Selma University

1501 Lapsley St. Selma, Alabama 36701

(334) 872-2533 Brief History:

Selma University was founded in 1878 to train ministers and teachers. Selma University is a four-year institution that offers ministerial degrees as well as general study degrees. Selma University is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) in Canada and the United States, and is owned and operated by the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention, Inc. Weekly Chapel Service held~ Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m., Student Attendance required!

Degrees Offered: A.A. Bible and Theology B.A. Bible and Pastoral Ministry B.A. General Studies B.A. General Studies, w/concentrations in

Business Administration Biology Physical Education Bible, Theology and Christian Education

M.A. Bible and Pastoral Ministry M.A. Bible and Christian Education

Selma University College of Allied Health Program: Associate of Health Science degree (Nursing Care/Phlebotomy Care) Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician

Graduate Tuition $250.00 per credit hour or $1500.00 per semester max hours (6). NO OUT-OF-STATE FEES (Subject to Change)

Admissions Procedure: Complete and return an official Application and Entry Essay to Selma University. Have all official transcripts from your previous high school(s) and college(s) sent to Selma University. Have Immunization Record, Physical Examination Form, & TB-skin test results. Three Character Reference Recommendations (Form online at www.Selmauniversity.edu ) Selma University has an “Open Door” policy (“ACT” & “SAT” scores are not required, but encouraged)

For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (334) 872-2533, Ext. 116 or 117, Fax (334) 875-0002

E-mail: admissions@selmauniversity.edu

Student Financial Aid: For more information contact, the Financial Aid Office at (334) 872-2533, Ext. 112 or 113 Federal Pell Grants Institutional Scholarships

Association Scholarships Veteran’s Benefits

General Education Core Course Requirements: (All four-year degree programs require at least the minimal core of 30 hours in Bible and Theology)

English Composition 6 hours Computer 3 hours Fundamentals of Communication 3 hours History 6 hours Literature 3 hours Social Behavior 6 hours Aesthetic Awareness 3 hours Physical Education 3 hours Biology 8 hours Bible and Theology 30 hours

Mathematics 6 hours

It is the responsibility of the student to…

1. Review and consider all information about a school’s program BEFORE enrolling. 2. Pay special attention to the application for student financial aid, complete it accurately, and submit it on time to

the right place. Errors can delay or prevent receiving aid. 3. Know all the deadlines for applying or reapplying for aid and meet them. 4. Provide all documentation, corrections, and/or new information requested by either the Student Financial

Services Office or the agency to which the application was submitted. 5. Notify the University of any Information that has changed since application was made for financial aid. 6. Read, understand and keep copies of all forms requiring signature. 7. Repay any student loans he/she has. When a student signs a promissory note, he/she is agreeing to repay the

loan. 8. Attend an entrance and exit interview at the university if you have a Federal Direct Student Loan. 9. Notify the University of any Change in name, address, or attendance status. If a student has a loan, the student

must also notify the lender of any changes. 10. Satisfactorily perform the work agreed upon, if employed for a federal work-study job. 11. Understand the university’s refund policy.

The student has the right to ask a university…

1. For the names of the university’s accrediting and licensing organizations. 2. For a copy of the documents describing the institution’s accreditation or licensing. 3. About its programs, instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities, and its faculty. 4. What the cost of attending is and what its policy is on refunds to students who drop out.

What financial assistance is available, including information on all Federal, state, local, private and institutional financial aid programs.

5. Who its financial aid personnel are, where they’re located, and how to contact them for information. 6. What the procedures and deadlines are for submitting applications for each available financial aid program. 7. How it selects financial aid recipients. 8. How it determines financial need, including cost of education and resources available. 9. How much of one’s need, as determined by the university, had been met. 10. How and when one receives financial aid 11. To explain each type and amount of assistance in the financial aid package 12. What the interest rate is on any student loan, the total amount to be repaid, what length of time for

repayment and when repayment must start, and what cancellation or deferment provisions apply. 13. If offered a federal work-study job—what kind of job it is, what hours are to be worked, what the duties

will be, what the rate of pay will be, and how and when wages will be paid. 14. To reconsider an aid package, if the student believes a mistake has been made, or if enrollment or financial

circumstances have changed. 15. How the university determines whether a student is making satisfactory progress, and outcomes of

unsatisfactory progress. 16. What special facilities and services are available to persons with disabilities.