parent handbook 2012-2013
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Each year, the Office of Parent Relations gathers information from departments across the university to compile a handbook that is filled with information about our campus services, programs, policies, and other important information that will be valuable to our parents.TRANSCRIPT
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Simpson University Parent Handbook 2012-2013
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................. 3 Welcome Letter ................................................................................... 5 General Information Mission, Vision and Values .................................................................. 6 Statement of Faith ............................................................................... 8 University Profile ............................................................................... 10 Degrees Offered ................................................................................. 11 Academic Profile ................................................................................ 15 Simpson Departments ....................................................................... 17 Student Services ................................................................................ 18 Academic Success Center .................................................................. 18 Advising Center .................................................................................. 18 Athletics ............................................................................................. 18 Bookstore ........................................................................................... 19 Campus Safety ................................................................................... 19 Career Services .................................................................................. 19 Chapel ................................................................................................ 19 Club sports ......................................................................................... 20 Coffee Shop ........................................................................................ 20 Commuter Students ........................................................................... 20 Counseling Center .............................................................................. 21 Dining Center ..................................................................................... 22 Employment ....................................................................................... 22 First Year Experience (FYE) ................................................................ 22 Health Center ..................................................................................... 23 Health Insurance ................................................................................ 23 ID Cards .............................................................................................. 24 Immunizations ................................................................................... 24 Intramural Sports ............................................................................... 24 Mailing Information ........................................................................... 25 Mission Trips ...................................................................................... 26
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Residence Life ..................................................................................... 26 Guest Housing .................................................................................... 28 Spiritual Formation ............................................................................. 28 Student Financial Services .................................................................. 30 Applying for Financial Aid ................................................................... 30 Student Accounts ............................................................................... 31 • Payment Due Dates ..................................................................... 32 • Refund Rates ................................................................................ 33 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) .............................. 36 Safety Plan .......................................................................................... 39 Emergency Contact Info ..................................................................... 40 Parent Resources ................................................................................ 41 Parent Beliefs ..................................................................................... 41 Parent Council .................................................................................... 42 Parent Newsletter .............................................................................. 43 Contacting Your Student .................................................................... 44 Hugs from Home Care Packages ........................................................ 44 Tips for Parents .................................................................................. 47 Advising Center Tips ........................................................................... 49 Student Discussion Topics .................................................................. 50 Community Resources ....................................................................... 52 Area Attractions ................................................................................. 52 Area Services ...................................................................................... 54 Important Contact Numbers .............................................................. 57 Directions to Simpson University ....................................................... 59 Student Contact Information Sheet .................................................. 61
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Dear Parents:
We are extremely blessed to have you as part of the Simpson community! It is our goal to partner with parents in the lives of students at Simpson University offering as much information as possible regarding campus life and upcoming events here at Simpson University. Each fall the
Office of Parent Relations prepares a handbook especially for you, the parent of the Simpson student. It includes information about our student services, campus programs, schedules of all sorts, and other information we hope will be valuable to you and your family.
Every year we provide special activities that will enable you and your family to enjoy memorable times with your student and experience campus life. Parent Weekend is October 12 and 13. This is a weekend filled with family fun! By this time, your student will be making the transition to college life away from home, so what better time to have a family visit? You may be ready, too! Sporting events, off-campus activities, and a reception with faculty are just a few of the events planned. Siblings are also welcome, and those 14 and older will be able to experience some special activities planned with them in mind.
One of our favorite campus events is Grandparent Day scheduled for February 8. Grandparents are invited to the Simpson campus for a special day with their student. Guests will have the opportunity to visit classes, meet President Larry McKinney, attend chapel, and more! A professional photographer will take commemorative family photos.
We hope to see you on campus and welcome you to contact the Office of Parent Relations with your questions and ideas.
Sincerely,
Matt Kluttz Director of University Relations
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Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission "As a Christ-centered learning community, Simpson University develops students in mind, faith, and character to influence the world through leadership, scholarship, and service."
Within the framework of its mission, Simpson University shall constantly strive to fulfill the following objectives:
1. To cultivate in each student an awareness of God and His will and a complete dedication to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
2. To offer the student a broad education designed to develop their academic, social, physical and spiritual life.
3. To foster intellectual growth; to develop lifelong habits of self-directed study through a program of scholarship that seeks to examine the world of knowledge.
4. To crystallize a value system and an authority system as they relate to the privileges and responsibilities of contemporary life in a global context.
5. To help the students grow in appreciation of and sensitivity to the arts and in development of balance and good taste in lifestyle.
6. To provide an environment within which life-directing vocational decisions can be made which honor God and bring fulfillment to the learner.
7. To equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills to achieve fulfillment in professional and vocational life callings.
8. To develop in each student through the entire curricular and co-curricular programming, a fervent, God-conscious Christian experience kindled with the flame of lifestyle evangelism and missionary passion.
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Vision
Simpson University’s vision is to be a healthy, growing, Christ-centered higher educational institution that is recognized for advancing scholarship, utilizing educational innovation, supporting student growth, embodying Christian community, and demonstrating cultural engagement in carrying out our commitment to world service.
Values
Supremacy of Jesus Christ The Lord Jesus Christ is God revealed to us through His incarnation, the Scriptures and the expressed work of the Holy Spirit. We measure our being, beliefs, and actions against truth as revealed through Jesus Christ. Jesus being man emphasized the uniqueness of humankind. Because God in creation gave special attention to humanity, so should we. In the Lord Jesus Christ, we live and move and have our being.
Intentional Dynamic Growth and Development Simpson University is a Christ-centered community called to education. We want to develop fully our bodies, minds, souls, and spirits so that we reflect His character (which includes holiness, love, purity, justice, and mercy), wisdom and concerns for all people in all nations. We emphasize spiritual formation and academic learning.
Integrity Integrity includes adoption of a biblically centered morality, congruence in thought and action, wholeness, justice, grace, and being responsible and accountable. Persons of integrity guard all relationships to assure alignment with Jesus Christ and His revelation.
Community In a community, people are valued; differences accepted; authentic care extended; and common purposes emphasized. All relationships include the presence of fidelity, loyalty, trust, compassion, respect, love, encouragement, kindness, humility, and commitment to common purposes, which at Simpson University is learning in a community that is spiritually motivated. In this environment unity will be experienced.
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Innovation To remain dynamic and growing in the current cultural environment, we resolve to be creative, take risks, be flexible and work to stay on the cutting edge. We will use innovation as a means to achieve excellence in all endeavors. Excellence is not to be confused with perfection. While we are always striving to improve, we are not perfect.
Service We are called to reflect Christ's selflessness in our attitudes and ministries as we serve across the globe. As His servants we specifically recognize our responsibilities to society. We strive to be exceptional citizens with a healthy influence on our culture as well as Christ's church.
Stewardship We are stewards or managers of God's creation and gifts. We particularly recognize the need to develop our minds (learning), care for our bodies (right living), enrich our spirits (spiritual formation) and manage our time and physical resources (priority setting). We seek to maintain a balance based on the Gospel and truth.
Statement of Faith
The foundations of our faith:
1. There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 28:19)
2. Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy
Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His kingdom of righteousness and peace. (Philippians 2:6-11, Luke 1:36-38, I Peter 3:18, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 5:9, Acts 2:23-24, Hebrews 8:1, Matthew 26:64)
3. The Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach, empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. (John 14:15-18, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, John 16:7-11)
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4. The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. (II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 3:15-16)
5. Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The portion of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment; and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss. (Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, I Corinthians 15:20-23, Revelation 2:1-4, 8)
6. Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God. (Titus 3:4-7)
7. It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy
Spirit and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion. (I Thessalonians 5:23, Acts 1:8, Romans 6:1-14)
8. Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for
the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age. (Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:13-16)
9. The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. (Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-47)
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10. There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment. (I Corinthians 15:20-23, John 5:28-29)
11. The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. This is the believer's blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service. (Hebrews 10:37, Luke 21:27, Titus 2:11-14)
University Profile
Since 1921, Simpson University has been guided by the motto “Gateway to World Service.” Simpson is committed to academic excellence and spiritual fervor, equipping students to serve Christ in the marketplace, classroom, boardroom and mission field. Simpson believes in educating the whole person. We are intentional in creating a learning environment where intellectual exploration and spiritual growth combine with hands-on learning to create a richly rewarding college experience. Our faculty and staff value the opportunity to invest in the lives of young people, both in and out of the classroom.
