Requirements for Admission for First-Time Freshman Students

(Policy 2.03)

A first-time freshman is defined as a high school or GED graduate with 12 semester hours or less of college credit earned post-high school graduation. Blue Mountain Christian University accepts Freshmen Unconditionally and Conditionally. The requirements for each are described below and in detail in Policy 2.03: Admissions.

Unconditional Admission

Required Transcript. A transcript proving graduation from an approved and/or accredited high school or private academy, completion of an approved home school program, or documentation of a passing score on the General Education Development Test (GED). Blue Mountain Christian University strongly recommends the following pattern of high school courses to those seeking admission to the University:

English—4 Units
Mathematics—3 Units (Algebra I, Algebra II, other advanced)
Science—3 Units (2 lab)
Social Science—3 Units (American history and world history)
Foreign Language—2 Units (in one language)
Total Academics—15 Units

In addition, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above
Have a minimum ACT score of 18 or or above or the equivalent score on the SAT or CLT.

Early Admission/Dual Enrollment

Blue Mountain Christian University offers a Dual Enrollment Program whereby early admission may be granted an applicant who has completed the sophomore year in high school and has a favorable recommendation from a teacher and/or a high school counselor. In addition, the applicant must meet at least two of the following requirements:

Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Have a consistently proficient score in the state testing program.
Have an ACT score of 20 or above.
Have a class rank within the top 10% of his/her class.
Proficiency in Cambridge International Examinations or the International Baccalaureate Curriculum.
Proficiency in ACT work-keys certification.

Home-Schooled Applicants

Home-schooled applicants must meet the same requirements for admission to BMCU as other freshmen including the submission of a transcript or other documentation that included the applicant’s course of study, grades (if available), and standardized test scores. An interview with an Admissions Counselor is strongly recommended. If an applicant has no previous college work and plans to apply for admission to a Blue Mountain Christian University degree program, the applicant must submit the items listed below to the Office of Admissions.

Application. A completed application for admission is required.
High School Transcript or GED. Official high school transcript or official GED score report. The high school transcript should include the following:
- All classes taken with grades received
- Rank in class (actual or estimate)
- All available standardized testing information
- Explanation of grading system
- Graduation date, final GPA, and signature of the appropriate school official

ACT or SAT Scores. ACT, SAT or CLT scores are required of all applicants who graduated from high school or completed GED requirements within the last five years with a minimum composite score of 18.

Residual Testing. A student who did not take the ACT at one of the national scheduled testing dates may may schedule the examination through the Office of Enrollment Services. The residual ACT will be given at the applicant’s expense and may only be used at Blue Mountain Christian University.

Immunizations. Applicants must have documented evidence of having had the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella immunizations (MMR) within the last 10 years or evidence of having had two immunizations if the applicant was born on or after January 1, 1957. These immunizations must have been given after the applicant’s first birthday. (This requirement is waived for students enrolled in online courses only.)

University Housing Requirements. Applicants for University housing must submit a completed room application accompanied by a room deposit. The deposit serves as a damage deposit and is refundable, less any charges for damages, upon the student’s written request within two weeks of having vacated University housing. [Cross reference with Policy 4.14 Residential Life and Campus Housing Requirements.]

Conditional Admission

For Conditional Admission, a student must meet the following criteria:

A GPA of at least 2.0 on the following high school core courses:

English—4 Units

Mathematics—2 Units (Algebra I, Algebra II, other advanced)

Science—3 Units (2 lab)

Social Science—3 Units (American history and world history)
A Composite ACT score of 16 or 17

The number of students granted conditional admission is limited to a small number of applicants each year. If an applicant is granted conditional admission, a student must meet the following conditions to be granted unconditional admission:

During the first thirty hours of attempted course work, meet all requirements established by the University (a copy of which is available on request from the Provost).
Earn a 2.00 GPA on the first thirty attempted hours of college credit.
As a result of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Policy (ICE), this option is not available for international students.

Any student who falls below a 2.00 GPA on the first 30 hours will be excluded from enrollment at Blue Mountain Christian University.