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Between the dream - and making it real.

The best careers are earned and the brightest futures are proven, at Berea. Your journey matters here. Every step forward counts—and we’re here to walk it with you.

First Year Students

Application ChecklistApplication Electives (Optionals)
✔ Online Application+ Quick Chat
✔ High School Transcript OR GED+ Student Self-Inventory
✔ FAFSA+ Recommendations
✔ Test Scores (optional)+ Short Statement
✔ Proof of Residency (if required)+ Personal Essay
+ Personal Submission
+ Activities Resume

Transfer Students

Application ChecklistApplication Electives (Optionals)
✔ Online Application+ Student Self-Inventory
✔ High School Transcript OR GED+ Recommendations
✔ College Transcript(s)+ Short Statement
✔ FAFSA+ Personal Submission
✔ Quick Chat with an Admissions Specialist OR
Personal Transfer Essay 		+ Activities Resume
✔ Test Scores (optional)+ Personal Essay
✔ Proof of Residency (if required)
View more info and FAQs for Transfer Applicants

International Students

Application ChecklistApplication Electives (Optionals)
✔ Online Application+ Personal Submission
✔ Copy of Official Secondary School Records
✔ Personal Essay
✔ 1 Teacher Recommendation
✔ Financial Resource Recommendation
✔ Official Test Scores
✔ International Financial Questionnaire
✔ Personal Essay
View more info and FAQs for International Applicants

Readmission Students

Application ChecklistApplication Electives (Optionals)
✔ Online Application+ Recommendations
✔ College Transcript(s)
✔ FAFSA
✔ Personal Readmit Essay
✔ Proof of Residency (if required)
View more info and FAQs for Readmit Applicants