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Degrees Offered Simpson University offers a wide range of bachelor's degree programs, study abroad programs and several master's programs including teaching, education, divinity, counseling psychology, and intellectual leadership. School of Traditional Undergraduate Studies Majors
• Accounting • Bible and Theology • Biology • Business Administration • Communication, with 6 specializations • Cross Cultural Studies • Discipleship and Education Ministries • English • English for Teachers • General Ministries • History • Liberal Studies • Mathematics • Mathematics for Teachers • Music, with 3 specializations • Music with Liberal Arts emphasis • Nursing (Pre-Licensure Nursing) • Outdoor Leadership • Pastoral Studies • Psychology • Social Science • Social Science for Teachers • World Missions • Youth Ministries
Minors
• Bible and Theology • Business Administration • Communication • Cross- Cultural Studies • Discipleship and Education Ministries • Education • English
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• History • Journalism • Mass Communication • Mathematics • Military Leadership (ROTC) • Music • Outdoor Leadership • Pastoral Studies • Political Science • Psychology • Spanish • TESOL • Transformational Community Development • World Missions • Writing • Youth Ministries
Associate Degrees
• Bible and Theology • General Studies
Certificates
• Bible and Theology School of Continuing Studies: ASPIRE Program Simpson University has a history of providing non-traditional programming. The ASPIRE degree-completion program is designed for the working adult, who has some previously earned college credits, to complete a bachelor's degree in a concentrated, accelerated program of evening, Saturday, or online classes.
• Business and Human Resources Management • Liberal Studies • Organizational Leadership • Organizational Leadership (Online) • Nursing (RN-to-BSN track) • Psychology • Healthcare Management • Christian Ministry Leadership
The ASPIRE Program also offers a certificate in Healthcare Management that can be added to any major or taken individually.
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School of Education The School of Education provides programs that make a positive impact on future generations by producing educators who demonstrate the expertise, dedication, professionalism, moral character, and passion to assume dynamic educational leadership roles. Programs
• Master of Arts in Education • Master of Arts in Teaching • Preliminary Administrative Services Credential • Single Subject Credential • Multiple Subject Credential • Liberal Studies Undergraduate Major
Graduate Studies: A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary The seminary exists to equip men and women for effective ministry leadership in a variety of settings. A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary is a graduate school of Simpson University and affiliated with The Christian and Missionary Alliance. It offers the following graduate-degree programs: • Master of Divinity
o Senior pastors o Church planters o Christian leaders seeking ordination o Chaplains o Ministers preparing for Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degrees
• Master of Arts in Intellectual Leadership
o Life coaches and consultants o Teachers in Christian schools o Professors in Christian colleges and universities o Pastors and church staff o Community-based ministry leaders o Christian counselors o Christian writers o Librarians of Christian collections
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• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology o Designed to prepare individuals for California licensure as an MFT.
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Academic Profile
Freshman Profile Average SAT score (Middle 50%) 910-2300
Average unweighted high school GPA 3.38
Enrollment
Total enrolled 1143
Men 260
Women 383
Total undergraduate 861
Traditional undergraduate 678
ASPIRE 183
Total graduate 187
Undergraduate ethnic minority citizens 19%
Number of denominations represented 21
States represented 12
Countries Burkina Faso, Canada, Kenya, Germany, South Korea
Faculty
Total faculty 121
Full-time 39
Part-time 82
Student to faculty ratio 16:1
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Academic Advisor Every student enrolled at Simpson University is assigned to an academic advisor. Advising responsibilities are shared between the Advising Center staff and faculty advisors. The Advising Center delivers services through face-to-face advising, in-class workshops, web-based communications, and forms available online and in the Advising Center. The Advising Center is located on the second floor of the Owen Center in the Allen Suite. (See pages 17 and 48 for more information.) Academic Grading Each course syllabus indicates the grading system used by the faculty member. The use of + and – grading is optional at the discretion of the professor. In all cases, the grading system should conform to the school grade-point scale.
Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+
Grade Point 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3
Grade C C- D+ D D- F
Grade Point 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0
Class Standing Official classification is based on the number of credits completed toward graduation requirements. Freshman Standing ..................................................................... 0-29 credits completed Sophomore Standing ................................................................ 30-61 credits completed Junior Standing ......................................................................... 62-91 credits completed Senior Standing ............................................................................. 92+ credits completed
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Simpson Departments
Academic Affairs The Office of Academic Affairs oversees traditional undergraduate, accelerated undergraduate, study abroad, graduate and credentialing programs, university accreditation, registrar and records, the Advising Center and library. Simpson University offers numerous bachelor's degree programs and several master's programs. (See page 10-13 for a list.) Advancement The Office of Advancement oversees institutional advancement, university marketing, and alumni and parent relations. (See page 40 for parent relations information.) Business Services The Office of Business Services has responsibility for a wide variety of activities on campus, including information technology, human resources, corporate finance, conference services, campus safety, mail and copy services, facilities operations, the bookstore, the coffee shop, food service, new construction, and oversight of all legal matters. Enrollment The Office of Enrollment Management is responsible for admissions for undergraduates, continuing and graduate studies, admissions communication and data management and student financial services. Student Development Student Development at Simpson University encourages students to discover who they are in Christ through a nurturing and dynamic community that cultivates their holistic development through student voice, student participation, student initiative and student responsibility. It is our goal as a staff to provide resources to help meet the student needs and to facilitate spiritual, emotional, social, academic and physical growth. The Office of Student Development oversees the Residence and Student Life Programs, the Wellness Center (Career Services, Counseling Center, and Health Center), the athletic program, student programs (which has oversight of all student activities), student outreach, and student ministries.
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Student Services
Academic Success Center The Academic Success Center, located on the second floor of the Owen Student Services Center, engages in the intellectual growth and success of Simpson University students by providing them with resources, education, guidance, and support to assist them in their individual efforts. Your student can come to the ASC for tutoring, time- management assistance, academic coaching, study skills assistance, test make-up, and/or for any disability- related needs. Our goal in the ASC is to help students understand their academic needs and then assist them in finding strategies to fill those needs. If your student has questions or would benefit from the use of any of our services, encourage them to contact our office at (530) 226-4783 or [email protected]. Advising Center The Advising Center is a resource available to freshmen (students with less than 24 credits) and undeclared majors. Our purpose is to help students succeed as they work toward the goal of graduation. Students are encouraged to meet with their designated academic advisor at least two times each semester to discuss possible majors, course selection (including summer coursework), and an academic four-year- plan. Under the umbrella of the Registrar’s Office, the Advising Center has many tools available to assist students, such as credit worksheets for each major and minor, four-year plan worksheets, and class schedule planners. Please encourage your student to visit the center, located in Simpson Central on the second floor of the Owen Student Services Center. For more information on academic advising, please see page 48. Athletics Athletics is an inspiring place to live out The Simpson Way. The challenge of maintaining “Christ: My Focus, Character: My Priority, and Community: My Responsibility” in the arena of competition is greater than the challenge to win. There are three levels of athletic activities available to students at Simpson University: intramurals, club sports and intercollegiate sports. The Simpson University athletic program has a dual membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). We compete in the California-
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Pacific Conference (Cal-Pac) and compete in the sports of men’s and women’s soccer, cross- country, basketball and golf; women’s volleyball and softball; and men’s baseball and wrestling. For more information, visit www.simpsonu.edu/athletics. Bookstore The university bookstore is located next to the coffee shop on the first floor of the Owen Center. A wide variety of new, used, rental and digital textbooks, study aids and school supplies are available. A broad selection of Simpson University clothing and gifts are also available for all sizes and ages. This is also the place to pick up gift certificates, greeting cards, and phone cards. For more information, go to www.simpsonu.bkstr.com. Campus Safety The Campus Safety Office is located in the Owen Center, room 106. Campus Safety is available 24/7. The immediate contact phone number is 530-941-7592. For more information on Campus Safety, visit www.simpsonu.edu/campussafety. (See page 38 for more information.)
