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For more than 100 years, this institution has provided students the
opportunity to reach their educational goals and career aspirations by
creating programs and student-oriented services that meet their needs.
The following information is a summary of the services available to assist
students in meeting their academic goals.
Contact Friends University
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Hours of Operation (may be extended at non-Wichita locations)
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(June & July: 8 a.m. to noon)
Call the office/department directly, or call the
Wichita number and ask for the specific office
or give the extension number (last four digits
of phone number).
Call the Topeka number and ask for the
specific office or give the extension number
(last four digits of phone number).
Call the Lenexa number and ask for the
specific office or give the extension number
(last four digits of phone number).
Other Locations
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800-794-6945
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Call the toll-free number and ask for the
specific office or give the extension number
(last four digits of phone number).
Contacting Us Online
For more information on any of the following
services, please visit the Friends University
Web site at www.friends.edu. A student
handbook is also available on line.
Academic Computing Center
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Olive White Garvey Business and Technology
Building, Wichita
The Academic Computing Center, located in
the Olive White Garvey Business and
Technology Building in Wichita, is comprised
of eight computer labs, which include an open
lab, group lab, MacIntosh lab, and networking
lab. Wireless laptop labs are available in
Topeka and Lenexa to accommodate students.
All computers are equipped with a variety of
software programs, Internet and e-mail access
to assist students.
The Technology Development Center (TDC) is
available to Wichita students and faculty.
Technology Resource Centers (TRCs) are
available in Topeka and Lenexa for student
and faculty use. Additional equipment, such as
scanners and CD burners, is also available.
All labs are equipped with a variety of
software programs, Internet and e-mail access.
Academic Computing Centers constitute an
essential element of Friends University with
more than 200 computers to serve our
students. Individual tutoring is available at all
locations upon request.
Students are expected to follow the Internet
and Network Usage Policy.
Academic Support Services
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There are several services provided by the
Center for Student Success to assist students
with academic issues such as individual and
group tutoring, learning strategies courses
and a resource library. Students are
encouraged to contact the Center’s staff and
develop a strategic action plan to meet their
academic needs. Math tutoring services are
available weeknights in the Casado Campus
Center. Students may also contact the Center
for Student Success to arrange for tutoring
outside the designated hours.
Adult Student Services
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Davis Administration Building, Wichita |
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316-295-5838 or 800-794-6945 |
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adult@friends.edu |
Services for adult students in the TUG, PACE,
degree completion and graduate programs
are provided through the Adult Student
Services Office. Evening office hours are
maintained for student convenience. Students
are encouraged to contact the Adult Student
Services Office with any needs they may have.
Garvey Physical Education Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5700 or 800-794-6945 |
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athletics@friends.edu |
The University competes in athletics at the
National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics (NAIA) level and is a member of the
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
Men’s intercollegiate sports include soccer,
football, basketball, baseball, tennis,
track/cross country and golf. Women’s
intercollegiate sports include volleyball,
tennis, soccer, basketball, track/cross country
and softball. Home competitions are free to all
Friends students.
Students can purchase all their textbooks
through the Bookstore, located in the lower
level of the Casado Campus Center.
Friends University Campus Ministries’ staff is
available to help students with spiritual needs.
The department offers a wide variety of
activities for students to participate in:
Cornerstone - Cornerstone is a weekly
gathering held in Casado Campus Center on
Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. Cornerstone
includes student-led worship, student
testimony called “Joy of My Salvation” and
teaching by Campus Ministries staff.
Mission Trip - During spring break, Campus
ministries hosts a mission trip to Houston
where students have the opportunity to
spend the week serving the homeless.
Retreats - Campus Ministries sponsors offcampus
retreats where students may relax,
fellowship, hear teaching about the love and
grace of God, worship and spend time in
silence.
Barnabas Team - The team provides student
leadership for the Campus Ministries
programs.
See You at the Pole - Each year, students
meet at the flagpole as part of the
internationally observed “See You at the Pole.”
this student-led event involves songs,
Scripture and prayer.
Service Projects - Through Bread of Life and
other community organizations, Campus
Ministries provides opportunities throughout
the school year as well as the summer for
students to serve the Wichita community.
Center for Student Success, Casado Campus Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5832 or 800-794-6945 |
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success@friends.edu |
The Center for Student Success provides
current students and Friends University alumni
with current information and resources related
to career planning and the job search process.
The Center offers various career assessments,
which can be administered both on-line and in
office. Assistance with resume writing,
interview skills and networking is available.
The Center also maintains an on-line job
posting system, which allows individuals to
access job opportunities that have been
posted with our institution. Students and
graduates are encouraged to visit the Center
for Student Success Web site where a variety
of resources and on-line services are available.
