Graduation Requirements

A student who plans to graduate from Life Pacific College must fulfill all applicable course requirements for his/her chosen program and the following requirements:
* At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in work at LIFE
* A Christian testimony consistent with Scripture
* Fulfillment of all contracts with the college
* Completion of all curriculum requirements
* At least 32 units of coursework must be completed on campus
* Completion of all Student Ministry requirements
* Submit "Application to Graduate" to the Registrar's Office by February 1 of the year the student plans to graduate
* Payment of graduation fee of $125.00

Foursquare Ministerial License

Students who plan to apply for a Foursquare Ministerial License must work through the licensing process with the Office of Student Life. This process includes application, coaching, and interview. Contact the Office of Student Life and talk with David Ortega for licensing details at (909) 599-5433 ext. 329.

Students intending to graduate must complete any Distance Learning or transfer courses by August 15 if graduating in December and January 15 if graduating in May.

Bible Knowledge Test

A third Bible Knowledge test is given during the student's final year of studies. All graduates must complete the final Bible Knowledge test. To find out when you may take this test please contact the Registrar's Office

Baccalaureate/Commissioning & Commencement

Attendance is required at the Baccalaureate and Commencement services, including rehearsals and graduates' meetings. All students seeking to be excused from any meeting or service must contact the Registrar.

Graduating "In Absentia"

Graduation "in absentia" may be requested by students who are unable to participate in commencement services. An appeal must be filed with the Registrar's Office by January 15th of the spring semester. Appeals may be granted after review, but are not automatically approved. The fee for graduating "in absentia" is $50.00.

It is the policy of the College that those who have graduated previously in the last two years may not go through the Baccalaureate or Commencement ceremonies again upon earning a second degree or diploma. Such persons must graduate "in absentia."

Commencement Honors

Students are selected for graduation honors according to their individual merit. In order to be considered for graduation honors, a student must:

1) Exemplify excellent Christian character in attitude and spirit;
2) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 for courses taken only at LIFE;
3) For those seeking a B.A. degree, have completed 48 units of on-campus coursework at LIFE prior to the semester of their graduation. For those seeking an A.A., B.Th., or FOLD B.A. degree, there must be 40 units of on-campus course work completed prior to the semester of their graduation.

To receive the following honors, a student must fulfill requirements and maintain the minimum GPA listed prior to February of the May graduation ceremony:

Election to Delta Epsilon Chi: The faculty of the College elects a limited number of graduates each year to this Honor Society of the American Association of Bible Colleges based upon individual scholastic achievement, approved Christian character and evident leadership ability.

The following information is provided for distance learning students interested in graduating from Life Pacific College.

Graduation Requirements

A student who plans to graduate from Life Pacific College must fulfill all applicable course requirements for his/her chosen program and the following requirements:

* At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in work at LIFE
* A Christian testimony consistent with Scripture
* Fulfillment of all contracts with the college
* Completion of all curriculum requirements
* At least 32 units of coursework must be completed on campus
* Completion of all Student Ministry requirements
* Submit "Application to Graduate" to the Registrar's Office by February 1 of the year the student plans to graduate
* Payment of $50.00 fee if graduating "In Absentia" OR payment of graduation fee of $125.00 for those planning to participate in commencement

Transfer Courses

Bible Knowledge Test

A Bible Knowledge test is given during the student's final year of studies.

Baccalaureate & Commencement

For those planning to participate in the Commencement ceremony, attendance is required at the Baccalaureate & Commissioning service (held the Friday evening preceding Commencement). Distance Learning graduates who plan to participate in Commencement must make prior arrangements with the Registrar in order to be excused from the Baccalaureate & Commissioning Service.

Graduate Profile

A Graduate Profile must be completed by March 1st of the year you plan to graduate. To complete this requirement, please contact Jason Shipman at Life Pacific College. He can be reached via email at jshipman@lifepacific.edu or call his office at (909) 599-5433 Ext. 402.

Commencement Honors

To receive the following honors, a student must fulfill requirements and maintain the minimum GPA listed prior to February of the May graduation ceremony: