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STUDENT SERVICES Academic Advising Fuller Theological Seminary offers a unique program of peer academic advising to students in the School of Theology and the School of Intercultural Studies. Advisors are students or graduates who have been specially trained to assist students with the structuring of a program of study and the quarterly selection of classes. Advisors work throughout the year to serve students in such areas as evaluation of transfer credit, clarification of academic policies, assistance with petitions and other special needs and exploration of vocational and academic goals. These advisors are also available to help prospective students with information regarding degree programs, transfer credit, and other questions. Students in the School of Psychology are advised by specially trained student advisors in the School of Theology academic advising office with regard to the theological portion of their curriculum. For the psychology and marital and family therapy curriculum, they are advised by the associate director for academic affairs in their respective departments, and in doctoral programs, by faculty mentors.
Office of Student Life and Services The Office of Student Services is responsible for special services and programs designed to foster a campus environment which is supportive of students in their academic, spiritual, and professional development. The office is open to individual students for expression of their needs and concerns. Services provided by this office include new student orientation, assistance with conflict resolution involving students, coordinating accommodation for students with disabilities, and publication of the weekly campus paper (The SEMI). The International Services, Access Services, and Career Services offices are part of the larger structure of the Office of Student Life and Services.
Health Services Health services available include helping students make the best use of their Fuller health insurance and assistance in finding quality care at affordable prices. Entrance into the community’s health care system is facilitated by referrals to local physicians and medical services. Fuller offers two student insurance plans for students and their families through outside insurance carriers (one a health maintenance organization). Insurance can be purchased quarterly in connection with registration.
Accommodations for Disabilities The Office of Access Services works with students with disabilities who wish to request accomodation. The office provides orientation to campus resources and recommendations for accommodation of the student's disability. When medical verification is on file and the request for accommodation has been approved, a quarterly academic accommodation plan may be developed in consultation with the student's academic advisor. The office can also assist in requesting accommodation in housing and facilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to request accommodations as early as possible in their planning process.
International Services International Services, a branch of the Office of Life and Student Services, provides a wide range of assistance to students who have come to the United States for seminary studies. Services include immigration assistance (visa papers and related processes), orientation to American culture, guidance for personal and financial issues that arise when studying in the United States, help with furnishings, utensils, and other needed household items (for students from overseas), and social activities for international students and their families. International Services works with the Fuller Auxiliary to provide the Good Neighbor program which links international students with Americans who can help make them feel at home. Every effort is made to assist international students as they prepare to come to Fuller and as they adjust to American life.
Fuller Wives SUPPORT (Student Wives Uniting, Praying, Preparing, Overcoming, Renewed Together) is a support group designed to strengthen and encourage seminary wives in their various roles and ministries in the Body of Christ and in their personal and spiritual growth. The group provides support and fellowship through Bible study groups, support groups, a prayer chain, and childcare for some group activities. Both a daytime and an evening group are available.
Counseling Resources Fuller Theological Seminary is concerned about each student as an individual. Faculty members are available at stated times during the week for conferences. Academic advisors are also available for help and counsel. Professional help may sometimes be needed by students and their families in dealing with problems of an emotional, social or interpersonal nature. Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS), sponsored by The Psychological Center of the School of Psychology at Fuller, serves children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals who need outpatient psychological assistance through individual, couple, family, or group therapy. Some of the specific services offered are:
Programs of the Psychological Center are staffed by supervised interns and trainees of the School of Psychology and by Christian clinical psychologists and marriage and family therapists. Broad approaches are implemented in an attempt to treat the whole person. Recognizing the financial needs of students and their families, these services are available on a sliding fee scale. Referrals may also be given to local Christian therapists in private practice.
Financial Aid Fuller Theological Seminary is committed to doing everything possible to help eligible students meet their financial needs. The Office of Student Financial Services provides year-round counseling and assistance in obtaining financial aid of various kinds. Fuller offers direct financial assistance in several forms. Grant-in-aid funds are available each year to qualified students in the three schools. Special funds are available to assist African-Americans and Hispanic Americans in the School of Theology with their tuition. A team ministry grant is available to married couples with demonstrated financial need when both are students with regular acceptance and good standing in master’s-level programs in the Schools of Theology or Intercultural Studies. The Office of Financial Aid also provides assistance to students in obtaining loan and grant funds from a variety of outside sources. Detailed information on all these financial aid resources can be found in the second section of this catalog.
Housing Services Fuller Theological Seminary is committed to provide Fuller-owned or Fuller-leased housing for as many students as possible. Nearly 500 apartments in 36 complexes convenient to campus provide single, married and family housing. Another 179 units are under construction and set to open in the Spring of 2006. Apartments are unfurnished, except for a stove and refrigerator. An emphasis is placed on the development of Christian fellowship among neighbors. Housing Services also offers limited assistance in locating alternative housing in the area. Housing Services maintains contact with many property owners who prefer to rent houses or apartments to Fuller students, and coordinates information regarding students seeking roommates, houses shared in Christian community living, housing/employment offers, and rooms in private homes. A limited number of furnished apartments are also available for the temporary usage of students or their guests at reasonable rates through the Fuller Guest Center (www.guestcenter.com). For more details and the latest information on Fuller housing opportunities, visit the housing website at www.fuller.edu/housing.
Residential Community Fuller Seminary housing is organized into 25 residential communities which seek to be intentionally Christ-centered environments where residents participate in creating a loving and respectful home- and family-like community. Within the seminary's complexes reside community coordinators who facilitate events, provide advocacy, and serve as an emergency resource for residents. Most communities are a diverse mixture of singles, couples, and families from all three schools. Additionally, there are two Community Life Centers that host various support groups and programs. Fuller also offers three intentional communities in which residents share meals and community life more fully (these communities require a special application process). The Residential Community Office works closely with Student Housing as well as Student Life and Services to foster the living/learning environment.
Placement Services Assistance in the placement of students and alumni/ae is provided by the Office of Career Services. Anyone in the Fuller community may utilize the services of this office for finding part- or full-time employment during their seminary years, as well as for career placement at graduation and beyond. The Office of Career Services maintains up-to-date listings of a wide variety of job opportunities, and coordinates opportunities to interview both on and off campus for prospective job openings. The Alumni/ae Placement Bulletin, published monthly, keeps graduates informed of current positions available.
Campus Pipeline Campus Pipeline is a free, personalized internet portal that provides students and alumni/ae with secure 24-hour access to Fuller Seminary resources and information. Though Campus Pipeline, students have secure access at all times to their class schedule, student account, grades (current and past), and their financial aid file, including such things as their loan history at Fuller and information about their current financial aid offers and awards.They are able to update certain information in their student profile directly through Campus Pipeline. Students are linked to course homepages, calendars, bulletin boards, and chat rooms automatically based on their registration. The same resources are available to a variety of groups which may be joined online. A web-based e-mail account is included, with the ability to forward mail to or from it, and the ability to use it to access other e-mail accounts.
Academic Technology Center The Academic Technology Center (ATC) facilitates the communication of the gospel using the latest in educational technology. The ATC is a tape resource and production group serving the seminary’s need in theological education. The center also produces audio and video instructional series for students, pastors, laity, and Christian organizations. The ATC exists to fulfill the media and technology needs that students have while studying toward a degree and as they work in a ministry setting. Students are encouraged to contact the center to receive a complimentary copy of the tape catalog and visit the ATC web site at |