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Admission Requirements

Acceptance to YBC is subject to recommendation by the Admission Committee. A student may be accepted conditionally by the first day of class for a given semester; however, if all conditions are not fulfilled within four weeks of that date, the student will be withdrawn from YBC.

Admission:
High School Graduate - A graduate with a 2.0 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale, a score of at least 740 on the SAT or a composite score of 15 or better on the ACT (with no area score lower than 15). Prospective students must take the optional writing test on the ACT or the optional readiness test on the SAT as these scores will be used to place students in an English class. Satisfactory recommendations from the prospective student’s home church, pastor, and friends are also required for admission. In addition, when all the application paperwork has been submitted to YBC, the student must also complete a personal interview (in person or by phone) with the Vice President of Enrollment.

College Transfer - A transfer student with a 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale and satisfactory recommendations is eligible for consideration for admission. (A student with fewer than 30 hours must also submit an official copy of his ACT scores showing a composite score of 15 or higher with no area score lower than 15 or his SAT scores with a minimum composite score of 740. Students must take the optional writing test on the ACT or the optional readiness test on the SAT as these scores will be used to place students in an English class.) In addition, when all the application paperwork has been submitted to YBC, the student must also complete a personal interview (in person or by phone) with the Vice President of Enrollment. College transfer students should consult the Registrar's Office concerning the acceptability of transfer credit for the degree program before enrolling in YBC courses. No D grades will be accepted in the major, minor, or area of concentration. No F grades will be accepted for credit.

(A) Two Year Colleges
No more than 64 semester hours from a two year college will be credited toward the YBC degree. Credit from a two year college will not be accepted for upper-division courses in the major/minor or area of concentration. Credit from a two year college will not be counted toward the last 33 hours before graduation. Courses transferred from a two year college must be similar in content and organization to courses offered by YBC and must be appropriate to the degree sought, as determined by YBC.

(B) Four Year Colleges
Full credit will be given for work completed in all accredited four year colleges and universities provided the content and organization are similar to the YBC course and the course is appropriate to the degree sought, as determined by YBC.

(C) Extension and Correspondence
Correspondence work is accepted only from institutions specifically accredited for correspondence work. All transferred extension work must be appropriate to the degree pursued as determined by YBC.

(D) Veteran's Education
Expenses Veterans will be allowed transfer credit for courses taken in the armed services when the courses are appropriate to the desired degree. The standard for granting of credit will be the "Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services," published by the American Council on Education.

Early Admission:
A student in his/her senior year of high school may take two classes at Yellowstone Baptist College each semester. The student must complete the general admission procedure as outlined on pages 11-13 of this catalog and in addition submit the following items:
    1.  Letter of approval from a parent or guardian.
    2.  Letter from the student’s high school counselor indicating the level of the student’s academic
         ability, emotional maturity, and social development.

Admission on Academic Probation:
Prospective students who are high school graduates or college transfers having a GPA below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale OR a score lower than 15 on the ACT or 740 on the SAT may be admitted on academic probation for one semester. Students accepted on academic probation will be limited to taking 12 credits and the Vice President of Academic Affairs will monitor their academic progress. If a 2.0 GPA is achieved for the first semester then academic probation will be lifted. If a 2.0 GPA is not achieved, the Admission Committee will determine whether or not the student will be allowed to attend a second semester.

Admission Denial:
Denial may occur when a person does not qualify for admission in any of the above categories. A college transfer student may be denied admission if s/he is on academic suspension, has been dismissed from another college, or has a minimum cumulative GPA below 1.5 on a 4.0 scale. Such a student must reapply for admission after waiting one semester. Also, YBC reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who may be deemed incompatible to the philosophy and purpose of the College.

Appeals:
Appeals on any decision regarding admission should be made in writing, addressed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Readmission:
Any student formerly enrolled at YBC who has not been in attendance for two or more semesters must apply for readmission under the requirements of the catalogue for the year reentering. A student formerly enrolled at YBC who has subsequently attended another college or university must submit an official transcript of all academic work attempted during his/her absence. Transfer work is evaluated on the same basis as work completed prior to first time admission.

Duration of Application:
After being accepted to YBC, a student’s application will be kept on file for up to two years. If the student has not registered and attended classes in that time period but wishes to enroll for the next semester, s/he is required to update all personal information, health records, and references, and comply with any new requirements that may be in place since the original application.

Non-Degree Seeking Student:
Persons not seeking a degree but wishing to enroll in a class or classes for credit may be admitted upon approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. These individuals will be expected to have completed high school or passed the GED prior to admission. If a non-degree seeking student elects to apply for admission to the regular degree program (see Admission Procedure), all non-degree credit will be transferred to full degree credit upon approval by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Auditing a Course:
A student may audit a course after the following requirements have been met:
    1. Complete the YBC non-credit/auditing application form.
    2. Submit a $30.00 non-refundable application fee payable to YBC.
    3. Pay the class fee of $50.00 for each class audited.
    4. Home School students auditing to receive a grade will pay a class fee of $75.00.
    5. Purchase the required textbook(s) and other materials required for the class.

International Student Admission:
Applicants from other countries seeking admission should complete all necessary admission forms as provided by the school’s Admission Office. A minimum score of 525 on the TOEFL is required for admission to YBC. The student is required to submit translated and certified documents attesting to academic performances in secondary school and university, if applicable. International students must also submit official documents certifying their ability to pay for all four years of their educational and personal living expenses. These documents must be as follows: (1) A bank letter, signed by a bank official, certifying that the student’s family or sponsor has sufficient funding on deposit to cover all costs of the educational and personal living expenses; and (2) a letter from the student’s family or sponsor agreeing to submit the necessary payment to YBC to cover all the student’s educational expenses. Upon receiving a letter of unconditional admission, the student must transfer to YBC funds sufficient to cover one school year’s expenses (tuition, room and board, all fees, and other living expenses – to be determined at that time). This must be done annually.