TO HOLD ACCOUNTABLE: Student Responsibilities

1. Provide two members to act as advisors to the SAIC
2. Provide members to serve on Integrity Panels as required 
   1. The panels consist of three students, two faculty and one non-voting faculty moderator

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025  

Learning Outcomes. Cocurricular education targets learning outcomes in eight areas of well-being under the banner “Made to Thrive.”

1. “Made to Matter” focuses on identifying your purpose as God’s calling on your life.
2. “Made to Move” focuses on physical fitness and plant-based nutrition.
3. “Made to Explore” focuses on academic skills and creative capacities.
4. “Made to Belong” focuses on interpersonal skills and multicultural competence.
5. “Made to Unwind” focuses on mental health and emotional well-being.
6. “Made to Dream” focuses on life purpose and career development.
7. “Made to Speak” focuses on social and environmental justice and advocacy.
8. “Made to Care” focuses on leadership development and service orientation.

Together with the academic curriculum, these programs deliver the whole-person education at the heart of Andrews University’s mission.

Cocurricular Programs Offered. Four types of cocurricular programs are offered:

1. Faith360 meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. This program allows students to interact with a wide range of inspiring pastors, community leaders, authors, faculty, students and alumni.
2. Cocurricular Short Courses take place in five-week blocks on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in a variety of locations. These series are focused on personal, academic and professional development. Interspersed between the blocks are Academic Assemblies, which meet three times per semester in various academic departments. 
3. Living Learning Programs occur throughout the week in the residence halls. These programs are designed to promote life-wide learning within the context of Christian community.
4. Service Learning Forms offer cocurricular credit to students who document and reflect on their involvement in voluntary service in a campus, church or community context. One credit is given for every two hours of service, up to a maximum of 10 credits per semester.

Other opportunities to receive cocurricular credit include Friday vespers; student concerts and recitals; student gallery openings; and approved educational programs planned by student organizations and campus departments.

Cocurricular Fee. A cocurricular fee is assessed at the end of each semester. This fee accumulates based on nonattendance. There will be a fee of $25 for the first credit short of the required number and $15 for every credit short thereafter. A maximum of $460 may be charged to traditional students and $160 to non-traditional students per semester. Most importantly, as an incentive for participation, this fee can be minimized or completely eliminated by fulfilling the requirement.

Attendance Requirement. Engaging in out-of-class learning is part of earning an Andrews degree. Cocurricular appointments should be treated just like classes when planning work schedules and overall academic load.

Students who work in one of the University’s continuous operations (Adventist Information Ministry, Andreasen Center for Wellness, Crayon Box Daycare, Dining Services or Residence Hall Front Desks) during the cocurricular hour may receive an online viewing accommodation. This allows them to view selected archived chapel/forum programs and submit a written report for credit. Please communicate directly with the director of Cocurricular Education (yeagley@andrews.edu) to receive this accommodation.

1. Traditional Undergraduates. Undergraduates under the age of 25 years who do not have a child in their care are identified as traditional. All traditional undergraduates are required to attend 30 cocurricular programs a semester, meeting one or two minimums (below) as part of the total requirement. 
   1. Thursday minimum. Traditional undergraduates must attend a minimum of 12 programs offered on Thursdays during the 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. cocurricular period.
   2. Living Learning minimum. Traditional undergraduates living in residence halls (Lamson, Meier, or University Towers) must attend a minimum of six living learning programs offered in the residence hall system.
   3. The remaining credits can be invested in ways that best support your life and career goals. A maximum of 10 credits may be earned through the Service-Learning Forum.
2. Non-Traditional Undergraduates. Undergraduates 25 years and older or who are parents with a child in their care are identified as non-traditional. Non-traditional undergraduates are required to accrue 10 credits a semester, drawn from any of the available programs. They also have the option of viewing programs online and submitting a report in lieu of physical attendance. Parents under the age of 25 must present a copy of their child’s birth certificate to the Student Life office in order to receive non-traditional status.
3. Exempted Undergraduates. Marital status or work conflicts do not exempt students from attendance. However, if an undergraduate student is registered for 7 or fewer credits, pursuing a second bachelor’s degree or has 120 earned academic credit hours or more by the beginning of the semester, the student is welcome but not required to attend programs. Earned credit hours can be viewed using the University Academic Record link on the iVue page. Do not use the Degree Works program to figure earned credit hours.

Pass/Fail and Cocurricular Probation. Traditional undergraduates must complete at least 75 percent of the cocurricular requirement (23 out of 30 credits) in order to pass for the semester. Students who fall below the pass level will be placed on cocurricular probation. This status is a key performance indicator that may be tied to residence hall honor status.

Absences. Absences due to occasional field trips, medical appointments, occasional illness or family emergencies will not be excused. Students should plan to offset these conflicts with attendance at other programs. Those who miss a Thursday cocurricular program for one of these reasons may have the option to view a missed program online for credit (if it has been recorded). Please contact the director of Cocurricular Education (yeagley@andrews.edu) within one week after your absence.

