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OFFICES AND SERVICESAcademic AdvisingThe staff of each Academic Advising office is composed of professional advisors who are trained to assist you in long-range course schedule planning and in meeting your academic program requirements for graduation. They also provide up-to-date information regarding policies, evaluate and process transfer credits, and discuss academic issues and concerns. School of Theology. Located in the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison, the Advising Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to serve students in the master’s-level Theology programs. The goal of Theology Academic Advising is to provide personal and professional academic advice to all School of Theology master’s-level students. Extended hours are posted each quarter to accommodate evening students. To schedule an appointment, call 626-584-5425. ThM and PhD students in the School of Theology are advised by the Office of the Center for Advanced Theological Studies (CATS), located on the first floor of Taylor Hall. To schedule an appointment with an advisor, call 626-584-5239. School of Intercultural Studies. The School of Intercultural Studies Advising Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for the 10 to 11 a.m. Chapel hour on Wednesdays. The office is on the second floor of Payton Hall in room 229. Qualified advisors are available to guide all master’s-level School of Intercultural Studies students (except MAGL and ThM) through their degree programs. Call 626-584-5260 to schedule an appointment, or email: sis-advising@dept.fuller.edu or drop by the office. If you work full time during the day you can make arrangements to be advised by email or a telephone appointment. Students in the MAGL program are advised by MAGL advisors in the Office of Distance Learning. They can be reached at 626-584-5656 or magladv@fuller.edu PhD , DMiss, and ThM students in the School of Intercultural Studies are advised by the Director of Doctoral Studies, Betsy Glanville. Dr. Glanville can be contacted by phone at 626-584-5287 or email at sis-docdir@dept.fuller.edu. School of Psychology Clinical Psychology Department. The associate director of academic affairs (clinical department) consults with you about the clinical curriculum and assists you with registration and related matters. The School of Theology Academic Advising Office also provides an advisor to assist you with the theology portion of your curriculum. To schedule an appointment with the associate director of academic affairs, call 626-584-5504. School of Psychology Marriage and Family Department. The associate director of academic affairs (Marriage and Family Department) provides curricular guidance and academic advising to all Marriage and Family students. The office is located on the first floor the School of Psychology Building, in room 134. Office hours for student appointments will be Monday through Thursday 9:15-10:45 a.m. and 3-4 p.m., and Friday 9:15-10:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday 4-5 p.m. There are no appointments on Friday afternoon. To schedule an appointment, call 626-584-5415 or email mft-advising@dept.fuller.edu.
Academic Technology CenterThe Academic Technology Center is an audio/videotape resource and production group serving the seminary’s need in theological education. Our goal is to facilitate the communication of the gospel using the latest in educational technology. The office also produces audio and video instructional series for pastors, laity, and Christian organizations. The ATC offers a variety of services: (1) making various educational resources available to students, faculty and staff, including audio/video recordings of many of the academic courses underway at any given time; (2) offering video and audio production services for events on and off campus, including the use of a state-of-the-art digital editor for postproduction work; and (3) providing audiovisual equipment to all Fuller departments. Inquiries about the products and services of the Academic Technology Center are always welcome. Students and alumni/ae are encouraged to visit our website www.fuller.edu/atc to view our tape catalog, listing over 2,700 lectures by professors, theologians, and distinguished guest speakers. The Academic Technology Center is located in the east wing of the first floor of the Psychology Building.
Access ServicesIf you have a disability and wish to request accommodation, please contact Access Services Office to schedule an initial interview. The staff will orient you to campus resources and discuss medical verification and recommendations for accommodation of your 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 your academic advisor. You can also receive assistance in requesting accommodation in housing and facilities. Students with disabilities should request accommodations as early as possible in their planning process. For information and assistance with accommodating disabilities, contact Access Services Office at 626-584-5439 or 626-584-5436, or email aso-office@dept.fuller.edu.
AdmissionsThe Office of Admissions serves future Fuller students by communicating educational opportunities to them, by guiding them through the admissions process, and by welcoming them into the Fuller community. Admissions staff answer questions about degree programs, admission requirements, application processes, and application deadlines. The Fuller Seminary Catalog may be accessed on the Fuller website, as well as information about the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). If you have questions relating to admission or know of individuals interested in attending Fuller, you are invited to visit the Office of Admissions in the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison on Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information, call 626-584-5400 or visit Fuller’s website at www.fuller.edu.
Alumni/æ and Church RelationsWhile primarily focusing on "lifelong relationships" after you have completed your studies at Fuller, we also seek to build relationships with you while you are at Fuller by:
Drop by our office on the second floor of Carnell Hall (behind the Catalyst). The welcome mat is always out, a cup of tea or coffee is ready, and there is time for a chat or prayer. For more information, or to update the office on alumni/ae address changes, new positions and activities, contact the Office of Alumni/ae Relations at 626-584-5498, by fax at 626-584-5644,, or by email to alum-alumni@dept.fuller.edu.
AuxiliaryThe Fuller Seminary Auxiliary is an organization of women and men committed to supporting the seminary community in a variety of ways. The auxiliary provides the following services to you: Scholarships. Fuller Seminary Auxiliary provides student scholarships and prayer support for a limited number of students in the Schools of Theology, Psychology, and Intercultural Studies. For scholarship information and applications, contact the Office of Student Financial Services. Newborn Baby Blankets. The auxiliary provides a handmade blanket for each baby that is born to a seminary couple during their stay at Fuller. Births should be reported to the Fuller Seminary Auxiliary, FTS Box 233. (Information should include the parents’ names, school, and information about the baby.) An auxiliary representative delivers the blankets to parents. To contact the auxiliary, call President Jeannette F. Scholer at 626-584-5305.
