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Opening Week 2024

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Opening Week Fall 2024

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Move into your dorm room and finalize registration

Monday, August 26

Dorms officially open on Monday at 9 AM for new students, and at 11 AM for returning students. Arrive on campus, grab a snack in the Hangar, get your ID and paperwork completed in the Walther Center, unpack, and get ready for an amazing semester!

Enjoy Campus Upgrades

Enjoy Campus Upgrades

Whether you plan to grab a paddle and head to one of the two new pickleball courts for some friendly competition or have a seat in the new Oasis area for a board game and time of fellowship with new friends, come ready to enjoy some campus upgrades! Several new tabletop sports tables have also been added to the Hangar, such as air hockey and skee-ball, and we have a new, beautiful walking track around the football field!

It’s Preaching Time!

It’s Preaching Time!

Dynamic powerful preaching will challenge, inspire, and prepare you for the journey of growth that you are about to experience.

Dr. Paul Chappell

Paul Chappell

Founder and President

Dr. David Gibbs

Christian Law Association

Dave Delaney

Pastor, First Baptist Church and Adjunct Instructor

Jim Schettler

Joshua Camps

Instructor—Bible, Youth, Counseling

Classes Begin

Classes Begin

Thursday, August 29

Get the first taste of your fall class schedule and begin gaining a deeper understanding of your faith.

Angels Baseball Game

Angels Baseball Game

Friday, August 30

Share time with friends, make lasting memories, eat a hot dog or two at the WCBC tailgate party, and enjoy a beautiful southern California evening at Angels stadium in Anaheim.

Orientation, Event, and Registration Schedule

Saturday, August 22
Saturday Schedule
Time Event Location
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration and Dorms Officially Open

9 AM - Freshmen Arrival
11 AM - Upperclassmen Arrival

 Walther Center
10:00 am to 11:00 am Parent Orientation (morning option) Revels 103
11:00 am Campus Tour Revels 103
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Parent Orientation (afternoon option) Revels 103
3:00 pm Campus Tour Revels 103
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Late Check-in

*After 7 PM, check in at the guard shack for room assignments.

 Walther Center Lobby
5:00 pm BBQ Dinner The Hangar
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Senior Theological Exam (Men and Ladies)

*All potential 2026-2027 grads must choose one of the offered times (Sat., Mon., Tues.).

 Revels 309
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Saturday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
9:00 am to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Portal Access Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Finance Cards Walther Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Academic Registration WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Financial Registration WCBC Library
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Ministry Registration (Returning Students) Walther Center
Sunday, August 23
Sunday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
9:00 am Sunday Morning Service Main Auditorium
11:00 am Sunday Morning Service

*Students must attend one of the two AM services.

 Main Auditorium
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
5:00 pm Sunday Evening Service

*Dinner will open thirty minutes after the service concludes.

 Main Auditorium
7:00 pm President’s Reception (for first-time students and their families) The Hangar
Monday, August 24
Monday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 7:45 am Introduction of Faculty and Staff Main Auditorium
7:45 am to 8:30 am Orientation Main Auditorium
8:40 am to 9:20 am All Ladies’ Orientation Main Auditorium
8:40 am to 9:20 am All Men’s Orientation The Hangar
9:30 am to 10:00 am Dorm Residents Ladies’ Orientation Main Auditorium
9:30 am to 10:00 am Dorm Residents Men’s Orientation The Hangar
10:00 am Registration Opens (see schedule below) Walther Center Lobby
10:30 am to 11:00 am Typing Test Revels 206 - Computer Lab
10:30 am to 12:30 pm Senior Theological Exam (Men and Ladies)

*All potential 2026-2027 grads must choose one of the offered times

 Revels 309
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
2:00 pm to 2:50 pm Freshmen/Transfer Orientation Main Auditorium
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Work Study Program Meeting

*For all work studies & students interested in working on campus

 Main Auditorium
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Dinner Student Life Center
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Monday Hour 7 Classes See class schedule
7:00 pm Service Main Auditorium
8:30 pm Donut Wall The Hangar
8:30 pm Class Officers Orientation Dr. Piervicenti's House
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Monday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
10:00 am to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Portal Access Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Finance Cards Walther Center Lobby
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Academic Registration WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Financial Registration WCBC Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Ministry Registration (Returning Students) Walther Center Lobby
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:30 am Chapel Main Auditorium
8:30 am Registration Opens (see schedule below)
8:30 am to 9:00 am International Student Orientation Revels 103
8:30 am to 9:00 am Off-Campus Orientation Revels 102
9:00 am to 9:15 am Extension Ministry Meeting Revels 103
9:40 am to 9:50 am West Coast Choir, Orchestra, and Ensembles Interest Meeting Main Auditorium
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Bible The Hangar
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Education Revels 102
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Music Revels 103
10:00 am to 11:00 am Department Meet-ups: Creative Arts Revels 209
11:10 am to 11:40 am Private Music Lessons Meeting: Piano Lessons Revels 209
11:10 am to 11:40 am Private Music Lessons Meeting: Instrumental Lessons Revels 204
11:10 am to 11:40 am Private Music Lessons Meeting: Voice Lessons Revels 103
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Freshmen Fifteen Auditions Revels 102
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Senior Theological Exam (Men and Ladies)

