Student life and Services
A college is more than class instruction; for those who affirm its goals, it becomes a way of life. How effective, and valued, a college education may be depends to a large degree upon the careful selection of those activities beyond the classroom which best facilitate personal development. A significant, yet balanced participation in church outreach programs, campus social activities, daily physical exercise, and college cultural events adds wholeness to student life and brings the student closer to Atlantic Union College's goal - students who are both competent and complete.
Chaplain's Office
The chaplain coordinates efforts in pastoral care for the College community. Students interested in exploring their faith, understanding the meaning of personal crises, participating in religious activities, or serving in ministry to the community may contact the Chaplain.
The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides services to students who desire help from professional counselors. Services are designed to help students deal with the pressures of college life. Issues commonly addressed are: separation from parents, relationship conflicts, loneliness, depression, stress, eating disorders, and incest, rape, sexuality and career choices. The goal is to help students understand the situations in their past that have contributed to their present and, therefore, to enable them to more effectively plan their future. Issues can be worked through individually or in a group setting. All counseling is strictly confidential. Appointments can be made by calling the Counseling Center at 978-368-2295.
Health Services
This service is under the direction of a registered nurse and includes daily office hours for examination and care. Consultation and counseling about a wide variety of medically related matters are available. The college physician is on campus once a week. If students need to see a doctor at other times, the nurse can assist in finding a physician. Emergency services are available at Clinton Hospital which is approximately three miles from the campus. All undergraduate and graduate students full-time and part-time must present evidence of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella (the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires two [2] shots), tetanus within the last ten years, and Hepatitis B (three [3] shots). ALL new students must also present a physician’s report indicating a physical examination and a tuberculosis test within the last twelve (12) months and evidence of meningitis vaccination.
Student Housing
The College's residence halls are designed to facilitate Christian maturity. Keeping this in mind, single students under the age of 23 are required to live in the College residence halls. A limited number of student apartments are available on or adjacent to campus for students who are married and/or single parents. Petitions are available at the Student Services office for students under age 23 wishing to live outside the residence halls with an immediate family relative and/or employees of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. While first preference for student apartments is given to those who are married and/or single parents, students 21 years of age may petition to live in on-campus housing.
Student Missions
The Student Missions office provides an exciting opportunity for students to impact the world for Christ. Through short term missionary projects, overseas mission calls, and taskforce work here within North America, students can respond to the Lord’s great commission: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” If you feel God is calling you to serve as a student missionary, please contact the Student Missions office.
Student Support Services
This office provides resources and services for students beginning with the freshman year through the senior year. Support for the freshmen includes a comprehensive orientation, mentoring and tutoring services, and assistance with problem-solving skills. For seniors and graduates of the College, assistance is available in finding employment. No charge is made to the student or graduate for providing this service. For all students there is help with career exploration, job skills seminars, and a job bank.
Testing Services
Atlantic Union College is a testing center for many national programs such as Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), Dental Admissions Test (DAT), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and American College Testing Program (ACT). For more information or to schedule a test call Admissions at 978-368-2239. The Center for Academic Success offers in-house testing for a substantial portion of accommodations documentation. Preparation for standardized testing and assistance with obtaining accommodations on these tests is also available. For more information call 978-368-2417.
