transfer application
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR
TRANSFER APPLICATION
We're glad you're applying to Bentley University!
OUR ADMISSION PHILOSOPHY
At Bentley, the aim of the admission process is to build upon our community of learners in a way that recognizes and embraces all of the differences that make a community distinctive. Our students come from a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and cultures — aspects that are important to a rich educational experience and your success in college and beyond. A Bentley education focuses on the fusion of business and the arts and sciences. You will learn to find common themes and connections across disciplines, think critically, and work as part of a team. All of this will ultimately prepare you to excel both in the classroom and in life. We receive thousands of applications every year, but we are committed to a caring and holistic admission review that considers everything that makes you the person you are today. Of course, we review the rigor of your curriculum, your achievements in the classroom, and your standardized test scores, if applicable. But beyond academics, we consider other attributes that define you — the way you navigated your college experience, your involvement in your community and your commitment to your interests. The application process at Bentley is about you and finding the best fit for your college experience. This guide provides a checklist of items needed in order to fully evaluate your application. If you have any questions, please ask. We’re here to help!
CONTACT US PHONE +1 781.891.2244 FAX +1 781.891.3414
EMAIL [email protected] MAIL Office of Undergraduate Admission, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 USA
DEADLINES
Priority Application Deadline
Admission Notification
Priority Financial Aid Deadline
Financial Aid Notification
Fall Admission (September)
April 15
Rolling
April 15
Rolling
Spring Admission (January)
November 1
Rolling
November 1
Rolling
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP COPIES OF YOUR SUBMITTED MATERIALS. IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT, PLEASE READ “ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS” ON THE LAST PAGE. n Application Forms and Fee Please complete the Common Application (commonapp.org), the required writing supplement, and the member page. Bentley requires a nonrefundable fee of $50 (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $75 (for international students) to be included with the application.
n University/College Transcripts Official transcripts from all universities attended must be sent by each institution to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Please contact each college or university to order the official copy. We do accept transcripts sent electronically via such services as Scrip-Safe®.
n Secondary School Transcript(s) Please request that an official final secondary school transcript, including yearly grades and date of graduation, is sent to Bentley directly. If you have previously applied as a freshman candidate, the final official secondary school transcript must still be sent to the office, as the copy on file may be incomplete. Please contact your secondary school(s) to order the official copy. • If you took a GED (General Education Diploma), an official copy of the results must be sent from the testing agency directly to Bentley.
n Transfer Mid-Term Report This form is available on the Common Application website (commonapp.org) and should be used to report grades for courses in which you are currently enrolled. These grades should be submitted after you have taken your midterm exams or completed midterm assignments and the professor has returned the grades. Ask each professor to enter your grade, then sign and date the form. It can be returned by one of these options: • Scan and email to [email protected] • Fax at 781.891.3414 • Mail using the address on the last page NOTE: This form is not required if you are not currently enrolled.
n Transfer College Report This form can be found on the Common Application website (commonapp.org). n Standardized Tests The SAT or ACT with writing is required for transfer applicants who have taken (or are taking) fewer than 30 semester hours of academic credit, at the time of application. If you are a non-native speaker of English, you are required to submit at least one of these results: • Official TOEFL results that are less than two years old; our preferred minimum score is 90, with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four subsections OR • Official IELTS results that are less than two years old; our preferred minimum score is 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four subsections OR • Documentation of enrollment in college English composition I & II with a grade of B-minus or better in each course. Please contact the appropriate testing agencies to have them send official scores to Bentley. SAT The College Board collegeboard.org | +1 866.756.7346 CEEB number for Bentley: 3096 ACT American College Testing Service act.org | +1 319.337.1313 ACT number for Bentley: 1783 TOEFL Educational Testing Service ets.org TOEFL number for Bentley: 3096 IELTS International English Language Testing Service ielts.org Scores may be reported on the official transcript or by a school official. At Bentley, evaluating your application for admission goes beyond the GPA and board scores. We review your application through an integrated review process to understand the full range of your academic and personal achievements. When we review your application, we assess the rigor of your curriculum, as well as take the time to learn your interests, life experiences, and personal traits that make you unique. n Communication Regarding the Application The Office of Undergraduate Admission uses the email address provided on your application to communicate with you about application status, special events and campus updates. Contact us if this email address has changed. Within two weeks after your application is received and processed, you will be given a MyBentley ID number. This ID number provides you with access to a MyBentley account (applicant.bentley.edu) and the ability to monitor our receipt of credentials. Please understand that it may take up to 10 business days for documents
to be received, processed and recorded to MyBentley. To ensure a prompt reply, you should refer to your Bentley ID number when contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admission with questions. n Financial Aid Application Please note that need-based financial aid is available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. To apply for financial aid, please complete the following forms: FAFSA fafsa.ed.gov Use code 002124 All applicants for financial aid must complete this form, which will be used to determine your eligibility for federal and state aid. CSS PROFILE collegeboard.org Use code 3096 Applicants who wish to be considered for Bentley needbased funding must complete this form. If you only wish to be considered for federal and state grants and Federal Stafford Loans, you do not need to complete this form. Required tax documentation includes: • Parent and student W-2 statement. • Parent and student signed IRS tax returns for the most recent year. n Transfer Credit For information regarding the Transfer Credit policy, please visit bentley.edu/undergraduate/applying/ transfer-applicants.
2015-2016 TUITION AND FEES TUITION $42,550 ROOM & BOARD* $14,520 TECHNOLOGY FEE $1,200 STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE $335 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (ESTIMATE) $1,200 PERSONAL EXPENSES **(ESTIMATE) $1,200 You will also be charged for student health insurance ($1,592 for 2015-16). The fee can be waived for U.S. citizens and permanent residents if you can demonstrate comparable coverage under your family plan. You will receive more information on the waiver process once you enroll. * Room and board costs may vary based on actual accommodations and meal plan selected. **Books and personal expenses for international students are estimated to be an additional $548.
ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FORM
n If the application fee of $75 is sent via check or money order, the check must be imprinted with a U.S. bank address and contain the MICR routing number encoded on the check.
n If you are admitted to Bentley and elect to enroll, you must submit the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form in order for an I-20 to be issued. If you do not complete this form, you must submit one of the following: • A bank letter from your parent or sponsor’s bank, signed by a bank official, verifying the availability of funds. Also include a letter from your parent or sponsor indicating his or her willingness to pay educational expenses OR • A bank statement in your parent or sponsor’s name, verifying the availability of funds. Also include a signed letter from your parent or sponsor indicating his or her willingness to pay educational expenses.
n If appropriate, submit a certified English translation of all secondary school and/or university transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, and other credentials, and attach to the original documents. n If applicable, official results of national examinations should be submitted. n For international university transcripts, we are likely to need course descriptions for courses carrying 3 or more semester hours of credit. These descriptions can be submitted by one of the following: • Scan and email to [email protected] • Fax at 781.891.3414 • Mail using the address below.
NOTE: Certain countries have limits on the amount of money that may be sent to the United States. Therefore, it is very important for you to inquire about the regulations of your country concerning such transfer of funds. Our Center for International Students and Scholars also can assist you in preparing your documentation for visa issuance. n A photocopy of the name page of your current passport must be submitted. (If you are now studying in the United States, please submit a copy of I-20 pages 1 and 3 as well.)
ALL ADMISSION CREDENTIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO MAIL Office of Undergraduate Admission, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 USA PHONE +1 781.891.2244 FAX +1 781.891.3414 EMAIL [email protected] WEB bentley.edu/undergraduate NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Bentley University does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in any of its educational programs or activities, including scholarships, loans, and athletics, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status. Bentley University maintains and supports affirmative action plans for its workplace in compliance with federal law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation and benefits. Bentley University’s policies and practices reflect the university’s commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Revenue Procedure 75-50 prohibiting such discrimination. Anyone believing that he or she has experienced adverse treatment may register a complaint with the Office of the General Counsel at 781.891.2016. .5M.8/15.ART.UG.237.15
TRANSFER APPLICATION
We're glad you're applying to Bentley University!
