What are Birmingham-Southern College's transfer requirements?

I'm looking to transfer to Birmingham-Southern College and want to know what their requirements are. Do they prioritize certain criteria during admissions?

Birmingham-Southern College looks at a multitude of factors when it comes to transfer admissions. One of the primary considerations is your college academic performance. They want to see the rigor of your completed courses, cumulative GPA, and your consistency in academics. Typically, they require a minimum college GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for transfer students.

However, keep in mind that you need to be in good standing with your current institution to be eligible for the transfer. Being in 'good standing' means that you are not on academic or disciplinary probation at your current institution.

Transfer applicants to Birmingham-Southern College must submit the following materials:

1. The Transfer Acknowledgment Form: This form must be filled out by the dean at the last institution you attended. The purpose is to confirm that you are in good standing and eligible to return to your previous school.

2. The Common Application or the Coalition Application: Both of these applications have a section specifically for transfer students.

3. Official transcript(s): You need to submit an official transcript from every college or university that you have attended.

4. The Registrar’s Report Form: This form provides Birmingham-Southern with important details about your academic history.

Remember to carefully check deadlines as they may vary for fall and spring semesters. Make sure to have all of your documents ready to avoid last-minute stress!

Finally, while prior academics is vital, the application also offers room for you to discuss your personal achievement and growth as part of the overall holistic review process. Letters of Recommendation, although not required, are highly encouraged as they provide a third person perspective about your work ethics and abilities.

Don’t forget to check if your credits will transfer. Birmingham-Southern College accepts transfer credits for courses where you earned a 'C-' or better at an accredited institution.

Birmingham-Southern College views potential transfer students as valuable additions to their campus community. They are genuinely interested in your story, your journey, and what you can bring to their student body. Good luck!