Biblical Principles

Students are expected to live in harmony with biblical teachings and the guidelines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  

Personal Devotions

We strongly encourage each student to maintain a regular time of personal prayer and Bible study. Without this experience, you will miss the blessing that could otherwise be yours during our time together.

Social Relations

A friendly and professional association is expected between students. Because of the intensity of the program, dating and courting are not allowed among the students while in school. All students are required to maintain a high standard of moral purity, avoiding the appearance of inappropriate attentions to the opposite sex.

Sabbath Observance

The Sabbath hours, from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, are a sacred and joyous time for spiritual renewal, public worship, and Christian fellowship. Secular activities (shopping, business, and distracting amusements) are to be avoided during this time. Attendance at morning worship, Wednesday night prayer meeting, Friday night Care Group, and Sabbath worship services are required unless otherwise announced.

Dress

Dress and grooming should be modest, neat, and clean. Smart casual is preferred. Dresses and skirts must be knee length or below. Jewelry, including wedding bands/rings, are not to be worn. Tattoos should be covered and not visible if possible. Please keep your hair as close as possible to its natural color, no flamboyant colors.

When participating in class or community outreach, a professional casual look is expected. (No jeans or T-shirts.) For ladies, please wear skirts or dresses to worship services. Skirts and dress pants are acceptable for outreach. For gentlemen, please wear dress pants and collared shirts.

Forbidden Items

In no case will firearms, hunting knives or pocketknives, recreational drugs, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, pornography, gang symbols, or occult items be permitted in the housing, car, or possession of AFCOE students. Discovery of such items is grounds for immediate dismissal without a refund 

Honesty

All students are expected to have a high standard of personal integrity. All forms of dishonesty, such as cheating and plagiarism, are grounds for dismissal without a refund. Integrity should also be displayed in computer usage, such as avoiding accessing websites of questionable moral nature. Care must be taken in the use of equipment at Amazing Facts and local churches. Integrity also should be shown in one’s interactions with other students.

Attendance

AFCOE Oceanian encourages students to take responsibility for class attendance. Students must participate in all scheduled classes and outreach activities and be on time to each scheduled event. If a student is absent, he or she must fill out the appropriate form. Three unexcused absences from class will result in disciplinary action. Three unexcused instances of tardiness will equal one un-excused absence.

Student Dismissal

Students are asked to assist the staff and other students by manifesting a cooperative, harmonious attitude. Students must complete assignments by the due date, meet community outreach goals, and abide by written rules as outlined in this handbook. If you have concerns, questions, or special circumstances, please discuss them with administration. Every effort is made to carefully resolve such issues. AFCOE reserves the right to dismiss without a refund a student who fails to abide by the policies and guidelines outlined in this handbook. Unexcused absences, including frequent tardiness, will result in disciplinary actions.

Housing

A letter specifying your accommodations and what you will need to bring will be sent to you. You should expect to share a house with several other students. There will be two to three students to each bedroom.

Meals

Meals are the responsibility of each participant.

Cleanliness

Please keep your living quarters and common areas clean at all times.

Computers

You will need to have a personal laptop to complete and submit your assignments and out-reach projects. No DVD or downloaded movies should be used during your time here unless they are of a religious nature. Free access to the internet will be available in the AFCOE Oceania classroom.

Damage

Students are responsible for damage done to their house and will be charged for the cost of repair.

Utilities

Gas and electricity are covered in your fees. 

Pleasant Environment

When sharing a room, please do everything possible to be pleasant. Little courtesies go a long way! Don’t neglect them. Please share responsibilities for keeping the facilities clean and respect the personal property and space of your roommates.

Telephone

Landline is not included.

Television and Music

We ask students to maintain a quiet, studious atmosphere conducive to spiritual thoughts and in harmony with Christian principles. In order to best meet the needs of our program and promote Christian development, we do not allow televisions in the apartments and rooms.

If you wish to listen to music in your accommodations, please obtain the consent of your roommates before playing it. If necessary, use headphones or keep the volume low.

All music needs to be in keeping with Christian standards as set forth in Philippians 4:8. Music classified as “Christian rock” or “rap” is not appropriate.

Transportation

Participants are responsible for providing and maintaining their own transportation for class attendance and community outreach activities. Please make your own airport transportation arrangements.