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NEW STUDENTORIENTATION GUIDE

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Welcome from SGA PresidentLions,

The time has come. I hope you are just as excited to join this community of faculty, staff, administration, and other fellow lions, as we are! I believe that God has placed you here for a specific reason and purpose. My name is Noah Cheney and I will be serving as your representative to administration as Student Body President for the upcoming year.

It is an exciting time here at ENC. Students from across the world are ready to start or continue their educational journey alongside you. What a better way to start college than new student orientation? There will be activities, sporting events, and other games to help introduce you to this lively campus that welcomes you with open arms. While it may seem that walking across the stage for graduation is forever from now, let me assure you that it will be here before you know it.

During your time here, I hope you realize that our Student Government Association (SGA) is a resource for you. It is our duty to advocate for and empower students across all fields of study to make your experience at ENC the best it can possibly be. Our campus thrives on students like you who get involved in what the campus has to offer and what you can offer this campus. I challenge you to get involved. ENC is a campus full of opportunities and it’s your responsibility to not let those opportunities pass by.

If I can give you any advice, I would say to put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to try new things. Pour your heart and soul into this community and it will reciprocate that back to you. I promise you that if you do those small things, you will not be disappointed with your time at ENC. If you immerse yourself in this community, I can assure you that you will be surrounded by people who support you, care for you, and will encourage you. All the while, making fun, life-long memories and friendships here at ENC.

As you have the time in your busy schedule, I encourage you to make your way into the Mann Student Center and introduce yourself to me and your other SGA representatives. If you have any questions or thoughts, I would love to hear them. You have already made an excellent decision in choosing ENC. I cannot wait to see the impact that you will have on our campus. We are so excited to have you here. Welcome home.

Best wishes,

Noah CheneyStudent Body President studentgovernment@enc.edu

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Orientation ExpectationsAt Eastern Nazarene College, students are expected to maintain high standards of personal conduct consistent with ethical Christian behavior. The College anticipates that students who voluntarily associate with ENC live within the principles of our Christian community of learning. In general, these principles include Christian standards of honesty, civility, morality, and the honoring of one’s person as the residence of God’s Holy Spirit.

ENC students have voluntarily chosen to attend a private, church-affiliated college, and thus accept the responsibility to honor the rules and regulations of ENC when they submit their application. At that time, they commit to the College’s community guidelines. Upon initial enrollment, students agree to the covenant policies and principles while they are students at ENC. This covenant applies both to your time as a student, and your time at orientation.

Here are some helpful points to remember:

• Be respectful of all people at all times, including behavior, appropriate language and providing your undivided attention to the presenters.

• No alcohol, smoking, vaping, or use of drugs, regardless of the age of participant, are permitted during any of the orientation programs or in the residence halls. Students are advised that the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs may jeopardize their participation in orientation and their status at the college.

• Attend all sessions and remain on campus at all times during the session.

• Be back inside your assigned residence hall by 11:00pm during Summer orientation.

• If you have any questions see the ENC Student Handbook found in the Student Resource Section of the Website: https://enc.edu/undergraduate/student-life/student-resources/

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Residential LifeThe purpose of Residential Life at ENC is to provide a living/learning environment that encourages holistic student development in the everyday living experiences of students. Approximatley 75% of ENC students live on campus. Living in the residence halls at ENC encourages students to grow spiritually, personally, and professionally as they live and learn together in an intentional environment that fosters student success.

Residential Life StaffThe Residential Life team is comprised of professional staff and undergraduate student leaders who are dedicated to supporting student learning and community development through creating an environment conducive to personal growth and academic success. This includes managing day to day operations and facilities, creating programs and activities to build a sense of belonging, and assisting with student well-being and safety.

Life on CampusEach student who lives on campus will receive a twin bed and mattress, a desk and chair, a wardrobe or dresser, and recycle bin to use for the year. All rooms have wall-mounted lighting, window and coverings, and each room is painted off-white. Each room is also wired for cable television and internet services and all have wireless internet access.

