associate of science: how to enroll

Step 1: Request an application from the Bergin University office or use the application form contained in the catalog.

Step 2: Complete and submit the application form. Include application fee, proof of identity, two letters of reference, an “Interest and Intent” essay identifying your interest in and intent to utilize the educational program.

Step 3: Send an official copy of your college transcripts to the University’s Office of Admissions.

Step 4: Applicants whose native language is not English and who did not attend a secondary school or college where English was the language of instruction, are required to provide their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test results.

Step 5: If notified of acceptance, review, sign and return all appropriate admissions documents.

Step 6: Out-of-the-area students need to arrange housing. If utilizing Bergin University’s housing, arrange with housing coordinator.

Step 7:Tuition and fees are due prior to attending the first class. Tuition and fees are the same regardless of the student’s home state or country. Payment must be made by mail or in-person. MasterCard , Visa, Discover and American Express credit cards accepted.

Step 8: Attend the Orientation (new students only)

Admission Status

Admission status at the University includes the following definitions:

(a) Applicant refers to an individual who is in the process of applying or whose application is currently being reviewed by the University;
(b) Provisionally accepted refers to the status of an applicant who has applied to the University but whose information is not yet complete or who has not met all the requirements, or whose case is being reviewed with the potential of waiving or substituting other experience for the missing admissions requirement(s);
(c) Student refers to an applicant who has been accepted to attend or who is currently attending University courses;
(d) Denied refers to the status of an applicant who did not meet the minimum admission requirements for their selected program and was denied admission;
(e) Academic probation refers to the status of a student whose University grade point average falls below an acceptable 2.00 either at mid-semester or at the semester’s end. Academic probation status must be cleared by the next evaluation point. Students who were accepted into a University degree program with a post-secondary GPA of less than 2.00 must successfully attain and maintain a 2.00 or higher GPA during their enrollment at the University;
(f) Academic disqualification refers to the status of a student who fails to clear his/her academic probation status within the probationary period.

Transfer of Credits

To the University -- General Policy
Bergin University will accept college level transfer credit to meet program expectations, with presentation of an official transcript of record from the awarding institution. Credit must: 1) have been completed at a U.S. Department of Education accredited institution; 2) be comparable to coursework required in the program of enrollment; 3) have been completed with a grade of “C” or better, for undergraduate programs, and a “B” or better for graduate level programs.

Students may be required to provide: a catalog record for the school where credit was earned and/or a course outline, establishing that learning outcomes for the coursework are comparable to that required in the course for which it will substitute. General education coursework must be identified within the broad categories of traditional general education as required by Bergin University.
Decisions on award of transfer credit is made by the Chief Academic Officer or assigned staff, in consultation with appropriate faculty. Academic credit awarded through “transfer” is not calculated in the overall cumulative GPA for the University, nor is credit applicable toward confirmation of Satisfactory Academic Progress.

To the University -- AS Program
Students seeking an AS degree may transfer specific General Education semester credits with a grade point average of 2.00 ( “C”) or better from an approved college or institution in order to fulfill the University’s G.E. requirements. A minimum of 18 semester credits and six elective credits meet the Bergin University G.E. Requirements for the AS degree.

An AS degree includes three credits each in the natural sciences, humanities, mathematics, in writing and speaking skills and six credits in the social and behavioral sciences as per the Bergin University General Education Requirement. See General Education Requirements section of our catalog for details.

From the University
Notice concerning Transferability of Credits and Degrees earned at our school:
Credits you earn in any of our programs in most cases will probably not be transferable to any other college or university. For example, if you entered our school as a freshman, you will still be a freshman if you enter another college or university at some time in the future even though you earned credits here at our school. In addition, if you earn a degree, diploma, or certificate in any of our programs, in most cases it will probably not serve as a basis for obtaining a higher level degree at another college or university.

Prior Learning Credit

The University recognizes the significance of prior learning. Students may request up to 6 credits* for training taken in workshops, seminars, business and professional courses, and other institutionally-sponsored trainings taken at an approved college or institution. Credits, if awarded, will be considered elective credits. Requests must be made in writing to the Chief Academic Officer whose no-fee assessment will be based on the same principles of relevance and instructional hours as transfer credits. Official documentation of the course curriculum and evidence of successful completion of the course are required. Decisions are final. There is no appeal process.
* University workshops, seminars and courses may be awarded full credit for the hours of related professional study.

International and Immigrant Visas

Students must follow the procedures regulated by their M-1 visa status. Immigrant visa residents must provide their assigned “A-number” or verification of legal residency in California. Bergin University offers no visa services. The University is approved to offer I-20 immigration forms for full time students who meet their country’s criteria. Please contact us for details. Classes are taught in English so proficiency is critical. Applicants whose native language is not English and who did not attend a secondary school or college where English was the language of instruction, are required to provide their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test results.

Concurrent Enrollment

Due to the intensive nature of the University’s courses, students enrolled in an AS degree program are limited in the number of professional certificate programs they may take during the semester. Courses taken concurrently at other institutions will not be limited.