NBCU directed-study online program allows you to study at your own pace.

NBCU does not discriminate based on biological sex, race, disability or national origin. As a religious institution, NBCU reserves the right to make policies and decisions about employees and students on the basis of religious criteria.  

NBCU students have the right to receive equal grading as all other students in quizzes, exams and written assignments.  

NBCU values that the student’s experience at NBCU results in fruitful and satisfying education. NBCU encourages students to appeal decisions they believe to be improper or file a grievance if they have a complaint regarding someone’s actions against them.   complaints@nbcustl.org

 Need an unofficial digital copy of your current transcript? Send us a quick email at Registrar@nbcustl.org with the request. We will email a PDF copy to the email address we have on file in your student account. Please include your full name and the last four digits of your social security number for identity verification. For security and privacy purposes, we will not send transcripts to any other person or email account. 

 Need an official digital copy of your current transcript? Send us a quick email at Registrar@nbcustl.org with the request from the email address we have on file in your student account. We will email a PDF copy to the institution that you are requesting. Please include your full name, last four digits of your social security number for identity verification, and the email address of the institution's official representative.  Your first three digital transcripts are free. Subsequent transcripts will be $10.00 each.

 Need an official hard copy of your current transcript mailed? Send us a quick email at Registrar@nbcustl.org with the request from the email address we have on file in your student account. We will mail a copy to the institution that you are requesting. Please include your full name, last four digits of your social security number for identity verification, and the mailing address of the institution and its official representative.  Mailed copies are $10/each.

Currently, your first (original) degree diploma is free. We send that to you upon degree completion. If you need a replacement diploma for any reason, you can email us at Registrar@nbcustl.org with your request. Cost is $55 per replacement diploma. 

A student who wishes to withdraw from a course must first receive written permission, from the Dean, Department Chairman and the Instructor concerned, otherwise he/she will be given an “F”. A student who withdraws according to proper procedure during the first four weeks of the semester will be given a “W” in the course from which he withdraws. After four weeks “WDP” will be given if he/she withdraws failing during the first nine weeks of the semester, after which an “F” is given to all students who have withdrawn or dropped out failing.

If a student wishes to withdraw from school, he/she must secure the proper withdrawal form from the Dean, complete it and then consult with the president.

Join the thriving student community at New Bethel Christian University, where you can engage with peers and participate in a variety of activities. NBCU offers numerous alumni fellowships, events, and networking opportunities that enhance personal growth and development. Get involved and make the most of your college experience.

Congratulations to our graduates. Commencement is the culminating event of a journey and academic career. Graduation candidates should follow the procedures below. Requirements for Graduation

1. Satisfactory completion of required semester credit hours and the hours properly.
2. The prescribed Departmental and major requirements must be fulfilled, including approved electives, with an average of not less than “C” in the total program of studies, or a grade point
3. The student must show evidence of high Christian character and soundness in the faith and satisfactorily meet the practical Christian work requirements.
4. The student must show evidence of sincere devotion and zeal for Christian service, and 
5. All administrative fee obligations to the college must be met before graduation.

The satisfactory completion of prescribed courses with the proper number of credit hours and grade points does not guarantee graduation. The student must exemplify worthiness of graduation from New Bethel Christian University in all of his traits as well as prove his merit in his chosen academic field. The Faculty, Administration, or Trustee Board reserves the right to deny graduation to any student whose traits, attitude, character, testimony and/or academic achievement are contrary to the regulations and standards of New Bethel Christian University.

 It is herein declared that NBCU is tuition free, but we do require a one-time administrative fee.  Additionally, there are charges for diploma replacement and multiple transcript requests.  Our tuition free education is integral to the church and operates as part of the parent church. Our operations are based on a Free Will Tithe. The tithe is made to the parent church (New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church), of free will, and is not to be construed as payment for a service, real or imagined. Therefore, there is no implied contract or agreement, real or imagined.

One-Time Non-refundable Administrative Fee: $500.00 includes graduation regalia & diploma.

NBCU does not participate in the Federal Title IV financial aid program (PELL Grants, Federal Student Loans).  This also means students will not receive a 1098-T form from New Bethel Christian University to file with their taxes. Please consult your tax advisor about whether NBCU tuition may be applied to relevant tax deductions and/or credits.

More importantly, there are current and future risks to the opportunity to deliver biblical education that come with the dynamics of regulatory oversight of that program.  Our commitment is to keep top-line costs accessible and to protect our ability to amplify the disciple-making mandate of the local church globally.