No. Walk-in visits are welcome during office hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Please call ahead.   The main office number is 210.924.4338.

You can call the Admissions Office at 210.924.4339 x 202 or email mranjel@bua.edu

The first step is to fill out the application for admission. The Admissions Office will contact you soon after that to assist you in the admissions process from applicant to accepted status. You may also apply online at www.bua.edu

Yes in the amount of $25.00.

Students who did not attend for two consecutive regular semesters must complete the Application for Admission. No application fee is required. 

Students who have been out five years or longer must reapply for admission.

First Time Students (Freshmen) – Individuals who have never attended an accredited college or university must submit along with your application for admission an official high school transcript showing the date of graduation, three reference letters, a health certificate and a brief written essay stating why you chose to study at BUA, SAT, ACT or THEA scores.  If you have not taken the SAT, ACT or THEA, the ACCUPLACER may be taken on campus for a fee of $10.00 during new student orientation week.              

High School Graduates – Along with your application for admission you are required to submit an official high school transcript showing the date of graduation, three reference letters, a health certificate and a brief written essay stating why you chose to study at BUA.   SAT, ACT or THEA scores. If you have not taken the SAT, ACT or THEA the ACCUPLACER may be taken on campus for a fee of $10.00 during new student orientation week.

General Education Development (GED) recipients – Along with the application for admission you are required to submit an official completed and passing copy of your GED scores, three reference letters, a health certificate and a brief written essay stating why you chose to study at BUA, SAT, ACT or THEA scores. If you have not taken the SAT, ACT or THEA, the ACCUPLACER may be taken on campus for a fee of $10.00 during new student orientation week. 

Transfer Students – Individuals who have attended or are attending another accredited university or college are required to submit official transcripts from previous schools attended along with the application for admission, three reference letters, a health certificate and a brief written essay stating why you chose to study at BUA. 

Special Students/Non-Credit Students – You are required to submit an application for admission and official transcripts from the last college or university you attended.

The best way to determine if BUA is the best match for you is to schedule an appointment for you to visit the campus and talk to the Admissions Counselor.

The Admissions Office will communicate with you by telephone, email or written communication (letter) advising you of the steps needed to finalize your admission to BUA. BUA staff is ready to assist you in the admission process step by step.

You will receive a formal letter from BUA informing you of your acceptance along with information about the new student orientation activity which is held every semester for all new incoming students.

You receive information regarding financial aid by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 210.924.4338 x 214 or by emailing aacosta@bua.edu

Yes.   Any eligible student who applies for admission to BUA is required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Contact Sylvia Trujillo at 210.924.438 x 206 or email at strujillo@bua.edu for a housing application.