Admissions Policy

Applying to Belmont

Belmont College maintains an open access admissions policy that makes it possible for any person with a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) to pursue the program of their choice.

Belmont College admits students who:

  • Have a high school diploma; and/or
  • Have the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma; and/or
  • Are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in Ohio

Students may be admitted to the College and register for classes but must submit a valid high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) before attending class.  Students may acquire their high school transcript by contacting their high school.  Students who have difficulty obtaining the required documents should consult the Belmont College Record’s Office for assistance at 740.695.8519.

Homeschooled students:

  1. Transcript must include your home address, list of courses, grades, graduation date
  2. Transcript must be issued by the parent/guardian of the student applying for admission
  3. Transcript must include the parent/guardian’s signature
    – Transcripts may not be issued or signed by the student applying for admission

General Education Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma- If an applicant has not earned a diploma from a secondary program, an HSE or GED is required. The academic areas of the examination are reviewed in light of the general requirements for admission.

While an open access admissions policy is maintained, certain instructional departments maintain established guidelines for students desiring to enter specific programs. Refer to ‘Program Policies and Procedures’ in this catalog for clarification of these guidelines.

Belmont College is committed to maintaining the integrity of its admissions process and ensuring that all admitted students meet the necessary educational qualifications. To uphold this commitment, Belmont College and the US Department of Education reserves the right to evaluate the validity of a student’s high school completion if there is reason to believe that the diploma submitted is not valid or was obtained from an entity that does not provide recognized secondary education.

This policy is in compliance with federal regulations and aims to ensure that all students admitted to the college have met the necessary educational standards for success in higher education.