Student Resources

resource:
1. source of help: somebody who or something that can be used as a source of help or information
2. backup supply: a reserve supply of something such as money, personnel, or equipment
3. ability to find solutions: adeptness at finding solutions to problems

On Campus
Seminary Catalogue
Class Schedule January 2006
Class Schedule Spring 2006

Off Campus
Septa Schedule
Local Commerce
Philadelphia Community Connections

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 ï¿½Overbrook Station,ï¿½ 2 blocks north of Seminary off City Line Ave.: 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 spontaneous prayers throughout the day and other special prayer events. Laws Chapel is a large sanctuary for chapel services, and special events. Also open for spontaneous private and group prayer. Auxiliary Services must approve use of these facilities for group meetings or events.

Library:
Located at the NW corner of deBlois hall - see student handbook 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 Kafï¿½ serves light meal items; open weekdays when classes are in session and on Saturdays during fall and spring semesters. The Bookstore stocks a wide variety of packaged snacks and cold drinks. Vending Machines are located on the service island of the Koinonia Kafï¿½ and in the lower level of Laws Chapel. Microwaves are located on the Koinonia Kafï¿½ 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 Machines:
At the west end of deBlois Hall in the periodical room of library's lower floor.

Computer/internet access:
The Computer Room is located on the 2nd floor. Contact a network administrator at 610.645.9309 for information on use and accessibility.

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. Community News and Notes is a weekly newsletter distributed through campus mail. 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. The monitor in the Koinonia Kafï¿½ runs current student life information.

Daytime Storage:
Small book lockers on east end of deBlois Hall are available for commuter day use. The Seminary is not responsible for lost of stolen items.

Lost & Found:
Contact Auxiliary Services for lost and found items. Lost and/or found items can also be announced via the CNN.

Water Fountains:
Adjacent to student mailboxes in Palmer 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 as you have real need. Donations are always welcome; leave 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 Kafï¿½.
Couches are located in the lower level of Laws Chapel.
A Recreation Room in the far SE corner of the basement of Palmer Hall also holds a TV*.

For Children*:
Back yard holds two sets of playground equipment. Recreation Room* (in the far SE corner of the basement) holds toys for all ages, foosball table, jungle gym, TV, colorful murals. Children's books and videos available from deBlois Library.

Recreation* :
Back yard ï¿½ beautiful trees and garden; BBQ grills* Recreation Room* (in the far SE corner of the basement)ï¿½ Exercise Equipment; pool table, foosball, TV*. No children are allowed in the exercise area. Exercise equipment is extremely dangerous unless used as instructed.* TV rooms ï¿½ located on the 2nd , 3rd and 4th floors residential wings (for resident use)*back to top

Job Opportunities:
Field Ed Positions, Full and Part time Church and Para-Church ï¿½ Posted with the Office of Supervised Ministries (Lower Level of Laws Chapel). Postings on community bulletin board by campus mailboxes in ï¿½want adsï¿½ section. Palmer Seminary Human Resource bulletin board (Palmer Seminary position openings) in alcove off elevators on 1st floor of Palmer Hall.

County and City Resource Information (in the Office of Student Formation)
Area business listing, Health and Human services listing, Parent/Child resources listing, Recreation/historical sites and more!

* Children and youth under the age of 16 require parental supervision.