Reccomended High School Courses
Listed below are the high school courses which are recommended for admission to the College.

  • 4 units English (Grammar, Composition, Literature)
  • 2 units Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other lab sciences)
  • 3 units Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Calculus)
  • 2 units History (including one unit of American History)
  • 1 unit Citizenship Skills (Economics, Geography, Government, Non-Western Culture)
  • 3 additional units (Computer Science or Foreign Language)

Students who did not complete these recommended courses in high school will be assigned appropriate remedial work by the Assessment Committee.

Planning Suggestions

  1. High school students are encouraged to take the ACT or SAT in the spring of their junior year and apply early in their senior year.
  2. In January of the high school senior year, parents should consider filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is required for grants, loans, college work study, and most scholarships. Receipt of financial aid is dependent on acceptance for admission. Preference is given to those filing prior to June 1.
  3. Transfer students are encouraged to apply for admission at least three months prior to date of entry.

Candidates for Admission
1. Graduates of high school with a minimum of a 'C' average, or satisfactory scores on entrance exams, usually American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
2.Persons with a GED Certificate from a State Department of Education.
3.Transfer students from other colleges or junior colleges (see Students on Probation or Suspension).

Based on a review of credentials, students may be admitted on regular, conditional, or probationary admission status.Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College reserves the right to restrict or deny admission to any person, otherwise eligible, for reasons determined to be in the best interest of the institution by the officers thereof. This reserved right shall be administered in a manner strictly consistent with state and federal non-discrimination laws. See the following sections: Admission Status Restrictions, Freshman Admission Requirements, and Transfer Admission Requirements.

General Procedures for Freshmen Admission
In applying for admission to Hillsdale the student should:

1. Submit a completed application form provided by the College. Reference forms will be sent to the names submitted on the application. At least one reference must be returned for the student to be eligible for regular admission status.

2. Submit a transcript of credits from the high school from which the student graduated, complete with class standing, grade points, and graduation date. A grade average below 2.00 (‘C’ average) will require a decision of the Admissions Committee.

3. Complete the character evaluation either onsite or via mail and submit the results to the Office of Admissions.

4. Complete the Bible Knowledge Test on-site.

5. Schedule an admissions interview through the Office of Admissions. A representative will interview the applicant and legal guardian(s).

6. Sign and submit the Biblical Foundations Student Statement.

7. Complete the medical form provided by the College. In addition, a physical examination is required for all students participating in the intercollegiate sports programs and public relations traveling groups.

8. Participate in the American College Testing (ACT) program. A score of 15 or below will require a student to enter Hillsdale under probationary admission.

9. Register for the current semester in consultation with an advisor.

Transfer Student Admission Procedure
A student transferring from another institution must:

1. Submit a completed application form provided by the College. Reference forms will be sent to the names submitted on the application. At least one reference must be returned for the student to be eligible for regular admission status.

2. Submit official transcripts from any institutions of higher education the student has attended. A grade point average below 2.00 (‘C’ average) will require a decision of the Admissions Committee. Students who have completed less than 12 college credit hours must also submit a high school transcript. No transfer students will be considered for admission until presentation of their transcript(s) from the college(s) previously attended.

3. Complete the character evaluation either onsite or via mail and submit the results to the Office of Admissions.

4. Complete the Bible Knowledge Test on-site.

5. Schedule an admissions interview through the Office of Admissions. A representative will interview the applicant and legal guardian(s).

6. Sign and submit the Biblical Foundations Student Statement.

7. Complete the medical form provided by the College. In addition, a physical examination is required for all students participating in the intercollegiate sports programs and public relations traveling groups. (The health form of the previous college or university may be acceptable.)

8. Participate in the American College Testing (ACT) program if fewer than 12 college credit hours have been completed.

Admission Status Restrictions

The College is aware that all students have not had the same opportunities for academic preparation. In recognition of extenuating circumstances, three types of admission have been established: regular, conditional, or probationary status.

Regular Admission: Granted to students who have met the criteria for admissions. The student is eligible for enrollment and subject to the academic placement recommendations of the Assessment Committee.

Conditional Admission: Granted to students who have not completed the required admission documents or whose references reflect doubt on the compatibility of the student with the purposes of the College. A student admitted conditionally is given permission to enroll and complete only 24 hours. If the student is unable to submit the required admission documents or resolve the doubt discovered in the application process, he or she will not be permitted to enroll in courses beyond a total of 24 hours at this institution.

Probationary Admission: Granted to students who do not meet the criteria for a candidate for admission, or who have an ACT Composite Score lower than 16, or who transfer from another college while on academic probation, or whose placement scores reflect serious doubt as to the student's ability to benefit and succeed on the college level. The student is limited to no more than 13 credit hours per semester under the direct advisement of the Academic Affairs Office. Probation may be removed after completion of the semester at this institution by action of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.