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NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT North Central University is a Christ-centered, Bible-based, Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world (Ephesians 4:11-12). TEXTUAL GLOSSARY University: The term “university” is derived from the Latin words Uni (one) and Verto (to turn around) and indicates that education is meant to gravitate around the one true God. NCU is not a multiversity, but rather a university in the true sense of the word. Christ-Centered: NCU believes that education which is not Christ-centered will be centrifugal, lacking in meaning, and being a mere amassing of information without cohesiveness. We see Christ as the unifying, magnetic center – the King, Lord, Judge, Measure, Model, and Example. Without Him everything will fall apart. NCU seeks to be a relationally-enriched community of believers that is growing in God, who treat each other with brotherly love, who make decisions based on integrity and biblical principles, and who view Christ as pre-eminent (Colossians 1:1520). Pentecostal: Our Pentecostal heritage with its roots in the Azusa Street Revival of 1906 commits us to the biblical teaching that all members of the church should be baptized in the Holy Spirit and remain filled with the Spirit and endued with supernatural power (John 14:12). As a part of the fast-growing Assemblies of God movement (begun in 1914), NCU identifies with the worldwide Pentecostal movement in its mission, theology, and practice. Academic Excellence: NCU is committed to regional accreditation and to maintaining a highly qualified faculty who model being scholar-saint in the classroom. The university strives for excellence in teaching as modeled by Christ. NCU believes that spiritual insights are complementary to the intellectual life and that a continuing synthesis of the Christian perspective with all other forms of human knowledge is conducive to wisdom and understanding. Therefore, it offers an integrative education in general studies, a core of Bible and theology, and a specific major in the highest tradition of Christian scholarship. As truth is sought, NCU seeks to be a community of Christian students, faculty, and staff who are diverse ethnically and culturally, and who are becoming effective lifelong learners. Prepares: Preparation of the students at NCU includes helping them to find and fulfill their calling from God. It is a holistic education which seeks to develop scholars, saints, and servants who each effectively integrate their head, heart, and hands. This demands an education which provides information, application, presentation, doctrinal inculcation, and transformation. Leadership: Biblical models of leadership such as apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor and teacher (Ephesians 4:11), are indispensable for the well-being of the Church. Those called to this leadership ministry will plant the Church, preach God’s Word, share their faith, and care for the Body of Christ. As under-shepherds to Christ, they lead the Church, laying down their lives for God in service. They are worthy of honor and must be prepared to give an account to the Lord

for their care of the Church. Because of this critical role, NCU emphasizes the preparation of students for church leadership through church leadership majors. Ministry: Biblical models of ministry (Ephesians 4:12) fulfill the calling of the entire Church to be salt and light, to bear prophetic witness in the world, and to operate in both the practical and the supernatural (signs, wonders, miracles, and the gifts) under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The complete Body of Christ with all its many parts and ministries constitutes all of His people serving to bring the Kingdom of God to a lost world through liberal arts and professional studies majors. Throughout the World: NCU has the cultural, professional, and educational advantage of being in the heart of an urban metroplex. It has a worldwide vision and prepares a people of faith to go anywhere and to lead effectively through service in any environment, with any people, rural or urban, at home or internationally. NCU seeks to prepare students who are passionately committed, adept with both diversity and adversity, and truly cosmopolitan in nature, being comfortable in any situation with any culture, race, people, climate, age, or socio-economic level. NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT North Central University will be recognized as a globally influential university that prepares exemplary Pentecostal leaders and ministers.

NCU STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Facilitating Christ-centered transformation through co-curricular education ATHLETICS MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS North Central University Athletics seeks to develop the student-athlete in mind, body, and spirit and instill lifelong leadership skills through fierce yet fair competition and meaningful community service. Above all else, we seek to reflect Christ in all we do. North Central University will be nationally recognized for developing excellence in the studentathlete by using the sport experience to cultivate biblical character, service-minded leadership, and valued life skills. “Leadership, Competition, Service” STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Student Engagement & Experiential Learning Department is to support the educational goals of NCU by providing effective programming on our campus that addresses student needs by helping facilitate an environment that enables maximum student retention, growth, and satisfaction. RECREATION & WELLNESS MISSION STATEMENT The NCU Department of Recreation & Wellness provides excellent sport, fitness, and wellness programs that enhance student experience while generating positive and sustainable lifestyle habits. Ancient Greek physician Herophilus said, “When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” RESIDENCE LIFE & STUDENT CONDUCT MISSION STATEMENT The NCU Residence Life Staff strives to create a comfortable living and learning community. Through the development of this community, individual growth will occur which will encourage students to invest in their future communities. Residents will be challenged to integrate faith and experience with social and personal responsibility to present and future communities. “Better Community. Better Individuals. Better Communities.”

ACADEMIC LIFE: ACADEMIC POLICIES ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 4:8; “…brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things” (NAS). Academic integrity is a mandate given in the Word of God. As Pentecostal Christians we must pursue holiness in all areas of our lives and thus consider academic integrity as having primary importance in our walk with the Lord. Academic dishonesty is defined as intentional plagiarism, cheating, fabricating, or attempting to help others to be dishonest which includes, but is not limited to, roster fraud and attendance deception. Academic dishonesty also includes intentionally or knowingly helping, attempting to help, or soliciting another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Please note that students are prohibited from submitting parts or all of a paper in multiple classes. The following guidelines are offered to help the student understand the full picture of academic integrity and communicate the seriousness of violations. North Central University views plagiarism as a serious offense. In addition, it is against the broader rules of scholarship within the North American scholarly community to use the ideas or words of another person without giving that person credit. Whether the other source is a textbook, another book, an article, a friend, a website, etc., students should indicate clearly that another source has been used and precisely what elements of the work being submitted are drawn from that source. Ignorance or lack of clarity about what precisely constitutes plagiarism is not an excuse. All work submitted while a student at NCU must be one’s own. Plagiarism is defined as “intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another person’s as one’s own in an academic exercise” (UM Policy & Procedure Manual, 2003).  Direct quotations must be identified by quotation marks or appropriate indentation and must be cited in a footnote or endnote.  Prompt acknowledgement in the body of the exercise is required when material from another source is paraphrased or summarized, in whole or part, in one’s own words. Then conclude with a footnote or endnote identifying the exact reference (UM Policy & Procedure Manual, 2003). Fabrication is “intentionally falsifying or inventing any information or citation on any academic exercise” (UM Policy & Procedure Manual, 2003), therefore: “Invented” information may not be used in any laboratory experiment or classroom exercise.

Roster Fraud and Attendance Deception is intentionally or knowingly signing or otherwise indicating another student’s presence in a class when he/she is, in fact, not present. This is a form

of “fabrication” or lying and constitutes academic dishonesty. Students must not change and resubmit previous academic work without prior permission from the instructor (UM Policy & Procedure Manual, 2003). DISCIPLINARY ACTION Any violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will result in disciplinary action fitting to the gravity of the offense. More serious offenses may result in the failure of the course and extreme cases may result in dismissal from North Central University. Compounding the situation with further dishonesty or other problems may result in more serious consequences. All incidents of violations of academic integrity will be kept on record in the Registrar’s office. Please see NCU’s online academic catalog (http://www.northcentral.edu/academics/academicinformation/academic-integrity-progress-support) for a full description of the disciplinary process for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. COURSE SYLLABUS Every student will receive a syllabus for each course in which they are enrolled. It is the student’s responsibility to read over the syllabus and understand the expectations set by the professor for the course. CLASS ATTENDANCE One and two hundred level courses will be restricted to the following attendance policy. There are no excused absences for any purpose. An excessive absence from a class means that the student has missed 25% of the class periods and therefore will be dropped from the class. If this occurs within 10 weeks of starting the course, a grade of "W" will be placed on the student's transcript and no credit is given. After 10 weeks, a grade of "F" will be placed on the transcript. This may be effective at any point during the regular term of the course. Tardiness four times is equivalent to one absence. Attendance in three and four hundred level courses is left to the discretion of the professor and will be stated in the syllabus. Classes will not be disturbed to give students messages except in the event of death or serious illness. Please contact the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs for approval to contact a student during class time. In order to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to education and learning for all students, proper classroom etiquette must be observed. For this reason, babies and children will not be allowed in the classrooms, and other disruptions such as cellular phones, audible pagers, handheld video games, personal computer games, and personal organizer games are also considered inappropriate for the classroom. ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Academic appeals for course grades, status in programs, and academic dishonesty are handled in the following manner: The faculty member is the main voice regarding course policies, expectations, or grading. Students who believe they are treated unfairly in their academic experience should make every

