Statement of Christian Lifestyle

The spirit of Christ is one of concern for and service to all people. In light of these teachings, the Fresno Pacific University community has adopted the following standards to create a spiritually healthy environment:

• We seek to live in conformity to the pattern of life set by the Lord Jesus Christ. This pattern is best expressed by Jesus’ command to love God, self and neighbor.
• We accept the responsibility of a Christian community and abide by the policies and regulations of Fresno Pacific University stated herein.

Christian Life Expectations
Fresno Pacific University students are expected to:

• Seek knowledge honestly. Academic cheating, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated.
• Attend classes regularly and conscientiously. Attend College Hour as set forth in the Student Handbook.
• Use discretion in selection of reading materials, choice of entertainment and Internet activity.
• Demonstrate modesty; honesty; cleanliness; respect for the rights, opinions and property of others; respect for and obedience to the laws of the state; and willingness to do good in every situation.
• Refrain from gossip and backbiting.
• Use discretion in dating practices. Refrain from sexual relations outside the bounds of marriage.
• Refrain from drinking intoxicants and smoking on campus or at university-sponsored activities.
• Refrain from using hallucinatory drugs or narcotics at all times unless prescribed by a physician.
• Refrain from profanity.

Students whose off-campus behavior reflects negatively on the university or who return to campus under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will be subject to disciplinary action.