Apply as a Transfer/Second Degree Student

Why Belmont?

At Belmont, we are a community dedicated to giving you the academic experiences and educational opportunities to prepare you for your future. In transferring to our campus in the heart of Nashville, you will join students from every state and countries around the world while finding your fit in one of more than 127 undergraduate programs of study.

Entering as a transfer means you have completed or attempted coursework at a regionally accredited institution after graduating from high school. Students whom have only earned credit from a non-nationally accredited college and/or the military should apply as a freshman.

Interested in seeing how your courses may transfer to Belmont?

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Applications for admission to Belmont are considered on a rolling basis, so early application submission is strongly encouraged. Applicants will be notified of a decision within a few weeks of completing the application. Have questions? We’re here to help! Simply contact your transfer counselor and/or review the application checklist below.

Where do I start?

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

Belmont Online Application The Common Application ©

Important Tip: Make sure to apply for the correct term—you cannot switch your application term and Belmont does not defer admission.

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• 1. Submit an Online Application

Apply using the Belmont Application or Common Application. Applications for the fall and spring open August 1st!

Fall Early Action Deadline: May 1
Fall Standard Deadline: July 1
Spring Deadline: November 1

• 2. Submit Required Supplemental Items

Request official transcripts from every college/university you have attended, including dual enrollment transcripts. If you have earned less than 24 college credits at the time of submitting an application, you will also need to request official high school transcripts. In this capacity, college credits do not include AP/IB/ CLEP, remedial or military credits. If you do have alternative credit through test scores, remember to request those scores be sent to Belmont.
 
Belmont is a test-optional institution. While it is not a requirement to submit official SAT/ACT test scores, applicants are welcome to send those in to be attached to their online application should they desire to do so.

If you have 24 or more college credits at the time of application, submit official college transcripts from EVERY college/university you have attended (including summer and dual enrollment courses). If you have less than 24 hours of college credits at the time of application, submit official college transcripts from EVERY college/university you have attended and official high school transcripts.

Transcripts may be submitted electronically through Parchment, eScripSafe or the Student Clearinghouse. These are the only electronic delivery services accepted. If prompted to provide an email address for Belmont, please use admissions@belmont.edu. If your school does not use an electronic transcript service, transcripts must be mailed to:

Office of Admissions
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212

Note: Transcripts will not be accepted by fax.



If you are in your first semester of college or your first semester at a new school, a transcript listing your classes as “in progress” is required. If your school is unable to provide this, your school may provide Belmont with a Letter of Good Standing.

• 3. File Your FAFSA

Belmont does offer General Academic Merit Scholarships for transfer students. You can find additional information regarding those scholarships here.
 
At this time, your FAFSA will serve as your application for all other financial aid, including private and endowed scholarships.
 
Financial Aid Packages are only sent to students whom have been admitted and filed their FAFSA with Belmont. Belmont will begin sending packages by mail during the months of November and December for students admitted for the spring semester and at the beginning of the new year for students admitted for the fall semester. Students admitted during these times will receive packages by mail on a rolling basis of 4-6 weeks after receiving their acceptance letter and once their FAFSA has been filed. Contact Belmont’s Office of Student Financial Services at finaid@belmont.edu with any questions.

 

• 4. Receive an Admissions Decision

Once all application items have been submitted, you should have an admissions decision within 7–10 business days. Included will be a Preliminary Transfer Report (PTR) to give you a non-official estimate of how we anticipate your college courses to transfer.

• 5. Pay Your Enrollment Deposit

Once you’ve finalized your decision to attend Belmont, make it official by submitting your non-refundable, non-transferable Enrollment Deposit. Your deposit confirms that you plan to enroll at Belmont. To pay your deposit, go to belmont.edu/paymydeposit and click on the Deposits tab. Your username is your BUID (found on your acceptance letter). Your password is the last 6 digits of your BUID.

• 6. Create Your MyBelmont Account

Your MyBelmont account is your student portal and is where your Belmont email resides. Check it regularly for important communication about housing, orientation and much more

To create your MyBelmont account, go to my.belmont.edu, select “first time user” and follow the steps to create your account. If you receive an error that your account is not recognized, your deposit may not be posted yet. Try again in a few days. This account contains your Belmont email address. Check it regularly for important communication. It is normal for you to have an advisor hold on your account and this will be removed after you attend orientation.

• 7. Apply for Housing

Housing is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed for transfer students. The earlier you apply for housing, the more likely you’ll have access to on-campus housing.

An email message will be sent to your Belmont email account about one week after you have paid your deposit and created your account. This email will contain instructions for how to apply for on campus housing.

For more information, visit Belmont's Office of Residence Life website or email housing@belmont.edu.

• 8. Register for Orientation

You’ll be advised on course selection and be able to register for classes during Transfer Orientation. Sign up for Orientation through your MyBelmont account. If you’re joining us in spring, Orientation will be in January. If you’re joining us in fall, Orientation will be in June.

For more information, visit Belmont's Orientation website or email orientation@belmont.edu.

• 9. Get Registered for Classes

Attend the Transfer Orientation you signed up for and get registered for classes! At Orientation, you’ll also have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff and other students in your academic area of study.

• Admissions FAQ

Have a question about applying to a specific program? Visit our Admissions Frequently Asked Questions page.

• Application Fee Waiver

Belmont University will approve an application fee ($50) waiver to transfer students who are a member of Phi Theta Kappa or a military veteran.  Please contact your Admission Counselor to have the application fee waived.

• Transferring Credits

If admitted to Belmont, you will receive a Preliminary Transfer Report (PTR) with your acceptance letter. This initial non-binding estimate will show you how we anticipate your credits will transfer into our general education core. Due to factors such as placement test results and course sequencing and availability, the Office of Admissions is unable to provide students with an estimated graduation date.

Several weeks before Orientation, you will be able to view your DegreeWorks audit via your MyBelmont account. Conducted by the Registrar, this audit is an official evaluation of your transfer work as it applies to your degree progress. For courses to transfer to Belmont, they must be from a regionally accredited college/university, must not be remedial and the student must have earned a grade of “C” or better. Students should avoid taking upper-level, major specific classes before attending Belmont.

Due to the volume of inquiries, we are unable to review unofficial transcripts for potential credit transfer until a student has applied and been admitted to Belmont. Transfer counselors can provide students with a list of suggested general education transfer classes for their major that the student can use to select classes from another school. In addition to this, students are welcome to utilize Transferology to see how their courses may transfer to Belmont. Transferology is a free tool that will show students course equivalencies and help them make the best decisions on transferring. Click the button below to access Belmont’s Transferology profile.



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Visit our Transfer Credit Policy page for additional information.

• Second Degree Applicants

Applicants interested in seeking a second degree at Belmont may not earn a second degree that is the same degree (B.A., B.B.A., B.S., etc.) they already hold, whether their degree is from Belmont or any other institution. This is true even if the major was different in the first degree.

Applicants interested in earning a Second Degree from Belmont will follow the same process listed above for transfer students with a few exceptions:

• Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Applicants follow a different admissions process. If you are interested in applying to Belmont’s Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program, please click here. 
• Second Degree applicants should select “Second Degree Sought” for their decision plan on their application.
• Second Degree students do not receive Preliminary Transfer Reports. Second Degree students should expect that to earn their second degree, they will need to complete all of the classes required for their new major in addition to any general education classes required by Belmont that have not been completed at previous institutions.

• International Applicants

Please see the international prospective student webpage for more information.