effort to resolve the issue with the faculty member. If students believe they have been treated improperly, they will seek to resolve the manner, first with the professor, then with the appropriate chair. If, after a discussion with the professor and the department chair, a student still thinks he or she is being treated unfairly or not in keeping with announced academic policies, that student may appeal in writing to Academic Affairs by submitting an Academic Petition, available from the Registrar’s Office. The written appeal must be received by the Registrar within three weeks after making the attempt to resolve the issue with the professor or department chair. GRADE CHANGE POLICY Grade changes will be accepted by the Registrar's office only in cases of documented clerical error, miscalculation, or by appeal as a result of extenuating circumstances. A faculty member cannot reassess material and submit a new grade. Reevaluation of a student's performance is not to be considered a legitimate reason for a change of grade. A student may appeal a grade with the faculty member involved through the end of the semester immediately following the one in question. PROBATION/DISMISSAL/READMISSION Students who fail to earn the minimum cumulative grade point average will be put on academic probation (see Academic Catalog). Students who remain on probation for a second semester may be terminated for low academic performance. Students on academic probation may not qualify for financial aid. The maximum academic load for students on academic probation is 15 credit hours since students qualifying for Minnesota State Grants must take 15 hours. Those on probation or provisional continuance are prohibited from taking any online courses until they are once again on good academic standing. Students who have been dropped from the University for academic probation are allowed to reapply after one semester and to return with the permission of the Admissions Committee. The petition to return must present specific evidence that the student is now able to successfully complete college course work. Ability to successfully complete college course work may be documented by completing a minimum of 6 credit hours at an academic institution other than North Central University with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students who return under these provisions will be registered on probation. ACADEMIC CATALOG Students are subject to policies set forth in the North Central University Academic Catalog. Students may refer to this publication for additional information. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of North Central University not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, admissions, activities, or employment practices. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments (sex discrimination) may be directed to Cheryl Book, Title IX Coordinator at NCU.

ACADEMIC LIFE: STUDENT RECORDS POLICY Notice of Student Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) North Central University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This act was designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through formal and informal hearings. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their educational records. All students are protected under this act from the time they begin attending classes at North Central University, regardless of age or minor status. Each year North Central University is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:  Right to inspect and review educational records. You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at North Central University within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. A student who wishes to inspect education records should submit a written request to the Registrar identifying the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Registrar or appropriate designee will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the requested records are not maintained by the Registrar's office, the Registrar shall advise the student of the correct University official to whom the request should be addressed. 

Right to request amendment of education records. You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. A student who wishes to ask North Central University to amend a record should submit a written request to the Registrar, which clearly identifies the part of the record the student wants changed and specifies why it should be changed. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested, the University will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. If, after a hearing, the University decides not to amend the record as requested, the student has the right to submit a personal statement in which they contest the accuracy of the record, which will become a part of the student's academic file alongside the disputed record.

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Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information. You have the right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from your records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission.

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Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”. FERPA uses the term “directory information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for any purpose at the discretion of North Central University without notification of the request or disclosure to the student. Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform North Central University not to release directory information, any further request for such information from persons or organizations outside of North Central University will be refused. “Directory information” includes the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

The student’s name; The student’s address; The student’s telephone number; The student’s institution-issued e-mail address; The student’s date and place of birth; The student’s class standing; The student’s course of study; The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports; The student’s degrees, honors, and awards received; The weight and height of members of athletic teams; The student’s dates of attendance; The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student; and The student’s photograph.

North Central University will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information, but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. North Central University assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. Forms for withholding disclosure of directory information are available from the Mail Center. If the completed form is not received by the Mail Center prior to Sept. 15, it will be assumed that all directory information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current academic year. A new form for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year. North Central University discloses education records without a student's prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. School officials at NCU include the following: any person employed by NCU in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position, or a volunteer serving in one of these positions, companies with whom NCU has contracted (e.g. attorney, auditor, collection agency), Board of Regents, or students serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. Information will only be disclosed to school officials if they have a legitimate educational interest to access the information. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the University.

Upon request, the University also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Release of Educational Information No additional educational information will be released, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent, without the explicit written consent of the student. Requests for the University to release student educational information must be in writing and must explicitly indicate what information is to be released and to whom. Right to complain to FERPA Office  You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave S.W. Washington D.C., 20202, if you believe that North Central University has violated the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act.  You have the right to obtain a copy of the written North Central University policy regarding FERPA. A copy may be obtained in person from the Registrar’s Office. Notice of Possible Federal and State Government Data Collection and Use Please see NCU’s online academic catalog (http://www.northcentral.edu/academics/academicinformation/notice-student-rights-under-ferpa) for information on possible Federal and State Government use of your personally identifiable information. ACADEMIC LIFE: TOTAL WITHDRAWAL POLICY This refund policy does not pertain to students who are dropping individual courses and are still in attendance at NCU. Students who find it necessary to withdraw from North Central University should contact the Dean of Student Advocacy in the Student Life Office. After meeting briefly with the Dean of Student Advocacy, the student must complete a Withdrawal Form. The Withdrawal Form guides the student to the campus offices involved in discontinuing the student’s enrollment. Returning keys and identification cards is also part of this process. The completed Withdrawal Form must be returned to the Dean of Student Advocacy. The date on which the withdrawal paperwork is begun serves as the date used to determine refunds to the student. Return of financial aid is based on the student’s last verified date of attendance. If a student is unable to complete the withdrawal process in person, a student may call, e-mail, or fax the Dean of Student Advocacy to initiate withdrawing from the University. If a student withdraws or is dismissed from North Central University, the student may be eligible for a refund of a portion of the tuition, fees, housing, and/or meal plan costs paid to North Central University for the semester. The University and/or the student may also be required to return a portion of the federal funds awarded to the student. If the student received financial assistance from outside of the family, a portion of the refund may be returned to the grant, scholarship, or loan source from which the assistance was received.

North Central University’s Refund Policy exists for calculating the refund of the institutional charges. The federal “Return of the Title IV Funds” formula dictates the amount of Federal Title IV aid that must be returned to the federal government by the school and the student. The federal formula is applicable to a student receiving federal aid other than Federal Work Study if that student withdraws on or before the 60% mark of the semester. The student may also receive a refund of institutional charges through North Central’s refund policy. The amount of refund or institutional charges will be the greater of the amount the school must return to federal Title IV programs or the amount determined by North Central’s policy. North Central's full Refund Policy and Refund Schedules are available on the NCU website.

ACADEMIC LIFE: SERVICES & RESOURCES T.J. JONES LIBRARY Library materials are available for student use through the T.J. Jones Memorial Library. Books can be checked out for 28 days. Audio-Visual materials (e.g. DVDs) can be checked out for 5 days with a 3 item limit. The circulation period for reserve material varies according to faculty instructions. Only 25 items may be checked out at a time. Reference books, periodicals, and archive material cannot be checked out. Exceptions to this policy may be made with permission from a full-time librarian. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Students are not to use the piano, organ, or other instruments in the Word & Worship Center without special permission from the Fine Arts department. Practice rooms located in Mensing Hall are available for student use through the Fine Arts department. North Central is not liable for copyright infringement if individuals perform copyrighted music on campus. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER The Student Success Center is a co-curricular program that seeks to encourage the success of all students in all areas by providing holistic, integrated on-campus student support. The Student Success Center provides the following services free of charge; appointments can be made in person by visiting MH 227 or by calling 612-343-5000. Academic Support Services: North Central University is committed to providing optimal educational opportunities for all students. The SSC exists to assist students in maximizing their learning and equip them with the required skills necessary to function within their current academic community as well as their future communities. Academic Services Offered:  One-on-one consultation and assessment  Tutoring and Academic Coaching Programs  Proofreading and feedback for class assignments  Assistance when studying with a learning disorder  Study groups and test preparation strategies  Learning & Study Skills Inventory Assessment  Study skills courses  Exam proctoring services Career Development Services: Career counseling is available to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment. Services include one-on-one counseling with a professional counselor, academic advising and direction, administration of career inventories and computer programs, assistance with resume writing and interview skills, and exploring options available in the work force. Employment Support: These services are available to both current students and alumni and are geared towards connecting students/graduates and potential employers. Services include job and career fairs, assistance in professional portfolio design, networking and self-promotion skills for

employment, listings of available positions, hosting of on-campus interviews for current North Central students, and support for students in the pursuit of degree-specific employment. Students with Disabilities: North Central University is committed to providing optimal educational opportunities for all students, including those enrolled or admitted who have disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). North Central University provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities on an individual and flexible basis. It is the responsibility of the student with disabilities to seek available assistance and make their needs known to the SSC. In order to determine eligibility for accommodations, NCU asks students to submit a professional assessment dated within the last three years documenting the disability. Personal Development Counseling: Personal development counseling is a free, confidential service provided to students through the SSC. All counselors are Christian professionals who uphold biblical standards in their practice. Counseling is intended to offer support and guidance through the creation of a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. Counseling appointments can be scheduled confidentially at: 612.343.5000. Some common reasons for seeing a counselor include:  Adjustment to college; developing effective study habits  Decision making skills; determining purpose and direction  Addressing self-defeating behaviors or low self-confidence  Questions concerning relationships  Puzzling or distressing emotional issues Confidentiality: Confidentiality is maintained for all clients as mandated by federal and state laws for mental health counseling. Counseling records are kept by the SSC and are not accessible to other North Central faculty, staff, parents, or other members of the community without a student’s written authorization. Counseling records are not included in a student’s academic records. COMMUNITY LIFE: DEAN OF STUDENT ADVOCACY DEAN OF STUDENT ADVOCACY The Dean of Student Advocacy at North Central University exists to assist students with questions or concerns they may have during their time here. These may include, but are not limited to, emotional, spiritual, financial, and academic concerns. The Dean of Student Advocacy connects students with appropriate university resources, collaborates with faculty and staff in the best interest of the students, and follows through to bring efficient closure to student concerns. A student may feel free to stop in the Student Life Office during regular business hours or call 612.343.4163 to set up an appointment with the Dean of Student Advocacy.

