Bethune-Cookman University

Bethune-Cookman University The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida Community College Articulation Manual 2012-2013 1

BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY ICUF ARTICULATION MANUAL GENERAL ADMISSION PROCEDURES The student seeking admission to Bethune-Cookman University should apply prior to the December 1st Scholarship Deadline, for full consideration for all scholarship opportunities. An Application for Admission can be obtained on- line at / https://wildcat.cookman.edu/ics/admissions, or by writing to request an application from the Director of Admissions, Bethune-Cookman University, 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099. Students may also call the Office of Admissions at 800-448-0228. To take advantage of the Fall Semester Deadline, student credentials must be received no later than May 1. The deadline to get credentials in for the Spring is November 30. The following credentials are required: A completed Application for Admission - a parent's signature is required if the applicant is under 18 years of age (a one-page essay must be included with the returned application and specific directions are included in the application.) A $25.00 nonrefundable application fee or official fee waiver form obtained from the student s high school guidance office. Official copies of transcript(s) including all high school academic experiences; Final official high school transcript; and Results of Standardized tests Results of either the ACT or SAT I are to be forwarded directly to the university; and High school counselor's or teacher s recommendation. TRANSFER STUDENTS ADMISSIONS A transfer student is defined as a candidate for admission who has at least six transferable hours from an accredited college or university. The credits must not have been earned at the time the student was also enrolled in high school. An official transcript from all Associate Degree recipients will be reviewed course by course to determine if courses previously earned qualify the student for full admission into the University with upper level transfer status. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale in all college level courses taken at another college or university is a prerequisite for having these classes evaluated for transfer into the University. If the candidate has less than 24 transferable semester hours (one full year) of credit from an accredited college or university, all requirements of a first year student at the University must also be satisfied. The following credentials must be received by the June 30 deadline for fall semester admission. Priority deadline for spring semester admission is November 30. A completed Application for Admission - a parent's signature is required if the applicant is under 18 years of age (a one-page essay must be included with the returned application and specific directions are included in the application). A $25.00 nonrefundable 2

application fee or official fee waiver form obtained from the student s high school guidance office. Official copies of transcript(s) for all college work attempted; Final official high school transcript; and Results of either the ACT or SAT I are to be forwarded directly to the university; The student may be exempted from this requirement, if he or she completed high school at least 10 years before the date of his or her transfer application to Bethune-Cookman University. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY: All Associate of Arts (A.A.) recipients will be fully admitted, providing they satisfy other requirements as specified below: 1. Students holding A.A. degrees from a regionally accredited community college will be accepted as upper level transfer students. Though they have been accepted into the University, transfer students must still meet admission requirements for their specific majors. Credits will not be accepted for transfer into the University in courses that were taken more than 10 years ago. 2. Major course credits will not be accepted for transfer by the University s School of Nursing that were taken more than 5 years ago. 3. Transfer students with 30 or more credits will be exempt from Freshman Seminar. 4. Three credit hours are required in Religion and/or Philosophy. 5. A three-hour course in African American History is required. 6. A three-hour course in Critical or College Reading is required. The Office of the Registrar, in consultation with the School Deans, determines the number of transfer course credits that will be accepted. Transfer grades are not included in computing a student's average at Bethune-Cookman University. A transfer student must complete at least 30 semester hours of coursework in residence to receive a degree from Bethune-Cookman University. Of this minimum amount of work, the last semester must be taken at the University. Additionally, 30 percent of the student's work in his major field must be completed at Bethune-Cookman University. CONDITIONAL ADMISSION Bethune-Cookman University has always reached out to students which other institutions of higher education might have considered unprepared for college-level work. The Legacy of the University s founder is one that compels the institution to reach out to students who are 3

genuinely seeking a higher education but whose application materials reveal the need for additional academic support. The University is proud to say that scores of these students have taken up residence in communities throughout the United States as productive members of society and citizens committed to civic engagement. The University s Admissions Committee has the authority to consider indicators in individual applicants that would place them at academic risk, including having a cumulative grade point average of less than the required 2.25. Following deliberations, the Admission Committee may elect to admit, on a conditional basis, a percentage of these applicants. DUAL ENROLLMENT Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability may be permitted to enroll at Bethune-Cookman University after completion of their junior year in high school. Dual enrollment applicants must have satisfied the following: 1. Test scores in the top 15th percentile statewide or nationally (SAT-1350 or above, ACT 24 or above). 2. "A"&"B" grades in high school. 3. A recommendation from the student's high school counselor. 4. Letter of recommendation from the student's high school principal, stating that the student will be awarded a high school diploma after satisfactorily completing the first year of university work. 5. An interview with university officials. 6. Letter of recommendation from parents or guardians. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS This University is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. International students must complete the Application for Admission and meet all applicable requirements for admission into the University. The application process includes a $25.00 nonrefundable application fee and certified or official final secondary school records and/or university transcripts. These documents must be verified by an accredited credentialing agency. All freshman international student applicants must submit ACT or SAT I scores. If English is not the student s native language or language of instruction, TOEFL scores must also be submitted. A score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) is expected for academic success. Lower scores may require special language assistance. Transfer applicants whose native language or language of instruction is not English must also submit TOEFL scores. 4

