WELCOME PACKET New York 2024–2025
Table of Contents
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Greeting
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Welcome to the Best Year of Your Life
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Things To Do Over the Summer
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Connect with Us
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Parent Info
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Opening Weekend
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Opening Weekend Schedule
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Campus Map
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Health and Security
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Let’s Have Fun
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Let’s Learn Together
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Contact Us!
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Greetings!
Dear New or Returning Students,
On behalf of our faculty and staff, I want you to know that we are excited 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 amazing year of learning and growing, I want to challenge you with the following verse:
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20).
No matter where the Lord leads you after Word of Life, He calls all of us to be His ambassadors. It is our privilege to represent Jesus Christ to those around us. Do you want to represent Him well? Would you like to share His message effectively? If the answer is “yes,” you are in the right place! I 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. Our staff and faculty 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
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Welcome to the Best Year of Your Life!
Below, you will find some general information about your year at Word of Life Bible Institute.
Check out the Academic Calendar to help you plan for the year!
Transportation/Airport Shuttle Request transportation from the airport or bus station in Albany for student leadership registration or Opening Weekend.
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Things To Do Over the Summer
To ensure a great start to your year, take some time to check off some important to-dos and make sure you have these things with you when you arrive!
Important Billing Information If you have not yet received your financial aid package, please reach out to your Admissions Advisor for help.
Access our Dress Code
Packing List to help you pack well for your year!
Car Registration You can register your vehicle ahead of time! There is a $50 fee to park your car on campus for the year. Don't forget to pick up your parking pass at Registration!
Housing Keep an eye out for your housing assignment in your application portal at wol.is/apply. If you haven't submitted a housing request, please do so in your Post- Admit section of the portal.
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Connect With Us
Join the family and follow our accounts on Instagram and Facebook! We have social media accounts for our athletics program, Youth and Family Camps, Bible Institutes, Missions, and much more!
Connect With Us!
New York Student Activities Instagram Account Follow our NYSA account to be in the know about parties, banquet, marathon, clubs, and other awesome activities!
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Parents, This One’s for You
Please join us for Opening Weekend – there will be parent sessions just for you! Join us for one of the sessions when you drop off your student:
Monday / August 26 / 7:00 PM / Athletics Friday / August 30 / 7:00 PM / Student Leadership Saturday / September 7 / 10:30 AM / Parent Sessions
Accommodations for the Weekend Reserve a room at one of our properties, The Pines, or The Pines at Lakeside on our registration page.
Find local accommodations for Opening Weekend!
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Keeping You Informed
Sign Up for The Bridge Blog – A Monthly Parent Blog
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 , for The Bridge communications.
We encourage you to join our Facebook group, Word of Life: The Bridge
Homecoming Weekend and Family Weekend! Are you an alumnus of Word of Life Bible Institute or a parent or family member of a current student? Join us for Homecoming Weekend and Family Weekend! Click here for more information.
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Opening Weekend
Opening Weekend is gearing up to be a blast! Take a look at some helpful information below.