COMPLAINT POLICY A complaint is considered either a concern that a policy or procedure has been incorrectly applied to a student’s particular case or a complaint about a staff, faculty, or administrator’s actions. A student may feel free to discuss any complaints that arise with the Dean of Student Advocacy (DOSA). Most complaints can be resolved by following the informal process, which includes discussing the matter with the staff, faculty, department in which the issue originated or by speaking with the DOSA directly. If a complaint is unresolved after following the informal complaint process, the student may follow the formal complaint process which is officially documented. The student may either fill out the online Student Complaint form found at: http://www.northcentral.edu/complaint, which is routed to the DOSA, or make an appointment with the DOSA. After discussing the situation with the Dean, the complaint will then be submitted to the appropriate department or staff/faculty, and the DOSA will ensure the appropriate follow-through on the student’s behalf. COMMUNITY LIFE: DISCIPLINARY PROCESS PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS North Central University is a Christ-centered institution of higher education. All members of the NCU community are encouraged to live God-honoring, Christ-imitating, Spirit-guided lives. In an educational community, individuals are influenced by the behavior, speech, attitudes, and ideas of other individuals. In order to protect the sanctity and well-being of this Christian, educational community, standards of conduct have been established based upon a conservative interpretation of Scripture, local, state and federal law, the Assemblies of God constituency, and a community-based understanding of the common good. All members of the community are expected to embrace the NCU community standards, which are in effect during the regular school year as well as during school breaks such as summer or holidays. Community members are expected to refrain from publicly disparaging the beliefs of North Central University or its supporting Christian fellowship, the Assemblies of God. STUDENT CONDUCT PROCESS The North Central University student conduct process is summarized below. Although this document is revised and printed annually, the most current version of the NCU community standards is available on the NCU website. Additionally, a more comprehensive treatment of the student conduct process is articulated in the Judicial Manual also available on the Residence Life & Student Conduct page of the NCU website. Students, staff, faculty members, and administrators are expected to share the responsibility of lovingly confronting another individual if his or her attitude or behavior becomes inconsistent with biblical principles or the NCU community standards. This confrontation should follow the model set forth in Scripture (Matthew 18:15-17). NCU places an emphasis on the principles behind our standards or policies. However, there are times when a student’s conduct is so disruptive to either his/her own or to another’s education, comfort, safety, or satisfaction that disciplinary action must be taken.

Community members noticing behavior that is not in compliance with NCU community standards should speak with the offending individual and encourage him or her to meet with their respective Resident Director or a Student Development staff member in a timely manner to discuss the compromise in community standards. This meeting, in which a student willingly admits to policy violation, is considered a voluntary confession and may result in reduced disciplinary action (Proverbs 28:13; James 5:16: 1 John 1:9). If the offending student refuses to voluntarily initiate a confessional conversation with a staff member, other community members are encouraged to report the inappropriate behavior to their respective Resident Director or a Student Development staff member in order to provide accountability and assistance to the offending student. This meeting, in which a student is confronted with reported information, is considered a non-voluntary confession and may result in full disciplinary action. Efforts to fully understand student situations and concerns are an integral part of all potential student conduct proceedings. In either type of meeting, the student, Resident Director, and in some cases the Dean of Students for Residence Life & Student Conduct will seek to understand the root(s) of the issue and assign reasonable and appropriate means of addressing the behavior and/or consequences. Student conduct discussions are treated privately and with sensitivity. Students are considered adults and, as such, they are treated in a way that acknowledges this fact while taking into consideration the developmental processes that are underway during the college years. Furthermore, it is the practice of the University to deal with each student as an individual, balancing the importance of consistency with the need for an individualized approach/response. Disciplinary decisions may be based on testimony from the student allegedly in violation of the community standards, testimony from other community members, and/or evidence collected during student conduct proceedings. In cases in which evidentiary sources appear to be in conflict, University personnel will formulate conclusions based upon their understanding of the evidence collected, their evaluation of the trustworthiness of evidentiary sources, and/or the preponderance of information available regarding the student allegedly in violation of the community standards.

DISCIPLINARY ASSIGNMENTS A variety of disciplinary assignments may be utilized in student conduct proceedings depending on the individual circumstance(s). The primary goal of the student conduct process is to encourage an educational, redemptive, and restorative outcome for the student(s) involved. When disciplinary assignments are given, University representatives strive for a logical connection between the violation and the assignment(s), because a merely punitive response is less likely to result in any long-term meaning for the student. Although dismissal is exceptional, students may be dismissed from the University as a result of their policy violation(s) and may not be permitted to visit the campus or participate in University events. Re-admission may be granted only after all requirements set forth in student conduct proceedings have been satisfied.

DISCIPLINARY STATUS Students who have violated University community standards may be assigned one of the following disciplinary statuses: Official Warning: Students assigned an official warning have violated University behavioral policy. This status is intended to communicate to the student the significance of his or her policy violation(s) and the importance of future compliance with all community standards. In cases of Official Warning, a written letter detailing the warning is placed into the student’s student conduct file and may factor into future conduct proceedings. Probation: Students placed on probation have violated University behavioral policy. This is a heightened status intended to communicate to the student the serious nature of his or her policy violation(s) and provide an extrinsic motivation for future compliance with all community standards. Further policy violations committed while on probation may be grounds for suspension or dismissal. Students placed on probation may not be permitted to serve in student leadership roles or participate in officially recognized campus organizations, ministry teams, music ensembles, or inter-collegiate athletics. In order to determine the future of the student’s involvement in a co-curricular activity, the Dean and/or Resident Director may discuss the student’s policy violation(s) with the advisor or Athletics department representative associated with the student’s co-curricular involvement(s). Provisional Continuance: Students placed on provisional continuance have violated University behavioral policy in a serious or repeated manner. This is a heightened disciplinary status that is more stringent than probation. It is intended to communicate to the student the gravity of his or her policy violation(s) and provide an intensified extrinsic motivation for future compliance with all community standards. If a student who is placed on provisional continuance is involved in a student leadership role, an officially recognized campus organization, ministry team, music ensemble, or varsity athletic team, that student will immediately forfeit the opportunity to continue his or her participation. The Dean and/or Resident Director will notify the student’s advisor or the Athletics department representative of the student’s co-curricular ineligibility. Provisional continuance can be assigned for a single violation, a series of violations, or after official warning and/or probation has failed to deter further violations. As such, provisional continuance is a means by which the University may communicate the significance of a student’s policy violation(s) without resorting to dismissal. To address a range of disciplinary situations, two definitions of provisional continuance may be used: Specified Provisional Continuance: Students placed on specified provisional continuance for policy violation(s) will be dismissed from the University if that particular violation is repeated. Violations of other policies may also result in dismissal to be determined on a casespecific basis. Unspecified Provisional Continuance: Students placed on unspecified provisional continuance for policy violation(s) will be dismissed from the University for any further policy violation(s) of any type or degree.

Petitions for exceptions to a provisional continuance status may be filed in cases in which academic credit is at risk (such as internships, musical ensembles, varsity athletics, etc.). Petitions will be considered on an individual basis. Students who wish to make an appeal for academic reasons must make their submission in writing to the Dean of Students for Residence Life & Student Conduct who will bring these appeals to an academic disciplinary committee. Students who wish to continue their involvement in non-academic organizations such as athletics, ministry teams, or student leadership roles must submit their written appeal to the Vice President of Student Development who may choose to employ a committee for reviewing appeals. APPEAL PROCESS All disciplinary decisions, except those made by the Vice President of Student Development, may be appealed. Any appeal of a disciplinary decision should first be directed to the Dean of Students for Residence Life & Student Conduct. Final appeals should be made in writing to the Vice President of Student Development. All appeals must be made in writing within 24 hours of notification of disciplinary decisions. Appeals concerning chapel disciplinary decisions should follow the protocol described in the section of this document entitled Non-Compliance with Chapel Policy. KEEPING OF RECORDS In compliance with federal law, NCU allows students access to any records contained in their own student conduct file. A student’s file may be used by student conduct officials to assist in future conduct proceedings with that student. These confidential files are kept in the Student Life office but are destroyed seven years after a student is no longer enrolled at NCU. COMMUNITY LIFE: COMMUNITY STANDARDS RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY In accordance with Scripture (Romans 13), students are expected to conform to local, state, and federal laws and authorities. Students are expected to adhere to the reasonable and lawful request of a University official. Non-compliance with these requests may result in disciplinary measures. DISCRIMINATION AND DISRESPECT North Central University values the image of God in His creation and consequently believes that respect should be shown at all times to all members of the NCU community. The University does not condone discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, socio-economic class, or physical ability. NCU subscribes to and encourages the equal right of all to pursue excellence in their lives without discrimination according to these characteristics. NCU conscientiously abides by nondiscriminatory practices in hiring and promotions. The University expects all students and faculty to remove from their behavior and speech habits, as well as from their thinking, all indication of bias on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, socio-economic class, or physical ability. Discrimination in these forms will not be tolerated in the NCU community.

