admissions requirements
There are several admissions categories under which you may qualify for studies at CBC.
Regular student (full or part time)
Transfer student
Advanced student
Conditional admission
Continuing student
Home school student
US & International students
Casual or Audit Students
Regular student (full or part time) applicants must...
I. be at least 17 years of age
II. be a Christian and be willing to grow in discipleship
III. have earned a high school diploma with a minimum average of 60% in the grade 12 year. Grade 12 courses should include English 12 or provincial/state equivalent.
Students who scored less than 65% in English 12, will be required to take a Writing for College course.
Students with Communications 12 will be considered for Admission, but will be required to take a Writing for College course and may be restricted to 12 credit hours per semester.
Students who have a GPA lower than 2.0 on their most recent transcript will also be required to take Writing for College and may be restricted to 12 credit hours per semester.
Transfer Students must have...
I. a minimum of 65% in courses they wish to transfer to Columbia. Courses from a non-accredited institution will be evaluated on an individual basis.
II. no unsettled obligations or grievances in previous institution(s).
III. a clear testimony of spiritual growth
IV. articulate a rationale for transferring
Advanced student
First-year students who have successfully completed at least one year of post-secondary academic studies may enroll in some 200 level courses in consultation with the Academic Dean.
Conditional Admission
Certain students may qualify for a conditional offer of admission when...
I. the applicant is waiting for final transcripts.
II. the student has less than a 60% average
III. the student was on a modified program (including those who did not take English12)
IV. the student has not completed high school (must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have been out of school for at least one year). These applications for admission will be considered on an individual basis.
Continuing Student (2nd year or BA)
Continuing students are those who have completed a year of studies at CBC. Second Year 35-68 hours BA or 3rd & 4th years 69-126 hours In order to continue with studies at CBC, students need...
- a minimum GPA of 2.5 for 2nd year, and 2.5 for 3rd & 4th years (deficiency results in being assigned to Academic Assistance; in some cases re-admission may be denied.)
- no unsettled obligations or grievances from previous school year
Home School Student
Columbia Bible College welcomes applicants from graduates of home-based schools and from other unaccredited and/or non-traditional secondary education programs. Each candidate who is unable to present provincially/state-examined matriculation subjects is evaluated personally in order to gauge their readiness for college-level studies.
Home-schooled students should consider providing us with SAT or ACT scores or GED marks. They should also provide an educational background chart to serve as a transcript.
Contact us for more information or if you have any questions or to request an educational background chart to be sent/faxed to you.
International Students
U.S. Students:
Requirements are the same as Canadian students. We will send you your student visa forms upon acceptance to Columbia. You will obtain your student visa at the time of border crossing. You will need to show the letters from CBC and a statement of your account (that you can afford your schooling) and pay the $125 student authorization fee.
Non-U.S. International Students:
There is a $450 application fee, $300 of which will be credited to your account upon arrival and enrollment.
In order to be accepted, a foreign student, whose first language is not English, must have a minimum score of 550 for the paper based TOEFL or 213 for the computer based TOEFL or 79 for the iBT based TOEFL.
Students must arrange to be tested by an approved agency in their country. Students should do this at least two (2) months prior to the beginning of the semester at Columbia Bible College. This will allow time for the results to be returned to Columbia. Acceptance at CBC will be dependent on receiving these test scores.
For TOEFL information, please contact:
TOEFL Program Office
International Testing & Training Programs
P.O. Box 6155 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
08541-6155
Tel (609) 951-1675 Fax (609) 520-1093
www.toefl.org
When writing the TOEFL, indicate code 0030 on the forms so that results will be forwarded directly to Columbia Bible College.
In order to be accepted to a regular college program, an international student must:
· Have completed high school - submit transcript with application portfolio
· Be at least 18 years of age
· Have proof of a minimum of 3 months of medical insurance (after 3 months in British Columbia, you are eligible for BC Medical Insurance at a minimal cost)
Dates Application deadline - June 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester
STUDENT AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDYING IN CANADA
Anyone wishing to study in Canada who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident must obtain a student authorization before entering Canada. Those students in Canada on a visitor's visa must leave Canada and re-enter with the Student Authorization. Depending on your country of citizenship you may also be required to obtain an entry visa. Students should contact the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate once they are accepted to Columbia Bible College.
Visit: www.sources.com/canemb.htm for Canadian Embassies around the world.
To obtain your student authorization, the following documentation will be required:
· Offer of admission to Columbia Bible College and information about the expected time to complete the program
· Evidence of adequate funds - the visa officer will expect you be able to support yourself (and family where applicable) during your program of study. You may be required to bring financial documents to prove you have the necessary funds (bank statements, scholarship & bursary awards and/or pledges of support from other organizations/individuals)
· Return ticket or evidence that funds will be available for that purpose
· Proof of medical clearance (depending on country of residence)
· Proof of a minimum of 3 months of health insurance to cover your initial time in Canada Once this documentation is in order, Canadian Immigration authorities will issue an entry visa and student authorization or letter of introduction. If you are given a letter of introduction, you should give this to the Immigration Officer when you enter Canada and they will issue the student authorization. If your spouse and/or children accompany you, you must apply for their immigration documents at the same time. If your child/children will be attending school (grade 1 and above) you need to apply for a student authorization for them also. A letter of admission from the school is not required. If your spouse intends to work in Canada, you must apply for an employment authorization for him/her at the same time.
Under no circumstances should you leave for Canada until you have received confirmation from Columbia Bible College that you have been admitted and until you have obtained your entry visa and student authorization. It is not possible to change from visitor to student status within Canada - you have to leave the country to do this.
Currently, the Immigration Services Fees (all listed in Canadian Funds) are: Student Authorization $125 Employment Authorization $125 (These are paid at the time of your border crossing).
Please click here for more detailed information on international students.
Casual and Audit Students
Casual and audit students taking one or two courses, and not working towards a program, do not need to complete the full application. You may complete a one page casual application form online or downloadable and submit it to the admissions office. 604-853-3358 or admissions@columbiabc.edu.
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