ADMISSIONS
Admission to the College
Holmes Bible College welcomes applications for admission from academically and spiritually qualified men and women who seek an education for professional ministry. It is open to any qualified student without regard to race, sex, color, creed, ethnicity, or national origin.
Application Procedures
The following items must be submitted to Holmes Bible College prior to admittance:
- Completed Application with Essays
- $40 Application Fee
- 1 Pastoral Reference
- 2 Personal References
- High School Transcripts or GED Scores
- ACT/SAT Scores
- College Transcripts, if applicable
- Photo (optional)
- Physical Examination Form (optional, highly recommended)
International Applicants must also submit the following:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Scores
- Proof of adequate financial sponsorship while in the United States submitted on INS Form I-134
Admissions Policy
Applications are examined for the academic and spiritual qualifications necessary for collegiate study.
Minimum Academic Standards
- High School Grade Point Average of 2.0
- ACT score of 18/SAT score of 800
Holmes does not automatically accept students who meet these requirements, but applicants must indicate scholastic achievement in all prior studies.
Veterans Refund Policy
Holmes Bible College will use and provide the following refund policy for all veterans and other persons eligible for VA education benefits under Title 38, U.S. Code:
- In the event that a veteran student does not enter either a program of study or a course, all tuition and fees paid will be fully refunded.
- In the event a veteran student withdraws or is discontinued therefrom a program of study or a course prior to the completion of the program/course, his/her tuition and fees paid will be refunded pro rata the portion that the length of the completed portion of the course/program bears to its total length.
- Refunds will be made promptly (within 40 days). Veteran students will not be required to file an application for his/her pro rata tuition and fees refund.
- In the event a veteran student withdraws completely from course-work during his/her initial semester of enrollment, their Application Fee to Holmes Bible College will be refunded pro rata the portion that the length of the completed portion of course-work bears to its total length.
Transfer Applicants
It is the policy of the College to consider for transfer, credits earned in a regular college or university, a Bible College, or other institutions of collegiate level. Only those credits which carry a grade of at least “C” or its equivalent may be transferred. Holmes does not accept in transfer course work taken elsewhere unless the student was a high school graduate at the time the work was taken. All transfer students must carry a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours of course work in Bible at Holmes Bible College.
Transfer Application Procedures:
- Secure an “Application for Admission” from the Admissions Committee, Holmes Bible College, P.O Box 14188, Greenville, SC 29610.
- Fill in the application form completely, and return it to the Admissions Committee.
- Furnish an official transcript(s) of all college work to the Admissions committee.
- Have a physician fill out the physical examination form and mail it directly to the Admissions Committee. (Optional, highly recommended)
Transfer student must be in good standing at the college from which he/she is transferring. The academic status of each transfer student will be determined by the Dean of Academics. When a transfer applicant does not meet the academic criteria, he/she may be admitted on academic probation.
Academic Year
The Holmes Bible College academic year is divided into two semesters of 16 weeks each. The semester hour is the unit of credit.
Late Registration
Students may register for courses through the first five class days. No student may register for a course later than five days after the semester begins.
Student Course Load
A normal full-time resident student’s course load is 14-16 hours per semester.
Grading System
A Outstanding 4 Grade Points per Semester Hour
B Good 3 Grade Points per Semester Hour
C Average 2 Grade Points per Semester Hour
D Poor 1 Grade Point per Semester Hour
F Failure 0 Grade Points per Semester Hour
I Incomplete
W Withdrawn
R Repeated
P Pass
AU Audit
Grade Reports
Students receive a grade report at the end of each semester.
Classification of Students
Freshman: 0 – 31 credit hours
Sophomore: 32 – 63 credit hours
Junior: 64 – 95 credit hours
Senior: 95 or more credit hours
