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Bethany Transfer Students

In order to assist Bethany University students, Holy Names University is offering guaranteed financial assistance as well as flexibility of transferrable units for all undergraduate students. Graduate students will be provided flexibility of transfer units in order to maximize the coursework previously completed.

We do still have limited roster spots available for student athletes desiring to transfer. We offer the following intercollegiate sports:

• Men’s Program: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf
• Women’s Program: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Softball
• Beginning Fall 2012: Baseball and Women’s Tennis

Undergraduate Bethany students, including those who were to begin as freshman in fall 2011, desiring to attend Holy Names University should contact:

Steve Spencer
Associate Director of Admissions, Holy Names University
Phone: (510) 436-1124
Email: spencer@hnu.edu
Fax: (510) 436-1325

Graduate Bethany students, including those who were to begin their program in fall 2011, desiring to attend Holy Names University should contact:

Brian O’Rourke
Dean of Admissions and Recruitment, Holy Names University
Phone: (510) 436-1195
Email: orourke@hnu.edu
Fax: (510) 436-1325

If Bethany students wish to apply to attend Holy Names University for Fall 2011 the following is the desired timeline of activities:

• Submission of Undergraduate application for all students: July 25, 2011
• Receipt of transcripts by: July 25, 2011
• FAFSA submitted to Holy Names University: July 25, 2011
• Deposit and submission of Intent to Enroll: August 12, 2011
• Submission of Housing Application: August 1, 2011

Tuition and Fees

Bethany Students who are accepted to Holy Names University will have the following tuition and fees for the first year of study:

Academic Year 2011-12

Traditional Semester Undergraduate:

• Tuition (based on full time status) - $30,050/year ($15,025 per semester)
• Campus Fee (Fall and Spring) - $340/year ($170 per semester)
• Orientation Fee - $70/year (first year only)
• Room (Double) - $5,370/year ($2,685 per semester)
• Board (14 meal plan) - $4,720/year ($2,360 per semester)

The estimated cost for a full time undergraduate student living on campus for the fall 2011-12 = $40,550.

Graduate Student:

• Tuition (based on full time status) - $800 per unit (most courses are 3 units)
• Campus Fee (Fall and Spring) - $340/year ($170 per semester)
• Room (Double) - $5,370/year ($2,685 per semester)
• Board (14 meal plan) - $4,720/year ($2,360 per semester)

These rates are for the 2011-12 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to increase every year.

Financial Aid/Scholarships

For Bethany students coming in as full time semester undergraduates for the Fall 2011 or Spring 2012 semesters who live on campus, Holy Names University will guarantee a minimum scholarship of $15,000 per year.

All students will then be evaluated for additional academic merit scholarships at the time of application as well as additional need based financial assistance based on their submission of a FAFSA.

Music and Athletic talent scholarships are available for full time semester undergraduates.

Semester Undergraduate Academic Programs

Biological Science
Business:
• Communications
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Sports Management
Child Development
Criminology
English
History
Intercultural Peace and Justice
International Relations
Latin American and Latino/a Studies
Liberal Studies
Multimedia Arts and Communications
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Psychobiology
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Sports Biology

• Pre-Professional Preparations

Graduate Programs

MBA
Counseling Psychology
Culture and Spirituality
Education
English
Music
Nursing
Pastoral Ministries

Academic Credit and Transfer policies for Bethany Students

Undergraduate Students

Students with no prior university coursework, who had originally intended to matriculate at Bethany in Fall 2011, will be subject to the normal HNU University admission requirements.

Students transferring from Bethany: Undergraduate transfer GPA of 2.0 will be required. Only students in good academic standing at Bethany prior to closure may transfer.

Courses From Other Institutions

With the exception of remedial and vocational courses, Holy Names University accepts credit for courses passed with grades of C- or higher at any regionally accredited, degree-granting two- or four-year college or university. Generally, California community college courses are transferred according to California State University guidelines. Credit for P.E. activity courses is limited to 6 semester units. The maximum number of units that may be transferred from a two-year college is 70.

Reasonable consideration is given to comparable transfer courses in satisfying the University's General Education requirements. The faculty in each major area decide which transfer courses may be used to satisfy requirements for the major.

HNU will consider waiving the residency requirement for those undergraduates within 30 units of a Bethany degree.

Graduate Students

Total Units and Grade Point Average

The candidate for the Master’s degree must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 cumulative and term grade point average. All classes must be passed with grades of B- or better. Only graduate and upper-division courses approved in advance by the Program Director may be included in the degree program. The candidate for the graduate Certificate must complete the units required by the program with a 3.0 cumulative and term grade point average. All classes must be passed with grades of B- or better.

Transfer of Credit

With the approval of the Graduate Program Director, all applicable semester units from Bethany may be accepted for transfer into a degree or credential program. Transfer courses accepted for a program must have been taken within the established seven-year time limit and have been completed at the same level of academic competency and performance as required by comparable courses at Holy Names University. Official transcripts must be requested by the student and sent directly from the institution to the HNU Registrar’s Office.

Time Limit

All courses and the comprehensive examination, thesis, project, practicum, or recital for the Master’s Degree must be completed within seven calendar years. An extension of time will be granted only in exceptional cases and on the basis of a written petition submitted by the student, with the approval of the Graduate Curriculum and Standards Committee, to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Students who are working for certificates or credentials as part of degree programs should follow the time limits and grade requirements described for the Master’s degree. The time limit for fulltime students in non-degree certificate programs is described under specific programs, such as fall or spring term sabbatical or nine-month certificate programs. Part-time students in the Department of Education’s credential and certificate programs are subject to the seven-year time limit and to changes in requirements made by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) that occur during their time of credential or certificate preparation. Part-time students accepted in other non-degree certificate programs are subject to the seven-year time limit and course changes as deemed necessary by the specific Program Director and as approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Language Requirement

All candidates for the Master’s degree are expected to demonstrate correct and effective use of English, both written and oral.

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