Mr. Taylor Neece
Dean of Admissions
Mr. Dustin Lowe
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
Phone 951.343.4212
Toll Free 877.228.8866
FAX 951.343.4525
Admission to the Traditional Program
All students are encouraged to apply for admission to California Baptist University, provided they have an eagerness to learn and a desire to pursue higher education in a Christian environment. Students may apply through the California Baptist University website at www.calbaptist.edu.
When to Apply
The university implements a rolling admissions practice. A high school senior or a college transfer student may apply anytime before the beginning of each semester. Prospective students are encouraged to complete the application process at least four weeks prior to the start of their intended semester of enrollment. Completing the application process early will permit other offices on campus such as Financial Aid, Residents Life and Academic Advising to communicate with the prospective student in a timely manner.
Application Procedures
To be considered for admission students are required to submit the following documents:
- A completed Application for Admission.
- A $45.00 non-refundable fee.
- Official high school transcripts sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from your high school.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.
- The Scholastic Aptitude Test I (SAT) or American College Test (ACT). (If you have more than 24 semester units from an accredited college and have a high school diploma or equivalent, this requirement does not apply.)
When an applicant has submitted all the required documents, an evaluation will take place and a decision rendered.
Admission Guidelines
First-time Freshmen
Students will be evaluated on High School curriculum, academic achievement and SAT (Evidence Based Reading and Math only) or ACT scores.
The college preparatory curriculum should include:
- Recommended Academic Program:
- Four years of college preparatory English
- Three years of mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II)
- Two years of history (World and U.S.)
- One semester each of United States government and economics
- Two years of the same foreign language
- Two years of laboratory science (Life and Physical)
- Suggested Courses:
- Fourth year of mathematics
- Third year of the same foreign language
- Third year of laboratory science
- Religion
- Psychology or sociology
- Fine and performing arts
Admissions Status
First time freshmen students will be admitted with one of the following academic standings. A student’s admissions status will be determined based on high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Students will be admitted with one of the following academic statuses:
Honors
Honors at entrance may be granted to those applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above and a minimum composite score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading and Math) on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. Students admitted with Honors may take up to 18 units in their first semester.
Standard
Standard entrance may be granted to those applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a composite score of 920 (Evidence-Based Reading and Math) on the SAT or 18 on the ACT. Students admitted under Standard status may take up to 15 units their first semester.
The Admissions and Retention Committee will review students who do not meet the requirements for Standard admission. Upon review of the student’s file, one of the following decisions will be rendered: Standard Admission, Provisional Admission or Denial.
Provisional
Provisional entrance may be granted to those applicants who do not meet the Standard entrance requirements, but may be approved by the Admissions and Retention Committee. Students admitted on Provisional status may enroll in 12 units their first semester. Students may be required to enroll in the Student Success Class.
Denial
Denial may occur when an applicant does not qualify for admission in the above categories. California Baptist University also reserves the right to deny admission to applicants who are antagonistic with the philosophy and purpose of the University.
Appeals
Appeals on any decision regarding admission should be made in writing and addressed to the Admission and Retention Committee in care of the University. All appeals will be heard by the Committee. The appeals may include a personal interview and additional academic transcripts. Once the appeal is reviewed, the Committee will render a final decision.
Advanced Standing Freshmen
Students who have completed less than 24 units of transferable college credit must complete the Admission Requirements for First-time Freshmen. Status will be evaluated on high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and college transcripts. Students will be admitted with one of the following academic standings:
Honors
Honors at entrance may be granted to those applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above and a minimum composite score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading and Math) on the SAT or 19 on the ACT. Students admitted with Honors may take up to 18 units in their first semester.
Standard
Standard entrance may be granted to those applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a composite score of 920 (Evidence-Based Reading and Math) on the SAT or 18 on the ACT. Students admitted under Standard status may take up to 15 units their first semester.
The Admissions and Retention Committee will review students who do not meet the requirements for Standard admission. Upon review of the student’s file, one of the following decisions will be rendered: Standard Admission, Provisional Admission or Denial.
Provisional
Provisional entrance may be granted to those applicants who do not meet the Standard entrance requirements, but may be approved by the Admissions and Retention Committee. Students admitted on Provisional status may enroll in 12 units their first semester. Students may be required to enroll in the Student Success Class.
Denial
Denial may occur when an applicant does not qualify for admission in the above categories. California Baptist University also reserves the right to deny admission to applicants who are antagonistic with the philosophy and purpose of the University.
Appeals
Appeals on any decision regarding admission should be made in writing and addressed to the Admission and Retention Committee in care of the University. All appeals will be heard by the Committee. The appeals may include a personal interview and additional academic transcripts. Once the appeal is reviewed, the Committee will render a final decision.
