Academic Catalog 2017-2018

the necessary steps to inform the appropriate agencies. Any instance of Fraud can result in the immediate denial of admission or revocation of the I-20 form.

SPECIALADMISSION PROGRAMS - Dual enrollment cost of $175/course - Seniors and Pastors program cost of $65/course

Before an I-20 form can be issued, students must: 1. Submit final, official transcripts. 2. Submit the confirmation form and deposit, housing contract; 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 Financial Affidavit Form with supporting documents; this is issued in the student’s acceptance packet. 5. Submit completed Bluefield College Medical Forms. 6. Make payment for their first semester at Bluefield College. Payment may be submitted online through MyBC or by completing a wire transfer ($50 fee applies). 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. SPECIAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS Bluefield College offers the following special admission programs: Visiting Student Program 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.

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