Receiving Mail and PackagesThe ENC mail room, located in the Mann Student Center, provides USPS services. All students are assigned a mailbox. Campus offices, USPS, as well as deliveries from UPS and FedEx will be delivered to the mailroom for pickup. All mail should be addressed: Student Name, Box #, 23 East Elm Ave. Quincy, MA 02170.

On Campus StorageTagged containers may be stored in limited hall storage areas as approved by Residential Life staff. Limited summer storage is available for students who live 500 miles away or further.

Welcome!

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HousekeepingENC's housekeeping team cleans bathrooms and other common areas throughout the halls every weekday that the school is open. Students are responsible to keep hallways clear of personal items, to take out their own trash, and to clean up any messes that they make beyond normal space usage. Students may bring their personal trash to the large compacting dumpster and recycling dumpster just outside the Mann Student Center near the Facilities office entrance. Additional dumpsters are provided near the Facilities garage for electronics, furniture, etc. Students should follow instructions for trash removal when they move in and out of the halls.

LaundryENC is pleased to provide free-start washing machines and dryers within each residential hall for those residents to use as needed. Students provide their own detergent and are responsible to rotate and remove laundry responsibly. Students may track when machines are empty or their laundry cycle is complete by going to laundry.enc.edu.

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Commuter LifeStudents who commute to campus are encouraged to become fully engaged in the life of the College. This includes participation in extra-curricular activities, such as commuter council events, ministry teams, varsity athletics, intramurals and social events. Consult the Student Government Association (SGA) for additional information. In addition, commuter students can have their student ID formatted to allow access to campus buildings. The student ID card serves as a “swipe card” to allow entrance to areas such as parlors (Munro, Spangenberg, and the Underground), the 24-hour student lounge in the library and the gymnasium. Commuter students are subject to the same hours in campus facilities (including lounges) as resident students.

Lockers are available for commuter students free of charge. These lockers are located in the Mann Student Center. Students must register for a locker and can do so in the Student Development Office.

Commuter Student Organization is sponsored through the Student Government Association (SGA). The council sponsors commuter breakfasts and events throughout the semester. Each year commuter students elect a president to the Commuter Council who serves as part of the Student Senate.

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Dining OptionsThe Commons is the main cafeteria of the college located in the Mann Student Center. At the commons, you will find a variety of different dining options including gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. The College dining hall (The Commons) provides meals prepared by Pioneer College Caterers, Inc. Students who reside in residence halls are required to be on a meal plans. The cafeteria is open 7am-7pm daily.

The Dugout is a grill and snack bar located in the Mann Student Center offering sandwiches, burgers, cold beverages, and much more. The Dugout offers a limited menu of food, made to order for each customer. In addition to any of the meal plans, students and members of the community who have valid college IDs, can establish a declining balance account via their ENC ID card. Students on all meal plans will also be able to transfer up to 25 meals per semester in the Dugout.

Hebrews Café offers Starbucks coffee products. Coffee is freshly brewed every two hours, with varieties of coffee rotated on a daily basis. Hot beverages as well as cold beverages are offered. Assortment of pastries, cookies and other favorites are rotated in our pastry display area. For those non-coffee lovers, tea, fruit juices and other varieties of bottled drinks are available.

Meal PlansAll undergraduate residential students will be automatically enrolled in an unlimited continuous access meal plan. This meal plan includes access to the cafeteria, 25 transfer meals to be used at the Dugout, as well as $50 worth of Cub Cash to be used at either the Dugout or the Hebrews Cafe.

Commuters have the option to enroll in a range of meal plans. Commuters are also welcome to add as much Cub Cash as they would like using the steps described below. Please see flyer in your NSO folder for more details. Contact sdo@enc.edu with questions.

Questions or concerns regarding food allergies or any dietary restrictions can be submitted to the director of food services at diningservices@enc.edu.

Cub CashSome meal plans come with Cub Cash that can be used to purchase food and beverages from both the Hebrews Café and the Dugout. Additional Cub Cash can be purchased through the director of food services in the form of cash or check, or online at http://enc.pcconline.net. Each dollar that is purchased in Cub Cash will be credited with a 10% bonus (for example, a $25 purchase earns $27.50 of spending credit). A balance at the end of the fall semester will carry over to the spring semester. However, any dollars left at the end of the academic year will be forfeited. Money for Cub Cash can be purchased anytime during the academic year.

