Application Process

1. Submit the Belmont College Application for Admission
   To apply online, visit www.belmontcollege.edu/apply or call our Academic Technical Center for a copy of the free Belmont Application for Admission. The application must be complete for admission consideration.
2. Visit or Contact Our Campus
   Schedule an initial interview with an Enrollment Services Advisor who will provide you with program information and guidance on admission procedures and address any questions you may have.
3. Request Official and Final Transcripts
   All students must submit transcripts from high school/GED and any previously attended institutions of higher learning. They must be sent directly to the Belmont College Records Office.
4. Placement Test
   Belmont recommends that all students take an ACT or SAT test; however, the College provides Accuplacer testing for students as an alternative. Placement test scores are used as a guide to help match students’ academic ability with their beginning coursework. In lieu of placement tests, the College will place students into the lowest level coursework. Please see the Placement Testing information in this section for details.
5. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
   Students interested in applying for financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://fafsa.ed.gov. The Belmont College code is 009941. Also, please check our financial aid link at www.belmontcollege.edu for scholarship applications and information. Reference the Financial Aid section of this catalog for more scholarship details.After completing the FAFSA and other necessary paperwork, applicants will receive a financial aid award letter which will detail grant, scholarship, student loan, and work-study aid eligibility.
6. Schedule Classes
   After completion of the previous admissions steps, students meet with an academic advisor to discuss academic goals, degree completion goals, career opportunities and create a course schedule.
7. First Year Experience Course
   FYE1110, Student Learning and Success, is an introductory course providing new students with the knowledge to succeed at Belmont College. Topics include, but not limited to, course planning, financial literacy, career development, study skills, time management, and critical thinking. Students are exposed to proven strategies for creating greater academic professional, and personal achievement. This course is required for all first-time freshman at Belmont College and transfer students who have accumulated less than 12 credit hours. New students also include former College Credit Plus (CCP) students who are now exclusively Belmont College students.
8. Attend ‘First Year Experience’ (FYE) Orientation
   Our FYE program has been developed to provide a seamless transition into college. Orientations are scheduled before the start of each semester. Please contact the College for dates and times. The purpose of the FYE Orientation is to familiarize the new student with the College and connect with key campus resources to succeed as a first-year student. There is no charge for attending this admissions event.
9. Books
   Students can conveniently order their books through eCampus on the college website. If students are utilizing financial aid, their eligible amount will be accessible upon logging into eCampus with their Belmont College credentials. Students can choose to have your books shipped to their home address or opt for pickup at the Campus Shop. NOTE: Students using financial aid to purchase books must present their book voucher and a photo ID when purchasing books from the Belmont Campus Shop.

Student residency is determined at the time of application according to Department of Higher Education rules. The tuition structure of the College differentiates between in-state, out-of-state and international students. Under tuition reciprocity agreements currently in force, the following geographic definitions apply:

• In-State Status: Residents of Ohio (88 counties) or residents of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, or Wetzel Counties of West Virginia receive Belmont in-state tuition rates.
• Out-of-State Status: Residents of any other county in West Virginia, or residents of any other U.S. state, The District of Columbia, or any U.S. territory receive out-of-state tuition rates. Out-of-state students who feel that they have achieved in-state residency status requirements may apply for a change of residency status with the Registrar. All applications for change of residency status will be reviewed by the Registrar.

Prospective students and other interested persons may schedule a tour of the campus by calling an Enrollment Services Advisor at 740.695.8516. A virtual campus tour is also available on our website.

Belmont is a learner-centered college which provides access to the many benefits of higher education for students from varied backgrounds and educational levels. In order to provide students with individualized guidance in reaching and exceeding their educational goals, it is important to help identify students’ academic ability. This is done through placement testing. Belmont encourages any student who is planning to attend college to take an ACT or SAT test or the Belmont College Accuplacer Placement Indicator.

Test results are used for placement purposes. A placement indicator is used to measure current academic ability in certain areas.

To help match a student’s current academic skill level with beginning course work at Belmont, the College measures all new students’ skill levels in math, reading, and writing to ensure placement into the appropriate courses. Students enrolled in courses for which they are not prepared would have a difficult time meeting their academic goals. Students who have already mastered certain skills or abilities may be able to begin coursework at a higher level.

Students are encouraged to use the Accuplacer Study Guide in preparation for the actual test. A sample test is available on the Belmont College website and from the Charles W. Kocher Student Success Center (SSC). Belmont has a firm placement policy for new students which means that the scores earned on placement tests will determine the courses where students will begin. Students may re-test (see ‘confirmation tests’ for details).

If students do not test at an academic level that will enable them to succeed in college level courses, their beginning course work may include developmental courses which are required yet do not count toward a degree or certificate. Developmental courses are designed to provide students with the training to handle college level course work.

Placement testing is just one of the many services that Belmont provides to help students meet and exceed their educational, career, and life goals.

Accuplacer placement testing is done on a scheduled basis and scored immediately. Call the Charles W. Kocher Student Success Center at 740.695.8519 to schedule a placement test.

Students exempt from a placement test are:

1. Those possessing an associate’s or higher degree from an accredited institution.
2. Those registering for courses with no placement testing prerequisites
3. Those transferring in college-level math credits with a “C” or better will be exempt from the math section of the placement indicator; those transferring in college-level English credits with a “C” or better will be exempt from the writing section of the placement indicator; those transferring in college-level reading-intensive courses (i.e. psychology, sociology, and biology) with a “C” or better will be exempt from the reading section of the placement indicator; those with verification of college level proficiency in English and math will be exempt from the placement test (i.e. CLEP and Advanced Placement)
4. Those age 60 or above (senior citizens) not enrolling in the nursing programs or enrolling in a class with a placement requirement
5. Those auditing classes
6. Those providing ACT or SAT scores (within 5 years) either on their high school transcript or an official ACT or SAT score report
7. Non-degree students not enrolling in courses with a placement requirement
8. Those who obtain a transfer waiver (Form 122) from an Academic Advisor
9. Students opting to take remedial courses

NOTE: Placement scores are required for all nursing programs.

An academic advisor may recommend the student retest to attempt testing out of the initial course(s) placement.

1. Students may retake each subject of the placement test one time, at no cost to them.
2. Students may retake one of more portions of the placement test for a second time at no cost to them, only if their test scores(s) fall within the confirmation range.
3. Students will be subject to a retesting fee of $20 per Accuplacer subject,
   payable to the Business Office, if:
   • Students are retesting for a second time, and their previous score(s) do no fall within confirmation range.
   • Students are retesting for three or more times.

Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a particular program.

Certain programs with limited enrollment capacity, such as the EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, and Nursing Programs, accept students on a space-available basis.