The information contained in this catalog was accurate at the time of publication. However, whenever necessary, the trustees, administrators, and faculty of Baptist University of Florida reserve the right to make changes in regulations and policies. In the event of such changes, notice will be given.
Baptist University of Florida is a cooperating ministry of the Florida Baptist State Convention and operates under the authority of the convention appointed Board of Trustees.
In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Baptist University of Florida does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Under federal law, the university may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to Hannah Strickland, Title IX Coordinator, (850) 263-3261 ext. 437.
University offices are normally open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to see a member of the administrative staff at any other time should write or phone for an appointment. Please note that the university is in the Central Time Zone.
Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2025
Residence halls open to all students |
8/4/25 |
Welcome Activities and Registration - new students
|
8/7/25-8/8/25 |
Undergraduate Semester begins |
8/11/25* |
Undergraduate Fall Term 1 begins |
8/11/25 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Fall Term 1) |
8/17/25 |
75% of student account balance due (Fall Term 1) |
8/17/25 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Semester) |
8/17/25 |
75% of student account balance due (Semester) |
8/17/25 |
Labor Day recess |
9/1/25 |
Last day to drop Fall Term 1 courses without failing grade |
9/7/25 |
Remaining student account balance due (Fall Term 1) |
9/7/25 |
Deadline for application for fall graduation |
9/7/25 |
Open advising for Fall Term 2 begins |
9/8/25 |
Last day to remove incomplete grades of previous semester or term |
9/12/25 |
Last day to appeal grade of previous semester or term |
9/12/25 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Fall Term 1) |
9/12/25 |
Observance of U.S. Constitution Day |
9/16/25 |
Remaining student account balance due (Semester) |
9/28/25 |
Last day to drop semester courses without failing grade |
10/5/25 |
Undergraduate Fall Term 1 ends (exams 10/2-10/5) |
10/5/25 |
Fall Missions Break (Semester Courses Only) |
10/6/25-10/12/25 |
Undergraduate Fall Term 2 begins |
10/6/25 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Fall Term 2) |
10/12/25 |
75% of student account balance due (Fall Term 2) |
10/12/25 |
Spring / J-term Advising and Registration for Seniors |
10/13/25 |
Spring / J-term Advising and Registration for Juniors |
10/20/25 |
Spring / J-term Advising and Registration for Sophomores |
10/27/25 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Semester) |
10/27/25 |
Last day to drop Fall Term 2 courses without failing grade |
11/2/25 |
Remaining student account balance due (Fall Term 2) |
11/2/25 |
Spring / J-term Advising and Registration for Freshman and Non-Degree Seeking Students |
11/3/25 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Fall Term 2) |
11/14/25 |
Deadline for applying for directed study |
11/17/25 |
Thanksgiving recess |
11/24/25-11/30/25 |
Semester and Fall Term 2 examinations |
12/8/25-12/10/25 |
Fall semester graduation (10:00 am) |
12/12/25 |
Last day to move out of residence halls |
12/13/25 |
January Term 2026
Administrative office re-open |
1/5/26 |
Registration - all students
|
1/5/26 |
January Session |
1/5/26-1/11/26 |
Spring Semester 2026
Residence halls open to all students |
1/5/26 |
Welcome Activities and Registration - new students
|
1/8/26-1/9/26 |
Undergraduate Semester begins |
1/12/26* |
Undergraduate Spring Term 3 begins |
1/12/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Spring Term 3) |
1/18/26 |
75% of student account balance due (Spring Term 3) |
1/18/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Semester) |
1/18/26 |
75% of student account balance due (Semester) |
1/18/26 |
Last day to remove incomplete grades of previous semester or term |
2/6/26 |
Last day to appeal grade of previous semester or term |
2/6/26 |
Deadline for application for spring graduation |
2/6/26 |
Last day to drop Spring Term 3 courses without failing grade |
2/8/26 |
Remaining student account balance due (Spring Term 3) |
2/8/26 |
Open advising for Spring Term 4 begins |
2/9/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Spring Term 3) |
2/13/26 |
Last day to drop semester courses without failing grade |
3/8/26 |
Remaining student account balance due (Semester) |
3/8/26 |
Undergraduate Spring Term 3 ends (exams 3/5-3/8) |
3/8/26 |
Undergraduate Spring Term 4 begins |
3/9/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Spring Term 4) |
3/15/26 |
75% of student account balance due (Spring Term 4) |
3/15/26 |
Spring Holidays (Semester Courses Only) |
3/16/26-3/22/26 |