Career Services The Career Services office offers a wide range of services and resources. Services include life and career planning, personality and interest assessment, college major selection, career exploration, career mentoring, job and internship postings, workshops, career resource library, resumes, cover letters, job interview preparation, graduate school selection and GRE preparation. Individuals seeking counsel about their life call, career plan, or field of study are encouraged to contact Career Services for an appointment. (Owen Student Services Center, Room 208, (530) 226-4702, [email protected] ) Chapel Chapel at Simpson University is geared to intentionally develop the life of our community through meaningful worship, inspirational messages and opportunities to share our spiritual journeys. It is a central part of our life together. Chapel normally convenes twice a week (Wednesday and Friday from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m.), providing opportunity for community worship, inspiration and spiritual instruction.
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Because of the important contribution that chapel makes to the student’s educational and spiritual experience, full-time students (12+ semester hours) and all resident students are required to attend chapel 66 percent of the time during each semester. Club Sports Club sports are organized under the guidelines set forth by the Associated Student Body of Simpson University (ASBSU) Senate. A club sport team has identified members who compete against other club teams, especially club teams from other universities. Each club team must have a Simpson staff sponsor for guidance and accountability. A club sport team is eligible to receive some funding through ASBSU. Coffee Shop Our coffee shop offers a relaxed atmosphere. Beverages include coffee, blended coffee, iced coffee, juice, soda, and hot chocolate. Food choices range from salads and sandwiches to baked goods and desserts. The coffee shop is a perfect place to hang out between classes and to study. It is operated by Chartwells, which also runs the campus dining center. For more information about the coffee shop, visit www.simpsonu.edu/coffee. Hours (subject to change)
• Monday – Thursday – 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Friday – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Commuter Students The Office of Student Life values commuters as important members of the Simpson community. We offer services, programs, advocacy, research, and outreaches tailor-made to fit the unique needs of Simpson’s commuter students through our “Commuter Life Program”. Commuter students can take advantage of events designed with their needs and varied schedules in mind, lockers for personal storage, “loaner laptops” that can be checked out for classroom use, brunches arranged to fit students’ schedules, a leadership team that is available for questions and fellowship, and much more.
The Commuter Lounge: Located on the second floor of the Owen Center, the Commuter Lounge is staffed by commuter assistants who will be available to answer any questions about Simpson and be there to support their fellow commuter students. The lounge is an excellent place to hang out before or
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after class, to eat your lunch, to socialize with friends and occasionally Simpson’s staff and faculty, and to hold a study group. The lounge is equipped with a refrigerator available for students to store their food, a microwave, toaster, toaster oven, cups, a sink, a vending machine with snacks and drinks, and plenty of tables to accommodate students. Also in the lounge is a study area designed to give students a place to study, as well as the rest of the lounge set up for socializing. The students are also able to use the printer in the lounge, making it easier to catch up on homework while they are there. Commuter Student Lockers: Lockers, centrally located in the dining center, are available to commuter students for the storage of personal belongings, textbooks, and anything else to make the commute to campus easier. Please visit the Student Development office on second floor of the Owen Center and/or send an email to [email protected] for more information and to reserve a locker. Commuter Student Meals in the Dining Center: Eating in the dining center is an excellent way to fellowship with other Simpson students, relax, meet with a study group, or grab a bite to eat before classes. Commuters may pay for each meal individually, or they can opt to pay for as many meals as they'd like to at one time. A balance will be placed on the commuter's account, and money will be deducted each time the commuter swipes his/her I.D. card upon entry to the dining center. Refilling the balance can take place at any time, and the balance can be filled with any amount (ex: the student can put only $5 on his account at one time, or they may put $100 on their account at one time). Please feel free to contact the Commuter Life Program Office at (530) 226-4107 or [email protected] with any questions.
Counseling Center The Simpson Community Counseling Center is designed to complement the university's Student Development mission statement by providing support and encouragement to students as they discover who they are in Christ through a nurturing and dynamic community that cultivates their holistic development. The Simpson Community Counseling Center offers short-term therapeutic counseling and assessments in a caring, Christian environment. Services are available to all currently enrolled full-time Simpson University undergraduate students. Full-time undergraduate Simpson students are entitled to eight counseling sessions per school year, the cost of which is included in student fees. Should a student need additional sessions, a reasonable fee will be charged for each session, or the counselor will assist in locating a local Redding therapist for ongoing counseling. For inquiries, please call (530) 226-4106.
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Emeriti Dining Center The Emeriti Dining Center (The Caf) provides food service while classes are in session and on weekends. The dining center is closed during Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break. A hang-out spot as well as banquet hall, The Caf is located on Simpson Boulevard and is the main place on campus where students, staff and faculty come to eat and socialize. Guests from the community are always welcome to stop by and enjoy a meal. Resident students may choose from two meal plans, which provide either 21 or 14 meals per week. Qualified resident students may be excused from participating in a meal plan. Exemptions are handled on a case-by-case basis through the Facilities Office. Students who do not live on campus may purchase a 25-meal punch card from the cashier. They can also request a meal plan voucher through student financial services. The meal plan would then be deducted from their financial aid. Employment Applications and all other forms (Student Employment Agreement, W-4, I-9) needed for on-campus employment may be obtained from and returned to the Human Resources Office on the third floor of the Owen Center. Simpson student employment is coordinated through this office. Areas of work opportunity include maintenance, campus safety, buildings, grounds, library, conference services, information technology, and office/faculty assistants. Students interested in open positions on or off-campus can check online at campus.simpsonu.edu. This website is updated daily and lists a variety of part-time on- and off-campus opportunities. Please be aware that being eligible for university work study does not guarantee a student a job on campus. First- Year Experience (FYE) First- Year Experience (FYE) is a six-week course required for all new students with less than 24 credits on their transcript. The class utilizes lectures from speakers, teachings from professors, and discussion from student FYE leaders. A heavy emphasis is placed on using the StrengthsQuest™ instrument from the Gallup® Organization.
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The FYE course is designed to help new students experience success in all areas of Simpson University life by focusing on the fourfold identity of a Simpson graduate: thinking critically, leading effectively, serving globally, and developing holistically. Students will engage in self-discovery, identify their purpose, and embrace the values of the Simpson community. We understand that change can be difficult for new students, especially if they have to go through it alone. That is why every student in this class is placed in an FYE group. Each group usually consists of 10 students or less. They are led by an upper-class student. Students will meet their FYE group and leader during Orientation Weekend and will continue to meet throughout the fall semester. FYE group goals are:
1. To provide an opportunity for new students to develop friendships and social skills.
2. To involve students in their own learning. 3. To develop a sense of belonging to the Simpson community. 4. To educate students about key "first-year" issues. 5. To foster a sense of university pride. 6. To provide space for students to share with and encourage one
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Health Center The Student Health Center is located in the Owen Center, Suite 208. The center is staffed by a part-time nurse, offering free confidential care to all traditional undergraduate students (residents and commuters). A variety of services are provided, including illness and injury assessment and treatment, free non-prescription medicines, referral to outside providers, flu shots, travel health advice and immunizations, and equipment loan (crutches, wheelchair, heating pads, etc.). The Health Center is open Monday 8-4 p.m. and Tuesday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Appointments are encouraged but not required (226-4178). The nurse is also available on call during the school year at 376-0004. Health Insurance All full-time traditional undergraduate students are required to be covered by medical insurance. Students who do not provide a completed health insurance waiver form by the waiver deadline (the first Friday of the semester) will automatically be enrolled in the university’s student medical insurance. The cost for this coverage is determined annually and is non-refundable.
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ID Cards All full-time, traditional undergraduate students are issued a photo ID card upon arrival. This card is used for access to the dining center for meals, and to check out books from the library. In order to maintain a secure campus, Simpson safety officers may find it necessary to check the identity of unfamiliar persons on campus. A Simpson University ID card is a convenient way for students to confirm their identity. ID cards are issued in the library. A valid driver’s license or a passport is needed for proof of identification to take the ID picture. All residents will be issued student key access ID cards that contain a computer chip allowing students to have access to their residence. Replacement fee for a lost or damaged resident student key access ID card is $40. Replacement fee for a lost or damaged commuter ID card is $5. Immunizations To protect the health of our students and our campus, two immunizations are required prior to matriculation, and a few others are recommended. Students should receive all of their required shots and/or submit appropriate records before arrival at the university for Orientation. The required immunizations are:
• The Tetanus-Diphtheria (DPT, DT, or TD) primary series and a booster within the last 10 years.
