Admissions

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1. What is the deadline for admissions?
2. How many credits do we accept from other colleges?
3. What is the status of my application?
4. When will I know if I have been accepted?
5. What do I need to apply for admission?
6. I have already graduated from college; do you still need my high school transcript?
7. I submitted an application for the previous semester, but did not attend. Do I have to send another application for the next semester?
8. What do I need for proof of residency?

1. What is the deadline for admissions?

Students may be admitted to the college in both the Fall and the Spring semesters, except for some allied health curricula. Please see below:

Admissions are done on a rolling basis; the recommended deadlines are July 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring admissions.

No Spring admission to the following programs:
Dental Hygiene, Sonography Medical Lab. Tech., Medical Office Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology and Physical Therapy Assistant.

Allied Health Application Deadlines are March 1 for Dental Hygiene, Sonography, Radiography and Nursing (Day) for Fall semester and October 1 for Nursing (Evening) for Spring semester.

General Admission Workshops are given by the Admissions and Recruitment Office.

http://admissionas.bergen.edu/admissions/informationsessions/default.asp

International Students on a Visa: deadlines are May 1 for Fall and October 15 for Spring. Students must be interviewed by the International Admissions Counselor. Students need to bring their passport and I-94 card. Workshops are given by the International Admissions Counselor to all who are interested.

2. How many credits do we accept from other colleges?

We only accept credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities on courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Transfer credits are awarded after a student has been accepted through the Admission Office. An evaluation will be mailed to you.

Two year programs accept 45 credits

One year certificate programs accept 21 credits

The number of credits accepted includes:
Transfer credit "TR" grade
Credit by exam given in the Testing Center (in-house challenge test) "CBE" grade is assigned.

3. What is the status of my application?
Students may call (201) 447-7195  and listen to the options to get the status on their application.

4. When will I know if I have been accepted? 
All qualified applicants will receive a letter of acceptance from the Admissions Office.

5. What do I need to apply for admission?
All prospective students must submit an application.
Foreign high school graduates must submit documentation that shows their credentials are equivalent to those of a US high school graduate. All credentials must be translated by an official translating agency and certified as correct. Personal translations are not accepted.

In addition, all Allied Health applicants must submit a copy of their high school transcripts and college transcripts. 

All degree-seeking students admitted to the college must take the New Jersey Basic Skills Placement Test before they are permitted to register for courses.

Non-Degree Status:

A Non-Degree application is required. Students under 18 years old must have accredited high school or equivalency diploma. Those over 18 years old with no high school or equivalency certificate can obtain 30 general education college credits to qualify for a high school equivalency diploma issued by the New Jersey Department of Education and can now apply for matriculation in a degree program through regular admission procedures.

Readmitted Status:

A student interested in returning to the matriculated status and to the college after not attending for five years must complete a readmission application.

6. I have already graduated from college; do you still need my high school transcript?
Allied health applicants must submit high school transcripts, because prerequisite courses are required, but all other applicants do not.

7. I submitted an application for the previous semester, but did not attend. Do I have to send another application for the next semester?
No, we hold your application for two years. Write us a letter asking us to reactivate your old application. Include your name, social security number, and the semester for which you originally applied.

8. What do I need for proof of residency?
U.S. Citizens or permanent residents should bring to the Office of Registration & Student Information Services one of the following in your name:

• A copy of your valid Driver's License/Permit
• A recent Tax, Water, or Utility Bill
• A copy of a current Lease or Deed
• A Bergen County ID Card, which can be obtained at the County Clerk's Office One Bergen Plaza, Room 120, Hackensack, NJ. (201) 336-7000.

• If you are an independent student: A copy of your current and previous year's New Jersey 1040 income Tax Form.

If you are a dependent student: A copy of your parents' or legal guardian's current and previous year's New Jersey 1040 Income Tax Form.

Note: All students on non-immigrant visas are charged at a rate that is equivalent to the out-of-county rate. All students will be asked to submit evidence of residency.

Online applicants, who cannot bring required proof in person, may fax a copy of the required documents to the Office of Enrollment Services, Attention Ms. Donna Fischer, fax number (201) 670-7973. Your name, address, phone number, Student Identification number or Social Security number must be included on all faxes. We reserve the right to see original documents.