Information for Transfer Students

Trying to piece together the credits you've already earned with what you'll need at Bethel can be overwhelming. There are lots of requirements, details, and class options to sort out, but if you do some research and put in a little time, we can help you come up with a solid plan to keep you on track.

Don't worry, this first schedule is just a place to get started. You will have the opportunity to connect with your academic advisor during Welcome Week to work through any questions or concerns you may have.

Here are the steps you'll need to complete to register for classes:

The steps below are for transfer students—students who have attended another college after graduating from high school. If this isn't you, or you're not sure, check out the Transfer or New Student page.

• Print and read through the entire New Student Information Packet.
• Indicate courses you will transfer to Bethel.
• If you're bringing in AP or CLEP credits, let us know which ones.
• Choose between two options of the fine arts and Western heritage courses in the Gen Ed. curriculum.
• Indicate your preference for GES108 Introduction to Life at Bethel.
• If you are planning to take a foreign language or math course your first semester, check out the requirements and placement testing information.
• Choose a major you are interested in. (You can change your mind later, even after you get to Bethel—but indicating your preference now will help you get started with the right courses.)
• If you are interested in a minor, indicate the one(s) you are interested in. (Minors are not required and you can always pick one up later.)
• Print a 4-year plan for the major(s) you are interested in. Fresh Start students should skip to the final step.
• If you indicated AP, CLEP, or transfer credits earlier, cross off the classes that these credits replace.
• Using the 4-year plan you selected, fill out the courses you want to take your first year on a blank 4-year plan (excel | pdf).
• Create your first semester schedule by selecting specific class sections found in the fall 2009 class schedule. Classes are listed by department and the Course Prefix by Department list can help you find a specific class. Check out the list of classes meeting Gen. Ed. Requirements.
• Write your class choices on your Registration Worksheet. Sometimes classes fill up, so you'll want to have a few "back-up" classes in mind.
• Complete the Registration Summary.
• You're done! Bring your completed registration pages 8-21 to a Transfer Advising Session or mail them to the Office of the Registrar.