Come Visit Us & Earn $300 Towards Tuition

"After visiting Pacific Life I knew this is would be a great environment to grow in my relationship with God and also to learn. All the people I met were so friendly and made me feel at home. I also felt like I got to know people even though I was only there for less than 25 hours." LifeLaunch Graduate

We invite you to come and experience campus life! You'll get to hang out in the dorms, eat in the cafeteria, sit in on class, and worship in Chapel. Just keep reading and fill out the form below. It's best to have a date in mind and we’ll do our best to accommodate it. We also suggest coming on a Wednesday to Friday afternoon to maximize your experience.

Your stay here is entirely free (meals and accommodations)! And as a bonus, you will receive a $300 bursary* towards tuition at PLBC. It's a great deal and opportunity.

Eligible Dates:

Local Student / Day Visits (Thursdays from 10:00am - 1:00pm; September 20 – December 4; January 20 – April 5)

Overnight Visits (Wednesday & Thursday Nights; September 20 – November 30; January 20 – March 30)

The procedure:

BEFORE ARRIVAL / PLANNING

1. Read this entire page (before doing #2)
2. Fill out a campus visit form (see below) – minimum of 3 business days before desired visit date.
3. Confirm your requested date(s)
4. Send travel plan details/confirmation (i.e. flight no’s, times, etc.)
5. Arrange your travel insurance (if out of country).
6. If you're driving to PLBC, download the Surrey Map (PDF).

AT ARRIVAL

1. If you are getting picked up by PLBC representative, follow the instruction given to you about a meeting place.
2. Report to the main office (15030-66A Avenue)
3. Fill out and sign the campus visit wavier/agreement (must bring your medical insurance information [i.e. provincial health care number] or your travel insurance information for foreign students.
4. Give a room/key deposit of $25 (cash/Visa/Mastercard/debit accepted)
5. A host or staff member will direct you to your room and/or the first item on your itinerary.
6. Be prompt in attending different activities in your itinerary.
7. At the end of your stay, meet back at the office to hand-in your key, receive your deposit, and meet your transportation.

Minimum Age:
Grade 11

Maximum Length of Stay:
2 nights; 3 days.

What’s Included:
Pick-up from local airport, bus depot/station, or ferry (for out-of-town visitors); meals; accommodation (bring your own bedding, toiletries, and towel) in the dormitories (you will be rooming with a resident); welcome pack; and any student activities/classes (if applicable).

Type of Accommodation:
A current student/resident will be selected for you to bunk with, unless you already know someone (in which case, you can request a roommate).

Day Visits:
If you’re local and/or your schedule only allows you to visit for a shorter time than see above for the eligible days/dates.  If you are from out of the Greater Vancouver area you can still be eligible for a campus visit bursary with only a day visit. To be eligible for the bursary you must attend at least one hour of class, go on a campus tour, and have a meeting with a department head.

Transportation:
If you are from out of town, you are responsible for transportation to a local transportation hub (i.e. Vancouver Int’l Airport, BC Ferry terminal, bus station, Abbotsford Int’l Airport). If you are in the greater Vancouver area you are responsible for your own transportation to and from the campus.

Itinerary:
In coordination with your schedule, an itinerary will be drafted that will include sitting in on a few classes, meeting with a department head and/or a faculty member, eating in the cafeteria, a campus tour, participating in student events (if applicable), and more. Evenings will be free to hang out, etc.

Campus Host:
You host will be either the friend you specifically requested or an assigned current student in the same program you are thinking about beginning.

What to Bring:

1. Room/Key Deposit ($25) – refundable upon return of key
2. Devotional stuff
3. Clothing for the weather (check the forecast)
4. Bedding (i.e. sleeping bag and pillow) – a mattress is provided
5. Towel
6. Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
7. PLBC Contact Information (below) / Map

Who do I contact:
Here is a list of important contact numbers:

Clint Nelson (Director of Student Life): Office: 604-597-9082 x251; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dorm Contact (after office hours): Resident Leader: 604-818-5204

* Applicable to students with permanent address outside the Greater Vancouver area. No cash value. Limit of one visit/bursary per person. Non-transferable. Must enroll as a full-time student (12 or more credits) by the 2nd semester of the following school year. Must attend all items arranged in your visit itinerary. Minimum visit required: sitting in one hour of class; campus tour; and a meeting with a department head.

Click here to apply for a Campus Visit...