the University for all tuition and fees. Beulah Heights University is not responsible for complications arising from changes in veterans laws or for delays and restrictions imposed by the administration of the G.I. Bill of Rights.