BookstoreThe Fuller Seminary Bookstore serves the Fuller faculty, staff, students, alumni/æ, churches, and the general public. Fuller provides a bookstore with resources of unusual depth and breadth. The bookstore currently stocks more than 65,000 titles, organized by topic. The bookstore staff seeks to provide the resources you need as you prepare for ministry and service. Academic regalia. Referrals for purchasing robes, hoods, and caps can be obtained from the bookstore. Forms of Payment. The bookstore accepts MasterCard, VISA, and Discover Card, as well as cash and personal checks. Check cashing. Students may write checks for up to $10 over the amount of purchases of $10 or more. Two-party checks are not accepted by the bookstore. Consignments. Books may be purchased on consignment in order to provide book tables at retreats and other events. Discounts. Most textbooks and trade books are sold at a 20% discount. Most sets are sold at prices significantly below retail. Quantity discounts are available on 25 or more copies of a single title. Holidays. The Fuller Seminary Bookstore observes the same holidays as the seminary. Hours. The bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Insignia. The bookstore offers a selection of Fuller insignia items, stationery supplies, and casual wear—all at competitive prices. Online Shopping. You can shop the bookstore online at www.fullerseminarybookstore.com. Returns. You may return merchandise to the bookstore and receive full credit up to 7 days after the purchase date if the merchandise is unused, in mint condition, and if accompanied by the receipt. Books for one- and two-week intensives have a three-day return policy.
Sales. The bookstore offers occasional sales on merchandise at 30% to 50% savings. Shipping. The bookstore provides mail-order and shipping services throughout the United States and to many foreign countries. Phone orders for mailings are accepted with credit cards or with advance payment. Special Orders. The bookstore will order any title not currently in stock. Some books may require a 50 percent, nonrefundable deposit. Books are held for 10 days from the date of notification, after which they are placed in general stock. Special orders of titles not carried are nonreturnable.
Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the ArtsThe Vision. The Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts aims to encourage the revitalization of Christian worship through the support of practice, conversation, and research on the role of worship and the arts in life, thought, and the community. The mission of the Brehm Center is accomplished through a variety of institutes, academic programs, and activities: Institutes. The Brehm Center consists of a series of institutes that match scholars and artists to collaborate on research, train future leaders, and provide forums for dialogue and artistic expression. Current institutes include:
A future institute will focus on the literary arts. Academic Programs. Academic programs related to the arts at Fuller include:
Activities. The Brehm Center seeks to enrich the life of the entire Fuller community through the support and presentation of a wide array of artistic activities and events, such as:
Building ServicesThe Building Services Department is responsible for maintaining the physical plant and grounds of the campus. The office is located at 483 E. Walnut Street. All routine maintenance requests are processed through the office from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Fridays. The office is closed daily from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M. for lunch. Building Services may be contacted during normal business hours at 626-584-5360 or via email at bldgsrv@fuller.edu (non-emergency requests). Building Services also provides emergency services in situations where there is an imminent threat of personal injury or major property damage. These requests should be made by calling 1-877-357-4557 during non-business hours. Do not send emergency requests via email, as these are not immediately checked during the normal business day, or at all during non-business hours. Reservations for most campus rooms are processed at Building Services in coordination with Auxiliary Services. Room reservations for campus events should be made at least two weeks in advance and in person with the Building Services Coordinator. You may also initiate room requests by calling 626-584-5361, or by sending an Email to bldgsrv@fuller.edu during normal business hours. If you have a Campus Pipeline account you may also view the room calendars and make room requests via the Internet in Pipeline’s calendar feature. Contact the Registrar's Office if you need help setting up this feature in your Pipeline account. At times it may be necessary to schedule rooms outside of Building Services control, including the Catalyst, SOP faculty and student lounges, and various departmental conference rooms/offices. If this occurs the Building Services Coordinator will help you to make contact with the appropriate department. Custodial requests are handled through Auxiliary Services at 626-584-5440 .
Career ServicesAs you respond to God's call on your life, the Office of Career Services is here to assist you with vocational needs by providing counseling, resources, and information in the areas of career planning and employment. We also provide assistance for finding employment while you are engaged in seminary training. One of the ways we do this is by maintaining an online database of job listings at www.fuller.edu/career. Full- and part-time positions are posted from churches, parachurch, mission and social service organizations, mental health related organizations, higher education institutions, and miscellaneous community employers. Our web site also includes career-planning advice, information on résumé writing and interviewing, résumé posting for graduates and links to other selected resources on the Internet. We maintain an online database of job listings and résumés on our web site. Full- and part-time positions are posted from churches, parachurch, mission and social service organizations, mental health related organizations, higher education institutions, and miscellaneous community employers. Our web site also includes career planning hints, information on résumé writing and interviewing, and links to selected resources on the Internet. In addition, the Pasadena campus Career Resource Center (located on the lower level of the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison) contains the following:
So whether God is calling you to a position in a traditional church ministry, to a professional counseling context, to an occupation in a cross-cultural setting, or to work within some other vocational framework, we invite you to contact us early in your time at Fuller to begin the process of career discernment and planning.
