ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Admissions criteria are inseparably linked with the ultimate purpose of a school. International Bible Center desires to admit students whose character, motivation and abilities are in accord with its program. IBC seeks men and women whose primary aim in life is to glorify the Lord and to proclaim the Good News.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Evaluation of the application particularly centers in the following four areas:

SPIRITUAL
All applicants must give evidence of approved Christian character and an established commitment to the ways of the Lord. Inasmuch as Christian standard violations are not consistent with the Christian life and testimony, it is expected that a person shall have lived apart from such things for at least six months preceding the semester in which he/she wishes to enroll.
The reference forms submitted by a pastor and Christian associates on behalf of a student are used to assess the prospective student’s life and testimony. These reference forms and the “Journey of Faith” form will be found at the back of this catalog.
 

ACADEMIC
Applicants should have sufficient educational background to enable them to perform at this level. A high school diploma or document evidencing equivalent education is required for admission into all programs.

A limited number of applicants who cannot otherwise meet the above academic entrance requirements may be admitted on individual approval. Acceptance of such students is limited to 5 percent of enrollment. These students must fulfill the academic requirement and eliminate the academic deficiency before any diploma or other recognition will be granted. All students will be required to take an English Placement Exam during registration to determine their preparation for IBC studies. An exam will be administered to newly enrolled students to access their computer competency. Students deemed scoring too low will be required to take GS 003 Computer Science.

Transfer students will be subject to all admission requirements of the school and are expected to be in good standing and eligible for re-enrollment at the last school attended.

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FINANCIAL
Applicants will be evaluated with regard to their financial situation and current responsibilities. Students wishing to apply for financial aid must file the proper forms with the Registrar no later than three weeks before enrollment. Financial Aid Application forms are available in the admissions office upon request.

PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL
The program demands stamina and maturity of the student. Health is an important factor in being able to maintain attendance, earn satisfactory grades, participate in school activities, pursue employment and make other adjustments.

Students with chronic conditions or severe physical disablements should contact the Admissions Office for consultation and advisement about admission to International Bible Center.


APPLICATION
 

The Application for Admission may be downloaded here. The application and non-refundable $25.00 application fee must be sent to the Admissions Office no later than three weeks before the beginning of the semester.

The Admissions Office will contact the applicant regarding the applicant’s status.
 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Bible Center is authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien students. In keeping with guidelines set forth by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, IBC requires international students to complete the same admissions process as any other student.

In addition, international students are required to supply the following:

1. Documentation of proven English proficiency for any applicant whose secondary preparation has been in a school where English is not the principal language of instruction. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores may be submitted to the Admissions Office, or verification from a U.S. pastor or missionary, stating that the applicant is proficient in the English language. At least one of these documents is required for admission.

2. Documentation of sufficient financial resources for the duration of the planned program of study. Submit the Confidential Financial Statement certifying your personal funds and/or Financial Certification forms for all financial sponsors.
According to U.S. law, international students may not accept off-campus employment or receive payment for services rendered for the first 12 months of residency in the United States; therefore, they must come prepared to pay full tuition, fees and living costs. International students may apply for on-campus employment to help defray tuition costs.

3. Secondary school records verifying an education equivalent to that of a U.S. high school education. If the original documents are not in English, an English translation must be furnished.

4. Records from any college or university previously attended which are not in English. An official English translation must be included.

International students should allow a minimum of four months for the completion of files and subsequent review by an Admissions Officer.

When the entire file is complete, an Admissions Officer will review it. Upon approval for acceptance in IBC, a “Letter of Acceptance” and an I-20 Form will be sent to the applicant. To maintain approved status, international students must maintain 12 units per semester and a satisfactory GPA.

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REGISTRATION PROCESS
The registration process enrolls the student for the courses to be studied and will occur when the semester begins. See the current academic calendar for specific dates of registration.
At registration, the cost for tuition, books, fees and room and board (if applicable) will be figured and considered due (a guideline to approximate the costs is found on page 14 of the catalog). The student also will be required to submit the signature page from the Student Handbook which indicates his/her acceptance of the rules at IBC. The student will receive the Student Handbook during the inaugural chapel/orientation at the beginning of the semester or can be viewed here in the box on the right under “Academic Concentrations.” Additional required forms will be issued and explained at the time of registration.

 

GENERAL POLICIES

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the IBC admissions and hiring policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, national or ethnic origin.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT
Through the process of transcript analysis, academic counseling and by following the procedure described herein, the Academic Department will determine the number of credits that can be brought into the program from previous studies which are comparable with IBC course offerings.

Academic work accomplished at accredited institutions is normally accepted on a one-for-one basis. The student should request that an original transcript (not a copy) be sent to the Registrar at International Bible Center. All credits will be evaluated by the IBC Academic Department and accepted credits will be placed onto the student’s permanent record card. Only coursework with a grade of “C” or higher will be eligible for transfer. No unaccredited academic work will be credited until the student demonstrates ability to do the academic work at IBC.

Transfer students will be subject to all admissions requirements of IBC. Credits from recognized institutions of higher learning will be required on all transfer work and this will be validated by satisfactory work in advanced courses.

Transfer students are expected to be in good standing and eligible to re-enroll in the last school attended. An official transcript of all college work done by the student should be submitted to the Registrar’s office before enrollment.

STUDENT RECORDS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, students are advised that IBC construes the following information to be directory information: the student’s name, campus and home address, classification, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major and minor fields of study, class schedule, participation in school activities, degrees/diplomas, any awards or honors received, previous schools attended, dates of attendance, church or denominational preference, parent’s name and address, and physical measurements and attributes for members of sports teams.
By designating the preceding information as directory information, it may be released to third parties. Such information is contained specifically in school directories, yearbooks, in the business office, and in student files. Photographs also are considered by IBC to be directory information and, as such, photographs may be released.

Students may request that directory information not be released to third parties. To make such a request, submit a signed and dated written statement to the Registrar. Otherwise, all photographs and the information listed above will be considered as directory information according to federal law. Non-directory information, notably grade records, is released to third parties only on written request of the student.

TRANSCRIPTS
A transcript of credits earned at IBC will be released for a student only by written request. No transcript will be released to either the student or on behalf of the student if the financial account with IBC is not paid in full. The joint obligations of married students must be paid before diplomas, degrees or transcripts of either spouse will be released.

The first transcript will be released free of charge. A $5.00 fee will be due for each additional transcript. Send written requests for transcripts and the necessary fees to:

International Bible Center, IBC, 2369 Benrus Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78228, Phone 1-800-IBC-5084.


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