Admissions
Berkeley College seeks to provide students with an education that balances academic preparation, professional training, and hands-on experience. The College considers students for admission to degree and certificate programs on the basis of future potential, the motivation and interest to succeed in a chosen profession, and past academic achievement.
Graduation from high school or the equivalent is a basic requirement for admission to degree and certificate programs. Applicants to the School of Health Studies have additional requirements. Documentation of successful completion of high school or the equivalent must be submitted to the College prior to starting classes.
A personal interview is available on site or virtually and is strongly recommended. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Admissions at the campus of their choice to arrange for an appointment with an Admissions Associate. For further information, students may also call the College at 800-446-5400 or email info@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
Since Berkeley maintains a rolling admissions policy, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The Committee on Admissions notifies applicants of a decision as soon as all credentials have been evaluated.
High School Applicants: 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 Applicants: Many adult students are striving to balance work and family with college studies, while others have not yet found the time to re-enter 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
Transfer Applicants: 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
Online Degree Applicants: The Online Admissions Department works with applicants who are seeking flexibility and convenience to balance college classes with family, work, and other commitments. In addition to the above requirements, online applicants must complete a short introductory online course prior to registration to familiarize themselves with online learning. Interested students should call 800-446-5400 or email info@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
Military and Veteran Applicants: 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 Applicants: 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 (BerkeleyCollege.edu/Apply/); 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.
Degree Program Applicants: All new students enrolled in degree programs must meet the College's immunization requirements prior to registering for classes.
Healthcare Program Applicants: In addition to meeting all of the admission requirements of the College as outlined above, students wishing to enter one of the programs offered within the School of Health Studies that contains an off-site clinical requirement must be at least 18 years of age prior to enrolling in clinical courses.
Applicants seeking acceptance into the College's LPN to BSN, Surgical Technology, and Practical Nurse programs are required to take and successfully pass the HESI® Admission Assessment (A2) with Critical Thinking entrance examination. The current cost of the examination is $75, and an exam review is available for purchase. Additional information regarding the review guide can be obtained from the Admission Department.
Applicants interested in the LPN to BSN program, which is designed for nurses who have clinical experience, also must provide proof of having completed an accredited Practical Nurse program in the United States, or the Army Practical Nurse Program (68W-M6). Additional requirements include: a) possessing an unrestricted active practical nurse license, b) submitting proof of having completed a minimum of 2,080 hours of work as an LPN within the last two years, and c) submitting two (2) letters of recommendation.
Students enrolled in LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse, Surgical Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology programs should refer to their respective Student Handbook 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. In instances where a student’s criminal background check contains information related to past criminal activity, Berkeley College may not make an offer of Admission into the program or guarantee that it will find suitable clinical placement(s) since the decision to allow students to complete clinical rotations is at the sole discretion of the clinical affiliate.
Prior to participating in clinical rotations, students must provide their consent for a repeat background check, submit a physical assessment by a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, and provide all immunization records as outlined in the program-specific Student Handbook Supplements.
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 Student Handbook Supplements.
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: