Welcome Packet New York Spr i ng 2022
Greetings! Dear New Student,
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I want you to know that we are thrilled to have you as a student at the 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 WOLBI experience has commonly been called ‘the best year of one’s life.’
As we anticipate an exciting year of learning and growing, I want to challenge you with one of my favorite verses:
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” 2 Cor. 5:20 (ESV)
God could have chosen any avenue to deliver the good news of Jesus Christ to the world, but thankfully, He chose to use us. You and I have the privilege to represent Christ wherever we go. We believe that your time at WOLBI will better equip you to represent Him well. Our goal is to provide you with a foundation for life that will see you growing in your love for the Lord and have a desire to make His name known wherever He leads you. 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. As this is happening in our lives, we become better equipped to be His ambassadors. It truly is a privilege to serve our loving God. We have been living in interesting times. I want you to know that our staff and faculty – RAs, RLs, Deans, resident professors, adjunct professors, kitchen staff, housekeeping, property services team, 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 Vice President NY Bible Institute and Camps
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Schedule Important Information Map General Information School Calendar
Logos Bible Software Let us Help you Pack Final Official Transcript Important Billing Information
SCHEDULE Registration Events and Opening Weekend Schedule Spring 2022
Wednesday, January 12 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Student Registration Fair @ Wyrtzen Center Dinner @ Bollback Student Life Center Spring Welcome Meeting @ Wyrtzen Center
5:30 – 6:15 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM
In Dorms
10:30 PM
Thursday, January 13 6:30 – 7:10 AM
Breakfast @ Bollback Student Life Center
All Students - Student Life Orientation I @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room All Students - Student Life Orientation II @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:00 – 10:00 AM 9:00 – 10:00 AM 10:00 – 10:45 AM 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Parent Orientation @ Huskies Den
Coffee Break/Staff Meet and Greet @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
All Students – Ministry and Service Assignment Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
All Students – Academic Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch @ Bollback Student Life Center Campus Tour @ Wyrtzen Center Lobby
12:45 – 1:30 PM 1:45 – 3:00 PM 3:00 – 5:30 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM 9:15 – 9:45 PM
Free Time
Dinner @ Bollback Student Life Center
Study Hours @ Dorms
Devos
In Dorms
10:30 PM
Friday, January 14 6:30 – 7:10 AM
Breakfast @ Bollback Student Life Center
2nd Year – Missions Reality Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room International Students Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
8:00 – 9:00 AM 9:00 – 10:00 AM 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Title IX Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
Health and Security Orientation @ HHAC Multi-Purpose Room
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch @ Bollback Student Life Center
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Important Information
Parent Orientation: Parents, we invite you join us if you can for the in-person Orientation listed above, however, we will be sharing with you a pre-recorded Orientation that we did for the fall that has all the pertinent information for you as a parent.
The Bridge Sign-Up: We send out regular updates for parents with an email communication called “The Bridge – From Our Campus to Your Home”. Please sign up for that at wol.is/bridgeoptin
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General Information for Students New York Campus 2021-2022
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.
LOCATION The Word of Life Bible Institute campus is located at the south end of Schroon Lake, just outside the village of Pottersville near Exit 26 off I-87. Schroon Lake Village is 9 miles north of the Institute campus at the northern end of the lake.
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/binytrans . Any questions can be directed to transportation@wol.org .
Transportation is offered at the following times:
• The day break begins 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: 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 We would like all students here no later than 4:30 PM on the day of Registration (see calendar for specific dates). Permission to come late must be obtained ahead of time. This will only be granted in unusual circumstances. Students are expected to have the first semester’s finances at Registration. Please have a payment plan in place with the business office prior to Registration. WHAT TO BRING Dorms: Each dorm room is furnished with wall-to-wall carpeting and drapes. 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: Information concerning clothing will be sent to you with a letter from either the Dean of Men or Dean of Women as Registration approaches.
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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. Personal checks, Visa, MasterCard or Discover may be used at the Bookstore.
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.
Music: Bring your musical instrument with you, if possible. These can be kept in the Music Building, and you can practice there. There will be ample opportunity throughout the year to use these, both in formal and informal settings. All students will attend sessions on building their life around biblical principles. It is recommended that students build such principles for entertainment.
