GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GUIDE

Christian Service
Graduation Requirements Guide

Community Service & Service-Learning

Following Jesus' example, Southern Adventist University encourages students to integrate their faith and learning. The Christian Service graduation requirement is intended to help students develop the ability to become contributing members of churches, families, groups, and communities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Community Service Events — three events, minimum of 3 hours each

transferring sophomores only need 2
transferring juniors and seniors only need 1
associates degree candidates only need 1

Service-Learning Experiences — two experiences, minimum of 15 hours each

transferring sophomores need 2
transferring juniors and seniors only need 1
associates degree candidates only need 1

EXAMPLES

Some examples from each category include the following:

Community Service

Southern Serves Day
Campus-wide MLK Service Day
Approved Student Organization activities
SALT Program

go to: southern.edu/serve for more service opportunities

Service-Learning

Service-Learning Classes (SERV2)
Southern Mission Trips / Vision Trips
Student Initiated Projects—this option allows students to tailor a project that combines knowledge learned in the classroom along with something that they enjoy doing. Must be pre-approved by the Christian Service Program.