Student Resources
Public Transit Access:
SEPTA bus stops just about on our doorstep on City Line Ave. (Route 1): Bus 105, Bus 65 (2 blocks north). SEPTA rail station Overbrook Station, 2 blocks north of Seminary off City Line Ave.: Paoli (old R5) train.
Contact SEPTA at 215-580-7800 or www.septa.org for more information.
Worship/Prayer Centers:
Prayer Room is located left off the elevators on 4th floor as a small room for private or group prayer.
Dining Room Worship Center hosts prayer gathering and other special events. Laws Chapel is a large sanctuary for chapel services and special events. Chapel is also open for spontaneous private prayer. Auxiliary Services must approve use of these facilities for planned group meetings or events.
Library:
Located at the NW corner of deBlois Hall - see student handbook and posting at entrance for hours of operation and more detailed information. Palmer Seminary has borrowing privileges with 20 different theological libraries (including St. Charles', across the street) . Get a list of other libraries at our circulation desk.
Food & Beverage:
Koinonia Kafe serves light meal items; open weekdays when classes are in session and on Saturdays during fall and spring semesters. The Bookstore stocks a variety of packaged snacks and cold drinks. Vending Machines are located on the service island of the Koinonia Kafe and in the lower level of Laws Chapel. Microwaves are located on the Koinonia Kafe service island. A Commuter Refrigerator is available so bring your own and keep it cool! Located by the day lockers at the east end of deBlois Hall.
Bookstore:
Find course texts and Christian titles, special orders and student supplies, Christian cards and gifts, and snacks and drinks!
Photocopying Machine:
At the west end of deBlois Hall.
Computer/internet access:
The Computer Room is located on the 2nd floor.
Commuter Rooms:
Overnight accommodations are available; book in advance with Auxiliary Services.
Seminary Information:
The Student Handbook contains a myriad of practical and detailed information. Students must read and sign this document. The Seminary Catalog is the official document on educational programs, policies and procedures. Palmer News and Notes (PNN) is a weekly newsletter distributed via email. Bulletin Boards. Departmental and community bulletin boards are located throughout the Seminary with the main board located across from the student mailboxes. A signature from Auxiliary Services is required before any posting.
Daytime Storage:
Small book lockers on east end of deBlois Hall are available for commuter day use. The Seminary is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Lost & Found:
Contact Auxiliary Services for lost and found items.
Water Fountains:
Adjacent to student mailboxes in Palmer Hall, at the west end of deBlois Hall and in the lower lobby of Laws Chapel.
Public Phone:
Located between the Koinonia Center and the bookstore.
Food Pantry:
In SE wing of 2nd floor of Palmer Hall. For students experiencing temporary food shortages. Feel free to take food when you have real need. Donations are always welcome; leave contributions at the Switchboard or contact the Office of Student Formation.
Campus Mail:
Campus mail drop: In alcove just off elevators on 1st floor of Palmer Hall.
Public Restrooms:
In several locations in Palmer Hall and Laws Chapel.
Lounges:
Couches and Chairs located in the Koinonia Kafe.
Couches are located in the lower level of Laws Chapel.
For Children*:
Back yard holds two sets of playground equipment. Children's books and videos available from deBlois Library.
Recreation*:
Back yard*. Beautiful trees, garden and BBQ grills*
Exercise Room with treadmills, elypticals, bicycle, weights and TV. No children are allowed in the exercise area. Exercise equipment is extremely dangerous unless used as instructed. TV rooms located on the 2nd , 3rd and 4th floors residential wings (for resident use).
Job Opportunities:
Field Ed Positions, Full and Part time Church and Para-Church opportunities are posted with the Office of Supervised Ministries (Lower Level of Laws Chapel). Postings also on community bulletin board by campus mailboxes in want ads section. Palmer Seminary Human Resource bulletin board (Palmer Seminary position openings) in alcove off elevators on 1st floor of Palmer Hall.
*Children and youth under the age of 16 require parental supervision
