Student Life FAQs

Q. Is Chapel Required?
A. Chapel attendance is highly encouraged, but not required. Chapel is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:10 a.m.

Q. Do I Get to Pick My Own Roommate?
A. If you're a new student and know of someone with whom you'd like to share a room, Student Services will do its best to honor your request. If you don't have a roommate request, we'll do our best to match you with someone based on the information you provide on your housing application. So be sure to give us accurate information about your tastes (music, hobbies, etc.) and living patterns (how late you stay up, if you study with music on, etc.).

Q. What are the Opportunities for On-Campus Extracurricular Activities?
A. There are many opportunities to get involved, such as campus events, chapel, volunteer opportunities, bible studies, etc. There are also many organizations and committees to join, such as the Student Activities Club, Student Senate, the Spiritual Life Committee, Intramurals Committee, and the Yearbook Staff.

Q. What Do I Need to Bring When I Move to Campus?
A. You'll need to bring:

• Your own bedspread or comforter
• Twin-size blankets and sheets (extra long sheets)
• Pillow(s)
• Towels
• Clothes hangers
• An alarm clock
• Laundry detergent
• An iron
• Poster putty (white only)

You may bring:

• Your bike (Don't forget to bring your own bike lock.)
• A chair or loveseat (These items can't be stored at the College over the summer.)
• A fish tank for fish only (20 gallons or less)
• Small refrigerator
• Personal athletic equipment
• Kitchen utensils-if you like to cook
• Posters and other appropriate room decorations
• A TV and DVD player (Please check with your roommate before bringing these items.)
• Computer and printer (There's a fee to be connected to the campus network. Contact the IT Department during Orientation Weekend to have your computer hooked up to the network.)

Q. May I Bring a Vehicle to Campus?
A. All students are invited to bring vehicles to campus, but all vehicles must be registered with the Business Office if they'll be on campus on a regular basis.

Q. I'm Interested in Meeting with a College Counselor. How Much will Those Sessions Cost Me?
A. If you're a Kuyper College student, those services are free.

Q. Am I Allowed to Have Pets in the Residence Halls?
A. With the exception of fish, pets are not permitted in campus housing. Fish tanks of 20 gallons or less are permitted, and they may be inhabited only by fish.

Q. May I Have Visitors in My Dorm Room?
A. Guests of the opposite gender aren't allowed on residence floors or in rooms except at designated times. Guests of the same gender are allowed in dorm rooms at any time, although it's important to be considerate of those with whom you're living. Students who wish to have overnight guests of the same gender must obtain permission in advance from all roommates or apartment mates, and the resident assistant. Overnight visits shouldn't exceed three nights per semester. The hosting student must ensure that his or her guest abides by college policies, and the host will be held responsible in the event of a policy violation.