Meals You’ll be able to purchase tickets for meals on campus during opening weekend! Sports Games Please join your Word of Life family for our home soccer and volleyball games! The Huskies Health and Athletic Center Concession Stand will be open during our home soccer games. Hours: 12:30–5:00 PM
Things to Do on Campus
BSLC Cafè open: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM WC Cafè open: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM WC Cafè open: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM HHAC Concession: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM BSLC Cafè open: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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WC Cafè open: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM BSLC Cafè open: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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WC Cafè open: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM BSLC Cafè open: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Begin regular school hours of operation for cafès
WC – Wyrtzen Center / BSLC – Bollback Student Life Center HHAC – Huskies Health and Athletic Center
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OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, September 6
Sophomore Early Access Registration* HHAC All Student Registration* HHAC Campus Tours* WC
9:00–10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Welcome Meeting* WC Main Auditorium Block Party* The Quad
8:00 – 8:45 PM
9:00 – 10:00 PM
WC – Wyrtzen Center / HHAC – Huskies Health and Athletic Center *Parents & Families Welcome
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Saturday, September 7
Student Life Chapel* WC Main Auditorium Learn & Serve Part 1 Freshman – WC Main Auditorium Sophomore – WC Mezzanine For the Parents* The Barn Learn & Serve Part 2 Freshman – WC Main Auditorium Sophomore – WC Mezzanine Parent’s Den Open* Multi-Purpose Room
9:00–9:50 AM
10:00–10:50 AM
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
11:00–11:50 AM
1:00–3:00 PM
Soccer Games* Women – 1:00 PM Men – 3:00 PM
1:00–5:00 PM
Women's Volleyball Game* HHAC
6:30 PM
Bro/Sis Dorm S’mores See RA for location
8:00 PM
WC – Wyrtzen Center / HHAC – Huskies Health and Athletic Center *Parents & Families Welcome
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Sunday, September 8
Coffee for Parents* WC Lobby Parenting from a Distance* WC Mezz Worship Service* WC Main Afternoon Activities See Below Campfire & Class Picture Kenya Hill or The Barn if inclement weather
9:30–10:00 AM
10:00–11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00–5:00 PM
8:00–9:00 PM
WC – Wyrtzen Center *Parents & Families Welcome
Access the full Opening Weekend Schedule for incoming fall students, including Athletics and Student Leadership Registration information.
Enjoy These Activities All Weekend!
• 9 Square • Carpet Ball • Paddle Smash
• Kan Jam • Spike-ball
• Corn Hole • Sand Volleyball
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Don’t Get Lost
The first time on a college campus can feel intimidating. Check out our campus map and kick the intimidation!
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Keeping You Safe, Always
Below are some departments you should know about that will be very useful to you as a student!
Health and Security Our on-campus Health Center is a great resource to students. It’s equipped with 3 exam rooms and 3 infirmaries, as well as basic medical supplies and OTC medicines. Our Health Staff, lead by our trained Physician’s Assistant can offer first aid, limited medical care, and advice on providers in the area.
Text Alerts Sign up for Text alerts
Biblical Counseling We are also here to serve you mentally and emotionally while you’re here! We have staff available for counseling and discipling.
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New Here? Let’s Have Fun!
There is a time for serious business, and there is a time for FUN. Check out the Campus and Student Life info below!
Check Out Some Info About Our Student Life Study life ministry
Check out the Ministries You Could Be a Part Of Experience ministry like never before at Word of Life Bible Institute! Grow as a team, gain hands-on experience, and launch into your calling.
Freshman Ministry
Sophomore Ministry
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Learn Together
Here are some learning tools you will receive for classes and every day life!
WOLBI uses Canvas as our Learning Management System
Logos
Your Destination for Access to Most of Your Required Textbooks.
You are already in a few tutorial courses! Using the login information in your application portal, sign in at wordoflife.instructure.com. There, you’ll find a course overviewing Canvas and Lockdown Browser, and another explaining Logos Bible Software. This will be covered in the Opening Weekend of the Bible Institute, but check it out now!
Opportunities to Grow Together
D-Groups
Word of Life Quiet Time
The Quiet Time will guide you in the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer.
Part of our emphasis on spiritual life includes Discipleship Groups. A D-Group will consist of a WOL staff member and 4–5 fellow students. Every freshman student will be placed in a group, and returning students can sign up on the Student Portal. These groups meet weekly to discuss biblical truth, hold each other accountable, and pray together.
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Any Questions?
Word of Life is eager to support you and answer any questions you may have!
Academics academics@wol.org 1.800.331.9673 Option 2 Admissions admissions@wordoflife.edu 1.800.331.9673 Option 1
Business Office gajohnson@wol.org 518.494.1370
Financial Aid finaid@wol.org 1.800.331.9673 Student Life dburtis@wol.org 518.494.1540
Athletics melayton@wol.org 518.494.153
Word of Life Bible Institute 4230 Glendale Road Pottersville, NY 12860 1.800.331.9673 ext. 1 wordoflife.edu
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