Adult Degree | Bethel University Admissions & Aid Adult Degree Adult Degree Admissions & Aid Your first step to getting your degree: apply now for adult degree admission. Adult Degree Tuition & Aid Meet Your Admissions Team Admissions & Aid How to Apply Your goals don’t have to wait. Bethel’s Adult Degree Programs are designed with busy lives in mind, offering flexible, fully online courses that fit your schedule. Whether you’re finishing a degree you’ve already started or beginning a new journey, our programs make it possible to reach your goals without putting your life on hold. Your admissions counselor will help guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way. You can apply to Bethel University today using our Online Application —it’s quick, simple, and built for you. Application Deadlines Start Date Deadline October 2025 September 22, 2025 November 2025 October 27, 2025 January 2026 December 15, 2025 February 2026 January 19, 2026 March 2026 February 23, 2026 April 2026 March 30, 2026 June 2026 May 4, 2026 July 2026 June 15, 2026 August 2026 July 20, 2026 Application Checklist Complete the Adult Degree Application for Admission Complete the entire Adult Degree Application thoroughly and submit the non-refundable application fee of $30. You can apply using the following methods: Bethel Online Application Official High School Transcripts Adult Degree students who have not attended a college previously or have attended college and earned fewer than 24 semester hours of credit must submit an official high school transcript. A high school equivalency diploma (HiSET or GED) may be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. A passing HiSET or GED score is considered to be a 2.0 GPA. A special education diploma or high school certificate is not acceptable. Request that official transcripts be sent from the high school directly to the Office of Admissions. For a transcript to be official, it may not be marked “Issued to Student." Bethel will accept official transcripts via mail, email from school, Parchment , or Clearinghouse. The mailing address is: Bethel University Office of Admissions 325 Cherry Ave. McKenzie, TN 38201 Official College Transcripts Students who have earned college credit  previously must request that official transcripts from all colleges attended be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. For a transcript to be official, it may not be marked “Issued to Student." Bethel will accept official transcripts via mail, Parchment , or Clearinghouse. The mailing address is: Bethel University Office of Admissions 325 Cherry Ave. McKenzie, TN 38201 Training documents: (i.e., Certificates). Applicants are asked to provide training documents to be eligible for credit for previous Fire and/or Law Enforcement Academy training, Advance Standing credit, or Prior Learning credit. Photo ID Applicants are asked to provide a photo ID. This could include a valid driver’s license, or another form of government-issued ID (such as a passport). Requirements for Applicants with Less than Three Years of Work Experience: Applicants lacking three years of work experience must submit: Two letters of recommendation An admissions essay A professional resume Transfer & Alternative Credit Transfer Credit All coursework transferred to Bethel University will be evaluated on a course by course basis. Transfer students must complete all requirements for the degree as stated in the catalog in force at the time of matriculation or a later edition of the catalog. Students transferring must complete all Bethel University core requirements not met by transferred equivalent courses. Course work, at college-level, degree-granting institutions not accredited by regional accrediting agency but are accredited as degree-granting institutions by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education, will be reviewed for transfer on a course by course basis. Credit determination is dependent upon course content and other documentation which the student maybe required to provide. The Registrar may consult with faculty as to the application of credit. No grade below a “C” or equivalent will be accepted as transfer credit. Grade points from hours accepted as transfer credit are not included in the Bethel University academic record. It is also important to note that students will not be allowed to duplicate credit. However, a student may petition to be granted an exception to these policies and have their credits and grade points considered. In that case, all credits and grades accepted by the Registrar’s evaluation of transfer credits from an accredited school will be accepted. Once a petition has been granted, the petition cannot be revoked. Transfer students who have completed less than 24 semester hours at an accredited institution must submit high school transcripts or GED scores, and unless otherwise exempt, SAT or ACT scores. Academy Credit Bethel University has established a faculty review process that allows the university to award credit for Fire and/or Law Enforcement Academy training. Bethel University accepts up to 30 semester hours in academy credit. These credits may only be applied to the student’s elective requirements. Military Training and Experience Military credit evaluations are provided for all Active Duty, Reserve and Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces. Bethel University accepts up to 60 semester hours of Advanced Standing credit from coursework and non-duplicated training experiences. These credits may only be applied to the student’s elective requirements. Prior Learning Credit Bethel University accepts a maximum of 30 credit hours of Prior Learning credit from law enforcement training. Prior Learning Credit may only be applied to Graduate programs when it is completed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). These credits may only be applied to the student’s elective credit. Frequently Asked Questions Adult Degree Admissions Criteria Applicants are considered based on the total picture of the materials submitted to the University. Adult Degree applicants who have not completed college credit are considered competitive for admission if they have at least an average cumulative grade point average and rank in the top half of their graduating classes. Any completed college-level work is expected to reflect average academic performance. Students wishing to transfer to Bethel must be eligible to return to their previous college to be admitted to Bethel University. Each application is considered on an individual basis as no two students will present the same credentials. Bethel also considers demonstrated interest as part of our admissions process. Students are encouraged to schedule a visit to campus, engage with our online events, and connect with their admissions counselors. The more you engage with Bethel, the more we can get to know you. High School Curriculum Each student admitted to Bethel University must have earned the minimum high school units as follows, or submit a passing combined score on the GED or the HISET: English—4 units (Journalism, speech, or business communications may not be substituted.) Mathematics—2 units (Preferably algebra I and II. Pre-algebra, arithmetic, applied mathematics, business mathematics, computer technology, or accounting I and II may not be substituted.) Natural/Physical Science—2 units (One unit must be a laboratory science. Computer science may not be substituted.) Social Science—2 units (Foreign language is not required; however, it is highly recommended.) High School Diploma Alternatives A high school equivalency diploma (GED) or (HISET) may be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. A passing GED or (HISET) combined score is considered to be a 2.0 GPA. A special education diploma or high school certificate is not acceptable. Need Help? We’ve got folks ready to help. Call (731) 352-4000 or send us an email