First-Time Freshman

Who Is A First-Time Freshman?

A student is considered a First-Time Freshman when they have not completed any college coursework since graduation from high school or receiving the equivalent to a high school diploma.
Current high school students that are interested in attending BridgeValley after graduating from high school should apply to BridgeValley as a First-Time Freshman.

Why BridgeValley?
We understand college can be scary, especially for new students. We're here to help. At both BridgeValley campuses, you'll find helpful, friendly staff to provide guidance and advice as you choose classes and start down a new career path.   We are here to help with the entire process and corresponding paperwork from applying, financial aid, and acceptance.  Once you become a BridgeValley student, you won't become just another number.

Our staff is here through the registration process and to lend assistance at any time to any student.
BridgeValley maintains an open-door admissions policy; meaning no matter your prior GPA and no matter when you apply, you are still eligible for admission to the college.

While there is no deadline to complete the admission process, it is particularly important for high school applicants who have college credit from dual-enrollment to submit their college transcripts in a timely manner to ensure there is adequate time to review them for transfer credit.

The Admissions Process
  1. Submit an application for general admission to BridgeValley
  2. Submit a *Final Official copy of your high school transcript sent to BridgeValley
  3. Submit ACT/SAT/Accuplacer scores prior to your advising appointment
  4. Standardized test scores are not reviewed as part of the general admissions process, but are used by our advising team for placement in college level Math and English
  5. If you have already completed college level Math and English standardized test scores are NOT required.
  6. Submit *Final Official copies of all college transcripts where dual-credit classes were taken
  7. BridgeValley Community & Technical College cannot make any guarantees regarding transfer credits without an official review by the Office of the Registrar. However, if you're interested in seeing what credits have transferred in the past, or learning about our articulation agreements, you can do so HERE.
If you have any questions or need anything please call 304-205-6600 or email [email protected].

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* For a transcript to be considered Final it must show that you are no longer enrolled/registered for courses at that institution. For a transcript to be considered Official it must be sent directly by the issuing institution to BridgeValley.  This can be completed electronically, through physical mail, or through a sealed and stamped envelope delivered directly to the BridgeValley Admissions Office.