Step 1: Tell us about yourself & take a tour
Please complete the inquiry form, and a member our team will be in touch with you to schedule your tour. We look forward to meeting you!
Step 2: Apply
A completed application includes each item below.
- Required documents (PDF’s are preferred)
- Birth certificate
- Immunization record
- Grade records
- K3–K5: none required
- Grade 1: evaluation/report card from K5
- Grades 2–9: last two years of report cards
- Grades 10–12: high school transcript
- Test scores or readiness screening
- K3: informal screening (no fee)
- K4–K5: readiness screening ($50 fee)
- Grade 1: readiness screening ($75 fee)
- Grades 2–5: recent nationally standardized achievement test scores (within 14 months); readiness testing as needed ($75 fee)
- Grades 6–12: recent nationally standardized achievement test scores (within 14 months); if needed, contact us about scheduling testing through BJU Press Testing
- Psychoeducational evaluations, IEP’s, or 504 plans (if applicable)
- Custody decree (if applicable)
- Grades 6–12: student statements to be completed by the student within the online application
- Who is Jesus Christ?
- Do you have a personal relationship with Him, and how do you know?
- Why do you want to attend BJA?
- Name and email address for recommendation/s
- K3–12: Your pastor or another leader at your church who knows your family
- Grades 1–12: your child’s teacher or a school administrator
- $25 non-refundable application fee
Contact our office (email or 864.770.1395) before beginning an application if the applicant:
- Is a sibling of a current BJA student
- Is the child of an employee of Bob Jones University (including BJU Press and BJA)
- Is under 3 years old (Child Development Center application)
- Is not a citizen of the United States (international application)
To begin the online application process, create an account.
Step 3: Explore Partnership
After we receive your completed application and required documents, a school principal will meet with your family to discuss how BJA can best partner with you.
Step 4: Await Enrollment Decision
You’ll receive an enrollment decision after your partnership meeting and full application review. We’ll keep in close contact during this step.
Step 5: Pay Commitment Fee
After enrollment is offered, a $300 per student nonrefundable commitment fee reserves your child’s place at BJA.