Student Help Guide

Section 01

Getting around the website

Every page shares the same menu at the top. On a phone, tap the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner to open it.

1. 01

   Home

   The front page: monthly video message, upcoming events, and current announcements.

2. 02

   About

   Who we are — history, vision and mission, and our statement of faith.

3. 03

   Degree Programs

   Associate and Bachelor programs, plus the Master's program page.

4. 04

   Admissions

   Tuition, academic policy, the school calendar, and the student handbook.

5. 05

   Apply

   The online application form. This is where new students begin.

6. 06

   Courses

   The full catalog. Every course has its own page with materials and lessons.

7. 07

   Portal

   Your private page once you are signed in — records, grades, and enrollments.

Tip: Clicking the college crest in the top-left corner always brings you back to the home page.

Section 02

Your account and password

Your account is created for you when you submit the application — you do not need to register separately.

1. 01

   Your username is your email

   Sign in with the same email address you used on the application.

2. 02

   Your temporary password is emailed to you

   When your account is opened, the college emails you a unique temporary password. Keep that email until you have signed in.

3. 03

   Change the temporary password right away

   After your first sign-in, open the portal settings and set a password only you know. This protects your grades and records.

4. 04

   Sign in from any page

   Use the Sign in / Portal link in the top menu. Signing in on a new device is normal and safe.

5. 05

   Forgot your password?

   Choose the password reset option on the sign-in page and follow the emailed link.

Tip: College email sometimes lands in spam or promotions. Mark it as “not spam” so future notices arrive in your inbox.

Section 03

Light mode, dark mode, and phones

The site can be read comfortably in any lighting and on any screen size.

1. 01

   Switch the theme

   Use the settings toggle next to the portal link in the header to switch between light and dark mode. Your choice is remembered.

2. 02

   On a phone

   All pages, videos, exams, and forms work on a phone. A larger screen is easier for long reading and exams.

Section 04

Submitting your application

The application is one form, broken into short sections. You can take your time — answer honestly and completely.

1. 01

   Personal information

   Full legal name, mailing address, phone, and date of birth.

2. 02

   Church and ministry background

   Your home church, pastor, and any ministry you currently serve in.

3. 03

   Education

   The highest level of schooling you have completed.

4. 04

   Program choice

   Choose the degree program and the term you intend to start.

5. 05

   Review and submit

   Read your answers once more, then press Submit.

6. 06

   Watch for the confirmation page

   A confirmation page appears immediately with your application reference, and a copy is emailed to you. If you do not see that page, your application was not received — try again or call the office.

7. 07

   Wait for the decision

   The Registrar reviews applications and emails you the decision. You can also check the status any time in your portal.

Tip: Prefer paper? A printable PDF version of the application is available on the Apply page.

Section 05

The $50 registration fee

The registration fee covers the office work of processing your application. It is separate from tuition and is not credited toward a class.

1. 01

   Pay from the fee page

   After you apply, follow the link in your email (or the button on the confirmation page) to the secure checkout.

2. 02

   Pay with card or PayPal

   A PayPal account is not required — any major debit or credit card works.

3. 03

   Look for the confirmation

   When the payment succeeds you are returned to a confirmation page and a receipt is emailed to you.

4. 04

   Classes unlock after the fee

   Course purchases become available once the registration fee is recorded, unless the Registrar has approved an exception for you.

Tip: If you paid but the site still shows the fee as due, sign out and back in. If it is still wrong, contact the office with your PayPal receipt number.

Section 06

Paying for a class

Tuition is $50.00 per class, paid securely online. Access opens only when the class is paid in full.

1. 01

   Open the course you want

   From the Courses page, click the course, then choose Enroll or Pay tuition.

2. 02

   Enter a promo code if you were given one

   Type it in before paying so the discount is applied. Only codes issued by the college are accepted — anything else is rejected.

3. 03

   Complete the checkout

   Follow the prompts and do not close the window until you are returned to the college site.

4. 04

   Confirm access

   When payment is complete the course unlocks and a receipt is emailed to you.

5. 05

   Partial payments

   If only part of the $50 is received, the class stays locked. You and the office both receive a notice showing the balance still owed.

