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Apply to Valley Leadership Academy

At Valley Leadership Academy, we want our students to have a deep abiding relationship with Christ, discover their unique purpose & live it out, invest & lead in the local church and, intentionally pursue biblical community. We take academic learning seriously and hold our students to high standards. As a student at Valley Leadership Academy, you will have the opportunity to gain a community of like-minded, Christ-centered believers who challenge each other to be who God has created them to be. Students applying to Valley Leadership Academy should have a relationship with Jesus, a teachable spirit, and a willingness to work hard to prepare for the future.

Apply in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Choose Your Desired Program of Study

    Select from our list of degrees. View our full list of courses.

  2. Review the College Requirements

    Carefully review Valley Leadership Academy and California Baptist University requirements below based on the type of degree selected to check if you are eligible to apply to Valley Leadership Academy.

  3. Complete the Valley Leadership Academy Application

    Proceed to create an account and fill out the Valley Leadership Academy application form and pay a non-refundable $50 application fee.

    Once your application is reviewed, you will be emailed to schedule an interview before being admitted into VLA.

    If you are hoping to participate in a worship related practicum, you will be asked to submit a worship audition video along with your application (instructions in the application).

    Upon being accepted, students will then take the next step of enrollment by applying to California Baptist University (CBU). Please refrain from applying to CBU until you have received confirmation of your acceptance into Valley Leadership Academy.

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Application Process + Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Program (Online only)

Valley Leadership Academy Requirements
California Baptist University (CBU) Requirements

Please refrain from applying to CBU until you have received confirmation of your acceptance into Valley Leadership Academy.

To be considered for admission, students are required to submit the following documents:

  • A completed CBU Application for Admission submitted online
  • Official transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities, submitted to Admissions, and a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

*An official high school transcript or the equivalent with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average is required for applicants with fewer than twenty-four (24) completed units

Official electronic transcripts sent to cbuonline@calbaptist.edu are preferred but if the school does not offer that option, you can have the hard copy sealed transcripts sent to:

California Baptist University
Attn: Online Admissions
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504

We can't wait to meet you!

We’re so excited that you decided to apply to Valley Leadership Academy!  

For students applying for Spring 2026, applications must be submitted by November 1, 2025. First day of class is January 12, 2026.

For students applying for the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 school year, applications must be submitted by June 1, 2026. First day of class is September 8, 2026. 

Got questions? Email us at info@valleyleadershipacademy.com and we will do our best to make this process as easy as possible for you.

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