Accepted On-Campus Student Information

Our Final Enrollment Steps

Welcome to Lancaster Bible College!

You’re officially part of the LBC family — Congratulations!

We’re so excited to officially welcome you to the LBC family as an on-campus undergraduate student. This is the beginning of an incredible chapter in your life — one filled with growth, purpose and lifelong friendships. We’re committed to helping you have a vibrant and successful first-year experience.


Contact Admissions

admissionsoffice@lbc.edu | 866.522.4968 | [texting] 717.937.2751 
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Next Up: Secure Your Spot at LBC

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Pay Your Deposit

In order to reserve your spot and make your enrollment official, we require a $250 nonrefundable deposit that serves as your commitment to LBC. Call Student Billing at 717.560.8200 to make your payment or pay online.

Pay Your Deposit Here


Haven’t seen your Financial Aid Estimate yet? Please fill out your FASFA and contact your admissions counselor.

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Sign Up for Student Orientation & Registration (SOAR)

SOAR is your official registration for college—and a key step for every accepted student. Complete the form below to secure your spot on one of two SOAR days and finalize your enrollment. You’ll also receive essential details like your class schedule and financial statement for the upcoming academic year.

Sign Up for Your SOAR Day

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Academic Placement

All incoming on-campus undergraduate students must complete ONE placement option. Placement helps ensure you are enrolled in courses that match your current skill level and set you up for academic success.

If you already submitted a placement option during the application process, you do not need to submit it again. Questions? Contact your admissions counselor.

Placement Options
Complete one of the following:

  • Standardized Test Scores
    Submit qualifying SAT, ACT, or CLT scores. Scores may be emailed to admissionsoffice@lbc.edu or submitted through your admissions counselor.
  • Transfer College-Level Credit
    Transfer equivalent college-level coursework in writing (English) and/or math. Official transcripts must be received by Admissions.
  • AP or CLEP Scores
    Submit qualifying AP or CLEP scores in English Language/Composition or Math. Official score reports must be sent to Admissions.
  • Accuplacer Placement Test
    Complete the Accuplacer test remotely through the LBC Ally Center. After signing up via a form from Admissions, you’ll receive a test code at your LBC email. The test must be completed within four weeks of receiving the code and no later than one week before your SOAR or move-in date (whichever comes first).

Default Placement Policy:
Students who do not complete a placement option will be enrolled in the following non-credit remedial courses:

LAN 060 – Writing Fundamentals Introduction to College Reading and Writing
MAT 060 – Basic Math Skills

These courses build readiness for college-level work but do not count toward graduation. Students must successfully complete them before advancing to credit-bearing writing and math courses.

""    Register for Your Housing Status–Resident or Commuter

The next step will be to register your housing status with Student Affairs on our Star Rez Housing Application. This application is for all commuters and residents to designate your housing status. Please reference the Star Rez housing page linked below for dates regarding each step of the housing process. Please set a calendar reminder for these dates and use your LBC login credentials to fill out the application. Questions can be directed to residencelife@lbc.edu.

Register for Housing

""  Complete Required Health Forms

All full-time undergraduate students are required to have their Physical Examination, Vaccination Record and Health Record on file in the Student Wellness Center. Forms must be completed prior to arriving to campus.

The nurse will review your completed paperwork and reach out if she has any questions. If you need to speak to the nurse, email nurse@lbc.edu or call 717.560.8215.

Please print out the Physical Exam Form and have it completed by your health care provider. Once completed, please upload it directly into your documents.

To upload your physical exam please do the following:

  • Sign into your My.LBC account.
  • On the left side, please open the “My Documents” folder.
  • You will see which documents are due.
  • For the document name, please use the following format Last Name, First Name PE and the date of the exam. For example Doe, John PE March 18 2024. Please scan your immunization record along with your physical exam.
  • Using the down arrow, select physical exam form and choose your file from your computer.
  • Once your file is attached, hit the upload button at the bottom.

