Admissions Travel Piece 2016

Find your fit.

BRUINS

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE illustration by: Lucie Rice

7,400+

6,000 = graduate students

enrollment

Students hail from

every state and more than

25 countries

= 1,400 Approximately

78%

13:1

of students come from outside Tennessee

student to faculty ratio

undergraduate majors in a wide array of fields

Located next to the

world-famous

MUSIC ROW,

just 2 miles from downtown Nashville

Largest Christian university in

Tennessee

Average unweighted high school GPA for freshman class is

3.5

No. 5

Ranked

80 more than

undergraduate students

in the Regional Universities South category by U.S. News & World Report

For Fall 2015, enrolled freshmen scored on average

26

on the

ACT 1140 SAT and

on the

All figures are based upon admissions data as of May 20, 2015

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Using these papers saved 49 trees

47,407 gallons of water

4,850 pounds of waste

who we are We are Belmont University, a dynamic and unique campus of students, faculty and staff intent on lifelong intellectual, social, physical and spiritual growth.

We combine the best of a liberal arts education with professional paths to fit the needs of aspiring artists, nurses, business execs, teachers, scientists, writers and everything in between. We are people who embrace challenging academics and pursue lives filled with meaning and purpose. Most of all, Belmont is a university that seeks to help students—perhaps YOU—explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs.

where we learn Consistently noted for its beauty, Belmont’s campus sits in the middle of Nashville, the rare place that combines small-town charm with big-city possibilities. Nashville is unquestionably one of the University’s best assets, providing the backdrop for an amazing college experience while setting the stage for limitless career potential. Abundant opportunities exist for internships for students in any major of study, and with more than 12,000 alumni residing in Middle Tennessee, networking with fellow Bruins can assist any job search. Of course, our students aren’t limited in their studies by geography. Belmont offers semester-long programs in Los Angeles and Manhattan along with countless international study abroad and service opportunities.

Find your fit.

why we matter Belmont University exists to transform lives through education. We dream big, but we also have the know-how and dedication to make those dreams come true. Belmont seeks to take advantage of your time on campus, making every moment memorable. Through classroom activities, research experiences, study abroad opportunities, community service and a convocation lecture series second-to-none, Belmont students are given every possible resource to learn and grow. And never fear, there’s plenty of fun to be had as well with a vibrant campus life featuring an array of activities and possibilities for participation. With small classes and personal attention, students are able to achieve their desired outcomes, proving again the incomparable value of a Belmont education.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

12 South Neighborhood

Embrace Music City Music City U.S.A.—a small-town heart with a big-city feel. Nashville has quickly become America’s newest “It City,” with hundreds of music venues in all genres, three prominent professional sports teams and a worldclass foodie scene with choices ranging from BBQ food trucks to local dive spots to five-star culinary experiences.

With so much culture busting from Nashville’s seams, Belmont students are never more than a hop, skip and a jump away from a new Nashville taste.

Nestled just miles from downtown, Belmont’s campus is centered between Hillsboro Village and 12th Avenue South—neighborhoods that combine the best of coffee shops and ice cream parlors, quirky boutiques and boot barns, parks and biking trails and 24-hour diners—perfect for late night study sessions. In this community, the excitement of a fast-paced metropolitan city meets the friendly welcome of Southern charm.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. With industries moving to the city faster than you can say “Go, Bruins!” this cultural mecca is growing to accommodate more and more organizations in health care, technology, publishing, tourism and higher education. These booming industries provide abundant internship opportunities for students across all majors of study.

After graduation, Nashville is quick to welcome its newest long-term residents into the city’s working world. With active neighborhoods in a variety of places surrounding Belmont’s campus and beyond, Music City continues to provide opportunities for development, both professionally and personally, for young professionals. It’s clear why Nashville has taken on a new designation—America’s “Nowville.”

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3 Ways to #DiscoverBelmont

Belmont awards a variety of academic merit scholarships to qualified admitted freshmen each year (approximately 50 to 55 percent of admitted freshmen are offered a merit scholarship). The application for admission to the University also serves as your application for merit scholarships. Recipients of the University’s most competitive and highest merit-based scholarships represent approximately the top two percent of the freshman applicant pool and must have completed the application file by December 1. General freshman academic merit scholarships do not require the December 1 deadline; they are considered on a rolling basis following the offer of admission. General freshman academic merit scholarships range from $3,000 to $10,000 annually. Admitted freshmen with academic credentials that meet or exceed the University’s freshman class profile (ACT composite score of 26 or SAT critical reading and math composite score of 1140, with an unweighted cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5) are considered competitive candidates for general academic merit scholarship.

There is no better way to Discover Belmont than to visit campus.

1

Daily Visits

Campus visits are available Monday–Friday. Attend an admission information session, take a campus tour, enjoy lunch in the new dining hall and learn more about your academic area of interest.