The International Student applicant must also submit a statement of available financial resources, including supporting financial documentation that shows the availability of sufficient funds necessary to cover the expenses associated with attending the University. Students cannot receive the United States Department of Homeland Security Form (I-20) until after they have been accepted into the University and have submitted the completed personal financial resources statement. QUALIFIED DISABLED PERSONS Bethune-Cookman University provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled persons in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 serve to ensure that individuals with current disabling conditions are provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to enjoy the programs, activities, services, and employment opportunities offered by colleges and universities. As these laws only apply to individuals with known disabilities, it is required by Bethune- Cookman University that individuals provide recent documentation to establish their eligibility under these laws and to document their specific accommodation needs. Individuals with a verifiable learning or physical disability affecting academic studies must submit documentation of a professional diagnostic evaluation (not older than three years) of their disability to the Learning Advocacy Program Office located in Faith Hall, Room # 1. All others with disabilities as defined by the ADA must also contact the Student Affairs Office regarding living and dietary accommodations. All documentation provided to the Office for Students with Qualified Disabilities, will be strictly confidential. No information, except as provided by law, will be released to anyone, including parents, without the student s written consent. Admissions The academic and technical standards required for acceptance into a particular program or for approval to participate in a particular activity shall be carefully studied and findings documented by the program s administrators in order to ensure reasonable access for persons with qualified disabilities. The interest and determination of the student as well as the feasibility of providing necessary support shall be weighed in deciding whether or not a disabled person can meet the required academic standards of the program or the activity to which they are seeking access. Instructional Support Appropriate instructional support services are available for students with a documented disability. This auxiliary assistance must be arranged through the Coordinator of Students with Qualified Disabilities. In situations where special assistance is not sufficient to permit the person with the disability to successfully complete the program or course requirement, course 5

substitutions or formal program modifications may be requested through the Coordinator of Students with Qualified Disabilities. PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (ADULT LEARNER) CANDIDATES Bethune-Cookman University offers services for Professional Studies students, 24 years of age and older, at two off-campus sites. The John W. Miller Center in Hastings, Florida and the Gainesville, Florida site for Adult Learners (AL) provide courses and academic support to degree-seeking students who enrolled as Professional Studies students before March 2009. The University is exploring opportunities to serve future adult learners; therefore, no new students will be admitted to Professional Studies during the 2009-2010 school year. ADMISSIONS OF VETERANS Bethune-Cookman University is approved as a provider of educational benefits for the nation s veterans and veterans with disabilities. The University is also approved to provide educational benefits to active service personnel and qualified dependents of veterans (widows, war orphans, etc.). Veterans who seek admission should follow the established admissions procedures. In order to be qualified for benefits under the rules and regulations of the Veterans Affairs Administration, veterans should contact the Veterans Affairs Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar. Students who are using veterans educational benefits to attend the University must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average. Veterans, as well as, widows, war orphans, etc. who fall below the minimum acceptable standing for two consecutive semesters will have their benefits terminated for failure to achieve satisfactory progress. While the student may continue to matriculate at the University, federal funds through the Veterans Affairs Administration will not be available until such time as the minimum acceptable cumulative grade point average has been reached. New Student Orientation for Veterans and/or Dependents If you are a veteran or a spouse/dependent of veterans and you plan to use your Veterans Educational Benefits while attending Bethune-Cookman University, you should contact the University Certifying Official for further instructions at 386.481.2521 and fax your Certificate of Eligibility or 22-1990, 22-1990e or 22-5490 to 386.481.2822. New Students Orientation for Veterans: Veterans who have contacted the School Certifying Official If the veteran or veteran spouse/dependents has made contact with the School Certifying Official and the student name has been placed on the approved veterans recipient list to received 6

educational benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the student may go directly to Financial Aid and Student Accounts. Veterans who have NOT contacted School Certifying Official If the veteran or veteran spouse/dependents has not made contact with the School Certifying Official, please direct veteran(s) or veteran spouse/dependents to the school certifying official during Admission Check-in for the student name to be placed on the approved veterans recipient list to received educational benefit from the Department of Veterans Affairs, then the student may go directly to Financial Aid and Student Accounts. If you have been approved to receive Post 9/11 GI BILL benefit, you may qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program. 1. Must be approved to received Post 9/11 GI BILL at 100% percent rate 2. Tuition and Fees must exceed 18,077.50 per academic year COLLEGE-LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) CLEP examinations may be taken by interested students in order to measure their competence and proficiency in five general education areas. Students should be aware of the following guidelines: 1. Fees are assessed for students wishing to earn college credit through the CLEP. 2. Not more than six semester hours of credit may be earned in any one area. 3. Not more than 30 semester hours of credit may be earned through the CLEP. 4. Transfer credits based on CLEP scores will be accepted, if the scores meet Bethune- Cookman University guidelines. For more information on registering for specific examinations and test fees, contact the Office of Testing in Faith Hall. AUDITING COURSES Students who are interested in auditing a course must formally register to take the course as an Audit during the regularly designated preregistration time period. The course must be paid for according to the semester hour rate at the time of registration. Students enrolled in courses for Audit are not required to submit assignments or take examinations. No academic credit is given for audited courses. 7

REGISTRATION Each semester registration procedures are available on the Wildcat Web. The official registration dates are found on the Bethune-Cookman University Academic Calendar. Students are encouraged to pre-register for classes each semester before leaving for both the Summer and Christmas Breaks. A late fee of $100 is charged for late registration. This charge will be added to the student s individual account. 8