BCAcademicCatalog2016

When these documents are received by the Bluefield College Office of Enrollment Management, the VP for Enrollment Management will determine the appropriate acceptance status. Please see the “Acceptance Categories” sections of the catalog for additional information. Before an I-20 form can be issued, students must: 1. Submit final, official transcripts. 2. Submit the confirmation form, housing contract and deposit; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 3. Submit the International Student Financial Obligation Form with supporting documents; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 4. If needed, submit the International Student FinancialAffidavit Formwith supporting documents; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 5. Submit completed Bluefield College Medical Forms. Once all of the items above have been reviewed and approved and all necessary paperwork is in order, a determination on the issuance of an I-20 will be made. Bluefield College has the right to refuse the issuance of an I-20 for any reason and may request additional information at any time prior to or after an I-20 has been issued. READMISSION PROGRAM Any student who has been absent fromBluefield College for one full semester or longer must complete an application for readmission and return it to the Office of Enrollment Management. Any student who has attended another college or university since enrolling in Bluefield College must submit official academic transcripts from that particular institution. There is no application fee for readmission. Students who apply for readmission after not having attended Bluefield College for more than two years are subject to the major requirements in the current catalog. Readmitted students seeking teacher licensure are always subject to the requirements in the current catalog. A student in good standing currently matriculating at another college may enroll at Bluefield College as a visiting student. A special non-degree application should be completed by this type of student. In place of a transcript, a letter from the chief academic officer or registrar of the student’s institution must be sent to the Office of Enrollment Management giving specific approval for the student to attend Bluefield College and specifying which courses may be taken. Enrollment in this program is for a limited period, usually not exceeding one semester. Dual Enrollment Program High school sophomores with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may take up to six (6) semester hours per semester at a cost of $130 per course. High school juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may take up to thirteen (13) semester hours per semester at a cost of $130 per course. Students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment SPECIAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS Bluefield College offers the following special admission programs: Visiting Student Program

20