Casado Campus Center
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The Casado Campus Center is the focus of
student life on the Wichita campus, providing
a supportive environment of social and
recreational activities. The Casado Campus
Center is the home to a full-service cafeteria,
snack bar, bookstore, Student Government
Association, tutoring lab, Health and Wellness
Office, and the Center for Student Success.
Students may make payments at the Cashier’s
Office in Sumpter Hall on the Wichita campus
or at the main reception area at our other sites.
In Wichita students may cash checks for up to
$50 with the cashier. Paychecks for student
employees are also available at the cashier.
Center for Student Success
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The Center for Student Success combines
many programs and services to enhance and
integrate students’ education. Some of the
areas included in the Center are student
involvement, academic support, international
student services, the Casado Campus Center,
health and wellness services, and career
services.
Counseling Services
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Wichita: The Friends University Marriage &
Family Therapy program provides therapy
services at the Center on Family Living in a
confidential setting for students dealing with
individual, couple, family or child problems.
Friends University students may come to the
Center through their own initiative and
through referrals from faculty and staff. The
first six therapy sessions at the Center are
offered to all students at no charge and
additional sessions are available at the
Center’s sliding-fee scale with a reduced-fee
option. Appointments for day, evening or
weekend sessions may be scheduled by
calling the Center on Family Living.
Lenexa: The Master of Science in Family
Therapy graduate program in Lenexa also
offers six free therapy sessions to all Friends
students. Reduced-fee sessions are available
beyond the first six sessions. Additionally,
students at the Center on Family Living in
Lenexa offer a range of psychoeducational
offerings upon request. Information is
available through the Center to groups
interested in developing educational
programs focusing on family and marital
issues. Please call the Lenexa site for more
information on services.
Davis Communication Center
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Davis Administration Building, Wichita |
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316-295-5654 or 800-794-6945 |
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dcc@friends.edu |
Davis Communication Center (DCC) provides a
variety of services to students, faculty and
staff. The center offers copying services,
including color copies, overhead
transparencies, bindery services and much
more. A wide selection of papers are stocked
to give customers plenty of options. DCC also
offers mailing services, including a Post Office
drop box, FedEx, UPS and other shipping
services, and a variety of mailing materials.
Faculty and staff can also purchase letterhead,
envelopes, notecards and labels.
Casado Campus Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5510 or 800-794-6945 |
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dining@friends.edu |
Dining services are provided in the Casado
Campus Center through the Dining Room and
Freddy’s Snack Bar. All residential students
and first-time, full-time freshmen in the
traditional program are required to purchase
a meal plan. Other students, faculty and staff
can pay when they eat or purchase a meal
plan. Vending machines are also available on
the Wichita campus and the Topeka and
Lenexa sites.
Disability Services
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Vice President of Student Affairs Office,Casado Campus Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5779 or 800-794-6945 |
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ada@friends.edu |
University facilities are continually assessed to
make sure the needs of disabled students are
met. Requests for accommodation should be
made to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
The Vice President of Student Affairs will assist
students in their requests for accommodation
and help them obtain other necessary support
services.
Financial Aid Office, Davis Administration Building, Wichita |
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316-295-5200 or 800-794-6945 |
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apply4$@friends.edu |
The Financial Aid Office assists students with
every aspect of their financial aid process.
Staff members evaluate students’ financial aid
files, issue award notices, process loan
applications and help students obtain
information concerning outside
scholarships.
Whittier Fine Arts Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5877 or 800-794-6945 |
Tickets: |
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316-295-5677 or 800-794-6945 |
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finearts@friends.edu |
A variety of music, theatre, dance,
performance and art exhibits are available to
students each year on the Wichita campus.
Students may receive one free ticket per event,
but you must reserve the ticket ahead of time.
Reserve your ticket early to ensure availability.
Students should check the Web site calendar
for a listing of all fine arts events.
Garvey Physical Education Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5700 or 800-794-6945 |
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athletics@friends.edu |
The Garvey Physical Education Center contains
basketball courts, racquetball courts, weight
room and a multipurpose recreational room. In
addition to these facilities, the Hoyt Athletic
Field and Lattner Tennis Courts are available
for student use. Please contact the Athletic
Department for availability and use guidelines.
Health and Wellness
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Casado Campus Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5561 or 800-794-6945 |
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health@friends.edu |
Our Health and Wellness Office is located in
the Casado Campus Center. Please check for
available hours. A registered nurse is available
for first aid treatment, health concerns,
consultation and referral. Students can obtain
applications for medical insurance through
this office. The Health and Wellness Office also
provides educational programming to
students concerning health-related issues.
