The Student Handbook Last updated July 23, 2021 Contents Welcome to Cairn University! ..................................................................................................... 6 Cairn University Mission Statement ..................................................................................................... 7 Student Life Philosophy and Core Values .................................................................................... 7 Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 8 Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) ...................................................................................... 9 Student Welcome and Orientation ...................................................................................................... 9 Life Management ................................................................................................................................ 9 R.I.D.E. Seminar ................................................................................................................................... 9 Pathway Center ................................................................................................................................. 10 Spiritual Formation ................................................................................................................... 11 University Ministry Center ................................................................................................................. 11 Chapel ............................................................................................................................................... 11 Chapel Attendance ............................................................................................................................ 11 World Reach Week ........................................................................................................................ 13 Ministry Opportunities ....................................................................................................................... 13 World Reach Teams ....................................................................................................................... 13 Local Ministry Opportunities.......................................................................................................... 13 Discipleship Groups ....................................................................................................................... 14 Local Church Involvement .............................................................................................................. 14 Student Ministry and Service Criteria ............................................................................................. 14 Reporting Procedures .................................................................................................................... 15 Grading Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 16 Living in Community ................................................................................................................. 17 Community Life Covenant .............................................................................................................. 17 Undergraduate Student Standards of Conduct................................................................................... 17 Statement on Human Sexuality ...................................................................................................... 18 Commitment to Sexual Purity ........................................................................................................ 19 Dancing ......................................................................................................................................... 20 The Students’ Role in Community ...................................................................................................... 22 Student Responsibility ................................................................................................................... 22 Students Violating the Law ............................................................................................................ 22 2 Amnesty Policy .............................................................................................................................. 22 Student Discipline .......................................................................................................................... 23 Judicial Sanctions ........................................................................................................................... 25 Disciplinary Appeal Process ........................................................................................................... 28 Parental Notification Policy............................................................................................................ 30 Compliance with University Officials and Policies ........................................................................... 30 Safe Campus Policies and Initiative ........................................................................................... 31 Behavioral Intervention ................................................................................................................. 31 Inappropriate Student Behavior Policy ........................................................................................... 32 Amnesty for Victims and Witnesses ............................................................................................... 35 Notice of Non-Discrimination......................................................................................................... 35 Minors on campus policy statement .............................................................................................. 35 Academics ................................................................................................................................ 37 Academic Etiquette ....................................................................................................................... 37 Academic Advising ......................................................................................................................... 39 Academic Grievance Procedure ..................................................................................................... 39 Enrollment Status .............................................................................................................................. 40 Classification ..................................................................................................................................... 41 Course Enrollment ......................................................................................................................... 41 Graduation ........................................................................................................................................ 42 Attendance........................................................................................................................................ 43 Withdrawal ....................................................................................................................................... 44 Additional Policies ............................................................................................................................. 45 Registrar’s Office ........................................................................................................................... 46 Academic Resource Center ................................................................................................................ 47 Academic Opportunities ................................................................................................................ 48 Academic Standing ............................................................................................................................ 50 Grading System ............................................................................................................................. 50 Dean’s List ..................................................................................................................................... 51 Academic Probation Status ............................................................................................................ 51 Academic Dismissal ....................................................................................................................... 52 Student Resources .................................................................................................................... 53 3 Student Health Services ..................................................................................................................... 53 Health Center ................................................................................................................................ 53 After-hours Health Related Issues .................................................................................................. 55 OASIS Counseling Center ............................................................................................................... 55 Health Services Wellness Initiatives ..............................................................................................