These required days help students build connections, get to know campus, and gain the insight they need for a strong start at Bethel.
All students must register for ACT Residual Testing online a minimum of one (1) week prior to their selected testing date. No refunds will be issued for no-shows or any cancellations received after 10 a.m., one business day prior to the scheduled test date.
Scores from Residual Testing are reported only to Bethel University offices for admission, course placement and advising purposes.
Residual Testing is conducted at Bethel University for students who: 1) are enrolled, 2) have been admitted, or 3) are applying to Bethel University. Students who do not intend to attend Bethel University are not allowed to participate in ACT Residual Testing on our campus.
Even if a student is only taking one subject test of the ACT, standardization requires that they sit through any preceding subject tests which would typically be offered prior to their subject test before being allowed to begin.
Extended-time testing is available to current Bethel University students with documented learning disabilities. If you are not a current Bethel University student but can present documentation of a learning disability (or ADHD), please email AcademicSuccess@BethelUniversity.edu or call 574.807.7460 to discuss the documentation needed.
Documentation from ACT for English language learners will also be honored.
Accommodated testing may not be available every month, due to the academic calendar and availability of testing space on alternate days. Accommodated testing will not be on the same day as the scheduled ACT test.
All students must register for ACT Residual Testing online a minimum of one (1) week prior to their selected testing date. No refunds will be issued for no-shows or any cancellations received after 10 a.m., one business day prior to the scheduled test date.
Scores from Residual Testing are reported only to Bethel University offices for admission, course placement and advising purposes.
Residual Testing is conducted at Bethel University for students who: 1) are enrolled, 2) have been admitted, or 3) are applying to Bethel University. Students who do not intend to attend Bethel University are not allowed to participate in ACT Residual Testing on our campus.
Even if a student is only taking one subject test of the ACT, standardization requires that they sit through any preceding subject tests which would typically be offered prior to their subject test before being allowed to begin.
Extended-time testing is available to current Bethel University students with documented learning disabilities. If you are not a current Bethel University student but can present documentation of a learning disability (or ADHD), please email AcademicSuccess@BethelUniversity.edu or call 574.807.7460 to discuss the documentation needed.
Documentation from ACT for English language learners will also be honored.
Accommodated testing may not be available every month, due to the academic calendar and availability of testing space on alternate days. Accommodated testing will not be on the same day as the scheduled ACT test.
All students must register for ACT Residual Testing online a minimum of one (1) week prior to their selected testing date. No refunds will be issued for no-shows or any cancellations received after 10 a.m., one business day prior to the scheduled test date.
Scores from Residual Testing are reported only to Bethel University offices for admission, course placement and advising purposes.
Residual Testing is conducted at Bethel University for students who: 1) are enrolled, 2) have been admitted, or 3) are applying to Bethel University. Students who do not intend to attend Bethel University are not allowed to participate in ACT Residual Testing on our campus.
Even if a student is only taking one subject test of the ACT, standardization requires that they sit through any preceding subject tests which would typically be offered prior to their subject test before being allowed to begin.
Extended-time testing is available to current Bethel University students with documented learning disabilities. If you are not a current Bethel University student but can present documentation of a learning disability (or ADHD), please email AcademicSuccess@BethelUniversity.edu or call 574.807.7460 to discuss the documentation needed.
Documentation from ACT for English language learners will also be honored.
Accommodated testing may not be available every month, due to the academic calendar and availability of testing space on alternate days. Accommodated testing will not be on the same day as the scheduled ACT test.
Bethel University is proud to announce its recognition as one of the best institutions for Best Online Master’s Programs in Indiana for 2025 by Online Master’s Colleges (OMC). This prestigious award highlights Bethel University’s commitment to providing exceptional...
Lian Glomski ’21 knew from a young age that she wanted to work in medicine. Though she grew up in a Catholic family with a strong faith, Lian experienced a series of personal tragedies that left her struggling with her faith. When it came time to choose a college, she almost passed on Bethel University. However, with some encouragement from a friend, she decided to give Bethel a try. That decision changed everything.
She was introduced to Christian mentorship right away through the women’s soccer team. In one of their first Bible studies, the team discussed the story of Job.
“I really connected with that, hearing all the tragic things that Job was going through. I just felt a lot like Job at the time,” Lian recalls. “It was the first time I thought that maybe I was here for a reason.”
That’s not to say it wasn’t a slow process. Her first two years at Bethel were challenging, and she found herself in the company of peers who were similarly unsure about Christianity. Several classmates decided to transfer to other schools, causing her to think about transferring herself.
During this time, her father became very ill and unfortunately didn’t always receive the best care. After experiencing these challenges with her own family, she felt called to make a difference in the lives of others.
Unsure of how to move forward, she decided to lean into Bethel’s community and found that the professors cared about her not only as a student, but as a whole person. She spent hours in Dr. Beth Kroa’s office, then professor of Chemistry, who helped her search through countless career paths and encouraged her to work hard to achieve her goals.
“Not only did she help me figure out what I wanted to do, she held me accountable to achieving it,” Lian said.
