All classes establish certain academic requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. The student is responsible for fulfilling these requirements. If, at the end of the course of study, the requirements for graduation have not been satisfied, the degree will not be granted.

Courses are offered both in person and virtually. Classes meet once a week for three hours. The associate and bachelor’s programs are ten months in length. The masters and doctoral programs are two years in length. The first year is coursework and the second year is devoted to writing the thesis or dissertation.

Enrollment in BCBC is contingent upon a student’s background. To enroll in a particular degree, a student must meet the following minimum requirements.

Associate Degree: High School graduate or GED

Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of associate degree from accredited institution or equivalent higher education courses completed.

Master’s Degree: Completion of Bachelor’s degree program

Doctoral Degree: Completion of Master’s degree program

Because the courses required for completion of any BCBC degree are sequential, it is mandatory that students complete the courses in the sequence they are taught. Therefore, students may not “skip” any of the courses offered.

BCBC recognizes that many individuals may not meet these requirements but because of their personal experiences, they may
be qualified to achieve one of the higher degrees. These students
may apply for admission based on life experiences.

Life Experience

BCBC recognizes that life experiences gained through years of ministerial work may preclude college or university courses.
Many people have served in ministerial positions and gained a lot of knowledge and experience in their field, but do not have
any formal certificates, diplomas, or degrees. Life experience credits can give some of the recognition needed for the service in the work of the Lord.

Applicants must have had more than twenty-five years in a recognized position in ministry to exempt them from having
fulfilled the prerequisite course requirement for a degree. Life experience, which could include (but not limited to); books
authored, mission trips, classes taught, outreach ministries, must be documented, along with the years they occurred. This information must be submitted with the application for evaluation.

Tuition and fees for BCBC are kept at an affordable rate. The amount deemed for tuition and fees includes a $50 nonrefundable application fee. The all-inclusive fees include all materials needed for the course. Tuition and fees include graduation regalia. If the graduation regalia is not included in tuition and fees, the student will be notified.

Tuition and fees may be paid at one time or may be paid in monthly installments. Please note: No degree will be awarded until all tuition and fees are paid.

For a complete listing of tuition and fees, please consult the current year’s information sheet.

Tuition and fees may be paid in full at the beginning of the school year or in monthly installments. The amount of the monthly installment is determined by the program the student is enrolled in.

Payments may be made in cash, by check or money order or electronically by Square, Cash App, or Venmo. Please consult
the current years payment information for specific fees, if applicable.

For more information, contact the College at:

Bettercovenantbc@gmail.com
(803) 286-9745

Students are expected to complete the courses once they have enrolled. However, there may be instances when a student may
need to withdraw from the college. The decision to withdraw is solely the student’s but it is encouraged that the student consult
with the college administrator before doing so. No withdrawal is complete without the acknowledgement of the college administrator.

There may be times when a student will be withdrawn from courses due to noncompliance. This occurs when a student falls
behind in completion of the assignments, either tests, essays or both for at least four weeks without communication with the instructor or administrator.

NOTE: Tuition will not be refunded when this happens.

A student may be withdrawn at the sole discretion of the college. When this happens, there is no recourse for continuation.

It is the responsibility of the faculty of BCBC to assign to all their students grades that adequately reflect their achievement in
the class. Grades are based on test results and written assignments completed throughout the course. All tests and assignments should be returned to the student in a timely manner so that the student can examine their own progress.

A standard 10-point system will be used in grading:
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
No grade below 70 will be considered passing

If there is a question about the grade, students should contact the instructor to resolve the problem. If no satisfactory solution is
reached, the student or instructor may contact the college administrator for final resolution.

The application for degree serves as the official notice of intent to graduate. Graduation materials are ordered by the college
administrator based on these applications. These applications must be received by the administrator on or before the deadline established. Any delay could result in incorrect or no graduation supplies ordered.

Distance learners are students who cannot attend class on the assigned night. Students are given access to the class via private web pages that are class-specific. Course materials are sent via email.

Due to time constraints, BCBC does not observe many of the federal and/or state holidays. Classes MUST MEET for 40 sessions before the degree can be awarded.

• Orientation is held at the end of August.

• Classes begin the week after Labor Day.

• Christmas - New Years Holidays are observed

• The last class is the last week of June

• Graduation is the third Saturday in July

Additional holidays will be given in the current calendar

Class Meeting Days

All classes meet one night a week for approximately 3 hours. The lectures will be recorded so that students may go back and review after each class. The specific nights of class will be give to students at orientation.

It is imperative that students always keep the lines of communication open. BCBC realizes that life happens. Sometimes life interferes with the best intentions. Students begin courses and something happens…jobs, divorce, sickness, etc.

Because BCBC is a caring institution, students will be allowed to makeup missed assignments. However, these assignments
MUST BE completed within a month of the due date. The makeup schedule must be discussed with and approved by the instructor and/or the college administrator.

Students who are attending class in person should contact the instructor or administrator if they are unable to attend class, by
phone, text, or email. The personal contact information will be provided at the beginning of the class.