Academic Services
Academic Services offers support and resources students need to be successful both at Trevecca and in life. These resources include free writing assistance, tutoring/study groups, academic advising, academic workshops, and test preparation for on campus, off campus, and online students. These resources are offered for traditional, non-traditional, graduate, and doctoral students
Community Accountability
High standards of Christian conduct are expected of all students. Recognizing that true maturity involves a deep respect for the moral integrity of the individual, men and women attending this University are expected to uphold the community covenants of the University as outlined in the Student Handbook. Attendance at Trevecca Nazarene University is both a privilege and a responsibility. The University may request the withdrawal of any student who fails to comply with the standards, covenants and regulations of the institution.
Counseling Services
The University offers a wide range of counseling/advising services to its students. The Director of Counseling Services and counseling interns are available to meet with students in the Smith House. Counseling services include personal counseling, pre-marital counseling, and assessment. Students may set up an appointment by accessing the Counseling Center page on my.trevecca.edu or contacting Miller Folk, Director of Counseling Services, at mmfolk@trevecca.edu. In addition, any member of the faculty, administration, or staff is willing to be available to a student who desires assistance. Personnel in the Center for Student Development are available to help students solve personal and social problems. The resident directors and resident assistants in the residence halls also assist in this area. For pastoral care, the Office of the Chaplain maintains regular office hours.
Disability Services
Institutions of Higher Education are governed by two laws that deal with students with disabilities — the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Trevecca Nazarene University strives to be an inclusive community for all students with equal access to education as the governing principal. Accommodations are available to provide reasonable access to Trevecca's facilities, academics, and programs. Students seeking accommodations for any type of disability (including residential students with special dietary needs required by a physician) are encouraged to contact the coordinator of student disability services in the Bud Robinson building for information concerning the documentation of a disability and the procedure for implementing accommodations.
Housing (Residential Life)
All unmarried students under the age of 23 at the time of registration who are enrolled for six or more hours per semester and do not live at home are required to live in University residence halls and participate in the All Access meal plan. Any exceptions are granted by special permission by the Vice President and Dean of Student Development and the Student Life Council.
The Associate Dean of Student Development for Residential Life exercises general supervision over all of the residence halls. In addition, there are resident directors and resident assistants in each residence hall. Residence hall councils are organized to assist in providing a pleasant atmosphere in the residence halls. Residence hall policies are stated in the Student Handbook.
New Student Programs
Trevecca's New Student Programs exist to help new students make a successful transition to the Trevecca community. Examples of these programs are Field Day, City Link Service Day, The Transfer Link and Trek. New students enrolled in INT 1100: Life, Calling, and Purpose course will journey with a Peer Mentor and Faculty/Staff Mentor throughout their first year with the goal of building community, understanding leadership and service, developing self-awareness, and evaluating God's calling.
Office of Global Engagement
The Office of Global Engagement serves to provide international student services, increase and facilitate global experience opportunities for Trevecca students, maintain global partnerships, and manage international student admission and recruitment in collaboration with the undergraduate and graduate admissions offices.
Trevecca students represent over 38 countries. The Office of Global Engagement provides a focused area of customer service to address the unique needs of international students, including visa & governmental documentation and assistance, student programming, orientation and adjustment, and retention and support.
Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life oversees a wide variety of areas on campus that promote the holistic development of students. These areas include: Campus Activities, Commuter Programs, Leadership Development, Student Government Association, Student Organizations, Wellness programming, Intramurals, new student programs, and chapel engagement.
Spiritual Life
Because Trevecca is a Christian community, spiritual formation aimed at building up disciples of Jesus is central to our mission. The general education core curriculum consists of three specific courses in religion which seek to enhance the students' understanding of the Bible, the Christian faith, and the Christian life and service. Classes of all disciplines are regularly opened with prayer.
The spiritual life of Trevecca is understood to work in partnership with the local church. Students are strongly encouraged to become active in a local congregation.
Chapel is the gathering place for the Christian community of Trevecca. The campus gathers for corporate prayer, worship through song, preaching, Godly conversation, reading of scripture, the proclamation of the gospel, and sharing in the sacrament of Holy Communion (see Chapel brochure for specific dates). In both the fall and spring semesters, a week is set aside in which spiritual deepening is the primary focus. Attendance requirements for these worship opportunities are outlined in the Student Handbook. Many of the residence halls have a prayer chapel for private meditation and small group prayer meetings. Discipleship and accountability groups for both residential and non-residential students are offered, and students are encouraged to participate. The University Chaplain and members of the student chaplain team are available for spiritual counsel and support.
Through student government, Campus Ministries coordinates student-led spiritual life activities on campus and offers opportunities for involvement in ministry through the planning of student chapels, as well as numerous outreach opportunities in various areas of service throughout Middle Tennessee and the southeast region. In addition, opportunities for ministry through TAG (Trevecca Around the Globe) Teams minister both domestically and abroad during fall and spring breaks as well as the summer months. Summer-long ministry opportunities are available through the IMMERSE program.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs
Trevecca offers opportunities for traditional undergraduate students to study in other locations, either through international study abroad programs, or partner programs in various locations in the US. Programs vary, and include traditional full-semester programs, as well as short-term trips and faculty led trips.
Trevecca partners with CCCU Global Education as well as ISA by Worldstrides to provide locations in more than 28 countries for study abroad.
Students who are interested should contact the Office of Global Engagement at globalengagement@trevecca.edu or visit their offices in the Bud Robinson building.