Copy ServicesCopy Services is located at 493 East Walnut St., next to the Fuller Bookstore. Prices are low, with immediate walk-in or self-service available. We can print from your digital media or email file. Some of the services we offer: color copying, scanning, transparencies, bindery services, and sending/receiving faxes. Finishing services like laminating, cutting, folding, and envelope stuffing can also be done. Ask us to quote on your custom printing. Call 626-584-5368 or email copyservice@fuller.edu.
Denominational RelationsThe Office of Denominational Relations (ODR) at Fuller exists to help our students, who represent more than 100 denominations, with issues relating to their respective denominations. Contact ODR for information about local churches, denominational beliefs, or ordination requirements. ODR can also connect you with other students of your affiliation through denominational chapels and events, or put you in touch with denominational liasions who can advise you about particular denominational issues. Visit Denominational Relations website at www.fuller.edu/sot/odr, or contact the office at odr@dept.fuller.edu or 626-584-5387. The Office of Denominational Relations is located on the first floor of Carnell Hall. Fuller Seminary is a multi-denominational institution that encourages you to be actively involved in and responsible to the church bodies in which you are preparing to serve. In addition to the Office of Denominational Relations, four denominations have liaison offices on campus which provide fellowship, guidance, and academic support to students: Office of Presbyterian Ministries. The Office of Presbyterian Ministries has been in existence for nearly 26 years, serving students, agencies, organizations, and churches throughout the denomination. The office provides programs of instruction and experience to prepare men and women for various ministries within the denomination through academic courses, study sessions, special programs, conference opportunities, and Monday morning chapels. Students have the opportunity to study and develop relationships with future colleagues in ministry. Each year, courses such as Presbyterian Creeds, Presbyterian Polity, Reformed Worship, and Presbyterian History and Programs are offered to prepare students for ministry in the denomination. The office provides counsel for students regarding the preparation for ministry process, assists in preparing for standard exams, and seeks to provide strong community for Presbyterian Church (USA) students at Fuller. The office also serves as a liaison with the governing bodies of the denomination while seeking ways to help churches make connections with students in the process of seeking internships or pursuing a call. You are welcome to stop by the office, located on the first floor of Carnell Hall. Call 626-584-5582 or email presbymin@dept.fuller.edu. Office of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) Ministerial Formation Coordinating Agency (MFCA). The Reformed Church in America (RCA) has been represented on the campus of Fuller Seminary since 1985 as the Theological Education Agency (TEA). In 1999 the General Synod of the RCA changed the name to the Ministerial Formation Coordinating Agency (MFCA). The agency, which maintains an office in Southern California, services all ministerial candidates of the RCA who are not attending one of the two denominational seminaries. The Minister for Candidate Care and Certification supervises you and offers you counsel in the preparation for ordination, assists in locating internships, and offers instruction in RCA polity, history, confessional statements, missions, and worship. The agency also facilitates Teaching Church experiences and provides scholarships for those who qualify. The Reformed Church in America provides a west coast center in the Reformed Church Theological Studies Centre on the campus of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount, California. Both seminars and academic courses are offered on a regular basis at this location. More information can be obtained at www.rca.org/leaders.mfca. Visits can be arranged in Carnell Hall and appointments set up by calling toll-free, 800-435-5136. Contact the main office of the agency in Paramount at 562-408-2520 or email the director, Cornelis Kors, at ckors@rca.org. Office of United Methodist Ministries. The Office of United Methodist Ministries serves students by connecting them with the denomination, by providing counsel regarding vocational goals, requirements and procedures for commissioning and ordination, and by explaining field education expectations by annual conferences. Courses such as United Methodist Polity, United Methodist History, and United Methodist Doctrine are offered on a regular basis to prepare students for ministry in the denomination. Each Monday morning during the academic year, Methodist and other Wesleyan students meet for worship and fellowship. You may make an appointment with Dr. Wayne Walters, a local United Methodist pastor who serves as the United Methodist ecclesiastical faculty and liaison at Fuller. Please call 626-584-5584 or email wwalters@fuller.edu. American Baptist Theological Center. On the Fuller campus since August 1988, the American Baptist Theological Center was established to serve American Baptist students. Its purpose is to provide you with a wide variety of services, including fellowship, support, and denominational information, in order to facilitate the transition from being a Fuller student to a place of ministry within the American Baptist Churches USA. Each Monday morning during the academic year, ABC students meet together for worship and fellowship with their future partners in ministry. Speakers representing boards, regions, and areas of ministry are invited from all levels of the denomination. You are invited to visit the office on the second floor of Carnell Hall, or to call 626-584-5583 or email abtc@fuller.edu
English as a Second LanguageThe English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Fuller Seminary equips you with the skills and confidence to start your seminary education in English. Unlike traditional ESL classes, our ESL curriculum trains you in the graduate-level, theological English necessary to function at seminary. Whether you wish to strengthen your English or sharpen your study skills, our ESL classes enable you to transition effectively to regular seminary courses. Join hundreds of international students who have gained what they could not learn from simply studying for the TOEFL: strategies that practice the language used in seminary coursework. For spouses of international students, the ESL program, the International Services Office, and Residential Community Office co-sponsor noncredit English Conversational Classes for a nominal fee. For more information, please contact the ESL department. We are located on the first floor of Stephen Hall.