Attendance Monitoring. Students are responsible for keeping track of their attendance throughout the semester. To access your attendance record, go to the Andrews Vault and click on “The Cocurriculum.” If programs you have attended do not show up on your record, please report the program within 21 days using the “Missing Programs” link in your record.

Cocurricular Information. Information about upcoming cocurricular programs and the cocurricular requirement can be found by clicking on the “Cocurricular Education” link under the “Students” tab on the Andrews University website.

Cocurricular Requirement At-a-Glance

Questions. Questions related to the formal Cocurricular Education program and requirement should be referred to the director of Cocurricular Education, whose office is located in the Campus Center.

Cocurricular Seminary Attendance Requirements

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025  

Seminary students are required to attend a minimum number of Seminary worship and assembly programs each semester. Full details can be found in the Seminary Worship Attendance Policy.

Dance and Choreography

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025  

See complete “Dance and Choreography  ” policy under “Student Organizations.”

Dress and Personal Appearance

• Modesty—Appropriately covering the body, avoiding revealing or suggestive styles.
• Simplicity—Accentuating natural appearance rather than ostentation.
• Appropriateness—Wearing clean and neat clothing suitable to the occasion, activity and place.

The University respects cultural and religious differences in dress and hairstyles. Mimicking or appropriating the stereotyped appearance of another cultural or religious group is never appropriate.

Everyday Attire—Pants or jeans with shirts, sweaters or jackets are the most suitable attire for men. Dresses, skirts, pants or jeans with blouses, shirts, sweaters or jackets are the most fitting attire for women. Modest shorts are acceptable for all students. Shoes must be worn in campus buildings, except for private residence hall areas.

Specialized Attire—Form-fitting athletic clothing is suitable for the gym but not the classroom. Swimwear should be worn only in swimming areas and sleepwear only in private living quarters.

Inappropriate Attire—This includes 1) clothing with images or language not in harmony with the Code of Student Conduct, 2) clothing that does not fully cover the torso, and 3) dress and grooming that disrupt the teaching and learning environment by bringing undue attention to an individual student.

Accessories—In the spirit of simplicity, we avoid wearing ornamental rings and bracelets, necklaces and chains, earrings, and piercings. However, many do wear symbols of a marital commitment, such as wedding and engagement rings.

Additional Expectations—Some areas of the University may communicate dress expectations that conform to the work or function of that department. These might include swimwear regulations for the pool, professional dress standards for a work setting, or attire required by an academic program for labs, clinicals or field placements.

Students may anticipate receiving counsel and/or directives on matters of dress as part of their education, work or leadership responsibilities, or career preparation. Such interactions are most likely for those employed in University workplaces, enrolled in professional programs, engaged in student leadership, or participating in activities or programs representing the University.

Food Sales & Distribution Regulations

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025 

In developing these regulations, the University has consulted with the Berrien County Health Department and Michigan’s Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) to ensure our regulations reflect local and state food and safety guidelines. As a result, these regulations reflect overall health and safety best practices. They are designed to minimize the risk of foodborne illness as well as reflect the MDARD’s exemptions for food establishment licenses.

In turn, these regulations also reflect our contractual agreements between Andrews University and Bon Appétit Management Company, which provides the dining and catering services for the Andrews University main campus. At the same time, the University is also committed to strengthening student engagement in on-campus events by addressing the unique needs and composition of our University community and the challenges (most notable, affordability) faced by campus program and event planners. 

Any campus plans that will involve the selling or distribution of food that is funded by University-related accounts must adhere to the following regulations. 