• A total of two MMR’s (Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations) The recommended immunizations are:
• The Hepatitis B series • The meningococcal meningitis vaccine, Menactra • The Varivax vaccine, which protects against chicken pox, is also wise if
the student has never had the disease
Intramural Sports We encourage all students to take part in the intramural program, which offers a variety of team and individual sports as well as other non-sport intramural activities. Faculty and staff may also participate in intramurals. The idea is for fun, participation and moderate competition. Intramural planning and organization is done by the intramural coordinator and various student assistants under the guidance of Student Development.
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Mailing Information Mail and Copy Center is in the Owen Student Services Center on the first floor. Mail and Copy Center services are available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Student mailboxes are located across the hall from the Mail and Copy Center and are filled daily except on weekends. Outgoing mail is also processed through the mailroom and leaves the campus at 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. In addition, package shipping is available through two major carriers (USPS and FedEx). The student’s CPO number and box key are issued at registration. Please note that there will be a $25 fee for any lost keys, regardless of the circumstances. It is critical that anyone mailing business or personal mail and/or packages to the student include the student’s campus Post Office number (CPO#). This should be written after their name. Please do not put “Simpson University” anywhere on the address. The student is assigned this number at registration along with their key. For example:
Student Name CPO#___ 2211 College View Dr. Redding, CA 96003
Note: Campus Post Office (CPO) box numbers are distributed through the mail and copy center when mailbox key is issued. Please note that parents need to get the CPO box # from their student. Simpson staff is NOT permitted to give out this information.
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Student Missions Simpson University is committed to developing orld servants who play a vital role in God’s story of redeeming the lost. Every fall, we invite students to join a WorldSERVE Team which takes them on a year-long discipleship journey, including a short-term missions project in the spring or summer. The main objective for all students participating on a team is that they would BE DISCIPLED (through intensive training, mentoring, team building, and debriefing) in order to MAKE DISCIPLES (by partnering with God and with long-term workers in sharing the gospel, praying for the lost, caring for the poor, and equipping future leaders), thereby furthering God’s plan of redemption for the nations. We believe that short-term mission projects have the greatest impact when they are a catalyst for both the long-term mission strategy on the field and the long-term growth in the student. In other words, it’s really not about the “trip.” It’s about the discipleship journey. It’s about joining God in His work around the world, and asking how you can be part of HIS Mission for the rest of your life… no matter where you are. For more information on student missions, visit simpsonu.edu/missions. Residence Life
Simpson University believes that living on campus is a valuable facet of the university experience. Campus living offers the advantage of close fellowship with other students, opportunities to develop/grow in various aspects of personal life, and easy involvement with university activities.
As an integral part of Simpson University, a goal of Residence Life is to help facilitate the holistic development of residential students. This responsibility is accomplished through fostering a living-learning environment conducive to students’ academic success and personal development. The entire Residence Life staff works together as a trained team and acts as a valuable resource to residents. Below, you will find further clarification of the roles they play.
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Residence Life Student Staff
Resident Assistants (RA): Part-time student staff trained to provide leadership to the assigned section of their floor. They promote community and serve residents through their knowledge of vast resources. There are six RAs per residence hall.
Student Resident Directors (SRD): Part-time student staff trained to provide super-vision, leadership, and support to their RA team. Typically, SRDs are upperclassmen who have had experience as an RA. There is one SRD per residence hall.
Residence Life Assistant (RLA): Part-time student staff trained to assist the Residence Life program with budget, administrative duties, housing assignments, and, in general, support the overflow needs of the program. The RLA is directly responsible to the Residence Life Supervisor.
Residence Life Coordinator (RLC): Full-time professional live-in staff. The RLCs provides leadership development, mentoring, redemptive discipline, building management, and other administrative duties. The RLC offices are located in the main lobby of Morgan-Sharpe.
Residence Life Supervisor (RLS): Full-time professional live-in staff. The RLS provides the overall leadership, management and supervision to the entire Residence Life program. The RLS office is located in the main lobby of Currie-Ediger.
Housing exemption requests to live off campus must be submitted to the Student Development office by the payment deadline for the semester (August 15 for Fall, December 15 for Spring) in order to be considered. If the deadline is missed, the application will be denied, even if other exemption requirements are met.
For additional information on the housing exemption policy, please contact Catherine Bird at 530.226.4975 or [email protected].
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Guest Housing
The Simpson University Conference Services office is pleased to provide guest housing year round for parents and visitors to the university. During the academic year room availability is offered on a first come, first served basis.
All of our guest rooms are located on campus within the residence halls. The rooms are comfortably furnished with the following:
• Two twin beds (standard size), pillow and blanket • Linen set (bed sheets, pillow case, bath towels) • Dressers and desks • Private bathroom with soap and toilet paper • Air conditioning • Access to coin-operated laundry facilities • Wireless Internet access (please request at time of booking)
Pricing is based on the number of guests and linen requests. The rate for single occupancy is $20 per night. Double occupancy or more is $15 per person per night.
Please contact the Conference Services office at [email protected] or (530) 226-4971 for more information.
Spiritual Formation Simpson University is committed to helping students grow as followers of Jesus Christ. The Office of Spiritual Formation serves as a catalyst for fulfilling this commitment to help students in their faith. The Spiritual Formation staff is dedicated to helping each student experience in a personal way the transforming and continuing work of Jesus Christ as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King. Students' participation in chapel services, worship teams, small groups, student missions, student ministries, service opportunities, retreats and classes will encourage their desire to walk with God for the rest of their life. Students will also find that opportunities for student-initiated spiritual activities, as well as their relationship to faculty and their classroom experiences, will contribute to their spiritual formation.
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The mission of the spiritual formation area of Simpson University is to intentionally encourage and facilitate spiritual growth...
• upward (in relationship to God) • inward (in relationship to self) • outward (in relationship to others)
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Student Financial Services
Students applying for institutional, federal, and state aid must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Institutional aid is for the fall and spring semesters only (no aid is awarded for summer sessions, except when certain conditions are met. Please contact Student Financial Services if you are considering summer enrollment). Students will continue to receive financial aid provided the student: • Maintains satisfactory academic progress, • Completes the financial aid application process (file the FAFSA, submit
undergrad registration forms, and submit a $100 advanced tuition payment for the fall term) for the next academic year by the March 2 priority deadline, and
• Is not in default of any other Title IV program funds. A few important tips: • Each student must complete the Privacy Release form to designate
whether or not other individuals, such as parents or guardians, are authorized access to a student’s financial aid or student account information.
• Work with your son/daughter to ensure that all documents are completed in a timely manner.
• Fill out all forms completely and accurately. • Keep copies of everything. • Respond quickly to all requests for additional information. Applying for Financial Aid If you are a parent of a dependent student, you can help start the financial aid process by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA. You can file online at www.fafsa.gov. Please remember to request a PIN. A PIN serves as your electronic signature and is required before the information provided on the FAFSA is processed. You can request your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. PLUS Loan If you are the parent of a dependent student who is enrolled at least half time, you have the opportunity to help with your student's cost of college by taking out the Parent PLUS Loan. You can borrow any amount up to but not exceeding the amount on the award letter. or e-mail Student Financial Services at [email protected].
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Important facts to remember about the PLUS Loan: Information regarding the PLUS loan and the application process can be found at simpsonu.edu/loans. If you have questions contact Student Financial Services at (530) 226-4621 or e-mail: [email protected]. (1) Only one parent should request the loan. (2) By requesting a PLUS loan, that parent is not obligated to take out the loan. (3) Even if you believe you may be denied, it is beneficial to request the loan as the student may become eligible for an additional unsubsidized Stafford Loan through a denial. • Review the award letter and determine the annual amount you will need
to request (be sure to include in the requested amount the 3 percent origination fees deducted from the total amount of the loan disbursement).
• Go to www.studentloans.gov to request a PLUS Loan. Be sure to request the annual amount desired.
• The Parent PLUS Loan request is a two-step process: (1) the required pre-approval credit check and (2) e-signing the Master Promissory Note.
