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Admission into the College
Permission to matriculate as students at Providence Christian College is granted to applicants who provide evidence of those qualities of mind and purpose that are required for a liberal arts college education, and whose personal qualifications provide assurance that they will be responsible and contributing members of a college community committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Qualities of mind are demonstrated by the breadth and quality of high school preparation. Among considerations that help determine purpose and dedication are the application essay and/or an interview.
Regular admission will be granted to an applicant with (a) a high school diploma, or (b) a home schooling association final transcript (or an academic portfolio and verification that a high school home schooling program has been completed), representing a minimum of 16 units of coursework (each unit representing one year of satisfactory work in a subject) and reflecting the following standards:
1. English (college preparatory with grades of C+ or above in each year or unit) 3 units
2. Mathematics (Algebra I & II and Geometry with grades of C+ or above in each course) 3 units
3. History/Social Sciences
4. Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) (One must be a lab science)
5. Foreign Language (with a grade of C or above in the final year)
Minimum Test Scores Needed for Regular Admission
ACT ACT ACT SAT SAT SAT
3 units 2 units 2 units
*Providence Christian College does not yet recognize the scores for the written portions of these tests because of the lack of statistical data to create solid benchmarks. The highest ACT score is a 36. The highest SAT Reasoning Test score recognized is a 1600.
Provisional admission may be given to (a) high school or home school graduates who do not meet the coursework or test score standards listed above, or (b) students who have not graduated from high school, but have successfully completed the GED, or (c) students whose behavioral record and life experiences, as determined by the Admissions Review Committee and/or the Director of Student Life, warrant a “trial” period.
Preliminary status will be given to applicants considered by the College for admission, but who have not yet completed the application process. These applicants will be given provisional or regular admission upon completion of the Providence admissions requirements. This status does not guarantee admission to the college, but it indicates continued communication with the applicant.
Admission of Transfer Students
The Registrar will work on a case-by-case basis with applicants seeking to transfer from other colleges or universities, to determine how progress toward meeting the applicant’s academic goals can best be achieved.
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