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TransportationParking PermitsAll motor vehicles operated by students (including commuters) must be registered with campus security and properly display a current ENC and Out of State (if applicable) parking sticker at all times if the vehicle will be parked on campus or other property of ENC at any time. Due to parking constraints, freshmen are unable to attain parking passes during their first year at ENC. The student permit allows parking in the Waterston Parking Lot, located only 150 yards from the center of campus. If you are a student that is from outside of Massachusetts, you must register your car through the state; this sticker can be picked up at the Security Office as well and is free of charge. Commuter students with registered vehicles are permitted to park in the Sachem lot while classes are in the session or when the library is open. Overnight parking is ONLY permitted in the Waterston lot and the RA lot (with the proper hang tag for each lot). To learn more about street parking, please visit the www.quincyma.gov website to learn more about how to utilize street parking legally.

Public TransportationENC is located just minutes from Wollaston station on the MBTA red line, and can also be reached by the #212 bus from Quincy Center Station. The Wollaston MBTA station began undergoing a complete facility renovation in 2018 in order to make the station 100% handicap accessible. We are excited to see our closest MBTA stop become fully accessible to all who utilize public transportation, and look forward to the projected August 2019 reopening of the station. During the renovations, MBTA shuttle buses will take passengers to the North Quincy and Quincy Center stations. Regular shuttles run from the ENC campus to the station Monday through Friday mornings to pick up students in between class periods.

Shuttle service is provided to and from the Wollaston MBTA station, Campus Kinder Haus, and the YMCA. Shuttle service times are listed on the ENC Portal.

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Academic LifeAdvising and Course SchedulesEvery student at Eastern Nazarene College is assigned a faculty advisor based on their academic program of choice. Your advisor will work with you to explore academic and course options in order to help you develop a course schedule and complete registration each semester. Advisors recommend specific courses to ensure you are meeting all necessary degree requirements.

You can find your advisor by going to the ENC portal and clicking on “WebAdvisor for Students” then selecting “Academic Profile” then “My Profile”. New students will have the opportunity to first meet with their advisor during summer orientation.

For your first semester at ENC, your academic advisor will register you for courses. Once your advisor creates your schedule, you will be able to access it in the student portal by selecting “My class schedule” under “Academic Profile” from the “WebAdvisor for Students” menu. After selecting the appropriate term, your officially registered schedule will display. This will show you each section in which you are enrolled as well as your final exam schedule for the end of the semester.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects the privacy of student records by limiting disclosure of information to third persons, including parents. In order to allow parents, guardians, or others to have access to student information once the student is enrolled at ENC, including financial aid, student accounts, and personal information, the student must complete a FERPA form, found on the ENC portal and website under Student Life. Without the form, parents and guardians will not be able to access any information from the college regarding a student’s finances. Students can complete this at orientation, or print it and mail it completed to the Student Development Office prior to arriving to campus.

TextbooksAll traditional undergraduate students on the main ENC campus qualify to receive rental textbooks for their undergraduate classes included as part of their tuition. Students are opted-in to receive all of their textbooks, including consumable items such as workbooks and online access codes. Course materials will be delivered to the rooms of residential students, and available for pickup in the school store for commuter students. Some course books may be available in electronic editions instead of physical copies. For more information please visit the textbook portal at http://enc.treeoflifebooks.com. Students may login to the portal using their ENC NetID.

