GVBC Policy & Guidelines

About These Policies

These policies govern all students, instructors, and participants of Glorious Vision Bible College (GVBC), the ministerial training arm of The Apostolic Church Glorious Vision USA. By enrolling in any program, you agree to abide by these policies in their entirety. Policies are subject to review and update at the discretion of the administration.

Last Updated: April 2026

• Enrollment is free — there is no application or registration fee. Students register and pay only their per-semester tuition to gain access to course materials.

• Per-semester tuition for each certificate program is set by administration and is subject to change. The Diploma in Ministry and Bachelor's in Theology carry their own separate program tuition.

• Tuition is non-refundable once course access has been granted, except as provided in the official refund schedule.

• Each student is registered for a specific portal level and may not access higher-level materials without completing prior levels.

• Students must provide accurate information during registration. False information may result in immediate suspension.

• The TACGV USA Ministerial Portal is exclusively for ordained and recognized ministers within The Apostolic Church Glorious Vision USA.

• All applicants MUST obtain and submit an official approval letter from their Regional or District leadership before being granted access.

• Access is subject to review and authorization by the National Ministerial Office. Enrollment without proper authorization will be revoked.

• All courses within the Ministerial Portal must be completed within 6 weeks of enrollment.

• Certificates issued through this portal are valid for internal church purposes only. They may be extended or upgraded if the minister continues further ministerial studies.

• The college reserves the right to verify credentials with regional leadership at any time.

• Ministerial Portal courses are expected to be completed within 6 weeks of enrollment.

• Certificate in Biblical Courses students are encouraged to complete each portal course within 8 weeks.

• Diploma in Ministry students follow a structured 1-year academic calendar with defined module deadlines.

• Students who do not complete courses within the allotted time may apply for a one-time extension, subject to approval.

• Inactive accounts (no activity for 60 days) may be suspended pending reactivation request.

• Certificates of completion are issued upon satisfactory completion of all course modules and assessments with a passing grade of 70% or above.

• GVBC certificates are issued upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements and assessments.

• Ministerial Portal certificates are valid for internal TACGV USA church use only, unless the minister pursues further accredited studies.

• The Diploma in Ministry program is currently INCOMING and pending full accreditation and affiliation approval. Certificates issued during this period will be clearly noted as 'Pre-Accreditation' status.

• The college reserves the right to withhold or revoke certificates in cases of academic dishonesty or code of conduct violations.

• All students are expected to conduct themselves with Christian integrity in all online interactions.

• Harassment, discrimination, or abusive language toward fellow students or instructors will result in immediate suspension.

• Course materials are for personal educational use only and may not be redistributed, reproduced, or sold.

• Academic dishonesty including plagiarism in submitted work will result in course failure and possible removal from the program.

• Students are expected to represent TACGV USA values in all discussions and course activities.

• Student data is collected and stored solely for educational and administrative purposes.

• Personal information will not be shared with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law.

• Course progress, grades, and attendance records may be shared with church leadership upon official request.

• Students may request deletion of their personal data by contacting the college administrator.