First Time Freshman

Thank you for your interest in Grace Christian University! You are entering some of the most shaping and exciting years of your life. We believe the education and community at Grace will provide a supportive environment for you as you continue to discover God’s plan for your life and prepare for your career.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

High School GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Students below a 2.7 are encouraged to apply. There is an opportunity for conditional acceptance to Grace. Students who are conditional accepted will be required to complete a few extra steps.

ACT/CLT/SAT
Grace Christian University is a test-blind school. Grace made the decision to go test-optional because we recognize that the consistency in a student’s GPA is a larger Indicator of their collegiate success.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

Follow up with your high school and references to make sure we receive the following:

1. Official High School Transcript (Homeschool Students – see note below)
2. Official College Transcripts (if student dual-enrolled at another college)
3. Complete the Christian Life Assessment
4. Educator Reference (if needed); After we receive all the needed application pieces, you should hear from the acceptance committee within two weeks. Feel free to contact your Enrollment Advisor at any point to check on your application’s status.

HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS

Grace Christian University is committed to being a homeschool friendly environment! As a growing yet personal Christian college, Grace offers quality academics, competitive athletics, and a nurturing spiritual environment for students looking to grow in their faith. Grace is a great choice for homeschool students desiring a valuable education and positive personal development.

The educator’s reference may be completed by the program facilitator. Official transcripts should be signed by the parent or facilitator.

Transfer Students

At Grace Christian we welcome transfer students and want to ensure each student has a clear understanding of how their transfer work will be applied toward their major at Grace. Every Student will be given a transfer evaluation as part of their admission process.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

If the student has taken college coursework after graduating from high school, the student is considered a transfer student.

• Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended must be submitted. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all previous college coursework is required. Official high school transcript or equivalent is required for students with fewer than 15 semester hours of transferable credit (courses passed with a C- or better). It is the responsibility of the applicants to have their transcripts sent directly to the University.
• Students applying with a cumulative GPA lower than a 2.0 will be required to submit an essay and an educator reference which will be reviewed by committee. Those admitted by the committee will be conditionally accepted.

Students may be admitted based on unofficial transcripts; final official transcripts must be submitted before the student registers for the second semester of classes.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

• All College transcripts
• Official High School Transcript
• Complete the Christian Life Assessment
• If Cumulative GPA lower than 2.0:
  • Educator Reference
  • Essay

After we receive all the needed application pieces, you should hear from the acceptance committee within two weeks. Feel free to contact your Enrollment Advisor at any point to check on your application’s status.

COURSE TRANSFER CRITERIA

• Obtained by a regionally or ABHE accredited institution.
• 100-level or higher.
• Achieved a C- or higher for the course.
• Courses from an unaccredited Bible college may be accepted with written proof of acceptance from three other accredited institutions.
• Once transfer credits have been granted, a subsequent change of program or major may result in a change in the number of transfer credits accepted.

International Students

Thank you so much for your interest in Grace Christian University! We trust you will find our personal community to be a home away from home while you pursue your academic studies and grow in your relationship with Christ.

Before applying, please read the following information:

Grace Christian University does not currently offer any international scholarships. Before registering for classes, international students must submit Grace’s Statement of Financial Proof and an original financial document dated within the last 6 months showing the capacity to pay the full tuition price before beginning.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1
Submit the International Application.

Step 2
Submit the following supporting documents:

• Copy of Proof of Citizenship (passport, ID, etc).
• Official High School Transcript (must be translated in English and evaluated course-by-course) . Evaluations and translations can be done at https://www.naces.org/members.
• Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
• English Test Score (ACT, SAT, TOEFL) ** If English is not your country’s primary language, we require TOEFL test scores. TOEFL Code for Grace Christian University: 1265; Minimum required scores: 80 for the internet test and 550 for the written test
• Recommendation Letter from a Pastor or Christian Leader
• Recommendation Letter from an Educator or Teacher
• Statement of Financial Proof Form

Step 3
Once accepted, secure housing and class registration by submitting a $200 deposit.

Step 4
Certificate of Eligibility: Once your deposits have been processed, the International Student Advisor will send you your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 Form).

Step 5
Pay the $100 SEVIS fee.

Step 6
Sign your I-20 form and set up an appointment to apply for your student visa at your country’s consulate office.

Please bring the following to the consulate:

• A valid passport
• Proof of sufficient finances
• Proof of English proficiency

Step 7
Upon receiving your student visa, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office to inform us. At that time we will register you for your semester classes.

After we receive all the needed application pieces, you should hear from the acceptance committee within two weeks.

Feel free to contact your Enrollment Advisor at any point to check on your application’s status.