ADMISSIONS
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To apply to a program, select one of the links below. Questions? Contact us and we can help walk you through the application process.
Campus Visits
- Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (10 AM or 2:00 PM)
- Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (10 AM or 2:00 PM)
- Thursday, January 21, 2021 (10 AM or 2:00 PM)
- Thursday, April 8, 2021 (10 AM or 2:00 PM)
Virtual Campus Visits
- Wednesday, November 25, 2020 (7pm CST)
- Thursday, February 25, 2021 (7pm CST)
- Tuesday, May 11, 2021 (7pm CST)
- Tuesday June 8, 2021 (7pm CST)
Day in the Life of a College Student
Can’t make it out to a Campus Visit? See what an average day for a SBC students looks like below:
Standards
SBC’s mission is to empower servant leaders to follow Jesus, serve the Church, and engage the world. Applicants for admission to SBC should be professing Christians, willing to grow in discipleship in line with SBC’s mission.
Application Process
We are so glad that you have chosen SBC as your educational institution. We look forward to walking through the application process with you.
- Personal Information
- Academic Background-official transcripts required
- Community Covenant and Guidelines
- Application Fee
- Faith Story
- Financial Plan
- Head-shot Photo
- Medical Information-(to be signed by a parent if under 18) Please note: Province Medical Insurance covers Canadian students while attending the college.
- Residence/Campus Housing
- Two References: your pastor, youth pastor or other church leader, and a teacher, employer or friend (non-family member), at least 21 years of age.
International Students
For International student applicants applying from outside Canada or the US.
The processing of study permits for students will continue in anticipation of the fall study term.
Online courses won’t affect your PGWPP eligibility. If your in-class courses are being moved to an online-only format or if you cannot travel to Canada because of COVID-19, you’re still eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
If you’re an international student who has a valid study permit, or were approved for a study permit on or before March 18, 2020, you’re exempt from the travel restrictions. When you arrive in Canada, your health will be assessed before you leave the port of entry. You must have a plan to quarantine for 14 days when you arrive in Canada. This is mandatory, even if you have no symptoms. You must plan for this if you are traveling to Canada.
It is recommended that your application to SBC be complete by March 1st for the following September. The entire process could take six months to a year to complete, so early application is advised.
SBC’s mission is to empower servant leaders to follow Jesus, serve the Church, and engage the world.
Applicants for admission to SBC should be professing Christians, willing to grow in discipleship in line with SBC’s mission. Their character and conduct must be compatible with the standards of the college and they must be willing to submit to the college Community Covenant and Guidelines.
Applicants should be graduates from an accredited high school or have equivalent standing. International students should submit official transcripts of all previous education. A limited number of mature students who have not completed high school may be accepted. The college reserves the right to stipulate what preliminary entrance tests are required.
- We require all applicants whose first language is not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process. Approved English Tests include: IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO English Test or join our pathways agreement with Heartland International English School before attending SBC.
- Solicit financial, moral, and spiritual support from home church and/or family.
- Proceed with your application when you have your documents ready:
- Non-refundable $150 application fee (CDN), and $300 (CAD) Confirmation of Enrollment Deposit, 2 references-name/email, 1 headshot photo, official transcripts, medical information, and housing application form.
- Please allow a minimum of 6 months for this process.
- Upon official acceptance to SBCbegin the study permit process and notify us of the results.
- After you have received your Study Permit, we will begin the registration process to select your courses.
- Plan to pay for a full semester before you start classes or before you start the study permit proces.
- Medical Insurance will be arranged for you when you know your start/end dates (approximately $1.65 per day or $602.25 for the year, per person).
The school year runs from September to April with entry dates in September and January. There are no classes in the summer.
See the Finance page for pricing. Full payment of Tuition & Fees (and Room & Board if applicable) must be paid prior to the start of classes each semester. All amounts are in Canadian funds. For information on how to make payment, contact the SBC Finance Office.