Fall / Summer Advising and Registration for Seniors |
3/23/26 |
Fall / Summer Advising and Registration for Juniors |
3/30/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Semester) |
3/31/26 |
Last day to drop Spring Term 4 courses without failing grade |
4/5/26 |
Remaining student account balance due (Spring Term 4) |
4/5/26 |
Fall / Summer Advising and Registration for Sophomores |
4/6/26 |
Deadline for applying for directed study |
4/10/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Spring Term 4) |
4/10/26 |
Fall / Summer Advising and Registration for Freshman and Non-Degree Seeking Students
|
4/13/26 |
Semester and Spring Term 4 examinations |
5/4/26-5/6/26 |
Spring semester graduation (10:00 am) |
5/8/26 |
Last day to move out of residence halls |
5/9/26 |
Summer Semester 2026
Student account balance due |
5/18/26 |
Registration - all students
|
5/11/26-5/17/26 |
Undergraduate Summer Term 5 begins |
5/11/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Summer Term 5) |
5/17/26 |
Undergraduate Summer Semester begins |
5/18/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Semester) |
5/24/26 |
Memorial Day Observed |
5/25/26 |
Last day to drop without a failing grade |
6/23/26 |
Undergraduate Summer Term 5 ends (Exams 7/1) |
7/1/26 |
Undergraduate Summer Term 6 begins |
7/2/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned |
7/2/26 |
Independence Day Observed |
7/4/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Summer Term 6) |
7/8/26 |
Semester examinations |
7/27/26-7/29/26 |
Undergraduate Summer Term 6 ends (Exams 8/7-8/9) |
8/9/26
|
*EDU 2000F and EDU 4090F students may need to begin their work prior to the scheduled beginning of the semester.
Graduate Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2025
Residence halls open to all students |
8/4/25 |
Welcome Activities and Registration - new students
|
8/7/25-8/8/25 |
Graduate Semester begins |
8/11/25 |
Graduate Fall Term 1 begins |
8/11/25 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Fall Term 1) |
8/17/25 |
75% of student account balance due (Fall Term 1) |
8/17/25 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Semester) |
8/17/25 |
75% of student account balance due (Semester) |
8/17/25 |
Labor Day recess |
9/1/25 |
Last day to drop Fall Term 1 courses without failing grade |
9/7/25 |
Remaining student account balance due (Fall Term 1) |
9/7/25 |
Deadline for application for fall graduation |
9/7/25 |
Open advising for Fall Term 2 begins |
9/8/25 |
Last day to remove incomplete grades of previous semester or term |
9/12/25 |
Last day to appeal grade of previous semester or term |
9/12/25 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Fall Term 1) |
9/12/25 |
Observance of U.S. Constitution Day |
9/16/25 |
Remaining student account balance due (Semester) |
9/28/25 |
Last day to drop semester courses without failing grade |
10/5/25 |
Graduate Fall Term 1 ends (exams 10/2-10/5) |
10/5/25 |
Fall Missions Break (Semester Courses Only) |
10/6/25-10/12/25 |
Graduate Fall Term 2 begins |
10/6/25 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Fall Term 2) |
10/12/25 |
75% of student account balance due (Fall Term 2) |
10/12/25 |
Spring / J-term Graduates Advising and Registration (67+ hours) |
10/13/25 |
Spring / J-term Graduates Advising and Registration (45-66 hours) |
10/20/25 |
Spring / J-term Graduates Advising and Registration (22-44 hours) |
10/27/25 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Semester) |
10/27/25 |
Last day to drop Fall Term 2 courses without failing grade |
11/2/25 |
Remaining student account balance due (Fall Term 2) |
11/2/25 |
Spring / J-term Graduates Advising and Registration (0-21 hours and Non-Degree Seeking) |
11/3/25 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Fall Term 2) |
11/13/25 |
Deadline for applying for directed study |
11/17/25 |
Thanksgiving recess |
11/24/25-11/30/25 |
Semester examinations |
12/8/25-12/10/25 |
Graduate Fall Term 2 ends (exams 12/8-12/10) |
12/10/25 |
Fall semester graduation (10:00 am) |
12/12/25 |
Last day to move out of residence halls |
12/13/25 |
January Term 2026
Administrative office re-open |
1/5/26 |
Registration - all students
|
1/5/26 |
January Session |
1/5/26-1/11/26 |
Spring Semester 2026
Residence halls open to all students |
1/5/26 |
Welcome Activities and Registration - new students
|
1/8/26-1/9/26 |
Graduate Semester begins |
1/12/26 |
Graduate Spring Term 3 begins |
1/12/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Spring Term 3) |
1/18/26 |
75% of student account balance due (Spring Term 3) |
1/18/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Semester) |
1/18/26 |
75% of student account balance due (Semester) |
1/18/26 |
Last day to remove incomplete grades of previous semester or term |
2/6/26 |
Last day to appeal grade of previous semester or term |
2/6/26 |
Last day to drop Spring Term 3 courses without failing grade |
2/8/26 |
