Student Guide - Campus Usage

CAMPUS USAGE

LIABILITY STATEMENT

NCU is not liable for the loss of money or personal belongings by any person or for damages done to property belonging to any person, except that which may be done accidentally by regular employees of North Central University. The school is not liable for any injury that occurs during unsupervised activities.

FUNDRAISING

All non-University endorsed individuals or organizations that wish to conduct fundraising activities on NCU property must pay for facility usage and/or be registered with a governing body (State of Minnesota, AGWM, etc.). NCU is unable to officially sponsor the activities of such groups or individuals and advertisements and waivers must clearly indicate this fact. North Central University is not liable for any injury, misuse of funds, etc. that occurs during an off-campus or charitable event that is hosted by an organization NCU does not sponsor.

FACILITIES USAGE

Individuals or organizations wishing to schedule an activity or program should submit a request for the event through the NCU webpage: www.northcentral.edu/calendar. An email message approving or denying the reservation will be sent to the individual submitting the request.  Only requests for University sponsored events will be approved.

Policies relating to the use of the Trask Word and Worship Center vary from standard campus usage policies. Individuals or organizations that wish to use these facilities should contact the Community Life Coordinator for more information.

USE OF UNIVERSITY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Students are not to use the Chapel organ, piano, or other instruments without special permission from the Fine Arts department. Individual practice rooms located in Mensing Hall are available to students through the Fine Arts department. NCU is not liable for copyright infringement if students perform BMI or other such copyright music on campus.

INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER

Library materials are available for student use through the T.J. Jones Memorial Information Resource Center. Materials from the circulation and archive collections may be borrowed for a period of 21 days; periodicals may be borrowed for 2 days. The circulation period for reserve material varies according to faculty instructions. Reference books, bound periodicals and current periodicals are not circulated, however exceptions to this policy may be made with written permission from a librarian. All materials should be checked out no later than 15 minutes before the closing time; reserve materials should be returned 15 minutes before closing.

GYMNASIUM

The gymnasium, located in the Clark-Danielson College Life Center, is designated for intercollegiate and intramural athletic events and recreational use. Only current students, faculty, and staff are allowed to use the gym during posted hours. Patrons of the gym must wear appropriate clothing and shoes; street shoes are not permitted.

FITNESS CENTER

The Fitness Center is located in the Clark-Danielson College Life Center room 204. Memberships may be purchased through the Athletics department and are charged directly to the student’s account.

MEDICAL INSURANCE/ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Full-time students are covered by a student accident insurance policy through the University. This policy is only supplementary to a student’s primary health care policy; it covers minimal costs beyond that which is covered by a student’s health insurance policy. Assistance with insurance questions and claims is available through the Business office.

If a student wishes to enroll in supplemental medical insurance, it must be purchased within 30 days of the start of the fall semester. Spring semester enrollment is open only to new students and be purchased within 30 days of the start of the semester. There is a special enrollment period available to students who lose coverage. All inquiries can be made in the Business office.

PARKING & MOTOR VEHICLES

The use of motor vehicles at NCU is considered a privilege with accompanying responsibilities. Students with a motor vehicle on-campus must have liability and property damage insurance.

An extensive parking and motor vehicles manual can be obtained through the NCU Security office. Students bringing a motor vehicle to campus are responsible for the information contained in that publication.

PLOWING/SNOW REMOVAL

North Central University parking lots are plowed on schedule following a 2" snowfall. If a vehicle is not removed from a parking lot by the time it is scheduled to be plowed the vehicle will be towed. It is the student's responsibility to note the snow accumulation and plowing notices posted on campus. Campus snow plowing information can be obtained by calling: (612) 343-7882. City plowing information can be obtained by contacting the Minneapolis Snow Emergency Hotline at: (612)348-7669.

BICYCLES

All bicycles must be registered each academic year with the Security office. Registered bicycles may be stored in the basement of Miller Hall or parked in designated areas and should not be chained to trees or signs. Unregistered bicycles and bicycles left in unapproved areas will be confiscated and may be auctioned off by the University. Students are also encouraged to register their bicycle with the State of Minnesota.