Key Student Commitments

As a Bethel student, you’ll join a Christ-centered community guided by shared values and thoughtful standards for life together.

Together, we uphold At Bethel University, Christ is the compass giving our community direction. As a student, you’ll be part of a Christ-centered university shaped by our shared commitments, including Bethel’s Covenant for Life Together and Affirmation of Faith. These expectations—outlined in the student handbook—support your growth in faith, character, and academic integrity. Together, we strive to create a community where every person can thrive in purpose and belonging.

Key commitments include:

• Participating in Christian community and practices for spiritual growth
• Rejecting discrimination and treating others with respect
• Making wise, healthy choices in leisure, media, and social engagement
• Caring for God’s creation and avoiding materialism
• Living free of sexual misconduct, pornography, and exploitive behavior
• Honoring sexuality through fidelity in marriage (between one man and one woman) and abstinence in singleness; cohabitation is not permitted
• Abstaining from alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other controlled substances