Tip: Your payment history is visible in your portal, so you can always see what you have paid for.

Section 07

Working through a course

Each course page holds everything for that class: the syllabus, the student material packet, the lessons, and the exams.

1. 01

   Download the syllabus

   It lists the memory verses, the four segments, the assignments, and how you are graded.

2. 02

   Download the material packet

   One file containing the syllabus, the student workbook, and all examinations.

3. 03

   Work through the lessons in order

   For each lesson: complete the reading, then watch the video, then take the exam. The next step unlocks as you finish the one before it.

4. 04

   Watch the video lessons

   Press the Watch video button. Videos play in your browser; a stronger internet connection gives better quality.

5. 05

   Track your progress

   The progress bar on the course page shows what you have completed and what is next.

Tip: If you are a returning student who already covered earlier material, ask the Registrar — they can waive the order for a specific course.

Section 08

Taking an exam

Exams include multiple choice, true/false, and Scripture memory fill-in-the-blank. Read the rules below before you begin.

1. 01

   You have one hour

   A countdown timer appears at the top. Warnings show at five minutes and one minute, and the exam submits automatically when time runs out.

2. 02

   You get one attempt

   Each exam may be taken once. Be ready before you start — do not open it to “look around”.

3. 03

   Stay on the page

   Finish in one sitting on a stable connection. Your score is recorded automatically when you submit.

4. 04

   Need to retake it?

   At the end of the exam use the Request exam retake button. The Registrar reviews the request and, if approved, reopens the exam for you.

Tip: Exams count for 80% of your grade and homework 20%, so keep your written work current.

Section 09

The memory verse assignment

Every course ends with a memory verse recitation. It appears as the last item on the course progress bar.

1. 01

   Press Start

   On the course progress bar, click Start on the Memory Verse Recitation step to open the assignment page.

2. 02

   State your name and course

   Begin by saying your name and the course you are in, then recite the memory verse.

3. 03

   Record in your browser

   Use the recording box to record with your camera and microphone — you will see yourself on screen while recording. Recordings may be up to 2 GB.

4. 04

   Or upload a file

   Use the upload box if you recorded on your phone or camera instead. Uploads may be up to 500 MB.

5. 05

   Submit

   Press Submit. A gold checkmark and a confirmation message appear so you know it was sent.

6. 06

   See your grade

   Faculty grade the recitation by hand. The score appears in your grade book beside the course.

Section 10

Using your student portal

The portal is your personal page. Sign in and choose Portal from the menu.

1. 01

   Application status

   See whether your application is pending, approved, or needs more information.

2. 02

   Your courses

   Every course you are enrolled in, with a link straight into each one.

3. 03

   Grade book

   Your exam scores, memory verse grade, course percentage, letter grade, and grade point average — all in one table.

4. 04

   Payments

   What you have paid, for which class, and anything still owed.

5. 05

   Practicum forms

   Ministerial practicum time sheets and reports can be filled out online or printed.

Section 11

Documents, transcripts, and printing

PDFs open inside the site's own reader so they always display, even if your browser blocks normal PDF files.

1. 01

   View

   Opens the document in a new tab where you can scroll and read it.

2. 02

   Download

   Saves the file to your device — usually the Downloads folder, or the Files app on a phone.

3. 03

   Print

   Open the document, then use your browser's print command. Choose “Save as PDF” to keep a digital copy.

4. 04

   Official transcripts

   Transcripts are permanent records issued by the Registrar. Request one from the office; periodic progress is shown on your Academic Grade Report.

Tip: Word documents (.docx) open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Pages.

Section 12

If something goes wrong

Most problems clear up with one of these steps, in this order.

1. 01

   Refresh the page

   Reload the page before assuming something is broken.

2. 02

   Sign out and back in

   This refreshes your access after a payment or a course assignment.

3. 03

   Check your email folders

   Confirmations and receipts sometimes land in spam or promotions.

4. 04

   Try another browser

   Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox are all supported; current versions work best.

5. 05

   Camera or microphone not working?

   Your browser must be allowed to use them. Check the permission prompt or your device's privacy settings, then reload the assignment page.

6. 06

   Still stuck? Contact the office

   Call or email with your name, the page you were on, and what happened.