All community members are expected to be attentive to all their forms of communication with others (spoken, nonverbal, written, electronic, etc.). Slander, gossip, lying, deception, obscenity, vulgarity, profanity, and all forms of disrespect are considered inappropriate and therefore disallowed. HARASSMENT, HAZING, AND PRANKING Harassment is defined as the real or threatened abuse of persons or property or the persistent insult and harassment of a person or persons. Verbal, written, or physical harassment and manipulative or controlling behaviors toward any member of the North Central University community is prohibited. Hazing is defined as subjecting a fellow student or subgroup of students to abusive or humiliating actions such as pranks, initiations, etc. Any student participating in a hazing activity or prank may be held responsible for his or her behavior regardless of motive or intent. TITLE IX/SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES North Central University (NCU) is committed to maintaining a Christ-centered community, free of discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct in all of its forms. NCU prohibits domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. NCU will not tolerate sexual misconduct by or against its students, faculty, or staff. In addition, visitors, volunteers, vendors, consultants, third parties, or any person that provides services to NCU are required to comply with the provisions of this policy. All community members must comply with this policy, whether on campus or off campus, when engaged in activities sponsored by NCU, or otherwise related to NCU or its business. Such activities include, but are not limited to classes, seminars, meetings, and study abroad programs. The purposes of this policy include: 1. Prohibiting all forms of sexual misconduct 2. Creating a work environment that is free from sexual misconduct 3. Encouraging good faith complaints when sexual misconduct has occurred 4. Providing options for addressing and resolving complaints of sexual misconduct All incoming students and new employees are required to attend a program on primary prevention and awareness. Persons who believe that they have experienced sexual misconduct or have witnessed sexual misconduct of another community member are expected to bring the conduct to the attention of appropriate individuals so that NCU can take prompt corrective action. NCU will take prompt corrective action against any sexual misconduct by or against its community members. All NCU community members are directed to implement and abide by the procedures outlined in this policy. All complaints will be taken seriously and no one who acts in good faith to report sexual misconduct, including third parties (e.g., vendors), will suffer actual or threatened retaliation or reprisal. Complaints of sexual misconduct will be treated in confidence to the extent feasible, given the need to conduct a thorough investigation and take corrective action. If it is determined through an appropriate and prompt investigation that sexual misconduct has occurred, effective corrective action will be taken to eliminate the sexual misconduct, attempt to ensure that it does not recur, and appropriately care for those who may have been harmed. Depending on

circumstances and the severity of the conduct, corrective action may range from a written warning to dismissal. If you have personally experienced any form of sexual misconduct, tell someone as soon as possible. Immediate notification, ideally within the first 24 hours after any sexual misconduct occurs, helps assure the preservation of evidence. Preserving evidence may be necessary for the proof of criminal sexual misconduct or to obtain a protection order. In an emergency, call 911 (if on campus, dial 9 for an outside line) or call the Office of Campus Safety and Security at 612.343.4445. In order to initiate NCU’s response and resolution process under this policy, you or another person must notify the Title IX Coordinator. If you have been sexually assaulted or sexually harassed, please refer to the full Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures at: http://www.northcentral.edu/title-9/ or contact NCU’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Douglas M. Graham Vice President of Spiritual Life Title IX Coordinator (612) 343-4798 [email protected] SEXUAL BEHAVIORS Based on a conservative interpretation of Scripture (1 Corinthians 6; Ephesians 5), NCU expects all members of the community to refrain from any form of sexual immorality including, but not limited to, any form of extramarital sexual activity, adultery, promiscuity, touching of intimate parts above or below clothing, homosexual behavior, transgenderism, viewing pornography, or sharing sexual images of one’s self or others. Co-habitation is also considered unacceptable. PREGNANCY North Central University supports life and is committed to partnering with those affected by an unplanned pregnancy to pursue the best course of action for all those involved (the expectant parents, the unborn child, the parent(s) of the student(s), and the NCU community). In the event of a pregnancy outside of marriage, the expectant student(s) is encouraged to access University resources including counseling services available through the Student Success Center, a faculty or staff mentor, or a professional staff member in the Residence Life & Student Conduct department. The University aims to provide both support and accountability to students who have disclosed these circumstances. All efforts will be made to maintain confidentiality in this sensitive situation. PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION Efforts should be made to preserve the comfort of other community members in public common spaces such as the Carlson Hall lobby and commons, Miller Hall vending area, Phillipps Hall lobby and Clay Commons, Word & Worship Center Atrium, commuting student lounges, and other corridors, stairwells, and entryways. To this end, NCU community members are expected to use discretion when displaying affection publicly. While not an exhaustive list, students should refrain from the following: extended periods of hugging and kissing, sitting on or resting one’s head upon another person’s lap, lying down together, and sitting or lying under a shared blanket.

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUG POLICY All students must refrain from the possession or use of any alcoholic or tobacco products, including the use of a hookah, shisha, electronic cigarettes, or vaporizers. Students must also refrain from possessing or using controlled substances in an illegal manner. (Controlled substances include both prescription medication and “street drugs.”) Paraphernalia associated with the use of illegal drugs is disallowed on campus. The distribution of alcohol or tobacco by students is permitted in employment roles only when the distribution is a secondary function of that position. Examples of unacceptable employment roles include, but are not limited to, bartending, working at a liquor store, tobacco shop, or hookah bar. The possession, use, sale, manufacture, or distribution of any controlled substance in a nonprescribed way is illegal under both state and federal laws. Drug and alcohol laws are strictly enforced by local police authorities. Violators may be subject to University disciplinary action and criminal prosecution. Any student convicted under state or federal law of a controlled substance offence while enrolled at NCU may be ineligible to receive student aid, grants, or work study for a period of time. For a possession conviction, ineligibility for the first offense is one year, the second offense is two years, and the third offense is indefinite. For a sale conviction, ineligibility for the first offense is two years; the second offense is indefinite. A rehabilitation process is available to reduce the period of ineligibility. GAMBLING Students are expected to refrain from all forms of gambling money or material possessions. This includes athletic tournament “pools” or “brackets” in which money or other material prizes are at stake. DANCING In order to increase the level of safety and integrity for students, dancing is not permissible in settings in which alcohol is a primary influencer of the overall atmosphere where the dancing takes place, such as bars or night clubs. Co-ed dancing is not permitted on campus unless it is in a choreographed performance. Students are expected to use discretion and modesty at all times. THEFT Theft, shoplifting, or borrowing items without permission either on or off campus will not be tolerated. This includes removing food, condiments, dishes, or utensils from the cafeteria or deli. WEAPON POLICY Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to, handguns, rifles, shotguns, other firearms, knives, stun guns/lasers, potato cannons, paintball guns, pellet or BB guns, airsoft guns, martial arts weaponry, bows, slingshots, and any other devices used in game or sporting activities, including ammunition, arrows, or other types of projectiles associated with such items, are prohibited on North Central University campus property. This prohibition is to be interpreted in

the broadest sense to include any such weaponry, and extends further to "toy" or facsimiles thereof that can cause bodily harm or threat to other persons. This prohibition is also applicable to those who hold a concealed carry permit. The weapons prohibition set forth above extends further to all North Central University sponsored or related off-campus activities, including business, academic, sporting or leisure activities, related travel, or any other events involving NCU. This prohibition against possession of weaponry explicitly includes vehicles owned or operated by North Central University. North Central University Campus Safety & Security and/or Residence Life & Student Conduct personnel are authorized to make reasonable inquiries and searches as necessary to enforce this policy. Anyone in violation of this policy will be subject to confiscation and forfeiture of the weapons and disciplinary action up to or including dismissal. Further questions on this policy may be addressed to the Campus Safety & Security office. USE OF CANDLES OR OPEN FLAME To promote safety and reduce the risk of fire, North Central University prohibits open flame usage except for religious holidays or special events in designated areas when a permit had been filed and approval obtained from the Minneapolis Fire Marshal. Information on the permit application can be obtained through the Campus Safety & Security office. All members of the NCU community are expected to use extreme caution to avoid fire hazard. Any form of open flame, incense burning, candles with burnt wicks, or candle warmers are not allowed in the residence halls at any time. Candle or incense burning is permitted in on-campus apartments only; however, residents may be held responsible for any resultant damage and marijuana-scented candles or incense are not allowed on campus at any time. Fireworks or explosives of any kind (including “stink bombs”) are not permitted on NCU property. Since disregard for this policy could endanger the NCU community, violations may result in significant disciplinary action including dismissal. PROPERTY MISUSAGE Campus property should be respected at all times. All participants in acts of vandalism, including spectators, may be held financially responsible for damage and may be subject to disciplinary action. Elevators should be used responsibly, including observing capacity limits. Students are expected to use appropriate manners in the cafeteria; throwing food is not permitted. Sports of any kind are not permitted inside campus facilities other than the gymnasium. This includes bouncing or throwing a ball, throwing a Frisbee, skateboarding, roller or in-line skating, bicycling, the use of water balloons, squirt guns, or water fights. Objects or liquids should never be thrown from the windows of University buildings. Students may be asked to limit the display of items visible through campus windows and may not post signs or other items on the outside of University buildings. Students and guests are prohibited from visiting the on-campus residences of students of the opposite sex outside of scheduled visitation hours. (See the Student Visitation section of this document for additional information.) Students are restricted from accessing all University

