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STUDENT RESOURCESAll-Seminary ChapelThe seminary community is centered in worship. This takes several forms such as devotions in class, worship times at special events and social gatherings, worship in denominational chapels, and worship in the languages of Korean, Japanese, and Spanish. However, central to the worship life at Fuller is All-Seminary Chapel. This weekly worship service is a time for the entire Fuller community, in the midst of our doctrinal, cultural, and generational diversity, to come together in one place to worship the triune God in spirit and truth through a diverse range of worship expressions. As we come together as one body, our focus is on our shared faith in Christ rather than our doctrinal differences. All-Seminary Chapel is celebrated on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am - 10:45 am during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. The Summer quarter chapel schedule varies and is announced at the end of the Spring quarter. Fuller's weekly campus paper lists locations and other details about the services, in addition to annual worship events such as Day of Prayer, Baccalaureate, and other special services. It is our desire to involve the Fuller community in the leadership of chapel services. If you would like more information about ways to serve, please call 626-584-5560, or E-mail chapel@dept.fuller.edu and mention your area(s) of interest and ability. Use the same number or email address if you would like additional information about chapels or are interested in starting a grassroots worship service. Visit our website at www.fuller.edu/student_life/chapel.asp
Bulletin BoardsCampus bulletin boards are located in the Garth and by the Mail Center. Advertising. Members of the campus community and campus organizations may post notices on campus boards designated "General Use." Persons or groups who wish to advertise and are not seminary faculty, staff, or students, or sponsored by a seminary organization may advertise in the campus paper (the SEMI) only. Kiosks located in the patio areas by the library are reserved for use by campus offices and organizations only. Guidelines for use are posted on the kiosks. "General Use" boards are reserved for use by students, staff, and faculty of Fuller Seminary. Notices may be self-posted according to the guidelines posted on the boards. Due to size limits, please post notices which are 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches only. The seminary assumes no responsibility for posting or for the information which is posted. Use at your own risk. Posting is not permitted on walls, windows, mirrors, or other building surfaces. Other campus boards are managed by campus offices and organizations and are reserved for material of interest to their specific membership. Board of Declaration. The Board of Declaration, Fuller's "Wittenberg Door," is the place where students, staff, faculty, and administrators can freely voice their opinions and concerns in writing. Under the care of the director of Student Life and Services, it is located in the Garth, outside Payton 101. Articles can be posted by individuals, and must include the submitter's initials, box number, or email address, as well as the date posted. Any items posted anonymously will be removed. Properly posted articles will remain on the board for approximately three weeks, after which they are removed and kept by the director of Student Life and Services. Job boards. On-campus job boards are located near the Human Resources Office (490 East Walnut Street, second floor) and in the Garth. The Psychology Students' Employment Opportunities Board is located on the second floor of the Psychology Building.
Campus Chaplains (Pastoral Care Team)Fuller's Pastoral Care Team consists of mature men and women who are available for prayer and counsel. Pastoral Care Team members are advanced master or doctoral level students appointed by the dean of their school and supervised by the Dean of Students. They are experienced in pastoral and spiritual care and respected in the seminary community. They are also committed to respecting the privacy of those with whom they meet. You are welcome to meet or pray with a member of the Pastoral Care Team (also known as “chaplains”) at any time during your seminary journey. Students connect with the chaplains for reasons such as guidance in their relationship with God, encouragement in their relationships with others, transition challenges, discernment regarding ministry direction, and locating resources such as retreat centers or ongoing spiritual counsel. You may contact any member of the Pastoral Care Team of your choosing, regardless of whether or not the chaplain is from your particular school. To speak with a chaplain, contact the Pastoral Care Office at 626-584-5322 or Student Life and Services at 626-584-5435.
Campus PipelineCampus Pipeline is a free, personalized Internet portal that provides you with 24-hour access to Fuller Seminary resources and information. You can customize your own page with individualized Internet content, such as news, sports, information, and links; Internet search tools; and convenient links to campus resources. You'll receive relevant Fuller announcements when you log in, and you'll have your own lifetime Campus Pipeline email account, with the ability to forward mail to it from other addresses you may have, or from it to another address. Also, though Campus Pipeline, you'll have secure access at all times to your class schedule, your student account, your grades (current and past), and your financial aid file, including such things as your loan history at Fuller and information about your current financial aid offers and awards. If you are a student at Fuller, just point your browser to cp.fuller.edu to set up and start using your Campus Pipeline account. If you have any problems setting up or accessing a Campus Pipeline account, contact the Registrar's Office at 626-584-5408, or reg-services@dept.fuller.edu.
