Admission to the certificate and diploma programs of Great Lakes Bible College requires a high school diploma. Admission to GLBC’s degree programs requires the equivalent of a Canadian university entrance qualification. Students with a general high school diploma can qualify for the degree programs by maintaining a B average during the first and second years at GLBC and by receiving the Dean’s approval.

U.S. Students

Presently we are able to accept U.S. students ONLY for on-line studies, as the Government of Canada is not issuing study permits to students wishing to come to Waterloo to attend GLBC. If you are interested in coming to Waterloo to study, please contact us so we will be aware of your interest and perhaps be able to apply to change the situation.

 
Students applying from the United States with a U.S.-based high school diploma are required to have at least a 60% average or marks translated to a GPA of 1.8 or a grade of C-for admission into the certificate and diploma programs. Students holding university preparatory credits will be considered for admission into degree programs and Advanced Placement credits will be considered for transfer within the GLBC program. Students from the United States must have a valid student visa which requires a letter of acceptance and evidence of sufficient funds or financial support for the school term. American students are encouraged to submit their application forms at least three months prior to the time of desired enrollment to allow time for processing.

Mature Students

 
Mature students; those who are at least 21 years of age at the time of registration, who have been away from formal education for at least two years, and who do not have a high school diploma may be admitted conditionally. We do require mature students to successfully complete the English language component of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test. Mature students are then accepted on academic probation for the first year and required to maintain a B average during the first two years in order to gain admission to the third and fourth years of the degree programs.

International Students

Great Lakes Bible College seeks to equip Christians for ministry as part of their local church, especially supporting the church in Canada and Northern US.

GLBC is not qualified as a 'Designated Learning Institute' with the Canadian Federal Goverment, and so cannot be used to qualify for study permits.

We recommend that individuals from outside Canada and the US connect with qualfied schools in their country of origin.

Medical Requirements

Applicants for full-time studies must complete and submit a medical history form. Students studying in Ontario must have a valid Ontario Health Card or equivalent medical coverage. US students are required to have equivalent health coverage or apply for same as soon as they arrive in Canada.