Extended EducationFuller’s Horner Center for Lifelong Learning offers fully accredited courses in the Master of Arts in Theology and Master of Divinity degree programs through its Extended Education sites in the following cities:
You can complete the Master of Divinity degree in Menlo Park, Phoenix or Seattle through a cohort program. In the other main (first location in each list above) extension sites 96 of the 144 units for the Master of Divinity degree can be completed through Extended Education. The 48 remaining units must be completed at Fuller’s main campus in Pasadena, California. You may complete all course work for the MA in Theology, the MA in (a Specialized Ministry), and the MA in Christian Leadership degrees in Irvine, Menlo Park, Sacramento, Seattle, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs. Course availability in different locations may vary, and some other limitations apply. Please contact the School of Intercultural Studies Advising Office at 626-584-5260 or sis-advising@dept.fuller.edu if you are interested in working on a School of Intercultural Studies master’s degree at an extension site; Pasadena residency limits are applicable to all School of Intercultural Studies master’s degrees. For more information, visit Fuller’s Web Site under "Other Campuses" or call one of our toll-free numbers:
You may also contact the Office of Extended Education on the Fuller Pasadena campus at 626-584-5292 or exed-homeoffice@dept.fuller.edu.
Field EducationInternships are a vital part of the School of Theology curriculum. The Field Education internship program is designed to help you
All MDiv students are required to participate in the FE1 church internship and an FE2 internship. All students in the MA in [specialized ministry] degree programs are required to participate in internships specific to the focus of the degree. MACL (Ministry of the Laity) students will participate in one of the two practicums (GM586 or GM587). MAT students may take FE2 internships as electives for the MA in Theology degree. Some MA concentrations require internships. Please check with your academic advisor regarding Field Education requirements for all MA degrees. The FE1 church internship involves participation in church ministry for three academic quarters, with a time commitment of at least ten hours per week. Students meet with an approved supervisor each week throughout the internship, attend Ministry Enrichment Seminars, participate in a Theological Reflection Group, and complete quarterly evaluations. FE2 internships may take place in a variety of settings including the local church, parachurch or mission organizations, social service agencies, hospitals, correction facilities, or the armed forces. Students may also participate in Clinical Pastoral Education. Generally, FE2 internships may be part-time for three academic quarters or full-time for one quarter. Students meet with an approved supervisor each week throughout the internship, and complete quarterly evaluations. Complete guidelines for Field Education internships, including the preregistration process, are found on the Field Education website, www.fuller.edu/sot/fielded. If you are looking for an internship site, take advantage of the Career Services job and internship database, www.fuller.edu/career. Note that positions listed on this website may or may not qualify as acceptable internships. For more information, please contact the Office of Field Education by email, fielded@fuller.edu, or by phone, 626-584-5387
Housing ServicesOur mission is to foster Christ-centered living and learning communities. If you are taking a minimum of 24 units of master’s-level course work or 16 units of doctoral-level course work per year, you are eligible to live in Fuller student housing. To apply or get more information on student housing, drop by the Housing Office, located on the lower level of the Student Service Center at 250 N. Madison. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday (with the exception of holidays), the Housing Office can be also reached by phone, 626-584-5445; fax, 626-204-2074; and email, housing@fuller.edu. The website is www.fuller.edu/housing. You need to apply as soon as possible, as there is a waiting list for Fuller housing units, especially for single, studio, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom units. If you are on the waiting list, accommodations will be offered to you as soon as units become available. However, your housing application will not be processed until you are accepted and cleared by Admissions, Financial Aid, and (if applicable) the International Services Office. Description and Cost. Approximately 615 residential units in 35 complexes are owned or leased by the seminary. Most are located in apartment complexes within walking or biking distance of Fuller. The units differ greatly in size, age, appearance, and amenities. Apartment rents vary according to the size of the unit and the amenities and are subject to change:
All housing units come with a refrigerator and stove/oven, but are otherwise unfurnished. Roommates can share either a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom unit, three-bedroom, or four-bedroom unit. If you have a spouse and no children, you may be able to rent a two-bedroom unit, depending upon availability. The Housing Office reserves the right to distribute units according to need and availability. Residential Life. Apartments and buildings are clustered into 35 residential communities, each of which seeks to be an intentionally Christ-centered environment where residents participate in creating a loving and respectful home- and family-like community. Within the complexes reside community coordinators or liasons who work toward making that vision a reality by providing support, networking, and social opportunities for residents. Most communities are a diverse mixture of singles, couples, and families with children from all three schools. Please note that almost all our housing is urban, fairly densely populated, and intergenerational. Your neighbors will be believers from a wide variety of national, ethnic, and theological backgrounds. All this creates a dynamic and enriching community environment. (See also Residential Community) Residential Facilities Maintenance. Housing Services strives to provide quick, efficient repair service at all times. Routine work orders are usually processed within two working days. However, during times of high activity (late summer and early fall), routine work orders may take four or five days to process. The time to call for maintenance is when you detect a problem. Small leaks become big leaks, slow drains become clogged drains, etc. It is best to deal with problems early so that they do not become an emergency for us and an inconvenience for you. Housing Services will help you keep your housing unit and your complex in good working order. Please Help us by reporting needed repairs for your complex as well as for your apartment. Please report burned out lights, broken sprinklers, malfunctioning gates, etc. To request maintenance for residential facilities, call 626-584-5546. Temporary Housing. Short-term housing is available at the Fuller Guest Center, located a few blocks from the campus at 700 Locust Street. For more information on rates and reservations, or for a listing of nearby hotels and motels, call the Guest Center at 626-578-1050. Website: www.guestcenter.com Alternative Housing. Recognizing that Fuller Housing may not meet the needs of all students, the Housing Office has ongoing contact with local property owners who prefer to rent to Fuller students, often at lower rates than the general market. Notices about various types of available housing—including rooms for rent, shared houses, roommate situations, and occasional employment-for-housing offers—are compiled into a Community Listing, which costs $1 per copy. The listing is updated every week, with the new listing available each Friday at 10 a.m. All rental agreements resulting from the listing are arranged directly between you and the property owners/managers. Fuller Seminary accepts no responsibility for any dissatisfaction on the part of either.
