A statement called A Covenant for Life Together has been adopted to help clarify how Christian faith informs and guides the lives and actions of members of the Bethel community. This document interprets the values by which Bethel has chosen to define itself and is intended to facilitate growth, development, and learning. Although some of these values relate to the developmental stages of traditional students and are not necessarily the norm for all Christians, adult students are asked to honor this community statement by abstaining from the use of tobacco, alcohol, and profane language on the campus and at off-campus class sites. Together is available from the Office of the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Studies. The Bethel College Library provides print and non-print materials to support academic programs.
Reference librarians are available to assist in locating research materials.
The director will refer the individual for a needs assessment to determine appropriate academic accommodations. Trained student tutors are available to offer feedback on written assignments in areas of thesis development, organization, paragraph development, source documentation, writing style, grammar, and the use of inclusive language. To schedule a tutoring appointment, sign up on the appointment list outside the Writing Center. Academic Advising Prospective adult students are encouraged to discuss their educational goals with an admissions advisor or the Prior Learning Assessment Advisor. The advisors are knowledgeable about resources relating to educational and career goals.