*All potential 2026-2027 grads must choose one of the offered times

 Revels 309
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm West Coast Choir Auditions Revels 102
4:45 pm to 5:30 pm Taste of SoCal Gazebo
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm Tuesday Hour 7 Class See class schedule
7:00 pm Service Main Auditorium
9:45 pm to 10:15 pm Dorm Gatherings Dormitories
Tuesday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
8:30 am to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Welcome Center
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Dean’s Office (COM 4)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Portal Access Church Admin Building
8:30 am to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Dean’s Office (COM 4)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Package Annex (Welcome Center)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Finance Cards Finance Office (COM 1)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Academic Registration Academic Office (COM 1)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid Financial Aid Office (COM 4)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Financial Registration Finance Office (COM 1)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Ministry Registration (Returning Students) Brother Glenning's Office (Founders 1)
Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:25 am Hour 1 See class schedule
8:35 am to 9:30 am Hour 2 See class schedule
9:40 am to 10:40 am Chapel Main Auditorium
11:00 am to 11:55 am Hour 3 See class schedule
12:05 pm to 1:00 pm Hour 4 See class schedule
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:00 pm Registration Opens
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Resurrection Ensemble Auditions (Sophomores & Juniors)

*Sign-up required.

 Revels 204
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm West Coast Orchestra & String Ensemble Auditions

*Sign-up required.

 Revels 209
1:30 pm Hour 5

*MU 491 begins at 3 PM.

 See class schedule
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Library Orientation WCBC Library
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Spanish Ensemble Auditions

*Sign-up required.

 Revels 207
3:15 pm to 4:00 pm Employment Orientation West Wing 201
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Majesty Senior Ensemble Auditions

*Sign-up required.

 Revels 204
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Dinner Student Life Center
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Midweek Service Main Auditorium
8:30 pm Missionary Kids Fellowship Bus leaves from Walther Center
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Wednesday Registration Schedule
Time Event Location
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm New Student Photos Welcome Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Eagle ID and Scan Card Dean’s Office (COM 4)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Portal Access Church Admin Building
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm On-Campus Housing Dean’s Office (COM 4)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Mailbox Keys Package Annex (Welcome Center)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Finance Cards Finance Office (COM 1)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Academic Registration Academic Office (COM 1)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Employment/Financial Aid Financial Aid Office (COM 4)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Financial Registration Finance Office (COM 1)
Thursday, August 27
Thursday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:25 am Hour 1 See class schedule
8:35 am to 9:30 am Hour 2 See class schedule
9:40 am to 10:40 am Chapel Main Auditorium
10:40 am Pick up Angels Game Ticket West Wing Guest Services
11:00 am to 11:55 am Hour 3 See class schedule
12:05 pm to 1:00 pm Hour 4 See class schedule
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 pm Hour 5 See class schedule
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm Tour of Dr. Chappell’s Office

*For new students whose last name begins with A-M

 Admin Courtyard
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm Tour of Dr. Chappell’s Office

*For new students whose last name begins with N-Z

 Admin Courtyard
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Weekend Jewish Outreach Meeting Revels 207
4:30 pm Wings and Fries The Hangar
5:00 pm Eagles Volleyball Game Walther Center
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm West Coast Orchestra Rehearsal Main Auditorium
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm West Coast Choir Rehearsal Revels 102
10:15 pm Dorm Devotions Dormitories
Friday, August 28
Friday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:30 am to 8:25 am Hour 1 See class schedule
8:35 am to 9:30 am Hour 2 See class schedule
9:40 am to 10:40 am Ministry Involvement Chapel (All Students) Main Auditorium
11:00 am to 11:55 am Hour 3 See class schedule
11:00 am to 5:00 pm Ministry Placement (All Students) Kid City Building Rally Room
12:05 pm to 1:00 pm Hour 4 See class schedule
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:30 pm Hour 5 See class schedule
2:45 pm Angels Game and BBQ Angel Stadium
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Dinner Student Life Center
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Saturday, August 29
Saturday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
10:00 am Soulwinning Training and Rally

*Students must attend one of the two soulwinning rallies (Sat. or Sun.).

 Revels 207
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
6:00 pm Dinner Student Life Center
7:30 pm Snacks at Sisk Sisk Courtyard
10:15 pm Dorms Close Dormitories
Sunday, August 30
Sunday Schedule
Time Event Location
6:30 am to 7:00 am Breakfast Student Life Center
7:00 am Weekly Ministry Begins Various
9:00 am Sunday Morning Service Main Auditorium
11:00 am Sunday Morning Service Main Auditorium
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch Student Life Center
1:00 pm Soulwinning Training and Rally Main Auditorium
5:00 pm Sunday Evening Service

*Dinner will open thirty minutes after the service concludes.

 Main Auditorium
7:00 pm TLC Parent Dinner (for new & transfer students) The Hangar