building or skyway roofs, unfinished or locked basements, the attic level of Carlson Hall, and any other locked portions of campus. Campus offices, classrooms, or other non-public areas of campus should not be entered or utilized without specific permission. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, including possible dismissal from the University. TECHNOLOGY USAGE Students are expected to be in compliance with the following guidelines in order to use NCU computer technology:  The University reserves the right to access student accounts and files on NCU systems as necessary for system maintenance or to enforce compliance with these policies.  Students are not permitted to utilize other students’ computer accounts or share their account/passwords with others.  Rules of other computer systems on the internet must be followed.  Students are encouraged to exercise ethical discretion in the selection and use of materials.  NCU accounts may not be utilized to operate any type of business.  Wireless routers are not permitted in any on-campus residences.  To view the full Acceptable Use Policy, visit www.northcentral.edu/it, select the “Resources” tab, and then the “Policy” category. ONLINE ACTIVITY NCU encourages consistency and integrity in our public and private lives. This includes internet communication. Since blogging or social networking websites are accessible to the public, students are expected to make thoughtful choices when representing themselves. Obscene, defamatory, or threatening language is unacceptable in virtual interaction just as in real, daily conversation. NCU may monitor internet usage for inappropriate photography or dialogue; therefore postings could be cause for disciplinary action. Given the anonymous nature of online communication, students are encouraged to use discretion in meeting unknown people through internet chat-rooms, social networking and blogging websites, or various messaging technologies. Students may not compromise the safety of the NCU community by permitting a person known only through online communications to enter campus facilities. ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING & FILE SHARING NCU network services may be used only for lawful purposes. Transmission, distribution, or storage of any material via these services in violation of any applicable law or regulation is prohibited. This includes, without limitation, material protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property used without proper authorization, and material that is obscene, defamatory, constitutes an illegal threat, or violates applicable laws. Students are encouraged to consider the following good habits for avoiding illegal downloading and file sharing:  Read user agreements carefully; the words therein are selected with purpose.  Ensure that your legal peer-to-peer (P2P) software is not set to share the files you have on your computer.

 Check the web sites of musicians, record companies, or movie studios to see if they allow distribution of their materials on the internet.  When purchasing material online, read the license carefully to learn if you have permission to convert materials to other formats for personal use.  Don't share or distribute materials unless you have permission.  Keep all receipts from legally downloaded material. Downloading illegal material not only breaks the law, but jeopardizes North Central's internet connection. If just one person is caught downloading one piece of content illegally, North Central may have to shut down or temporarily suspend internet service for everyone in order to comply with the legalities of the situation. Students are expected to refrain from downloading illegal material in order to comply with North Central's Acceptable Use Policy and other applicable laws. PORNOGRAPHY & PRINTED MATERIALS Students are expected to refrain from seeking or engaging in materials or interactions which present the body in a degrading or compromising manner or encourage and/or elicit sexually immoral thoughts or behaviors. Students struggling with pornography usage are encouraged to access University resources, including counseling services available through the Student Success Center, a faculty or staff mentor, or a professional staff member in the Residence Life & Student Conduct department. The University aims to provide both support and accountability to students who have disclosed difficulty with this issue. Students are encouraged to use discretion when acquiring magazines and other printed materials. If a student possesses a magazine or other publication that contains material that others might consider objectionable, he or she is requested to avoid displaying it in a public location. Pornographic magazines and printed materials are not allowed on campus at any time. ENTERTAINMENT STANDARDS The University recognizes that students must develop personal discretion without relying solely on the secular entertainment industry’s rating standards. Consequently, students are encouraged to give thorough consideration to the effects of the media they consume. Students are expected to respect other members of the NCU and Elliot Park communities by avoiding exposing others to media they have not chosen to consume by following the specific standards below. Video: Students are permitted to view or possess movies or television programming with a rating up to “PG-13” or “TV14” respectively while on campus. Students are not permitted to view or possess video with an “R”, “TVMA” or higher rating or any unrated equivalent while on campus. Students are permitted to view movies with a rating up to “R” while off-campus. NCU faculty or staff members may use their discretion in showing any movie with an “R” rating or below on campus for educational purposes. NCU prohibits the public showing of movies in common areas without the proper license in accordance with copyright law.

Music: Lyrics that are offensive to other members of the community or music possessing a “Parental Advisory, Explicit Content” warning label must not be heard outside of a student’s apartment or residence hall room. NCU encourages the use of headphones if listening to music with questionable lyrical content. Gaming: Games with an “Adult Only” rating are not permissible on campus. Other games containing questionable material should be played at low volumes and should not be heard outside of a student’s apartment or residence hall room. APPEARANCE STANDARD NCU welcomes individual expression through personal appearance within the following parameters, which are based on a conservative interpretation of biblical, cultural, and constituent sources. While in class or chapel, dress should be neat and clean; shoes and shirts are required but pajama pants or slippers are not permitted. At all times, clothing, accessories, or other appearance embellishments that carry an offensive, provocative, or immodest message are considered inappropriate. Men and women are expected to dress modestly; shirts/tops and shorts must be appropriate in length, and excessively tight-fitting garments should be avoided. For female students, skirts and shorts should also be of modest length and tops must not be cut excessively low or have an open back. Facial piercings (such as eyebrow, cheeks, chin, lips, tongue, etc.) must be limited to one per person. Retainers of any type are not permitted at any time for piercings otherwise disallowed by this policy. Body modification for non-medicinal purposes (such as implanted jewelry or ornamentation, intentionally burning or otherwise scarring the skin, extreme alterations to body parts such as modifying the ear shape or splitting the tongue, etc.) is not permissible. Final decisions concerning appropriateness or modesty may be made by University officials, however all students are encouraged to provide loving accountability to one another regarding modest dress and behavior. FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES If detecting smoke or fire, please follow the steps below: 1. Immediately activate the alarms by pulling down on a red pull station. CAUTION: The building alarm rings only in affected building. 2. Depending on the size and type of fire, use appropriate fire extinguisher to contain. 3. Report the incident by phone, as soon as safely possible, to 911 first and then Security at extension 612.343.4445. 4. When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same. 5. Assist the handicapped in exiting the building! Remember DO NOT use the elevators. Do not panic.

6. Once clear of the building, gather in the Atrium of the Sanctuary. If occupied, gather in the gym. If the Chapel or CLC is affected, gather in the Phillipps’ commons area. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews. 7. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a university official or a public official. In order to test and practice fire alarm and evacuation procedures, NCU performs fire drills as prescribed by law in each on-campus housing facility. It is every person’s individual responsibility to respond and evacuate during fire alarm. No student or employee should conduct room or building searches. Tampering with fire notification or safety equipment is considered a compromise of campus safety and therefore may be grounds for dismissal from the University, as well as city, state, and/or federal penalties. TORNADO/SEVERE STORM PROCEDURES If a tornado or severe storm siren sounds, individuals should immediately seek shelter inside the lowest level of a campus building away from windows until local weather or University officials signal otherwise. Refer to the Emergency Handbook for further instructions on Severe Weather procedures. MEDICAL INSURANCE/ACCIDENT INSURANCE Although North Central University does not require a student to have health insurance, it is highly recommended that a policy be in place through the student’s family to provide insurance. Students are covered by a student accident insurance policy provided by the University. This policy is only supplementary to a student’s primary health care policy; it covers out-of-pocket costs up to a limit of $5,000.00. Assistance with insurance questions and claims is available through the Student Life Office. CAMPUS COMMUNICATION A limited number of printed signs may be posted in designated areas around campus. All postings must be approved by the Student Life office and may be displayed for up to two weeks. Postings may be removed if hung with tape or if the content is outdated, inappropriate, or irrelevant. A printed copy of the full Posting Policy is available in the Student Life office. The Video Communications System (VCS) is North Central’s on-campus digital bulletin board. If a student would like to have an announcement posted on the VCS system, they may follow the instructions available on the NCU website or contact the Student Life office for assistance. All slides may run for up to two weeks. The Rama Report is North Central’s weekly newsletter informing students, staff, and faculty of campus happenings. If a student would like to submit an announcement for the Rama Report, they can use the Rama submission form on the NCU website (northcentral.edu/putmeintherama). All submissions to NCU publications are subject to approval and revision.

