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Become a Battler

How to Apply

Six steps. Rolling admissions. A decision in two weeks.

The Six Steps

Path to Becoming a Battler

01

Complete the Application

Apply online via the AB Application or Common App. The application fee is $30 — and waived for any visitor or military family.

02

Send Your Transcripts

High school (and any prior college) transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected], or mailed to our Burbick Hall office.

03

Submit Test Scores (Optional)

AB is test-optional for most programs. Health Sciences and Honors applicants should review program-specific guidelines.

04

File Your FAFSA

Use the AB school code 003806. Most students file by March 1 for priority aid consideration; later filers still receive aid.

05

Connect With Your Counselor

Your dedicated AB admissions counselor will reach out within 24 hours to answer questions and tour you virtually or in person.

06

Confirm Your Place

Once admitted, complete your $200 enrollment deposit to reserve housing and class registration priority.

Pathways

Six Ways to Apply

AB welcomes students at every stage of life and learning.

First-Year

First-Year Students

Recommended GPA: 3.0+. Test-optional admission. Average admitted GPA: 3.42. Application opens August 1. Earliest decisions: October.

Transfer

Transfer Students

Up to 90 credits accepted. Articulation agreements with WV Northern, Pierpont, Fairmont State, BridgeValley, and Glenville State. Avg. transfer GPA: 3.10.

International

International Students

SEVP-certified F-1 issuance. TOEFL 70+, IELTS 6.0+, Duolingo 95+. Up to $20,000 merit. More details →

Graduate

Graduate Programs

MPAS, MSN, MPH, MSAT, MBA, M.Ed., M.A. Theology. Each program has unique deadlines and prerequisites.

Adult Learners

Adult Learners

Designed for working adults: eight-week online sessions, six start dates per year, prior-learning credit.

Homeschool

Homeschool Applicants

Submit a parent-prepared transcript with course descriptions and a graded writing sample. No GED required.

Deadlines

Application Timeline

AB uses rolling admissions. There is no single "deadline." Submit your application any time — we work to provide a decision within two weeks of receiving all materials.

That said, there are a few dates worth knowing:

For graduate programs, deadlines vary. The Master of PA Studies (MPAS) follows a CASPA cycle with applications due January 1 for fall enrollment. Other graduate programs use rolling admissions with target dates published on each program's page.

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Start Your Application

Three platforms accepted. All free to start. Application fee waived for any visitor or military family.

Recommended

The AB Application

The fastest, simplest way to apply. About 25 minutes to complete. Direct submission to AB.

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Most Popular Nationally

The Common App

If you're applying to multiple schools, use the Common App. AB accepts it with no supplement.

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Coalition

The Coalition Application

Designed for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. AB is a Coalition member.

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Questions?

Talk With a Counselor

Every applicant gets a dedicated counselor. Email or call us — we'd love to walk you through it.