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Center for Academic SuccessThe Center for Academic Success (CAS) seeks to develop students to become independent and active learners, helping them to realize their own potential to lead and serve in a diverse world. The CAS achieves this mission by providing services and resources including advising, tutoring, writing assistance and supplemental instruction. For more information about CAS services, visit: http://libguides.enc.edu/CAS/home

Disability ServicesThe Office of Accommodations and Access (OAA) provides academic and personal support to students in the form of reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids to individuals with documented disabilities. To determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations the office requests current and comprehensive documentation (no more than three years old) of the disability from the diagnosing physician or another appropriate professional. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), ENC is committed to ensuring the provision of accommodations and services necessary to enable students with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential as members of the College community. Students with the following documented impairments/disabilities are encouraged to register with the OAA:

• Visual Impairment

• Physical Impairment

• Hearing Impairment

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Learning Disability

• Psychological Disability

• Other medical conditions

In order to facilitate a smooth transition into the college, new students disclosing a disability after admission are encouraged to fill out the form available at http://libguides.enc.edu/CAS/OAA, and to communicate with the OAA’s Disability Services Specialist, Dr. Beverly Conte. She can be reached by e-mail: Beverly.conte@enc.edu, and by phone: 617-745-3838.

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Placement TestingAs part of the Eastern Nazarene College (ENC) enrollment process, prospective students may be required to take a placement exam before registering for classes. ENC uses ACCUPLACER by CollegeBoard to assess college readiness. The exam tests students' skills in math, reading, and writing, all important skills necessary for college success. Score results on ACCUPLACER exams determine placement into developmental education courses and eligibility for waiving these courses. Students who do not complete placement testing by 3:00 pm on Friday, June 21st will automatically be placed into development courses. For more information about the CollegeBoard’s ACCUPLACER system and for test-prep materials, please visit: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students.

The CAS provides placement testing services for traditional undergraduate prospective students. To speak to someone in the Center and to schedule your placement exam, please call: 617-745-3770, or e-mail: placementtesting@enc.edu.

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SecurityCampus Security at ENC seeks to ensure that members of the college community can learn, work, and live in a safe and secure environment. Members of the community share in this responsibility and are expected to help identify and report behavior that violates college policy and/or criminal law. Campus Security relies on relationships with college officials, students, and members of the Quincy community to accomplish safety-related goals.

While the ENC Security team has no jurisdiction outside of the ENC campus, it is willing and ready to provide information and support to our commuter students living off campus.

Campus AlertsENC offers a mass-notification service called e2Campus. This state-of-the-art system is designed to broadcast alerts to the campus community regarding emergencies, weather-related closings/delays as well as other optional campus information.

Title IX and Sexual MisconductEastern Nazarene College is committed to maintaining a Christ-centered learning environment and community free of discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct in all of its forms. ENC prohibits all forms of gender based violence, including but not limited to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Any complaint about alleged sexual misconduct including but not limited to the forms listed above, should be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Jeff Kirksey, by phone at 617-745-3718, or via email at titleix@enc.edu. For more information visit https://enc.edu/undergraduate/student-life/sexual-misconduct-campus-save-act/.

Eastern Nazarene College stands committed to providing all students fair treatment and an educational environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. ENC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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Career, Health and Wellness ENC places a high priority on the health, wellbeing and career development of its students. To help with this, ENC offers FREE resources and services to students to promote and maintain physical and mental health as well as preparing for ongoing career planning. The staff of the Brickley Center, which includes counseling, career, and health services is excited to help you maintain high levels of good health and wellness as you pursue your academic and career goals.

Health ServicesThe Health Services Office is located in the Brickley Center. Physical health can have an impact on all aspects of your life, including your academic success. The Campus Nurse provides a range of services including: first aid and basic assessments, recommending when to see a doctor, assisting to make appointments with off campus medical providers, educating on good health habits, providing information relating to public health and collecting the required health and immunization records. Be sure to have your health forms submitted by July 31.

Health InsuranceBefore you come to campus, you must research health insurance options to identify whether you need to enroll in the student health insurance plan, or if you are eligible to waive it. Go to Universityhealthplans.com for more information.

Counseling and Mental HealthWe recognize that your wellbeing is an important part of getting the most out of your college experience. Wellbeing impacts your personal, academic, spiritual and relational life. Our counseling services provide a professional, confidential and safe place to get help and support. We offer individual and couples counseling and provide education and information to promote good mental health via online resources, workshops, and campus events. For more information on counseling services, check out the Brickley Center on the ENC website.

