Welcome Packet New York Spring 2024
Greetings!
Dear New or Returning Student,
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I want you to know that we are thrilled to have you as a student at Word of Life Bible Institute! We have been praying and planning for your arrival and cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store this year. The Word of Life Bible Institute experience has commonly been called “the best year(s) of your life.”
As we anticipate an exciting year of learning and growing, I want to challenge you with the following verse:
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20, ESV).
We believe that God has a very specific plan for your life. It is our prayer that the Lord uses your time here at Word of Life Bible Institute to equip you to carry out that plan. Could it be that this plan is beyond what you could ever ask for or think about? Just maybe, the Lord has plans for you that would blow your mind if you knew what was coming. I want to encourage you to enter this year with your heart and mind open to what the Lord wants to teach you. If you come with this attitude, I believe the Spirit of God will take the Word of God and begin to transform you from the inside out. For “far more abundant” things to happen in your life, it must be God doing them and not yourself. Our staff and faculty – Resident Assistants, Deans, Resident Professors, Visiting Professors, Kitchen Staff, Housekeeping, Maintenance Crew, and so many others – are ready to serve you. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you need anything.
Because of Grace,
Brian Baker Executive Dean of Bible Institutes
The Bridge Sign-Up: We send out regular updates for parents with an email communication called “The Bridge – From Our Campus to Your Home”. We encourage you to sign up for these regular updates, as they will contain important information for both you and your student. To sign up, please visit http://wol.is/bridgeoptin .
Table of Contents
Schedule
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Map
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General Information
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Official Transcript Notice
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Important Billing Information
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Dress Code
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Let Us Help You Pack
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School Calendar
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Schedule Spring 2024 Registration and Orientation Schedule Friday, January 12 3:00–5:00 PM Student Registration Fair @ HHAC Multi-purpose Room 2:00–5:00 PM – BSLC Café/Bookstore Open 5:15–6:15 PM Dinner @ BSLC 6:30–7:00 PM Campus Tour beginning @ BSLC Lobby 8:00–9:00 PM – WC Café Open 8:30–9:30 PM Spiritual Emphasis Weekend Session 1 @ WC 12:00 AM Midnight In Dorms
Saturday, January 13 8:00–8:45 AM Breakfast @ BSLC 9:00–9:50 AM Parent Orientation @ Upper Library 9:50–10:30 AM – WC Café Open
9:50–10:30 AM Coffee Break/Parents Depart @ WC Lobby 10:30–12:00 PM Spiritual Emphasis Weekend Session 2 @ WC 12:00–1:00 PM Lunch @ BSLC 1:30–3:30 PM – BSLC Café/Bookstore Open 4:00–5:00 PM Spiritual Emphasis Weekend Breakouts @ Various Locations 5:00–5:45 PM Dinner @ BSLC 7:30–8:30 PM Spiritual Emphasis Weekend Session 3 @ WC 12:00 AM Midnight In Dorms
Sunday, January 14 8:00–8:30 AM Breakfast @ BSLC 12:30–1:00 PM Lunch @ BSLC 1:00–5:00 PM Free Time 5:00–5:30 PM Dinner @ BSLC 12:00 AM Midnight In Dorms
Monday, January 15 7:45–8:30 AM Breakfast @ BSLC 8:30–10:00 AM All Students – Student Life Orientation I & II @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room 10:10–11:00 AM All Students – Title IX Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room 11:10–12:00 PM All Students – Academic Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room 12:00–12:45 PM Lunch @ BSLC 2:00–2:50 PM All Students – Health and Security Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room 3:00–3:50 PM All Students – Ministries Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room 4:00–4:50 PM International Students Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room 5:00–5:45 PM Dinner @ BSLC 8:30–10:00 PM Campus Event – The Winter Games @ Huskies Soccer Complex 11:00 PM In Dorms
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Location Key: BSLC = Bollback Student Life Center WC = Wyrtzen Center HHAC = Huskies Health Athletic Center *
Family Accommodations While parents and siblings are encouraged to attend meetings through Sunday morning, we do not offer family lodging on campus for the weekend. Housing at Word of Life Lakeside Property is open for booking subject to availability; please contact 518.494.6000 for rates and availability. Additionally, you may refer to the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce or the Adirondack Hub for a list of local accommodations:
adirondackhub.com/lodging
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General Information for Students 2024
Welcome We look forward to having you as a student at the Word of Life Bible Institute. Included is some information that might be of help to you as you prepare to spend your year here. If you have any additional questions, please call an Admissions Counselor at 1.800.331.9673. Transportation Transportation to and from the Albany International Airport, Albany Bus Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Train Station is offered for scheduled school breaks for $25 each way. Please note: Transportation by Word of Life will be provided ONLY to and from Albany. To request Word of Life transportation, please fill out the Transportation Request Form at wol.to/nytransport . Any questions can be directed to transportation@wol.org .