NOTE: If you are applying for the PLUS Loan with the intention of not taking out the loan if approved, do NOT sign the Master Promissory Note. Student Accounts An estimate of the expected semester charges, less financial aid expected to be received, is due on the 15th day of the month prior to the start of the semester. The student is responsible for the actual total balance, including all charges posted during the semester. If the student’s account is not paid-in-full for the current semester, the student will not be allowed to enroll in future semesters and will not receive official transcripts or a diploma until the student account is paid in full. When there is an actual credit, a student will receive a refund check. Refund checks are issued no earlier than the third Friday of the semester. Students who have a concern about their account balance should first contact their Student Financial Services advisor.
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Payment
Acceptable payment methods include check, credit card, or electronic transfer from a checking/savings account. Payment can also be submitted online through a student’s WebAdvisor account. Financial aid can be deducted from the semester charges to calculate the remaining balance due when the following conditions have been met:
• Any financial aid eligibility issues resolved • Verification process complete, if selected • Actual registration corresponds to anticipated registration • For any loans being borrowed, all necessary processes for the particular loan have been completed, including but not limited to, loan request/confirmation, Master Promissory Note, and entrance counseling.
The balance due for each semester must be paid in full on or before the payment deadline. • Fall semester: August 15 • Spring semester: December 15 • Summer semester: April 15 The account balance for a semester must be paid in full by the payment deadline or the student will be assessed a late fee. Additionally, if a balance is past due, the student will be prohibited from receiving transcripts or a diploma, if applicable. Registration for any succeeding semester will be prohibited without satisfactory resolution of any outstanding balance from the previous semester. Students may request statements be sent to another individual in addition to themselves. Any balance that remains unpaid is ultimately the responsibility of the student, which may result in referral of an unpaid account balance for outside collection assistance. If payment in full cannot be made by the due date listed above, Simpson University does have payment options available.
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Deferred Payment Plan Simpson University recognizes that payment in full may not always be an option for our students. Several payment plan options are available. Deferred payment plan fees range from $50 to $175 depending on the plan chosen. Options range from a one-semester plan, of three or four equal payments, due monthly, to a two-semester annual plan of 8 to 10 payments, due monthly. Enrollment forms are available at simpsonu.edu/sfsforms. Acceptable methods of automatic payment are credit card or electronic transfer from a checking/savings account. Students can also submit payment via check or money order by each specified payment due date.
Tuition and Course Fees Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as the Registrar’s Office. Regarding changes to course schedule and academic fees, the following refund policy will apply: Refund Rate 2nd Friday following start of the semester.......................... 100% 3rd Friday following start of the semester............................. 80% 4th Friday following start of the semester............................. 60% 5th Friday following start of the semester............................. 40% After the 5th Friday following the start of the semester, no refund is available. Note: There are no refunds on directed study courses once the semester begins.
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Residence and Meal Plan Regarding changes to housing status, the following refund policy will apply: Refund Rate More than 90 days before start of semester …………….. 100% Within 90 days of the start of the semester ……………… $100 cancellation charge 2nd Friday following start of the semester* $100 cancellation charge plus additional $35/day beginning on the first date of the semester** 3rd Friday following start of the semester (2nd week)......... 80% 4th Friday following start of the semester (3rd week).......... 60% 5th Friday following start of the semester (4th week).......... 40% After the 5th Friday following the start of the semester, no refund is available. *Changes to meal plans are accepted through the first Friday of the semester. **The per-day cancellation charge is assessed for every day through the date the student moves off campus. The deadline for submitting an exemption application is Aug. 15 for the fall semester and Dec. 15 for the spring semester.
Student Health Insurance Changes to student insurance will not be accepted after the first Friday
following the start of classes.
Vehicle Registration Fee Changes to vehicle registration for any term will not be accepted after the second Friday following the start of classes. The university reserves the right to make exceptions to these refund policies in order to ensure proper handling of each case and to maintain compliance with current federal and state regulations.
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Students who decide to add or drop courses or withdraw from school must complete appropriate forms with the Office of Student Financial Services, as well as with the Registrar’s Office. Regarding changes to course schedule, housing status, academic and other fees, the following refund policy will apply: Changes to student insurance or meal selection will not be accepted after Sept. 9, 2012, for the fall 2012 semester or after Jan. 13, 2013, for the spring 2013 semester. No changes to Internet or vehicle registration will be accepted after Sept. 16, 2012, for the fall 2012 semester or after Jan. 20, 2013, for the spring 2013 semester.
- - - - - - - - - NOTE: If you want to discuss your son or daughter’s student account with a Student Financial Services representative, or if you want to receive copies of account statements, please ensure that your student has completed the Privacy Release form, available at www.simpsonu.edu/sfsforms. Once a student completes the form to grant access to another individual, the authorization granted remains valid until the student graduates or officially withdraws, and no longer has an owing student account balance. The completion of this form is necessary to keep Simpson University in compliance with FERPA regulations as well as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
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FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day Simpson University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Registrar, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The university official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the university official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. If the university decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the university will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her 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.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the university in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including Campus Safety personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the university has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his/her tasks. 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 responsibility. Upon request, the university discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
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4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the university to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Independence Ave., SW. Washington, DC, 20202-4605
Simpson University has designated certain information in the education records of its students as directory information for the purposes of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students requesting confidentiality (see below section on confidentiality) are required to submit in writing a request or complete a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information (For a copy of this document, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 530.226.4111) and submit to the Registrar's Office in order to control the release of information with respect to student records. Notification must be given by Friday of the first week of the fall or spring semester. With respect to summer, such notification must be given by the second day of each summer term. The following information will be released to those requesting it unless the student specifically requests otherwise:
o Student’s Name o Local Address/Telephone Number o Permanent Address/Telephone Number o E-mail Address o Date and Place of Birth o Hometown o Degrees and Awards Received and Dates o Dates of Attendance (Current and Past) o Full or Part-time Enrollment Status o Participation in Officially Recognized Activities o Participation in Officially Recognized Sports o Weight/Height of Members of Athletic Teams o Most Recently Attended Educational Institution o Major Field of Study o Academic Levels o Residency Status (i.e., resident or commuter) o Photographs
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Confidentiality Students have the option of marking their records "Confidential" to restrict access to directory information. The decision to request complete confidentiality should not be made lightly, however, as it carries the following ramifications:
• The university will respond to inquiries about the student as though the student is not known to the university.
• The student will not appear in any student publication listing, including the student directory and yearbook.
• Student loan agencies will have difficult time accessing information necessary to carry out their functions.
Once the student is registered for classes at Simpson, his or her directory information may be made public. If the student needs to have his or her files marked “confidential," they need to submit a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form to the Registrar's Office (located on the second floor of the Owen Center) before the deadline each semester. Please note that this must be renewed each semester that the student would like his or her files maintained as confidential. A new form must be submitted by the respective deadlines each semester, otherwise his or her directory information will be assumed to be available to be made public. Granting Access to Academic Records Information regarding the student’s academic records will not be released to anyone other than the student (except as provided by the FERPA regulations), unless the student grants permission. If the student wants information from his or her records available to another person, such as a parent or spouse, the student must complete the FERPA Release Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. Any questions concerning FERPA may be referred to the Office of the Registrar. Telephone: (530) 226-4111 E-mail address: [email protected]
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Safety Plan About Emergency Preparedness
Simpson University is committed to the safety and security of the campus community. In the event of an emergency, we ask all members of our community to remain calm and follow emergency procedures. For those outside the immediate community, we covet your prayers and support as the university works to respond efficiently to the situation at hand. SU has plans in place to respond to crises which may impact the university. The following are highlights of that plan:
• Should a natural disaster, man-made disaster, or other emergency arise, the university’s Emergency Operations Center is activated. At that time, leaders of each critical operational department meet to execute operational decisions. Each member of this team is on-call around the clock.
• Residential students receive instruction regarding safe evacuation of
campus housing as part of their initial orientation in September. Annual fire drills in the residence halls test- plan effectiveness.
• The Campus Safety department participates in trainings with the
Redding Fire Department, Redding Police Department, Shasta County Public Health, and various other organizations.
• The Critical Incident Response Team meets quarterly to discuss trainings, preparation, and investment of resources to address emergencies.
