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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWelcome to life at SAGU!We truly believe that God has a unique purpose for your life. In this next chapterof your story, we are excited to see how God reveals your calling and equips youto answer it. You will forge new relationships, gain valuable life experiences, andspend precious moments in the presence of God.At SAGU, your gifts and talents will be fostered by passionate educators deeplyinvested in your future, and your purpose will be reinforced by a community rallyingbehind you. So, we encourage you to dive in headfirst and make the most of yourtime here! May your heart and mind be stretched as you press in to all that the Lordhas for you.Before you know it, you will hear your name called as you walk across the stage toreceive your diploma while our community cheers for you! You will join thousandsof alumni across the globe who can attest to the world-class education and trainingoffered by SAGU. For them, it started here. And now, it’s your turn!MISSION STATEMENTSouthwestern Assemblies of God University exists to equip students spiritually, academically,professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings.STUDENT HANDBOOK3

INDEXMESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT BRIDGES.3Mission Statement.3Campus Map.7Personnel.8Student Leaders and Dorm Pastors.10Who to see at SAGU.12Mission.13Vision.13Core Values.13Faith.13History.14Traditions.15SPIRITUAL LIFE.16Personal Life Philosophy.17Chapel.17Devotions.19Church Attendance.19Student Ministries.20ACADEMICS.21Class Schedule.22Class Attendance.23Classroom/Course Discipline.24Academic Probation/Suspension.24Students Rights to Education Records.24Summary of the Intellectual Property Rights Policy.26CAMPUS SERVICES.27Financial Aid.28Student Billing.29Dining Services.29Career Development.30Computer Networking Services.30Copy/Printing Services.31Counseling Center.32Health Services.33SAGU Bookstore.34Mail Services.34Garrison Wellness Center.35Nelson Memorial Library.35Safety/Security.36Title IX.39Student and Employee Drug Policy and Statement.46Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy.46Campus Safety Record.47COMMUNITY LIFE.48Diversity of Backgrounds and Discipleship.49Covenant of Faith and Continued Enrollment.49Restorative Accountability Practices.49Biblical and Community Polices.49Biblical Values.50Community Values.50Biblical and Community Life Procedures.51Responding to Official Notice.51Restorative Accountability Procedures.514SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD UNIVERSITY

Transcript Notation.52Educational Programming.52Warnings/Directed Conversations.52Phronesis.52Reflective Assignments.52Restorative Conversations.52Spiritual Direction/Mentoring.52Counseling.52Drug/Alcohol Education.53Accountability Structures.53Housing Review.53Loss of Privilege.53Community Service.53Fines/Restitution.53Drug Screening/Testing.53Disciplinary Probation.53Campusing.53Withdrawal.54Disciplinary Suspension.54Expulsion.54Student Conduct Committee Procedures.54Student Complaints.55Descriptions of Biblical Values.57Public Behavior for Relationships.57Private Behavior for Relationships.57Sexual Identity/Transgenderism.57Sexual Behaviors.57Dating Relationships.58Engagement and Marriage.58Divorced Students.58Communication.58Social Networking.58Entertainment and Media.58Violation of Civil and Criminal Law.59Pregnancy.59Abortion. .59Alcohol, Attending Bars/Clubs, Use of Nicotine.59Drug and Alcohol Testing.59Gambling.60Descriptions of Community Values.60Appearance Polices.60Chapel/Travel Ministry Attire.61Community Attire.61Athletic Attire.61Special Occasions.61Private Time.62Summary of Appearance Policies.62Housing and On-Campus Policies.62Residence Halls.62Room Reservation.62Room Usage.63Room Furniture.63Room/School Property.63Room Cleanliness.63Campus Days.63STUDENT HANDBOOK5

Loss of Personal Property.63Residence Hall Lobby.63Room Changes.64Curfew.64Grace Minutes.64Late Permission, Working Students.64Overnight Visit/Weekend Off-Campus.65Single Student Visits in Residence of Opposite Sex.65Students in Room of a Member of the Opposite Sex.65Room Guests.65Quiet Hours.65Prohibited Items.65Firearms/Fireworks Prohibited.66Secure Doors, Windows, Alarms, Thermostats, and Electrical Panels.66Telephone Use.66Laundry.66Dancing.66Searches.66Dorm Meetings.66Illnesses.66Checking out of the Residence Halls.67Summer Storage and Abandoned Possessions.67Summer Housing.67Off-Campus Housing.67STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS.68Organizations and Groups.69Residential Life.69Intramural Athletics.69Varsity Athletics.69Student Congress Organizations.69Policies Governing Student Organizations.71Establishing New Organizations.71Membership Rules.71Southwestern Missions Association.71Music Groups.72Honor Societies.73LIONS GUIDE.

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