Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES The Student Health Office focuses primarily on the physical and educational needs associated with health and wellness. As part of Student Affairs, our mission is to support holistic learning and development for our students. Services within the Student Health Office include health assessments and interventions, First Aid, health and wellness programming, medication management assistance, and referrals. All services provided at the Student Health Office are confidential. Students are asked to sign a release of information form when requests are made to discuss office visits/visit outcomes with third parties. DINING SERVICES Student dining is available in the Dining Commons and Navigator Cafe located at 117 West Main Street and 100 East Main Street respectively. Meals are served in a restaurant atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday. Brunch and dinner are served on Saturday and Sunday. Meal times are published on the weekly menu and posted on the Beacon College website. The College may also sponsor special event meals or cook-outs at the Beacon College Apartments. The cost of meals is included in the board fees. All students living in Beacon College housing are required to be on the College’s Food Service Meal Plan. Commuter students not on a meal plan may purchase individual meals. Students should see the Dining Services Manager to do so. The College reserves the right to modify the delivery of food services based on student needs. Students with special dietary restrictions due to health-related issues should make an appointment with the Dining Services Manager to discuss their dietary concerns. Some special off campus events include meal service, and on these occasions, no food service is provided on campus. RESIDENCE LIFE The Beacon College Village Apartments, Woodward Street Apartments, Beacon Commons, Resnick, Alpern, Plung Hall, and the new residence hall which opened up in August 2020, serve as the College’s five residential centers. The housing units are within walking distance of the Main Street campus, and a shuttle bus runs continuously throughout the academic day. At Beacon College, residential life plays an integral part in the student’s development and education, not only as a supportive environment but also as a means of building life experiences. The majority of the housing options offer a unique housing opportunity that enables students to live in apartments and develop independent living skills while attending college. Residential Coordinators provide support and supervision in student housing, enforce rules and regulations, and foster an environment of belonging and success for all students. CAMPUS SAFETY The Office of Campus Safety works in partnership with the Leesburg Police Department to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. Campus Safety Officers provide a full-range of services including routine patrol of the campus by car and foot, safety inspections, and after-hour escort services. The Campus Safety officers are available 24/7 via telephone. TRANSPORTATION The College operates a shuttle bus service during the academic day to transport students from the housing complexes to their classroom buildings, the dining facility, and the Student Center. Transportation is also provided for students to access a variety of other college-sponsored activities. Based on availability, and with advanced notice, students may schedule individual transportation to medical appointments within a small radius of the campus (a small fee may be applied for this service). During College breaks, the shuttle is also available to transport students to and from the airport for a small fee. While every effort is made to accommodate students’ schedules and needs, transportation is provided as available and cannot be guaranteed in every instance. Abuse of this service may result in loss of an individual’s use of transportation.

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