Transportation is offered at the following times:
• The day breaks begin and early the following morning.
• The day when students are required to return to campus.
• For specific dates and shuttle times, please refer to the current transportation request form.
Other transportation options are listed below:
• Bus: http://trailwaysny.com, https://www.greyhound.com
Adirondack Trailways offers bus services to and from Pottersville. If needing transportation from the Albany International Airport, they have a bus that departs directly from there. Tickets can be purchased at the Adirondack Trailways ticket counter.
• Train: www.amtrak.com
• Plane: www.albanyairport.com
Registration Registration will be in an open-house format starting at 10:00 AM. Students are welcome to check in to their dorm and go through the registration fair in any order they prefer. Students are expected to arrive no later than 4:30 PM. What To Bring Dorms: Each dorm room is furnished with wall-to-wall carpeting and blinds. Each student will need to bring their own pillow, blankets, towels and bed sheets (twin size). Each student should bring two warm blankets. Each student has a desk, dresser, and limited closet space. A desk lamp is necessary for studying. You may bring a small wastebasket for your own use.
Clothing: You can check out our dress code policy on page 11 of this packet.
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Books & Bookstore: Any required textbook not included in the LOGOS software will be available in the Bookstore and can be purchased at 25% off for all students. Students are required to have personal laptops and will be equipped with the LOGOS software (included in the fees for a year). LOGOS contains many of the textbooks in an e-book format along with their course syllabi. For more information on laptop specifications for LOGOS, check out wordoflife.edu/ logos . Information on how to download the LOGOS software system will be sent to you in the mail prior to Registration. The Campus Bookstore will be open Registration Weekend and daily through the school year. Personal and gift items, textbooks, and paper supplies are available.
A good Study Bible is helpful. King James Version, New King James Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Version, or Holman Christian Standard Version are recommended.
Personal Transportation: Cars and bikes are encouraged. Bikes should be equipped with a lock and chain. There is a one-time $50 registration fee for vehicles that can be paid at Opening Weekend Registration.
Miscellaneous Items: A small suitcase or travel bag is useful as students go out on weekend ministries. A laundry bag is helpful for making those necessary trips to the laundromat, which is located on the Bible Institute campus. Bows and arrows, hunting knives, and guns should be left at home. If it is necessary to bring any such item for a specific reason, they must be checked in and left at the Bible Institute Office.
Phones: Students will need to provide their own phone. If you plan on bringing a cell phone, please note that Verizon has the best coverage, and AT&T comes in second.
Finances Large amounts of money should not be left in the dorms. There are no banking facilities on campus. However, there is an ATM located in the Café and the lobby of the Bollback Student Life Center. Glens Falls National Bank & Trust has offices in the Village of Schroon Lake (9 miles north) and Chestertown (6 miles south) where students may open a checking account. This will facilitate check cashing and money handling. School Breaks Vacation breaks are in December, March, and June. Students will be notified when they can head home for break, but generally it will be after the morning exam. Flights should not be scheduled before 2:00 PM on the first day of break. The campus is closed during vacation breaks. Students are not fed or housed on campus during this time, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Student Life staff. Travel arrangements should be made in accordance with the Bible Institute Calendar. Students are expected to return on time after vacations and are not permitted to leave early. Students may obtain special permission to stay off campus overnight through the Student Life staff throughout the year (students must file appropriate paperwork on time and take care of missed service assignments or ministry ahead of time). School Calendar A school calendar can be viewed on the next page. Students may generally leave campus by 11:00 AM on the day classes end. Please do not make any flight arrangements before 2:00 PM on the last day of class. You are expected back on campus by 7:00 PM the day vacation ends. The Albany Airport is 1.5 hours from campus, so plan your flight departures and arrivals carefully.
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Final Official Transcript Notice
Upon graduation, the Admissions Office will need your final official transcript from either your high school or homeschool organization.
Most students submit either a non-graduate transcript or a final unofficial transcript for acceptance. Non-graduate transcripts do not have a student’s complete 9th-12th final grades. A final unofficial transcript means it does consist of a student’s 9th–12th final grades, but it does not contain an ink signature or a raised school seal. If you submitted college transcripts for acceptance, we will need to receive your final official high school or homeschool transcripts to be enrolled as a student.
