Applying to W. L. Bonner College
If you are a returning student, please see Readmission Procedures.
Application Form and Fee - Please refer to the Admissions Forms Page or request an application for admission and other pertinent documents. You can request these documents via the Request Information Page or by writing to the Director of Admissions, 4430 Argent Court, Columbia, South Carolina 29203; send completed application form, a one -page essay of Christian experience, and a non-refundable fee of $20.
Transcripts - Using the provided transcript request forms, request that official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the last high school and from all colleges attended.
Transfer Credits --The Registrar will complete the official transcript evaluation of previous college credits after the student has been accepted. Credits may be received for those students who are transferring credits (major or elective) of course work performed at a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Credits earned at other accredited or recognized Bible colleges or universities at a grade average of "C" or better may be transferred toward student’s program. Courses must be parallel or equivalent to the core curriculum of the student’s major program of study. Courses that are not parallel or equivalent may be received as elective credits up to the limit of electives for the particular program.
References – Three letters of recommendation (pastoral, professional, and personal) from individuals who have knowledge of applicant’s spiritual development and commitment and academic abilities are required.
Placement/Proficiency Testing – All students who have not attended college are required to take proficiency examinations in English. All students are required to take pre-examinations in Bible/Theology. A post-examination will be given at the completion of their program.
Pre-registration – Pre-registration packets will be provided to all students prior to the official registration period. The pre-registration for subsequent semesters will take place prior to the end of the current semester.
Registration – All students must finalize their registration by completing the registration, housing forms (if applicable), and paying the necessary fees.
Student Assessment
WLBC faculty and staff value quality programming and services and continually strive to improve all aspects of the college community. Assessing student learning, development, satisfaction, and overall outcome is essential to assessing the effectiveness of the college. program.
From application through graduation, students will participate in a series of tests, surveys and competency demonstrations designed to:
Assess students’ background and academic skills for accurate advisement and course placement at entry;
Obtain information about student satisfaction with college processes, programs ,and services;
Measure competencies students have achieved academically and personally while in college.
Admission Testing
Applicants are admitted to WLBC based on successful previous college course work, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, or American College Test (ACT). Students seeking admissions must also take a Bible proficiency examination and the CAAP (College Assessment of Academic Proficiency) at the beginning and end of their program.