Freshman Applicants

Freshman Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants should have an earned GPA of 2.0 in a college
preparatory curriculum or better. Complete applications will include:

• A completed application for admission and a $30 non-refundable application fee.
  Checks or money orders should be made payable to “Becker College.”
  
• An official copy of the secondary school transcript sent directly to Becker College.
  Students who have received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) must forward an
  official score report. Freshman admission is contingent upon the applicant’s final
  graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED. Applicants will
  need to have a final transcript submitted to Becker College following the release of
  final grades.
  
• SAT I or ACT scores. Becker College’s CEEB code is 3079. 
  
• One letter of recommendation, which attests to the applicant’s individual
  qualifications. Becker College recognizes that all students are individuals and will
  consider each applicant’s personal strengths and achievements. Any other
  supporting materials that are submitted will be considered. 
  
• Optional: Essay on any topic, approximately 250-500 words in length.
  
• Applicants whose GPA falls below a 2.0 or whose curriculum was not entirely college
  preparatory; will be reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants must submit all the
  items listed above and two letters of recommendation (one from a guidance
  counselor); an essay and/or a personal interview.
  
• Students applying to Health and Sciences majors please see Health and Sciences
  Applicants section for specific entrance requirements. 

Freshman Applicants: Health and Sciences Applicants

• Applicants seeking admission to Nursing or Veterinary Science and Technology must:
  Earn a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better.
  
• Complete 2 years of college preparatory secondary level school science including
  Biology with a lab and Chemistry with a lab. Both courses must be completed within
  7 years with a minimum grade of C+. A four-credit college course in Biology with a
  lab and a four-credit college Chemistry course with a lab within 7 years with grades
  of C+ or better will also satisfy the pre-requisite science requirement.
  
• Complete 2 years of college preparatory level secondary school mathematics
  including Algebra I and II or Algebra I and Geometry. Both courses must be
  completed within 7 years with a minimum grade of C+. A three-credit college course
  in College Algebra within 7 years with a grade of C+ or better will also satisfy the prerequisite math requirement.
  
• Complete 3 years of secondary school English with a grade of C or better.
  
• Based on placement test results, students may be required to take MATF1002, Math
  for Health Sciences, or ENGF1001, Foundations of Writing, concurrently with or prior
  to clinical courses. Early placement testing is advised to avoid delay in beginning
  clinical coursework.
  
• Students who do not meet the above criteria but satisfy the general admissions
  requirements of the college may be accepted into the Liberal Studies program. They
  can then take the appropriate courses to allow them to meet the admission
  requirements of the Nursing or Veterinary Science program. Current Becker
  students will be given priority for admission over non-Becker students with similar
  academic qualifications.
  
• Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and the requirements listed above
  are minimums. All students applying for admission to the nursing program (including
  internal and external transfers) are required to take the HESI Admission Assessment.
  This test is administered at Becker on a monthly basis and costs $35. Information
  about the test content can be found here and a study guide can be
  ordered from here. 
  Students who have taken the HESI Admission Assesment at another 
  institution may contact that institution to have their score sent to Becker.
  Prospective students can call the nursing department at 508-791-9241
  ext 305 for information on testing dates.
  
• Nursing application deadlines are as follows: September applicant: February 1st,
  January applicant: October 1st, and May applicant: January 1st.