Bethany College

Bethany College welcomes you!  If you have questions regarding your online application, please contact the Center for Enrollment and Financial Aid at enrollment@bethanywv.edu.

International Admission Procedures

Bethany College will process all admission applications as soon as all required materials are received. To allow sufficient time for paperwork processing, students must submit all materials to Bethany College by June 1st for fall semester enrollment and November 1st for spring semester enrollment. All students will be notified of the College's registration period and will be expected to arrive and enroll during the registration period of their first semester.

International students must apply online. After you are finished, click the 'SUBMIT' button located in the left column of the application and follow the directions. Print and sign the application agreement statement that appears after you submit the completed online application.

Remember: your application will not be reviewed until all materials are received. Please refer to the admission checklist below for a complete list of required documents.

International Admission Checklist

All documents should be sent to the Bethany College Office of Admission at this address:

Bethany College Office of Admission
Bethany College
Bethany, West Virginia 26032

• Submit a signed copy of the application agreement statement.
• Official copies of academic records from all secondary schools, colleges, or universities previously attended. All records must be in English. Each copy must bear the stamp or seal and signature of a school official attesting that it is a true copy of the original. Copies of diplomas or certificates should also be provided.
• English language proficiency must be demonstrated for any student whose native language is not English. This may be satisfied by a preferred score of 90 (computer-based) on the TOEFL examination, or by completing the highest-level coursework offered by the Intensive English Language Center with a passing grade. The College prefers the examinations or coursework to have been taken within the past 3 years. Bethany College does accept the equivalent form of testing (IELTS) with a preferred score of 7.0.
• Download and complete the Certificate of Financial Support Form.
• For residents of countries with regulated income taxes, please provide documentation of yearly taxable income.
• Obtain and submit a current certified bank statement, on bank letterhead, showing your family's ability to pay full tuition for one year.
• One letter of recommendation, preferably from a counselor or teacher.
• Download and complete the Student Health Physical Evaluation form.
• Provide a list of your immunization history. Click here for the Health Record form.

Financial Support

Bethany also provides limited grant assistance for students with demonstrated financial need. All students applying for admission should submit the Certificate of Financial Support Form.

Visa

If accepted, students will be notified by mail. Students must submit a (refundable) tuition deposit and all required financial support documentation before receiving the Form I-20 necessary to obtain a student Visa. Note: students must contact their embassy or consulate directly to obtain a Visa. Though the length of time needed for securing a Visa varies from country to country, students are encouraged to begin this process two to three months before they plan to arrive and enroll at Bethany. Visa questions can be directed towards our College Registrar: Noah Salvatore at (304) 829-7831or nsalvatore@bethanywv.edu .

— Last updated by Bethany College on 7/10/2023 10:52AM PST