For additional information on SU’s preparedness plan, contact the Safety Manager at (530) 226-4754. Campus Safety Office
• Location: Owen Student Services Center, 1st floor, room 106 • Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (Please note that due to the daily
activities of the Campus Safety department, it is best to schedule an appointment. )
• 24-hour phone number: (530) 941-7592 Campus Safety Cell Phone
• (530) 941-7592 -- 24 hours a days
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Valentine “Hug from Home”
See page 45
Additional Emergency Contact Information Crisis Hotline 1-530-225-5252 Road Conditions 1-800-427-7623 Poison Control 1-800-376-4766 Fire Emergency 911 Medical Emergency 911 Police Emergency 911
Campus Health Center 1-530-226-4178 Owen Center, Suite 208 Redding Police Department 1-530-225-4200 1313 California Street Mercy Medical Center 1-530-225-6000 2175 Rosaline Ave Shasta Regional Medical Center 1-530-244-5400 1100 Butte Street American Red Cross 1-530-244-8000 1880 Park Marina Drive Shasta County Public Health 1-530-229-8400 2650 Breslauer Way County Office of Emergency Services 1-530-245-6059 1525 Court Street
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Parent Resources
We realize what an important role you play in your child’s life, and even though that role may change over the next four years, it does not become any less important. We encourage you to stay involved and take advantage of the resources that Simpson has to offer in keeping you in touch and informed.
Parent Beliefs
In the following statements, the word “parent” is intended to include the various parental or other support roles within each student’s family.
At Simpson University, we believe in:
Parent Commitment We believe that parents’ commitment to their students does not end at the college front door. Recognizing that geographical distance and students’ development to adulthood will bring changes in their relationship that are normal and healthy, it is good for students and for the university to have parents who are committed to making those changes. Parent Partnership We believe parents are partners with Simpson University. This partnership includes constructive communication between parents and the university that benefits parents, the school and students and that works to ensure that students receive a consistent message that they are responsible for their choices. Parent Encouragement We believe that a good way to describe the role of parents during the college years is as a coach who encourages the team from the sidelines. Having more directly guided students through the pre-college years, parents now have the opportunity to encourage them to develop as persons and as followers of Jesus Christ.
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Parent Support We believe parental support of Simpson faculty and staff is important in order to create the best possible environment at Simpson University for the development of our students. Parents are encouraged to see the Simpson faculty and staff as instruments of God in the lives of their students.
Parent Council The Parent Council is devoted to serving the parents of Simpson University students, easing the transition for families and promoting Simpson in their communities. Joining the Parent Council may be a perfect way to get involved and make a difference in your son or daughter’s experience at Simpson. Mission: The purpose of the Parent Council is to foster communication between the university and parents in order to improve the quality of the university experience for Simpson students and their parents. Furthermore, the Parent Council will work to preserve and strengthen the broader mission of the university. The council members will serve as liaisons, reflecting the views of the parents to the administration, communicate with parents about the goals and plans of the university, and serve the students who attend Simpson. The council works through the Office of Parent Relations. Council Member Responsibilities:
• Attend two Parent Council meetings per year: September, in conjunction with Orientation Weekend; and in February, in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend. Responsibilities span a Friday-Saturday with approximately 8-10 hours of participation per weekend, which includes helping with events and the council meeting.
• Members are asked to provide their own transportation and lodging for Parent Council meetings.
• Participate in constructive discussions and activities which support the mission of the college and enrich the Simpson experience for students and their families.
• Serve as a goodwill ambassador for Simpson in family, work, church, school, and civic communities.
Council Member Qualifications: Parent Council members will:
• Be a parent, step-parent or guardian of a current Simpson University student.
• Demonstrate support for Simpson University and its mission.
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• Possess communication skills needed to network with Simpson parents and staff.
For more information regarding the Parent Council, please e-mail [email protected] or call the Parent Relations Office at (530) 226-4765. Parent E-Newsletter
The Parent Newsletter is sent out electronically once a month from August-April to parents of current students. The e-newsletter provides updates of happenings around campus, including events, athletic games, and what President McKinney is doing. It also provides tips in helping develop your student in various areas of life, and so much more!
If you are not currently receiving the parent newsletter, please e-mail us your name, address, phone number and your student’s name to [email protected] and we will add you to the mailing list.
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Contacting Your Student Please remember to get your student’s CPO # from your son or daughter as Simpson is not allowed to give out this information. (See page 24 for mail room information.) When sending cards, packages and other mail please address as: Student’s Name CPO #___ 2211 College View Drive Redding, CA 96003 Note: You may record student information on page 61 of this handbook.
Hugs from Home Customized Care Packages for Students
Make your student feel extra special or help brighten their day with our creative, fun and delicious care packages. Parents, family or friends can order Hugs from Home care packages that will be delivered directly to the student from the Office of Parent Relations. We have a variety of Hugs that are sure to please your student!
Birthday Hug: Can’t be with your loved one to celebrate his or her birthday? Send the celebration to your student with this birthday hug. Cakes are available in white or chocolate and colorfully decorated with the student’s name. We even provide plates, forks and napkins for a birthday party of eight! Package also comes with balloons and your birthday greeting.
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Coffee Hug: Whether your student is up late studying or relaxing with friends, a trip to the local coffee shop will be just the right thing to keep your young person going. This package includes a travel coffee mug, a Dutch Bros. gift card and plenty of coffee goodies. Get Well Soon Hug: It’s always nice to have your loved one close to help take care of them while he or she is sick. Now you can send that special love through a care package specifically selected for those who are feeling a little under the weather. The package comes with Kleenex, microwavable soup, crackers, fruit cups, orange juice, granola bars, immune boosters and a travel mug to take to class.
Movie Hug: Want to give your student a chance to kick back and relax for an evening? Nothing says that better than our movie care package! Included is a $10 gift card to the local movie theater and some great movie snacks, such as popcorn, soda and sweet treats. Cookie Hug: Nothing is better than homemade cookies! While we can’t match your knack for baking, we will help you express your well -wishes and let your child know you are thinking about him or her with our cookie hug. Our gift basket is brimming with an ultimate assortment of jumbo
cookies from a local bakery, and comes with balloons and your personalized greeting. Laundry Hug: How many times has your student come home with a hamper full of laundry for you to do? Now you can help him or her get it done themselves. Send a laundry hug containing everything needed to get clothes clean. We even offer a roll of quarters! Exam Survival Hug: The survival kit is a great way to provide support and to show your student you care. This package includes vitamins, healthy snacks, sweet snacks, coffee drinks, fruit and appropriate school gear they need for studying and tests, like pencils and 3x5 cards.
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Special Holiday Hugs Valentine Hug: Let your son or daughter know that you love them on Valentine’s Day with balloons and either a delicious pie or the classic Valentine’s Day gift of flowers and candy. The pie hug comes with plates, napkins and forks to share with friends. The classic hug includes chocolates and a fresh rose. Easter Basket Hug: If your son or daughter can’t be home for Easter, remind them of their childhood with an Easter basket full of goodies, loaded with traditional favorites: marshmallow Peeps, chocolate bunnies, plastic eggs filled with jelly beans and lots of other sweet treats all wrapped up in a traditional Easter basket. Each hug comes with your personalized message attached. Hugs from Home care packages may be easily ordered using a credit or debit card online at www.simpsonu.edu/hugsfromhome or by calling the Parent Relations office at (530) 226-4774. NOTE: Prices begin at $20. Pictures and content descriptions are a representation; actual items may vary and some hugs are seasonal. Hugs from Home are delivered on weekdays and cannot be delivered on weekends, during holidays or college breaks.
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Tips for Parents
1) Give your students space to grow and learn about themselves. 2) Realize that this is a time of growth for you as well as your student. 3) Listen and allow your students to work toward their own answers rather
than forcing your own on them. 4) Be excited for who they are becoming as individuals. 5) Send care packages or order a “Hugs from Home” package!
