While opening a college acceptance letter or email after weeks or even months of waiting is somewhat of a time-honored tradition, imagine knowing your college acceptance status the day you visit the campus of your dream school.

Now, prospective on-campus undergraduate students who visit Lancaster Bible College in person can find out if they will be a part of Charger Nation lightning-fast—or, more accurately—Charger-fast!

Picture this: You’re driving home from a campus visit or open house, and you already know that you’ve been accepted to LBC. High school students can now receive an instant admissions decision on the day of their scheduled campus visit when they bring their high school transcript and apply on the day of their visit. If you’ve taken college courses, be sure to bring your college transcript as well so our admissions team can consider your full academic record.

“Students who are excited to attend LBC can now find out if they’ll be a Charger sooner,” said Director of Admissions Matt McDonald. “They can simply bring their high school transcript, and if applicable, their college transcript, along with them on their scheduled visit and apply during that same visit or have a completed application on file with us. Our admissions team will review their academic records on the spot, giving prospective LBC students the opportunity to walk away with an acceptance decision in hand.”

Students must apply for an available term, meaning for a semester that is currently accepting enrollments. Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 applications are currently being accepted. Juniors interested in enrolling in Fall 2026 can begin the application process, including instant admissions decisions, in January 2025 or at any of the 2025 open houses Feb. 17, April 4 or July 18.

Here are just a few ways to start the process of getting a same-day LBC acceptance decision:

• Schedule a personal visit on our website.
• Sign up to attend an upcoming open house at lbc.edu/openhouse. The next two events are on the calendar for Friday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Nov. 22.
• Start an application today at lbc.edu/apply.
• Once you receive your instant acceptance decision, complete your enrollment to officially become a part of Charger Nation!