2023 Bluejay Resource Guide

Bluejay The RESOURCE GUIDE 2023-2024

WELCOME TO TABOR COLLEGE!

I am excited that you have decided to join the Tabor College family for the 2023-2024 school year! I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for you at Tabor College and hope that you dive into what that is!

This Resource Guide is to give you a glimpse into life as a student at Tabor College. I encourage you to take a look and find something that you want to try within your first year.

I invite each of you to get involved on campus and take advantage of all the opportunities that Tabor has to offer, whether that is participating in an athletic event, participating in the arts, joining a club, leading/attending a bible study, or joining Student Senate.

I am here to help and serve you as the Student Senate President. I encourage you to get to know your class representatives and voice your opinions and concerns so that they can best

My prayer for your time here at Tabor is that you would grow in your faith and that you discover why the Lord has called you to Tabor for this school year. Use the talents and skills that the Lord has given you to build up the Kingdom here at

I can’t wait to meet and get to know each one of you and can’t wait to see what’s Go Bluejays!

Tyler Seeley Student Senate President

In late July, you will receive your housing assignment through your Tabor email.

Review the What To Bring/What Not To Bring List (pages 12 and 13) so you are move-in ready when you arrive.

AUGUST 4

Football, Soccer & Volleyball Athletes Move-In

AUGUST 6

Cross Country Athletes & Arts Students Move-In

AUGUST 7

Fall Athlete and Arts students

Registration/Financial Settlement

AUGUST 11

New Freshmen Move-In*

AUGUST 12

New Freshmen

Registration/Financial Settlement

AUGUST 13

Transfer & Returning Students Move-In*

AUGUST 13

Transfer & Returning Students

Registration/Financial Settlement

*Who have not already checked in Need a place to stay before your movein date? Check out the Local Life page, page14 for lodging nearby.

MOVE-IN INFORMATION

FALL ATHLETE WELCOME

This is a opportunity for parents to visit campus and see where your son or daughter will spend the year. Several events, with a focus on parents, will be provided to inform parents about various aspects of Tabor College.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION WEEKEND?

Freshmen: During the weekend, you will get to know your O-Group (Orientation Group), do a service project, attend orientation sessions, confirm classes, and complete financial settlement. But most of all, it will be a fun time! This weekend is full of activities to engage learning, promote service to others, encourage involvement, and assist the transition to college.

TRANSFERS

In order to help you make the transition to Tabor, there are orientation activities and sessions designed specifically for transfers.

See tabor.edu/readyforclass for more details.

CHECK-IN

When you arrive in Hillsboro, snap this QR code to find the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts, where your check-in will start. See you soon!

MAIL SERVICES

YOUR NEW ADDRESS

Student’s full name Tabor College

400 S Jefferson St Hillsboro, KS 67063

(Please use First and Last Name, no nicknames. Do not use mailbox number, room number or residence name)

MAIL SERVICES – SERVICES PROVIDED

• Keyed mailbox for each student.

• Mail and packages arrive and are available on a weekday basis.

• Students are notified by Tabor email when packages are scanned and available for pick up.

• Payment by cash or card.

• Designate pickup by another person in an email to sherylr@tabor.edu. Include the name of the person.

AMAZON ACCOUNT INFORMATION

• Click the boxes that require delivery only Monday through Friday.

• AND include the following information in delivery instructions:

“Tabor College Mail Services is in the northwest corner of the Student Center. Everything addressed to 400 S Jefferson must be delivered to this location.”

MAIL SERVICES – SERVICES AVAILABLE

Outgoing mail – First class, Priority, Media, etc.

Outgoing packages - We are able to ship packages weighing up to 30 lbs. through the USPS.

• Help with determining the best way to ship.

• Help with labeling and customs forms.

• Limited packaging supplies like stuffing and box tape.

• We have many sizes of Priority Boxes available.

OPTIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION

For packages weighing more than 30 pounds:

• USPS - downtown Hillsboro.

• UPS - downtown Hillsboro at Hillsboro Hardware.

• Fed Ex – Dollar General has regular pick up times.

• Student will need to transport.

All delivery drivers will pick up packages with a prepaid label or call tag at Tabor College on weekdays.

The cost to replace a lost mailbox key is $10.