RECOMMENDED READING FOR PARENTS
You’re On Your Own (But I’m Here If You Need Me), Marjorie Savage, New York: Fireside Book, 2003 Almost Grown: Launching Your Child from High School to College, Patricia Pasick, W.W. Norton & Company, 1998 Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years, Helen E. Johnson & Christine Schelhas-Miller, 2000 Empty Nest, Full Heart: The Journey from Home to College, Andrea Van Steenhouse & Johanna Parker, Simpler Life Press, 1998 In Addition to Tuition: The Parents Survival Guide to Freshman Year of College, Marian Edelman Borden, Mary Anne Burlinson, Elsie Kearns, Facts on File, 1996 Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years, Fourth Edition, Karen Levin-Coburn & Madge Lawrence-Treeger, Quill, 2003 Let the Journey Begin: A Parent's Monthly Guide to the College Experience, Jacqueline MacKay, Wanda Ingram, Providence College, 2002 Ready or Not: Here Life Comes, Mel Levine, Simon & Schuster, 2005 The Launching Years, Laura S. Kastner, Ph.D. & Jennifer Wyatt, Ph.D., Three Rivers Press, 2002 When Kids Go to College: A Parent’s Guide to Changing Relationships, Barbara Newman, Philip Newman, 2002
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES College Parents of America 2000 N. 14th Street, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22201-2540 (888) 761-6702
www.collegeparents.com www.guideforparents.com www.collegescoop.com
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Academic Advising The goal of academic advising is to assist traditional undergraduate students in taking responsibility for developing meaningful education plans compatible with their potential and life goals. This is done through the following: 1. Information Giving: Includes advice and consultation about registration, course offerings, degree programs, educational policies and regulations, as well as administrative dates and deadlines.
2. Program Planning: Includes advice and consultation on semester-by-semester program planning, graduation planning, selection of specific courses, the registration process, and schedule adjustments.
3. Student Referral: Recognizes that the academic advisor cannot meet all student needs but that specialized campus services are available for advice and consultation, such as the Academic Success Center, Math Lab, Writing Center, Career Services, and Counseling Center. Every student enrolled at Simpson University is assigned to an academic advisor. Advising responsibilities are shared between Advising Center staff advisors and faculty advisors. Staff advisors are responsible for advising students with less than 24 college credits, undeclared students, students on academic probation status and students in need of supplemental advising. Students with 24 or more college credits are assigned to a faculty advisor within their major. The Advising Center delivers services through in-person advising in the Advising Center, in-class workshops, Web-based communications, and online forms. The Advising Center is located on the second floor of the Owen Student Services Center in the Simpson Central office. You can contact the Advising Center at (530) 226-4020.
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Student Discussion Topics As your student makes this transition to adulthood and pursues their academic goals, we have compiled a checklist1 of topics we believe families should engage in. This is simply designed to encourage conversations. (Not all topics will be applicable to your student or your family.)
We have shared our ideas about college with our student and are giving them the opportunity to experience it in their own way.
We have checked with our student to make sure they have contacted their advisor.
Our student and their advisor share responsibilities for making sure they are on track, and our student has shared this information with us.
We have asked our student what they like or dislike about living in the residence hall.
We have encouraged our student to become as involved in campus life as time allows.
If our student is the first to attend college, we have discussed with them the importance of contacting their advisor if they have questions about academics or college life in general.
We have asked our student about their chosen academic major.
If our student is undecided about a major or questioning their choice of major, we have encouraged them to discuss this immediately with their advisor.
Our student has shared their academic plan with us. We are encouraging our student to monitor it every term with their advisor.
We have discussed the possibility that academic problems may arise with our student and how we might approach working through them.
We have asked our student about their instructors and the syllabus for each course.
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We have talked to our student about their classes. We have a sense of their classroom comfort level and have encouraged them to be active participants in the classroom.
We know approximately when mid-terms are over, and we have discussed our student’s results with them. If needed, we have also talked about campus resources that can help.
We have discussed the academic, career, and social support services available on campus with our student.
We know where Simpson’s catalog is located on the website (www.simpsonu.edu/catalog), or have a copy of it, and have reviewed it to increase our knowledge of policies and regulations that impact our student and family.
We have discussed Simpson University’s code of student rights and responsibilities and the implications for their academic and social life.
Our student has shared the school’s academic calendar with us.
We have encouraged our student to get information on financial aid from the staff in the financial aid office and to stay on top of deadlines.
We have read or are knowledgeable about the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and discussed it with our student. (See page 35.)
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1 Smith, Donald C. and Virginia N. Gordon (2008). A Family Guide to Academic Advising. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina and the National Academic Advising Association.
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Community Resources
Area Attractions Castle Crags State Park Popular activities include swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking and backpacking in the back country, and camping and rock climbing among the ancient granite formations. There are campsites with tables, stoves, storage lockers and restrooms with hot showers nearby. It is approximately 35 miles north of Redding on I-5. Lake Shasta Caverns Spectacular limestone and marble formations are surrounded by waterfalls and embedded with sparkling crystals. Guided tours are conducted daily. Call (530) 238-2341. Ten minutes from the university. McArthur-Burney Falls State Park Located on Highway 89 between Mt. Shasta to the north and Lassen Volcanic National Park to the south, beautiful Burney Falls provides the setting for camping, hiking and fishing. Excellent camping facilities are available with 118 sites, restrooms, hot showers, stoves, tables, and food lockers. A boat ramp is also available at nearby Lake Britton. Take Highway 299 East to Highway 89, and then head north approximately five miles to the park entrance. It’s about an hour-long drive, but well worth the trip. Mt. Shasta Snow-capped Mt. Shasta dominates the northern skies as you journey past Lake Shasta, Castle Crags, and through the railroad town of Dunsmuir. During the summer months one can enjoy the town of Mount Shasta and nearby Lake Siskiyou. During the winter, snowboarding and downhill and cross-country skiing are popular pastimes.
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Redding Aquatic Center Located in Caldwell Park (corner of Quartz Hill Road and Market Street), with an Olympic-size swimming pool and slides. An admission price of $3.50 is charged per person. Sacramento River Trail A six-mile trail traverses both sides of the Sacramento River as it passes through the center of Redding. The entrances for the trail border Caldwell Park off Market Street, which is about three miles from the university. Lake Shasta About 15 minutes north of Redding is Lake Shasta. Fishing and boating are popular activities year-round. Sundial Bridge/Turtle Bay Exploration Park The one-of-a-kind glass-decked bridge acts as a sundial as it spans the Sacramento River. It serves as the new downtown entrance for Redding's extensive Sacramento River Trail system that includes Turtle Bay Exploration Park and McConnell Arboretum & Gardens. Turtle Bay Exploration Park This museum offers interactive learning exhibits about the Sacramento River and surrounding area, miles of walking trails, a summer butterfly house and an arboretum. It’s located next to the Redding Convention Center off Highway 299 West. WaterWorks Park The water park is located on Lake Boulevard across from Shasta Lanes bowling alley, just minutes from Simpson. Features include waterslides, pool, snack bar, and picnic areas. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area About 15 minutes west of Redding on Highway 299 is beautiful Whiskeytown Lake, which provides opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, mountain biking, and hiking.