Complaint ResolutionIf you are concerned that a community standard may have been violated by a seminary employee, a student, or a duly authorized campus organization, please refer to the section of this handbook titled the Official Statements of Fuller. If you have private concerns or grievances with others in the Fuller community that do not involve violations of seminary standards, you should first try to resolve your conflicts with those directly involved. (In most cases, discussion on a one-to-one basis works best.) There are times, however, when you may feel such an attempt at clarification and resolution was inadequate or misunderstood, leaving the conflict unresolved. If this situation occurs, you may make an appointment with the dean of students, who will discuss the concern with you and help you locate resources for resolving the problem. The Office of Student Life and Services is located on the second floor of Kreyssler Hall, and is open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 626-584-5437.
Counseling ServicesThe School of Psychology, offers services through its outpatient clinic, Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS). Clinical services are provided by students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. or Psy.D. programs, or the Marriage and Family Therapy programs. FPFS serves children, adolescents, and adults through individual, couple, family, and group therapy. FPFS is located on the second floor of the Psychology Building at 180 North Oakland Ave. Psychotherapy services for School of Theology and School of Intercultural Studies students are offered at reduced rates. Licensed psychologists and marriage and family therapists are available at a higher rate. Some of the specific services offered are:
For more information, or to make an appointment, call 626-584-5555.
Emergency Student SearchUpon learning of a death, serious illnes, or accident that has occurred in your family, someone from the Registrar's Office or the Office of Student Life and Services will attempt to locate you in class. Otherwise, classes are not interrupted to deliver messages. When a member of your family or a friend calls to leave an emergency message, a staff member carefully discusses the nature of the emergency with the caller in order to determine the best course of action. The Registrar's Office can be reached at 626-584-5408.
EmploymentCareer Services. If you are looking for full- or part-time community, ministry, psychology, or mission jobs, you should begin your search in the Career Services Office located on the lower level of the Student Service Center at 250 N. Madison. For more information, refer to the section about Career Services in the Offices and Services section of this handbook, or their website at www.fuller.edu/career. Church-related internships. If you are interested in a church-related internship, you should contact the Office of Field Education located in Carnell Hall. Field Education staff members will help you determine which churches will be most helpful to you as you seek to fulfill your field education requirements. For details, call 626-584-5377. On-campus Employment. Full-time, part-time, temporary, and work-study positions are available on campus. The best way to view and apply for open positions is on the internet at www.fuller.edu/employment/hr/jobs. Online job listings are updated continuously throughout the week. Additionally, a listing of open positions, including hiring manager contact information, is posted weekly in the Human Resources Office (490 East Walnut, second floor) and in the Garth on a bulletin board outside the Refectory. Step-by-step instructions for applying are available online ( www.fuller.edu/employment/hr/instructions.asp). If you do not have Internet access, a computer is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Human Resources Office in the HR Resource Center. Hard copy applications are also available upon request. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Human Resources at 626-396-6043 or employment@fuller.edu. Please be aware that Fuller has a decentralized hiring process where hiring managers in their respective departments are responsible for scheduling and conducting interviews and making the actual hiring decisions for positions in their department. Therefore, should you wish to follow up on a particular position after you apply, please be sure to contact the applicable hiring manager. Note: International Students must see the immigration advisor in the International Services Office before considering employment other than Fuller Seminary assistantships awarded as financial aid. Certain types of visas may limit an international student's job options. Attention: All School of Psychology students must contact the director of clinical training before accepting psychology-related positions.
Food ServicesCoffee By the Books. Part of Fuller Seminary Bookstore, Coffee By the Books is a European-style coffee bar. Espresso drinks, Italian pastries and panini, coffee and fruit smoothies, and fine beverages are the celebrated fare. In the tradition of bookstore cafés, we offer atmosphere, fine music, and gift items as well. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Refectory. The campus cafeteria, known as the Refectory, is located on the first floor of Payton Hall, next to the Garth. It is open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Refectory serves a variety of breakfast and lunch specials, salads, a variety of Mexican entrees, barbeques and exhibition cooking, drinks, and desserts. The Refectory is closed on weekends and holidays.
