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such growth. We see the residence hall as an exciting, challenging place to live. There are resident directors and assistants available in each hall to assist you . THE RESIDENCE HALLS Most rooms accommodate two students and are equ ipped with individual study desks, single beds, individual wardrobe closets and chest of drawers. Each residence hall has laundry rooms equippedwith metered washing machines and dryers. Students are expected to supply their own linens (sheets, pillowcases and towels, blankets, pillow, bedspreads) and electric irons. No cooking equipment is allowed in the residence hall rooms. Student Affairs has qualified staff members supervising the develop ment and well-being of the individual students in each residence hall unit. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS All unmarried freshmen, sophomores and juniors under 21 years of age and not living with their parents are expected to live in the residence halls if they are enrolled for ten units or more. Seniors and postgraduate students may live in residence halls on a space-available basis. Requests for exceptions are to be directed in writing to the manager of the residence halls. All resident students are required to participate in the food service program. All university residence halls wi ll be closed over the Christmas holidays except Sigma Chi. Students wishing to remain in residence during this period will be consolidated into Sigma Chi for the duration of these holidays. Any questions about housing over the Christmas holidays should be directed to the Housing Office. HOUSING RESERVATION All accepted applicants will be sent a housing information card with the notice of acceptance which must be filled out and returned by all who plan to live on campus. Applicants must remit a $50 room reservation deposit in addition to the $50 enrollment deposit. No room can be reserved without this deposit. Applicants who have paid the $50 room reservation deposit and are unable to live in the residence halls mayrequest a refund of this deposit if the Housing Office has been notified in writing. The Housing Office must receive this notification prior to July 15 for the fall semester or prior to December 15 for the spring semester. Failure to notify the Housing Office by the designated dates will result in forfeiture of the deposit. At this time Biola is not able to offer any housing for married students, but does have off-campus housing information available in the Housing Office. CONTINUING STUDENTS: PROCEDURE FOR RESERVING CAMPUS HOUSING Continuing students desiring to reserve on-campus housing for the fall must sign up for the room of their choice according to the reservation schedule in the spring. COMMUTER STUDENTS Students who live off campus are an important part of our university community. Due to the fact that it is often difficult for the commuter students to feel a part of a university community, we strongly encourage them to interact with students living in residence halls and to partici pate in student life on campus. Information and services for commuter students are available both through Student Affairs Department and Auxiliary Services. The Housing Office maintains listings of apart ments , homes and off-campus rooms which are for lease or rent. Information regarding the legal rights of renters in California is also available in the Housing Office. In addition, the Student Affairs Department has provided a com muter lounge where you may unwind and relax during lunch or after
classes. Check with them for the location . Lockers are also available in Sutherland Hall , and these maybe checked out through Student Affairs Department. FOOD SERVICE Biola provides an excellent food service for all resident students. A wide variety of offerings is available at each meal, including a choice of hot entrees, a salad bar, several specialty salads, fresh fruits, breads, beverages, and desserts . Three meal plans are available, and all resident students are re quired to choose one of the three: a full service plan (consisting of 20 meals per week) , a I5-meal plan, or a 10-meal plan. For students with special dietary requirements prescribed by a physician, our food service personnel are willing to work with individual needs. Commuting students may purchase one of the regular meal plans, or a discounted commuter pass, or pay for individual meals at door prices. BOOKSTORE The University Bookstore is open six days and two evenings a week to supplyall textbooks and a large selection of other Christ ian and general trade books. Computer hardware and software, gift items , cards, records and tapes , school and art supplies, stationery, and items for personal needs are also available. Alarge selection of Bibles in a variety of styles and bindings are available. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Biola University offers health services for all registered students. These services can be obtained at the campus Student Health Center. Physician hours change from semester to semester and are posted on the doors of the university health center. There are minimal users' fees , primarily for elective treatments, lab fees and physical exams. There is no charge to see a physician. Amedical consent form must be signed by parent or guardian for all unmarried students under eighteen years of age. This consent form does not take away a student's privilege of choosing his own medical care. Students carrying seven units or more are expected to have physical examinations prior to coming to Biola University. These records must be complete and on file with the university health center. Biola offers protection to the student against certain expenses caused by accident, injury or emergency illness in the form of a required plan of medical insurance. This requirement can be waived if a student shows proof of other health and accident insurance at the time of registration each semester. The cost of this insurance is subject to change from time to time by the company. Students who participate in intercollegiate athletics are required to participate in an additional supplemental athletic insurance plan. The cost of this insurance is subject to change from time to time by the company. Biola does not assume any responsibility for serious illness or accident on or off campus, in or out of university games or activi ties. The use of school facilities is at the student's own risk. ETHNIC & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RELATIONS The office for ethnic and international student relations is a part of the Student Affairs Department. It is one of the significant channels through which the university seeks to cu ltivate a perceptive apprecia tion of cultural differences while expressing sensitivity to diverse racial and cultural groups. Additionally, on-campus student groups provide another form of support for new students as sensitive people who went through periods of orientation to campus life reach out to help others. Activities which they sponsor include chapels, potluck dinners, local tours , retreats, Bible studies, gospel time ministries and holiday trips. Additional information may be obtained through Student Affairs De partment.
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