International ServicesThe International Services Office (ISO), a division of Student Life and Services, assists the international community at Fuller through a variety of activities and support services helpful to students living and studying in an unfamiliar culture. These services include immigration assistance (visa papers and related processes) and orientation to American culture. ISO also offers a resource center where basic and used household items can be obtained free of charge, and basic used furniture leased for a minimal fee. The International Services Office works closely with the International Students Concerns Committee (ISCC). If you are an international student and looking for information or support at any time during your stay at Fuller, or if you are an American seeking deeper involvement with the international community at the seminary, you may contact the International Services office on the first floor of the Student Service Center (250 North Madison) or call 626-584-5396.
McAlister LibraryThe mission of the library is to provide the bibliographic resources, research services, and study environment necessary for the training of men and women for Christian ministry. We develop collections, catalogs, staff, services, policies and facilities to support this task. McAlister Library provides a collection of over 415,000 books, media, and bound periodical volumes. It offers approximately 15,000 full text electronic periodical titles, and over 3,400 print periodical titles. The collection focuses on religion, theology and other related disciplines, and actively acquires resources in print, electronic, and other formats. We invite you to stop by the library. You will find dedicated people who will help you with your research, and you will learn more about the many services offered by the library. Our services and policies are summarized below. Please visit the library website for full details (www.fuller.edu/library). GENERAL INFORMATIONLibrary Hours. The library is open to serve you the following hours:
Exceptions to the above schedule are posted at library entrances. Contact Information. The library’s phone number is 626-584-5218. Individual departments and their extensions include Circulation (5218, 5618); Reference (5612); Interlibrary Loan (304-3739), Periodicals (5222), Cataloging (5221); Administration (5219); Systems (304-3790); and the research Computer Lab (5622) See our website, www.fuller.edu/library, for a listing of departmental and staff email addresses. Hubbard Library. The David Allan Hubbard Library began construction in the summer of 2007. The building project will take approximately two years. Named for past Fuller Theological Seminary president David Allan Hubbard, the building will greatly enhance the ability of the library to serve students, faculty and guests. It will allow us to more than double our collection of books and other media, augment essential archives, and offer the study space and technological capabilities the Fuller community desperately needs. Most important, the Hubbard Library will respond to a changing world by documenting the history and movement of evangelical thought, with an emphasis on the voices of developing evangelical churches in the Two-Thirds World. The Hubbard Library will incorporate a remodeled and redesigned McAlister Library. Collections. The main circulating collection, located on the two basement levels, focuses on biblical studies, church history, theology, ministry, psychology, and intercultural studies. The reference collection on the main floor, consists of indexing and abstracting services, technical encyclopedias and dictionaries, concordances, bibliographies, atlases, directories, handbooks, and major commentary series. The print periodical collection is located on the third and fourth floors of the library. The Integration Library is a specialized collection of materials that explore the intersection of psychology and religion; it is located in the School of Psychology. We also have a small but growing collection of Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese language books located on the first floor. Staff will assist researchers with other specialized collections. Small general collections are available at many of the campuses beyond Pasadena. Electronic Resources. The online catalog, available both in the library and on the Web (http://fulleripac.fuller.edu) provides access to the library collection. The library website (www.fuller.edu/library) is the launching point for over 60 full-text and citation databases, including approximately 15,000 full-text journal titles. Research Computer Lab. The lab has more than 45 workstations with word processing and other general applications. It also offers students wireless and wired connections for their own laptop computers. Paid printing is available for all computers, including personal laptops. Please see the computer lab website for specific informationwww.fuller.edu/library/computerlab. Other Libraries. You also have access to the library of the Claremont School of Theology, and, by a referral process, to the member libraries of the Southern California Theological Library Association (SCATLA). Please inquire at the Reference Desk for further information. LIBRARY SERVICESReference and research assistance is available Monday through Friday, with some exceptions for holidays and quarter breaks. Research Guides. A number of printed research guides are available in the Reference Room that provide overviews and guidance with many common research problems. Database Assistance. Please contact the Reference Department for assistance in using any of our electronic resources. Interlibrary Loan. Books and articles that cannot be found in the library may be obtained from other libraries through Fuller’s interlibrary loan. This service is available to Fuller faculty, students, and staff. To initiate a request, complete the special forms that are available in the literature rack, or at the reference desk. Some requests can be placed electronically through the First Search databases. Though some materials may arrive quickly, please allow at least three weeks for delivery. Costs will vary according to the lending library. Faculty Reserve. Most of the required readings for the seminary curriculum are found in the Reserve Collection, located on the main floor of the library. To find out what is on reserve, search the online catalog by professor name or by course number. Each record will indicate a specific shelf location within the Reserve Collection. Photocopiers. Four photocopiers are available on the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors and on the2nd basement level. All copying must comply with U.S. copyright law. Feesfor copying are 10 cents per page when using a copy card, and 15 cents perpage when using cash. Copy cards may be purchased from a vending machine onthe 1st floor. Copy cards need to be purchased only once; then value may beadded to the card. The two workstations for adding value are located on the1st and 4th floors. If a defective card is purchased, ask for a replacementat the circulation desk. CIRCULATION SERVICES AND BORROWING REGULATIONSThis policy