Ready to Start
Your Pathway to Belhaven University?
We are thrilled to extend an admission offer to Verto participants who meet our outlined eligibility requirements. This unique opportunity provides a global, transformative learning experience designed to help you begin your college journey on a high note. The curriculum encourages both personal growth and academic achievement, setting the stage for success at the Belhaven campus.
2.0 GPA
12 Credits
1 Semester
*All eligibility requirements listed below
How does the
Direct
Transfer Pathway work?
Transfer Pathway work?
Apply to Verto to begin your pathway to Belhaven University.
Review Belhaven University's full eligibility requirements for guaranteed admission and set academic goals for your experience abroad.
Embark on your Verto abroad experience and work with staff on-site to submit your free Verto Partner Application to Belhaven University.
Arrive on campus at Belhaven University with a deeper global perspective and skill set that will serve you as a student and well into your future.
*Admission only guaranteed if the respective school has capacity and/or program/major availability.
Some schools or majors may have additional eligibility or application requirements. Students must maintain good conduct and meet the college's admissions requirements.
Welcome to Belhaven University! We are excited to show you why Belhaven is continuously named to America’s 100 Best College Buys and as one of America’s Best Christian Colleges; is 1 of 36 schools in the United States accredited in all the arts; is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top Regional Universities in the south; is selected as one of the top Christian Business colleges in the country by Business Reform Magazine and also received special recognition as an editor’s pick for most biblical curriculum and focus. Select the program you are interested in to find out why Belhaven is an outstanding Christian College.
"We know that Verto’s students transfer to us after an abroad experience that has given them opportunities to mature personally, as well as academically. They are ready for college and the transformation it brings."
-Bailey Ketteringham, Associate Director of Admission
Belhaven Students Are:
Committed
Creative
Connected
3,400
student body
13:1
student to faculty ratio
140
years of academic distinction
65%
students of color
Best Colleges: Social Mobility Belhaven University has earned accolades from U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges for Social Mobility for advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating disadvantaged students who were awarded with Pell Grants.
Academics
Every academic program reflects a thoughtful, loving, and biblically based Christian worldview—to inform your thinking, to strengthen your faith, to empower your calling, and to motivate your service. Challenging preparation equips your mind and heart to engage the world of ideas, achieve career success, and honor God through excellence. Explore 80+ areas of study, including:
- Business
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Education
- Film Production
Transfer Student Support
Seamlessly transfer from Verto by taking advantage of our transfer credit policy that works with your individual situation.
Roughly 33% of college students transfer before graduation. Students often gain valuable insight after taking college courses or gaining life experience. As a result, goals come into focus and at Belhaven we look forward to supporting you in reaching them. You deserve a haven as you answer your calling
Finances
College can be affordable. We start with competitive tuition rates. Then we add a range of financial aid programs, including grants and scholarships. In fact, 98% of undergrad students receive some type of aid. We work with you and your family personally to create a custom aid package. With these resources, you can make Belhaven your Haven.
Student Life
Connect with your classmates and grow in the process. Build your servant leadership skills while you serve your neighbors. And some days, just have fun. That’s campus life in your beautiful haven.
Did you know, Belhaven means “beautiful home?” When you make it yours, you’ll find yourself in a community that nurtures your educational and spiritual growth. Founded in 1883, our welcoming campus blends classical architecture with modern design and technology.
A number of off-campus learning opportunities exist. These include an American studies program in Washington, D.C.; an Australia studies program; a Latin American studies program in Costa Rica; the Los Angeles Film Studies Center; the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, TN; a Northern Ireland studies program; an Uganda Studies Program in Africa; a Middle East studies program in Amman, Jordan; and a summer study program at the University of Oxford, England.
To earn guaranteed admission to Belhaven through the Direct Transfer Pathway, during your time with Verto you will need:
- 2.0+ GPA
- Minimum 12 credits
Our Engineering program is a 3-2 program, encompassing 3 years at Belhaven and then 2 years at MSU or Ole Miss. Students graduate with a Math degree from Belhaven and an Engineering degree from the other school chosen.
Students are able to apply for holistic review to the Engineering & Math Dual Degree through the Verto Partner Application.
Yes! Belhaven welcomes both fall and spring transfers from Verto.
While you won’t be eligible for the guarantee, we still encourage you to work with your Verto Care Team to prepare and submit a Verto Partner Application for holistic review.
You are still eligible for the Direct Transfer guarantee to Belhaven! The 2.0 GPA requirement is cumulative of all college transcripts.
If you were homeschooled, you must have completed 16 units of high school coursework:
- 8 prescribed units include four in English
- 2 units in Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry)
- 1 unit in in History
- 1 unit in Natural Science
- 8 Elective units from Group I or from both groups, provided not more than four units are counted from Group II.
- Group 1: English, foreign language, history, mathematics, science, social studies
- Group 2: Business subjects, speech and communications, music, art, theatre
- You are required to submit a transcript of some kind. We want to see the courses you’ve taken and your final grade each subject. If possible, organize your transcript to show the specific subject areas, time frame in which each was taken, and the grade earned.
- If you don’t meet Belhaven’s minimum requirements for acceptance, we may ask you to meet for an interview, write a personal essay, or provide a letter of recommendation.
If you’ve earned your GED, you may be admitted. An official GED transcript must be provided from the State Department of Education of the state that issued the certificate. You’ll need a score of at least 145 on each subject and a total score of 580 or higher across all four subjects in order to be considered for admission.
Yes, international students are eligible for the Direct Transfer Pathway to Belhaven!
If you have questions around the application process, work with your Verto Care Team. If you have Belhaven-specific questions, you can connect with [email protected].
Once you arrive to your Verto location, you can begin working with Verto staff to prepare your application to Belhaven. Applications are typically sent following mid-terms, so your mid-term report can demonstrate your progress towards Direct Transfer eligibility.
You will hear from your admission counselor by phone and/or email within 2-3 weeks of submitting your application. You will also receive an admission decision letter via mail.
- Final HS Transcript
- Mid-term Report
- (Optional) Test scores from SAT, ACT or CLT
- Other documents may be required on a case-by-case basis
An application lasts for a year and it can be deferred for one semester. Connect with your Verto Care Team to update the application with the new term.
We know that Verto’s students transfer to us after an abroad experience that has given them opportunities to mature personally, as well as academically. They are ready for college and the transformation it brings.
Bailey Ketteringham
Associate Director of Admission
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