West Coast Up Close is an opportunity for those who are considering college options (students, recent high school graduates, parents, etc.) to experience all that WCBC offers. Through this event, you’ll participate in the day-to-day academic, spiritual, and social aspects of campus life.
Whether you’ve visited the WCBC campus before or have never been to California, you’ll find that West Coast Up Close is a highly concentrated, personal opportunity to see what WCBC life is really like.
Quick Facts
WHY
Deciding if, where, and when you will attend college is a big decision, and you should know how WCBC can help you prepare for your future. Do you really want to commit four years of your life to an institution you haven't explored in as much detail as possible?
WHO
Any sophomore or above who is considering WCBC as a college option and their parents will appreciate and benefit from this experience.
WHAT
Three days designed specifically to allow potential students to attend classes, live in the dorms, participate in student activities, make memories, attend Lancaster Baptist Church, ask questions, find answers, and generally experience life as a WCBC student.
WHERE
On the campus of West Coast Baptist College and Lancaster Baptist Church in northern Los Angeles County, California.
WHEN
2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12 - Noon on Friday, November 14 or At Your Leisure through a Virtual WCUC Experience
HOW
Register today or call the Admissions team at 661.946.2274. Every high school student who attends will automatically be entered for a chance to win some great WCBC merch.
COST
WCUC is unbelievably affordable at only $35 per person. This includes all meals, activities, a gift, and housing. Committed incoming freshmen (deposit-paid, first-time students) can register for free!
6:30 PM | Service Stream (Service also available as a download for schedule flexibility)
8:00 PM | Dismissal
Speakers
Dr. Paul Chappell
President & Senior Pastor
Dr. Jim Schettler
Vice President of Student Affairs & Instructor
Prefer a Virtual WCUC?
While the on-campus WCUC experience is by far the best way to discover WCBC, we understand that some schools, churches, and families are not able to make the trip to California on these particular dates. That's why we have put a Virtual WCUC that you can download and present on-demand.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of choosing a career?
Is selecting a college intimidating to you?
Did someone recommend that you attend Bible college for one year?
Do you want to know with certainty if you should apply to WCBC?
Can you spend $35 today to make sure you choose the right college?
Do you want to meet the teachers under whom your child is going to study?
Is attending Bible college for at least one year something that you'd like your child to do?
Does your son or daughter want to attend WCBC?
Is it time to help your child select a college?
Does sending your son or daughter to an unfamiliar college make you nervous?
Are you interested in seeing the campus and dorms where your child will live?
Do you want to experience the environment in which your child will live?
Are your upperclassmen unsure of what to do after high school?
Do you have a junior, senior, or recent graduate that is considering attending Bible college?
Do you want your students to pray about attending Bible college for one year?
Are your students or their parents skeptical of the value of Bible college?
Do you want your students to experience WCBC?
Will your students or parents be encouraged to meet others who are planning to attend WCBC?
"I came to College Days to figure out whether or not I should attend Bible college. While here, the classes, preaching, and interactions with the faculty opened my eyes to a world of possibilities I hadn't considered. I was also glad to find that the teachers here have real-world experience in ministry, so they teach from experience as well as study. In my opinion, anyone who is praying about Bible college should come to WCBC's College Days."
—Ethan | Lakeland, FL (attended in 2017)
"Before coming to College Days, I was wrestling some with knowing what God wanted me to do in the fall. The minute I stepped onto this campus, God put a peace in my heart. This is home. Everyone I met was super sweet, and it felt like I had known them for years. Because I invested the money to visit the college I was considering, I know 100% for sure where I am supposed to go."
—Haley | Lone Oak, TX (attended in 2017)
"I came to College Days to make sure West Coast was right for me. Meeting the faculty and staff made me realize that they would be there for me both inside and outside the classroom. They cared about me as a person. Staying in the dorms helped me to realize that Bible college can also be a lot of fun. Now, I'm excited to begin classes this fall."
—Caleb | Celina, OH
"I think that everyone—literally, everyone—should come to College Days. For me, it was a great time to get away from high school for a couple of days and make friends with other Christians just like me. The preaching and classes grew my desire to serve Christ, and reminded me that God chooses to use every day, ordinary people. At College Days, I began to believe that God can and will use me."
—Chandler | Big Spring, TX
8:30 AM-10:20 AM | Drama & Service in the Walther Center
10:30 AM-12:00 PM | Delegate Brunch in The Hangar
The Details
Housing
Students
High school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates are invited to stay in the WCBC dorms on a first-come, first serve basis. If you would like to share a room with a friend, you may request to do so during registration; and we will do our best to accommodate you. At this point of registration, our on campus housing is currently all booked up for delegates.
Unfortunately, our policies and limited capacity don't allow for non-prospective students to stay in our dorms. The good news is that these three hotels have offered a special discount to our West Coast Up Close guests. “West Coast Baptist College” is the magic phrase that will get you our exclusive rate.
Many of our guests fly across the country to join us for this special event. If you're one of them, we’ll be glad to pick you up at the airport and take you back when you're headed home. Best of all, we won't charge you a penny. All you need to do is give us your flight info and register here.
Airport transportation is available to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), AND Ontario International Airport (ONT). Due to distance and other limitations, we will not be able to provide transportation to or from John Wayne Airport (SNA) or Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Join Dr. Paul Chappell of Lancaster Baptist Church in Lancaster, CA on this 14-Day tour revisiting some of the sites of the Apostle Paul's missionary journeys. Enjoy Bible studies and teaching on location as you visit the Ancient Corinth, Mars Hill and the Parthenon in Athens, the ruins of Ephesus, the picturesque islands of Mykonos & Santorini, ancient Pompeii, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, and the Bascilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. You can email journeys@wcbc.edu with any questions you have.
West Coast Baptist College is excited to invite you to our College for a Day event happening Friday, February 20! College for a Day is a great opportunity for students and families who are seriously considering WCBC to discover how we can help them train to fulfill their purpose and to experience our unique campuslife all in a single day.
Guests will get their questions answered and be able to go behind the scenes to see what it’s like to live, learn, and grow at WCBC. Delegates will:
Experience a spirit-filled chapel service with inspiring preaching
Attend classes taught by our dedicated faculty
Tour our beautiful campus and facilities
Enjoy fun activities and fellowship with current students
Hear personal testimonies from those following God’s calling through WCBC
This special event is completely free, so register today!
Please submit one form for each person who will be attending (including parents, youth leaders, etc.) so that we can ensure we are prepared to serve every guest well.
Register online before February 13, and you will receive a WCBC drawstring bag at check-in.
Training Next-Generation Leaders with Mike Huckabee and Todd Starnes
When
Friday, September 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Join Dr. Paul Chappell, radio show host Todd Starnes, and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on September 25 at 6 PM in the Walther Center on the campus of West Coast Baptist College! Enjoy a great meal, network with other leaders, and hear a challenge on the need for training future leaders. For questions or for assistance with purchasing tickets, please contact eventsupport@wcbc.edu. The cutoff date for requesting and issuing refunds for this event is Friday, September 4, 2020.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Paul Chappell
WCBC Founder & President
Mike Huckabee
Former AR Governor
Todd Starnes
Radio Show Host
Schedule
5:00 PM Doors Open
5:00 PM VIP Meet and Greet with Mike Huckabee and Todd Starnes
6:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Mike Huckabee on Training Next Generation Leaders
Friendship Event
WCBC Town Hall Virtual Event
Admissions Webinar: Program in Focus - Music Department