Health InsuranceFuller Theological Seminary offers you and your family the opportunity to purchase health and dental insurance. At present, Fuller offers three health insurance plans: Delos Plans A and B (available to all students) and Blue Cross (available only to students who are required to have insurance). In addition, Fuller offers a dental plan that is available to all students who reside in California. Insurance Required. Fuller’s policies require you as a student to enroll in one of Fuller's health insurance plans or successfully complete the online waiver process if you meet any of the following criteria:
Eligibility. Only students meeting one or more of the above criteria are eligible to purchase Blue Cross coverage through the seminary. Any student, including extension students, registered for at least 1 unit in a quarter may purchase one of the Delos plans on a voluntary basis without having to meet the above criteria. For additional eligibility information, see the Delos brochure and the Blue Cross form on the Fuller website, in the student health insurance packet, or in the Student Health Insurance Office, which is located on the third floor of the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison. Waiver. You can waive purchasing Fuller's insurance if you have comparable medical insurance coverage and you successfully complete the online waiver process at www.renstudent.com/fuller. Additional information on the waiver process is available online at www.fuller.edu/student_health_insurance. Plan Comparisons. The Student Health Insurance office strongly urges you to review both medical policies and their benefits in order to choose a suitable plan for yourself and your family, if applicable. Blue Cross, as a health maintenance organization (HMO), provides preventive medical coverage, in addition to coverage for illnesses and injuries. Delos plans provide coverage only for illnesses and accidents. A comparison sheet with a summary of the benefits and costs of these plans is available from the Student Health Insurance Office or online at www.fuller.edu/student_health_insurance. Deadlines. The Fall Quarter is considered the beginning of the academic year. You can switch from one insurance plan to another only during the Fall Quarter registration period. This period begins during Registration Week in August and ends the Friday of the first week of classes. If you are enrolling in summer intensive classes (regardless of which session), you are required to submit your enrollment forms to the Student Health Insurance Office or apply for one of the Nationwide plans online at www.renstudent.com/fuller by the first week of the ten-week session. Note: The deadline for submitting enrollment forms, applying for Delos insurance online, or canceling insurance is always the Friday of the first week of classes. Students are encouraged to complete the enrollment process prior to registration. If you are not required to have health insurance and do not submit your student health insurance enrollment forms by the deadline, you will not be covered. If you are required to have coverage and you have not successfully completed the online waiver process at www.renstudent.com/fuller, then you will be added to one of Fuller's health insurance plans and the applicable premium will be added to your student account. Student Health Insurance Office. The 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 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.
ID/Library CardsStudent identification cards are produced for you by the Registrar's Office at your first registration. This color photo ID card also serves as your McAlister Library card. Your ID/library card is intended for use throughout your time at Fuller. We will update the validation on it annually (Fall through Summer), rather than replacing it. Even if you stop taking classes for a while, hang on to it for use when you resume. If you lose your card, replacement cards are available at the Registrar's Office for $5. There is no charge for replacing a card due to a legal name change. Your student ID card will help you identify yourself and your records at various Fuller offices, and may also help you obtain discounts on transportation and entertainment in the Los Angeles area. If you don't have a Fuller ID card or need a replacement, come to the Registrar's Office. It only takes a few minutes. We're just inside the front door of the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison. If you are studying at one of Fuller's extension sites, your local extension office can take a picture, email it to us, and we will make your ID card and return it to the extension office.
Lost and FoundThe main Fuller Seminary lost and found resource is located at the switchboard in the lobby of Payton Hall. A secondary location is the Registrar's Office service counter in the Student Service Building at 250 North Madison. Both locations are open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except the Registrar's Office is closed Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.) to assist students who have lost or found an item. Proper identification is required to retrieve lost items.
New Student OrientationNew Student Orientation, sponsored by Student Life and Services (SLS), introduces you to campus life, acquaints you with Fuller's vision and goals, communicates registration procedures and curriculum information, and provides opportunities for interaction with faculty, administration, and other students. All entering students are expected and encouraged to attend. Since the majority of Fuller students enter in the Fall Quarter, Welcome Week, a week-long orientation which includes New Student Registration, is held the week before Fall Quarter classes begin. Those students who enter Fuller in the Summer Quarter are invited to attend Fall Welcome Week. For those who enter in Winter or Spring Quarters, a one-day orientation takes place either just prior to or on that quarter's first day of classes. These students may also attend the more extensive Fall Welcome Week.
