Apply as a Homeschool Student

At Belmont, You'll Find a Welcoming Home Away from Home

• Submit an Application for Admission

Complete the entire Degree Seeking Application thoroughly and submit the non-refundable application fee of $50. You can apply using the following methods: 

Belmont Online Application The Common Application ©

• Submit Official Transcripts

Belmont will accept official transcripts via mail, Parchment, Clearinghouse, Naviance, or SCOIR. Documents must be sent officially by the homeschool parent, umbrella agency, or school.

The mailing address is:

Office of Admissions
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212

• Submit Test Score
Belmont is test optional. Students should select if they would like test scores to be considered when they fill out their application for admission. Should you choose to report your test scores, please request official ACT or SAT-1 score reports be sent directly to Belmont from the relevant testing agency. Test scores will also be accepted as official if submitted on an official high school transcript. Belmont does not consider the Writing component from either the ACT or SAT and will consider the super-score for admission and scholarship purposes. Belmont’s ACT code is 3946 and SAT code is 1058.

• Submit Personal Letter of Recommendation
Homeschooled students should submit one Personal Recommendation letter from someone other than a family member. This letter should be sent directly to Belmont from the recommender.

• Do I need to submit coursework?
We will just need the official transcript and recommendation letter! We do not required a detailed summary of courses and literature.

• Are there high school course requirements?
Freshman applicants, who are best prepared to be successful at Belmont, generally will have completed, as a minimum, the following course requirements as part of a rigorous college preparatory curriculum while in high school:

• Four years of English
• Three years of Math, including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (most students will have four years)
• Three years of lab-based Science, such as Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
• Two to three years of Social Studies, including US History (most students will have three years)
• Two or more years of the same Foreign Language completed while in high school (most students will have three years)

• How can I see how dual enrollment credits might transfer?

Students who complete college coursework while in high school will, in most cases, receive credit for the work completed, provided it meets the following guidelines:

1. The coursework is completed through a college or university accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education.

2. Courses may not be remedial in nature.

3. Courses match up (are equivalent in content) with courses offered at Belmont.

4. While any course in which the student receives a passing grade is eligible for consideration as transfer credit, a student must earn a grade of “C” or better in any course which could then be considered for equivalence to a general education, major or minor course at Belmont.

5. For those students who enroll at Belmont, an official transcript from each college or university where work was completed must be submitted to Belmont in order for the appropriate credit to be determined and awarded.

For a preliminary evaluation of your dual enrollment credit, fill out this form.

Students who wish to transfer less than 30 hours of college credit are advised to take all math courses at Belmont. To see a list of general education course requirements for each degree option at Belmont, go here making sure to select the appropriate degree from the list of options at the top of the page. A more detailed explanation of the credit transfer process can be found in the university catalog.

• Am I eligible for merit scholarships?
All freshman applicants are automatically considered for any merit scholarships they might be eligible for. Your application for admission serves as your application for merit scholarship consideration.

• How can I be considered for need-based aid?
Belmont encourages families to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for need-based aid.

• How can I visit Belmont?
We have options for families to visit in person and virtually! Check out our visit opportunities.

• Is there additional information for parents?
Yes! Check out our page for prospective parents.

• Any additional questions?

Reach out to your admissions counselor, Lily Scott! You can email Lily, schedule an online appointment or call her at 615.460.6374. Lily is a homeschool and Belmont grad, and is here to help you navigate the admissions process!