Spiritual Life Policies
Purpose of Spiritual Life Credits
Because our mission is to transform lives, York University hosts regular gatherings
to seek
Christ-centered transformation. These opportunities are intentional spiritual experiences
where our campus can listen to God together and grow through community.
Credit Requirements
Undergraduate students are required to earn sixty (60) Spiritual Life Credits each
semester of
full-time enrollment. Credits are recorded via the iAttended app available through
the App
store or the Google Play store.
Ways to Earn Spiritual Life Credits
Students have a variety of opportunities to earn Spiritual Life Credits via regularly
scheduled
events, as described below, as well additional approved Credit opportunities that
may be
offered throughout the semester.
The Well
The Well is our daily gathering for the entire campus to seek God as then foundation
for our mission of transformation. Chapel meets in the Campbell Centern Monday through
Thursday, and in both the Campbell Center and the Prayer Chapel each Friday, from
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters, except on university-approved
holidays and during final exams. Students will be notified via York University email
if chapel will be held elsewhere.
The student must be seated by 10:00 a.m. Students may not receive a Spiritual Life
Credit if the speaker has begun.
Weekly Devotionals
Each Wednesday night students meet to worship and to hear a
spiritual message. These gatherings normally occur at 9:00 p.m. in the Prayer Chapel.
Students will be notified via York University email if the devotional will occur elsewhere
and at
another time.
Worship Night
Occasionally students will gather in the Prayer Chapel for special worship
experiences. The details for these opportunities will be shared via York University
email.
Appropriate Behavior during Spiritual Life Events
Students are expected to be attentive and respectful participants in the Spiritual
Life
experience. During Spiritual Life events, students should refrain from talking, using
electronic devices, including headphones and earbuds, leaving early, doing homework
or any
activity that is reflective of a lack of engagement and respect. Failure to comply
with the
above guidelines may result in losing the Spiritual Life Credit for that event. Repetitive
misconduct may result in disciplinary action. Individuals are asked to remove hats
and caps
as a sign of respect during prayers.
Monitoring Spiritual Life Credits Accrued
Students are responsible for monitoring their Spiritual Life Credit record via the
iAttended
app. Students must download the free app onto their mobile device via the App store
or the
Google Play store and log in with their york.edu email. After students scan themselves
in,
they will receive confirmation that their attendance has been recorded. Students’
progress in
the program is typically updated instantly on their mobile device. However, it may
take up to
48 hours for updates to be reflected. Students should continuously monitor their progress
and let the Office of Student Life know if they have any concerns.
Probation for Insufficient Spiritual Life Credits
In the event that a student does not fulfill their Spiritual Life Credits for a semester,
they will
be placed on Probation. Probation will be in effect for the following year after a
student fails
to earn the required number of Spiritual Life Credits. During the probationary period,
a
student may be restricted from participation in certain extracurricular activities
and/or
leadership positions, as well as additional requirements or sanctions. Students who
again fail
to accrue the required number of Spiritual Life Credits while on Probation may be
subject to
stricter sanctions, such as suspension from the university. Graduating seniors who
do not earn
the required credits during their final semester will be subject to appropriate sanctions.