Student Life
The Lipscomb faculty, staff, and administration seek to provide a transformative educational environment in classrooms, labs, internships, and one-on-one faculty-student engagement. At the same time, the Lipscomb community recognizes that a rich and rewarding college experience that helps shape the total person goes beyond a life of study. Student Life exists to create a culture that offers students from any and every background the opportunity to build relationships and discover places to belong. We welcome and orient new students, and also try to build a culture of communal life, whether the student resides on campus or commutes. Student Life settles students into Lipscomb housing and cares for them once they have a room to call home.
We welcome veterans into a community where we’ve “got their backs.” The Student Life Team maintains life-giving community standards and nurtures a safe and secure environment in which students can maintain good mental and emotional health and be cared for in times of need or crisis. We oversee student engagement through social clubs, student activities, student organizations, athletics, and Student Government, giving many opportunities for relationships, growth, and fun. Through Student Life, we seek to activate bold faith, offering spaces for students to grow spiritually as image-bearers of God and discover their God-given vocation to impact and serve the world. In this way, the entire Lipscomb community is committed to helping a student grow into their whole self, becoming the person God calls them to be.
Spiritual Formation at Lipscomb
While the graduate experience is different from the undergraduate, the pursuit and investment may still include a process of formation. The specific goal of Christian spiritual formation at Lipscomb is to take the form of Jesus, to become like Jesus in all aspects of life, and challenge students to explore the intersection of their faith and values with their daily life and vocational practice. Because we are a Christian university, founded on the values and virtues of Jesus, we want all students to recognize and respect the centrality of Jesus in Lipscomb’s identity, mission, and spiritual formation goals. At the same time, we welcome and invite students from any background, religious or irreligious, and acknowledge the importance of everyone’s freedom of choice. No matter the student’s faith perspective, we hope to help the student to grow and become a whole, healthy, and equipped human being.
Learning Commons
The Lipscomb Learning Commons provides students with integrated academic and professional support to enhance their learning experience. It brings together resources from the Beaman Library, Career Development Center, Coggin Family Academic Success Center, and the Office of Accessibility and Learning Supports. Services include academic coaching, research assistance, writing support, digital learning tools, and career readiness resources. Designed to foster student success, the Learning Commons promotes collaboration, skill development, and personalized support.
Graduate students can access Learning Commons services primarily in the Beaman Library, with additional support available online and by appointment.
Library
Beaman Library connects researchers to scholarly material and resources. Visit the library’s website at library.lipscomb.edu to search through more than 350,000 e-books, 150,000 print books, and more than 100 electronic databases providing access to thousands of journals. In addition to e-journals, Beaman Library has print journals that you may browse. Beaman houses bound volumes, current periodicals, microforms, the University Archives and Special Collections, primary sources, and non-print materials in various formats.
As a Lipscomb student, you have access to bibliographic citation tools including Academic Writer (formerly APA Style CENTRAL) and EndNote. These tools assist with managing bibliographies, citations, and references. Learn more about Academic Writer at https://libguides.lipscomb.edu/academicwriter and EndNote at http://libguides.lipscomb.edu/endnote.
Research can be daunting and overwhelming. Knowing where to begin can make all the difference. Beaman Library’s Research Guides are a great starting place. The Research Guides give information on locating books, journals, and databases as well as research guidelines related to a particular field of study. They serve as a type of subject guide of carefully selected resources that will help you as you locate the most appropriate sources and information that you need. Check out all of Beaman Library’s LibGuides at http://libguides.lipscomb.edu/.
Beaman Library features group study rooms and casual seating areas for quiet study, leisure reading, and research. Access library holdings through the online catalog at library.lipscomb.edu. The Library website contains information for accessing materials, library hours, policies, services, and staff. Face to face research instruction still matters at Lipscomb University. Librarians seek to serve and are available for one-on-one research instruction. Appointments can be made through the Beaman Library homepage.
Beyond electronic resources, Beaman Library offers a multitude of services, such as Interlibrary Loan for books and articles, color copying, color printing, scanning, electronic device charging stations, and Chromebook/iPad rentals. Beaman Library awaits you whatever your research needs may be. Go anywhere; learn anything, and find it in Beaman Library.
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located in the west wing on the main level of the Beaman Library. The ASC houses the Lipscomb University Writing Studio, math lab, peer-to-peer tutoring, as well as additional academic resources. The ASC is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Writing Studio appointments may be scheduled by visiting the ASC or going to https://lipscomb.mywconline.com. More details about the Writing Studio’s services and hours may be found on their page on Lipscomb’s website.