Career ServicesIt is our aim to engage and educate students and alumni in developing an awareness of their interests, skills, and enthusiasms and to integrate them in their career planning. Our career services offer individual consultations, a career/vocational development course, academic advising, and career assessments to identify interests, job search information, internships, assistance in resume/cover letter writing and the graduate school application process. The Center also offers students and alumni job listings and an annual career week, featuring networking opportunities, a job and internship fair, and a variety of campus workshops.

WellnessDuring the school year, ENC students enrolled in the traditional undergraduate program receive a free membership to the Quincy YMCA. The recently opened YMCA is a $30 million facility granting students full access to all fitness areas and programs, gymnasiums, pools, and much more!

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Student LifeStudent Government AssociationThe Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of the Student Senate including class and commuter council representatives, clubs, ministries, and organizations with the purpose of providing students a variety of avenues for self expression, using talents, pursuing interests, and seeking justice in the Quincy community and throughout the world. The SGA plans campus activities like the homecoming dance, laser tag, and movie nights. Service projects, student led worship services like Kingdom Experience, and five intramural sports also fall under the SGA umbrella. The SGA oversees more than twenty student led clubs and organizations. For the full list of organizations and their upcoming events, check out the campus involvement portal at http://enc.presence.io or through the ENC Events app, located in the Android and Apple app stores.

Intercultural CenterEastern Nazarene College seeks to promote, create, and sustain a community that recognizes and respects the presence of diverse groups, acknowledging and valuing their socio-cultural differences, and will seek to encourage and enable their contributions which empower all. The Office for Multicultural Affairs and Intercultural Center are dedicated to assisting students in all areas as they transition to ENC. Our aspiration is to design programs that inform, explore, and challenge the ENC community around multicultural issues. It is also to affirm the biblical vision of the Kingdom of God, in which people from “every tribe and language and people and nation” are gathered, purchased by Christ’s sacrifice (Revelation 5:9).

AthleticsThe Eastern Nazarene College Athletic Department mission is captured in two key phrases: Pursuing Excellence – Service to God and Community. These statements reflect a desire to use our talents and abilities to honor Christ through the core values of Faith, Academics, Competition, and Service. Achieving these goals requires a commitment to purposeful and continual growth throughout the department.

The ENC Athletic Department offers numerous opportunities that enhance the student-athlete experience and supports the mission of the college. Across all 15 intercollegiate programs, the athletic department is committed to equitable treatment and opportunities for all participants in adherence to the NCAA Division III Philosophy.

Visit athletics.enc.edu for schedules, rosters, and more information about athletics at ENC.

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Spiritual LifeAt the heart of ENC’s vision lies a desire to integrate “the best in education and the best in Christian faith.” The purpose of the Office of Spiritual Development is to foster spiritual transformation in our community as we prepare students to lead and serve in the world. This is implemented through programming and ministries of Faith Formation, Pastoral Care, Service and Leadership.

ChapelChapel is the primary gathering on campus for faith formation in our community. It is essential to our distinctive Christian identity. Through the act of worship we, the body of Christ, find ourselves encouraged, equipped, and empowered by the Spirit of God for acts of loving service in the world. Chapel leads us to discover and explore authentic avenues by which we glorify God.

As members of a Christian college community that values both academic and spiritual development, students are expected to participate in the spiritual development of the campus and, specifically, to meet the chapel requirements as one demonstration of fidelity to institutional values. Thus, in keeping with a holistic approach to this covenant community, students who do not meet the community standards for chapel attendance will receive a fine assessed by the Student Development Office.

Ministry OpportunitiesThere are many opportunities for ENC students to engage in ministry, service, and leadership development. Chapel worship teams and student-led worship gatherings on campus such as Refiner’s Fire and Kingdom Experience provide on-going occasions for ministry involvement and leadership development. Our Summer Ministries program invests in developing student leaders to represent the college while they minister to teens in various camps and churches from June through August each year. Our Fusion short-term missions trips invite students to connect with the activity of God in contexts which cross boundaries of difference. These teams travel over Spring Break and May term to both domestic and global locations to engage in experiential learning, spiritual pilgrimage, service, and worship. Lastly, small group discipleship on campus takes place throughout the week in bible study, worship, shared stories, and prayer groups.

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