summary outlines the privileges and responsibilities of those who borrow materials from the McAlister Library. The policy attempts to provide the greatest possible access to the collection for our primary clientele (the faculty, students, and staff of the seminary), while at the same time, preserving the integrity of the collection and balancing the needs of large secondary constituencies (alumni/ae, visiting scholars, students from consortial institutions) who may be competing for the same resources. To this end, the library controls the use of the collection by primary and secondary constituencies, provides incentives for the prompt return and responsible sharing of resources, and maintains a database of information pertaining to those who have been granted borrowing privileges. Eligibility. Borrowing privileges are extended to the faculty, staff, currently enrolled students, and certain other clientele, and are not available to the general public. Confidentiality. Information about each borrower will be maintained in the library database. The library honors the confidentiality of these records. In addition, the library will not disclose the identity of the borrower of a specific book. The library will not release personal information about any borrower, unless required by law or by compelling institutional need. Applying for Library Privileges. Your Fuller ID Card, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office, will function as your library card, once your account is activated in the library. We strongly recommend that you apply for library privileges during the seminary’s normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). A required part of the application process is verification of your current status with the seminary. This verification sometimes involves the assistance of other seminary offices. Evening and weekend applications may need to be postponed until the following business day. You must complete registration and acquire or validate your Fuller ID prior to applying for library privileges at the Circulation Desk. Circulation staff will ask each applicant for personal information necessary to maintain an accurate borrower database. By receiving the library card, the borrower agrees to comply with all library regulations. Expiration and Renewal of Library Privileges. The valid registration period for most library users is one year (365 days), from the original date of library registration. Renewal of library privileges and verification of current address occurs annually, and is contingent upon a user’s eligibility and any outstanding blocks (see below). Your Fuller ID card has campus-wide functions, and its usefulness does not end when your library privileges expire. Please protect your card and report its loss immediately to the Registrar‘s Office and the library. Borrowers’ responsibilities. When you are issued a library card you are responsible for all items borrowed on it and for all fines or fees associated with its use. This card is not transferable, must not be given to another, or used to check out materials for someone else. It is the responsibility of each borrower to:
Checking Out a Book. Books and other library materials are checked out at the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the library. Present both your library card and the materials you wish to check out to the Circulation staff. At the time of checkout, a receipt is printed that lists the books and due dates. Please review this receipt and due dates, since loan periods differ depending upon the type of material borrowed. Loan Periods and Due Dates. Though due dates are established at the time of checkout, these due dates may be changed and superceded by new due dates, if the borrowed material is recalled. The length of loan depends upon borrower category and material type. Loan periods for Fuller Student borrowers are as follows: Loan Period for Books in the Main Collection
Loan Period for Reserve Books During the day, all students may use reserve books in the library for two hours. Beginning at 8:30 p.m., reserve books may be checked out overnight and are due at 9 a.m. the next day. On Saturdays and days before holidays on which we are closed, reserve books may be checked out at 8:30 p.m. and must be returned by 9 a.m. on the next working day. Loan Period for Videos: 3 days Noncirculating Materials. Some categories of materials do not circulate: Reserve books owned by faculty, journals, reference collections, rare books, archival materials, and some special collections. Checkout Limits. The checkout limits vary according to your program:
Renewals. Books may be renewed on or before the due date, with the following exceptions. Renewals cannot be processed under any of these circumstances: the book is overdue, the borrower has outstanding fines, overdues or other blocks, the item is on hold or has been recalled, the borrower has reached the maximum number of renewals, the item is a Reserve book, or it is to be placed on Reserve. Fines and blocks must be resolved before an item can be renewed. There are three ways to renew a book. Self-renewal: You may renew your own books at the online catalog in the library or on the Internet, using our web catalog. Select Patron Info on the menu, and enter your library L-number. You will be able to view the books you have checked out, their due dates, and you can initiate a renewal. In person: You may renew the books in person, by bringing the books and your library card to the Circulation Desk. By phone: You may renew by phone during normal business hours by calling 626-584-5218. Please note that we will not accept renewals after hours or by voice mail. Renewal loan period: The new loan period will equal the length of the original loan (e.g., a book on three-week loan will be renewed for another three weeks). The new due date is calculated from the date of renewal. Number of renewals: Maximum renewals for student categories are as follows (at least one of these renewals must be made in person, with book in hand):
Search Services. If the book you need does not appear to be checked out, and you are unable to find it in the book stacks, please notify the Circulation Department and fill out a Search Request Form. The staff will make several attempts to find the needed item, and will purchase a replacement copy if the item cannot be found. You will be notified when the book is found or replaced. Requests or Holds. If the book you want is currently checked out, you may place a request or hold for the book. This request prevents the book from being renewed. If multiple borrowers request the item, requests are honored in the order received, except that Faculty Reserve has ultimate priority. You will be notified when the book is available, and it will be placed on a hold shelf for seven days at the Circulation Desk. Unclaimed items are issued to the next borrower in queue, or returned to the stacks. To place a book on hold: You can request the book yourself using the online catalog or Circulation staff can do this for you. There is a limit on the number of requests that can be placed. At an online catalog workstation, bring up the record of the book you want, and press the