c. In the dorm, music and movies can be played audibly provided each student is careful to honor the biblical principle of “preferring one another” (Philippians 2:4) with regard to volume, appropriateness, personal convictions, etc. 2. Music, movies, and video games may not be played during the following times: Quiet Time, dorm devotions, class, chapel and ministry assignments. Music during service assignments must be approved by the supervisor. Music during study hours should assist in undistracted studying. 3. During ”In-Dorms", entertainment must be played through headphones or earbuds. 4. RDs will make the decision as to which musical instruments may be used in the dorms. Amplifiers, drums, and keyboards are not permitted in the dorms without the use of headphones or earbuds. 5. Computer monitors and televisions are allowed in dorms. Projectors are allowed, but if a screen is used, it should not be permanently fixed to the wall. F. Pets and Service Animals 1. Fish are the only pets allowed in student housing. Tanks may not exceed 10 gallons. 2. 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. G. 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. H. 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. I. Cell Phones Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class, Study Hours, Quiet Time, and other public meetings. Students may use their phone to take sermon notes during chapel. J. Special Permissions 1. Philosophy of special permissions Special Permission is required from the Student Life/Academic/Ministry Deans for any of the following: a. To miss class for any reason other than illness, 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 service assignment. The Ministries Department must approve any requests to miss a 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. e. During Pursuit Camp, students will be very involved in ministry. Therefore, weekend special permissions during those weeks are only granted in extreme situations. f. Occasionally, due to scheduling constraints, students may be required to apply for special permission earlier. Students will be notified in these cases. K. Visitors 1. Overnight visitors . Students may have overnight visitors provided they adhere to the following guidelines: a. Students may periodically spend the night in another dorm room but must obtain permission from their RD in advance. b. Overnight accommodations for parents may be made at the Conference Center by contacting Guest Services at 727-379-5000 but not in dorms. c. For outside visitors, permission must be granted by the Student Life Department at least two days in advance. Space may be limited. These requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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