International Services Office (ISO) conducts a special orientation for international students in conjunction with Fall Welcome Week. This special orientation provides an opportunity for international students to meet with staff who will assist them throughout their time at Fuller. For more information, the orientation coordinator is located on the second floor of Kreyssler Hall (above the Catalyst) and can be reached at 626-584-5435 or via email at sls-office@dept.fuller.edu.
Parking and Vehicle RegulationsStudents who park on campus must purchase a parking permit and decal for their car, motorcycle, or moped at the beginning of each quarter. The decal is to be displayed on the lower right corner of the car’s rear window or on the rear fender of the motorcycle or moped. There are five categories of parking on the Fuller campus, indicated by five colors of permits. You should check the parking map to determine the lots available for parking. The parking map is available at the parking office, or can be downloaded by clicking here (the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required).Parking is also available a short distance from the Fuller campus at Lake Avenue Church (included on the parking map). The seminary’s Parking Regulations are also available in the Parking Office in the lower level of the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison Avenue. If you park your vehicle improperly or park without a permit in Fuller lots, you will be ticketed. Parking Regulations, including regulations for bicycles and mopeds, can be obtained in the Parking Office or downloaded by clicking here (the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is required). For more information about parking, contact the Parking Office at 626-584-5450. The parking supervisor will schedule an appointment with you to provide information or to discuss parking citation disputes. California Drivers’ Licenses and Auto Registration. California has strict laws about residents obtaining a California driver’s license and automobile registration within 20 days after residency has been established. If you are moving to Pasadena from out of state, you should call the Department of Motor Vehicles to learn the requirements. Out-of-state students are not exempt from the regulations. The information number for the DMV is 1-800-777-0133. The DMV website is www.dmv.ca.gov. Bicycle Licences. The state of California requires that all bicycles be licensed. Licensing may reduce the threat of theft. And, if a bicycle is stolen, a license helps police find the owner if it is recovered. Licenses are available from the Pasadena Police Department. Bicycle and Moped Parking. Fuller Seminary also has rules regarding bicycles and mopeds. Riding bicycles, mopeds or skateboards on the Fuller campus is prohibited. No bicycles, motorized bicycles, or mopeds are allowed on campus, except in authorized parking spaces and racks. For security reasons, please use a U-lock to lock bicycles in designated bike racks. Violators will be issued a citation from the Parking Office. Motorcycle and moped riders should note that they are required to purchase a parking permit and decal at quarterly registration or in the Parking Office. Motorcycles and mopeds may be parked in parking spaces designated for motorcycle parking. Only bicycles and small electric scooters may be parked in the bike racks. You can register your bicycle at the Security/Parking Office. Please bring your bicycle to the office, where you will complete a form and have a picture of your bicycle taken.
Public TransportationTo help students with transportation to and from the Pasadena campus, the Office of Auxiliary Services provides a "$36-a-Month-for-Unlimited-Rides-on-the-Bus" program. There is a $1 application fee and a 20-day processing period. Students are required to provide proof of enrollment at Fuller and valid California identification. The Office of Auxiliary Services can assist you with bus routes/schedules, and also sell bus tokens. For more information or to receive an application form, come by the Office of Auxiliary Services located on the second floor of the 490 E. Walnut Street, or phone 626-584-5440.
PublicationsFuller Focus. Published three times a year, Fuller Focus includes alumni/ae feature stories, campus news, alumni/ae updates, faculty activities, and other subjects of interest to the Fuller community. It is mailed around the world to Fuller alumni/ae and friends, and distributed to faculty, staff, and students. Published by the Offices of Public Affairs and Publications, Fuller Focus welcomes comments, suggestions, and inquiries about contributions. the SEMI. The Office of Student Life and Services (SLS) publishes the SEMI, Fuller's campus paper. The paper is published weekly during the Fall through Spring Quarters and monthly during the summer. Students, faculty, and staff contribute articles and editorials. The paper is a forum and voice for issues, information, and events of interest to the Fuller community. It also provides advertising space for churches, individuals, and outside businesses at a reasonable rate. For more information about contributing tothe SEMI, call 626-584-5285 or email semi-editor@dept.fuller.edu. For advertising rates, contact the SEMI office at 626-584-5430, semi-ads@dept.fuller.edu, or drop by the SEMI office on the second floor of Kreyssler Hall, above the Catalyst. Theology, News and Notes. Originally created by Fuller professor William Sanford LaSor, Theology, News and Notes, Fuller's scholarly journal, has a more than 50-year tradition at the seminary. The journal deals with a variety of ministry issues from a theological perspective. Managed by an Editorial Board made up of Fuller faculty and alumni/ae, it is edited and produced by Fuller's Office of Publications and published three times a year, in fall, winter,and spring. Theology, News and Notes is available to Fuller's alumni/ae and friends of the seminary around the world, and distributed to the faculty, students, and staff.