Students wishing to circulate a survey must first obtain approval from either the Vice President of Student Development or the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The survey must be submitted at least one week in advance with a written explanation of the survey’s purpose, use, and intended audience. Approval must be received in writing from a University official. Mass distribution of literature through student mailboxes must be approved by Mail Center personnel. FACILITIES EVENTS AND RESERVATIONS Individuals or departments wishing to schedule an activity or program on campus should submit a room request through the University’s campus calendar program, Asurespace, accessible through the NCU website. Housekeeping, media, and technological requests associated with facility usage may also be submitted through this program. Only requests for University sponsored events will be approved. Inquiries regarding event scheduling, special room setups, or additional planning resources should contact the Facility Events Coordinator through the Marketing and Communications office. MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING Students have the opportunity to apply for a variety of parking options at North Central. Some of those parking options include parking on the North Central campus, street parking on the City of Minneapolis streets, and other agreements that North Central has with local parking ramps. Most parking permits are valid for each semester or summer time frame. Students need to apply for a parking permit prior to each semester and are not guaranteed squatter’s rights if they had a permit for the previous semester. Permits are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. All parking fines and other parking charges must be paid in full prior to the approval of the parking permit application. Students with a motor vehicle on campus must have liability insurance as mandated by Minnesota law. Due to safety concerns, students may not sleep or stay overnight in a vehicle parked in an NCU parking lot or surrounding streets. Students found to be sleeping or staying past curfew in their vehicle may be subject to disciplinary action. Students refusing to leave their vehicle to return to their living area will be referred to the Minneapolis Police Department. PLOWING/SNOW REMOVAL Campus parking lots are plowed on a rotating schedule after a campus snow emergency has been declared. If a vehicle is not removed from a parking lot by the time it is scheduled to be plowed, the vehicle may be towed. Campus snow emergency information is available online, via email notification, text message, voice call, or by calling 612.343.7882. Students who have a parking permit that allows them to park on the North Central campus are automatically enrolled in the emergency notification system which will send out emails, texts, and voice messages. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of snow conditions and check in with the Security department after a snow event if they have not received a message. Students who park on the street are responsible for staying aware of city snow emergency information through the City of Minneapolis. The city has many different options for notifications that students may sign up for on the City of Minneapolis website. Street plowing information can be obtained by contacting the Minneapolis Snow Emergency Hotline at 612.348.7669.

BICYCLES All bicycles stored on campus must be registered each academic year with the Campus Safety & Security office. Registered bicycles may be stored in the basement of Miller Hall or in designated areas and should not be chained to trees or signs. Unregistered bicycles and bicycles left in unapproved areas will be confiscated and may be auctioned off by the University. Students are also encouraged to register their bicycle with the Minneapolis Police Department.

COMMUNITY LIFE: CHAPEL POLICY CHAPEL ATTENDANCE POLICY The chapel experience is an integral part of the spiritual education at NCU. Therefore, all students enrolled in 8.5 credits or more are required to attend daily chapel services. Students enrolled in 8.5 or fewer credits are encouraged but not required to attend chapel. Each student is granted a certain number of allowed absences in accordance with his or her class standing. Class standing is defined by the number of credits completed towards graduation before the beginning of a given semester. Allotted absences are to be used at the student’s discretion, primarily for illness, medical appointments, work, travel, or any kind of emergency. Below is a list of absences allotted per semester by class standing: Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors

0-29 credits 30-59 credits 60-89 credits 90 + credits

15 absences 25 absences 30 absences 45 absences

Students may attend services in either the Sanctuary or Chapel any day of the week as long as they do not exceed the number of allotted absences for the semester. Listening to a service while seated in the lower or upper levels of the Atrium does not constitute chapel attendance. Chapel takes place from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM. Attendance is recorded by scanning a student ID card. Students may scan in at any time from 10:50 AM until 11:02 AM. Scans prior to or after this time slot will not be recorded. Students arriving to chapel after 11:02 AM will not be counted as present for that day. A student who forgets or is unable to scan-in to chapel, but still attends for the entirety of the service, has 24-hours to sign-in at the Student Life office. A student is only allowed to sign-in to chapel in this manner a maximum of three times per semester. Chapel discrepancies will only be reviewed within one week from the date in question. Students who cannot stay for the entirety of the chapel service are not to scan-in. If a student scans-in but leaves chapel early, he or she must immediately sign out in the Student Life office. In the event that a chapel service extends beyond the scheduled time, students may leave but should do so in a quiet, non-disruptive manner. Scanning-in for a chapel service and leaving without attending is seen as a serious breach of integrity and will incur the disciplinary action described in the subsequent section. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPEL POLICY Students who choose not to comply with the chapel attendance policy will be subject to the following disciplinary measures. Disciplinary infractions not associated with chapel policies may be taken into consideration when evaluating a student’s chapel disciplinary standing. Chapel disciplinary decisions, except those made by the Dean of Residence Life & Student Conduct,

may be appealed. Appeals should be made in writing to the Dean of Residence Life & Student Conduct within 24 hours of notification of disciplinary decisions; his or her decisions are final. First Recorded Infraction: Over-Skipping: The student will be placed on probation for the following semester. A fine of $25.00 for each absence beyond those allotted will be assessed up to $200.00 and a hold will be placed upon the student’s account until the fine is paid in full. Scanning-In Without Attending: The student will be placed on probation for the remainder of the current semester and the following semester. The student’s total allotted absences for the current semester will be reduced by one half (if over half have already been used, allotted absences will be reduced to zero) and resulting fines will be assessed at the same rate as that of over-skipping. Second Recorded Infraction: Over-Skipping: The student will be placed on specified provisional continuance for the following semester. This status includes a reduction in allotted absences to 15 and ineligibility to represent NCU in student leadership roles or participate in officially recognized campus organizations, ministry teams, musical ensembles, or inter-collegiate athletics. Fines and holds for the current semester will be imposed in the same manner as that described under “First Recorded Infraction.” Scanning-In Without Attending: The student will be placed on provisional continuance for the remainder of the current semester and the following semester. The student’s total allotted absences for the current semester will be reduced by one half (if over half have already been used, allotted absences will be reduced to zero), and total allotted absences for the following semester will be reduced to 15. Resulting fines will be assessed at the same rate as that of over-skipping. This status includes ineligibility to represent NCU in student leadership roles or participate in officially recognized campus organizations, ministry teams, musical ensembles, or inter-collegiate athletics. Third Recorded Infraction: Students found to be in violation of the chapel attendance policies for a third time will be subject to dismissal from the North Central University for the remainder of the current semester and/or the following semester. The student may be required to meet with a member of the Chapel Committee to review the assignments associated with his or her dismissal from the University. CHAPEL ATTENDANCE POLICY VARIANCE A variance from chapel attendance policies may be granted to students with exceptional circumstances. Requests for variances should be made by completing a Chapel Variance Request form that is made available in the Student Life office during the first three weeks of each semester.

A student should not assume that variances have been granted until receiving written notification indicating such. Chapel attendance variances are granted on a semester basis; receiving a variance in a past semester does not guarantee future variances. A Chapel Variance Request form must be filled out at the beginning of each semester. CHAPEL ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES Students should display common courtesy during chapel services and are expected to adhere to the following etiquette guidelines to help ensure a meaningful chapel experience for the entire community: 1. Exiting the chapel service can be distracting to others and should be avoided except in emergencies. Restroom visits should be made preferably before or after the service. 2. Sleeping (or giving the appearance of sleeping), studying, talking, reading newspapers or magazines, displaying public affection, arriving late, and other disruptive behaviors are considered inappropriate and should be avoided during the chapel service. 3. Using electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cellular phones, iPods or similar devices, and laptop computers, should be limited to Scripture reading and note-taking during chapel. 4. Chapel is scheduled from 11:00 AM -11:50 AM, therefore leaving the chapel service before 11:50 AM will constitute as an absence for that day. Students are expected to demonstrate courtesy to chapel speakers by staying past 11:50 AM whenever possible if the service is slightly longer than scheduled. COMMUNITY LIFE: LOCAL CHURCH ENGAGEMENT CHURCH ATTENDANCE Commitment to a local church body is a vital part of the Church fulfilling the Great Commission. Although involvement in the spiritual life of the NCU community is encouraged, it is not considered a substitute for involvement in a local congregation. North Central and the Assemblies of God require all students to engage in consistent involvement with a local church. MINISTRY SERVICE-LEARNING REQUIREMENTS North Central requires every student to fulfill four, semester-long service projects before graduating as a component of each student’s academic degree requirements. This program is called Ministry Service-Learning or MSL. Students must register for an MSL project during the regular class registration period for the semester in which they plan to complete one of their required projects. Four projects are offered each semester to be completed in succession. The projects are outlined as follows: 1. PRAC 201: Church Ministry Project I 2. PRAC 202: Church Ministry Project II 3. PRAC 203: Church/Community Ministry Project III 4. PRAC 204: Church/Community Ministry Project IV

A degree will not be conferred by North Central University until a student has completed his or her Ministry Service-Learning requirements.

