STUDENT LIFE
Vehicles
Community Standards
SBC provides parking for students who have vehicles. Electrical car-plugs are available for a fee (apply at the Finance Office). Drivers are expected to obey all regulations pertaining to the use of motor vehicles.
We believe that a Christian community requires a commitment to personal spiritual growth, and a commitment to personal integrity and godly discernment in the choices we make. We believe that these commitments should guide the way we live and the way we treat others both within the SBC community and the world around us. As members of Christ’s body, we will endeavour to live out Jesus’ call to love as He has loved us.
Athletics SBC is an active member of the Steinbach Men’s Volleyball League, the Hanover Women’s Volleyball League, and the Silver Eye Sports Hockey League. All athletes are registered for our Integrating Faith and Sports course which runs 1 credit hour each semester. This experiential course studies Biblical teachings of love, respect, and growth in character for student athletes participating in the pressures of competition.
Care Groups All dorm students will be a part of a care group that meets on a weekly basis. A Care Group Leader will lead your group and will provide you with regular opportunities to share, pray, and laugh together. Married students are also encouraged to attend a Care Group with other married students and their families. Commuting students are encouraged to connect during our Commuter Lunch events and to stay involved with their local church.
Residence Since we believe that community is the context for learning, residence life is a significant contributor to a student’s educational experience. Full time first year students under the age of 21 not planning to live at home need to apply to the Student Development department for approval to live out of residence. All resident students are expected to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester.
Meals Resident students receive meals in the cafeteria. Menus are posted outside the cafeteria. Off-campus students may purchase meal tickets at the college office.
Laundry Facilities Coin operated machines are available for use by oncampus students.
Recreation Many restaurants, shops, an indoor pool, parks, athletic venues, and cultural events are all within walking distance of SBC. The Mennonite Heritage Village, which is situated on the outskirts of town, will interest anyone who is historically inclined. The best mountain biking trails in Southern Manitoba are located in the Sandilands, a 20 minute drive east of Steinbach. In addition, golf courses, trails, beaches, and the city of Winnipeg are all within a short driving distance.
Chapel Chapel attendance is expected of all students as part of their spiritual development. The chapels include faculty and student presentations, chapel band, prayer, small group discipleship with faculty advisor, as well as group discipleship with faculty advisor, as well as presentations by pastors and mission representatives.
All College Retreat Each year SBC sets aside time for special spiritual emphasis. The annual All College Retreat is a weekend spent building community and setting spiritual direction for the year.
Mail Locked mailboxes for on-campus and commuting students are located in the college. You may ask to have your mail forwarded to the college address: SBC, 50 PTH 12 N., Steinbach, MB R5G 1T4. If you live in campus housing, you will have your own mailing address on Campus Drive, Steinbach, MB.
Campus Location SBC is located on a 16-acre campus in the City of Steinbach, approximately 50 kilometres south-east of Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital. The college is accessible by car or bus via the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 12, or via Highways 59 and 52 as well as two small airports. Churches, as well as para-church organizations and service agencies, provide students with numerous opportunities to extend their training beyond the classroom. These opportunities can be found in Steinbach and surrounding communities, including Winnipeg with a population of almost 700,000.
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