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We're excited about your interest in Bennett College. Whether you're a high school graduate, transfer student, or non-traditional applicant, we want to make the admissions process as smooth as possible for you.

Accepting Applications

We invite you to start your admissions process today and learn how a degree from Bennett College can lead you to a strong career and graduate school placement. We look forward to receiving the items below to evaluate your application. Please complete the online application and follow the instructions given.

Have questions? Please call the Office of Admissions at (336) 370-8624 or email at admissions@bennett.edu.

How to Apply: Requirements for Admission

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First-Year Admissions Requirements
  • Online admissions application
  • Official high school transcript or GED certificate and copy of GED Scores.
  • Personal Essay
    • Prompts: Why Bennett College, Tell us about yourself or Submit a writing sample
  • OPTIONAL: Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
  • OPTIONAL: Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor

*Please Note: An admissions decision can be made using an unofficial high school transcript, however, the final official high school transcript must be received by August 1 for the Fall Semester or December 1 for Spring Semester.

*SAT/ACT recommended, not required, for applicants over the age of 24 who have not attempted to earn any college credits.

High School Subject Area Requirements (16 units)
  • English – 4 Units
  • Math – 4 Units (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or other)
  • Science – 3 Units (Biology, Physical Science, Physics, or Chemistry, or other. One must be a Lab Science)
  • Social Science – 2 Units (Government, Civics, US History, and World History)
  • Foreign Language – 2 Units (RECOMMENDED, NOT REQUIRED)
  • Academic Electives – 3 Units
Special Admissions Emerging Scholars (ES) are Bennett College students who have been admitted with a high school cumulative grade point average of less than 2.5, at the time of their offer of admission to the college.

Students who have not attended Bennett College for one or more semesters and left in good academic standing (at least 2.0 cumulative grade point average) must submit an application for readmission to the Office of Enrollment Management prior to re-entry. If she has attended another college or university during her absence from Bennett College, an official transcript from the visiting college or university must be received and must be considered in evaluating the student’s readmission. The student must receive clearance to re-enroll from several areas of the College prior to an admission decision. These areas include, but may not be limited to: Academic Affairs, Student Affairs (for conduct matters), Health Center (for North Carolina immunization compliance), Financial Aid, and Business Office (for fiscal matters).

1. Clear holds with:

  • Business & Finance / Student Accounts: (336) 517-2121
  • Academics / Academic Advising: (336) 370-8625
  • Registrar: (336) 370-8620
  • Financial Aid:  (888) 370-8678

2. Complete the Application for Readmission (Incomplete applications will not be processed.)

3. If you attended another college/university while you were away from Bennett College, request that an official transcript be forwarded to:

Office of the Registrar
900 East Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8620

Note: The transcript must indicate a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

* Applications will not be processed until all official transcripts have been received *

4. Dismissed Students ONLY: Submit official transcripts stating that you have completed the required credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in order to process your application.

  • Online Application
  • Official College Transcript for each college/university attended
  • FINAL Official High School Transcript or GED
  • Applicant must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 from all post-secondary institutions
  • Online application
  • Official transcript of all academic work, which has been translated for verification and evaluation. A transcript guide of secondary courses and validation of post-secondary A-1 level courses must also be received and evaluated. International students are responsible for all costs associated with transcript evaluation. As such, the application fee is waived TOEFL or TOEFL IBT score requirements: TOEFL minimum of 525; TOEFL IBT minimum of 70; TOEFL Computer-Based Test (CBT) minimum score 190
  • Statement of Financial Readiness. An I-20 cannot be issued until verification of financial readiness has been provided
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