Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Once Your Application is Complete
After you have submitted your application to Bushnell, begin working on the other parts of the admissions process.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1. Bushnell’s School Code 003208.
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Reserve your place at Bushnell by depositing as soon as possible. Once you deposit, you will be able to register for classes and receive your housing assignment. All enrollment deposits are refundable prior to May 1 for Fall enrollment and December 1 for Spring enrollment. Submit your deposit through the My.Bushnell site.
Your financial aid package will arrive by mail after you’ve been admitted to Bushnell and have completed your FAFSA. If you do not plan to submit the FAFSA please let your admissions counselor know. It will include any institutional scholarships you have received as well as any need-based aid you qualify for. Don’t forget about outside scholarship opportunities – these can significantly lower your out of pocket cost.
Our financial aid webpage has lots of resources to help you understand the financial aid process and your admissions counselor is always ready to answer your questions.
Alternative credits like AP testing, college in the high school, and IB scores offer you the opportunity to accumulate credit prior to enrolling at Bushnell. Submit your transcripts and/or test scores to Bushnell to have them evaluated and added to your Bushnell transcript. These are not required for admission to the University but must be received prior to registering for classes.
High School Non-Graduates
Applicants who have not graduated from a standard or nonstandard high school (or its equivalent) may be considered for admission on the basis of the test of General Education Development (GED). To be admitted, applicants who have taken the GED prior to 2014 must receive an average score of 510 for the five subtests with no individual test score of less than 450.
Applicants who have taken the GED post-2014 must receive a total score of 628 or higher with no individual test score less than 154. Students are expected to complete the first-year student application procedure. An official transcript must be submitted from each high school attended.
International Students
Bushnell University welcomes applications from students of other countries. Evidence of proficiency in the English language is a prerequisite for admission. Review the unique requirements for international student admissions at Bushnell. The fall deadline for international applications is June 1.
International students who have provided documentation of adequate financial resources and have been approved for admission are mailed a letter of acceptance and Certificate of Eligibility I-20.
In order to enroll, international students are expected to pay their bill in full at the beginning of each semester.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide proof of English proficiency. Adequate forms of documentation include:
- Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A score of 173 (computer based) or 80 (internet based) or 550 (paper based) is required for admission consideration
- Official results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) showing a score of 6.0 or higher
- A composite score of at least 900 on the SAT with no less than 400 on each subsection
- A composite score on the ACT of at least 19 with no less than 17 on each subsection
- Completion of an English Proficiency program or satisfactory grades of university courses in English
- An interview with an Admission Committee. As part of their application, international applicants also must submit current and reliable documentation of their ability to pay the full cost of education, including all tuition and fees, and living expenses for the entire degree program
- A completed Application for Admission
- International applicants must provide official transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary school attended. Applicants who have attended a foreign school must submit foreign coursework to a credentialing service for a course-by-course US equivalency report. This report should then be sent directly to Bushnell from the credentialing service. This evaluation will take approximately two to four weeks
- NOTE: All student-athletes must have foreign transcripts evaluated by InCred in order to be approved for athletic eligibility within the NAIA (National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics)
- Acceptable evaluation services for non-student athletes include: InCred, any NACES member from http://www.naces.org/, or ACEI Global
- International Studies Abroad (ISA) is an appropriate service for international study abroad program credentialing
- Proof of English Proficiency is required if English is not the student’s native language (see above for score requirements)
- Documentation of adequate financial resources is required. Students must complete proof of financial documentation which includes a letter from each individual or organization that is contributing to the student’s education expenses indicating the amount of funds to be given. In addition, Traditional Undergraduate Admission from each sponsoring individual, an account statement verifying that sufficient funds are available is required. All letters and statements must be original copies and dated within three months of the application for admission. Contact the Office of Admissions for further details.
- An interview with a faculty panel may also be required
Readmission of Former Students
Former students who have not attended Bushnell University in four or more consecutive semesters (two academic years) must complete the full transfer application process in order to be readmitted. Such students are required to meet the academic and graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission. An appeal letter must accompany the application to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee if the student did not leave the university in good standing.
Students in good standing who have not been enrolled at Bushnell University for three or less semesters are required to submit an abbreviated readmission application form and official transcripts for any and all courses completed while away from Bushnell University. Students on approved leave from the University or doing approved study abroad or special studies programs are not required to apply for readmission.
Important Dates
Fall Semester Applicants
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 1 | Bushnell’s Online Application and Common Application open |
| October 1 | FAFSA Opens |
| November 1 | Early Action Deadline 1 |
| January 15 | Early Action Deadline 2 |
| March 1 | Priority Decision Application Deadline |
| May 1 | Enrollment Deposit Deadline |
Applicants for Fall Semester
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 1 | Bushnell’s Online Application and Common Application open |
| October 1 | FAFSA Opens |
| November 1 | Early Action Deadline 1 |
| January 15 | Early Action Deadline 2 |
| March 1 | Priority Decision Application Deadline |
| May 1 | Enrollment Deposit Deadline |
Applicants for Spring Semester
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| November 1 | Priority Application Deadline |
| December 1 | Enrollment Deposit Deadline |
Non-Discrimination Statement
The policy of Bushnell University is to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons in the educational programs and activities that the University operates. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or any other protected status to the extent prohibited by applicable nondiscrimination laws in its admission policy, employment, scholarship and loan programs, educational, athletic, and other activities that it operates.
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