Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

ADMISSIONS Beacon College accepts students on a rolling admissions basis with a priority application deadline of May1 st for fall applicants and December 1 st for spring applicants. Candidates who apply after the priority admissions deadline are processed on a space available basis. GENERAL ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE Admission Criteria The Beacon College Admissions professionals conduct a highly individualized assessment of each candidate’s application and documentation. Criteria for admission include: • Diagnosis of a specific learning disability or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); • Candidates must be socially mature and have demonstrated motivation to complete the academic requirements of an accredited college. These qualities are assessed in interviews with the professional staff and through psychological evaluations. United States Citizens The Beacon College Admissions Committee makes all candidacy decisions. In order to give each candidate full consideration, the Committee evaluates applicant files only when they are deemed complete. To complete requirements for admission, applicants must submit the following items: 1. completed admission application, together with a non-refundable fee of $50.00; 2. an official high school transcript with documentation of standard diploma or GED. Enrollment is contingent upon receipt of an evaluation of official and final high school transcript. 3. official transcripts from any other colleges attended; 4. a psycho-educational evaluation that provides clear evidence of a specific learning disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The date of the report must be less than three (3) years from the current date and include a cognitive assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist, neuropsychologist, school psychologist, or a certified school psychologist; 5. personal interview – on campus, telephone, or skype interviews can be arranged for prospective students; and 6. instructor or counselor recommendations. International Non-immigrant Students Beacon College is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. 1. Complete above requirements (i.e., steps one through six). The completed application may be scanned and emailed to admissions@beaconcollege.edu, faxed to 011-1-352-787-0796, or mailed to Beacon College, 105 East Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA. 2. Official Educational Documentation. a. Official high school transcript(s) – Please note that not all diploma types are acceptable for admission. Attendance at an international secondary school that uses a grading system different than the United States system will require a transcript evaluation. Evaluations are to be sent directly to Beacon College. Enrollment is contingent upon receipt of an evaluation of official and final high school transcript.

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