Application Requirements

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First-Time Freshman: Students that are currently enrolled in high school or have completed less than 24 units of transferable college credit.

Transfer: Students who have completed 24 or more units of college/university credit.

1. Write a brief a 3–5 paragraph essay response on the following question, "What do you hope to gain from your experience as a student at California Baptist University?" Provide examples from an academic, social and spiritual standpoint.
2. Pay the $45 application fee (non-refundable) in order to submit your application. 

First-Time Freshman: Official, sealed transcripts from your high school and college or university (if applicable) and have them sent directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. We accept electronic transcripts as well as emailed transcripts from a school administrator.

• Home educated/school students: Please contact your admissions counselor regarding proper formatting standards for your official transcript.

Transfer: Official, sealed transcripts from each college or university attended and have them sent directly to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

• If you have completed less than 60 units of transferable college credit, then you must send proof of high school graduation to the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

*Test scores are not required or used for admissions purposes. However, if you have already taken the SAT/ACT/CLT, you can still submit your scores for English/Math placement.