Admission
Admission Procedure
Submit application. The Applicant is requires to complete the application form and submit it,
along with any additional "Life Experience", (resume), information and any Ministry Experience
that may be applicable.
Submit resume. Submit a formal, complete and professional resume’ describing all career
experiences and positions held. Include any formal or informal training that was related to your
employment.  (
Important for Life Experience Credit)
Submit Transfer Credits. If you expect to transfer credits from other institutions of higher
education request a complete, official, sealed transcript from each institution to be sent to:
Triune Biblical University
1209 S. 3rd Ave.
Kelso, WA. 98626
E-Mail
Tbu@kalama.com
Upon receipt of the above information, the Admissions office will make an Evaluation of your
application and notify you in writing of your standing. This Evaluation will indicate credits
allowed by "Life Experience", "Ministry Experience" and by transfer. You will be provided with a
"Proposed Course of Study" and a Financial Agreement Form. You are not officially enrolled
until you indicate acceptance and return the agreement along with the Enrolment Fee and first
tuition payment.
Admission Requirements
For admission to a degree program, applicants will be required to meet the following:
Undergraduate Programs - A copy of the High School Diploma or the GED.
Graduate Programs - A copy of the Bachelor Degree certificate and a certified copy of the
applicants transcript(s).
Post Graduate Programs - Copies of previous Degree, Certificates and certified copies of the
transcripts.
Expenses and Fees
Books, Postage and Refund Policy:
Books - Each student is responsible for purchasing his/her books. At times TBU will make
available new or used textbooks.
Postage - Students who are enrolled in the external program must send a self-addressed
envelope with the proper postage if they want graded papers to be returned.
Refund Policy - When a program is dropped or withdrawn with permission, the following refund
policy will apply:
No refund will be made of the application or registration fees.
Up to 10 days from enrollment 80% refund.
10 to 30 days from enrollment 50% refund.
After 30 days from enrollment 0%.
List of Fees
Application Evaluation
$50.00
Undergraduate Tuition Per Semester Hour
Graduate Tuition Per Semester Hour
$50.00
Doctoral Tuition Per Semester Hour
$75.00
$60.00
Transcript Fee, (each official copy)
$10.00
Scholarships, Grants and Student Discounts are available to Ministers, Christian Teachers, Christian
Counselors and other qualifying students.
The Academic Policies Committee proposes to add the section regarding the requirements to
graduate with Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude distinctions. Currently, 60
total TBU units are needed to qualify for these honors with 45 of these units graded.
Academic Policies
Advanced Placement - Triune’s advanced placement policy takes into account the following:
Life Experience Resume’ evaluation for credits.
Credits earned at other schools.
Examination and Course Challenges for credits.
Grading
Above Average        84 - 91       = B     3 grade points
Superior Quality      92 - 100     = A     4 grade points
Below Average        76 - 83       = C     2 grade points
Inferior Quality         68 - 75       = D     1 grade points
Unacceptable             0 - 67       = F      0 grade points
There are three categories awarded for superior scholarship in work leading to the bachelor's or higher Degree Programs. This
honor, based upon graduation grade-point average, will be awarded upon graduation, will become part of the official record and
will appear on the transcript and diploma of the recipient.
To be eligible for distinction at graduation, bachelor's degree candidates must have completed at
least 45 graded units with letter grades that carry the required grade-point average. Also, in
computing the above grade-point averages, only course assignment work will be considered.
Graduation with Academic Distinction
The Academic Policies Committee proposes  to add the section regarding the requirements to graduate
with Summa  Cum Laude, Magna Cum And Cum Laude distinctions. Currently, 60 total TBU units are
needed to qualify for these honors with 45 of these units graded
Summa Cum Laude is awarded to candidates whose grade-point average is 3.900 or higher.
Magna Cum Laude is awarded to candidates whose grade-point average is 3.700-3.899.
Cum Laude is awarded to candidates whose grade-point average is
3.5000-3.699.
Academic Probation
A student may be placed on academic probation for one full semester if one of the following
occurs:
If grade point average for a semester drops below 2.0
Failure to turn in course work for one full semester.
Failure to pay tuition payments for one full semester.
After a student has been on academic probation for one full semester, he/she will be given an
inactive status. The student must re-apply to TBU by submitting a new application and pay the
charges pending.
Christian Standards
A student may be placed on academic probation for one full semester if one of the following
occurs: