Degree Completion Program
Admission Requirements
Admission into the Degree Completion Program is a simple process which can lead to a quick decision on our part. The requirements to be met are:
- Completion of a minimum of 45 semester units from an accredited college/post-secondary institution. If you already have a bachelor's degree, check out LBC's Graduate Program.
- Minimum age of 25.
- GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work.
- Commitment to Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
- Completion of application form and payment of the application fee.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Click Here to download the Transcript Request form.
- Completion of Credit for Prior Learning interview (waived if general education requirements are met and a total of 60 semester credits have been accepted for transfer).
- Submission of a brief autobiographical statement (500-word) including headings about your home life, conversion, school and employment history, church experiences, and your reasons for wanting to attend LBC's Degree Completion Program.
- Submission of a pastoral reference.
- Other satisfactory personal references if requested.
- Principles and standards of conduct have been established by the College based upon Biblical absolutes, scriptural principles, personal responsibility, and administrative policies. While enrolled in the Degree Completion Program, all students are expected to adhere to the following Lifestyle Standards.
- Certain products are harmful to one’s physical and psychological health. Therefore, use of any form of tobacco, hallucinogenic drugs, illegal substances, narcotics, or alcohol (except where prescribed by a physician, used in cooking, or taken as part of the Lord’s Supper) is prohibited. Abuse of legal substances such as over-the-counter or prescribed medications is prohibited.
- Participation in gambling or other forms of betting is prohibited.
- We must use godly wisdom, discernment, and discretion in the selection of the media we use. TV programs, movies, computer programs and games, theater and dramatic productions, literature, and music with obvious pornographic, profane or coarse language, and themes that glorify violence or are morally degrading are inappropriate forms of media and are prohibited.
- We recognize there are appropriate and positive forms and occasions for non-sensual dancing such as choreography in drama and musical productions, cultural activities, aerobic classes, and dancing at special family events. Unfortunately, many forms of dancing in today’s culture are sensual and undermine that which promotes godliness. Sensual dancing and attendance at establishments or events that encourage such dancing is prohibited. Dances will not be permitted on or off campus or at College-sponsored events.
- Students are expected to refrain from attending nightclubs, bars, or similar places and to avoid potentially offensive activities such as games of chance, lotteries and participation in secret societies.
- The LBC student should endeavor to spend a personal time each day with the Lord and to make wise use of the many opportunities God provides for sharing with others the Good News of eternal life in Christ.
Note: Any applicant not meeting the above-stated requirements will be considered by the Student Appeals Committee.
To learn more about the Degree Completion Program, we suggest students either attend one of the Information Sessions on the Lancaster Bible College campus, or make an individual appointment with the Director or Program Coordinator. Either option is a good time to ask questions and receive further information to make a decision about the Program.