Behavioral Standards. Evangel recognizes the value of maintaining behavioral standards that contribute to the professional and Christian atmosphere on campus, foster fellowship among diverse populations and a wide range of Christians and strengthen Evangel’s Christian testimony to the community. Accordingly, the University establishes a standard of behavior for both students and employees. Standards are based upon scripture, safety, and community life. Details of standards are contained in the Student Handbook.
Evangel expects students to refrain from possessing or using alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and illegal drugs; from abusing prescription or non-prescription drugs, viewing pornography, using vulgar or profane language, gambling, and dancing as described in the Student Handbook. Students are expected to abstain from attendance at or participation in all activities that tend to be morally degrading, including bars, clubs, and lounges. Individual decisions regarding movies, videos, television programs, video games, and other forms of entertainment, recreation, and social activities should reflect a mature Christian lifestyle.
Dress Codes. Details of Evangel’s dress code may be found in the Student Handbook. Faculty may require students who are in violation of the dress code to leave class and return in appropriate attire. In such cases, a tardy or an absence may be assessed at the sole discretion of the faculty.
Making Choices. The essential role of individual judgment, discernment, and recognition of personal accountability to God throughout the Evangel community is paramount. Individuals should be guided by responsibilities to parents and commitments they have made to their local churches. Students who come to Evangel must exercise individual discernment in daily choices of thought, action, and lifestyle. Both on and off campus, everyone is required to make choices, to be self-disciplined, and to be held accountable by the community. Student Development staff and other members of the college community will confront a student who fails to live up to the above-stated behavioral expectations.
Evangel University reserves the right to discipline students who, in its judgment, does not conform either of the stated regulations governing student conduct or to the expressed principles, policies, programs, and expectations of the University.