All resident students are required to have a meningococcal vaccine. There are two types of meningitis: Meningococcal B and MCV4. Information on meningitis can be found at PA Dept. of Health. Meningitis vaccines can be obtained from your family doctor. Other options include your State Health Center (1661 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA, 717.299.7597) or a Travel Health Clinic (Travel Health Services).

Here is a copy of the Vaccine Decline Paperwork if you decide to decline: Vaccination Decline Paperwork 

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989

In accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, the policy on illegal drugs and alcohol is as follows:

1. Standard of Conduct and College Sanctions. LBC prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of drugs and alcohol
by faculty, staff and students on College property or as any part of College
activities.

2. Legal Sanctions. Municipal, state and federal laws strictly outline penalties – including fines and jail terms – for the illegal use, possession or distribution of alcohol and drugs.

3. Health Risks. The use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol present health risks such as addiction, acute and chronic illness and death. Other risks associated with alcohol and drug use include impaired learning, violence, injuries, accidents, drunk driving, acquaintance rape, unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

4. Treatment Programs. Alcohol and drug information, referral, counseling, treatment and rehabilitation programs are available to faculty, staff and students through a variety of on and off campus resources. Some of these services and programs are without charge; others are covered by insurance or based on ability to pay.

Faculty, staff and students with questions, concerns or problems related to the use of illicit drugs or the abuse of alcohol are urged to take immediate advantage of the help that is available.

All members of the College community, however, must clearly understand that they jeopardize their education, their jobs, their health and their future if they unlawfully possess, use or distribute drugs or alcohol at LBC. Sanctions for such misconduct will be consistently enforced.

Submit Final Transcripts

As you make final preparations, your final official high school or college transcript is required. If we do not receive a final official transcript prior to the start of the semester, your financial aid could be in jeopardy.

Methods for submitting Transcripts:

  • Request that your school send your transcript directly to LBC via Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • Email:  admissionsoffice@lbc.edu

Getting Your Textbooks

All students are automatically enrolled in Slingshot Choice, a subscription-based service available for all students that automatically delivers required course materials before your course begins. As a new student, you will be enrolled to rent books. If you would prefer to purchase your books, (new, used or digital), you may change your preferences by logging into the LBC Campus Store using your LBC email and password that was provided in your Let’s Get Started email. View a short video tutorial to learn how to change preferences, verify shipping address, receive tracking information and more. The cost of the books will be charged to your student account. Please reach out to Slingshot customer service at 888-392-2930 or at support@slingshotedu.com.

Your Campus Living & Transportation Plans

As you get ready for life at LBC, let us know your housing and transportation plans. These details help us support you and make your transition to campus smooth.

Our Resident Life staff is eagerly anticipating your arrival.  The following links are great documents to help you as you begin thinking about moving to campus:

Resident Housing – If you completed your SOAR registration as a resident student you’ve already completed this form! If you are a commuter changing to a resident student, please complete this form now to help us better pair you with a roommate.

What to Bring – As you begin thinking about packing for your dorm room, visit our resident hall page where, at the bottom, you will find guidelines on what to bring.

Meal Plan – Resident students will need to purchase a meal plan. Commuting students have the option to buy a meal plan as well.

Commuter students make up nearly 50% of our student population—and we can’t wait to meet you! Visit our Commuter page to see how our Student Affairs team is ready to support you.

All resident and commuting students who park their vehicle on campus are required to display a valid LBC parking permit. Register your vehicle online and receive your FREE Parking Permit in your LBC Stop (mailbox) when you arrive at the start of the semester.
Vehicle Registration Form

Register your bicycle online. Bicycle Registration Form

Your Chance to Win a Scholarship

So you’ve just gotten word that you’ve been accepted to Lancaster Bible College’s on-campus undergraduate program and you couldn’t be more thrilled! Want to turn that enthusiasm into money for college? Then enter our contest for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship.

Here’s what you need to do:

  • Post a picture or video of yourself holding your acceptance letter to social media with the hashtag #lbc4me – the more creative, the better!
  • That’s it!

Winners will be announced each month.


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