1. Bon Appétit Management Company and Catering Services
   1. Bon Appétit has the exclusive right to provide and manage the food service program for the campus of Andrews University, including any selling and catering of food for campus events and activities. Bon Appétit Catering does not provide services for groups of 10 persons or less. 
   2. To best ensure the availability of service and menu items for an event, orders for those events should first be placed with Bon Appétit Catering a minimum of 14 days in advance, by emailing catering@andrews.edu or calling 269-471-3563.
   3. When campus departments and student groups are planning events providing food at no cost to students or employees they are encouraged to utilize Bon Appétit Catering Services.
   4. Exception—Should Bon Appétit Catering confirm that they cannot provide catering services for groups larger than 10 persons, for a specific on-campus event, Bon Appétit Catering will provide a waiver to this regulation which will allow the department or student group to obtain catering from other sources. Notwithstanding Bon Appétit’s exclusive rights, minor food activities by Athletics and other limited student functions may be sold or served by third parties as described in Section 2 and where specific exceptions are noted below
2. Options for Student Clubs, Organizations, Campus Departments or Persons to Sell or Serve Food on Campus
   1. Student clubs and organizations that receive activity approval from the Office of Student Involvement, Leadership & Activities (SILA) are permitted in approved and limited student functions to sell, serve or distribute prepackaged or light snack items such as baked goods, donuts, cookies and beverages not requiring temperature control to maintain safety standards from behind reserved tables (or spaces)
   2. Four times during an academic year (not including the International Food Fair) student organizations that have received prior approval from SILA, with a menu, food preparation and distribution plan, are permitted to serve food items that require temperature control, provided that takes place outside of the Campus Center. 
   3. Prior approval must be obtained from SILA a minimum of 14 days before the event.
   4. In this case, two persons handling the food preparation must provide to SILA verification of successful completion of an online food safety training course; those individuals also need to review Food Safety Instructions recommended by the Berrien County Health Department and instituted by Student Life. These will include instructions regarding sanitary hand washing protocols, temperature control (appropriately handling cold and hot foods), personal hygiene, and the essential equipment needed to ensure the best food preparation and serving practices.
3. Food From External Entities 
   1. External businesses or catering services, or individuals on and off the Andrews University campus, even with an appropriate food establishment license, are not permitted to sell or distribute any type of food by setting up a temporary establishment for that purpose on campus. Therefore, those businesses, groups and/or individuals are not allowed to use spaces on campus for any other aspect of their professional or personal business that involves on-campus food sales.
   2. External businesses, catering services, or persons with an appropriate food establishment license are only permitted to deliver their prepared food products to a designated campus location, personal office, or residence hall room.
   3. Food Truck Vendors-As part of the contractual obligations with Bon Appétit Management Company, food trucks owned by external entities are not permissible on the campus of Andrews University to sell food for any purpose.
   4. Waiver—On rare occasions, when food is not being sold, a waiver (an exception to this policy) may be granted if approved by both Bon Appétit and Financial Administration. 
   5. Exception—Student organizations or campus departments may purchase food directly from an external licensed business provided it is picked up or delivered, not sold to students, and established University budgetary guidelines are followed.

4. Potlucks, Bake Sales & International Food Fair (Prepared in Non-Commercial Kitchens)

1. Potluck events are excluded from MDARD licensing (yet are still subject to inspection) and are permissible if (1) the food is prepared in non-commercial kitchens which are not inspected by a regulatory authority and while acknowledging (2) the University is not responsible for any foodborne illnesses that may be associated with the potluck.
2. Bon Appétit and the University will continue to support the International Student Food Fair event as well as food sales for a limited number of smaller events. See Section 2.
3. After receiving approval from SILA for the above event, the same food preparation must provide to SILA verification of successful completion of an online food safety training course; those individuals also need to review Food Safety Instructions recommended by the Berrien County Health Department and instituted by Campus & Student Life. These will include instructions regarding sanitary hand washing protocols, temperature control (appropriately handling cold and hot foods), personal hygiene, and the essential equipment needed to ensure the best food preparation and serving practices.

5. Prohibited Items

Meat and caffeinated beverages are not sold nor are they generally served on the campus of Andrews University.

Health, Wellness, Safety and Leave Policy

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025 

At Andrews University the health and well-being of students and of our campus community is of primary importance. The University remains committed to assuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve optimal success and receive the best and most appropriate care. The University Student Intervention Team (USIT) has been established to evaluate concerns and to intervene as deemed necessary to help protect the wellbeing and educational environment of each student as well as the health and safety of the campus. More information is available at the University Student Intervention Team website.

Observations of behaviors and reports of activities or conduct that appear to disrupt, jeopardize or threaten the health or safety of a student, others or the educational environment, should be shared via the online Andrews University CARE Report form. Reports may also be shared with the vice president for Campus & Student Life and/or members of USIT. If there is a direct or imminent threat the observation should be directed immediately to Emergency Services (911) and to the Office of Campus Safety (269-471-3321).

Such observations may include disruptive, erratic or dysfunctional behaviors, a suicidal ideation or gesture, self-injurious actions, aberrant actions, threatening statements or behaviors, or other symptoms or conduct that may compromise the educational environment or the health and safety of the student or others.

• The student may be asked to obtain a comprehensive individualized medical and/or psychological assessment from a licensed physician or psychologist and sign a release of information (ROI) to the vice president for Campus & Student Life and the USIT. Information requested may include a written report of the findings of the assessment and recommended intervention plan. 
• The student may be asked by the licensed physician or psychologist to provide pertinent reports and corroborative information from former educational entities or healthcare professionals.
• In cases of potential harm to self, residence hall students may not be able to reside in the residence hall during the assessment and stabilization processes due to the potential disruption to other students and the inability of residence hall staff to provide monitored care. Parents or the emergency contact person of the student may be asked to provide a plan of monitored care until the assessment process determines that the student is able to function in an independent living environment.
• In the case of threats or potential harm to others, an investigation will be conducted that may include a background check and the student may be asked to provide additional information.
• In the case of serious threats of harm to self or others, parents, legal guardians, spouse or family designee (as reflected in the student’s emergency contact records) generally are notified and encouraged to share relevant information.
• The student is responsible for all fees related to medical or psychological assessment.
• The vice president for Campus & Student Life and/or the USIT will review all corroborative information, professional assessments and recommendations to determine the appropriate University response.

Following the evaluation and investigative processes, the USIT or vice president for Campus & Student Life may request the student to engage in an intervention plan that may include a change in residential setting, a voluntary medical leave, or an involuntary leave.

1. Medical circumstances: (a) The student may pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the student or others or has seriously disrupted others in the student’s residential community or academic environment; and (b) the student’s behavior or threatening state is determined to be the result of a medical condition, or the student refuses to cooperate with efforts deemed necessary by the University Student Intervention Team to obtain an individualized assessment to evaluate the cause of the student’s behavior or threatening state. In some circumstances, the level of care and accommodation may exceed the resources or appropriate staffing capabilities of a residential campus or may be beyond the standard of care that campus health care and support services can be expected to provide or monitor, in which case continued enrollment may constitute a serious disruption of the residential community or the academic environment, justifying an involuntary leave of absence. Placement on involuntary leave of absence for these situations is not disciplinary, and a student who wishes to take a voluntary leave of absence will ordinarily be allowed to do so within established academic guidelines.
2. Alleged criminal behavior or risk to the community: The student has been arrested on allegations or charged with serious criminal behavior or has allegedly violated the Code of Student Conduct and may pose a significant risk to the safety or educational environment of the community. Incidents such as these that initially give rise to an involuntary leave may subsequently result in a disciplinary action.

• To protect their academic record
• To maintain their visa status (if applicable)
• To avoid adverse effects to their student loans, grants and scholarships

• A family semester leave may be granted for cases in which a student or student’s spouse has given birth or adopted a child or in which a student is caring for a spouse, son, daughter or parent who has a serious health condition. A letter of request should be submitted as documentation.
• A personal semester leave may be granted to a student who must interrupt study temporarily for reasons other than those described above. Reasons may include, but are not limited to, financial status, bereavement or changes in one’s outside employment. A letter of request should be submitted as documentation.
• A military semester leave will be granted to a student who must interrupt study temporarily to fulfill a compulsory military obligation. The student must provide written documentation from the appropriate military authorities, including dates of the period of obligation.
• A medical semester leave may be granted for documented physical or psychological health reasons. Documentation must be obtained from a licensed physician or psychologist.

• Personal or Military Semester Leave Request: Students must submit an application for a Voluntary Leave of Absence (VLA) to the college dean at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the term for which the VLA is being requested. Applications must be signed by the primary advisor and the department/school chair. Additional signatures are required as applicable.
• Medical Leave Request: To initiate a voluntary semester leave for health or medical reasons, students must submit appropriate supporting documentation to the Student Success Center’s Disability Service coordinator and receive an approved Medical Leave Letter from the vice president for Campus & Student Life, as well as submit the appropriate Student Exit Procedure Form.
• Students should expect that the established tuition adjustment schedule will be followed based on the number of calendar days they have been enrolled. Additional considerations may be made based on each student’s request, in consultation with their academic dean and the Student Financial Services office.
• Before taking any type of voluntary semester leave, students should consult with their academic advisor.
• Students should consult their student financial advisor regarding any financial aid implications.
• International students should seek counsel from the Office of International Student Services & Programs regarding any visa/immigration implications.

• Students on leave may not be allowed to register for main campus or distance degree courses or to participate in academic tours and other University activities (such as intercollegiate athletics, clubs etc.).
• The ID cards of students on leave will be deactivated and will not function on campus (at the Andrews University Bookstore, Dining Services, James White Library, residence halls, etc.). However, access to a student’s personal Andrews email account will remain.
• Students on leave who have purchased health insurance coverage through the University’s student insurance provider will remain covered for the remainder of their policy term.
• Counseling & Testing Center services are not available when a student withdraws from classes. However, Andrews Telehealth services are available for the remainder of the academic year.  For more information access: https://andrews.myahpcare.com/telehealth.
• Residential students who plan to live in the local community during their leave may wish to re-register their vehicles with the Office of Campus Safety (for a minimal fee) in order to receive community parking privileges.
• Students who work on-campus should not expect to retain their student employment during the period of their leave.
• Students on a semester/medical leave may not live in the residence halls. Since leases in student housing are contingent upon enrollment, students on leave will not be allowed to remain in University apartments or houses beyond the end of the semester in which they take a leave. However, students with an approved leave may break their lease without penalty.
• See Voluntary Leave of Absence Policy published in the Academic Bulletin for more information.

Some degree programs have annual academic sequences that may require students to re-enter their program at a particular point in the academic year. In such cases, a longer leave may be necessary and will be considered.

• Contact the Student Life office to have the medical or involuntary leave hold removed
• Notify their academic and financial advisors before the end of a leave of their intention to return
• Take the appropriate steps to register academically and financially for the following semester

In addition, reinstatement from a semester medically related leave addresses the University’s need to be confident, in consultation with the student and healthcare providers, that the student can function safely and independently in an unsupervised environment. The vice president for Campus & Student Life and/or the USIT may require current documentation from a licensed physician or psychologist regarding the following:

• A student’s readiness to return to the rigor inherent in academic and campus life expectations
• A student’s ability to adequately monitor his or her health
• Any recommendations for follow-up or aftercare intervention and support

Failure to return in the semester following the end of a leave will result in a student having to re-apply to the University.

