General Studies Requirements

Admission Requirements 2007-08

Applicants are admitted under the requirements of the most current catalog at the time they last enter Bethel.

The College of Adult and Professional Studies will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission form with the nonrefundable $25 application fee.
Submit official transcripts from all schools previously attended. Include an official high school transcript or GED, unless at least 30 credits have been accepted in transfer.
Develop an individual educational plan (IEP) in consultation with your admissions advisor. Requirement is waived if official transcripts document completion of all prerequisite and general education courses and the full number of credits required outside of the chosen major.
Submit a current resume of work and/or volunteer experience that indicates a minimum of 3 years of full-time work experience or its equivalent.
Demonstrate college-level writing ability through the positive evaluation of an Application Essay.
Submit a Computer Documentation form. Applicants are required to document access to a computer with the required hardware and software for use throughout the program (see application packet for requirements).
Submit a Student Immunization Record form.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international student applicants and all student applicants whose primary language is not English). A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Indicate acceptance of the Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.
Interview, if requested by the admissions committee.

International Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

An international applicant is any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien. International applicants must:

Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization (www.naces.org) or from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International) (www.cgfns.org).
Submit a completed Certificate of Finances form and a copy of current bank statement(s) to show evidence of adequate funds to cover a minimum of one year’s full tuition and living expenses.
If an applicant is receiving funds from a sponsor(s), submit:
- Notarized Affidavits of Support (I-134).
- Letters of support from sponsors.
Submit a copy of I-94 (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit a copy of passport (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit a copy of current visa (applicants currently in the U.S.).
Submit documentation of health insurance.
If the applicant’s primary language is not English, have a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process.

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien applicants must:

Present the applicant's Green Card.

Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Likewise, exceptions to minimum criteria may be made by the admissions committee and may require an interview.

Students with Disabilities

Bethel is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and services. Types of disabilities include physical, sensory, learning, systemic, and psychological. Students must provide documentation of their disabilities in order to receive accommodations. For further information, please contact the director of disability services at 651.635.8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759.

Disability Services: To request disability-related accommodations or services, please contact the director of disability services at 651.635.8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759. One week's notice is preferable.