READY FOR CLASS (RFC) CHECKLIST

SNAP

AND SCAN

to fill out forms for the Ready for Class (RFC) Checklist or visit tabor.edu/readyforclass

Our Ready for Class Checklist is here to tell you everything to expect when it comes to starting your journey on campus. We are here to help if you have questions filling out these forms. For questions about registration, please contact the Admissions office at 620-947-3121 or email admissions@tabor.edu. To make your registration day easier, complete as many of the following before arrving to campus.

1. ADMISSIONS PAPERWORK

☐ Complete Housing Application

☐ Complete Registration Form

☐ Submit Transcripts

• Final high school transcript with graduation date

• Dual-Credit transcript from applicable institution

• Advanced Plaecment (AP) scores if applicable

• Final college transcript (if applicable)

☐ Pay $200 deposit

2. HEALTH INSURANCE / MEDICAL INFORMATION

Check your email for links and directions on how to submit these form

☐ Medical Record Form (all students)

☐ United Healthcare Portal (all students)

If you do not have your own insurance, you will need to purchase insurance from Tabor College.

3. BUSINESS OFFICE PAPERWORK

☐ Financial Responsibilities Form

☐ Contact Business Office to make payment arrangements

• Email Ruth at ruthf@tabor.edu

• Call Ruth at (620) 947-3121 ext. 1050

4. OTHER DOCUMENTS

Please bring these with you when you register if you will have a vehicle on campus

☐ Photo of current vehicle insurance

☐ Drivers license

☐ Photo of license plate

5. FINANCIAL AID CHECKLIST

☐ Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Tabor Code: 001946)

☐ Master Promissory Note**

☐ Entrance Counseling**

** Required only if accepting a student loan for the first time can be completed at studentaid.gov.

If you have been selected for Verification, complete the verification worksheet and send in necessary tax documents to the Tabor Financial Aid office. If you plan to take secondary loans, complete all applications (i.e. PLUS and/or alternative loans).

If you are not taking out any federal financial aid, please send an email with your name to finaid@tabor.edu.

6. DOCUSIGN FORMS

Following July 15, you should have received an email to your Tabor College email address that will have four forms for your to electronically sign

☐ Photo Release

☐ Financial Responsibilities Form

☐ Travel Waiver

☐ Community Life Covenant

☐ FERPA

7. ATHLETE ONLY CHECKLIST

(Please allow approximately 30 minutes to fill out the appropriate forms)

☐ Vivature Forms

• New Students

• Returning Students

☐ Vivature Registration

Vivature Registration questions: email Jim Moore @ jimm@tabor.edu

☐ Upload Health Insurance Card Via Nextpic App

☐ Physical - stamped by medical provider

☐ Register with the NAIA

SNAP AND SCAN

to fill out forms for the Athlete Only Checklist or visit www.taborbluejays.com/Athletic_Forms

Student Photos

Come prepared for your official yearly student photo on the day you register.

Helpful tips

• Wear whatever you are comfortable and confident in, as long as appropriate. We recommend your “first day of class” outfit.

• Dry hair photographs best

• Be ready to smile!

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Attend your classes.

2. Get to know your professors and allow them to get to know you better too.

3. Find a way that works best for you to stay organized...a planner, phone calendar, to do list. As long as it works for you, that's all that matters!

4. Support your peers in their extracurricular activities. Nearly all of our students are involved in something on campus whether it is athletics, fine arts, Student Senate, and so much more. Get out there and cheer them on in the things your friends are passionate about on campus! Student Success can help with this.

5. Ask any and all questions.

6. Get out and explore your new town and the surrounding areas. There are several hidden gems in Hillsboro, Marion, Newton, and McPherson.

7. Have Fun!

OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS

ACADEMIC MENTORING

The transition to college can be a challenge for some, we are here to help. We are available for students who find themselves in need of additional support to work on time management, study skills, sorting through the transition to college life, and more.

TUTORING CENTER

Available for students in the lower level of the Lohrenz. Tutoring is a free service available for all Tabor Students and is provided through peer tutors. Registration for tutoring is required. Additional times and information are located in the Student Success Office. Questions can be sent to tutoring@tabor.edu.

DISABILITY SERVICES

If you are a student who has a disability or situation that requires academic accommodations, you can contact Student Success directly at studentsuccess@ tabor.edu. You will need to provide necessary documentation of disability. Student Success will work with you to identify needed accommodations.