Participation in academic tours, ACA or Student Missions immediately following a medical leave must be supported by a statement from a student’s medical or psychological provider that he/she is prepared to participate in the demands of that particular tour and can be in circumstances where there may be limited access to medical services.

Information Technology Usage Policy

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025  

Andrews University provides various information technology services to its students including email, personal web space, internet access, computer labs, wireless networking and network connections in the residence halls and apartments. 

At Andrews University, information technology resources must only be used in ways that support the mission of Andrews University. The opportunity to use the resources is a privilege which may be removed if the resources are misused.

ITS is responsible for maintaining these systems and assisting students in utilizing the resources. For assistance, please contact the ITS help desk at 269-471-6016 or via email at helpdesk@andrews.edu.

• The operating system must be up-to-date with all critical patches released by the vendor installed
• Personal computers must have an anti-malware product installed, that is current and up-to-date 

Computers connected to the network must be registered to a person who will be responsible for any activity on or from that computer. A computer found to contain viruses or other software causing damage to any other computer network or system or excessively using resources will be immediately disconnected from the network until the problem is remedied.

Passwords for Andrews University accounts must be carefully guarded, changed frequently, treated as a signature and never shared with anyone else, including friends or family members. Great care must be taken to avoid providing University usernames and passwords to any websites or servers that are not University systems, or in response to telephone or email requests.

The password chosen for use with the Andrews University account must be different from passwords used for other websites or organizations. Using the same password presents a significant security risk as there are frequent instances of security breaches where usernames and passwords are stolen.

Compromised user accounts will be disabled immediately. Attempts will be made to notify the individual responsible for the account. To reactivate the account, the password must be changed to a new password.

1. Unauthorized access to or use of other users’ accounts or data, system software, university data, network equipment, or other computer systems
2. Disclosing an individual’s password to another person or allowing another person access through one’s user account (logging in and allowing another person to use your access)
3. Unauthorized decryption of coded information such as passwords
4. Participation in a denial-of-service attack against any computers or networks
5. Retrieval, storage or transmission of copyrighted materials without the owner’s permission (for more information on peer-to-peer file sharing see andrews.edu/services/its/peer-to-peer-file-sharing-policy.html)
6. Intentional introduction of malware or hardware or software used for unapproved collection of information
7. Attempts to evade or bypass system administration policies, such as resource quotas, firewall and web filtering
8. Forgery or attempted forgery of documents or email
9. Excessive use of resources, such as network bandwidth or disk storage
10. Unauthorized and/or unsolicited broadcasting of email
11. Harassment or intimidation of other users, including sexual harassment
12. Accessing, transmitting or storing documents, images or video that fail to meet content standards
13. Installation of servers, routers, switches or wireless access points (unless approved by the CIO) or in any location that disrupt ITS provided services
14. Using University resources for personal gain or to support a personal business

Andrews University provides content filtering to minimize the exposure to inappropriate material on University computers and networks, however it is not possible to completely prevent it.

1. Andrews University reserves the right to conduct routine maintenance, track problems, and maintain the integrity of its systems. As is the case with all data kept on University-managed systems, the content of email and other documents may be revealed by such activities.
2. ITS staff do not routinely monitor the contents of email or other documents. However, such monitoring may be conducted when required to protect the integrity of the systems or to comply with legal obligations. Additionally, automated systems may filter emails, documents and websites for the purpose of protection from malware and inappropriate content.
3. Andrews University reserves the right to inspect the contents of email and all documents in the course of an investigation into alleged impropriety or as necessary to locate substantive information not readily available by other means.
4. Authorization to investigate the contents of user files must be given by the CIO on the basis of instructions from the University’s Cabinet-level administration.

In the case of more serious policy violations (such as actions that cause others to lose IT services and/or illegal activities), ITS staff will discuss the problem with the student, assist in correcting the cause of the problem and reinstate the access once the cooperation and understanding of the student is gained (generally as quickly as possible). In cases of recurring issues, or lack of cooperation from the student, the deactivation may continue for a longer period of time. In the case of actions that violate policies regarding student behavior, including accessing inappropriate content, the case will be referred to Student Life. Some policy violations may involve legal issues and be required to be transferred to Campus Safety or the appropriate legal agencies such as Berrien Springs-Oronoko Police Department, Michigan State Police or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These situations may result in the impounding of computer equipment, fines or imprisonment depending on the issues involved.