Request Copy button. You will be prompted for your library L-number. The hold privilege is not available to borrowers in external user categories. A request or hold is not to be confused with a recall, which forces a return of the book, sometimes before the original due date. Note also that this is not a document delivery request. Recalled Books. All library materials are subject to immediate recall if they are needed for Reserve. Items needed by other borrowers are subject to recall after they have been checked out for three weeks. Since any borrower may recall books from you at any time, do not leave your mailing address for more than one week without first returning all books, or arranging for someone else to check your mail for library messages and return books on your behalf. New due date: When a book is recalled, a new due date is given that supercedes the original due date. Ordinarily, the new due date is seven days from the date of the recall. Failure to respond to recalls in a timely fashion will result in substantial penalties, and suspensions of borrowing privileges. To recall a book: Please come to the Circulation Desk to initiate this service. The recall privilege is not available to external borrowers. Fines for recalled books: Because deadlines and assignments are critical in an academic community, prompt response to recalls is imperative. To this end, the following fines are in effect: Fine rate: $5 per day per book, calculated from the new due date. Replacement cost: $60 minimum per book, assessed at the point the book must be purchased to meet an urgent faculty or student need. Returning Books. When the library is open, please return books to the Circulation Desk. If the library is closed, return books to the Book Return Drop, located outside of the library’s north entrance. Books returned by mail must arrive to the Circulation Desk in good condition, postmarked by the due date. Materials continue to be the borrower’s responsibility until the book is received at check-in. Notices. Library notices regarding overdue books, fees, calls, and availability of materials are typically delivered by campus mail or through the U.S. mail. This notification service is merely a courtesy. Borrowers are responsible for the return of materials, even if notices were not received. The library is not responsible for the nonreceipt of notices due to address changes, postal system failures, or a borrower’s absence from town. Overdue Fines and Replacement Charges. Overdue fines and replacement costs have been intentionally set to encourage prompt return of materials and equitable access to materials in high demand. Fines are assessed at the following rates, and are applied to each book or physical piece that is overdue:
Books from certain collections, as well as books that are particularly expensive, or that will require considerable effort in acquisition or cataloging, will be billed at a substantially higher rate. Damaged Books. All items borrowed must be returned in good condition. If an item that you checked out needs to be replaced because it was damaged while in your care or during a return mail shipment, then you will be assessed replacement charges at the above rate. Suspension of Library Privileges. Blocks (temporary or permanent suspension of library privileges, including checkout and renewal) are automatically put into effect in cases of overdue books, unpaid fines and other fees for any library service (including interlibrary loan and database searches). Substantial abuse of privileges will result in revocation of all Fuller library privileges, including privileges at libraries having reciprocal borrowing agreements with Fuller, as well as the filing of charges in accordance with the seminary’s Community Standards. Abuse of privileges at any library having reciprocal borrowing agreements with the seminary library (e.g., Claremont School of Theology and member libraries of SCATLA) will result in a revocation of Fuller library privileges. Reviewing Your Circulation Records. There is an easy way to keep track of the books you have checked out, their due dates, your requests, as well as your unpaid fines. On the main menu of the online catalog, select Patron Info. You will be asked for your ID number. This is usually your library L-number. Once in the system, follow the menu choices to review your account. Circulation staff will also be able to give you this information. Damage, Theft, and Mutilation of Library Materials. Willful damage, theft, and mutilation of library materials and other property will be handled in accordance with institutional policy and may also involve criminal prosecution. Cutting, tearing, defacing, or willfully detaining library material is a misdemeanor. Use of the Library Facility. Access to McAlister Library is extended to Fuller faculty, staff, trustees, and currently enrolled students, upon presentation of appropriate identification, and to authorized external users, for the purposes of quiet study and appropriate research activity. It is available only during hours of service, and must be vacated at closing. Cell Phones. Cell phones may not be used in the library. Children. Unattended children are not allowed in the library. This is a private, graduate school library, and is not an appropriate study facility for school-age children. Food and Beverages. Open food and beverages and their consumption are not permitted in the library. Laptop Computers. The library is a teaching and learning space. As such, a certain amount of noise is to be expected when using library facilities. This results from using CD/ROMs, laptops, staff workstations, public computers, and staff assistance to those in need. Please use laptops as quietly as possible. If you are disturbed by someone else’s noisy keyboard, courteously inform the person of your dilemma—he or she may be able to turn off the keyboard sound or may be willing to move. If necessary, the library staff will arbitrate a compromise. Any software that generates continual or intermittent streams of sound must be either muted or taken outside the library. Unsafe wiring is not permitted. The library is not responsible for lost data on student laptops or diskettes and reserves the right to disconnect any wiring that is unsafe. Typewriters are not available for your use, and are not permitted in the library. Security. We strive to make the library a safe place for women and men, as well as for valuable resources. The campus is protected by armed security, and escorts are available to walk you to and from the library at night. You may request this service after 5 p.m. at the Circulation Desk. Please report any suspicious persons or activities to library staff, so that we can call for assistance. Please do not leave your personal belongings and laptops unattended in the library. Fuller Seminary assumes no responsibility for any personal property lost or stolen. Library Workstations and Databases. Please refer to our policy, posted on our web site, for important details on the availability and use of these resources: www.fuller.edu/library/computerlab. Related questions should be directed to the director of the library or the reference librarian.
