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. Study Hours Chart “Who Studies Where”: a. Freshmen & Sophomores: 3.00-4.00 previous quarter GPA have no required study hours. b. Freshmen & Sophomores: 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA study in their rooms or the Library. c. Freshmen: 0.00-1.99 previous quarter GPA study in their rooms, not the Library. d. Sophomores: 0.00-1.99 cumulative GPA may be asked to petition the Administration for permission to continue their studies at Word of Life Bible Institute.
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.
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