Transfer Students
Students who have completed 24 or more units from a regionally accredited college or university will be evaluated on the basis of their official college transcripts. It is highly recommended that transfer students submit their high school transcript to aid in placement and the meeting of competency requirements. Once evaluated a student may be admitted in the following categories:
Honors
Honors at entrance may be granted to those applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all transferable college work. Students admitted with Honors may enroll in up to 18 units their first semester.
Standard
Standard entrance may be granted to those applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all college work. Students admitted under Standard status may enroll in up to 15 units their first semester.
The Admissions and Retention Committee may review students who do not meet the requirements for Standard admissions. Upon review of the student’s file one of the following decisions will be rendered: Standard Admission, Provisional Admission or Denial.
Provisional
Provisional entrance may be granted to those applicants who do not meet the Standard entrance requirements, but may be approved by the Admissions and Retention Committee. Students admitted on Provisional status may enroll in up to 12 units their first semester. Students may be required to enroll in the Student Success Class.
Denial
Denial may occur when an applicant does not qualify for admission in the above categories. A college transfer student may be denied admission if he or she is on academic suspension or dismissal from another college. California Baptist University also reserves the right to deny admission to applicants who are antagonistic with the philosophy and purpose of the University.
Appeals
Appeals on any decision regarding admission should be made in writing and addressed to the Admission and Retention Committee in care of the University. All appeals will be heard by the Committee. The appeal may include a personal interview and additional academic transcripts. Once reviewed the Committee will render a final decision.
Home Educated Students
California Baptist University welcomes applications from home educated/schooled students. Home educated/schooled students are subject to the same admissions requirements as high school students, which are listed under the Application Procedures section. A General Education Diploma (GED) or State Proficiency Exam may be submitted in lieu of high school transcript if none is available. Students with a verifiable cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) are eligible to qualify for all merit scholarships. For more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 877.228.8866.
Readmit
Students who have attended CBU but have discontinued enrollment for one or more semesters must be approved to readmit to the University. Students must submit an Application to Readmit form, pay the required Readmit application fee and provide all official transcripts from all other institutions attended since last enrolled at CBU. Additional documents may be required, as well as an interview with the director of the program which the student is seeking to readmit. Required department clearances must be obtained prior to the start of the semester the student is seeking to readmit.
Students whose applications are approved will enter under the catalog current at the time of readmission and will be subject to the admissions and degree requirements outlined in that catalog. The University is not responsible for providing courses or programs that have been discontinued. For more information contact the Admissions Office.
Conditional Accepted Student
A conditional accepted student is defined as a traditional undergraduate student who is working toward a degree at California Baptist University. Students offered a Conditional Acceptance may be eligible to enroll in no more than nine (9) units but not less than six (6) units for one semester. This status applies to the first semester at the University only. Upon successful completion of the “conditional” semester the student may continue enrollment as a traditional student. Successful completion is defined as a minimum GPA of 2.0 with no D’s or F’s in any of the classes taken as a conditional student.
Special Students
A Special Student is defined as a student who is not working toward a degree at California Baptist University. Students offered Special Student status, are eligible to enroll for up to 6 semester units. To continue beyond 6 units the student must meet admission requirements for Standard status.
Application Procedure
To be considered for admission students are required to submit the following documents:
- A completed Special Student Application for Admission
- A $45.00 non-refundable fee
Special Students who later decide to have their units apply toward a degree at California Baptist University must formally make application for traditional student standing with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. When an applicant has submitted all the required documents, an evaluation will be made and a decision rendered.
Audit Students
An Audit Student is defined as a student who is not taking classes at California Baptist University for credit. For more information on auditing a class please see the Academic Information section of this catalog.
Application Procedure
To be considered for admission students are required to submit the following documents:
- A completed Special Student Application for Admission
- A $45.00 non-refundable fee
When an applicant has submitted all the required documents, an evaluation will be made and a decision rendered.
Advanced Placement Credit
Students who score three (3) or higher on an Advanced Placement (AP) exam will receive three units of lower division credit for the equivalent course. For more information on Advanced Placement please see the Academic Information section of the catalog.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST
Students wishing to receive credit for CLEP or DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) examinations must provide to the Registrar an official transcript issued by the College Board or by DSST. Additional information about acceptable CLEP and DSST exams and scores is available in the Academic Information section of the Catalog.
International Baccalaureate Credit
Students who score four (4) or higher on a higher level (HL) International Baccalaureate (IB) exam will receive three units of lower division credit for the equivalent course. For more information on International Baccalaureate please see the Academic Information section of the catalog.
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