To be eligible to receive any form of need-based aid from Belmont University, you should complete and return the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

by March 1 of the year in which you plan to enroll. Be sure to indicate Belmont’s Title IV code on your application—003479—to ensure that our Office of Student Financial Services receives your application results.

Register: belmont.edu/visit

2

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Saturday Preview Days

Held in the fall and spring, Saturday Preview Days allow high school students to learn about the admission process, tour campus, talk to current students and meet with faculty and staff from their academic area of interest.

For dates and to register: belmont.edu/previewday

3

Virtual Tour

The online tour allows you to explore the sights and buildings on Belmont’s campus as well as gain additional insights into a variety of programs and activities.

Start here: belmont.edu/campusmap/campustour.html

Also, while you are here check out the city of Nashville!

2015–16 Tuition and Fees

$30,000

2015–16 Room and Board

$10,970

Total cost for 2015–16

$40,970

Percentage of students receiving financial aid of any kind

75%

Top 100 school in Kiplinger’s

“Best Values in Private Colleges” More info? Call 615.460.6403 or visit belmont.edu/undergradaid To read Belmont’s statement of nondiscrimination, visit BELMONT.EDU/NONDISCRIMINATION.

timetable

application checklist

Freshman Admission Timetable for Fall 2016 • The application process opens on August 1, 2015 for 2016 admission consideration.

• The Admissions Committee will begin communicating admission decisions with applicants for 2016 via

U.S. Mail on or about September 15, 2015.

Freshman applicants must submit the following: ■ Degree Seeking Application ■ $50 Application Fee ■ Official High School Transcript ■ Official SAT or ACT Scores ■ Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form

• Admission decisions at Belmont are made on a rolling basis.

• All admission candidates with completed application files are given equal consideration throughout the

admission cycle.

• All admitted freshman applicants are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships throughout

the admission cycle. No additional application is necessary for merit scholarship consideration. General freshman academic merit scholarship notification is made via U.S. Mail following the offer of admission.

A cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of 3.5+ and ACT Composite score of 26+, or SAT Critical Reading and Math Composite score of 1140+, is considered competitive for a general freshman academic scholarship.

• Belmont’s most competitive academic merit scholarship programs require that freshman candidates for

fall 2016 have completed application files by December 1, 2015. This deadline applies only to top scholarship program consideration.

Belmont’s most competitive academic merit scholarship programs (including Presidential and Faculty Scholar awards) recognize approximately the top two percent of freshman applicants for admission, with an average cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of 3.9 and ACT Composite score of 33, or SAT Critical Reading and Math Composite score of 1440.

Other important freshman dates to remember:

MARCH 1 MAY 1

Priority FAFSA filing date National Candidate Reply Date (deadline for freshman non-refundable enrollment deposit submission).

Apply online: belmont.edu/prospectivestudents/apply

JACK C. MASSEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS

• Accounting • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • General Business • International Business • International Economics • Management • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Social Entrepreneurship

School of Education

• Applied Discrete Mathematics • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Engineering Physics • Environmental Science • Mathematics • Medical Physics • Neuroscience • Pharmaceutical Studies • Physics • Psychology • Web Programming & Development

Department of Art

• Asian Studies

• Art • Art Education • Art History • Design Communications • Studio Art

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN:

MIKE CURB COLLEGE OF ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC BUSINESS • Audio Engineering Technology • Entertainment Industry Studies • Motion Pictures • Music Business • Songwriting

GORDON E. INMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING • Nursing • Social Work

• Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Exercise Science • Middle School Education • Secondary Education School of Humanities • English • French • German • Philosophy • Spanish School of Social Sciences • Audio & Video Production • Communication Studies • Corporate Communications • History • International Politics • Journalism • Mass Communication • Multimedia Production • Political Science • Politics & Public Law • Public Relations • Publishing • Sociology • Video Production

COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & CHRISTIAN MINISTRY • Biblical Languages • Biblical Studies • Christian Leadership • Church Leadership & Administration • Faith & Social Justice • Philosophy of Religion • Religion & the Arts • Religious Studies • Worship Leadership

Department of Theatre & Dance • Theatre • Theatre Directing • Theatre & Drama • Theatre Education • Theatre Performance • Theatre Production Design School of Music • Church Music • Commercial Music • Music (Bachelor of Arts) • Music Composition • Music Education • Music Performance • Music Theory • Music Therapy • Music with an Outside Minor • Musical Theatre • Piano Pedagogy

• Pre-Allied Health • Pre-Dental • Pre-Law • Pre-Medical • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Optometry • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary For detailed information on minor programs, concentrations within majors, degree requirements and course descriptions, visit belmont.edu/catalog.

Office of Admissions • 1900 Belmont Boulevard • Nashville, TN 37212 • BELMONT.EDU ADM-15179