Student Handbook 2020-21

D. Study Hours 1. Study hours are required for all on-campus students, except for those on the Dean’s Honor List (3.0 GPA). See the student weekly schedule for exact times. (See section two of Academics for more details.) 2. Dorm rooms are to be quiet during the evening study hours with no talking or unnecessary noises (see “Cell Phones” below). Study hours are for individual studying. Group studying, while recommended, is for breaks and free time. E. Pets With the exception of fish tanks (in which only fish are permitted), pets are not permitted while in residence at the Bible Institute. Fish tanks may not exceed ten gallons. 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 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. e. During the winter season, students are very involved in Snowcamp. Therefore, weekend special permissions 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.

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