D. “In-dorms” and “Quiet-in-Dorms” 1. Please refer to the daily schedule for “In-dorms” and “Quiet-in-Dorms” times. Students are to stay in their dorms until 5:30am the following morning. 2. During “Quiet-in-Dorms,” only desk lamps are to be used. An atmosphere conducive for sleeping must be maintained for the sake of others. No forms of entertainment should be played out loud.
E. Pets Fish are the only pets permitted in student housing and fish tanks cannot exceed ten gallons.
Service animals are permitted, as defined by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “A dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.” Persons with service animals are requested (but not required) to make it known to admissions staff during the application process to facilitate best accommodations. Emotional support animals, comfort, therapy, or companion animals, are not permitted in student housing. F. Posters and Pictures All posters and pictures in the dorm should not be excessive in number and must not conflict with biblical principles or values. Tape is not permitted on painted surfaces, A “sticky tack” type product should be used. G. Room Entry Authorized personnel of the Bible Institute reserve the right to enter dorm rooms at any time for the purpose of maintenance, inspection, health and safety, or to investigate violations of Bible Institute regulations. The exercise of this right will be carried out with restraint and discretion. H. Cell Phones 1. Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class and other public meetings. For those with required study hours, there should be no use of cell phones in the dorms or library during that time (talking or messaging). Students may use their phones for studying purposes or for listening to music (headphones only). Use of cell phones during “Quiet-in-Dorms” should be limited to activities that allow others to sleep (e.g. no talking, music without headphones, etc.). 2. For legal, safety, and insurance purposes the cell tower site and its access road are off limits to all students. It is fenced and is not the property of Word of Life. Trespassers could face prosecution.
I. Special Permissions
1. Philosophy of special permissions Special Permission is needed from the Student Life/Academics/Ministry Department for any of the following: a. To miss class (Other than for being sick. See attendance policy under Academics), work assignments, study hours, in-dorms, ministry, chapel, church, discipline work hours, conferences, or any other required activities. b. To travel home or anywhere that would involve an overnight stay. “Standing permission” will be handled on a case-by-case scenario. All special permission policies apply. 2. Procedures for special permissions a. Special permission may be obtained online and must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Wednesday to be considered valid for the upcoming weekend. b. Generally speaking, students will not be permitted to miss class or their ministry/service assignment. The Ministries Department must approve any requests to miss any ministry/service assignment. c. Special permissions will not be granted until make-up work or outstanding discipline work hours have been scheduled. d. Poor academic or disciplinary standing may limit special permissions.
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