• Identity theft is a very real risk when doing business online. You are responsible for any use of your Andrews University username and password. Beware of anyone asking for usernames and passwords, social security numbers, credit card or bank account numbers. This includes email messages that appear to be from a bank, the administrator of a computer system or other organizations that do business online. These organizations (including Andrews University) never request you to verify this type of information via an email message. Some messages that refer to a webpage that looks authentic may be set up to collect your information. Once a person obtains these pieces of information, they can transfer funds out of your bank account, get credit in your name, ruin your credit rating and participate in other unfortunate activities that may cause serious disruption to you and may require several months of effort for you to get resolved. Even in face-to-face or telephone conversations, it is not advisable to share your username and password as the bearer of that information can subsequently “be you” online.
• Be very wary of internet scams containing offers of employment or asking you to purchase gift cards and send pictures of them with the codes exposed. It is very likely that you will lose any time or money you expend.
• Spyware (software that is installed on your computer automatically as a result of going to a website—often without a person’s knowledge) can run on a computer and collect and send back personal information used for identity theft.
• Web filtering systems are in effect at Andrews to attempt to minimize the exposure to inappropriate material. Specifically, websites that are known to contain pornographic material are blocked. While Andrews strives to prevent contact with this type of material, it is not possible to do this completely. If you observe that University systems allow access to inappropriate material found on the web, please report it by sending email to filteradmin@andrews.edu.
• Viruses transmitted through email attachments are screened via systems that attempt to remove email attachments that contain viruses. This blocks the vast majority of email-borne viruses, but some virus attachments may get through. It is very important that you not click on an attachment unless the person sending it is known to you, the attachment is mentioned in the body of the message and the combination matches your experience (for example, looking at beach pictures of you and someone with whom you have never been to the beach would be very risky).
• Viruses transmitted directly between computers can occur in spite of filtering at the system firewalls. Keeping operating systems and antivirus software up to date are essential to protect your computer. In addition, a personal firewall is recommended.
• Social networking sites such as Instagram or Facebook, while popular for sharing among friends, may also be available to the general public. You should use caution in determining what information you post on any public website as this information can be used by predators, as well as potential employers. In addition, you will be held accountable for content that violates the Code of Student Conduct.

Information Technology Services will continue to work to reduce these risks but will not be able to completely eliminate them. It is the responsibility of each student to be alert and vigilant in their actions in the online environment in order to avoid these hazards.

Recording Policy

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025 

This policy establishes guidelines for the recording of classroom lectures (including without limitation all instructional activities, discussions, presentations or other educational content taking place within a classroom or other educational setting in which course-related content is delivered), meetings between students and faculty during office hours, cocurricular events, and all other activities occurring in the teaching and/or learning environment (collectively “educational activities”). A “recording” includes, but is not limited to: an audio recording, video recording, still or live photographs, and any other form of capturing or streaming audio, visual or any other media through the use of electronic devices. 

As a Seventh-day Adventist higher education community valuing honesty, trustworthiness, fairness, ethics and respect for truth in all interactions, Andrews University seeks to cultivate an atmosphere of trust in the free exchange of ideas between students and employees. The purpose of this policy is to balance the needs of students to access and review educational materials with the importance of maintaining a respectful and effective learning environment.

Residential Living Policy

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025 

Andrews University is operated as a residential college on the undergraduate level. This means that the residential environment plays a significant role in the mission of the University and its efforts to foster the holistic development of each student.

The University maintains three residence halls: Lamson Hall (for undergraduate women), Meier Hall (for undergraduate men), and University Towers. University Towers is for single, undergraduate age 22+ and graduate students. Double-occupancy rooms are standard.

Therefore, all single undergraduate students under 22 years of age who are (1) pursuing an on-campus degree and taking seven or more credits (including distance learning courses) or (2) enrolled in full-time language study must live in one of the University residence halls and participate in a meal plan at the University’s cafeteria. 

Single occupancy is permitted by special request, if space allows, for an additional fee. Residents are not permitted to sublet their rooms to other individuals.

Housing Accommodations. Students who find themselves in a rooming arrangement (in campus residence halls or on trips and tours) with which they are not comfortable for any reason are encouraged to contact a Residence Hall dean, the director of University Apartments, or their trip or tour director. Residential and trip or tour staff will work confidentially and respectfully with students to find appropriate solutions to their housing needs, whether on-campus or traveling off-campus.

Non-Residential Housing Exemptions

 Return to: Student Handbook 2024-2025 

Students 22 or older may choose to live in University apartments or in non-University housing in the community. All students in non-University housing are advised to obtain a valid lease or contract from their landlords.

Students living in non-residence hall housing must abide by the Code of Student Conduct and the Residential Living Policy. 

All students living off-campus must maintain high moral standards in their choice of guests and entertainment; otherwise, they could be subject to discipline. Unmarried or unrelated students of the opposite sex or students who are in a romantic relationship may not live or visit overnight in the same shared dwelling.

Single undergraduate students must be 22 years of age by the first day of a semester in order to be approved to live in the community for that semester.

*Special consideration may be granted for those who turn 22 by September 30 (for fall) and February 10 (for spring).

*Special consideration may be granted for those who are fifth-year seniors (attended four full years—eight fall/spring semesters—at a college/university and have 120+ earned academic credit hours). Students who have served one or two registered semesters as a student missionary or taskforce worker through Andrews University or another Adventist institution may be granted equivalent academic semesters toward fifth-year senior status (with 15 hours of earned academic credit hours per semester) pending recommendation letters from the Center for Faith Engagement as well as the site supervisor.

