Admissions Requirements

A completed application form containing evidence of:
• Personal salvation through Jesus Christ as well as Christian growth and involvement in church and other Christian activities.

• Adequate social adjustment. In evaluating an application, consideration is also given to the reasonableness of an applicant's expectations concerning education at Grace Bible College.

• Official high school transcript (indicating rank in class) or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. It is the responsibility of the applicants to have their transcripts sent directly to the College. If previous college work has been taken, transcripts of all such work must be submitted directly to Grace Bible College.

• ACT or SAT scores. The ACT assessment is preferred, however, SAT will be accepted. At the time of taking the test, students should request that a record of their scores be sent to Grace Bible College. The ACT college code is '2001'. The SAT college code is '0809'. Scores may be used for purposes of counsleing, guidance, and placement.

Transfer Applicants

A transfer applicant is someone who has attended another college. The applicant will be evaluated on previous course work at the college level. High school records will also be reviewed for those who have earned fewer than 24 semester hours at the college level.

Evidence of honorable withdrawal from other colleges is required. Academic disqualification at another college will necessitate special consideration.

Failure to furnish a complete and valid record of all previous college experience may mean cancellation of the student's privilege of admission.

Transfer of Credit

Grace Bible College makes every effort to transfer credit for academic work completed at other colleges.

Grace Bible College will accept transfer credits from the following types of institutions:
1. All regionally accredited institutions
2. All institutions accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education
2. Technical and vocational institutions for arts and sciences courses
4. Unaccredited colleges upon completion of 28 credit hours at GBC with a 2.00 accumulative GPA

Credit earned at accredited colleges or schools with a grade of "C" or better and equivalent in content to Grace Bible College will usually be accepted.

Transfer students will receive an Evaluation of Transfer Credit. This evaluation will detail how course work completed at other colleges will transfer to Grace Bible College.

Credits transferred are recorded on the student's academic record and will apply toward graduation requirements. Grades are not transferred.

Once transfer credits have been granted, a subsequent change of program or major may result in a change in the number of transfer credits accepted.

Admissions with BA or BS Degree

The BA degree and some BS degrees earned at an accredited college will qualify a student to enroll in the three-year Bachelor of Theology program with possible emphasis in Pastoral Ministry, Missions, or Youth Ministry.

High School Students

High school seniors are welcome to enroll at Grace Bible College with the following provisions:

The applicant must complete a Special Student Application.

The applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher and a high school transcript indicating a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

The applicant must enroll in one 100 level course and successfully complete it before a second course may be selected. 200 level courses may be considered after successful completion of the 100 level course.

After earning 9 credit hours, the applicant should be expected to complete GBC's admissions process.

International Students

International students are welcome at Grace Bible College. Special requirements are: evidence that he/she is a graduate of an accredited secondary school, proficiency in English, financial responsibility for both transportation and educational costs, and ability to satisfactorily cope with college level work in America. International Student Application For Admission forms will be sent upon request.

International students are required to pay for their entire year in advance of their arrival at GBC. The amount due before the student's arrival is determined by estimating class load, room, board, books, fees, and any other known expenses. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Administration.

Veteran Students

Grace Bible College is recognized for training veterans under the VA Education Programs and complies in full with all reporting requirements of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans entering as transfer students will be given a written statement of the credit granted in transfer and the number of credits which are required to complete the program in which they are enrolling. This information will also be provided to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Students receiving Veterans Benefits whose accumulative grade point average (GPA) is below 2.00 for two consecutive semesters may have their benefits terminated. The College will inform the Department of Veterans Affairs when students fail to come off academic probation after two consecutive semesters.

Students may qualify for Veterans Benefits after they raise their accumulative GPA to 2.00 or higher.