Immunization Requirements
Minnesota Law (M.S. 135A.14) ) requires proof that all students born after 1956 are vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella, except for certain specified exemptions. Any non-exempt student who fails to submit the required information within 45 days after first enrollment cannot remain enrolled. For more information, contact Student Affairs.
The State of Minnesota does not require you to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A, B, C, or Meningitis, but does require colleges to provide information about these diseases and their vaccinations. Information on each can be found at the following links. Students are encouraged to visit with their personal doctor or health care professional for more information.
Sexual Harassment / Violence
Bethany Lutheran College is committed to maintaining high standards of respect and civility, and takes sexual misconduct seriously. All staff or faculty (other than those listed as Confidential Resources) are required to report any knowledge they have about sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking to the Title IX Coordinator.
Please see the Sexual Misconduct page for the complete policy and reporting options.
The Crime Awareness and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Criminal actions or other emergencies occurring on campus are to be reported to Campus Security at 507.344.7888, the Dean of Students at 507.344.7330 or the local police at 911. The College will contact the local police concerning criminal actions or other emergencies when they feel it is necessary to do so.
When school is in session, the residence halls of Bethany Lutheran College are locked 24 hours a day. Students may use their access key FOB for entrance into their respective residence hall. Doors are not to be propped open. Visitors wishing to enter a residence hall must be the guest of at least one student residing in the respective residence hall. For other facility hours, see the Campus Life section of the Student Guide under Facility Hours. Students and visitors are not permitted in buildings after lock-up without authorization.
A Bethany Campus Security Officer is on duty every night in order to provide security and safety services to the campus. In cases of emergency or for a Security safety escort to and from the parking lots or anywhere else on campus, students may call 507.344.7888.
Bethany informs students about campus security procedures and encourages students to be responsible for their own security and the security of others by means of new student orientation sessions, the Student Guidebook, the Freshman Seminar course, and residential life meetings.
Any criminal actions that occur at off-campus locations which are controlled and used by the College or student organizations for college related purposes will be monitored by and are to be reported to the local police having jurisdiction. Bethany will make a reasonable effort to obtain local police reports of criminal activity that occurred at these locations while Bethany was in control and using them.
Bethany will distribute timely reports to students concerning campus crimes considered to be a threat to other students and employees that are reported to the Dean of Students or the local police. Such reports are to aid in the prevention of similar occurrences.
Annual Security Report and Crime Statistics
Bethany Lutheran College’s annual security report is published in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The document describes the College’s security policies for on-campus housing, access to facilities, notification of threats to the community, alcohol and drug use, etc. Statistics reported over the past three years for crimes that occurred both on-campus and in the surrounding community are also included. Students can access the report on the BLC website or obtain a paper copy by contacting the Dean of Students office at 507.344.7330.
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
Please see Bethany Lutheran College’s policies regarding alcohol, drugs and sanctions.
Voter Registration
The College will provide voter registration forms for all student physically in attendance once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester in cooperation with the Student Senate. The College also maintains a website with information on voting and registering to vote. More information regarding voting and registering to vote can be found at mnvotes.org.
Other Student Guide Sections
Continue your reading with these other sections of the Student Guide.