Costs associated with residence hall living are part of the investment in an Andrews University education, thus the Student Life office does not make exceptions to the Residential Living Policy on the basis of financial need.

The ONLY alternatives to residence hall living are as follows and are at the discretion of the Student Life office:

1. Students may live full-time within the household of a parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle or sibling age 22+ within a 55-mile radius of the University under the terms of an approved Community Residential Application.
2. Students may live full-time with a current, full-time Andrews University faculty or staff member (generally a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing) within a 45-mile radius of the University under the terms of an approved Community Residential Application.

A Community Residential Application may be obtained online at andrews.edu/life/housing. The parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, sibling age 22+ or current, full-time faculty/staff member must sign the application and is required to upload a copy of their current Michigan or Indiana driver’s license as proof of local residency. Other supporting documentation may be requested. 

*If applying to live with an aunt/uncle, a student must submit written documentation from a parent to verify that the aunt/uncle is the biological sister/brother of the parent.

Returning residential students under age 22 who meet the criteria for community living must submit applications to the Student Life office for approval prior to the semester of their expected move. Submitting an application before the deadline does not mean it is approved. The associate dean for Student Life will respond to all applications within two weeks of submission or according to the designated timeline (see below).

1. A “parent” is a student’s biological parent, legally adopted parent or legal stepparent. A “grandparent” is a biological parent of a student’s parent. An “aunt” or “uncle” is a biological sister or brother of a student’s parent. While the University understands the custom of addressing a close family friend as “aunt,” “uncle,” etc., the University, as it relates to the Residential Living Policy, only honors biological family relationships.
2. In keeping with the older student community environment, a student under age 22 will not be approved to live with their age 22+ sibling in University Towers.
3. To be eligible for community housing, students must be in good and regular standing and evidence a willingness to abide by the expectations of Andrews University at the time of application.
4. Students living in the community or University Apartments are expected to abide by the standards and codes of conduct outlined in the “Student Handbook.”
5. Under the terms of the Community Residential Application, the parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, sibling age 22+ or faculty/staff member must agree to live on a daily basis in the same household as the student (students must not live in a separate apartment or basement apartment with a different entrance) and to notify Student Life of any changes of address, conduct concerns, irregularities or any concern that impacts the welfare of the student.
6. A parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, sibling aged 22+ or faculty/staff member who owns or rents more than one residence may not divide their time between residences during the school year.
7. Application for living in the community must be made each academic year.
8. Students are strongly advised not to make contractual agreements or financial commitments in the community before receiving full approval from Student Life for community living. Student Life is not responsible for these choices or consequences.
9. Students who make false statements to the University on a Community Residential Application jeopardize their student status and ability to reside in the community—additional consequences and/or fines may apply.
10. Students who wish to request alternate housing arrangements due to a disability or to a chronic health condition should contact the disability services coordinator, Kristine Fraser, at Student Success (269-471-3227). All requests for housing accommodations should be made no later than July 1 (for fall semester), November 15 (for spring semester), and March 15 (for summer semester). After these dates, housing accommodations will be granted as space allows or for a future semester. Andrews University will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations within on-campus housing facilities for students with documented disabilities or chronic health conditions.

Non-Residential or Community Housing

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Students 22 or older may choose to live in University apartments or in non-University housing in the community. All students in non-University housing are advised to obtain a valid lease or contract from their landlords.

Students living in non-residence hall housing must abide by the Code of Student Conduct and the Residential Living Policy. 

All students living off-campus must maintain high moral standards in their choice of guests and entertainment; otherwise, they could be subject to discipline. Unmarried or unrelated students of the opposite sex or students who are in a romantic relationship may not live or visit overnight in the same shared dwelling.

Some apartments are furnished. Tenants must supply their own linen, draperies and kitchen utensils. Unfurnished apartments have a stove and refrigerator. Heavy furniture and pianos on the second or third floor may be placed in the apartments only by prior arrangement with the University Apartments director. Pets are not allowed in University apartments or houses. The apartment descriptions, rental rates and application forms are available upon request.

Full-time students living with children, spouse or parents, single graduate students or undergraduate students (22 years of age and older) may qualify for a University apartment. Apartments offered are as follows:

• Beechwood: 1-, 2- and (limited) 3-bedroom furnished or unfurnished; and a very limited number of 4-bedroom unfurnished
• Garland: 1-, 2- or (limited) 3-bedroom furnished or unfurnished; and efficiency furnished apartments for singles
• Maplewood: 1-, 2- or (limited) 3-bedroom furnished with air conditioning; 2-bedroom unfurnished with or without air conditioning; and a limited number of 3-bedroom unfurnished with air conditioning
• A limited number of houses

For floor plans and more information, please visit andrews.edu/apartments.

Residential Room Search

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The University reserves the right of residence hall deans, authorized representatives or an administrative officer of the University to enter and inspect a student’s room in accordance with this policy.

