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Jarvis Christian University

Jarvis Christian University
P.O. Box 1470
Hawkins, TX 75765-1470

Official telephone: (903) 730-4890
Fax number: (903) 769-4842
Website: www.jarvis.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southwest

Jarvis Christian University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 243 acres
City or town school is located in: Hawkins, TX
Population of city/town: 1,320
Nearest major city: Tyler, TX
Distance of nearest major city: 25 miles
Population of nearest major city: 100,223
Online campus map: www.jarvis.edu/campus-map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • married-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 350
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Archives.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
tape recorders, tutors, reader services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 4
Percent of men who join fraternities: 5%
Number of social sororities on campus: 4
Percent of women who join sororities: 10%
Student activities:
student government
Number of honor societies: 6
Total number of registered organizations: 35
Campus-based religious organizations:
Bible school, college church, Student Minister Association, United Campus Christian Fellowship
International student organizations:
Puerto Rican Student Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Gospel choir, Toast Masters International, Panhellenic Council, resident hall councils, The Jarvis Players, Students in Free Enterprise; Student National Education, National Black Accountants, and National Black M.B.A. Associations; English, pre-law, social science, criminal justice, and sociology clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Elissia Burwell,
Athletic Director
School colors: royal blue and gold
School mascot: Bulldogs/Lady
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNAIA
Men's basketballyesNAIA
Men's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's basketballyesNAIA
Women's volleyballyesNAIA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 25%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 50%
Athletic facilities:
golf course, recreation center
Intramural/Recreational sports:
baseball, basketball, golf, tennis

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Dallas (100 miles)
Nearest other airport: Tyler, TX (25 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Mineola, TX (20 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Gladewater, TX (15 miles)

AFTER GRADUATION
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University--Commerce, Texas Southern University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 95% within six months of graduation, 100% within one year of graduation, 100% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
American Airline, Air Service Corporation, Cingular Wireless, City of Pasadena (Texas), CST Connection, LLC, Express Personnel Service, H. H. Banks Learning Center, Internal Revenue Service, J.C. Johnson Construction, Lakewood Country Club, Seton Family of Hospitals, SFG, Social Security Administration, Southside Bank, Target, Tyler Youth Connection, Walgreens.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • David Pilgrim, professor of sociology and author
  • Woodrow Wilson, designer of men's ware.

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