These are the specific items that need to be on the final official transcript for high school and homeschool organizations:
• There needs to be a final grade point average (GPA) or a grading scale if a GPA is not listed.
• Graduation Date.
• An ink signature or a raised seal from the school or organization.
• If you are homeschooled, we need to receive your Homeschool Verification Form with an ink signature.
Students who desire to transfer college credits to Word of Life Bible Institute should keep the following in mind:
• Only coursework completed at a C average or better will be considered for transfer.
• Students need to provide an original, official transcript from the institution where the coursework was completed and indicate a desire to transfer coursework before the day of registration. • Coursework earned at a non-accredited institution may be submitted for review with an original, official transcript and course descriptions from the institution where the coursework was completed.
Your financial aid is dependent upon your transcripts, so it is critical we receive them as soon as possible!
Please have your transcripts mailed to the following address:
Word of Life Bible Institute Admissions Department 4230 Glendale Rd. Pottersville, NY 12860
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Department at:
1.800.331.9673 admissions@wordoflife.edu
Or, contact your Admissions Counselor directly!
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Important Billing Information
When Will I Receive My First Bill? Each semester is billed separately. The Business Office will mail the Estimated Fall Semester bill in June. This will include all charges along with deducting any approved sources of financial aid. The Financial Aid process must be complete to list approved aid. However, if your anticipated aid is not listed, please contact the Financial Aid Office listed below for assistance. You will also receive instructions as to how to pay in full or how to begin making monthly payments. The Enrollment Agreement must be completed prior to your registraion, along with your first payment. The spring semester bill will be mailed out at the beginning of January. Questions regarding your bill can be directed to the Business Office listed below. What If My Financial Aid Is Not Yet Complete? At the time of Registration, it will be your responsibility to pay one-fourth of the balance due. As soon as aid is completed, the balance due is automatically adjusted. If a balance remains after aid is posted, it is your responsibility to pay monthly. Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Financial Aid Office listed below. How Do I Make Payments? There are a few options for payment. You may sign up for automatic credit card payments on the Enrollment Agreement. You may also pay by check. Checks should be made payable to “Word of Life Bible Institute” and mailed to:
Word of Life Business Office 4230 Glendale Rd. Pottersville, NY 12860
There is a $100 fee per semester for enrolling in the monthly payment plan. There will be no payment plan fee if the account is paid in full prior to Registration. You can make payments online using a debit or credit card by going to: www.wordoflife.edu/payments .
Contact Business office
Hannah Freeman 518.494.1612 habonifas@wol.org
Financial Aid
Alex Hackett 518.494.1606 ahackett@wordoflife.edu
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Dress Code
Dress and Appearance Our approach to standards for dress and appearance seeks to honor biblical principles of modesty as humility expressed in dress and to provide general guidelines appropriate for a Christ-centered educational institution. The Bible Institute strives to maintain a standard of dress and appearance that communicates modesty and discretion without magnifying or bringing undue attention to the individual. The biblical expectation of modesty is that the conduct of both men and women, which includes but is not limited to dress, serves to enhance rather than detract from the reputation of the Gospel (1 Tim. 2:3–10; 1 Pet. 3:3–4). Manifestation of modesty includes seeking to adorn the Gospel by placing emphasis on the condition of one’s heart expressed by living with humility in attitude, behavior, and dress (1 Sam. 16:7). Therefore, students are encouraged to portray servant attitudes toward Christ and other people in their dress and appearance. The specific guidelines included below are shaped by biblical principles and community preferences. Men’s Dress for Students Men should be modest in their dress and avoid excessively tight-fitting clothes or holes in inappropriate locations. Hairstyles and fashion should avoid extremes. Facial hair, if worn, should be intentionally grown, kept, and closely trimmed. Earrings and plugs may be worn in ears. No other facial jewelry is permitted. Clothing should not have slogans that are inconsistent with Bible Institute values. • Class Dress is required in Chapel and class. Class dress should be neat and consist of footwear, dress pants or jeans with no holes, and collared shirts/sweaters. Hats or hoods should not be worn in class or Chapel. • Casual Dress is acceptable any time class dress is not required. Casual dress consists of class dress and/or modest t-shirts and shorts (minimum 4-inch inseam), warm-ups, and footwear. Swimwear should be a modest swimsuit (shorts style swimsuit, not briefs). Women’s Dress for Students Women should be modest in their dress and avoid revealing, sheer, excessively tight-fitting or short clothing, and holes in inappropriate locations. Hairstyles and fashion should avoid extremes. Earrings and plugs may be worn in ears and small studs/ rings may be worn in the nose. No other facial jewelry is permitted. Clothing should not have slogans that are inconsistent with Bible Institute values. • Class Dress is required in Chapel and class. Class dress should be neat and consist of footwear, modest length skirts or dresses (top of the knee), dress pants or jeans with no holes (including capri/cropped pants), and dress shirts/blouses/ sweaters. Hats or hoods should not be worn in class or Chapel. • Casual Dress is acceptable anytime class dress is not required. Casual dress consists of class dress and/or modest t-shirts and shorts (minimum 4-inch inseam), warm-ups, and footwear. Leggings/Tights should have a skirt, dress, or shirt over top that falls to the top of the knee. Swimwear should be a modest swimsuit (one-piece swimsuit or the appearance of a one-piece). Students are expected to abide by these guidelines both on and off campus when not on official school breaks. In addition, our campus culture supports the professional development of students and allows administration to communicate additional dress guidelines for special events and conferences. We also acknowledge additional guidelines for certain off-campus ministries and/ or mission trips.
