Belmont Abbey College

Home-Schooled Students
We recognize the extraordinary talents and achievements that home-educated students bring to our campus. We know for example that home-educated students are excelling academically, outperforming their public school peers by 30 - 37 percentile points across all subjects. We also know that home-educated students are involved in an average of 5.2 activities outside the class. We have a great number of success stories from our home-school students. Home-school students have enhanced the Belmont Abbey College community both inside and outside the classroom for many years. We look forward to enrolling more home-school students to assist us as we shape the future of Belmont Abbey College. We look forward to working with you throughout this important journey.

  President Thierfelder his wife, Mary, and their
  home-schooled family of ten.

Home-School Students
    Deadlines

Belmont Abbey College is on rolling admission, which means we accept applications until the first week in August. There are still several deadlines of which you should be aware:

• Visit our scholarship page for those deadlines
• FAFSA (financial aid application) deadline
• SAT deadlines
• ACT deadlines
• NCAA Clearinghouse Deadlines for athletes

Application Process

• To apply for admission, home-school students can take advantage of our free online application.
• Send your official SAT and/or ACT score reports to the Office of Admission. Scores may be updated if you retake the exams. SAT and/or ACT score report labels appearing on official high school transcripts are acceptable. When you take the standardized test, please remember to send your scores to Belmont Abbey College. Our codes are: SAT – 5055, ACT – 3070
• Provide copies of all nationally standardized test results (achievement tests) if applicable.
• Provide an outline of all courses taken at the high school level (this may be a transcript).
• Students may submit a portfolio to describe their high school education.
• If you have taken college or university courses during high school, have an official copy of your final transcript forwarded to the Office of Admission.
• Since most applications are submitted during the senior year, the applicant must request that the final outline of all courses taken at the high school level or a final transcript also be sent after graduation.
• It is helpful but not required to submit a list of extracurricular activities or a resume.
• Have these transcripts and SAT and/or ACT score reports mailed to:

• After January 1, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) becomes available and can be filled out. Our FAFSA number is: 002910

Acceptance Process
You will be notified of your acceptance decision within one week of our receipt of your complete application materials including application and official test score(s) and transcript(s). Accepted students are encouraged to join us for our Accepted Student Day in March or schedule a campus visit to learn more about the Abbey.

Deposit
Even after you have been accepted, your space at Belmont Abbey College is not reserved until we receive your deposit. There are several ways to make your deposit:

• Deposit online using a credit card or electronic check by clicking here.
• Call 704-461-6716 to deposit by credit card over the phone.
• Mail a check for $400 for resident students or $200 for commuter students to:
  

Deposited Student Timeline
Our goal is to make your transition to Belmont Abbey College as smooth as possible. For that reason, we thought it might be helpful to assemble a list of what to expect from us as you prepare for the fall. If you have any questions please feel free to call the Admissions office at 888.222.0110.

• Registration Packet: This will be mailed to deposited students beginning May 1. The packet contains class registration materials, information on advising, first-year orientation and other useful information. For more information, please call the Registrars Office. (704.461.6733)
• Resident Life (housing) Packet: This packet, mailed to deposited resident students beginning April 1, contains information on the Residence Life program at Belmont Abbey College housing options, a housing preference form and a room and board contract. For more information, please call the Director of Residence Life. (704.461.7371)
• Student Accounts Packet: Information on payment plans, meal plan options, and other financial information will be mailed to deposited students beginning in mid-June. For more information, please call the Business Office - Student Accounts. (704.461.6716)
• Orientation Packet: A packet containing information on our exciting new student orientation program will be mailed to all deposited students beginning in early-June. For more information, please call the Director of Student Activities. (704.461.6780)
• Resident Hall Room Assignments: Room assignments will be mailed to resident students who have completed and returned appropriate housing forms in July. For more information, please call the Director of Residence Life. (704.461.7371)
• Health Forms: A student medical form will be mailed out to deposited students beginning in March. Information on the on-campus Health and Wellness Center will also be included. It is important that the medical form is returned to us by July 1. For more information, please call Health Services. (704.461.6877)
• Financial Aid: Financial aid awards are mailed out to those accepted students who have completed the FAFSA application beginning in February. For more information, please call Financial Aid. (704.461.6718)