Admissions Transfer Viewbook 2020-2021

TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION

925+

TRANSFER ENROLLMENTS ANNUALLY

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,

78%

of transfer applicants are from

OU T OF S TAT E

In 2019, students transferred to Belmont from

40 STATES

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.

72%

of graduates held at least

1 INTERNSHIP during college career

14 : 1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

25+

approximately

100 Discover Belmont

MASTERS PROGRAMS

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS in a wide array of fields

I NNOVAT IVE ACADE M IC S

Belmont is proud of its 14:1 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, legal studies, data science 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 are important, but we believe college is about more than academics 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.

F I 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

72%

of graduates held at least

1 INTERNSHIP during college career

14 : 1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

25+

MASTERS PROGRAMS

approximately

100

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS in a wide array of fields

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

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!”

R A NKE D A MONG

TOP 30 CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITIES NAT IONA LLY

Wall Street Journal ranked Nashville

#2

JOB M ARKE T IN T HE C OUN T RY

17 NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS

Belmont & Beyond BE A BRUI N !

Belmont’s beautiful 93-acre campus is always growing and expanding to better meet students’ needs. Every facility combines beautiful atmospheres with groundbreaking technology designed to serve a 21st century student.

Currently under construction is the Belmont University Performing Arts Center slated to be complete in fall 2021.

This new space will house a 1,700-seat state-of-the-art multi-purpose theatre.

One of Belmont’s commitments to students is to cultivate rich experiences outside of their liberal arts education. The growth and development of our students is vital to our campus culture, and one of the ways students engage in learning is through leadership. Leadership development is integrated into every student experience. Whether getting involved in one of our 160 clubs and organizations or 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams, opportunities to shape and mold student life are boundless.

Proud to be called Nashville’s University, Belmont is located in the heart of one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.

Home to more than 150 music venues and landmarks including the Ryman Auditorium, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and the Frist Art Museum, art and music are a way of life here. Aside from music, Nashville offers something for everyone. Locals can find their place cheering on their favorite teams, while also taking advantage of Nashville’s natural beauty with nearby lakes, rivers, hiking trails and parks. As the state capital, Nashville is a business hub, providing endless opportunities for internships in a variety of fields. With so much to offer, it is easy for newcomers to feel at home in Music City. Why not join us?

93%

1ST DESTINATION/ CAREER OUTCOMES RATE*

*Percentage of graduates who secured employment, enrolled in graduate school or enlisted in military service within six months of graduation

8,200+ ENROLLMENT

more than

160

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

Transfer 101 F I 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) as soon as you have applied to Belmont.

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 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.

APPLICATION CHECKLI ST

Nashville

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: ❍ Degree Seeking Application ❍ $50 Application Fee ❍ Official College Transcript(s) ❍ I f you have completed fewer than 24 credit hours* at time of application:

❏ Official High School Transcript

❏ O fficial SAT or ACT Scores (required of ALL nursing applicants)

*Does not include AP, IB, remedial or military credits APPLY ONLINE: BELMONT.EDU/APPLYTRANSFER

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 classes are 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 receive guidance on how their transfer credits will apply to their planned course of study. outcomes

TOP 100 school in Kiplinger’s

BEST VALUE in Private Universities

8,200+ ENROLLMENT

more than

160

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

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

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

TOP 100 school in Kiplinger’s

BEST VALUE in Private Universities

“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.”

Visit Campus M AKE YOUR MOVE

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.

If a virtual experience is more your speed, we are excited to offer a variety of virtual visits! We are thrilled to provide you with informative and customizable opportunities to engage with our campus virtually. It’s time to see first-hand how making a move to Belmont can shape your future.

FOR MORE INFORM AT ION A B OU T OPP ORT UNI T I E S T O VI SI T CA M P US I N PE R S ON OR VI RT UA LLY, G O T O BE LMON T. E DU/ VI SI T .

YEAR FOUNDED:

1890

85%

of classes have fewer than

30 STUDENTS

Nashville metropolitan population exceeds

1.75 MILLION Nashville’s Population 660,000+

975+ STUDENTS

studied abroad in 2019

2 MILES from downtown Nashville

Belmont recognized as an

“ I NS T I T U T ION committed to

DIVE R SI T Y ”

Majors/Programs O’MORE C OLLEG E OF ARCHI T EC T URE & DE SIG N Architecture Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Interior Design

WAT KINS C OLLEG E OF ART Art Art Education Art History Design Communications Experiential Design Studio Art

JACK C. M ASSE Y C OLLEG E OF BUSINE SS Accounting Business Systems & Analytics Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business Hospitality & Tourism Management International Business International Economics Management Marketing Social Entrepreneurship

MIKE C URB C OLLEG E OF EN T ERTAINMEN T & M USIC BUSINE SS Audio Engineering Technology Creative & Entertainment Industries Music Business Songwriting

DE PART M E N T OF CI NE M A , T E LE VI SION & M E DI A

C OLLEG E OF M USIC & PERFORMING ART S

C OLLEG E OF T HEOL O G Y & CHRI S T I AN MINI S T RY

Emerging Media Journalism Media Production Motion Pictures Publishing

DE PART M E N T OF T H E AT RE & DANCE

Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Christian Leadership Church Leadership & Administration Faith & Social Justice Philosophy of Religion Religion & the Arts Religious Studies Worship Leadership

G ORD ON E. INM AN C OLLEG E OF HE ALT H S CIENCE S & N UR SING Exercise Science Exercise Science (3+3 DPT or OTD program) Nursing Public Health Social Work

C OLLEG E OF LIBER AL ART S & S O CI AL S CIENCE S SCHO OL OF H UM ANI T I E S

Asian Studies English French German Philosophy Spanish SCHO OL OF SO CI AL SCI E NCE S

Communication Studies Corporate Communication History International Politics Political Science Politics & Public Law Public Relations Social Media Management Sociology Sport Administration

Theatre Directing Theatre & Drama Theatre Education Theatre Performance Theatre Production Design SCHO OL OF M USIC

Church Music Commercial Music Music (BA) Music (BA, Musical Theatre Emphasis) Music Composition Music Education Music Performance Music Technology Music Theory Music Therapy Music with an Outside Minor Musical Theatre Piano Pedagogy

C OLLEG E OF S CIENCE S & M AT HEM AT ICS Applied Mathematics Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biophysics Biology Chemistry Computer Science Data Science Engineering Physics Environmental Science Mathematics Neuroscience Pharmaceutical Studies Physics Psychology Web Programming & Development

S CHO OL OF EDUCAT ION Early Childhood Education Educational Studies Elementary Education Secondary Education

IN T ERDI S CIPLINARY PRO G R AM S Global Leadership Studies Legal Studies

PRE-PROFE SSIONAL 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

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. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies programs or activities or admissions. The Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs serves as coordinator of compliance for these policies. Inquries should be directed to: Lauri Chaudoin, Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs, Freeman Hall 3rd floor, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. Phone: 615.460.5661.

Email: lauri.chaudoin@belmont.edu.

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.

For detailed information on minor programs, concentrations within majors, degree requirements and course descriptions, visit belmont.edu/catalog.

All admissions data current as of September 21, 2020.

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