Admissions Transfer Viewbook 2017–18

M ake Y o u r M ove

In 2016, students transferred to Belmont from

37 STATES

8,000+ E NROLLM E N T

It’s time to take your education to the next level. Whether you’re transferring from a community college, searching for a four-year school that’s a better fit or returning to finish a degree, Belmont University has what you need. Our growing student body,

R ANKED

NO. 6

in the Regional Universities South category by U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

expanding campus and pioneering programs can help you make the most of the work you’ve already done while also preparing you for an exciting future. Are you ready to engage not just your mind but also your heart and your conscience? Are you prepared to be challenged to become more than you ever thought you could be? If so, Belmont may be the perfect place for you.

73%

of graduates held at least

1 INTERNSHIP during college career

13 : 1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

20+

more than

90 Discover Belmont

MASTERS PROGRAMS

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS in a wide array of fields

I NNOVAT IVE ACADE M IC S

Belmont is proud of its 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio because small class sizes mean you’ll benefit from professors and advisors who know you by name and take an active interest in your success. We’re also known for innovative academic programs that link classroom education with real-life experience including majors like public health, motion pictures, worship leadership and social entrepreneurship. This type of hands-on learning is one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has continually recognized Belmont for its environment of innovation.

academics

Academics are important, but we believe college is about more than earning a degree and finding a career. A Belmont education doesn’t just prepare you for the job market; it prepares you to engage with and transform the world.

FI ND YOUR M A JOR

Belmont’s liberal arts base means you’ll get intensive studies in all the sciences and humanities to foster the skills and knowledge to enable you to become responsibly engaged in the world. At the same time, we also offer highly regarded professional and pre-professional programs in medicine, law, pharmacy and more. Belmont may be known for programs like nursing and music business—a program named one of the best in the country by Rolling Stone and Time­— but be sure to take time to explore all of our colleges, programs and majors to find your perfect fit.

campus life

73%

of graduates held at least

1 INTERNSHIP during college career

13 : 1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

20+ MASTERS PROGRAMS

more than

90

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS in a wide array of fields

Meet Brenna Adams MAJOR: Motion Pictures HOMETOWN: Paducah, KY

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WRI T E R FOR FALL FOLLI E S

G RE E K LIC FEOUNCI L ORI E N TAT ION

HONOR S S T UDE N T C OUN DE LIG H T M I NI S T RI E S CI L I N T E RNSH I P WI T H I NKWE LL FI LM S

“Belmont is special to me because of the tight knit community—everyone is supportive, collaborative and genuine in all areas. Plus, you’ll always find someone who’s game to grab queso between classes!”

L A RG E S T

CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY I N T E NNE SSE E

Forbes ranked Nashville Top 10

“ MOS T P OP UL AR CI T IE S FOR M I LLE NNI AL S ” and in “Best Big Cities for Jobs”

17 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS

Belmont & Beyond BE A BRUI N !

Belmont’s beautiful 75-acre campus is always growing and expanding to better meet students’ needs. Our latest additions include the new Johnson Center, which houses the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business and our media studies program, as well as a stunning new dining hall. In fact, all of Belmont’s facilities excel in both form and function, marrying beautiful atmospheres with state-of-the-art technology to serve a 21st century student.

Outside the classroom, there’s never a reason to be bored with more than 180 clubs and organizations to fit any interest. Plus, Bruins love to cheer on our athletic teams or suit up themselves for seasonal intramural sports options. With more than half of Belmont undergrads living on campus, there’s always something going on from socials, movie nights and concerts to a game of Frisbee on the Quad. The 5,500-seat Curb Event Center also regularly hosts concerts, guest lectures and special events on campus.

There’s no shortage of fun to be found off campus either.

Belmont calls one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities home. Nashville continues to get noticed by national media for its growing restaurant, arts and music scene, but it hasn’t lost its Southern charm. Sports fans love our professional football and hockey teams, and live music is a way of life here, with more than 150 venues in town.

Students also love to take advantage of Nashville’s natural beauty with nearby lakes, rivers, hiking trails and parks.

The Belmont campus is just blocks from historic Music Row as well as the trendy coffeehouses, shops and restaurants of Hillsboro Village and the 12 South District. Drive a few miles and you’re in the heart of downtown, an interesting mix of honkytonks and history, with landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts just waiting for you to explore. Our status as the state capital means Nashville is a business hub, too, providing endless opportunities for internships in a variety of fields. With so much to offer, Nashville attracts people from all over the world, which is why it’s so easy for newcomers to feel at home here in Music City. Why not join us?

600+

TRANSFER ENROLLMENTS ANNUALLY

more than

180

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

Transfer 101 FI NDI NG T H E F UND S

You can’t make an informed decision about a college without first weighing the cost. Kiplinger’s continues to rank us as a “Best Value.”

For the latest financial information, view Belmont’s cost estimator at belmont.edu/costestimator.

To be eligible to receive any form of need-based aid, you should complete and return the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by December 1 for fall or summer admission and November 1 for spring admission. Be sure to indicate Belmont’s Title IV code on your application—003479—to ensure that our Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) receives your application results. SFS also has information on hundreds of regional community awards, corporate and civic grants, religious scholarships and merit awards as well as direct Nashville links to a variety of searchable databases with detailed information on regional, national and international scholarships. For more information on financial aid and scholarships, visit belmont.edu/sfs.