FREE BOOKS

Tabor is blessed to be able to provide rental books to you at no charge! All you need to do is return your books at the end of each semester. If a book is not returned, students will be charged a fee for each book not returned. If you would like to purchase one of your books, the JayShop can help you with this purchase.

PICK UP BOOKS

All books can be picked up in in the Lower level of the Lohrenz Building room L7, on your registration day. The room will be open daily the first week of class from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

For book related questions email Becky at beckyn@tabor.edu

CAREER SERVICES

Tabor College’s Career Services department offers a variety of services for students. This includes assisting students with developing personal marketing materials, strengthening job-search skills, exploring available career paths, and learning about graduate school options.

In addition to these services, Career Services also facilitates a variety of events throughout the school year. These events include:

ON-CAMPUS

JOB FAIR

This event provides students an opportunity to learn about and network with the available part-time positions on campus.

TEACHER INTERVIEW DAY

Tabor College partners with six other KCAC schools to facilitate Teacher Interview Day. Over 40 school districts from all over Kansas participate and interview students for their open teaching positions.

MAJORS FAIR

Juniors and seniors from various departments speak to the freshmen class about their unique experiences in their majors. Freshmen then have the opportunity to meet with different professors to hear about specific majors they may be interested in studying. Major(s) and minor(s) are declared at this time.

RESUME & INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS

All students are invited to participate in these sessions that occur multiple times during the spring semester to develop student’s skills and knowledge related to applying for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships.

SNAP AND SCAN

to apply for On-campus employment or to find jobs off campus or visit tabor.edu/career-services

EVENT STREAMING

Tabor College has set the standard for streaming performing arts and sporting events. The use of multiple camera angles, instant replay, commentary and graphics allow our families, friends and fans to watch Bluejay events in a firstclass fashion.

to Tabor Webcast on YouTube and you will get notifications for each event.

Post Season contests are subject to a fee to watch.

SNAP AND SCAN to subscribe and watch Tabor Webcast videos.

IMPORTANT ONLINE LINKS

Scan for more info on important links and apps that are utilized during your time at Tabor College.

CAMPUS CAFE

Is an important clearinghouse where students can find their schedules, pay bills, check grades, and much more. To access this website, scan, follow the link on tabor.edu or visit tab-web.scansoftware.com/cafeweb/login.

CANVAS STUDENT

Students use this app for all coursework and viewing grades. Available for download through the App Store or Google Play. Login using Tabor College email and password.

TABOR COLLEGE EMAIL

Tabor College email is Google-based and can be added to a Gmail app on students' phones. It is key for student success that Tabor's email is accessible and checked daily for events on campus, class updates, and other important information. This is the official communication of the college.

iATTENDED

This app is used for attendance in a variety of locations on campus throughout the year. It is important to set up your iAttended login information using your Tabor email address and your full name to ensure that attendance credits are given to the correct person. To download this app, scan or visit www. iattendedapp.com.

CSC PAY

This app is necessary for students to take advantage of the FREE wash and dry laundry services that Tabor has to offer as a part of the All Inclusive Pricing. This app will allow your phone to connect with washers and dryers on campus, to start loads, know which machines are being used and to alert you when your laundry is done. To download this app, scan or visit GetPayMobile.com. If you have any trouble with the app, contact the CSC Customer Service number at (844) 272-9675.

App Store Google Play

RESIDENCE HALL INFORMATION

WHAT TO BRING/ WHAT NOT TO BRING

Check out our list of what to bring on move-in day and what to leave at home. Make sure to touch base with your roommate to discuss what each of you will bring to avoid unnecessary multiple items like an extra microwave, TV, or mini fridge, for example.

CAN I BRING...?

IMPORTANT RESIDENCE HALL DATES

BREAK CLOSINGS

• Fall Break

October 5, 2023 through October 9, 2023

• Winter Break

December 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. through January 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

*All students are required to leave campus during this break

• Spring Break

March 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. - March 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

*All students are required to leave campus during this break

SUMMER CHECK-OUT

• All students are required to be moved out of the residence halls by May 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Welcome, Bluejays!

