Online Degree Completion Program

Registration and Enrollment

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Arlington Baptist College maintains an open admissions policy. This is in recognition of the fact that the Lord calls individuals from different backgrounds and levels of preparation. The College is interested in extending its services to anyone who has a sincere desire to prepare for service to the Lord.

  • The applicant must be a born-again Christian and an active church member.
  • The applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
  • The applicant must present evidence of high school graduation or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  • The applicant must not be in default to any government sponsored program of education or assistance or to any educational institution. The applicant must be willing to accept full responsibility for financial obligations to the College.

Careful completion of the application, payment of fees, and submission of transcripts are required of all applicants.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Information about the College are available by writing or calling the College. Required forms are included on this website. As an applicant, all forms, correspondence, and phone calls should be directed to the Admissions Office. A prospective student is encouraged to read the College Catalog located under the FORMS link. A Student Handbook and a Christian Service Manual are also available under the FORMS link.

TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students desiring to transfer credits from another institution must present an official transcript showing those credits with their applications. Credits earned at an accredited institution will be considered for transfer where program and course compatibility allow. Grades earned in courses must be at least "C" level or equivalent before credits can be transferred. Students on academic probation at another college or university will be interviewed before being considered for admission. Transfer students must meet all other admission's requirements listed above.

RETURNING STUDENTS
Students who have been out of school for three consecutive semesters must submit a new application for admission.

REGISTRATION
One may register for an online course during the regular registration time at the beginning of each semester (see semester calendars), or one may download a registration form from the college website.  After completing the form, mail it – plus the registration fee (or TOTAL AMOUNT) to the Registrar’s Office.  You will be notified as to your username and password.  At that time you will go to the college website www.abconline.edu and follow the instructions under the online course link.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Those students who enroll at Arlington Baptist College and another college or university at the same time must obtain approval through the Registrar's office to insure transfer of credits earned at the other educational institution.

CORRESPONDENCE CREDIT
Credits earned through extension programs from other educational institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis for possible transfer of credit.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SCORES
Advanced Placement (AP) scores of three (3) or higher may be considered for college credit. (Contact the Registrar's Office for additional information.)

GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS

The following requirements must be met to receive a degree:

  1. Complete the prescribed program in which a student is enrolled with a 2.0 GPA and a 2.0 GPA in his major or majors.
  2. Complete a minimum of 128 hours with 30 hours in residence and the last 24 hours in residence.
  3. Complete all required Christian Service assignments.
  4. Pass a test on the College Articles of Faith.
  5. Demonstrate the caliber of character expected from a Christian whose life is conformed to Biblical standards.
  6. File a degree application with the Registrar during registration of the semester when requirements are expected to be met.
  7. Meet all financial obligations.
  8. Participate in commencement exercises.

Exceptions require approval of the Academic Dean. Students who have six (6) or less hours to be completed in their degree program may be permitted to participate in commencement exercises.  

Catalog of Graduation:

A student may elect to graduate under the catalog requirements in force at the time of his initial enrollment, if his enrollment has not been interrupted by more than three (3) consecutive semesters, or he may elect to graduate under a more current catalog.

Graduation with Honors:

The following honors will be conferred on qualifying students:

With Praise,                   GPA 3.25-3.49

With High Praise,           GPA 3.5-3.74

With Highest Praise,      GPA of 3.75 or higher

Salutatorian, the student compiling the second highest GPA.

Valedictorian, the student compiling the highest GPA.

Honor graduates must also meet the following requirements:

  1. Have transferred not more than 64 hours from another college.
  2. Be enrolled for at least 12 hours each semester at Arlington Baptist College (exceptions may be made for last semester of attendance prior to graduation.)
  3. Not have any outstanding disciplinary action.
  4. Cannot have had any "incomplete" ("I" or "Y") for any semester unless it was due to mitigating circumstances.

Cancellation of a Course: 
A course that enrolls fewer than six students may be cancelled at the discretion of the College.

One may register for an online course during the regular registration time at the beginning of each semester (see semester calendars), or one may download a registration form from the college website. The completed form should then be mailed to the Registrar’s Office. If the student has all financial paperwork in order, he/she will send only the $250.00 registration fee with the form. If one has not processed his/her paperwork (federal grants and/or loans), the total cost of the course(s) must accompany the registration form or be paid at the time of registration.

If the student is taking one or more courses during a term (two blocks), he/she should register for all courses at the beginning of the term. Each student will be notified as to the username and password necessary for accessing a course. At that time, the student will go to the college website and follow the instructions under the online course link.

 

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS

 

Admission for Foreign Student .PDF

 

Affidavit of Support Form .PDF