“God used my time as a student at Southwest Baptist University to transform me into a man who is passionate about my relationship with Christ and his calling on my life. Christ-centered classes led by godly faculty members, small group ministries, university missions and revival teams all impacted me to love God totally in all areas of my life and to love other people. The passion that God stirred in my life through SBU has led me to seek to glorify God by delighting myself in him and serving him faithfully wherever he calls me. At this season of my life that desire has led my family and me to Africa as missionaries where I am seeking to reproduce that passion and catalyze a church planting movement among post-secondary young adults.”
Parents of Prospective Students
Smoothing the Way to College Success
It’s a big step sending a son or daughter off to college. Even though you’ve spent your life getting your child prepared for life, college can still be a challenging step for both of you. SBU’s faculty and staff is here to make the transition smooth and successful for both you and your son or daughter in every way we can.
From our years of working with parents and students, we’ve found that answering certain questions early in the college search process not only leads a son or daughter to making a good decision about college but also strengthens the bond and respect between a parent and college age child.
6 Questions to Ask in Helping Your Child Select a College
1. Does the University offer a major in the field my son or daughter is interested in?
2. Does my son or daughter meet the school’s academic requirements: grades, ACT or SAT?
3. Does the school offer a financial aid/scholarship package that meets our needs?
4. Does the University support our family’s faith and beliefs?
5. Would my son or daughter do well in a school of this size?
6. Are we comfortable with the college’s distance from our home?