SecuritySecurity is a serious concern in any urban area such as Pasadena. To help address this concern, Fuller has hired Post Alarm Systems/Security to provide greater security for you, your personal belongings, and the seminary campus. Officers employed by Post Security patrol the campus, as well as outlying areas of Fuller housing, with a fully marked and outfitted patrol car. Post Security provides eight hours of patrol services daily, seven days a week, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. A uniformed officer is also stationed on campus between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The officer answers all security calls, conducts inspections of reported trespassers and security discrepancies, and patrols the parking lots. Post Security Officers are bonded and authorized by the State of California to carry firearms. They are also certified in First Aid and CPR. If you see or hear anything suspicious, you should immediately call Campus Security at 626-584-5444 or the dispatcher at 626-446-7159. If you are in danger, or witness a crime in progress, call 911 immediately. Phone stickers imprinted with the Post number are available in the Security or Auxiliary Services Offices. The response service is available 24 hours daily, but allow more time during nonpatrol hours. Patrols are only aids in security. You are encouraged to take your own security precautions as well. You should take responsibility for your safety by avoiding potentially dangerous situations. Members of the Fuller community are encouraged to use the Security Escort Service, to attend security programs on campus, to lock their cars, rooms, and apartments, to get to know their neighbors, and to be alert to the security risks in urban settings such as Pasadena. If you contact Post Security, please cooperate with security personnel by identifying yourself and explaining the situation. Additional security information is available in the Security Office, located in the lower level of the Student Service Center at 250 North Madison Ave. Information on crime statistics is available on the Fuller website at www.fuller.edu/finaid (click on the "Consumer Information" link).
Security Escort ServiceBecause of Fuller’s urban setting, the seminary provides a Campus Security Escort Service. This service, which offers personal protection to students, faculty, administrators, and staff, is operated by student personnel. The security staff relies on the entire Fuller community to inform them of any suspicious behavior, vagrancy, or vandalism. Student escorts are available to walk individuals to and from the library, parking lots, classrooms, offices, and campus housing from dusk until a quarter-hour after McAlister Library closes, on Monday through Saturday. Escort personnel are identifiable by shirts, jackets, and hats that bear the Fuller security logo. They carry flashlights, pepper spray, mobile transmitters, an official identification card, and barcode scanners. (The scanners are used to maintain a database of security lock-up rounds and to document security incidents.) To request an escort after 5 p.m., call the Security Office located at the Switchboard on the first floor of Payton Hall, at 626-584-5450. In-house phones for calling the Security Office (at ext. 5450) are available outside Travis Auditorium, in Payton Hall classrooms, Psychology Building classrooms, and at the front desk of the library.
Student Wives GroupsSUPPORT (Student wives Uniting, Praying, Preparing, Overcoming, Renewing Together) offers morning and evening groups designed to strengthen and encourage personal and spiritual growth in various roles in marriage, parenting, and ministry in the Body of Christ. Each group offers opportunities to build relationships and helps in practical ways in daily living. Under the leadership of Janna McConnell, each group provides loving support and weekly fellowship, prayer, sharing, and Bible study. Childcare is provided Wednesday mornings only. For more information, contact Janna McConnell at 626-798-5925.
Telephones On CampusThere is a pay phone located in the Garth. There is an in-house phone for calling on-campus extensions at the Switchboard. In-house telephones are available at Travis Auditorium, in Payton classrooms, in Psychology Building classrooms, in the lobby of the Student Service Center, and at the front desk of the library for calling Escort Services or emergency numbers.
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