RESIDENCE LIFE ON-CAMPUS HOUSING POLICY NCU requires all students taking 9 credit hours or more per semester to live on campus unless a student is living at home with a parent or legal guardian, married, 23 years of age or older, or a fifth-year student of senior class standing. The fifth-year exception does not include years as a PSEO student. Students 25 years of age or older are subject to approval for placement in the residence halls. Applications with specific details regarding housing options are available through the NCU website. HOUSING PLACEMENTS Housing placements are made by the Associate Dean of Housing based upon the following criteria: previous housing placement (or “squatter’s rights”), age, and class standing. Housing applications must be received by the designated deadline or priority for an assignment may be lost. NCU reserves the right to make final decisions on all housing placements. HOUSING DEPOSIT/CHECK-IN A housing deposit of $200.00 for the residence halls and $250.00 for the on-campus apartments is required at the time of application. Each student is held financially responsible for the condition of his or her housing assignment and its furnishings. The student should carefully inspect his or her room or apartment upon check-in. Any existing damages should be documented on a student’s Room/Suite/Apartment Condition Form. A student’s housing deposit may be assessed for damages found at check-out that are not documented on a student’s condition form. If a student’s housing deposit drops more than $50.00 during his or her residency due to damages or fines, the student must make the appropriate payment to restore his or her housing deposit to the original amount within 30 days of notification. Housing deposits are refunded with interest when a student properly and permanently checks out of his or her residence hall room or oncampus apartment. The housing deposit is also refunded if a student gives adequate cancellation notification according to the following schedule:  100% Refund: Cancellation notice must be received by July 31 for the fall semester or December 20 for the spring semester.  50% Refund: Cancellation notice must be received by August 15 for the fall semester or January 5 for the spring semester.  0% Refund: Cancellation notice is received after August 15 for the fall semester or January 5 for the spring semester. HOUSING DAMAGE A thorough inspection of each residence hall room or on-campus apartment will be conducted when a student checks out. A student may be assessed charges to cover replacement and labor costs for damages to his or her housing assignment and its furnishings that exceed ordinary wear. The occupants of a room or apartment will share damage costs equally unless an individual assumes full responsibility for the damage, in which case that student will be charged the total cost of the repairs.

KEYS Residents will receive the appropriate key(s) when checking into their housing assignment. All keys must be returned when checking out. Residents are strongly encouraged to lock their room, suite, or apartment at all times. If a key is lost, a $50 replacement fee will be assessed to the student’s housing deposit for the replacement of the lock. Residents are not permitted to copy keys. Any student found tampering with locks or possessing any campus keys not specifically assigned to them may be subject to disciplinary action. RENTER’S INSURANCE North Central University does not provide students with renter’s insurance. Students are encouraged to secure a renter’s insurance policy for their personal property to reduce the risk of financial loss. MEAL PLAN Pioneer College Caterers is the food service provider for North Central University. Residents of Carlson, Mensing, Miller, and Phillipps Halls are required to purchase a meal plan each semester. Residents the on-campus apartments and commuting students may purchase a meal plan or flex plan. CHRISTMAS BREAK The residence halls are closed following fall semester final exams until after the New Year’s holiday. During this time no students may live in or enter the residence halls. Students who plan to return to their residence hall room for the spring semester are not required to remove their personal belongings from their residence hall room during Christmas break. All residence hall rooms are subject to a health and safety inspection before Christmas break. Students living in oncampus apartments are permitted to remain in their apartment throughout Christmas break. Please refer to the Student Calendar for specific Christmas break and residence hall closure dates and times. SUMMER HOUSING North Central University provides a limited amount of on-campus summer housing. Summer residents are charged monthly rental costs to live in the residence halls or sub-lease an oncampus apartment. A student must be registered for spring and fall classes and be current with his or her student account in order to be eligible for summer housing. Graduating seniors may be placed in summer housing at the discretion of the Housing Coordinator. Students in need of summer housing must apply in the Student Life office.

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES All members of the NCU community are expected to use extreme caution to avoid fire hazard. Any form of open flame, incense burning, candles with burnt wicks, or candle warmers are not allowed in the residence halls at any time. Candle or incense burning is permitted in on-campus apartments only, however residents may be held responsible for any resultant damage, and marijuana-scented incense is not allowed on campus at any time. Fireworks or explosives of any

kind (including “stink bombs”) are not permitted on NCU property. Since disregard for this policy could endanger the NCU community, violations may result in significant disciplinary recourse, including dismissal. Residence hall residents are not permitted to use open-coiled appliances such as toasters, toaster or pizza ovens, hot plates, electric skillets, oil-type popcorn poppers, or indoor grills of any kind such as George Foreman grills. Hotpot water heaters, coffee machines, sandwich makers, or airtype popcorn poppers may be used in residence hall rooms. One microwave oven per room and one dorm-sized refrigerator for every two roommates are also permitted. Irons may be stored in residence hall rooms, but may be used only in residence hall laundry rooms or areas designated by their Resident Director. Apartment residents are not restricted in their use of cooking or ironing appliances. Residents are encouraged to limit their use of electrical power strips, extension cords, or splitters. Halogen lamps are not permitted in any on-campus facility. Air conditioners or space heaters are not permitted in the residence halls. Harvested Christmas trees and greenery are not allowed in any on-campus housing. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES In the interest of the health and safety of all students, communicable (easily transmittable or contagious) diseases or pest infestations of any kind should be reported to a Resident Director. Your Resident Director will inform the appropriate departments on campus to initiate procedures specific to each situation. The diagnosis of a communicable disease does not constitute grounds for disciplinary action. RIGHT TO ENTER North Central University reserves the right for authorized personnel to enter any area of campus at any time for the purpose of official University business. If at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that a resident is using his or her housing assignment in a manner inconsistent with University policies a search may be made by a University official to remove illegal or harmful items, collect items belonging to another individual, or gather evidence for use in disciplinary proceedings. Except in the case of an emergency, University personnel will not enter living areas before 9:00 AM. All staff working in a residential area will verbally identify themselves. When University personnel need to enter a residence hall room or apartment they will knock once and verbally identify themselves, knock a second time, then enter using their keys. It is the resident's responsibility to respond to the knocking of University personnel. Residence Life staff members reserve the right to perform a room inspection at their discretion in preparation for a check-out, campus visit, or for health or safety reasons. When possible, residents will be given 24-hour notice of an inspection. Consistent failure to keep a reasonably safe and clean room could result in disciplinary measures.

Tours for prospective students or guests may occasionally be necessary on very brief notice. Residence hall rooms may also be used as needed to house University guests during NCU Days, Visit Days, or other occasions. STUDENT VISITATION North Central University provides safe, single gender residential communities. Residence hall and on-campus apartment residents may host guests of the opposite gender during regularly scheduled times. Carlson, Mensing, Miller, and Phillipps Halls:  Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM  Sundays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Orfield, Elliot East, 901 and 1500 Apartment Buildings:  Daily, 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM At any other time, permission to enter opposite gender communities must be granted in advance by the Resident Director. Residence hall visitation is cancelled during holiday or break weekends. During visitation times students are expected to respect the privacy of fellow students’ residence hall rooms or apartments at all times by not entering without permission. Students must keep their residence hall room door fully open and lights on while entertaining guests of the opposite sex. Residents and guests are expected to avoid lingering displays of affection such as extended periods of hugging and kissing, sitting on or resting one’s head upon another person’s lap, lying down together, and sitting or lying under a shared blanket. Visitation beginning and ending times must be strictly observed and are the responsibility of both host and guest. GUESTS ON CAMPUS All non-resident students or guests must leave the residence halls or on-campus apartments by 1:30 AM every night. Residents may have guests stay overnight in their residence hall room or on-campus apartment with the following limitations. All residence hall guests must be at least 12 years of age and must be the same gender as the host. On-campus apartment overnight guests must be at least 12 years of age, but need not be the same gender as the host if the guest is related to the host. Students are advised to get roommate approval prior to hosting any guests. Guests must be registered with the hosting student’s Resident Advisor at least 24 hours in advance and may not stay on campus a total of more than three nights during a given semester. All guests are subject to the approval of the Resident Director. Guests who violate this or other residence hall policies may not be permitted on campus. BABYSITTING Babysitting is not permitted in the residence halls under any circumstances. On-campus apartment residents are permitted to care for a maximum of one child at a time but must first

