STEPS IN THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
1. Submit the Admission Application: Complete the PBCTS application online or on campus. Click here to apply online. If you are applying for our Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's Programs, you do not need any prior college experience to apply for admission.
2. Admission Fee: A one-time $50.00 fee must be submitted with the application. This is a non-refundable processing fee (see the Admission Fee Processing link below).
3. Admission Reference Letters: Submit two (2) letters of reference (one from your current pastor and a reference letter from a current employer, a ministry colleague, church leader, or an instructor).
4. Request Transcript: if you have attended any college in the past, request an official transcript from that college to be mailed or e-mailed to PBCTS. You will not be able to register for classes without an official transcript from a previous school.
5. Write a personal statement (300-450 words) addressing:
i. Your current relationship with Jesus Christ.
ii. Why you wish to attend Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary.
iii. Your personal and vocational goals in completing this degree.
6. Admissions Interview: Once Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary has received completed applications from prospective students, an interview will be scheduled via Zoom with a member of our Admissions team. For more details, please review our current catalog (see the link below for a PDF copy).
7. Upon following through with all these steps, applicants are notified of their acceptance into the school via a formal letter. The next step of class registration is coordinated by an assigned official in Academic Affairs during which also you will be sent a registration link to your email.
8. For more admissions information, contact our admissions director directly: klucas@pbcts.edu
or click here for our contact page.
Admissions Office
Providence Bible College & Theological Seminary
301 Goode Way, Suite 205
Portsmouth, VA 23707
757-625-7996
info@pbcts.edu
Providence Bible College & Theological Seminary is a religious and biblical institution exempt from state regulation and oversight in the commonwealth of Virginia - SCHEV.
Providence Bible College & Theological Seminary is the place where you can follow through on God’s calling in your life. At PBCTS, you will learn and grow in your biblical understanding and your relationship with God through the ministry of his Word. In the classroom, you will discover biblical teaching to transform your heart, habits, and mind. The professors bring to each class a wealth of hands-on experience in ministry, strong academic qualifications, and personal concern for each student. They will lovingly challenge and support you along the journey. They will pray with you and encourage you. They will challenge your mind with academic excellence as well as guide your heart in personal growth.
As we join together in following the Lord Jesus Christ, let us invite the Holy Spirit into the classroom to lead us in becoming the people He has called us to be.