Q: What type of College program is this?

A: WWC is an extension campus of Philadelphia Biblical University. The program and location in the northwoods of Wisconsin offer an exciting educational alternative to a traditional college experience. WWC is a college program where personal discipleship and character development take place in a small educational environment. A high degree of learning opportunities are created to guide and challenge students in their personal growth.

Q: Is this primarily a discipleship program?

A: WWC is primarily an academic program. However, its mission and limited enrollment allow personal growth to be the heart of the program without compromising academic integrity. Many colleges genuinely strive for a balance of mind and heart, but at WWC it happens to a higher degree. Although WWC is an extension campus of PBU, it is also a ministry of PBU.

Q: Is this an accredited program?

A: As an extension campus of Philadelphia Biblical University, WWC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges. PBU has been in existence since 1913, placing it among the earliest Bible schools in America.

Q: How many college credits are offered?

A: The year is comprised of 24 credits of Bible and Bible-related classes and 8 credits of Arts and Sciences for a total of 32 college credits.

Q: What is the academic structure?

A: WWC offers two 15-week academic semesters. The academic structure is based on a modular design or a "one course at a time" approach versus the traditional four or five courses at a time. Each three-credit course is divided into three 1-week teaching modules. Each week of classes (13-15 hours) is equivalent to one-third of a semester course. The student also takes three additional hours per week in a continuing semester course. The resultant class hours per week (16-18 hours) are the equivalent of a normal full-time college load. Visiting faculty teach the modular courses and resident faculty teach the semester courses.

Q: Where do students go after they have completed the WWC program?

A: Almost 80% of the students use the program as a significant part of their college plans. Approximately 40% continue at the main campus in Langhorne, PA, and 40% continue in Christian liberal arts, Bible or secular colleges. More than 70% of alumni have graduated from college. Another 30% of students benefit from the one-year program and then enter the secular work place or vocational ministry.

Q: Are the credits transferable?

A: WWC credits are transferable to academic programs at colleges and universities throughout the nation. The number of credits accepted depends on the college and major chosen. Generally all credits are transferrable but not all credits apply to a specific major. Many Bible courses fulfill core requirements at Bible and Christian colleges and apply as electives at secular colleges. The Arts and Sciences courses also transfer as comparable science, humanities and physical education courses.

Q: Why should I choose to invest a year of my life at WWC?

A: Academic excellence, credibility and transferability of credits are very important at WWC, but that is not the heart of the program. The heart of WWC is "your heart." One can simply not compare things like credit transferability with genuine life change. If you are searching for a college program where you get a high degree of life-related learning opportunities in and out of the classroom, or if you desire a college experience where God-centered personal growth is your goal, or if you are looking for a college atmosphere with abundant recreational opportunities filled with a lot of fun--then you may want WWC!