Student DevelopmentStudent ServicesAutomobiles Permits are necessary for the operation and parking of student vehicles on campus. Vehicles must be registered with the Student Development Office (Davis Administration Center). Violation of vehicle regulations may result in fines and/or cancellation of the permit. It is expected that students bringing cars on campus will have them properly insured and properly licensed with the state in which they are registered. Drivers must be familiar with the Washington State Driver’s Handbook. Bookstore The University bookstore is located in the Pecota Student Center where textbooks, Bibles, commentaries, concordances, dictionaries, and many items including clothing, gifts, computer software, and music are available. Campus Ministries Campus Ministries are designed to guide and encourage students in becoming more Christ-like in all attitudes and behaviors. Available opportunities include chapel services, Student Outreach Ministries, missions trips, Summer Ministry Teams, District Youth activities, and ministry in local churches. Christian service is the key to a deeper walk with Christ; therefore, it is expected that all students be involved in Campus Ministries and faithfully attend a local church. A church directory is available for those in search of a “home” church while attending Northwest University. The Campus Pastor supervises and directs all Campus Ministries. Computers on Campus Students are encouraged to bring their own computer equipment for use on campus. Every student is expected to use the Northwest University Email system that is provided. All enrolled students participate in the Microsoft software agreement. Computer Labs are located in the Academic Computing Center (Hurst Library - lower level), Science Department (Fee Hall) School of Nursing ( HSC), Rice Lab (Rice Hall foyer), Midi-Lab (Music Dept, basement of Chapel), and the School of Business and Management (Graduate and Professional Studies building). An additional 30 computers are available in the Hurst Library. Counseling Services Counseling Services support and encourage students in their spiritual, psychological, social, vocational, and academic development. Counseling services are both preventive and redemptive in nature. We believe that God is fulfilling a redemptive story in our lives, and at times we need help as our stories unfold. Integrating counseling practice with biblical faith, we endeavor to assist students to be better equipped to live Christ-centered lives in service, vocation, and community. Services provided include: individual counseling, couple and family counseling, pre-marital counseling, crisis intervention, career counseling, workshops/seminars, and referrals to community resources. Counseling provided by the Counseling Center is offered at no cost to currently enrolled students. Counseling is available to alumni for fee for service. Students may be responsible for the expense of some test materials and other consumable resources they use. This cost will be discussed with the student prior to the expense being incurred. Both daytime and evening appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Counseling Center at extension at Ext. 5282 (located adjacent to Perks Lounge). Employment Opportunities Information about off-campus and on-campus employment opportunities can be obtained in the Human Resources/Job Search office, extension 4203. Employment applications are available at the reception desk or the Human Resources office in the 6710 Building. Food Service The Dining Hall offers a wide variety of quality food choices appealing to differing preferences. Northwest Java, located in Pecota Student Center, also features an expresso stand and limited food items. When, because of medical or health conditions, students are required to have a special diet, they should submit a written notice from their docter to the Student Development office. The doctor’s statement should provide all information regarding restrictions and requirements of diet when health is a factor. The University reserves the right to charge for special diet provisions if necessary. Health Services The University provides a nurse and health center. The nurse is available at regular scheduled times, extension 5284. A student group health plan is available to and highly recommended for all students. Contact the Health Services Office for details. Housing: Single Students Northwest University is a residential community. There are five resident halls and four apartment buildings on campus. All residence hall rooms have single beds, mattresses, desks, chest of drawers, bookshelves, and chairs. Students provide their own bedding, pillows, area rugs, and other items. Each resident hall has common areas, automatic card-operated laundry facilities, and workout facilities. Each apartment is fully-furnished with couches, tables, bedroom sets and desk sets. Appliances include a washer/dryer, dishwasher, stove/oven and microwave. Rent includes all utilities, phone and internet access. The Director of Community Life, Resident Dean s and Resident Assistants provide supervision in all residence halls , and the Resident Dean of Extended Community and building representatives provide leadership in the upper campus housing communities. All single freshmen and sophomores, as well as students under age 21 are required to live in a residence hall unless they are: 1) over the age of 26, 2) commuting from parents or an approved adult relative’s residence, 3) or working a job which provides room and board. Students who request to move out of the residence halls during the semester will be required to pay room and board charges on a prorated basis from the official opening of the residence halls to the day the student receives exit clearance by the residence hall personnel. The residence hall deposit is not refundable. To reserve a room, a room reservation deposit is required. Currently enrolled students that have received a housing placement for the following semester must inform University Housing, located in the Davis Administration building, in writing of their intentions not to live in the resident halls by August 1st (fall semester) or December 15th (spring semester) in order to receive a refund of their resident hall deposit. Refund of the deposit is credited to the student’s account. Failure to notify University Housing by these dates will result in the deposit being forfeited. Housing: Family Students The University maintains seventy-eight resident student apartments designed for family students with or without children. They consist of thirty-six units with 1 bedroom/1 bath, twelve units with 2-bedrooms/1 bath, and thirty units with 2 bedrooms/2 baths. In addition there are also 2- and 3-bedroom units available in the Single Student/Family Apartment Complex. Applications are available through the University Housing Office: http://eagle.northwestu.edu/housing/. International Student Services Northwest University provides assistance to all international students through the International Student Services (ISS) Office. The ISS Office is located in the Pacific Rim Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies in Bronson Hall. The ISS staff is available to assist international students with support in a variety of ways including immigration concerns, academic affairs, cultural matters, moral support and encouragement in the adjustments that often accompany life in another culture. Security Northwest University has security personnel available for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students and guests are expected to fully cooperate with security personnel and maintain the standards of behavior of the University. Student Handbook The Office of Student Development publishes the Student Handbook yearly on the web site in cooperation with student leaders. It contains the policies and guidelines for attending and being part of the Northwest University community. Student Success The Office of Student Success (Pecota Student Center), extension 7823, helps students achieve their goals while at Northwest University. Student Success is a valuable referral service, supporting students in their adjustment to college life; helping connect students with tutors; assisting students in obtaining the support they need from various college services, coordinating seminars for academic success; and providing social opportunities for connecting with other students, faculty, and staff. Student Success works closely with other departments, such as Academic Advising, Campus Ministries, and Counseling/Career Services, to assist students in becoming more effective servants in the church and the world. In addition to the Office of Student Success, each student is assigned a faculty member as an academic advisor.
Generally, the faculty member is part of the academic discipline chosen by the student as a major. Voter Registration Northwest University encourages all students to vote in national, state and local elections. Mail-In Voter Registration Forms are available in the Student Development Office, Room 116 in the Davis Administration Building. Information and assistance is also available on the Secretary of State's web site at www.secstate.wa.gov. Registering to vote in the State of Washington does affect the student's residency status in the student's home state. Out-of-state students who prefer to vote in their home states can obtain absentee ballots from their respective home state elections office. |