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Area Services BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS Bank of America 1300 Hilltop 800-346-7693Chase Bank 974 Dana Drive 224-2000Golden 1 Credit Union 1890 Park Marina 877-465-3361Members First Credit Union 1380 Hilltop 222-6146Members First Credit Union 1260 Pine Street 244-2696North Valley Bank 880 E. Cypress 221-6262Redding Bank of Commerce 1350 Churn Creek 224-3333Rabobank 1335 Hilltop 722-0295Scott Valley Bank 185 Hartnell 221-2000Sierra Central Credit Union 2867 Bechelli 800-222-7228Tri Counties Bank 1250 Hilltop 223-3307Wells Fargo 1515 Pine Street 246-6602 CHURCH DIRECTORY All Saints Episcopal Church 2150 Benton 243-1000Bethel Church 933 College View 246-6000Bonnyview Baptist Church 2570 S. Bonnyview 241-8558CrossPointe Community Church 2960 Hartnell 221-4871First Baptist Church 1959 Eureka Way 243-5356First Presbyterian Church 2315 Placer Street 243-4847Grace Baptist Church 3782 Churn Creek 222-2128Little Country Church 873 Canby 222-4092Neighborhood Church of Anderson 4684 Rhonda 365-3331Neighborhood Church of Redding 777 Loma Vista 221-5683New Life Center Church of God 10582 Old Oregon Trail 223-1946Redding Christian Fellowship 2157 Victor 222-3425Redding First Church of the Nazarene 2225 Bechelli 223-0454Risen King Community Church 6100 Oasis Road 244-2300Salvation Army 2691 Larkspur 222-2207St. James Lutheran Church 2500 Shasta View 221-6474St. Luke’s Anglican Church 1750 Canby 223-0513The Door 2255 Bechelli 223-0454The Stirring 2250 Churn Creek Road 510-1990Trinity Alliance Church 20639 Hwy 299E 549-3266Trinity Lutheran Church 2440 Hilltop 221-6686Twin View Church 621 Twin View Blvd. 241-0551Valley Christian Fellowship 3180 Rancho 221-0107Vineyard City Church 3276 Bechelli 223-0919Westside Church Placer & Swasey 241-1450
There are many other fine churches in the Redding area
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MEDICAL & HEALTH FACILITIES Everyday Health Care 3270 Churn Creek Road 222-6886Hilltop Medical Clinic 1093 Hilltop Drive 221-1565 Mercy Medical Center 2175 Rosaline Avenue 225-6000Shasta Regional Medical Center 1100 Butte Street 244-5400 GROCERY AND OTHER STORES Costco 1300 Dana Drive 222-0199Mt. Shasta Mall 900 Dana Drive 223-3575Raley’s 201 Lake Boulevard 246-3508Raley’s 110 Hartnell Avenue 221-1061Safeway 1070 E. Cypress Avenue 226-5871Safeway 2275 Pine Street 247-3030Target 1280 Dana Drive 223-0123Trader Joe’s 845 Browning Street 223-4875Wal-Mart 1515 Dana Drive 221-2800Winco Foods 1050 Old Alturas Road 223-5760 HOTELS Best Western Hilltop Inn 2300 Hilltop Drive 221-6100Hilton Garden Inn 5050 Bechelli Lane 226-5111Holiday Inn 1900 Hilltop Drive 221-7500Holiday Inn Express 5275 Caterpillar Road 241-5500La Quinta 2180 Hilltop Drive 221-8200Oxford Suites 1967 Hilltop Drive 221-0100Ramada Limited 1286 Twin View Blvd. 246-2222Red Lion Hotel 1830 Hilltop Drive 221-8700Tiffany House Bed & Breakfast 1510 Barbara Road 244-3225
There are many other fine hotels in the Redding area RESTAURANTS Applebee’s 1801 Hilltop Drive 221-1888Black Bear Diner 2605 Hilltop Drive 221-7600Buzz’s Crab 2159 East Street 243-2120Casa Ramos 995 Hilltop Drive 224-7223CR Gibbs American Grille 2300 Hilltop Drive 221-2335Cattlemen’s Steakhouse 2184 Hilltop Drive 221-6295Cheesecakes Unlimited 1080 E. Cypress Avenue 224-1777Chipotle Mexican Grill 961 Dana Drive 223-9292Chu’s Too 1135 Pine St. 244-2987Fat Boys Rotisserie & Grill 829 Twin View Drive 244-7754Grilla Bites (Natural food) 1427 Market Street 242-6656In-n-Out Burger 1275 Dana Drive 800-786-1000
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Jamba Juice 913 Dana Drive 722-0290Luigi’s Pizza 913 Dana Drive 222-8555Nipa’s Thai Cuisine 2600 Churn Creek 221-0966Olive Garden 1025 Dana Drive 221-0158Outback Steakhouse 910 Dana Drive 226-9394Pasta Pronto 930 Hilltop Drive 223-2328Red Robin 1035 Dana Drive 222-5999Round Table Pizza 900 Dana Drive 223-1975Sailing Boat Restaurant 2772 Churn Creek Road 222-6858
There are many more great restaurants in Redding TRANSPORTATION Amtrak 800-872-7245 Greyhound Bus 241-2531 Redding Area Bus Authority www.rabaride.com 241-4636
Redding Municipal Airport 224-4321 Taxi 224-0577
For more information about Redding, please go to www.reddingchamber.com
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Important Contact Numbers
SIMPSON UNIVERSITY CONTACTS Academic Office 530-226-4133Academic Success Center 530-226-4783Advancement 530-226-4053Alumni and Parent Relations 530-226-4774Bookstore 530-226-4161Business Services 530-226-4500Campus Safety 530-226-4911Campus Safety (cell) 530-941-7592Career Planning 530-226-4702Coaches Office 530-226-4150Coffee Shop 530-226-4567Commuter Life 530-226-4107Commuter Lounge 530-226-4509Conference Services 530-226-4971Copy Center 530-226-4716Counseling Center 530-226-4106Degree Completion 530-226-4038Education Department 530-226-4023Emeriti Dining Center 530-226-4162Enrollment Services 530-226-4600Facilities/Maintenance 530-226-4732Faculty Secretary 530-226-4133Finance Office 530-226-4065Gatehouse Ministries 530-229-7766Human Resources 530-226-4511Information Technology 530-226-4940International Worker in Residence 530-226-4949Learning Services 530-226-4979Library 530-226-4117Mailroom 530-226-4716Music Department 530-226-4050Nurse/ Health Center 530-226-417824 hr. Nurse line 530-376-0004President’s Office 530-226-4029Registrar 530-226-4111Residence Life 530-226-4975ROTC 530-226-4611
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Simpson Central 530-226-4020Spiritual Formation 530-226-4978Student Development 530-226-4177Student Financial Services 530-226-4621Student Life/Student Conduct 530-226-4975Student Programs 530-226-4700Theology/Ministry Department 530-226-4032Web Master 530-226-4614Writing Center 530-226-4964
President’s Cabinet
Larry McKinney, Ed.D. President
Stanley Clark, Ph.D.
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brad Williams, M.B.A. Executive Vice President & Treasurer/Financial Officer
Gordon Flinn, M.B.A.
Vice President for Advancement
Rich Brown, D.Min. Vice President for Student Development
Herb Tolbert, Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management
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Directions to Simpson University
From West
• Take CA-299 toward Redding • Turn left on Market St. • Turn right on Lake Blvd • Take exit #141/Hawley Rd/Churn Creek Rd – turn right on Churn
Creek Road • Take an immediate left at the signal onto College View Drive, a
frontage road that will lead you directly to the west entrance of campus (about 1 mile)
• Turn right onto campus through the Simpson University gate.
From East
• Get on I-80 West • Take exit #15 onto US-395 North toward Susanville • Continue on State Route 36 [CA-36] • Turn right on CA-44. Take exit #2B onto I-5 North toward Portland • Take exit #680/CA-299 East , turn right onto CA-299 toward
Burney/Alturas • Take exit #141/Hawley Rd/Churn Creek Rd. Turn right on Churn
Creek Road • Take an immediate left at the signal onto College View Drive, a
frontage road that will lead you directly to the west entrance of campus (about 1 mile)
• Turn right onto campus through the Simpson University gate.
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From North
• Get on I-5 south • Exit from the right lane onto CA-299 East/Lake Blvd toward
Burney/Alturas (Exit #680) • From the exit ramp turn left onto 299 East • Once on 299 East, take your first exit, Churn Creek Road • At the stop sign off the exit ramp turn right onto Churn Creek Road • Take an immediate left at the signal onto College View Drive, a
frontage road that will lead you directly to the west entrance of campus (about 1 mile)
• Turn right onto campus through the Simpson University gate.
From the South
• Get on I-5 North • Take the CA-299 East/Lake Blvd exit toward Burney/Alturas. (Exit
#680) • Keep right at the fork in the ramp • Stay straight to go onto CA-299 E. • Once on 299 East, take your first exit, Churn Creek Road. Turn right on
Churn Creek Road. • Take an immediate left at the signal onto College View Drive, a
frontage road that will lead you directly to the west entrance of campus (about 1 mile)
• Turn right onto campus through the Simpson University gate.
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Student Contact Information Please record the personal information of your student in the spaces below. Name of your student’s residence hall:
Room Number
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Mailing Address
E-mail address
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Resident Assistant/Name
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ORDER ONE FOR YOUR STUDENT TODAY!
Online at simpsonu.edu/parent or Call (530) 226-4774 directly.
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