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Admissions Procedures

Freshmen:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Official high school transcript with sixth semester grades; then final official high school transcript with graduation date, or acceptable GED
  3. Official ACT or SAT scores.
  4. Student Essay or Personal Statement.
  5. Letter of Recommendation.
  6. Any additional items and information requested by Admissions.

Transfer Students:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Complete official transcripts* from all colleges attended.
  3. *Incoming students transferring less than 24 hours of college credit must submit the final official high school transcript with graduate date or acceptable GED scores and official ACT or SAT score.
  4. Any additional items and information requested by Admissions.

Returnee/Transfer Returnees:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Complete official transcripts* from all colleges attended since last attendance at CBU.
  3. Any additional items and information requested by Admissions.

International Students:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form and $100 application fee.
  2. Official transcripts* of all work done at the secondary level or above. Transcripts from non-American universities must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
  3. Proof of English proficiency.
  4. Any additional items and information requested by Admissions.

A declaration of finance and supporting bank statements are required before CBU can issue an I-20.

Deans and Department Chairs establish equivalency between transfer courses and courses taught at Christian Brothers University. Credit for both traditional and non-traditional college level work is evaluated for acceptance by the Dean of Academic Services. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted for transfer credit. (See Page 31).

Special Students / Transient Students (no financial aid available):

The applicant should send the following to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. College Graduate or Previous College Student—official transcript(s)* from previous institution(s).
  3. New Freshman—proof of high school graduation or concurrent enrollment or acceptable GED.
  4. Student in a Special Course/Program—official high school transcript or complete official transcripts of other institutions attended; acceptance by the director of that program.
  5. Non-matriculated Students—proof of high school graduation or GED, as requested. If student completed college work, the most recent transcript showing good standing and appropriate prerequisites.
  6. Any additional items and information requested by Admissions.

Mature Students seeking admission to the traditional program:

The applicant should send the following to the Office of Admissions (Day or Evening):

  1. Complete official transcripts* from all colleges attended; official high school transcript.
  2. Personal letter of request for admission, including relevant details for consideration.
  3. Completed Health Form.
  4. Any additional items and information requested by Admissions.

RN to BSN Students:

  1. An active/unrestricted multistate license as a Registered Nurse (RN) allowing practice in the state of TN or successful completion of the NCLEX before the start of the semester. Prospective students may apply in the last semester of the Associate degree program.
  2. A minimum of 2.0 grade point average.
  3. Official transcripts* of all previous academic credits from each of the schools, colleges or universities previously attended.
  4. One letter of recommendation preferably from former college faculty or immediate supervisors qualified to attest to the applicant’s preparation for and ability to perform higher education study.
  5. A completed Application Form with application fee.
  6. A successful interview with the Director or Assistant Director.
  7. Proof of immunizations from vaccine preventable diseases, including proof of current TB surveillance and influenza.
  8. Current certification in the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) course as evidenced by submission of a copy of the student's BLS provider card.
  9. Any other requirements as set by the Director, the Dean and the Academic Vice President.

It is strongly recommended the student have a personal computer and high-speed Internet access.

Official transcripts must be received by mail directly from a previous institution to CBU. CBU will also accept electronic transcripts via approved vendors. Faxed copies, hand delivered, or "Issued to Student" transcripts will not be accepted as official documents.

Disciplinary Admissions:

  1. No student shall be admitted to Christian Brothers University who is under the disciplinary sanction of suspension or expulsion from another institution. Once a student is again in good standing at the institution of previous enrollment, she/he may be admitted through the regular Christian Brothers University admission policy, providing the admission is approved by the Admissions Disciplinary Committee.
  2. All applicants with prior felony charges must go through a background check. Admittance to the University must then be approved by the Admissions Disciplinary Committee.
  3. All First Time Freshmen with high school suspensions of violent nature must be approved by the Admissions Disciplinary Committee prior to acceptance to the University.