Admissions Instructions and Requirements

Basis of Admission

Calvary Chapel University invites applicants who are able to present a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and have acknowledged a call from God to attend the College. In selecting students, the Admissions Committee admits students who are most likely to contribute positively to the college community and intend to graduate. They prayerfully consider all factors that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to succeed. In most cases, CCU follows a rolling admissions procedure. An application is processed as soon as the file is complete. CCU is designed to be an arena to disciple the body of Christ. While academic accomplishment is important, God’s call and a willingness by the student to complete the course of study are essential.

Also essential are:

• Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent Christian lifestyle.
• A desire and willingness for each student’s faith to be challenged.
• Academic records, recommendations, and rank in class.
• Test scores from the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or grades from work at another college. Since test scores are used for placement purposes, transfer students may be requested to submit them.
• Pastoral recommendation and academic recommendation.
• Willingness to abide by the doctrinal position and standards of conduct of the University.

Life and/or work experience may be substituted for GPA and test scores. Units accepted upon approval from the Counseling Office. Applications for Prior Experiential Credit are available on the  Populi website.

Notification of Admission

Once the Admissions Office receives the last item from your application packet, the Director of Admissions will make a decision regarding your acceptance. You can expect to receive notification within one week of the application file being complete. Once a decision on your admission is made, you will receive information on registration, finances, and orientation.

Admission Procedures

Undergraduate Programs

1. Fill out and submit the online application.
2. Check your email for log in information for Populi
3. Complete the following steps through the Populi system:

• Pay $50 non-refundable registration fee within 30 days
• Request Transcripts
1. High School if you are 24 years old or younger
2. Colleges you have attended
• Request Student Reference Forms
• Register for classes.

Graduate Programs

1. Fill out and submit the online application.
2. Check your email for log in information for Populi
3. Complete the following steps through the Populi system:

• Pay $100 non-refundable registration fee within 30 days
• Request Transcripts for undergtraduate courses completed up to and including a Bachelor’s Degree
• Request Student Reference Forms
• Register for classes.

Admission of High School Non-graduates

Applicants who are not high school graduates may still be considered for admission. CCU accepts some students who have acquired equivalency certificates or diplomas through GED tests or the California High School Proficiency Examination. Each case will be handled on an individual basis and may result in a probationary admission. The call of God in the applicant’s life and the success of the student will be given greater consideration. These applicants should follow the regular admission procedures.

Admission of Home-Schooled Students

Applicants who are home-schooled and do not have an official high school transcript to submit to the university with the application packet are required to take the General Education Development (GED) Test or the California High School Proficiency Examination. If the student does not have access to an official transcript or does not subscribe to a transcript service, the student will be sent a transcript evaluation form to be completed by the primary teacher. The transcript evaluation and academic reference may be completed by a parent if that individual is the primary teacher.

Transfer Credit

CCU, at the discretion of the administration, may accept up to 60 units from another college or university providing the course descriptions and grades are comparable to CCU standards. Typically, community college, undergraduate course work and in some instances, work experience and/or testing will be considered in the transfer process.

• Please note that at least the last 24 units must be completed at CCU to receive either the Certificate of Christian Education or the Bachelor’s Degree.
• The maximum allowable transfer units for each program are as follows: 60 units for the Bachelors and 12 for the Masters.

Prior Experiential Credit

Life and/or work experience may be substituted for GPA and test scores. Units are accepted upon approval from the Counseling Office. Applications for Prior Experiential Credit are available on Populi during the Admissions process.

Readmission

A student (enrolled in a degree program) whose academic work has been interrupted for six months or more will be considered to have taken a leave of absence and must apply for readmission one month prior to the start date in which he/she desires to matriculate. Readmission forms are available online and from the Admissions Office. If college level work has been completed elsewhere, official transcripts should accompany the application for readmission. A student who has been readmitted after one year away from CCU, must complete the graduation requirements as outlined in the catalog that is in current use at the time of readmission.

Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, submit a form by mail or online. Forms may be obtained online by clicking here: Financial Aid. Financial assistance will be considered after your approval for admission and a completed financial aid form has been submitted.

Transcripts

In accordance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Calvary Chapel University issues transcripts only on the written request of the individual to whom the record belongs. Request by persons other than the student will not be honored without written authorization from the student.

Unofficial transcripts can be requested at no charge. There is a fee of $7.00 for each official transcript, and a $10.00 fee for rush orders processed within 24 hours of the transcript request. Routine requests are processed in 7-10 working days.

An Official Transcript is released only after students have settled all financial obligations to Calvary Chapel University. Transcripts contain coursework completed at Calvary Chapel University, as well as transfer credit and prior experiential credit.

Transcript Request Forms are available here. Students may request an unofficial or official transcript by contacting the Registrar at info@calvarychapeluniversity.com.

International Students

Calvary Chapel University encourages international students to apply. All communication and coursework can be completed online. International students will be responsible for textbook purchases for all courses. International students must also request pre-approval for a comparable Practicum Program.

Questions

Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 Website: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/about_us/contact.shtml, Phone: (916) 431-6959

Complaints

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site: http://www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/complaint.pdf