For those of you who don’t know me: my name is Zach, and I love being involved at Tabor. College is the perfect time to try new things, and Tabor students thrive by participating in different activities on campus.

Our school boasts nearly thirty clubs and organizations including Student Senate, Game Club, Disc Golf Club, and the Multicultural Student Union. Other extracurriculars like choir and theater are also open to all students, with auditions held throughout each semester.

I encourage everyone–new and returning–to find clubs, organizations, or extracurriculars to try this year. How about competing in intramural sports or joining choir? Or maybe stepping into a leadership position on one of the campus councils?

Most of all, take advantage of opportunities to grow in your understanding of God. Attend SP&D or a Bible study, sign up for a mentor, and lean in when you’re at chapel.

I am proud to be a Tabor student involved in many areas of campus life. New Jays–I am excited to meet you all as you come to campus this fall. Returning students–I’m happy to see your familiar faces. Tabor College is a family, and I’m thankful to be part of it.

Zach Beachy, Orientation Director

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

There are many clubs, organizations, and activities outside the classroom that enhance learning, provide unique opportunities, and support Tabor’s core value of increasing meaningful involvement in college and community activities.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

• Student Senate

CAMPUS MINISTRIES COUNCIL

• Share, Prayer, and Dare (SP&D)

• Women’s and Men’s Mentoring

• Catholic Jays

• Prayer Ministry

• Journal Ministry

• Various Team and Activity Bible Studies

• Residential Floor Bible Studies

INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES

• Football

• Basketball

• Volleyball

• Slow Pitch Softball

• Soccer

• Esports

• Pickleball

• Dodgeball

• Ping-Pong

ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

• Student Activities Board

• Business Club

• Marketing Club

DECA

Multicultural Student Union (MSU) Science Club

Alpha Epsilon Delta Students of Color Alliance (SOCA) Social Justice Club

Student Music Association

Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT)

CHUMS

Dance Club

Game Club

Disc Golf Club

Spike Ball Club

Chess Club PUBLICATIONS

The View

The Bluejay Yearbook

BLUEJAY ATHLETICS

Tabor Athletics is a proud member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC). There are 19 Men’s and Women’s teams that compete at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level and experienced both on the field and off the field success.

• Men’s & Women’s Cross Country

• Football

• Men’s & Women’s Soccer

• Volleyball

• Men’s & Women’s Basketball

• Cheerleading

• Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field

• Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

• Baseball

• Softball

• Men’s & Women’s Tennis

• Men’s & Women’s Golf

For up-to-date schedules, rosters, scores, stories and to watch live athletic events, visit www.taborbluejays.com

PERFORMING ARTS

Tabor has a strong tradition of choral, instrumental and theatre. In 2017 the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts was finished. This space houses the Richert Auditorium, Prieb Harder Black Box Theatre, as well as numerous classrooms, studios and event space.

Regularly, Tabor hosts concerts, theatre productions or other types of entertainment. Some of the events you can enjoy are

• Festival of Christmas

• Fall and Spring

Instrumental Concerts

• Special performances & recitals

• Homecoming Musical - Anastasia

• Spring Theatre Productions

• Spring Oratorio

• Choir Tour

For up-to-date information, tickets or events visit tabor.edu/performing-arts

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Spiritual Formation and Community

Life is more than a program. It is a way of living! Our Spiritual Formation programs are designed to cultivate an environment for spiritual growth on our campus. The primary way we promote this is through regularly scheduled chapels each week. Spiritual Formation also oversees small groups and coordinates with departments for missions opportunities.

SMALL GROUPS

Bible studies, discipleship groups and student led ministries are also available at various times throughout the week and at various locations on campus. Small group ministries are a place where students can connect and grow as they learn how to follow God together.

GLOBAL OUTREACH

Students will have the opportunity to travel to a foreign country to experience a different culture, to research or to work alongside missionaries and church planters to minister in those communities. We are tentatively planning a trips to Portugal, Jerusalem, Germany, Indonesia & Peru.

CHAPEL

Tabor College holds chapel weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays where staff, faculty and students come together to worship, hear God’s Word and connect to one another.

CHAPEL

Life is full of highs and lows. We experience significant accomplishments and setbacks. On one side, we may experience great joy and pride in things like league or state championships, graduation, or other important academic achievements. On the other side, we may experience extreme tragedy such as the effects of divorce, loss of jobs, homelessness, food insecurity, racial inequality, and the death of loved ones.

