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 College.

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 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

1. Obtain, complete and return an application packet for admission. Applications are available on our website www.calvarychapeluniversity.com and should be mailed to the Admissions Office. Necessary recommendation forms are included in the packet. A $25 non-refundable registration fee should accompany the completed application or may be paid in the Online Registration section of the website.
2. Take the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT-for high school graduates only) and have the score reports sent to Calvary Chapel University. The application for admission may be submitted prior to taking this test. For more information regarding these two tests, you can visit their respective Web sites at: www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com.
3. Request that high school transcripts through the junior year be sent, along with a recommendation from the high school counselor. Class rank at the end of the junior year should be included.
4. Request that a personal recommendation be sent to CCU.
5. Request that official copies of transcripts for work completed at other colleges be sent to CCU.

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

Admission will be based on the completed application with stronger emphasis on the student’s SAT or ACT scores. Applicants who are home-schooled and do not have an official high school transcript to submit to the university with the application packet are not 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.

Policy for Transfer Credit Hours

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 60 units for the Bachelors, 12 for the Masters, and 30 for the Doctorate.

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 on-line 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.