Dear Applicant,We are thankful that you have decided to apply for admission to Calvary Chapel Bible College. Before beginning this application, please confirm that you require CCBC to sponsor an F-1 student visa. If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or do not require an F-1 visa, please complete the appropriate on-campus or online application instead. This International Student Application is for applicants who require CCBC to issue an I-20 and sponsor an F-1 student visa to study on campus. International applicants should complete this application in full and provide all required supporting documentation as part of the admissions process.
Please note that international applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee as part of the application process. Your application will not be reviewed until the required fee and all application materials have been received.
The following application must be completed by the student applying for admission. Please ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and incomplete applications cannot be processed.
The personal information you provide in this application will be held in confidence and handled in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). For more information about CCBC and our programs, please visit our website at calvarychapelbiblecollege.com.IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
• Please allow sufficient time to complete this application. The application does not automatically save all information entered, so we recommend preparing your responses and required documents before beginning.
• Once you click "Submit," you will not be able to edit your entries. Please carefully review all information before submitting.
• If you need assistance, please contact our Admissions Office at 941.900.3880. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Which program are you applying for? Please read the following descriptions and make your selection below:Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.) – 2 years, 60 credits This degree is intended to provide a Biblical foundation for students to live out an applied Christian worldview in their calling.Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.) – 4 years, 120 credits This degree is intended to provide a Biblical foundation for students that will equip them to serve in lay or vocational ministry and prepare them for graduate level studies in Bible and ministry.High School Dual Enrollment - This program is intended for students of at least 16 years of age or 11th grade level who desire to complete college courses at CCBC while concurrently completing their high school diploma (off-campus and online only).Audit – Our audit program is designed for off-campus students who desire personal enrichment in class sessions, are able to attend at least 75% of the class meetings, and will not have graded homework. Those desiring to audit should fill out the Audit Application.
What is your desired enrollment status?Please read the following descriptions and make your selection below.Online - You do not plan to take any on-site coursesFull-Time, On-Campus - You plan to take 12-18 credits and live on campus in CCBC housing.Full-Time, Off-Campus - You plan to take 12-18 credits and live off campus in your own housing.Part-Time, Off-Campus - You plan to take less than 12 credits and live off campus in your own housing.
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Please provide the following information about the schools you have attended.
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Official high school transcripts (or GED) are required for admission to Calvary Chapel Bible College. Therefore, we ask that you please contact your high school and request that your official transcript be sent to [email protected] or by mail to:Calvary Chapel Bible CollegeAttn: Admissions4200 32nd St. W. Unit ABradenton, FL 34205Homeschool Students: Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions Department by the parent/overseer, with their signature.International Students: Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States require a course-by-course evaluation by a service such as World Education Services (http://www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (www.ece.org).
Transferring Credits:Once you have submitted official college transcripts, if you are interested in transferring previous earned credits, please email [email protected] to request a transfer credit evaluation.View CCBC's transfer policy here: https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/academics/transfer-policy/
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Please briefly tell us a little bit more about yourself in the space provided below each question.
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Your application requires one pastoral reference from a pastor, elder, or ministry leader at your local church (someone not related to you). Please choose someone who knows you well and can speak to your character and walk with the Lord.Once your application is submitted, a link to the pastoral reference form will be sent to the reference you provided.Therefore, we strongly recommend you contact your reference right away to:
Let them know the form is coming,
Ask them to check their email (including spam/junk folders), and
Encourage them to complete it as soon as possible.
In some cases, the Admissions Department may request additional references or follow-up information.
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 permits students the right to inspect their files. Because of the importance of preserving the confidentiality of a reference, the Act permits an applicant to waive his/her right of access to the reference.
By checking the box below, you, the applicant, willingly waive your right to see this reference prior to enrollment, knowing that this waiver is not required as a condition of admission.
Please read the Doctrinal Statement before proceeding.Although it may not automatically disqualify an applicant from being accepted, departure from the Doctrinal Statement may, in the evaluation of the College, constitute grounds for denying admission to CCBC, subsequent dismissal, or prohibition from graduating.
Please read the following and acknowledge & agree below.CALVARY CHAPEL BIBLE COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, NATIVE LANGUAGE, NATIONALITY, OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY. AS AN INSTITUTION, CALVARY CHAPEL BIBLE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMITTANCE AND/OR DISMISS ANY PERSON WHO DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE PRINCIPLES, POLICIES, AND EXPECTATIONS SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL CATALOG.I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT'S OWN HAND. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF ANYONE OTHER THAN ME, THE STUDENT, HAS COMPLETED ANY PART OF THIS APPLICATION, IT IS MY DUTY TO INFORM THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.ALL OF THE INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (PROVIDING FALSE, INCORRECT, OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR DENYING ADMISSION, SUBSEQUENT DISMISSAL, OR PROHIBITION FROM GRADUATING.) By checking the box below, you are confirming that you have read and agree to the above terms and conditions above.
Once submitted, you’ll receive an email confirmation. If anything is missing, our Admissions team will follow up with you. We’re excited for what God has in store!
A non-refundable international application fee is required to submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until the application fee has been received.
