Student Life

General Regulations

Conduct according to Christian principles is required of all students and must coincide with objectives of the College. If a student's behavior fails to reflect the purpose of the school, he will be brought in immediately for conference with College officials. If, after a reasonable length of time, there is no evidence of change, the student will be dismissed (unless earlier and stronger action is called for as set out in these regulations).

Any student who has been dismissed, but has completely overcome or corrected the reasons for the dismissal, may make application to the President, and/or his Committee, in person. To be readmitted, the student must meet all the initial College entrance requirements again.
All who are associated with the College (students and faculty alike) are expected to conduct themselves in an honest and upright manner with everyone.
The moral standard is to be of the highest possible caliber. Specifically, the College will not tolerate: abuse of others, smoking, use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal use of drugs of any kind in any way, profanity, dancing, obscene literature and pictures, improper dress, stealing, cheating, plagiarism, or any action which is clearly disrespectful of professors and/or administrative officials or any conduct unbecoming to a Christian.
Students accepted at Tennessee Bible College agree to abide by the regulations set forth within the current catalog.
Professors may be addressed as brother or mister.

Student Complaint Procedure

Any student having a complaint with the College may contact any faculty member and request a hearing with the Committee for Student Complaints. This committee will set a definite date to meet with the student. The student will be informed in writing as to the time and date of hearing by the Chairman of this committee or one whom he may assign. The student will be expected to appear at the set date and time. If he cannot be present, he must in writing state such. If it is not possible for the set meeting to take place, a new date and time will be set and all involved parties informed. Grievances not settled at the institutional level may be referred to the staff of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission at (615) 741-5293.

Chapel

Chapel will be held regularly each school week. Chapel attendance is mandatory. All students (credit and audit) whose classes adjoin chapel, both before chapel and after chapel, must attend the chapel session.

Chapel attendance records will be kept. Unexcused absences will be treated as an unexcused absence from class. Exemptions must be excused through the Dean's office. No grace days will be allowed.

Classes for Wives

Bible classes are open to wives of students, and they are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of this training.

Tennessee Bible College Ladies Associates

The Tennessee Bible College Ladies Associates provide opportunities for fellowship and service to the College. Faculty, students, and their spouses are greatly encouraged to participate.

Housing and Jobs

Cookeville is a progressive city. There are many industrial plants located in the area. Students may seek jobs in these plants along with other work opportunities. Housing for students can be obtained through rental houses, apartments, trailers and, possibly, in private homes. Assistance is available in these areas.

Field Education

The student will be given an opportunity to be involved in actual teaching, preaching, and various other activities in truly carrying out the Great Commission. There are many congregations near Cookeville and within easy driving distance which will enable students to gain needed preaching experience.

Library Facilities

The library facilities play an important part in the program of any college. Recognizing this, Tennessee Bible College has an adequate library on campus and, additionally, has an arrangement with Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee, and Tennessee Technological University to use their library facilities. The campus library will continue to be expanded each year. Students at Tennessee Bible College also have access to numerous libraries and resource centers throughout the world by way of internet capabilities in the College library.