Deadline for application for spring graduation |
2/8/26 |
Remaining student account balance due (Spring Term 3) |
2/8/26 |
Open advising for Spring Term 4 begins |
2/9/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Spring Term 3) |
2/13/26 |
Last day to drop semester courses without failing grade |
3/8/26 |
Graduate Spring Term 3 ends (exams 3/5-3/8) |
3/8/26 |
Remaining student account balance due (Semester) |
3/8/26 |
Graduate Spring Term 4 begins |
3/9/26 |
Last day to drop or add courses (Spring Term 4) |
3/15/26 |
75% of student account balance due (Spring Term 4) |
3/15/26 |
Spring Holidays (Semester Only) |
3/16/26-3/22/26 |
Fall / Summer Graduates Advising and Registration (67+ hours) |
3/23/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Semester) |
3/30/26 |
Fall / Summer Graduates Advising and Registration (45-66 hours) |
3/30/26 |
Last day to drop Spring Term 4 courses without failing grade |
4/5/26 |
Remaining student account balance due (Spring Term 4) |
4/5/26 |
Fall / Summer Graduates Advising and Registration (22-44 hours) |
4/6/26 |
Deadline for applying for directed study |
4/10/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Spring Term 4) |
4/10/26 |
Fall / Summer Graduates Advising and Registration (0-21 hours and Non-Degree Seeking) |
4/13/26 |
Semester examinations |
5/4/26-5/6/26 |
Spring Term 4 ends (exams 5/4-5/6) |
5/6/26 |
Spring semester graduation (10:00 am) |
5/8/26 |
Last day to move out of residence halls |
5/9/26 |
Summer Semester 2026
Graduate Term 5 begins |
5/11/26 |
Student account balance due (Summer Term 5) |
5/11/26 |
Last day to drop or add course (Summer Term 5)
|
5/17/26 |
Graduate Semester begins |
5/18/26 |
Last day to drop or add course (Semester) |
5/24/26 |
Memorial Day Observed |
5/25/26 |
Last day to drop without a failing grade (Summer Term 5) |
6/7/26 |
Last day to drop without a failing grade (Semester) |
6/7/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Summer Term 5) |
6/12/26 |
Graduate Term 5 ends (exams 7/1) |
7/1/26 |
Graduate Term 6 begins |
7/2/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Semester) |
7/2/26 |
Independence Day Observed |
7/4/26 |
Student account balance due (Summer Term 6) |
7/8/26 |
Last day to drop or add course (Summer Term 6) |
7/8/26 |
Last day to drop without a failing grade (Summer Term 6) |
7/27/26 |
Semester examinations |
7/27/26-7/29/26 |
100% of Federal Title IV aid earned (Summer Term 6) |
7/31/26 |
Graduate Term 6 ends (exams 8/7-8/9) |
8/9/26 |
About this Catalog
Welcome to the Baptist University of Florida! You can be sure that we, the faculty, staff, and administration, are dedicated to supporting you in every way possible as you pursue your education.
If this is your first experience with college or university study, you may come across terms that are unclear as you review this catalog, such as those terms related to academic requirements. For that reason, we have included a glossary on page 83. Whenever you see a term that puzzles you, please refer to this section.
For students of BUF, the catalog is a guide concerning university policies, regulations, and requirements. It communicates academic regulations, requirements, curricula, and courses. Like all colleges and universities, BUF has determined specific criteria that students must meet in order to earn degrees. In this publication, you will find these criteria.
Although you are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements related to your program of study, the university’s academic advisors will be glad to assist you in planning an academic program that will lead to graduation and the degree of your choice.
Here you will also find full details about university expenses and financial aid, as well as the annual calendar, a resource directory, and other important information. This catalog is a useful resource. We suggest you keep it handy and refer to it often as you continue to equip yourself for the ministry to which God has called you.
Mission
Baptist University of Florida exists to serve Florida Baptists and the wider Christian community by providing premier Christian higher education and programs of study from a Christian worldview at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels in a co-educational post-secondary setting. The mission is to educate and prepare Christian leaders for Kingdom service.
History
In the early 1940’s, a group of concerned pastors joined together with a common burden and vision. Their burden was to help those pastors and other church leaders who did not have college degrees but who needed seminary-type training. Their vision was to establish a school that would provide a mixture of Bible and general education courses for these God-called men and women. The result, in 1943, was the founding of Florida Baptist Institute in Lakeland, Florida. Two years later the name was changed to Baptist Bible Institute (BBI).
