Admission Information

Admission Forms

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Admission Policy

Tennessee Bible College accepts applicants on the basis of previous education, reputation, and sincere interest in Christian education without regard to religion, sex, age, handicap, race, color, or national origin. Students are treated in a racially nondiscriminatory manner.

Basic Qualifications

To be admitted to the Undergraduate School, the applicant:

1. Must have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Must be an individual with high moral character.
3. Must demonstrate a level of maturity necessary to carry the college work load.
4. Must see that all necessary information is received by the college no later than one month before registration. This should include:
   1. An application for admission with required fee enclosed
   2. All high school and college transcripts
   3. References
   4. An up-to-date (within last six months) health report supplied by the student's doctor.
5. Must take a General Bible Knowledge Test.

Foreign Students

Prospective nonimmigrant students who are approved to attend Tennessee Bible College will receive a letter of acceptance from the Dean, proper DHS forms, specific instructions for entering the United States, and detailed regulations regarding their stay in this country. Before being accepted, such students must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College that they have the financial means to support themselves while they attend the College or that they will be supported by other individuals or groups.

Completing Entrance Requirements

After all required information has been processed by the college, the applicant will either receive a letter of acceptance or an invitation for a personal interview. If an interview is deemed necessary, the student's request will be acted on at the earliest opportunity upon the receipt of all the needed information.

Late Enrollment

A fee of $25.00 will be charged to those students who enroll after the specified time of registration.

Student Records

Unless a written objection is filed by the student, the office of the Dean may release the following information about any student: name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in college sponsored events, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, other institutions of higher education attended and related information. The college may use such information in various types of publications such as news releases.

Transfer Students

Applicants wishing to transfer from another Bible institution, such as a preacher training school, may receive credit for the work that has been accomplished and such may be counted toward graduation at Tennessee Bible College. Each student will be evaluated individually to determine what requirements are necessary for graduation.

Residency Requirements

To qualify for a degree from Tennessee Bible College, a student must complete at least three quarters of study from Tennessee Bible College. This minimum requirement in the Undergraduate School will be 27 quarter hours of credit.

For more information contact us at tbc@tn-biblecollege.edu.
Phone: (931) 526-2616
Tennessee Bible College
P.O. Box 865
Cookeville, Tennessee 38503-0865