Office of Accessibility and Learning Supports
Lipscomb University is committed to providing equal access to education, housing, facilities and all school sponsored events through a dedicated effort to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to these laws, no qualified individual shall unlawfully be denied access to or participation in any services, programs, or activities of Lipscomb University on the basis of their disability. Lipscomb University will provide reasonable accommodations for the needs of qualified students as they pursue post-secondary education.
An individual with a disability is a person who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; OR (2) has a record of such impairment; OR (3) is regarded as having such impairment.
Lipscomb University recognizes that disabilities can include physical, mental, social, and learning disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals, as outlined by the above regulations. Any accommodation request, however, that is unduly burdensome to the university or fundamentally alters the nature of the service, program, course, or activity cannot be fulfilled.
Please contact the ACCESS Program with any questions, requests, or concerns regarding services and accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities by emailing accessibility@lipscomb.edu.
The Career Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to supporting graduate students in their professional aspirations. The center offers career planning, resume review, interview preparation, and networking opportunities.
Lipscomb University students may utilize the Career Development Center’s services upon being accepted. Some students may be interested in working an internship or professional part-time job while pursuing graduate studies. When classes begin students are granted an account in Handshake our online internship and job posting website. Students may visit lipscomb.joinhandshake.com and sign in with their Lipscomb username and password.
Graduate students have the opportunity to engage with employers at various networking and career fair events during the year. In addition, the CDC can help students connect with alumni or mentors for professional development or informational interviewing. Students may email careerdevelopment@lipscomb.edu to connect with the Career Center.
All CDC services, including career counseling, are available to alumni of the university at no cost as a part of a lifelong relationship between Lipscomb and its students.
Contacting the CDC for your individual needs is the most effective method of reaching your career goals. Please contact us at careerdevelopment@lipscomb.edu.
Campus Security
Lipscomb Security provides 24/7 dispatch, security patrols, and response to any calls for assistance that may arise on campus for the safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Additional services include virtual and in-person bison walks, vehicle assists (jump starts, unlocks, and tire changes), and emergency notifications through the Lipscomb Ready App and ALERTUS (outdoor audible alert system). Lipscomb Security’s Dispatch Center is located in the basement of Beaman Library and can be reached by phone at 615-966-7600 for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911. The Lipscomb Ready app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Parking
Every student who parks on campus must register his or her vehicle and have a Lipscomb parking sticker. Parking stickers are issued 24/7 at the Lipscomb Security Dispatch Office located in the basement of Beaman Library.
All students must have a Lipscomb ID card. ID cards are used across campus for dining options, access to various events, and card access to certain buildings. ID cards can be issued 24/7 at the Lipscomb Security Dispatch Office located in the basement of Beaman Library.
NOTE: Students seeking to enroll in the Doctor of Pharmacy program should consult those portions of the catalog for specifics related to that program.
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers a variety of free counseling services provided by licensed professional counselors and counselors-in-training under supervision.
Access to our full range of counseling services is available to currently-enrolled University students who need help with a variety of issues. In addition to providing scheduled one-on-one counseling, the UCC accepts walk-in students facing an immediate mental health crisis and can provide referrals to specialized off-campus resources when necessary. The UCC also offers various on-campus education programs, support groups, break-out chapels, and other events that provide opportunities to encourage and support student mental health and wellness campus-wide. In addition, Telehealth counseling is available to students through the TimelyCare resource described below.
Our counseling services are confidential, except where the law requires disclosure (details are available in the informed consent for counseling). No one outside of the UCC has access to a student’s records, and counseling records are not part of the student’s educational record.
To get connected, University students should fill out an online request form found on the University Counseling Center website at lipscomb.edu/counselingcenter. They can also connect through their myLipscomb account or simply by coming into the office for more information. A consultation visit will be scheduled to match the student with an available counselor.
The University Counseling Center is located in the SAC (Student Activities Center), at the corner entrance facing Allen Bell Tower and the Ezell Center. Upon entering, take either the elevator or the stairwell up to the 2nd floor. The UCC’s phone number is 615-966-1781, and office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F. If you are having a mental health crisis outside of office hours, call Mobile Crisis at 1-855-CRISIS-1 or Lipscomb Security at 615-966-7600 (if on campus). If it is an emergency, call 911.