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 8:00 AM 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 tentative 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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School Calendar New York Campus 2021-2022
DATE
EVENT
August 9
Summer Work Program Begins
August 23
Fall Sports Teams Arrive
September 3
Student Leadership Training
September 9
Fall Semester Arrival 2 nd Year
September 10
Summer Work Program Ends
September 10
Fall Semester Arrival 1 st Year
Opening Weekend/Heritage Weekend (Student Orientation)
September 10 - 12
September 14
Fall Semester Class Begins
Thanksgiving Break 11/23 Departure – 1:00 PM 11/29 Return – Before In Dorms Christmas Break 12/17 Departure – 9:00 AM 01/10 Return – 7:00 PM
November 23 - 29
December 17, 2021 - January 10, 2022
January 12
Spring Student Arrival
January 14 - 16
Recharge
January 18 - 21
Winter Camp Training
January 21 - March 6
Winter Camp
January 25 - May 20
Spring Semester
Spring Break 03/07 Departure – 9:00 AM 03/21 Return – 7:00 PM
March 7 - 21
March 12 - 20
Spring Tours
April 22 - 24
Missions Conference
April 28 - May 7
Missions Reality
May 4 - 8
OAE
Summer Break 05/20 Departure – 9:00 AM 06/07 Return – 1:00 - 5:00 PM
May 20 - June 7
June 7 - August 12
Summer Ministry
August 12
Baccalaureate
August 13
Graduation
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DIGITAL CLASSROOM
LOGOS is a leading Bible study library software. It specializes in digital library management for Bibles and Biblical theological books.
We have contracted with LOGOS to include most of our textbooks with this top-of-the-line software for our students. Students will receive training in the use of LOGOS Bible Software before classes begin.
LOGOS BIBLE SOFTWARE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS We are equipping you with a state-of-the-art wireless technology that includes all your class notes and most textbooks. This program allows you to take notes directly onto your computer and revisit them at any time. This resource will help increase efficiency through the studying of God’s Word in class and throughout your personal life and ministry. Each student is required to bring a laptop that meets or exceeds the following specifications: 5 hours of battery 8th Generation Quad-Core I5 Intel Processor or Better 128 GB Storage Drive or Larger 4 GB RAM or Larger Windows 10 or Mac 10.14.nn operating systems or Newer WiFi Consider purchasing a laptop with a removable battery. The following devices will NOT RUN the LOGOS Bible Software correctly: • iPad • Android • Windows RT • iPhone • Kindle • Chromebooks For more information, links to special Education pricing on computer hardware and a detailed list of specifications, visit: WORDOFLIFE.EDU/LOGOS
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LET US HELP YOU PACK
STUDY
SLEEP
□ Bible □ Desk Lamp (Not Halogen) □ Pens and Pencils □ Notepaper/Notebook □ Binders
□ Alarm Clock □ Pillow
□ Sheets (Size - Twin) □ Blanket (Size - Twin) □ Comforter (Size - Twin) □ Mattress Topper (Size - Twin)
□ Stationery □ Calendar □ Stapler □ Scotch Tape □ Spiral Notebook □ Laptop □ Surge Protector □ USB Flash Drive
LAUNDRY
□ Laundry Soap □ Laundry Bag/Basket □ Iron □ Drying Rack
OTHER
□ Backpack □ Umbrella □ Camera □ Cell Phone □ Flashlight □ Sleeping Bag □ First-Aid Kit □ Water Bottle
SHOWER
□ Towels/Washcloths □ Toothbrush/Holder □ Toothpaste □ Soap
□ 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
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Final Official Transcript Notice New York Campus 2021-2022
Upon graduation, the Admissions Office will need your final official transcript from either your high school or homeschool organization. It is critical we receive your final official transcript in the mail before Registration which is Wednesday, January 12, 2022. 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.
Your transcripts are tied into your financial aid, so it is critical we receive your transcripts 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@wol.org Or, contact your Admissions Counselor directly!
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Important Billing Information New York Campus 2021-2022
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY FIRST BILL? Each semester is billed separately. At the end of July the Business Office will mail the Fall semester bill and include all charges along with deducting any approved sources of financial aid. The spring semester bill will be mailed out at the end of December. 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 and returned with your first payment. 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? You have the option of signing up for automatic credit card payments or the EFT method of payment. There is a $50 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 Abbianne Jackson abbiannejackson@wol.org 518.494.1457
FINANCIAL AID Alex Hackett ahackett@wol.org 518.494.1606 Peter Cate phcate@wol.org 518.494.1525 Julia Gregory jrgregory@wol.org 518.494.1538
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