College Admissions Department

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Unlike many colleges, the Berkeley College Admissions team considers more than your past academic performance during the application process. We also consider your potential. We’re interested in your dreams, your goals, and your passion for learning, among other traits. We strongly encourage an in-person visit to our campuses as well as a personal interview to truly explore all that Berkeley has to offer. We’re confident that you’ll quickly see why so many students choose our career-focused education to prepare for the future.

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Life can sometimes get in the way of your education. We can help you get back on track to finish what you started. We’ll assist you with the Admissions, financial aid, and credit transfer processes. You may even be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning for previous work experience or other training and scholarships are available to those who qualify. We’ll do everything possible to help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential.

The Admissions process at Berkeley College is fast and easy, and it's never too early to begin planning for your future.

I am a:

High School Applicant

As a recent or soon-to-be high school graduate, you have your whole future in front of you. And that’s exactly what Berkeley College can prepare you for. Everything we do is designed to help you achieve professional and personal success.

To be considered for admission, the following information must be submitted:

Certification of high school graduation or the equivalent
An application for admission, and a non-refundable $50 application fee
In evaluating candidates, the Committee on Admissions takes into consideration your individual interests, your motivation to succeed in a chosen profession, and prior academic achievement. Basic requirements for admission include graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and an entrance exam or SAT/ACT scores
A personal interview is strongly recommended
Official high school transcript(s)/e-transcript(s) need to be emailed to Transcripts@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Applicants to the School of Health Studies and the Business Data Science program have additional requirements
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Admissions at the campus of their choice to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Associate to discuss educational objectives and career plans and to receive an on-campus tour

Adult Applicant

Many adult students are striving to balance work and family with college studies, while others have not yet found the time to reenter or even begin college. To meet these special requirements, Berkeley College has established an Adult Admissions Department, which provides an environment that is sensitive to the needs of adult students.

Adults who are first-time college students must submit the following information to be considered for admission:

Certification of high school graduation or the equivalent
An application for admission, and a non-refundable $50 application fee
In evaluating candidates, the Committee on Admissions takes into consideration your individual interests, your motivation to succeed in a chosen profession, and prior academic achievement. Basic requirements for admission include graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and an entrance exam or SAT/ACT scores
A personal interview is strongly recommended
Official high school transcript(s)/e-transcript(s) need to be emailed to Transcripts@BerkeleyCollege.edu
Applicants to the School of Health Studies and the Business Data Science program have additional requirements
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Admissions at the campus of their choice to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Associate to discuss educational objectives and career plans and to receive an on-campus tour

Readmissions

Readmissions: Berkeley College has established a Readmissions process to assist former students, who have been out of attendance for one term or more, with the transition back to college. To be considered for readmission, students must be aware of the following:

A Readmission Request form must be submitted.
Former students who are not in satisfactory academic standing must submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal form for approval by the designated deadline for each term.
Students who have attended another college since last attending Berkeley College should have official transcripts sent from that institution to the attention of Berkeley College Readmissions, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.
Students who return to Berkeley College after having withdrawn for a period of time may find that program requirements have changed. All students who return to Berkeley College a year or more after their most recent withdrawal will be required to fulfill current program requirements, which may necessitate taking additional courses or repeating courses originally taken. The Registrar has the authority to determine the extent to which credits earned prior to withdrawal may be used to fulfill current program requirements. Students who would like to return to the program requirements that were required when last attended must obtain approval from the Dean of the School which houses the program.
Students wishing to seek readmission to programs offered in the School of Health Studies must obtain prior approval from the Department Chair and/or the Dean of the School of Health Studies.
The Readmissions Department may be contacted via email at Readmissions@BerkeleyCollege.edu.

Transfer Applicant

Students who graduated from high school or the equivalent and then attended another college or university are considered transfer students.

To be considered for admission, the following information must be submitted:

An application for admission, and a non-refundable $50 application fee
In evaluating candidates, the Committee on Admissions takes into consideration your individual interests, your motivation to succeed in a chosen profession, and prior academic achievement. Basic requirements for admission include graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and an entrance exam or SAT/ACT scores.
Certification of high school graduation or the equivalent as recognized by state departments of education
An official transcript of previously completed education
Earned a degree (Associate's or a Bachelor's) from an accredited college or university are exempt from an entrance exam

Military and Veteran Applicant

Berkeley College is dedicated to assisting veterans, service members, and their families achieve college degrees. Veterans and/or dependents planning to receive educational assistance benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should get VA approval prior to enrollment. Veterans may apply for their GI Bill® benefits at the ebenefits website, located at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage. Veterans are required to submit copies of their Certificate of Eligibility and DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 copy during the admissions process in order to process their benefits most effectively. Each term GI Bill® students must request certification for their benefits at https://transforms.berkeleycollege.edu/iFiller/iFiller.jsp?fref=769e4b0a-5466-41b9-8b14-6d5f928f5fb4. In addition, Berkeley College participates in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Yellow Ribbon Program, accepts Tuition Assistance for eligible service members, and MyCAA for eligible spouses. For more information about MyCAA for eligible spouses, visit https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/.

