Come Visit Us & Earn Some $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.
The
procedure:
BEFORE
ARRIVAL / PLANNING
1)
Read this
entire page.
2)
Go online
and 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)
Familiarize
yourself with the campus visit waiver/agreement (coming soon).
6) If you're
driving to PLBC, download the
Surrey Map (PDF).
AT ARRIVAL
1)
If you are
getting picked up, follow the instruction given to you about a meeting place.
2)
Report to
the main office (15030-66A Avenue) – click here for a campus map.
3)
Fill out and
sign the campus visit wavier/agreement (coming soon)
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.
Eligible
Dates:
Below are the date ranges when it is best to visit the campus. Visits can be
arranged outside of these windows, but more planning is needed and it will be
more difficult for a date to be accommodated.
September 20 – December 4; January 20 –
April 12
Minimum Age:
Currently in 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. 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:
cnelson@pacificlife.edu
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.
Please fill out
the form below. Complete in full...
