ADMISSIONS POLICIES Admissions Criteria: Because the purpose of Maranatha Baptist University is to develop leaders for local church ministry, only students with a clear testimony of personal salvation by faith in Jesus Christ may enroll in the main campus programs. Students should also manifest good character, a dedication to purpose, a willingness to learn, and a sincere desire to know and do God’s will. Attendance at Maranatha Baptist University main campus is a privilege reserved for those students who are in harmony with the University’s mission and ethos. Students who submit an application are agreeing to abide by the rules and the standards of the University (www.mbu.edu/slh). All qualified applicants will be accepted without regard to gender, race, color, physical disability, or national or ethnic origin. An application from a divorced person or one married to a divorced person will not be processed for main campus attendance. Educational Preparation: Although the university does not prescribe secondary school course requirements, applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent and should have at least 16 units of completed high school work. The following chart is a suggestion for coursework: • English (grammar, composition, 202
and literature): 4 units • Social Studies (history, government, and geography): 3 units • Mathematics (algebra and geometry): 3 units • Science (biology, physical science, and chemistry): 3 units • Foreign Language (in a single language): 2 units • Physical Education: 2 units • Word Processing: 1 unit Irregularities in high school preparation will be considered on a caseby-case basis by the Admissions Committee. An applicant who earns a GED, low grades in high school, a low composite ACT score, low grades for college work at other institutions, or who applies from a non-English speaking country may be required to participate in the Academic Success program as a condition for enrollment. The application, autobiography, and character references are also used as indicators to help determine an applicant’s Academic Status. (See Academic Status.) Occasionally, the admissions committee accepts a student on Guest Student status, which allows the student to take classes without pursuing a degree. Application Process: Variations on the application process for new students, transfers, graduate students, former Maranatha students, foreign students, and guest students