No matter what we’ve experienced and gone through, we are called to know Christ more and more. Paul himself says that he is continually striving for this. He forgets the past, both the good and the bad, in order to focus on obtaining this prize of knowing Christ more. All his accomplishments are now considered trash, all his suffering and hardships are behind him as he presses on to reach his goal!

PRESS ON

We too are called to persevere through all the hardships in our lives. We are to not let our past accomplishments distract us from reaching our goal either. Like a runner, not wanting to waste energy looking back at the ground they’ve covered, we are to fix our eyes on the prize ahead. We are called to strain and expend all our efforts and energies toward that which Jesus has called us to.

Philippians 3:13-14

Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14

CAMPUS EATS

• Adrienne’s Coffee

Proudly Serving Starbucks

• Courtside Grill

• Dining Hall

Served by Pioneer College Catering

• Java Jays (evening hours)

JAYSHOP

Find your Bluejay clothing, gifts and supplies in our online or on campus store.

OUR COMMUNITY

CHURCHES

Ebenfeld Mennonite

Brethren Church

1498 Kanza, Hillsboro ebenfeldmb.com

Hillsboro Mennonite

Brethren Church

300 Prairie Pointe, Hillsboro hillsboromb.com

Parkview Mennonite

Brethren Church

610 S. Main St., Hillsboro www.parkviewmb.com

Cottonwood Valley

Independent Baptist Church

315 S. Main, Hillsboro cottonwoodvalleybaptistchurch.com

First Mennonite Church

102 S Ash, Hillsboro fmchillsboro.com

LOCAL EATS

• Rhubarb Market

Local coffee shop

• The Igloo Snowcones (seasonal)

• Durham Main Street

Cafe & Bakery

• The Pickup Line

• Panda Kitchen

• Pueblo Viejo

Mexican Restaurant

• Wendys

• Sonic Drive-In

• Pizza Hut

• Subway

Grace Community Fellowship

613 N. Adams, Hillsboro

www.gcfhillsboro.net

Holy Family Catholic

Parish - Marion

415 N. Cedar, Marion | hfpmc.org

Holy Family Catholic

Parish - Pilsen

Remington Rd. and 275th, Pilsen hfpmc.org

Holy Transfiguration

Orthodox Church

116 N. Washington St., Hillsboro holytransfigurationhillsboro.org

United Methodist Church

905 E. D St, Hillsboro

www.greatplainsumc.org/churchdetail/310441

Zion Lutheran Church

106 N. Lincoln St., Hillsboro

LODGING

Country Haven Inn

In Hillsboro

804 Western Heights Cir #1163, 620947-2929

Historic Elgin Hotel

In Marion, 10 miles away 115 N, Third 620-382-3200

Holiday Inn

Express & Suites

In Newton, 25 miles away 1430 E Broadway Ct 316-804-7040

Fairfield Inn & Suites

In McPherson, 25 miles away

2270 E Kansas Ave

620-504-5353

BLUEJAY LINGO

Adrienne’s

Coffee shop in the SFCFA, proudly serving Starbucks

Blue Gold Room

Conference room located just outside the cafeteria

CMC Campus Ministries Council

CRC

Campus Recreation Center – exercise room, gym, weight training facility

Java Jays

Coffee bar and lounge in the Student Center

Mod

A group of dorm rooms connected by a shared hallway

MSU

Multicultural Student Union

O-Group

Orientation group for freshmen

O-Leader

Orientation Group point person for freshmen

Quad

Four residence hall/lounge buildings grouped together

RA

Resident Assistant – student leader of each floor

RE

Residential Educator – staff members who live in the residence halls

SAB Student Activities Board

Schlicht

The Schlichting Center –coed student lounge

SCR

Student Conference Room, located on the lower level of Student Center

SFCFA

Shari Flaming Center for the Arts

SFWC

Shari Flaming Welcome Center

SOCA Students of Color Alliance

SP&D

Share, Prayer and Dare – student-led worship on Wednesday nights

Student Senate Student government on campus

The View Campus magazine

WMEC

The Wohlgemuth Music Education Center

Now that you know the lingo, we hope you will feel right at home!