Bob Jones University believes God’s Word is authoritative and sufficient for Christian faith and practice. In many areas Scripture gives clear commands which believers are to obey because of their love for their Savior. In other areas where Scripture does not give specific commands, believers are to use Spirit-guided discernment to make wise choices based on biblical principles. BJU bases its student policies on scriptural commands, biblical principles and principles that enable the university community to live together harmoniously in close proximity. Each BJU student is expected to know and adhere to these policies while enrolled as a student. By my choice to enroll as a student in Bob Jones University and having read the student handbook, I will strive to abide by all the policies in the graduate handbook. I commit to do the following:
- Exercise a spirit of humility, love, consideration and forgiveness while living in community with fellow students, faculty and staff; help create a campus environment conducive to spiritual growth through my attitude and actions; and encourage fellow students to keep their commitment to this covenant.
- Apply myself wholeheartedly to academic studies and maintain the highest integrity standards in representing my work as my own.
- Meet prescribed required event (not applicable to NCR students) and class attendance requirements.
- Make spiritual growth and local church involvement high priorities. Guard my Christian testimony both on and off campus, including how I regard and interact with friends of the opposite gender, exercising wholesome communication and avoiding gossip and refraining from immorality or the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Honor the Lord in how I use discretionary time and select/participate in entertainment options that honor Jesus Christ and edify others. This includes using social media responsibly and avoiding sensuality on the internet or in publications.
- Dress modestly, neatly and appropriately and honor BJU’s attire policy.
- Treat university property and that of fellow students with respect, and honor regulations designed to protect individual and facility safety and security.
- Engage in gospel ministry through outreach ministries and other means as opportunities arise.