2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Health InsuranceTo ensure that HBU students have protection against accident or illness, all undergraduatesare automatically enrolled in a basic insurance policy which providesprotection 24 hours a day worldwide, including during all holiday/vacation periods.Students who are already covered under another plan may utilize this coverage astheir secondary policy, providing reimbursement for deductibles and co-paymentsrequired by their primary insurance plan. A supplemental policy is an additionaloption. For details, see the official insurance brochure available in Financial Services,Student Affairs, and all on-campus housing sites.All international students are required to have medical insurance which is validin Houston, Texas. Their coverage must include repatriation and medical evacuation,an ID card in English, and a claims submission address in the United States.International students who are unable to provide documentation of such insurancewill be automatically enrolled in the University’s basic plan.Housing Regulations and Residence LifeSince it was founded in 1960, HBU has been committed to the education of thewhole person. For this reason, the residence life experience is considered anintegral part of a student’s education.Because of the University’s commitment to the residential experience, studentsare required to live on campus unless one of the following exceptions applies:a. 21 years of age or older prior to September 1 or have completed 96 creditsprior to the beginning of Fall Quarter; orb. Married or a graduate student; orc. Enrolled for seven or fewer credits (part-time student); ord. Living at home with parents/guardians in the Houston areaHBU has two residence colleges, the Reuben L. Philips College for Men (MRC)and the Rebecca Bates Philips College for Women (WRC). The residence halls arecompletely air-conditioned, and each suite features four rooms grouped around ashared living room. Each pair of bedrooms has its own bath, and each room hasits own lavatory. Each residence hall houses 128 students. In September 2000, theMest Wing was built as an addition to the Women’s Residence College through anendowment provided by Henry H. and M. Catharine Mest. The Mest Wing housesan additional 104 students. If space is available, a private room may be requestedfor an additional charge.Husky Village is the HBU student apartment complex. Each apartment has akitchen, a living room, two bathrooms and either two or four bedrooms. Eachair-conditioned apartment houses two to four residents. A spacious clubhousefacility has a large area complete with large screen television, a laundry room, anda study area. There is also a swimming pool, sauna, and barbecue area.All residences are staffed by upper class resident assistants and professionals whooffer programming designed to enhance the students’ education.Spiritual LifeSpiritual Life seeks to nurture community, develop student leadership, build moralcharacter, provide an environment for every student to know Christ, and equipStudent Affairs/ 23