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We are excited for you to achieve your goals here at Bellarmine. As a transfer student the process is dependent on how many credit hours you have already earned at another college or university. Select from the options below to learn more about getting started.
Beginning in spring 2021, there is a new policy in effect for students who transfer in with 51 semester credits or more. To see how this policy may impact your courses, please visit our Transfer Credit Policy page.
Each year Bellarmine University awards four Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships to incoming transfer students in the amount of $29,500! To be eligible for this award you must be a current member of your institution's PTK Chapter and complete our PTK Scholarship application.
A committee will review all applicants and students that qualify will be selected to participate in an interview.
Deadlines:Fall enrollment: Application submitted by July 1Spring enrollment: Application submitted by November 1
How to ApplyTo apply, students will need to submit an essay between 500 and 750 words that addresses:
In addition to your essay, please submit documentation showing your current PTK membership and your resume.
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The Bellarmine University Honors Program provides qualified, motivated students of all majors and backgrounds with the opportunity to achieve at the highest possible level while forming lifelong friendships with others who share their love for learning. The program offers a range of practical, social, cultural, and intellectual benefits. To learn more, visit the Honors Program Homepage.
Please refer to the deadlines below regarding your planned entry term:Fall enrollment: Application submitted by August 1Spring enrollment: Application submitted by December 1
If your course or courses aren't listed here, complete the transfer transcript review to begin the evaluation process.
Transfer of Credit Policy
There are no application “deadlines” prior to the start of the semester for transfer students applying to Bellarmine because of our rolling admissions policy. We suggest, however, you apply and submit all credentials for admission three months before the start of the semester. This should give you enough time to become admitted, register for classes, and receive your financial aid package.
The last day for students to apply and submit all credentials for admission is the last day of the drop/add period.
We know there is a lot to consider when you are a transfer student. Below you will find some of the most frequent questions we receive. As always, if you have additional questions please contact us.
Tuition, fees, room and board for the current school year can be found online here.
No, transfer students are not required to pay the matriculation fee. It is only required of freshmen who have recently graduated from high school or transfer students who wish to attend Orientation.
Transfer students who are full-time at Bellarmine are eligible for transfer grants. The amount of the transfer grant is based on your transfer GPA, which includes only the courses that are transferable to Bellarmine. For the 2019-2020 school year the transfer grant ranges from $20,700-$26,000 per year. Member of Phi Theta Kappa can apply for our Phi Theta Kappa scholarship. If awarded, the PTK scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year is $27,000.
Transfer grants are awarded automatically once you have been admitted fully to Bellarmine and your transfer credit evaluation is complete.
You will need to apply for federal/state financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. Bellarmine’s school code is 001954.
Beginning in spring 2021, there is a new policy in effect for students who transfer in with more than 51 credit hours. To see how this policy may impact your courses, please visit our Transfer Credit Policy page. An official transfer credit evaluation (TCE) will be completed by the Registrar’s Office once we have received your official transcripts and you have been admitted to Bellarmine. We will only accept college credits from schools that are regionally accredited.
No, your transfer GPA does not calculate into your Bellarmine GPA. The only time your transfer GPA will be calculated with your Bellarmine GPA is if you are applying for a specific program, such as nursing, or you are eligible for graduation honors.
Once you have been admitted to Bellarmine, you will receive an acceptance letter in the mail. The letter will include your advisor’s contact information. Please contact them to schedule an advising and registration appointment.
We offer more than 60 majors in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and health sciences, communication and environmental studies.
No, you are not required to attend Knight U or Orientation. These events are specifically for first-time freshmen.
You will need to submit your housing application online along with a $200 deposit.
You can schedule an appointment to meet with an admission counselor and/or take a tour of campus just about any weekday. You may schedule your visit by registering online. If you have questions about scheduling your visit, please contact our Campus Visit Coordinator, Michelle Johnson, at 502.272.8123 or mrjohnson@bellarmine.edu.
An official transcript documents the academic record of an individual from a school. To ensure the validity of this record, an official transcript is printed on security paper, often featuring a watermark and signature. Unofficial transcripts are typically copies of this record (printed, emailed or photocopied) and cannot be used for application at a higher education institution. Typically an unofficial transcript will be marked “Issued to Student”. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted for a preliminary review by completing our Undergraduate Transcript Review Request form.
As a transfer student applying to Bellarmine University, an official transcript must be mailed directly to Bellarmine University’s Office of Admission, should not be marked “Issued to Student”, addressed to the student, or hand delivered by the student. To submit your official transcript for review, reach out to your previous learning institution and they will help you with their process.
Official transcripts should be directed to:
Office of AdmissionBellarmine University2001 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40205Phone: 502.272.7100Fax: 502.272.8002admissions@bellarmine.edu
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2001 Newburg RoadLouisville, KY 40205Phone: 502.272.8000Email: admissions@bellarmine.edu