Citizenship Information

Are you a citizen of the United States? *

Yes

No

Program Information

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.

Program of Study *

Associate of Biblical Studies

Bachelor of Biblical Studies

High School Dual Enrollment

What is your desired enrollment status?
Please read the following descriptions and make your selection below.

Full-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.

Online - You do not plan to take any on-site courses

Enrollment Status *

What semester are you hoping to start your classes? *

Ex: Fall 2025, Spring 2026

Family Information

Do you currently live with your parents/guardians? *

Yes

No

Marital Status *

Ethnicity:

Are you Hispanic or Latino? *

Yes

No

Select one or ore of the following races: *

Church Information

What is the name of your home church? *

How long have you been attending this church? *

Photo Uploads

Government-Issued Photo ID

Please upload a photo of your government-issued ID (Driver's License, Passport, State ID, etc.) *

Photo

Please upload a photo of yourself. (This will be used as your school profile photo) *

Educational Information

Please provide the following information about the schools you have attended.

Education Level

What is the highest level of education you have completed? *

Have you completed High School? *

Yes

No

Name of High School

What is the name of your High School, Charter Program, or Homeschool

Date of High School Graduation

MM/DD/YYYY

Special Education

Were you enrolled in any Special Education programs during High School? *

Yes

No

Have you ever attended a CCBC Affiliate? *

Yes

No

Colleges You've Attended

Please list the names of all colleges you have attended, degrees earned, and dates of attendance.

Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for admission to Calvary Chapel Bible College. Therefore, we ask that you please contact the your High School or the institution you last attended and request that your official transcript be sent to [email protected] or by mail to:

Calvary Chapel Bible College
Attn: Admissions
4200 32nd St. W. Unit A
Bradenton, FL 34205

Homeschool Students: Official transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Department directly from the parent/overseer with their signature.

International Students: Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States may 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/

Unofficial Transcript Upload

Optional: If you have an electronic, unofficial version of your transcript, you may upload it here which may expedite the processing of your application.

Personal Conduct Information

Have you had a history involving any of the following *

Conduct Explanation:

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please give an explanation with dates. You may also leave a note here requesting a phone call to discuss these things with a staff member.

Short Essay Questions

Please briefly tell us a little bit more about yourself in the space provided below each question.

Essay 1

Briefly describe your experience when you first put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. Please include an approximate date. Also, please describe your current relationship with the Lord. What is your devotional and prayer life like? *

Essay 2

Briefly describe the main influencers (teachers, podcasts, authors) who have shaped you and please explain why you desire to attend Calvary Chapel Bible College? *

Essay 3

Describe your experiences with serving in ministry, both church and para-church, and what your plans are for a career or ministry opportunities after you graduate CCBC? *

Pastoral Reference

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.

Reference Information and Agreement *

I willingly waive my right

Name of Pastoral Reference *

Reference Phone Number *

Name of Reference's Church/Organization *

Reference Email *

Please make sure the email is correct

Agreements

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.

I have read and agree with the Doctrinal Statement. *

Yes

No

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.

I have read and agree to the terms and conditions listed above. *

Yes

No

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!