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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.
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.
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