International Student Services
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Center for Student Success, Casado Campus Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5832 or 800-794-6945 |
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success@friends.edu |
The Center for Student Success assists
international students in a variety of ways.
They advise F-1 and J-1 Visa holding students
in all aspects of the student and exchange
visitor program guidelines. These guidelines
include the issuing of an I-20, maintaining
SEVIS records, health insurance and Visa
records, employment documentation and
enrollment. All of these areas are important to
international students who need to “remain in
status” while in the United States. It is required
for international students to contact the
Center for Student Success to update and
maintain appropriate documentation.
Library, Edmund Stanley
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The Edmund Stanley Library built in 1969
provides its students with more than 100,000
materials, 4,000 periodical subscriptions and
more than 100 different on-line databases.
The full-text of many of the periodicals and
nearly all of the databases are accessible
remotely via the library’s Web site at
http://www.friends.edu/library. The library also
serves as a gateway to the vast research
resources beyond its walls via document
delivery, interlibrary loan, consortia
participation and state provided on-line
resources. The library houses several group
study rooms, a small computer lab, and a small
multi-media production/viewing/listening
room for student use. Students are invited to
make an appointment with or e-mail a
reference librarian for any assistance they may
need.
Sumpter Hall, Wichita |
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316-295-5400 or 800-794-6945 |
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316-295-5070 |
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registrar@friends.edu |
The Registrar’s Office maintains students’
academic records and academic history. The
office processes and issues the grades for the
University. The Registrar also evaluates a
student’s academic record to receive the
appropriate degrees. Please contact the
Registrar’s Office for enrollment verifications,
course registrations and academic transcripts.
Transcripts may be requested at the
Registrar’s front desk or by written request.
Please visit the Registrar’s Web site for more
information.
The mission of the Department of Residence
Life at Friends University is to further the
academic mission of the University by
providing quality customer service and
developing living/learning communities that
stimulate, enhance and extend the total
learning experience within the context of a
Christian university. This mission is carried out
in Green Residence Hall, three apartment
buildings and 17 houses on campus for
student housing. A resident manager
(professional staff member) and resident
assistants (upperclass students) are assigned
to each living area to help facilitate the
development of community through
educational programming.
Physical Plant, Wichita |
Emergency: |
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5911 (on campus) |
Police: |
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911 |
Non-emergency: |
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316-295-5911 |
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security@friends.edu |
The Department of Security strives to maintain
the safety of all members of the Friends
University community, its visitors and
properties. The department patrols the
campus area, enforces parking regulations and
responds to emergency situations. It also
provides many services to students, faculty,
staff and visitors, including unlocking vehicles,
escorting individuals and assisting with stalled
vehicles. It is the policy of the University that
all emergencies be reported immediately by
calling Security at 5911 and then calling 911.
For non-emergency matters, security
personnel can be contacted by calling 316-
295-5911 or extension 5911 if calling from a
campus phone.
The Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act requires the annual disclosure of security
information. The report, along with other
security information can be found on the
Friends University Web site at
www.friends.edu/Security. To request a hard
copy of this report, please contact the Friends
University Security Office at 316-295-5911 or
security@friends.edu.
Student Account Services
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Sumpter Hall, Wichita |
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316-295-5630 or 800-794-6945 |
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sas@friends.edu |
Friends University students may make
financial agreements for payment of their
educational services in the Student Account
Services Office. A representative will work with
students, parents or sponsors individually to
set up tuition payment plans, arrange for
deferral of payment for employer
reimbursement or discuss specialized
payment arrangements to meet the
individual’s needs. Students should contact
the Student Account Services Office with any
questions concerning their account.
Student Involvement
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Center for Student Success, Casado Campus Center, Wichita |
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316-295-5832 or 800-794-6945 |
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success@friends.edu |
Student involvement plays an integral part of
the complete education of Friends University
students. Focusing on the “out-of-classroom”
components of the collegiate experience, the
Center for Student Success staff provides
opportunities for students to join our
community through activities that contribute
to their social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual,
physical and vocational growth and
development.
Davis Administration Building, Wichita |
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316-295-5204 or 800-794-6945 |
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writingc@friends.edu |
The Writing Center offers assistance in all
areas of the writing process, including prewriting,
drafting and revising, via a one-onone
session with a tutor or through an e-mail
or on-line tutorial. The Writing Center also
functions as a resource center where students,
faculty and staff can utilize computer software,
consult reference books or attend workshops.
Students, paraprofessionals and faculty staff
the Writing Center. The Writing Center is
located in Room 109A of the Davis
Administration Building and additional
resources are available on the Writing Center
Web pages.
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