Addendum - Benedict College

ADMISSIONS 33ciency in English by taking the SAT (English-speaking countries) or TOEFL (non-English-speakingcountries). The international student may be admitted by submitting the following documents to theOffice of International Programs:A completed admissions application; a $60.00 non-refundable application fee; test scores (Country’sExamination Scores, SAT and/or TOEFL), official high school transcript; affidavit of support fromsponsor and/or financial statement from sponsor; two passport photos, and a copy of passport to theOffice of International Programs. All documents must be submitted by the application deadline forthe semester in which they wish to enter.In addition to the admission requirements applicable to all native students, an international studentmust also satisfy all requirements as prescribed by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Servicefor approval to study in this country. Applicants from English-speaking countries must meet regularfreshman admission requirements.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (TRANSFER)Students transferring from another college in the United States must meet regular transfer requirementsand complete a Student Transfer Information Form. Students transferring from a foreign country collegemust have their transcripts translated into English by certified translators and evaluated by a UnitedStates evaluation service (i.e. WES or AACRO).NON-DEGREE APPLICANTSSPECIAL ADMISSIONSNon-degree applicants are persons who wish to take selected college courses without the intent ofcompleting a degree program. These are persons who wish to attend college for the purpose ofupgrading employment skills, for transferring credits to meet certain certification requirements, or forpersonal interest and enjoyment. These persons will be listed as non-degree students. They will not besubject to the usual requirements for admission, but they must hold a high school diploma from a stateor regionally accredited agency. Such students may later become candidates for a degree by meetingall entrance requirements, completing a change of status form, and receiving approval from the Officeof Admissions and Student Marketing. Non-degree students will not be accorded the privilege of participationin intercollegiate athletics or other student activities unless the activity is academically relatedto the course work for which the student is enrolled. Non-degree students will be subject to the samerules and regulations governing class attendance, conduct and health as are regular students.EARLY ADMISSIONSHigh school students may request permission to take courses at Benedict College during thesummer before their senior year and during their senior year. They receive regular college credits forcourses they complete successfully.READMISSIONFormer students who have not enrolled for one or more semesters (summer sessions excluded)must complete and file an application for readmission, which is available in the Office of Admissionsand Student Marketing. The privilege of requesting readmission does not imply an obligation on thepart of the College to grant the request. The College reserves the right to deny readmission, aswarranted by policies and circum stances.Applicants for readmission who have received credit from another college or university during theirabsence from Benedict College must submit official transcripts of such work to the Office ofAdmissions and Student Marketing and must be eligible to return to the transferring institution beforeadmission consideration will be granted.