Undergraduate Admissions

Your journey to a lifetime of worldwide impact starts here. If you are new to Bethany Global University, request a brochure to learn more or, if you are ready to take the first step, you can start your application here. Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions, help you process your calling, assist you with the application process, and pray with you for God’s will to be clear.

Enrollment Dates

Spring Semester: January 7, 2020 (summer semester required)

Fall Semester: August 24, 2020

Application Dates

Spring 2020: Now Open

Fall 2020: Now Open.

Please note that all application components are due by July 31st for U.S. applicants for the fall semester and November 30th for the spring semester. For international students, the fall deadlines are June 1st for those outside of the United States and July 1st for those currently residing in the United States; the spring deadlines are October 1st for those outside of the United States and November 1st for those residing in the United States.

Eligibility

Any applicant to Bethany Global University must:

be a follower of Jesus Christ
demonstrate Christian lifestyle and character
Agree to BGU’s Statement of Faith
meet the academic requirement of a CGPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in their most recent full-time academic enrollment or pass the GED with a minimum score of 165 (college readiness level) on each test.

BGU is registered with both the State of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education and with the Department of Education as an institution of religious instruction for the purpose of training ministers for our religion – Christianity. A clear articulation of being already aligned with our religious beliefs is, therefore, a requirement for admission.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

In addition, the following eligibility requirements apply to particular types of students and/or enrollment in particular programs.

International applicants must demonstrate college-level English proficiency.
All applicants accepted for enrollment will be subject to a background check. This check may be performed as part of the application assessment process if deemed necessary by the Admissions Committee.

Bethany Global University reserves the right to request additional information as part of the application process, upon request from the Admissions Committee.

Admissions Checklist

Step 1: Apply

Recruitment Office

Fill out the application form on the website by clicking here »
Submit application components in the Admissions Hub »
- Pay the application fee
- Fill out the personal history document
- Send the reference form link to two references
- Send in all unofficial high school and/or prior college transcripts to admissions@bethanygu.edu

Application Timeframe

Applications should be completed within a 2-week period in order for us to give you a timely admissions decision. On average, students do not need more than about a month to complete the entire application process.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Starting an application is due by July 31st.

Completing all of the application components is due by August 7th.

Spring Semester

Starting an application is due by November 30th.

Completing all of the application components is due by December 7th.

Disclaimer: Applications can be submitted after these soft deadlines since BGU offers a rolling admissions process; however, an applicant would need to be able to complete all of the required enrollment and financial requirements before Orientation.

Step 2: Financial Process

Financial Aid Office

Submit FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
- School Code: 042278
Complete the VFAO Interview
- An e-mail will be sent to you with instructions once you have been accepted into BGU.
Follow your Financial Aid Status in the Admissions Hub
Finish FAFSA Verification (If selected)
- An e-mail will be sent to you with instructions and your Financial Aid Status will be updated in the Admissions Hub, if you are selected.
Review your Financial Aid in Populi when your Financial Aid Status is Complete
- An Award Notice will also be emailed to those students receiving federal financial aid.
Connect with Financial Aid representatives if you have questions about any of these additional forms of aid (i.e. private loans, outside scholarships, 529 College Savings Plan)
- Aaron Harris, Financial Aid Director aaron.harris@bethanygu.edu

Student Billing Office

Connect with the Finance Department if you have questions about your payment plan (if necessary)
- An email will be sent to you with your payment plan if there is a remaining balance on your account after your financial aid has been completed
- Aubrey Koch, Student Accounts Coordinator, aubrey.koch@bethanygu.edu

Step 3: Prepare to Arrive on Campus

Enrollment Office

Pay your Room Deposit through the Admissions Hub
Start getting to know your classmates on the incoming student Facebook page
Complete the quick and simple online Orientation Seminar (includes forms to request your roommate preferences and a Practical Training Questionnaire)
Take the required online Title IX Training
Request all final, official transcripts from your high school and/or prior colleges
Request parking (instructions sent to you by email 2 months prior to arrival day)
Send in your Arrival Information form (sent to you by email 4 weeks prior to arrival day)

Registrar’s Office

Review any transfer credits approved by the Registrar’s Office (prior college-level credits including dual credit coursework done for both high school and college and AP test results)

Step 4: On-Campus Arrival & Orientation Week

Move-in day! Meet your roommates, Student Live Advisor, and staff. Parents and family members are welcome.
Start using your Office 365 account and .edu email (login send during Orientation Week)
Team building activities and social events
Worship and Bible teaching
Campsplosion camping trip (fall start term)
Practical training interviews and placements
Engaging sessions to launch you into the school year