International Admissions Checklist

  • ApplicationApply here.
  • Recommendation Forms – Recommenders must be unrelated to you. You can send them the form by going to this link or just send us their email or cell number and we can send them the form.
    • Pastoral Recommendation – We prefer a recommendation from your current pastor. However, if you are a pastor, your pastor is a relative, or there is some other barrier you can request it from another spiritual leader in your life (pastor’s wife, youth pastor, small group leader, deacon or elder in the church, board member, etc.).
    • Teacher/Professional Recommendation – If you have recently been in school, we prefer a recommendation from a former teacher. However, if you are homeschooled or have been out of school for a while a reference from a work supervisor or some other professional is fine.
  • Transcripts – If your education is from outside the United States send a clear scan of your transcripts to enrollment@gbs.edu. You will need to bring the official transcripts with you when you come to campus. High school transcripts can be waived if a student provides official college transcripts with 24+ transferable hours. If you haven’t yet graduated, just wait to send your transcripts until after graduation.
    • Some transcripts may need to be translated and evaluated by WES.org. We will notify you if this is the case.
  • English Proficiency – International students are required to get satisfactory scores on either the SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing), TOEFL, IELTS, English3 Gateway, or Duolingo. If a student has citizenship or completed their education in a country that has English as the only official language this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

The following items are required for campus students only

  • Physical Exam – A medical professional must complete a physical examination for the student. The examination form they must fill out is found at this link.
  • Financial Certification Form – The sponsor completes this form. The form can be found at this link.
  • Sponsor’s Current Bank Statement – The sponsor’s bank statement must show proof of funds for at least one year of support.

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Why choose us?

  • Affordable – Only $275 per credit hour.
  • Accredited – We are accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
  • Convenient – Many degrees can be completed entirely online or you can come take classes at our Cincinnati campus.
  • Relevant – Many ministry and professional degree pathways including ministry, missions, education, music, social work, nursing, counseling, and more.

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Hi! My name is Eli Albring.

Transitioning to college can be scary with many unknowns!

I am here to make it as easy as possible so give me a call and we can chat.

Text me at (513) 402-2428 or call the number below.

513-763-6565

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