Student Wellness
Caring for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of our students.
Student Wellness
At AWC, we make the development of the spiritual lives of the students a priority.
Personal Devotions
The most important Christian responsibility is having an active, consistent personal devotion life. We strongly encourage and make every attempt to influence our students toward a strong personal devotion and relationship with God, as it makes the difference in true Christianity and produces a victorious life.
Residence Hall Devotions
Throughout the school year, each dormitory has their own devotions as a group. The purpose of the residence hall devotions is to enrich the spiritual life of each student and acquaint them with the importance of family worship.
Campus Prayer Meetings
On Tuesday and Thursday a voluntary campus prayer meeting is held in the chapel. On Wednesday, time has been set apart for fasting and prayer during the lunch hour.
Chapel Services
Chapel services are held three times a week or daily during revival. Students are encouraged to testify and worship the Lord. Chapel services are meant to help each student grow closer to the Lord and His personal will.
Church Services
Students are required to faithfully attend all morning and evening services their church provides, including Sunday school.
Christian Service
Christian Service opportunities are a major part of the college experience and Christian life. Our students take part in Christian Service on a weekly basis. See more about this here.
Leisure & Relaxation
At AWC, we recognize there needs to be a balance between study, work, and relaxation. Our beautiful forty-five acre campus, nestled in a country setting, affords various opportunities for recreation.
- Relax at the pond by taking a walk on the path surrounding the pond, resting on the benches or swing, kayaking, fishing, or ice-skating.
- Spend time in The Daily Grind coffee shop hanging out with friends or playing board games.
- Participate in a game of basketball, volleyball, dodgeball or ping-pong in our large gymnasium or engage in a game of softball or kickball on our ballfield.
- Take a ride on your bike, or enjoy using your ripstik or rollerblades on our spacious campus.
- Enjoy chatting with friends around the fountain during the fall and spring months.
- Attend a music recital or special event.
- Make memories together during the many fun Student Life activities throughout the year.
It has been my privilege to give to the student body through the avenue of Student Council. College can be hard work, so we strive to bring bright times and happiness into the student’s lives. Just a few ways we have been able to do this is through softball games, group outings, honoring a chosen student each month, and the coffee shop. We are thankful for each student, and we want to show them our appreciation and support!
Relationships & Dating
Developing interpersonal relationships is a vital part of college life. You will form friendships which will last for a lifetime.
AWC ensures time is given to promote healthy relationships between all of its students. Campus experiences will afford opportunities to laugh together, cry together, love together, and live together as members of the body of Christ. As iron sharpens iron, our interpersonal relationships should help each of us become better servants of our God
Students who show interest in one another are allowed to form a dating relationship. We encourage this natural, love relationship that God has ordained, and we seek to set proper boundaries to ensure a wholesome and effective relationship that is God-honoring and pleasing in the sight of man.
Counseling & Health
All students are offered opportunity for securing counsel about their personal, spiritual, and educational needs. A professional counselor, along with the President, Academic Dean, Dean of Students and members of the faculty, are available for conferences to give friendly and helpful guidance. Each student will be assigned an academic advisor. This advisor will provide guidance with curriculum choices here at AWC as well as postgraduate studies and career planning.
Medical assistance can be obtained at Salem Emergency Room, Mercy Health Primary Care, or Lisbon Community Health Center, which are all within close proximity to the college.