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.
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 is the primary mental health facility for the college. The purpose of the Center is to provide a confidential, trusting, and caring environment where students and their families can work on the issues that brought them to therapy. Issues that students commonly seek therapy for are depression, stress, relationship conflicts, loneliness, eating disorders, feelings of inadequacy, anger issues and pressures of college life. Students also seek counseling for other issues such as sexual assault, sexual abuse, identity issues, drug and alcohol abuse. The Center endorses a holistic approach and provides therapy for individuals, couples, families, as well as group therapy.
The Counseling Center is located in the “Brown” House on campus. Appointments can be made by calling the Center at (978) 368-2296.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
During the semester there are several weekend activities planned with students in mind. Scheduled events include banquets, talent shows, Almost Anything Goes Games, trips to professional athletic events, Boston and New York. Information regarding weekend events is published in the weekly Hear Ye! and is distributed by weekly broadcast email and is available for download on the Student Services Home page.
Grocery trips are sponsored by Student Services, and provide access to local grocery stores once a week. No sign-up is necessary. Drivers follow the schedule below for pickups and dropoffs each Tuesday evening between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. during the semester.
6:00PM Leave Lenheim
6:03PM Leave Preston
6:10PM Arrive Shaws
6:15PM Arrive Hannaford
6:30PM Depart Lenheim
6:33PM Depart Preston
6:40PM Arrive Shaws
6:45PM Arrive Hannaford
6:50PM Pick up Shaws Return to Preston and Lenheim Halls
7:00PM Pick up Hannaford Return to Preston and Lenheim
7:05PM Pick up Shaws Return to Preston and Lenheim Halls
7:15PM Pick up Hannaford Return Preston and Lenheim
7:25PM Pick up Shaws Return to Preston and Lenheim Trips to area malls are scheduled every other Thursday and coincide with pay week. Reserve your seat by signing up in the Student Services office by 5:00 p.m. the Thursday of pay week. Trips will rotate to the surrounding malls.
The Student Lounge includes a television and a games room with snack and juice machines, and board and table games. AUC Students with ID and their guests are welcome to use the facilities. Children who are under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.
Hours of Operation
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Sunday
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1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Monday – Thursday
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7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Friday
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1:00 p.m. – *5:00 p.m.
(or 1 hour before sunset)
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Saturday
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*7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
(or one hour after sunset)
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The Student Life Center can be reached at 978-368-2353.
Requests for transportation to off-campus locations should be submitted at least three days in advance of travel so that arrangements may be made. Transportation request forms are available on the Student Services Home page, and should be submitted by any persons traveling to campus. Persons traveling from campus may make their arrangements in person.
The W. G. Nelson Recreation Center is home to the athletic facilities and Physical Education Department. The facility includes Cybex weight training equipment, basketball, handball, and tennis courts. Athletic fields for football, soccer, and softball are behind the center. A swimming pool is located in the adjacent building, Lenheim Hall, on the ground level.
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Chapel, Assembly, and Forum programs are held at least once weekly. Tuesday mornings between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. are reserved exclusively for these programs, and all students should attend. No offices will conduct student business during this time. Twenty attendance credits are required per semester, unless you have submitted an attendance reduction form to the Student Services office, and it has been signed and returned to you. Less than twenty credits will result in a $25.00 charge per credit that you are short, to you student account.
Complete schedules for Worship and Enrichment Programs are available in the Student Services Office.
The Wellness Services is home to the Health Services and Counseling offices. They are located in the Brown House on the first floor. The offices can be reached at:
Health Services 978-368-2345
Counseling Office 978-368-2296
Health Services will render first aid to students as needed and keeps the medical and immunization of students on file according to state regulations. Nurse Joan Mitchell is available to assist students in medical matters and Dr. Chandrika Jain has on-campus hours for scheduled appointments.
The Counseling Office, under the direction of D. Gidget Keech provides professional psychological counseling in a confidential, trusting, and caring environment. Day and evening appointment times are available to accommodate student class and work schedules. In addition, the Counseling Center is also open every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; every other Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 and every other Wednesday morning from 10:00 – 12:00. Any variances to this schedule will be posted on the Counseling Center office door.
The Counseling Center endorses a holistic approach and provides therapy for individuals, couples, families, as well as group therapy. Appointments can be made by calling (978) 368-2296.
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