Application Process

FIRST TIME STUDENTS

Admissions Process Overview

Thank you for considering Desert Baptist Bible College, as your choice for higher education. Upon com­pleting and submitting the “Application for Admission” form, you will be contacted by our Admissions Officer, who will answer your questions and guide you through our admissions process.

As you have chosen to apply to DBBC, it is important to note that we are a college ministry of Desert Gateway Baptist Church (DGBC). As such, we comply with the doctrine and faith positions of DGBC and strive to honour our Saviour, Jesus Christ, in all we do through this college. We have various degrees, such as our Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Theology, where we uphold the biblical qualifications of a Pastor for any student wishing to enter that course of study (1 Timothy 3:1-7). Your Admissions Officer is prepared to discuss such requirements with you.

The standards of scholarship and Christian faith at DBBC require a review of every applicant. For us to perform this review, you must fill out completely the “Application for Admission” form, meet with your Admissions Officer, and then complete the application packet as described below. Once we complete the review process, we will contact you regarding application acceptance.

You may apply at any time, after the beginning of your junior year of high school. College courses may be taken during your junior or senior year of high school but require additional permission from your High School Principal or Home School director.

Application Packet Contents

1. Completed application form: A copy of the form is available at the church office, or through requesting a copy be sent to you via email at [email protected]. Submit com­pleted forms by email (scanned or photo image is acceptable) or to the Registrar’s office. (Desert Gateway Baptist Church C/O Desert Baptist Bible College Registrar’s Office 2175 S. Gilbert Rd Gilbert, AZ 85295)
2. Pastoral Reference: Your Admissions Officer will contact you regarding requirements for submitting a pastoral reference. Upon request, parental and third-party personal recommen­dation may be considered. Alternatively, applicants can request an interview with the DGBC Pastor, to obtain his recommendation.
3. Verification of satisfactory academic completion: Official high school diploma or transcripts, GED completion verification, or home-school diploma are all acceptable.
4. Signed DBBC Student Requirements and Doctrinal Statement
5. Enrollment Form: After completing the application process, please fill out the applicable Semester Enrollment Form. This form confirms your intention to attend and your selection of classes and degree type.
6. In addition to the application requirements above, we strongly request that your ACT or SAT test scores be sent to the Registrar’s office as soon as possible. The ACT code for Desert Baptist Bible College is 6010. If you cannot get the local information, write directly to: The American College Training and SAT.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

1. Follow all steps under First‐Time Students.
2. Request each institution of higher education which you have attended to send a complete transcript to the Registrar’s address noted above.
3. Upon receipt of the above information, your Admissions Officer will notify you of your standing and will work with you, to complete your application information.

RETURNING STUDENTS

Returning, Part Time, for Audit, or DGBC Member Students

1. Returning Students with 4 semesters or less, since actively attending DBBC are not required to complete the “Application for Admission” form but are required to complete the Enrollment Form and meet with the DBBC Director.
2. Unless specifically required by the DBBC Director, Part Time, for Audit students or DGBC Member Students may not have to complete all elements of the application process, but are required to complete points 1, 4, and 5 of the Application Packet Contents.

TRANSFER OF CREDITS

Credits transferred from other colleges are accepted on a case‐by‐case basis. No credit will trans­fer with a “D” or lower grade. No credit will transfer unless it applies to the required courses at Desert Baptist Bible College. Minimum semester hours to be completed at Desert Baptist Bible College will be determined on an individual basis.

If you desire to transfer credits, please give your prior education contact information to our Registrar at least two months in advance. There may be a fee involved in obtaining your prior credit information.

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS

Recognizing that not all students have educational backgrounds which fit the Application for Ad­mission form, Desert Baptist Bible College will consider, on an individual basis, applications for enrollment from students with non-traditional, or foreign educational backgrounds.

ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION

Upon completing the application process as described above, your Admissions Officer will work with you to better understand and guide your academic pursuits. Whether you are a part-time or full-time student working toward a degree or simply seeking continued education to improve your Bible knowledge, you have a place here at DBBC, and we will help you in keeping a vision for your academic pursuits.

Application Process as of June 17, 2025