Co-Curricular Graduation Requirements 

Academic – please refer to Academic Catalog

Co-Curricular Graduation Requirements 

Anderson University has two types of co-curricular graduation requirements: the Curriculum Enhancement Program and the Journey Program.

Curriculum Enhancement Program

The purpose of the Curriculum Enhancement Program (CEP) is to enrich the student’s academic experience by providing co-curricular opportunities that reinforce the educational and personal development of students within the framework of the 18 Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs) as outlined in the AU Gold Core Curriculum. Students will participate in required CEPs designed to assist with the transition into the AU community, promote professional readiness, and foster financial literacy. In addition to the required CEPs, students will attend at least 11 CEPs from the Student Selected offerings on campus. 

Successful completion of the Curriculum Enhancement Program is required in order to graduate from Anderson University. All traditional, full-time, degree seeking students must participate in a minimum of twenty-four (24) approved CEPs to be eligible for graduation. If a full-time, degree seeking student, transfers to Adult Studies, this student is responsible for completing the required CEPs for the semesters they were a full-time, degree seeking student. Students who do not complete this requirement will not be eligible for graduation until the requirements have been completed. 

There are no exemptions for this graduation requirement. Students who fail to meet the CEP requirements as outlined or students who violate the Community Values and Expectations while in attendance at a CEP will be subject to discipline in the Office of Student Development. Students who are 25 years or older are not required to complete CEPs but are strongly encouraged to participate as part of their educational experience.  

Students may find the weekly list of CEPs on the AU411 or at AUnited. Students receive credit for CEPs by scanning their AU ID card at the end of each event. It is the student’s responsibility to have their IDs scanned by the CEP student employee.

CEP credits will be tracked electronically in the student’s Self-Service account. Students are responsible for monitoring their credits online and must ensure that they earn the appropriate credits in order to be eligible for graduation.  

CEP Completion Plan

FIRST YEAR CEPS (3 CEPS TOTAL): 

The Office of Student Development hosts 3 required CEPs every fall and all new students are expected to participate in these CEPs. Students are expected to attend these CEPs with their AU101 group. Transfer students should attend these sessions with their alpha leader. Students arriving in the spring will participate in these CEPs online. These events are specifically designed to support a new student’s transition into the AU community. 

AU PRO SIGNATURE SERIES (6 CEPS TOTAL): 

Professional Readiness Opportunities Beyond the Classroom is a distinctive program designed by Anderson University to improve student preparation for the working world through a set of co-curricular opportunities. AU PRO will equip students with a stronger sense of professionalism through written communication skills, nonverbal indicators of a professional image, and oral communication skills. Students should attend these 6 CEPs during the first 6  semesters enrolled at AU.  

RON BLUE FINANCIAL LITERACY CEPS (4 CEPS TOTAL TO BE COMPLETED ONLINE):

The Ron Blue Center CEPs will offer a framework for thinking differently about money. Students will learn how to handle money from a confident place - empowered by biblical financial wisdom. Each of the Ron Blue Center CEPs will teach students about financial management through the 4 H system: Heart, Health, Habits, and Hope. Sophomore students will receive an email informing them of how to access their online CEPs during sophomore year. 

STUDENT SELECTED CEPS (11 CEPS TOTAL): 

These CEPs will include art exhibitions, musicals, plays, and music performances from the South Carolina School of the Arts, lectures and presentations from other academic departments, and a range of topics that support the AU Gold Core Curriculum. These CEPs allow students to experience art, culture, and history as well as explore a range of student issues. 

Transfer Students will:

Transfer Students are defined as previously degree seeking full time students at another college or university; dual enrollment credits are excluded 

• Participate in the First Year CEPs in the fall semester or participate in online First Year CEPs if the student arrives during the Spring semester. 

• Complete 6 AU PRO CEPs prior to graduation.  

• Complete 4 online Ron Blue Financial Literacy CEPs prior to graduation.

• Be responsible for completing 1 Student Selected CEPs per semester of full-time enrollment at AU. 

CONTACT INFO FOR CEP TRACKS: 

First Year CEPs: 

Office of Student Development 

Third Floor of G. Ross Anderson, Jr. Student Center 

Tonya Landrith 

cep@andersonuniversity.edu 

864-231-2075

AU PRO Signature Series: 

Center for Career Development 

Bottom Floor of G. Ross Anderson, Jr. Student Center

Lewis Hightower

lhightower@andersonuniversity.edu

864-231-5614

Ron Blue Financial Literacy CEPs: 

Ron Blue Center 

Vandiver 302 

Dr. Gordon Smith 

gsmith@andersonuniversity.edu 

864-622-6024 

Student Selected CEPs: 

Office of Student Development 

Third Floor of G. Ross Anderson, Jr. Student Center 

Tonya Landrith 

cep@andersonuniversity.edu 

864-231-2075 

The Journey Program

Campus Ministries at Anderson University creates a culture and provides opportunities for students to connect, grow and thrive spiritually.

