Applying to Belmont - Admissions procedures

Applying for Admission 

High school seniors are encouraged to apply to Belmont during the early fall months of their senior year. Transfer applicants should apply to Belmont as soon as possible during the term preceding the term for which they are applying. Applications for admission to Belmont are for a particular term of enrollment. Requirements of materials may change from one term to another. Acceptance for one term does not necessarily indicate that admission will be granted for any other term. Admission to Belmont is competitive.

Applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis*, so early submission of all application materials is strongly encouraged. Many programs, including nursing, music and music business, are limited in terms of the number of spaces available. Applicants will be notified of a decision within 4-5 weeks of completing the application and any additional requirements such as an audition or portfolio. The application deadlines* are August 1 for entry in the fall term, December 1 for entry in the spring term, and May 1 for entry in the summer term. Freshman applicants are encouraged to submit their application by the Decemfber 1 priority date to be considered for merit scholarships. The application for admission also serves as the merit scholarship application. Applications completed online, including The Common Application, are accepted and processed with equal consideration to the paper application.

*See Applicants to the School of Nursing for exceptions.

Students applying for readmission to Belmont are considered on the same basis as new applicants to the university for that particular term. If a student has attended any other college or university since the last term of enrollment at Belmont, official transcripts must be submitted. Recommendations previously sent to Belmont may be used if they are less than two years old. If you have any questions concerning what particular requirements are needed, contact the Office of Admissions. Readmission cannot be considered if the student has any unsettled business with Belmont or any other institution attended whether in the form of a financial, disciplinary, or academic obligation. Once those issues have been resolved and the Office of Admissions has been notified of the resolution in writing, the application will be considered. The university reserves the right to refuse admission to a student on any grounds deemed sufficient by the Belmont University administration.

Application Steps

1. Complete the entire Degree Seeking Application thoroughly. An incomplete application cannot be considered and will be returned to the applicant.
   
   
2.  Submit the application fee of $50. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Belmont University.
   
   
3. Provide the Confidential Recommendation Form to the appropriate person as designated on the form and have the reference send the form directly to Belmont. Students should pay special attention to the instructions regarding who should complete this recommendation form.
   
   
4. Complete the Personal Supplement and attach your answers to the Essay Questions and your Resume of Activities. Be sure to include your name and social security number on each page. Transfer applicants do not have to submit the Resume of Activities.
   
   
5. Request that official transcripts be sent from the high school directly to the Office of Admissions. For a transcript to be official, it may not be marked "Issued to Student". Transfer applicants who have earned 30 or mor transferable semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited college do not have to submit a high school transcript. A nursing applicant must be a licensed registered nurse or have a previous bachelor's degree to be exempt from this requirement.
   
   
6. Request that official SAT-1 or ACT score reports be sent directly to Belmont. (Belmont's ACT code is 3946 and the SAT code is 1058). Belmont does not consider Writing test scores from either the SAT or ACT. Test scores will be accepted as official if submitted on an official high school transcript. Transfer applicants who have earned 30 or mor transferable semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited college do not have to submit test scores. A nursing applicant must be a licensed registered nurse or have a previous bachelor's degree to be exempt from this requirement.
   
   
7. Provide the Secondary School Report Form to the appropriate person in your guidance office and have him or her send the completed form directly to Belmont. Transfer applicants who have earned 30 or mor transferable semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited college do not have to submit the Secondary School Report Form.
   
   
8. Request that official transcripts from each college or university attended be sent directly to Belmont. If you are currently enrolled in your first term at an institution, you should request that the college or university send a "Letter of Good Standing" in lieu of a transcript.

Applicants to the School of Nursing

All applicants to the School of Nursing must submit an official high school transcript and official test scores from either SAT or ACT. A nursing applicant must be a licensed registered nurse or have a previous bachelor's degree to be exempt from these requirements. Freshman applicants to the School of Nursing are considered on a rolling basis. All transfer applicants are considered for admission at four separate times during the year. For transfer admission to the School of Nursing, application materials must be submitted and complete by the respective deadlines. For entry into the Summer/Fall terms the Early review deadline is February 1 and the Regular review deadline is April 1. For entry into the Spring term, the Early review deadline is October 1 and the Regular review deadline is November 1. Admission will be offered to the strongest candidates during the Early review period. Early review candidates may be deferred for consideration to the Regular review period. Applicants will be notified of admission sdecisions within three weeks of the respective deadline. Further information may be found online at www.belmont.edu/nursing.

Applicants to the Department of Art

Applicants to the Department of Art are required to submit a portfolio with 12-20 pieces of their best and most recent work as part of the application process. This portfolio can include examples of the various media in which the applicant works and should emphasize the applicant's artistic strengths. The portfolio must be mailed directly to the Chair of the Department of Art on a CD. DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL PIECES.  To be considered for an art scholarship, material must be received by December 1st.  For further information, please call 615-460-6770 or visit  www.belmont.edu/art.

Applicants to the School of Music

Applicants to the School of Music who wish to major or minor in music are required to complete an audition as part of the application process. Please note: applicants to the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business do not need to complete an audition unless they wish to minor in music. Plans for an audition should be indicated on the School of Music Supplement. While taped auditions are accepted in certain circumstances, live auditions are strongly encouraged. Audition requirements and guidelines can be found online at www.belmont.edu/music.

Applicants to the Department of Theatre and Dance

Applicants to the Department of Theatre and Dance who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Drama are required to either complete an audition or submit a portfolio as part of the application process. Auditions and portfolio reviews ar arranged by appointment. Contact the Department of Theatre and Dance at 615-460-6012 or gatrellp@mail.belmont.edu to make arrangments. Your application for admission must be submitted before you can request an audition or portfolio review. Audition and portfolio requirements and guidelines can be found at www.belmont.edu/theatre.

Applicants to the Honor Program

Applicants for freshman admission interested in the Honors Program may visit www.belmont.edu/honors to learn more about the program and its admission criteria. Applicants who wish to be considered for the Honors Program should complete and submit the Honors questionnaire.

Direct all application materials and inquiries to:

 Belmont University
Office of Admissions
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
615-460-6785 or
1-800-56ENROLL
615-460-5434 Fax


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