Chapels, Choices & Changes

A Gathered Community

Andrews University offers a rich learning environment both inside and outside of the classroom.  Classes required for a student's chosen academic curriculum are complemented by a number of required co-curricular experiences each semester. Curricular and co-curricular requirements work together to deliver the unique whole-person education that lies at the heart of Andrews University's mission.

There are three types of co-curricular programs offered:

• Chapels and Forums. Chapel programs are designed to gather the University community together once a week on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. to explore and celebrate faith. Forums, often presented by noted authors and leaders, occur approximately once a month in place of Chapel.

• Co-Curricular Choices. A wide variety of programs will gather smaller groups of students together each week to focus intellectual, spiritual, professional, and leadership development. Higher concentrations of these Choices will be available in the Residence Halls, during Tuesday Choices at 11:30 a.m., and on Friday evenings.  Other opportunities such as Creative Arts Choices are scattered throughout the week. 

• Changes.  Students can now earn co-curricular credit for learning through out-of-class experiences.  These must be supervised by an advisor (pastor, club sponsor, coach, supervisor, etc.) and involve at least 10 hours of work in a student organization, campus ministry, workplace, church, or other experiential learning environment.  Participants must initiate a Changes Learning Contract before the end of the first month of the semester, and will receive five co-curricular credits upon completing it.  To learn more about the Changes program, click here.

All three programs are integral to the Andrews University educational experience, connecting faith, living and learning, and fostering the building of community

Week at a Glance