Campus Ministries at Anderson University seeks to serve the campus community by providing opportunities for all students to connect to Jesus Christ in a community of faith, fostering an environment where they grow in their faith, and preparing them to thrive in their world for the Gospel. Dr. Tracy Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Senior Minister to the University, oversees the campus ministries programs and may be contacted at tjessup@andersonuniversity.edu.

Vision

Connecting Anderson students with Jesus Christ and fostering lasting spiritual growth.

Mission

Encouraging Gospel-centered living through active discipleship, genuine community, engaging experiences, and faithful evangelism.

Values

• Anchored in God’s Word
• Following Jesus
• Loving all people
• Supporting the local church

Campus Ministries partners with all areas of campus to provide a culture of spiritual growth and service. The main components of campus ministries are:

• Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) - weekly worship, community groups, retreats and service opportunities
• Women’s Ministries - mentoring, small groups, and events
• AU Go Missions - local, national, and international missions opportunities
• BCM Go Weekend - leading and serving in local churches
• Pastoral counseling
• Partner ministries - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), Campus Crusades for Christ (CRU) and Eternal Tribe

On the Journey Together 

The JOURNEY PROGRAM is the AU equivalent of “chapel” at other Christian institutions. Through the Journey Program, we have the opportunity to emphasize our spiritual development as we learn to worship and grow together. Students, faculty and staff are offered a variety of worship services, concerts, conferences, and creative presentations.  

Why do we call it the JOURNEY PROGRAM? 

We feel that students at Anderson University are on a journey of growth in faith and character. Our goal through the Journey Program is for every participant to receive five marks on their journey: 

• Grasp a conviction to the CORE (God’s story of redemption as revealed in The Bible).  

• Grow in the CALL of Christ (Our identity is found in Christ). 

• Confront the CIRCUMSTANCES of life (The past and/or present effects of sin).

• Value a cohesive COMMUNITY (The importance of a local body of believers).

• CARE for the Kingdom of God (May the Kingdom of God come on earth as in Heaven).  

Successful completion of the Journey Program is required for graduation at Anderson University. Students are required to attend a minimum of eight (8) campus worship/Journey events for each semester of full-time enrollment up to eight semesters. Please refer to Co-Curricular Graduation Requirements, for additional information.  

Please remember the following as you enter Campus Worship each Wednesday and/or Friday at 10:10 AM: 

1. No book bags are allowed in campus worship venues. This is for your safety in the event the venue must be exited quickly for an emergency, in keeping with Fire Code regulation. 

2. Please do not bring food or drink into Henderson Auditorium. 

3. We seek to eliminate distractions during worship. Devices such as iPads and smartphones may be used if you are using an online Bible app, but otherwise we ask that you put these away during Campus Worship. 

4. Everyone is required to check in on the iAttended app,scan the QR code as they enter the aduitorium, and enter a four-digit code following the Journey Program event. Students who do not register their attendance in these ways will not receive credit. 

You may find the Journey schedule online at www.auworship.com. Our hope is that you will find Campus Worship a place of community and spiritual growth. If you have any questions or concerns, we are always available to speak with you. You may contact us at journeyprogram@andersonuniversity.edu concerning credit questions/issues. For questions about the Campus Worship program, contact Dr. Tracy Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Senior Minister to the University, tjessup@andersonuniversity.edu

Journey Program attendance is recorded through the iAttended app, which each student will need to download on his/her phone or iPad. The Journey Program is reflected on the official transcript as JP 100 and will have a grade of either CR (credit) or NC (no credit). While this grade does not calculate into the student’s grade point average, the student must complete these requirements in order to graduate.  Part-time students are encouraged but not required to attend the Journey Program.  

Students may check their current Journey Program credits by looking in the iAttended app. 

Students are strongly encouraged to contact the Campus Ministries Office if they fall behind on their requirements. Do not wait until the last semester. It is very difficult to meet the requirements at that point. 

JOURNEY EXEMPTIONS: Every student who is enrolled in the Adult Studies program is exempt from the Journey Program requirements. Also, student teachers, and students who study abroad are exempt for that semester. Students are still required to make up any credits missed during other semesters.

JOURNEY ONLINE: Rare exceptions may be made for students unable to attend Campus Worship in person. These exceptions must be approved ahead of time and registered with the Office of Campus Ministries at Brashier Glade before midterms. For additional information, contact Ellen Busby in the Office of Campus Ministries. Please note: Journey Program credits are an academic requirement, off campus employment does not excuse students from this requirement. 

PLEASE NOTE: Journey credits and CEP credits are not the same. The requirements for CEP are calculated differently. Please refer to the respective sections of the Student Handbook for more information.