In 1953, BBI leaders moved the school to Graceville, Florida, and in 1957 the Florida Baptist State Convention assumed ownership and control. Over the years, the university’s leaders have continued to expand and strengthen academic resources.
Throughout its history, the university has never lost sight of its original target group-those men and women, frequently called later in life, who seek college training that leads directly to Christian ministry. To ensure them acceptable credentials in the churches and to broaden the base of study, the baccalaureate degree program was added in 1976. Associate degrees were added in 1988. By then the school had long surpassed its earlier academic composition and the name of the institution was changed in 1988 to Florida Baptist Theological College. Growth has continued in all areas of the university with the addition of numerous degree programs, areas of study and delivery systems. Therefore, as a more accurate reflection of the college’s academic character, the name of the institution was changed in 2000 to The Baptist College of Florida. In 2010, The Baptist College of Florida was approved to offer graduate degrees. In 2023, the name was changed to Baptist University of Florida.
Accreditations and Memberships
Baptist University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Baptist University of Florida also offers credentials such as certificates at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Baptist University of Florida may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
BUF is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. BUF holds membership in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. The university is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Doctrinal Statement
I
The Bible is the divinely inspired and revealed Word of God.
II
God is the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
III
Jesus is the Christ, the eternal Son of the living God, the Savior of men, born of a virgin, equal with the Father in every divine perfection, and the Lord of every Christian. The Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried, rose again the third day, and ascended to the right hand of God the Father, where he now sits in heaven as our Mediator. The return of the Lord Jesus Christ will be visible and personal. He has taught us to live in readiness to meet Him.
IV
The Holy Spirit is a person, equal with the Father and the Son in every divine perfection, who convicts of sin, regenerates, enlightens, endues for service, comforts, and guides believers.
V
All have sinned, and therefore, are in need of salvation.
VI
Salvation is by grace alone, is free to all who, through repentance and faith, surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ. All who have been born again are eternally secure and will persevere to the end.
VII
Salvation precedes Scriptural baptism and church membership. Christ personally instituted the church, which He commissioned to make disciples of all nations, to baptize believers, and to teach them to do all things that He had commanded. There are only two Scriptural ordinances: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
VIII
There are only two classes in God’s sight: saved and lost. The saved shall live eternally in conscious blessedness in heaven; the unsaved in conscious punishment in hell forever.
IX
We hold these distinctive Baptist principles: “the absolute Lordship of Christ,” “the supreme authority of the Holy Scriptures,” “the competency of the individual soul,” “the necessity of regeneration for church membership,” “the complete separation of church and state,” and “the autonomy of the local church.”
Biblical Worldview
The Baptist University of Florida espouses the worldview set forth in Scripture. This position is reflected throughout both the curriculum and extra-curricular activities of the university. Every student completing a degree graduates with a minimum of 12 semester hours of Biblical/Theological Foundation courses. All courses are taught from the perspective of the biblical worldview as opposed to the perspective of other worldviews such as postmodernism, existentialism, deism, and naturalism. Furthermore, a number of courses are significant requirements in some degree programs and electives in others for those individuals who may desire more depth in worldview studies. Examples of such courses include the following: PHI 201. Introduction to Christian Worldview; PHI 301. Problems in Philosophy; PHI 402. Contemporary Ethical Issues; TH 301, TH 302. Christian Doctrine; TH 403. Apologetics; MI 404. World Religions.
Faculty
Compared with other educational institutions of this type, the university’s highly qualified faculty is second to none in credentials, commitment, and experience. All of the full-time faculty are Southern Baptists. Over two-thirds of the university’s professors hold doctorates. Most gained significant practical experience in a church-related ministry before joining the faculty.
Distance-Online Education
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has approved Baptist University of Florida to offer all degrees and majors online. Through National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) membership, Baptist University of Florida is authorized to provide online courses and degrees to students across the nation with few restrictions. For more information, see the NC-SARA website: http://nc-sara.org or contact the BUF Executive Vice-President of Academic Affairs’ office.
As required by Section 6E-2.0041 (11) of the Florida Administrative Code, student records and transcripts for credit awarded through accredited traditional, online, distance, or directed individual instruction are recorded and maintained at the institution and made available to the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education on request.
COMPLETING A COURSE OR PROGRAM IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH MAY REDUCE EMPLOYABILITY WHERE ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.