The Berkeley College Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is dedicated to supporting all veterans, service members, and their dependents. More information is available at the Online Veterans Resource Center located at BerkeleyCollege.libguides.com/veterans. Students should call the College at 800-446-5400 ext. VET or email VeteransAffairs@BerkeleyCollege.edu for further information.

International Applicant

The International Student Department provides assistance to international students in such areas as immigration, visas, housing, orientation to college, and adjustment to life in the United States. This office is located at Berkeley’s New York City campus. Students can contact the International Student Department by phone at 212-687-3730, fax at 212-986-7827, or email at International@BerkeleyCollege.edu.

International students applying for admission should submit an international application form; official secondary or post-secondary transcripts with proof of graduation accompanied by certified English translations; Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or an approved ESL program); and, certification of finances.

Conditional Admission: A student who wishes to enter one of Berkeley College’s degree programs and does not have the required proof of English proficiency can apply for conditional admission. Students can attend ESL (English as a Second Language) classes at the New York City campus through Rennert International.

All new students enrolled in degree programs must meet the College's immunization requirements prior to registering for classes.

Graduate Applicant

Since Berkeley maintains a rolling admissions policy, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The Graduate Admissions Committee notifies an applicant of a decision as soon as all credentials have been evaluated.

Applicants to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management must provide the following information for admission:

Students must submit the following items as part of the admissions process.

An application for admission (BerkeleyCollege.edu/Apply/)
Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
$50 nonrefundable application fee
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Personal statement
Application for transfer credit
TOEFL or IELTS scores for students graduating from an institution in a country where English is not the official language and English is not the student’s first language

The admission requirements are used to identify those students who are most likely to complete the program. Applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing must provide the following information for admission:

A Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Official BSN transcripts, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0* or higher on a 4.0 scale, including course work in statistics, research, and physical assessment.
Verification of a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of residence or APRN certification in states where the APRN is an upgrade of the RN license resulting in only one license that is both an RN and an APRN license.
A personal Goal Statement to reflect personal and professional career goals for graduate education (rationale and goals for the selected area of advanced practice must be included).
Two letters of recommendation from professionals at the Master’s or Doctoral level, such as a registered nurse or physician, who can attest to the applicant’s ability to be successful in our program, aligning with program outcomes.
A $50 nonrefundable application fee, required at the time of application, to cover transcript evaluation and other administrative costs.

Healthcare Program Applicant

Graduation from high school or the equivalent and an entrance exam are basic requirements for admission to degree and certificate programs offered within the School of Health Studies.

Practical Nurse and LPN to BSN applicants are required to take and successfully pass the HESI Admissions Exam (A2) for acceptance into the program. The exam consists of Science, Mathematics, and English. Berkeley will supply students with study guide links when signing up for the test. The cost of the exam is $75. The exam may only be taken twice for acceptance.

In addition, applicants to the LPN to BSN program must

have completed an accredited Practical Nurse program in the United States,
possess an unrestricted active or inactive practical nurse license, and
have completed a minimum of 2,080 hours of work as an LPN within the last two years.

Prior to acceptance into the program, applicants must also do the following:

Provide letters of recommendation

Students enrolled in the LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programs should refer to their respective Healthcare Supplements for program-specific immunization requirements.

In addition, applicants to the Health Sciences, LPN to BSN, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programs must provide authorization for a criminal background check prior to being accepted into the program. Prior to participating in clinical rotations, students must submit a physical assessment by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant.

Applicants to the Medical Assistant program are obligated to meet the requirements of their assigned practicum site. Some sites require students to pass a criminal background check and a drug screening. Therefore, all students enrolled in the Medical Assistant programs must be prepared to pass a criminal background check and a drug screen prior to participating in the practicum course.

All healthcare program applicants must meet technical standard requirements as outlined in the program specific Healthcare Supplements.

Admissions Application Deadline

Berkeley maintains a rolling admissions policy, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applicants will be notified of a decision as soon as all credentials have been evaluated. Certain programs may have specific application deadline requirements.

Help is always available. Don’t forget to:

Schedule an on-campus visit, or interactive tour
Meet with an Admissions Associate
Review the Admissions Checklist for on-campus and online applicants
Submit your Berkeley College application
File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Be excited for the next chapter of your life.

Some college, no degree? We can help.