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(4) If applicable, write and submit a 250-500 word essay.
(5) If applicable, request a letter of recommendation from someone with the ability to
speak to the student’s character and readiness for college.
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.
(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, or a school official with access to the student’s
record, at the institution currently being attended complete the statement of good standing
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 transcript, including SAT or ACT
scores, if the student does not have at least two full semesters of college course work.
(5) If applicable, write and submit a 250-500 word essay.
(6) If applicable, request a letter of recommendation from someone with the ability to
speak to the student’s character and readiness for college.
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. Students requiring a visa for study at BSC must pay an application
fee of $30. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate
satisfactory English language proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), other acceptable examination, or through an official school
document stating that the student was taught in an English medium. A complete set of
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024