TimelyCare
TimelyCare is a telehealth program for students that provides access to 24/7 virtual mental health care. Services are accessible from anywhere in the United States, with no cost to visit.
Whether you’re anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk to a licensed provider from your smartphone or any web-enabled device. Providers are available to offer mental health support via phone or secure video visits. Check out the FAQs below to learn more.
Q. How can students access TimelyCare?
A. Students can go to timleycare.com/lipscomb to register with their school email address. Students can then have visits from any web-enabled device - smartphone, laptop, or desktop. TimelyCare is available from anywhere in the United States.
Q. Who can use TimelyCare?
A. Any Lipscomb University student
Q. What services are available?
A. The following services are available:
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TalkNow: 24/7, on-demand access to a mental health professional to talk about anything at anytime
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Scheduled Counseling: scheduled options to speak to a licensed counselor
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Psychiatry: services provided by Lipscomb counseling referral
Q. Where can I go to have privacy on campus?
A. Students can reserve study rooms in the library, talk in their car, ask a roommate for some privacy for an hour, or talk to their RHD about other spots in the dorm they might be able to use.
Q. How much does a visit cost?
A. TimelyCare services are free to all Lipscomb University students.
Health Services
Health Services is located adjacent to the Bison Inn on the North end of Campus. Our street address is 3705 Ferndale Avenue. Normal hours during the school year are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with shortened hours during the summer. The clinic is closed on school-recognized holidays. The clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses. Students at Lipscomb University can conveniently receive health care for acute illnesses and injuries. All health services are confidential unless the student specifies disclosure information.
Allergy shots, TB skin tests, blood tests, and some vaccinations are available in the Health Center throughout the year for specified fees. There is a sliding scale beginning at $50 per visit for consumable products and office visits. Payment for provider visits, prescription medications, imaging, and laboratory services will be the responsibility of the student and may be billed to his/her health insurance plan. Health insurance is recommended for all students but is not required.
All new students must submit their health forms to Med+Proctor. Please see the emails you will receive in your Lipscomb student email for further instructions. It is required prior to class registration, and incomplete accounts will cause a health hold to go on your record until all required documentation is submitted. For more detailed instructions regarding your Med+Proctor account, please visit https://www.lipscomb.edu/student-life/health-wellness/health-center.
The state of Tennessee requires that all students born after 1956 provide proof of two measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations or a titer showing immunity. If there is no immunity to all three diseases, a booster shot will be required.
For students born after 1979, proof of chickenpox disease (documented date of disease or a titer) or two varicella vaccines is required.
Incoming students who are younger than 22 years of age and who will live on campus must have documentation of one dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4). The dose must have been administered at greater than or equal to 16 years of age. Any student not living on campus who has not received a dose of quadrivalent conjugate vaccine within the past five years may choose to be vaccinated to reduce the risk of meningococcal disease.
All students are required to complete the TB risk factor screening questionnaire that is located on your Med+Proctor account. Some students may be required to submit additional screening in the form of a TB skin or blood test. A chest x-ray must be submitted for any positive skin test. Health Sciences students may have additional requirements outlined by their respective schools or departments.
Housing
Lipscomb realizes the importance of providing clean, well-maintained residence halls for students who live on campus. Campus housing is reserved primarily for traditional unmarried undergraduate students who are under the age of 25. Graduate student housing is extremely limited and typically reserved for student athletes completing their eligibility. Questions about campus housing should be directed to housing@lipscomb.edu.
Veteran Services
Whether a military member, veteran, or dependent, the Veteran Services Office (VSO) will provide the student with personalized support to meet their needs as a Lipscomb student. With over 38 years of enlisted service, our team is here to serve those who have served our country.
Lipscomb, a G.I. Job’s top Military Friendly School and one of Military Times’ Top 25 Best for Vets Business Schools, provides veterans and their dependents with an academically challenging degree program that fits your career goals, along with a Christ-centered community to deepen their faith.
The experienced VSO team is available to students to guide them through any kind of question, from VA benefits to degree programs to student life. We create events specifically designed for veterans - veteran orientation sessions, professional development training, and career placement opportunities. We are committed to coaching student veterans and dependents through each step of the educational journey.
Veterans have created tremendous legacies in this country already. The Lipscomb VSO wants to prepare veterans for the next journey ahead.
Any student veteran or dependent of a veteran wishing to use any form of VA educational benefits at Lipscomb must contact one of the VSO’s School Certifying Officials at 615.966.1117.
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