obtain written permission from his or her roommate(s). A copy of this agreement must be filed with the Resident Director. QUIET HOURS Residents and guests are expected to refrain from causing any noise or disruption that interferes with neighboring students’ studying or sleep between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM in the residence halls and 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM in the on-campus apartments. Although the above times are designated as “quiet hours”, residents are expected to be considerate of others at all times. Music should not be heard outside of a student's room or apartment. Students are also expected to respect the residents of the Elliot Park Neighborhood by limiting the volume level of their various activities. OVERNIGHT SECURITY/CURFEW Residence hall students who are planning to be out of the building overnight may leave emergency contact information with their Resident Advisor. North Central University does not take responsibility for locating students or for their safety when off-campus on personal activities. Any person returning to campus after 1:30 AM must enter through the front door of Miller Hall. Card readers on all other campus entrances (with the exception of on-campus apartment buildings) are deactivated at 1:30 AM for security reasons. After entering Miller Hall, all students should sign-in with a Campus Safety & Security officer and may return to their residence via the connecting corridors or skyways. Residents are not permitted to allow others into a campus building after 1:30 AM. Freshmen and sophomore students must return to campus by 1:30 AM. In the event a freshmen or sophomore returns after that time, a late point will be deducted for each full or partial half hour past 1:30 AM the student returns to campus. Freshmen (students with less than 30 accumulated credits) are granted 15 late points each semester; sophomores (students with less than 60 accumulated credits) are granted 25 late points for each semester. Avoiding the assessment of late points is not acceptable rationale for staying out all night. Juniors and seniors (students with 60 or more accumulated credits by the first day of the semester) or students 20 years of age or older by the first day of the semester do not have a curfew. Residents of the on-campus apartments do not have a curfew. Inquiries concerning curfew or late points should be directed to the Assistant to the Dean of Residence Life and Student Conduct in the Student Life office. MISSING PERSONS POLICY If an individual has reason to believe a student may be missing, he or she should immediately contact the Campus Safety & Security office or the on-duty Resident Director. In the event that a residential student is deemed missing the following actions will be taken:  University personnel will notify the Minneapolis Police Department if a person is in imminent danger or after 24 hours from the time the missing determination has been made.

 Within 24 hours of police notification, University personnel will contact individual(s) designated by the student during check-in as his or her emergency contact(s).  If a student under the age of 18 is determined to be missing and is not an emancipated individual, the University is required to notify the custodial parent or guardian within 24 hours after the student is determined missing. Students have the option to designate an emergency contact person on the address form supplied to them by the Copying and Mailing Services office during the check-in process at the beginning of each school year. This person will be contacted by the appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency concerning the student. Refer to the Emergency Handbook for further instructions on Missing Persons procedures. RESIDENCE HALL & APARTMENT USAGE GUIDELINES Residence hall furniture may not be stored outside of its designated room or moved from one room to another. Lofts are permitted in on-campus apartments, but are not allowed in the residence halls. Student furniture and electronics may not be discarded in NCU dumpsters without making arrangements in advance through the Campus Safety and Security office. Vacuum cleaners are available on each residence hall wing for student use. Guidelines for hanging items on the walls of residence hall rooms or on-campus apartments are specific to the construction of each facility. Residents are expected to leave their ceilings intact and are not permitted to run wires above or through the ceiling. Residents should consult their Resident Advisor or Resident Director for more information on the recommended means of hanging items in their living area. TELEPHONES/INTERNET A telephone line with voicemail is provided in each residence hall room, Orfield, and 901 Building apartment; residents must supply their own telephone. Some Resident Halls require a special SIP device to provide a telephone line. These devices are available for checkout (with deposit) from the IT office. Students may make local and toll free calls at no additional charge. Students must dial “9” to reach an outside line or to dial 911 in the event of an emergency. NCU does not offer long distance services to residents. Each residence hall room, Orfield and 901 Building apartment has internet access provided without additional cost. Students are expected to follow all other NCU policies when utilizing their internet service. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Students may play only acoustic guitars or amplified instruments with headphones in the residence halls and the on-campus apartments. Practice rooms located on the second floor of Mensing Hall are available for students to use for practicing piano or voice. Rhythm rooms on the first floor of Mensing Hall are only available to students who are currently enrolled in rhythm lessons through the College of Fine Arts.

PETS Students are allowed to keep goldfish and tropical fish in the residence halls or in the on-campus apartments but must limit the tank size to 20 gallons or less. All other pets are not permitted. RESIDENCE HALL COMMON AREAS Common areas throughout campus such as lobbies and lounges are open to students throughout the day. Phillipps Hall Clay Commons and the Carlson Hall lobby and commons are open until 3:00 AM. The Fitness Center and Miller Hall vending area are open 24 hours daily. The second floor lounge in Mensing Hall is open until midnight. All other common spaces close at 1:30 AM. Furniture is not to be taken out of any common area on campus. Any personal items left in common areas (lounges, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or hallways) for more than 24 hours may be discarded. Students are not permitted to loiter near doorways or in the stairwells of communities of the opposite gender. COMMUTER LIFE The Commuter Community exists to connect off-campus students to each other and the greater NCU community. Commuter students are considered full members of NCU community and will be expected to abide by all community standards. Questions and concerns of commuter students should be directed to the Student Life Office. CAMPUS AMENITIES  Lounges: Carlson Hall lobby and commons, Miller Hall vending area, and Phillipps Hall Clay Commons are commons spaces open to all students. Lounges designated specifically for commuter students are located on the first floor of Miller Hall and the bridge between the second floor of Carlson Hall and the TJ Jones Library.  Food: Commuter students may purchase food while on campus on a cash basis from the cafeteria or deli located in Carlson Hall and operated by Pioneer College Caterers. Commuter students also have the option of enrolling in a meal plan through the Student Life office. Vending machines are available in the Miller Hall vending area and Clay Commons.  Flex Plan: Commuter students may choose to purchase food using a pre-paid flex plan. This account is accessed with a student ID card and works on a debit system. An additional 10% credit will be applied to each account that is opened with a balance of $25.00 or more. Balances do not roll over from one semester to the next; any credit left on a flex plan at the end of the semester will be lost. To purchase a flex plan please contact Pioneer College Caterers.  Lockers: Lockers are available for student use in the corridor between Miller and Phillipps Halls. COMMUTER LOUNGES The commuter lounges are intended to be comfortable, versatile spaces for all commuting students. Students using laptops or any type of portable technology should mute all sounds or use headphones.

Each student is responsible to clean up after him or herself. Personal belongings left in the lounges for more than 24 hours will be turned over to the Campus Safety & Security office to be placed in the lost and found. Food may be stored, prepared, and eaten in lounges. Students wishing to store food in the refrigerator must label each food item with both name and date. The refrigerator will be completely emptied out every Friday at 4:00 PM; any items not removed before that time will be discarded. Commuting students who choose not to observe these guidelines or choose to participate in behavior that causes other commuter students to feel unwelcome in the lounge will forfeit their right to utilize the commuter lounges.

COMMUTER PARKING A limited amount of parking space is available on campus for commuter students on a firstcome, first-served basis. Commuter parking permits are available to all commuter students at a cost of $40.00 per semester. This charge is placed on a student’s account and may be covered with financial aid. Application for commuter parking permits must be made each semester through the Campus Safety & Security office web page. Commuting students who wish to park on campus overnight must first obtain clearance from the Campus Safety & Security office. INCLEMENT WEATHER KARE 11 is the official website that North Central uses to convey weather-related delay or cancellation information. Students may sign-up for notifications at: http://www.kare11.com/weather/emails/schoolalert. Commuters are expected to make their best effort to attend scheduled classes. If a student is unable to attend classes due to weather, it is the responsibility of the student to contact his or her professor(s) regarding the absence.

RECREATION & WELLNESS The Recreation & Wellness department exists to support and encourage the overall well-being of all members of the NCU community. Students can participate in programming offerings once they have signed a Recreation & Wellness Waiver form. All programming is free of charge to full-time students unless otherwise noted. For more information on Recreation & Wellness programming, students may visit the NCU website or contact the Student Life office. The Recreation & Wellness department provides four distinct types of programming to the NCU community: Fitness Programming:  Fitness Center: All full-time students receive access to the Fitness Center 24 hours a day as long as they have signed a Recreation and Wellness Waiver. Entry is permitted by scanning a

student ID card. The Fitness Center is staffed by student workers who are available to help spot lifts Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM – 12:00 MIDNIGHT, as well as on weekends from 2:00PM – 12:00 MIDNIGHT  Fitness Classes: A variety of classes are offered throughout the school year including but not limited to: Pilates, Zumba, and Self-Defense.  Recreation Clubs: Students are encouraged to participate in and/or initiate a Recreation Club with their fellow students. Interested students should contact a representative of the Recreation & Wellness staff. Examples of Recreation Clubs include badminton, floor hockey, wrestling, running, and swimming. Intramural Sports: North Central Intramural Sports (NCIS) organizes the following oncampus, non-varsity athletic competitions for voluntary student participation:  Fall Sports: Men’s floor-based flag football league; Women’s floor-based flag football league; Co-ed brother-sister floor volleyball tournament  Winter Sports: Men’s floor-based basketball league; Women’s basketball tournament; Coed futsal league  Spring Sports: Co-ed brother-sister floor volleyball league Outdoor Programming:  Outdoor Adventures: These one-day programs provide students with the opportunity to get off campus for a local outdoor activity in keeping with the distinct Minnesota culture, natural environment, and climate. Activities may include hiking, cross country skiing, or canoeing. Wellness Programming:  Wellness Coaching: Students can participate in a coaching opportunity to look at their life choices with another person and set small accomplishable goals to move towards a healthier lifestyle.  Wellness Programming: Wellness initiatives are launched monthly to inform and encourage students to make healthy lifestyle choices.