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Let Us Help You Pack
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□ Alarm Clock □ Pillow
□ Sheets (Size – Twin) □ Blanket (Size – Twin) □ Comforter (Size – Twin) □ Mattress Topper (Size – Twin)
□ Stationery □ Calendar □ Stapler □ Scotch Tape
Laundry
□ Laundry Soap □ Laundry Bag/Basket □ Iron □ Drying Rack
□ Spiral Notebook □ Surge Protector
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Other
□ Towels/Washcloths □ Toothbrush/Holder □ Toothpaste □ Soap
□ Backpack □ Umbrella □ Camera □ Cell Phone □ Flashlight □ Sleeping Bag □ First-Aid Kit □ Water Bottle
□ Deodorant □ Shampoo □ Shower Caddy □ Blow Dryer □ Razor □ Slippers □ Robe
□ Mug/Bowl □ Microwave* □ Mini Refrigerator* □ Coffee Maker □ Vacuum
Organize
□ Small Trash Can □ Sealed Food Containers □ Clothes Hangers
*You may want to check with your roommates first **Please refer to the Student Handbook in the Campus Life section to see what is permitted in the dorm room
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School Calendar New York Campus 2024
FALL SEMESTER 2023 (9/12–12/19) August 7
SPRING SEMESTER 2024 (1/15–5/17) January 12 Return from Break (7 PM) 12 Spring Student Arrival 12–14 Spring Student Orientation 12–14 Spiritual Emphasis Weekend 16–19 Winter Camp Training 19 Winter Camp Ministry begins 23 Spring Classes begin March 4–18 Spring Break (9 AM)* 10–18 Spring Tours 18 Return from Break (7 PM) 29–31 Easter (No class Friday)** April 12–14 Missions Conference 18–27 Missions Reality – Sophmore 24–28
Federal Work Study Program begins
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Fall Sports Teams Arrive
September 1
Student Leaders & Fall Sports Registration
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Federal Work Study ends
Fall Semester Arrival 1st & 2nd Year Opening Weekend (Student Orientation)
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October 6–8
Homecoming Weekend
November 22–27
Thanksgiving Break (1 PM)* Return from Break (11 PM)
27
December 20
Christmas Break (1 PM)*
Open Air Evangelism – Freshman
May 17
Summer Break (9 AM)*
SUMMER SEMESTER 2024 June 8
Pines Students and Camp Crew Arrive Ranch, Ridge, Island Students return (1-5 PM) Ranch, Ridge, Island Camp Crew Arrive
11 15 16 23
Pines Opening Week
First Day of Camp (Ranch, Ridge, Island)
August 16
Last Day of Camp
16 17
End of Year Celebration
Graduation
*When booking flights, please keep in mind that you will need several hours AFTER the time listed to travel to the airport, so be sure toleave a large enough margin of time before your flight. The TSA suggests arriving at the airport two hours before a domestic flight. **Not a break, students will need to fill out a special permission request if they are leaving for the weekend NOTE: These dates are TENTATIVE and subject to change. Please confirm dates before making travel arrangements.
Word of Life Bible Institute Welcome Packet / 11
Word of Life Bible Institute Welcome Packet / 12
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