Mail CenterThe Fuller Seminary Mail Center is a postal contract station which provides stamps as well as insured, certified, registered, and express mail service. Mail which requires special services (such as certified, registered, insured, and express mail) must be in by 3 p.m. The hours for the Mail Center are 8 to 11:45 a.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Mail Center observes all government and seminary holidays and closes for special seminary functions. All new full-time students receive a mailbox upon registration. You are full-time when registered for 12 units (in most programs; 8 units in Theology and Intercultural Studies Ph.D. programs) or more each quarter throughout the year, including the Summer Quarter. You may also receive a mailbox on campus if you are an international student or a resident of Fuller Housing. If you are without a mailbox, you must arrange with your professors to pick up your graded term papers and other assignments at the professor’s discretion. Students who do receive a mailbox are advised that it is to be used for campus mail only. All personal mail received by the Mail Center will either be forwarded to your current home address or returned to the sender, at the discretion of Mail Center personnel. The U.S. Postal Service does not handle forwarding of mail from the Mail Center address. If you are leaving for over two weeks, you must notify the Mail Center or your box may be closed. When graduating, you must notify the Mail Center by completing a Mailbox Closure Form. Mail will usually be placed in your mailbox by noon, Monday through Friday. No deliveries are made on the weekend. Mail is cleared from the center by 4 p.m. daily and taken to the Post Office. Outgoing mail may be deposited in the drop slot near the service window in the Mail Center lobby. All campus mail must include the recipient’s name and box number as well as the sender’s name and box number. Hours for stuffing boxes with fliers or memos for campus organizations and events are from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. United Parcel Service (UPS) pickup is available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 and 11 a.m. only. A $2.50 service charge is added to the cost of each package. For more information, visit the Mail Center located on the first floor of Payton Hall, or call 626-584-5207.
Residential CommunityOur 35 different residential communities seek to be intentionally Christ-centered living/learning environments where residents participate in creating a loving and respectful home- and family-like community. Community Coordinators and Korean Advisors. Living in each of our complexes are Community Coordinators who facilitate events, provide advocacy, assist with mediation of residential conflicts, and serve as an emergency resource for residents. The Department of Residential Community also employs Community Korean Advisers and Community Korean Assistant Advisers to partner with Community Coordinators in welcoming Korean residents to their new neighborhood and facilitating relationships between Korean and non-Korean residents, as well as provide other related support. Community Life Centers and Playgrounds. We have several residential Community Life Centers that host various support groups and programs and serve as gathering places for fellowship. We also have two playgrounds with modern equipment and attractive seating for parents and other Fuller community members. Intentional Communities. Fuller Housing’s three intentional communities offer cooperative living in shared homes and cohousing apartments. In these communities, residents share meals and community life more fully. Our largest intentional community consists of nineteen cohousing apartments clustered around a central common house, while others are large shared houses with smaller houses or apartments adjacent. One community is an urban-theme community and another has members actively engaged in children-at-risk issues and concerns. These communities require a special application process in addition to the regular application process for Fuller Housing. English Conversation Classes for International Spouses. These classes seek to improve English skills, build community, and increase confidence and understanding in relating to American culture for international spouses and family members. These noncredit classes are offered on two levels each quarter and are cosponsored by the International Services Office, the English as a Second Language Office, and Residential Community. Activities for Kids and Youth. Children of students and staff can build relationships with each other and the seminary community through regular events and activities which promote spiritual and character formation. The Residential Community Office works closely with Student Housing as well as Student Life and Services to foster a living/learning environment. For more information on one of these ResCom offerings, visit www.fuller.edu/housing/rescom/ResCom%20index.asp. You can contact the Residential Community Office at 626-584-5680 or rescom@fuller.edu.
Student Health Insurance OfficeThe Student Health Insurance Office serves you by informing you of your insurance options, providing you the necessary enrollment forms and insurance company information, processing your insurance enrollment, and acting as a liaison between you and the insurance companies. The Student Health Insurance Office is available to assist you with your insurance enrollment and if you should have problems with the processing of your insurance claims. You are responsible for submitting your enrollment materials each quarter by the insurance deadlines (by the first Friday of each quarter), and for following the guidelines or procedures of your insurance company (e.g., which doctor to see, obtaining preauthorization for certain procedures, and processing your insurance claims, if applicable, in a timely manner). Enrollment forms, brochures, and health insurance information are available to you online and in the Student Health Insurance Office located in the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison. The Student Health Insurance Office is open most times between 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Check the Student Health Insurance Office voice mail at 626-584-5438 for exceptions. For further information, view the website at www.fuller.edu/student_health_insurance, or contact the Student Health Insurance Office at 626-584-5438 or email: hr-student-ins@dept.fuller.edu.
Student Life and ServicesThe Office of Student Life and Services (SLS) is responsible for services and programs which support you in your academic, spiritual, and professional development. Services include:
Writing CenterThe Writing Center is available to any student, American or international, who would like help editing his or her writing. We edit the papers with you and teach you how to strengthen your academic writing to meet faculty expectations in terms of content, organization, citation, language use, mechanics, and vocabulary. Appointments should be at least three days before your paper is due. The Writing Center can edit electronically for Microsoft Word users. A minimal fee covers both the editing of your paper as well as your editing tutorial. The following services are available. Online Editing Services. This option is useful for those papers that are already structurally strong, and simply need that final polish. Typically, a one-day turnover time is necessary, but may need more time for longer papers. Please send email and attach the paper to cal-writing@cp.fuller.edu. The paper should be doubled spaced and 12 point font. Special arrangements need to be made if editing service is needed on weekends. One-on-One Appointment Service. Individual appointments are available to students who want to meet with an editor to focus on grammar editing as well as organization and content. It is a great place to receive editing and tutoring that are specific to your needs. Writing Workshop. The Writing Center also offers free writing workshops throughout the year to help students clarify their topics, expand ideas, write effective thesis, and cite properly. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Writing Center at 626-396-6073, or email cal-writing@cp.fuller.edu.
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