Romantic and Marriage Relationships

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As a Christian institution of higher learning, Andrews University believes that healthy romantic, marriage and sexual relationships must be built on biblical principles. Therefore, we expect students to refrain from all premarital and extramarital sexual relationships and inappropriate displays of affection.

While relationships and appropriate demonstrations of intimacy are an important part of college student development, couples should respect the rights and interests of their companions and others by limiting displays of affection in public. In the interest of safety and propriety, couples should avoid lingering in parked vehicles, vacant rooms and secluded campus locations. Likewise, unmarried or unrelated students of the opposite sex or students who are in a romantic relationship may not live or stay overnight in the same shared dwelling.

For a detailed statement on the University’s position, policies and protections regarding differences in sexual orientation, please refer to A Seventh-day Adventist Framework for Relating to Sexual Orientation Differences on the Campus of Andrews University located in the Campus & Student Life Policies for Students and Employees.

Substance Use

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Andrews University is committed to providing a drug-free environment for learning and working. The University strives to educate the student body on the advantages of a drug-free lifestyle as well as direct or help chemically dependent students find resources to aid in their recovery.

Students are expected to remain drug-free. Drug-free means abstaining from the use of alcohol, tobacco and other mind-altering drugs. It also means refraining from the misuse and/or abuse of prescription drugs. The University also upholds all laws which prohibit the possession, use, manufacturing or distribution of controlled substances. The possession of drug paraphernalia and use of “look alike” or designer drugs including any or all parts of e-cigarettes, hookahs, vapor and hookah pens, etc., regardless of the substance delivered, are also prohibited and considered an offense of the Drug-Free Policy.

A K-9 handler team is authorized by the University to conduct searches of campus facilities (see Campus Safety Services and Information). Prohibited substances, materials and equipment will be confiscated.

• Professional substance use assessment
• Individual counseling
• Support groups for chemical dependency

1. Commit to an accountability plan with a Student Life professional and sign a release of information consent form to the Counseling & Testing Center.
2. Serve a two-week in-class suspension (required class attendance) as determined by the Student Life Conduct Council that may include:
   1. Remaining in current residence
   2. Citizenship probation (15 weeks)
   3. Making an appointment with the Counseling & Testing Center within three days to obtain a Substance Use Assessment ($100 fee charged to student account)
   4. Requesting that the counselor submit verification to referring entity of the completion of the assessment and a summary report with recommendations for ongoing care
   5. Completing a six-session psychoeducational course with the Counseling & Testing Center ($250 course fee charged to student account) 
   6. Completing online educational courses ($50 course fee charged to student account)
   7. Accountability advisor (minimum of four sessions) 
   8. Other restorative, educational or voluntary service interventions

• Use of illegal substances
• Use or possession of illegal substances and paraphernalia in campus residence halls or vehicles
• A second use or possession violation for alcohol, marijuana or illegal substances
• Planning and/or hosting events where alcohol, marijuana and/or illegal substances are served and/or consumed 
• Selling or supplying alcohol, marijuana or illegal substances 
• Attempting to solicit or facilitate the purchase or presence of alcohol, marijuana or illegal substances for use by others
• Underage use of alcohol, marijuana and/or illegal substances, or providing alcohol, marijuana and/or illegal substances to underage individuals 

A report will be made to the appropriate legal authorities if the student has violated state laws regarding illegal drugs and controlled substances.

To be eligible to regain and/or continue student status the student must:

• Serve an off-campus suspension which will be a minimum of one semester, during which time the student is separated from the campus (under the terms of a campus ban) and all campus activities and services.

Prior to returning to the campus and classes the student must:

• Sign a release of information consent form and submit documentation from the licensed community counselor of the completion of any mandated assessment and/or treatment, with recommendations for ongoing care
• Submit documentation of the completion of any drug testing or other restorative and educational requirements approximately 30 days before returning for a future semester.

Upon returning and registering for a future semester the student must commit to a re-entry and accountability plan with a Student Life dean that may include the following:

• Serving a minimum 15-week Citizenship Probation that may include the removal of privileges (see Student Conduct Intervention [Disciplinary] Processes)
• Participating for a minimum of four weekly sessions with an accountability adviser.
• Completing a psychoeducational course with the Counseling & Testing Center which includes attendance of six sessions.
• Participating in random, on-demand drug testing (without tampering or adulteration) and accepting responsibility for related fees regardless of positive or negative results

Health Risks and Resources

There are many health risks associated with the use of alcohol and drugs—many of these risks are noted in the following comprehensive overview. For a comprehensive list of health risks, please see bulletin.andrews.edu.> Student Handbook > Substance Abuse.

Legal Ramifications

Violations of local, state and federal laws related to alcohol abuse or to the illegal use, possession, manufacture or delivery of marijuana or controlled substances may result in misdemeanor or felony convictions accompanied by the legal imposition of sanctions. For details, please see bulletin.andrews.edu.> Student Handbook > Substance Abuse.

Community Resources

For a comprehensive list of community resources, please see bulletin.andrews.edu.> Student Handbook > Substance Abuse.