Student Information
Campus Life
Specific policies applying to the carious areas of life on the campus and residence halls are in the student handbook, which will be given to each student upon arrival. Students will find that the rules are reasonable and necessary for successful Christian living while enrolled in Commonwealth Baptist College.
A wide variety of social activities allows the students to get to know each other and to build lasting friendships. College is always a wonderful experience for those who are involved and dedicated to the college program.
Soul winning - Activities for personal soul winning take place each week. Students at Commonwealth Baptist College are required to go soul winning for a minimum of three hours each week.
Private Devotions - The whole purpose of Bible college will be defeated if students do not maintain their own personal walk with the Lord through Bible reading and prayer.
Chapel - Attendance at chapel is required. Students will thoroughly enjoy the chapel services at Commonwealth Baptist College. The student will view chapel services as an opportunity to receive encouragement, fellowship, and a challenge from the Word of God.
Christian Service - Students will have the opportunity to work on bus routes, teach Sunday School classes, help in tent meetings, participate in the music ministry, etc. Each of these opportunities will be under administrative supervision.
Food Service - Dormitory students will have three meals prepared for them each day during the week.
Dormitories
Commonwealth Baptist College requires that all single men and women live in dormitories except those living with their parents or those with written permission from the Administration. All students will need to carry a minimum course load of 12 hours each semester in order to live in the dormitories.
Each student is expected to furnish lines, pillow, bedspread, and blankets for a single bed. Each student should have an iron. Appliances such as televisions, head phones, hot plates, popcorn poppers and other cooking devices are not permitted. Radios, lamps, fans, sewing machines, computers, hair dryers, and electric razors may be used in the dormitories. Students are welcome to bring some items to decorate their rooms to make them comfortable. The administration reserves the right to require students to remove decorations that are not in compliance with the philosophy of this college.
Church Attendance
All students are required to attend all the regular services of Clay's Mill Road Baptist Church, with the following exceptions:
1. Those living in the Lexington area, who have been and are faithful members of an Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.
2. Those living outside of the Lexington area who have received written approval from administration to be able to attend their home church on weekends and special services. This church must be and Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.
Outside Employment
Lexington's steady economic growth continues to open up employment opportunities at very competitive wages for those who are wiling to work. Students who wish to have employment must receive approval from the administration.
Off-Campus Housing
All single students who wish to lie off campus, except those
living with their parents, must request permissions to do so from the
administration. This request should be submitted in writing thirty days
before the students register. It should be sent to the attention of the
Executive Vice President's office. Please include in the letter of request some
information concerning with whom you would like to live and your relationship to
them.
Automobiles
Students who wish to operate an automobile on or around the campus must notify the Dean of Students at the beginning of each semester. They must provide a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and valid license of registration for the automobile. A $15.00 fee is required each semester for each vehicle registered.
Commonwealth Baptist College reserves the right to restrict to restrict the use of an automobile by any student if its use is considered to be detrimental in any way to the student's proper education or well-being.
Married Students
Students will find that being married and living off campus does not mean being separated from all the activities of the college. Married couples are both permitted and encouraged to participate in as many groups and organizations as they can. Of course, married students have the same chapel, church, and class attendance rules and requirements as do dormitory students.
Health Service
All new students are required to have a physical examination within six months prior to enrollment. Commonwealth Baptist College does not accept any responsibility for illness or accident on or off its campus in extracurricular games, or in sporting events.