Contact Information
Graceville (Main) Campus
5400 College Drive, Graceville, FL 32440
Fax: 850-263-9026
Information Contact: Savannah McVay
Director of Admissions
Email: smcvay@buf.edu
Phone: 850-263-3261
Florida Baptist Convention, Southeast Center
631 East 1st Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
Phone: 850-263-3261 Ext. 415
Spanish Programs
Information Contact: Dr. Israel Martin, Director
Email: imartin@buf.edu
Phone: 407-514-4426
English Graduate Programs
Information Contact: Dr. Teresa Dustman
Email: tdustman@buf.edu
Phone: 850-768-9797
5780 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33484
Information Contact: Dr. Jose St. Hilaire, Director
Email: jsainthilaire@buf.edu
Phone: 954-274-6596
Haitian Emmanuel Baptist Church- Miami
7321 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
Information Contact: Dr. Jose Saint Hilaire, Director
Email: jsainthilaire@buf.edu
Phone: 954-274-6596
FBC Orlando
3000 South John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32805
Faith Hall (FH) Building, Rooms 301 A-D
Information Contact: Dr. Israel Martin, Director
Email: imartin@buf.edu
Phone: 407-514-4426
5600 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076
Information Contact: Dr. Jose St. Hilaire, Director
Email: jsainthilaire@buf.edu
Phone: 954-274-6596
Marion Baptist Association
1520 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470
Information Contact:
Email:
Phone:
5400 College Drive, Graceville, FL 32440
Fax: 850-263-9026
Information Contact: Melodee Davis, Provost
Email: mdavis@buf.edu
Phone: 850-263-3261, ext.416
5400 College Drive, Graceville, FL 32440
Fax: 850-263-9026
Information Contact: Teresa Dustman
Email: tdustman@buf.edu
Phone: 850-768-9797
Campus and Facilities
The main campus of the university occupies a beautiful, approximately 200-acre campus in Graceville, a town located in the Florida panhandle. All campus buildings are grouped together and are within a five-minute walk of each other. Students with disabilities have easy access to campus facilities.
Administration Building
Completed in December of 2008, the Administration Building houses senior administration on the upper floor, including the President. The Office of Business Affairs and Financial Aid Office can be found on the lower floor.
Brackin-Chandler Hall
Built in 1985, this residence hall is named for two Dothan Baptist businessmen, Carl Brackin and Dan Chandler, who are consistent financial supporters of the university.
Carlton Hall
Carlton Hall is the home of our School of Music & Worship and the Ida J. McMillan Library.
Clark House
Serving as a part of the institution’s history repository, the Clark House contains the John Sullivan Collection, the President’s Room, and other significant pieces of history.
Conner Chapel
Completed in 2008, the Conner Chapel is set off the rear of the R.G. Lee Chapel. Built with a gift from First Baptist Church of Panama City, the chapel is open from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. for prayer.
Conrad Court
Completed in 2009, Conrad Court is a collection of homes for students built in memory of Thomas B. Conrad for a lifetime of dedicated Christian Service. It is a community-oriented housing style for single students.
Deese Center
Completed in 2015, the Deese Center houses the food service for the campus. Mr. and Mrs. George Deese donated the building in memory of their deceased son.
Ed Solomon Hall
This classroom facility was constructed in 1964 and named in honor of the late editor of the Florida Baptist Witness. It contains five classrooms and is equipped with computers, projectors, sound, and high-speed internet.
Ezell Street Apartments
Built and dedicated in 1991, these three-bedroom, two bath apartments are currently used for married couples and families.
Frank Faris Student Center
Constructed in 1969, the Student Center houses the Information Technology Laboratory, the King’s Cup Coffee Shop and Bistro, Izzy’s Isle Campus Store, student mailboxes, and the President’s Conference Room.
Florida Baptist History and Heritage Center
Dedicated in 2017, home of the archives of the Florida Baptist Convention and the Baptist University of Florida.
Graceville Hall
This facility was built in 1964 and houses faculty offices as well as Student Life, Admissions, Registrar, Housing and Marketing.
Grand Bobbie’s Pavilion
Built in 2019, provided by and named for a beloved donor, the pavilion provides a beautiful venue for outside festivities.
Ida J. McMillan Library
Located in Carlton Hall and is the resource center which provides educational materials and services for faculty and students. The Director of Library Services and the library staff are available to offer assistance to students and faculty in locating materials and providing other library services.
Kinchen Center
Opened in 2018, home to the School of Education. Built in the style of the 19th century schoolhouse, a reminder of our Baptist Heritage in Education. Named and dedicated in honor of former BCF President and First Lady, Dr. Thomas A. Kinchen and Mrs. