The Admissions Process
Applying to Bryan College is quick, easy, and free. Fill out the online application (it only takes 5 minutes!) and get connected with an admissions counselor. Got questions? Our offices are here to help.
Complete an application. It takes less than 5 minutes!
Request transcripts from high school (and colleges, if applicable).
We’ve laid out a step-by-step process to connect you with the financial aid that will make your Bryan College experience more affordable.
Bryan College may require additional application items on a case-by-case basis. Example cases include conditional admission, transcripts for closed institutions, etc. Your Admissions Counselor will provide additional information about any additional items.
Clear admission is granted to applicants who have graduated from high school and who have the following minimum academic achievements:
For clear acceptance, a transfer must have:
Admissions requirements for students with less than 12 hours of acceptable college credit are:
Admissions requirements for students with 12 hours of acceptable college credit or more (not required to provide a high school transcript) are:
Applicants are required to submit official transcripts/GED scores or official ACT, SAT, or CLT scores. Bryan College accepts CLT scores for acceptance, however CLT scores may not be recognized for state grants or athletic certification. While unofficial copies of certain documents may be used during the admissions process, they are not substitutes for required official documents. Official score reports and final official transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions in order for a student to be granted official acceptance.
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and students are encouraged to apply as early as the spring of their junior year of high school. By applying early, all deadlines which occur throughout the senior year can be easily met.
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and you may be accepted as early as the summer of your senior year.
Once accepted, a $100 enrollment deposit and $100 housing reservation fee are due before May 1 for priority consideration. (December 1 for those entering in the Spring term.)
You will be notified by e-mail when pre-registration for classes is open.
If you’re interested in competing on one of our athletic teams, please register with the NAIA Eligibility Center and contact the coach for your sport below.
Enrollment deposits received from applicants are refundable through May 1, after which there is no refund. Housing Reservation Fees received from applicants are not refundable at any time. Applicants who cancel, fail to register, or withdraw within the first two weeks of classes forfeit their fee. (Final refund date for those entering in the Spring is December 1.)
Our Admissions counselors are ready to help you navigate the many factors involved in:
Students are considered Transfer Students if they:
Your academic classification is based on the number of attempted credits you have. Remedial and developmental courses are not considered as part of a transfer’s cumulative grade point average. Courses that are comparable to that at Bryan College in level, nature, and content may be accepted for credit toward a degree. Please reference the current catalog for details about transfer credits.
This short-form application facilitates the transition for students who are dual-enrolled and wish to continue enrollment at Bryan College in their freshman year.
Our Admissions counselors are ready to help you navigate the many factors involved with transferring.
The process is easy for students who are dual-enrolled and wish to continue enrollment at Bryan College in their freshman year.
Thanks for investing in students like me. At this point, that’s all I have to offer—a sincere thank you—that is until I’m able to take your place and invest in the next generation of students like me.
— Carlos Portillo
Recent Alumnus | Class of 2022
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Bryan College is a small, regionally accredited Christian liberal arts college located in Dayton, TN. With both on-campus and online programs, more than 50 areas of study are offered for Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees, as well as professional certificates.
Founded in 1930, Bryan College has a rich legacy of educating students to become servants of Christ and make a difference in today’s world.
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