OUR ADMISSION PHILOSOPHY
At Bentley, the aim of the admission process is to build upon our community of learners in a way that recognizes and embraces all of the differences that make a community distinctive. Our students come from a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and cultures — aspects that are important to a rich educational experience and your success in college and beyond. A Bentley education focuses on the fusion of business and the arts and sciences. You will learn to find common themes and connections across disciplines, think critically, and work as part of a team. All of this will ultimately prepare you to excel both in the classroom and in life. We receive thousands of applications every year, but we are committed to a caring and holistic admission review that considers everything that makes you the person you are today. Of course, we review the rigor of your curriculum, your achievements in the classroom, and your standardized test scores, if applicable. But beyond academics, we consider other attributes that define you — the way you navigated your college experience, your involvement in your community and your commitment to your interests. The application process at Bentley is about you and finding the best fit for your college experience. This guide provides a checklist of items needed in order to fully evaluate your application. If you have any questions, please ask. We’re here to help!
CONTACT US PHONE +1 781.891.2244 FAX +1 781.891.3414
EMAIL [email protected] MAIL Office of Undergraduate Admission, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 USA
DEADLINES
Priority Application Deadline
Admission Notification
Priority Financial Aid Deadline
Financial Aid Notification
Fall Admission (September)
April 15
Rolling
April 15
Rolling
Spring Admission (January)
November 1
Rolling
November 1
Rolling
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP COPIES OF YOUR SUBMITTED MATERIALS. IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT, PLEASE READ “ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS” ON THE LAST PAGE. n Application Forms and Fee Please complete the Common Application (commonapp.org), the required writing supplement, and the member page. Bentley requires a nonrefundable fee of $50 (for U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $75 (for international students) to be included with the application.
n University/College Transcripts Official transcripts from all universities attended must be sent by each institution to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Please contact each college or university to order the official copy. We do accept transcripts sent electronically via such services as Scrip-Safe®.
n Secondary School Transcript(s) Please request that an official final secondary school transcript, including yearly grades and date of graduation, is sent to Bentley directly. If you have previously applied as a freshman candidate, the final official secondary school transcript must still be sent to the office, as the copy on file may be incomplete. Please contact your secondary school(s) to order the official copy. • If you took a GED (General Education Diploma), an official copy of the results must be sent from the testing agency directly to Bentley.
n Transfer Mid-Term Report This form is available on the Common Application website (commonapp.org) and should be used to report grades for courses in which you are currently enrolled. These grades should be submitted after you have taken your midterm exams or completed midterm assignments and the professor has returned the grades. Ask each professor to enter your grade, then sign and date the form. It can be returned by one of these options: • Scan and email to [email protected] • Fax at 781.891.3414 • Mail using the address on the last page NOTE: This form is not required if you are not currently enrolled.
n Transfer College Report This form can be found on the Common Application website (commonapp.org). n Standardized Tests The SAT or ACT with writing is required for transfer applicants who have taken (or are taking) fewer than 30 semester hours of academic credit, at the time of application. If you are a non-native speaker of English, you are required to submit at least one of these results: • Official TOEFL results that are less than two years old; our preferred minimum score is 90, with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four subsections OR • Official IELTS results that are less than two years old; our preferred minimum score is 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four subsections OR • Documentation of enrollment in college English composition I & II with a grade of B-minus or better in each course. Please contact the appropriate testing agencies to have them send official scores to Bentley. SAT The College Board collegeboard.org | +1 866.756.7346 CEEB number for Bentley: 3096 ACT American College Testing Service act.org | +1 319.337.1313 ACT number for Bentley: 1783 TOEFL Educational Testing Service ets.org TOEFL number for Bentley: 3096 IELTS International English Language Testing Service ielts.org Scores may be reported on the official transcript or by a school official. At Bentley, evaluating your application for admission goes beyond the GPA and board scores. We review your application through an integrated review process to understand the full range of your academic and personal achievements. When we review your application, we assess the rigor of your curriculum, as well as take the time to learn your interests, life experiences, and personal traits that make you unique. n Communication Regarding the Application The Office of Undergraduate Admission uses the email address provided on your application to communicate with you about application status, special events and campus updates. Contact us if this email address has changed. Within two weeks after your application is received and processed, you will be given a MyBentley ID number. This ID number provides you with access to a MyBentley account (applicant.bentley.edu) and the ability to monitor our receipt of credentials. Please understand that it may take up to 10 business days for documents
to be received, processed and recorded to MyBentley. To ensure a prompt reply, you should refer to your Bentley ID number when contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admission with questions. n Financial Aid Application Please note that need-based financial aid is available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States. To apply for financial aid, please complete the following forms: FAFSA fafsa.ed.gov Use code 002124 All applicants for financial aid must complete this form, which will be used to determine your eligibility for federal and state aid. CSS PROFILE collegeboard.org Use code 3096 Applicants who wish to be considered for Bentley needbased funding must complete this form. If you only wish to be considered for federal and state grants and Federal Stafford Loans, you do not need to complete this form. Required tax documentation includes: • Parent and student W-2 statement. • Parent and student signed IRS tax returns for the most recent year. n Transfer Credit For information regarding the Transfer Credit policy, please visit bentley.edu/undergraduate/applying/ transfer-applicants.
2015-2016 TUITION AND FEES TUITION $42,550 ROOM & BOARD* $14,520 TECHNOLOGY FEE $1,200 STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE $335 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (ESTIMATE) $1,200 PERSONAL EXPENSES **(ESTIMATE) $1,200 You will also be charged for student health insurance ($1,592 for 2015-16). The fee can be waived for U.S. citizens and permanent residents if you can demonstrate comparable coverage under your family plan. You will receive more information on the waiver process once you enroll. * Room and board costs may vary based on actual accommodations and meal plan selected. **Books and personal expenses for international students are estimated to be an additional $548.
ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FORM
n If the application fee of $75 is sent via check or money order, the check must be imprinted with a U.S. bank address and contain the MICR routing number encoded on the check.
n If you are admitted to Bentley and elect to enroll, you must submit the Confirmation of Financial Resources Form in order for an I-20 to be issued. If you do not complete this form, you must submit one of the following: • A bank letter from your parent or sponsor’s bank, signed by a bank official, verifying the availability of funds. Also include a letter from your parent or sponsor indicating his or her willingness to pay educational expenses OR • A bank statement in your parent or sponsor’s name, verifying the availability of funds. Also include a signed letter from your parent or sponsor indicating his or her willingness to pay educational expenses.
n If appropriate, submit a certified English translation of all secondary school and/or university transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, and other credentials, and attach to the original documents. n If applicable, official results of national examinations should be submitted. n For international university transcripts, we are likely to need course descriptions for courses carrying 3 or more semester hours of credit. These descriptions can be submitted by one of the following: • Scan and email to [email protected] • Fax at 781.891.3414 • Mail using the address below.
NOTE: Certain countries have limits on the amount of money that may be sent to the United States. Therefore, it is very important for you to inquire about the regulations of your country concerning such transfer of funds. Our Center for International Students and Scholars also can assist you in preparing your documentation for visa issuance. n A photocopy of the name page of your current passport must be submitted. (If you are now studying in the United States, please submit a copy of I-20 pages 1 and 3 as well.)
ALL ADMISSION CREDENTIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO MAIL Office of Undergraduate Admission, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 USA PHONE +1 781.891.2244 FAX +1 781.891.3414 EMAIL [email protected] WEB bentley.edu/undergraduate NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Bentley University does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in any of its educational programs or activities, including scholarships, loans, and athletics, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status. Bentley University maintains and supports affirmative action plans for its workplace in compliance with federal law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation and benefits. Bentley University’s policies and practices reflect the university’s commitment to nondiscrimination in all areas of employment. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Revenue Procedure 75-50 prohibiting such discrimination. Anyone believing that he or she has experienced adverse treatment may register a complaint with the Office of the General Counsel at 781.891.2016. .5M.8/15.ART.UG.237.15
