Admissions

Policies and Requirements
O'More College of Design admits applicants whose ability, training, motivation, and interests indicate academic success. Admissions decisions are made on the basis of the following factors: an applicant's grades in core coursework (English, math, science, history/social sciences, foreign languages, and any art and design classes); ACT and/or SAT scores; and the quality and difficulty of previous education. If necessary, a departmental interview and portfolio (or home exam) may also be considered.

Application Procedure
Applicants to O'More College of Design must submit the following:

• A completed application including the Statement of Purpose;

• A $50.00 application fee (non-refundable);

• An official high school transcript indicating that the applicant graduated or GED test scores. ("Official" means that the transcript or scores should be sent directly from the issuing institution to O'More. If a student has completed more than 60 college hours, high school transcripts or GED scores are not required.);

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; and
  

• ACT and/or SAT scores. Students who have completed at least 60 hours of college work or are 21 years or older are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants may also need to be interviewed by their respective department chair. The interview provides the applicant an occasion to enhance his or her opportunities for acceptance, discuss personal interests, and further explore the educational possibilities that O'More offers. Applicants will need to bring a portfolio, or at least one piece of creative work reflective of their abilities, if they are required to interview with their department chair. If an applicant does not have an adequate portfolio, he or she will need to submit a home exam as assigned by the department chair.

Conditional Admittance
The Admissions Office may grant conditional admittance to a student who does not meet the normal admissions criteria. These students will be admitted on academic probation. Students on academic probation must attain at least a 2.5 GPA in their first semester of full-time study in order to continue; if this condition is not met, academic suspension will be imposed for the interval of one semester. If a student is not enrolled full-time, probation will continue until 12 hours have been completed. Students admitted on academic probation will be required to meet with an academic advisor on a regular basis as determined by the appropriate Department Chair.

Additional Information
Please consult the current college catalog, available on this site, for information specific to: applicants not seeking a degree; international students; Belmont University transient students seeking a minor; dual-enrolling high school students; audit admission; advanced placement; transcripts; veterans; and transfer students.