T R ANSF E RRI NG T H E CRE DI T S

You’ve worked hard for each credit earned, and you want to make sure that will be acknowledged. While there is no minimum number of courses required in order to transfer to Belmont, previous coursework is generally accepted for transfer as long as they are college level (not remedial or developmental), academic (not vocational/technical) and not freshman orientation or freshman seminar courses.

Upon admission, Belmont provides each student with an unofficial Preliminary Transcript Review (PTR) indicating our estimate of how your credits will apply to the Belmont core requirements. During orientation, each transfer student will then work with his or her academic advisor to find out exactly if and how their transfer credits will apply to their planned course of study.

outcomes BELMONT UNIVERSITY NAMED A

2017 BEST VALUE

by Kiplinger

600+

TRANSFER ENROLLMENTS ANNUALLY

more than

180

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

Meet Abdullah Alzahrani MAJOR: Pharmaceutical Studies ( Pharmacy School Track) HOMETOWN: Saudi Arabia

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PRE - PH ARM AC Y S T UDE N T A SS O CI AT ION S OU T H A SI AN AND ORI E N TAT ION C OUNCI L M I DDLE E A S T E RN A SS O CI AT ION S T UDE N M BE R OFCTOUN HE HONOR ST SMTEUDE NT AM E RICAN CH E M ICAL CI LS O CI E T Y ( SM AC S )

ACADE MY OF M ANAG E D CARE PH ARM AC Y

BELMONT UNIVERSITY NAMED A

2017 BEST VALUE

by Kiplinger

“It is hard to be far from your family, but the people here at Belmont­—the faculty and staff have become family to me. I am from Saudi Arabia, which is far away from here, about 14 hours by flight. I love how the diverse environment of Belmont gives a warm welcome for everybody. Belmont has small classes, and that gives me a chance as an international student for better communication and interaction with my professors and classmates.”

Make Your Move VI SI T CAM P US

Now that you know more about what makes us uniquely Belmont, why not schedule a tour? Explore the campus, interact with students and meet with a transfer counselor. It’s time to see first-hand how making a move to Belmont can shape your future. Or if you already know Belmont is where you want to be, visit belmont.edu/applytransfer for information on how to apply.

F OR MORE INFORM AT ION ON OUR T R A NSFE R ACA DE M IC P OLIC I E S, VI SI T BE LMON T. E DU/ T R ANSF E R .

YEAR FOUNDED:

1890

Nashville metropolitan population exceeds

1.75 MILLION Nashville’s Population 660,000+

2 MILES from downtown Nashville

87%

700+

“ I NS T I T U T ION

30 STUDENTS

studied abroad last year

DIVE R SI T Y ”

of classes have fewer than

STUDENTS

Belmont recognized as an

committed to

Majors/Programs JACK C. M A S SE Y C OLLEG E OF BUSINE S S Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business International Business International Economics Management Management Information Systems Marketing Social Entrepreneurship MI KE C URB C OLLEG E OF E N T E RTAI NM E N T & M USIC BUSI NE S S Audio Engineering Technology Entertainment Industry Studies Motion Pictures Music Business Songwriting G ORD ON E . INM AN C OLLEG E OF H E ALT H S CI E NCE S & N UR SI NG Nursing Public Health Social Work C OLLEG E OF LI BE R AL ART S & S O CI AL S CI E NCE S S C HO OL OF E DUCAT ION

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Exercise Science Secondary Education Sport Administration S C HO OL OF H UM A NI T I E S

Asian Studies English French German Philosophy Spanish

S C HO OL OF S O C I A L S C I E NC E S

Audio & Video Production Communication Studies Corporate Communication History International Politics Journalism Mass Communication Multimedia Production Political Science Politics & Public Law Public Relations Publishing Sociology Video Production C OLLEG E OF S CIE NCE S & M AT H E M AT IC S Applied Discrete Mathematics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Physics Environmental Science Mathematics Neuroscience Pharmaceutical Studies Physics Physics Pre-Health Psychology Web Programming & Development C OLLEG E OF T H EOL O G Y & CH RI S T I AN M I NI S T RY Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Christian Leadership Church Leadership & Administration Faith & Social Justice Philosophy of Religion Religion & the Arts Religious Studies Worship Leadership

C OLLEG E OF VI S UAL & PE RFORMING ART S DE PA RT M E N T OF A RT

Art Art Education Art History Design Communications Studio Art DE PA RT M E N T OF T H E AT RE & DA NC E

Theatre Directing Theatre & Drama Theatre Education Theatre Performance Theatre Production Design S C HO OL OF M USIC

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 IN T E RDI S CIPLINARY PRO G R AM S Global Leadership Studies Legal Studies* PRE - PROFE S SIONAL PRO G R AM S AVAIL ABLE IN : 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. *Pending SACS’ approval All admissions data current as of May 5, 2017.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service or sexual orientation. Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of these policies to students should be directed to the Dean of Students, 2nd floor Beaman Student Life Center, deanofstudents@belmont.edu, 615.460.6407.

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Under the Office of the Dean of Students, Disability Services (DS) oversees Belmont University’s reasonable accommodation process for students with disabilities in order to provide equal access to University programs and services consistent with both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. For more information, contact our office at 615.460.6407, Beaman Student Life Center, Suite 200, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ACCREDITATION Belmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Belmont University.

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