Once she started to invest in Bethel, all the little things that make Bethel special started to add up to a life-changing experience.
One day, Dr. Vicki DeBolt, then professor of Biology, was driving her to an assisted living facility for a research project and talking about life when Lian decided she was ready to make a commitment to follow the Lord.
“I had always admired [Dr. DeBolt] and her strength and her faith. I told her I wanted to feel like I had actually accepted God into my life.”
Through a tearful conversation, Dr. DeBolt led her through a prayer right there in the parking lot.
“I know that was the day that changed my life for the better,” Lian says.
Now a practicing physician assistant, Lian has the opportunity to pray for and show love to her patients the way Bethel faculty did for her. Their presence in her life has continued even after graduation, with faculty like Dr. Katie Weakland offering mentorship and encouragement to her in her professional career as well.
Lian says it was her choice to invest that made the biggest difference. At the beginning of her college career it was easy to write off a small school or reject Bethel’s Christian foundation, but it changed her life for the better. Once she opened her heart to the Bethel community, it changed her life in ways she could never have imagined.
Bethel University is pleased to partner with the Indiana Department of Education on a new faith-based academic pathway for high school students to complete diploma requirements while earning up to 30 transferable college credits.
The Professional Pathway credential, announced October 14 by Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, expands early college opportunities and provides students with additional options to complete their first year of college while still in high school. This credential was created in partnership with six Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) institutions: Bethel University, Anderson University, Grace College, Huntington University, Indiana Wesleyan University and Taylor University.
“As we seek to maximize the four years of high school, this is yet another option for students to earn guaranteed currency before ever leaving high school and get a jumpstart on their future,” says Jenner.
Indiana high schools can partner with any of the six institutions to offer the credential, which will then seamlessly transfer to all. It is anticipated that this credential will be primarily offered through Indiana’s faith-based high schools as they expand their existing partnerships with faith-based higher education institutions, increasing access to Indiana’s honors plus seals, regardless of where a student attends school.
Representing Bethel at the announcement was Dr. Joel Johnson, Vice President for University Advancement.
Through the new Professional Pathway credential, students can complete a minimum of 30 credits of specified general education courses, with all credits fully transferable as a “block” among the six participating private institutions. The credits are specifically designed to support students in building essential knowledge and skills, ranging from communication and civic literacy skills that will benefit students regardless of their chosen career, to specific technical and industry skills. Completing this credential of value also puts students one step closer to earning Indiana’s new Enrollment Honors Plus and the Employment Honors Plus diploma seals.
If a student completes any portion of the 30 credits, all six institutions will also accept the individual course credits as equivalencies or elective credit, to be determined on a course-by-course basis. AP credits earned in courses equivalent to the courses making up the credential can also be counted in the 30-credit block, with a maximum of 15 credits from AP.
“This partnership is an exciting opportunity for Indiana students,” says Abson Joseph, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. “Bethel is already transfer-friendly and our REACH program allows high school students to earn college credit while working toward their diploma; however, the Professional Pathway Credential will expand these efforts even further.”
Photo: Leaders from Anderson University, Bethel University, Grace College, Huntington University and Indiana Wesleyan University joined Taylor University, Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner and President of Independent Colleges of Indiana Dottie King for this historic announcement.
Step into your calling as an educator at Bethel University’s first-ever Future Educator Day! High school juniors and seniors are invited to explore campus, connect with faculty and students and see how Bethel’s Christ-centered education program will prepare you to...
David Stauffer, Ed.D., associate professor of marketing at Bethel University, brings a rich background of experience in business and ministry to the classroom. He started his career at PepsiCo, working for the Pizza Hut division, and was promoted seven times in 15 years to eventually serve as a management executive for the Midwest and southern regions. He also spent time as a business manager for a private Christian school, a director of operations, a leadership and management trainer and a pastor for 25 years, currently at Journey Church in Plymouth, Ind. But he says one of his favorite roles has been teaching.
“For me, it’s the students. My goal is literally to educate, equip and empower students to reach their God-given potential in their chosen career,” he says.
Stauffer first began teaching at Bethel in an adjunct role in 2004 and became full-time in 2021, after teaching for six years at another college. Over the years, he has taught business, marketing, and theology classes for traditional, adult and graduate programs. He’s also spent time mentoring students – something he’s passionate about since mentors have made such an impact in his own life and career.
“When I was in business there were two or three very instrumental mentors in my life. From a leadership perspective – Dr. Mike Cramer’s influence [at New Life Church in Osceola, Ind.] is what got me started in ministry,” says Stauffer.
Outside the classroom, he enjoys spending time with his wife in “the Babe” – his 1981 black Corvette she gifted him for a milestone birthday. He also enjoys time with his three children and four grandchildren, and driving up to Redamak’s in New Buffalo, Mich. And if you see him in a coffee shop, you will find him ordering English Breakfast tea, a nod to his British grandparents.
Each year, he looks forward to the opportunity to influence the next class of Bethel business students to pursue business for the glory of God and the good of society (Col. 3:23).
“My favorite part of teaching at Bethel is the students – nothing else is even close,” he says.
