Student Life

College of Arts & Sciences Traditional Undergraduate Student Handbook

The Office of Student Life is committed to providing opportunities for you to deepen your relationship with Jesus as you live in community with others.

Our Student Life staff seeks to serve you by getting to know you during your time at Bethel. We believe the Lord has brought you to Bethel so that you can learn more about Him, more about being in relationship with others, and more about being a leader for Christ in this world. We are here for you—please seek us out.

All students are responsible for reading and following the handbook policies and our Community Covenant. 

If you have questions or concerns during your time at Bethel, please contact the Student Life Office.  

Welcome

• Student Life Vision

• Office Hours and Location

Community & Covenant Life

• A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel University

• Bethel University Community Commitments

• Student Life Resources

• Student Life Policies and Procedures

• Campus Policies and Procedures

• Campus Resources

• Communication from Bethel

• Confidentiality of Student Records and FERPA

Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination and Harassment Policies and Procedures

• Sexual Misconduct & Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy Summary

• Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy Summary

• Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy

Student Behavioral and Disciplinary Policies and Resources

• Philosophy of Discipline

• Disciplinary Policies and Procedures

• Disciplinary Appeals Policy and Procedure

• Alcohol Possession and Use

• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources

• Drug and Alcohol-Free Campus Policy

• Non-Compliance Policy

• Non-Disciplinary Policies and Procedures

• Student Concerns and Complaints Policy

• Student Standards and Basis of Conduct

• Violent Acts or Threats

• Weapons

Student Care Policy

• Student Care and Concern

• Bethel Early Alert Connection (BEACON)

• Student Hospitalization and Medical Clearance

General Student Information & Policies

• Advertising/ Signage Guidelines

• Bicycles, Motorcycles, Mopeds and Scooters

• Campus Demonstration Guidelines

• Dancing at Bethel

• Fines

• Fundraising Guidelines

• Guests

• Hazing

• Political Campaigning Policy

• Pregnancy

• Recording Policy

• Shuttle Services

• Social Media and Online Communities

• Solicitation Policy

• Withdrawals and Stop-Outs: Leaving Bethel/Returning to Bethel 

Campus Safety

• Safety and Security Services

• Missing Student Policy

• Residence Safety Guidelines

• Search and Seizure Policy

• Violent Acts or Threats

• Weapons

• The Annual Security Report of Bethel University

Residence Life (Housing & Dining)

• Office of Residence Life

• Residence Life Philosophy & Vision Statement

• Residence Life Policies

• Residence Life Resources 

Commuter Student Resources

• Commuter Life Contacts

• Locker Request Form

• Loft

Student Involvement/Campus Engagement

• Bethel Student Government

• Clubs and Organizations

• Athletic Program Participation Rates

Academic & Financial Policies & Resources

• Institutional Information

• Academic Honesty

• Bethel Early Alert Connection (BEACON)

• Completion/Graduation Rates

• Criminal Records, Employment and Financial Aid

• Financial Assistance and FFEL - Direct Loan Deferments for Peace Corps or Volunteer Service

• Patriot Act

• Registrar Forms

Student Support Services

• Academic Enrichment Support Center

• Bethel Alert System

• Career Development and Calling

• Campus Ministries

• Counseling Services

• Dining Services

• Diversity and Intercultural Engagement

• Health Services

• ITS

• Office of Accessibility Resources and Services 

All Bethel students are responsible for the information in these policies.

Students enrolled in the BUILD program are Bethel University students and are expected to follow all of the same Student Handbook policies and procedures including: Student Life Policies and Procedures, Student Life Resources, Campus Policies and Procedures, Campus Resources, Residence Life Policies, and Residence Life Resources in addition to the BUILD-specific policies in the BUILD Program Catalog. Typically, first-time, low-level incidents are handled by BUILD staff through educational conversations with support from Residence Life staff as needed. Any ongoing or more severe violation of these policies or expectations will follow the same Non-disciplinary and/or Disciplinary Policy and Procedures described in the above-linked policies and procedures. Students in the BUILD program will also have a BUILD professional staff member included in all care and conduct processes as a support person.

If you have any questions, please call the Office of Student Life at 651.638.6300.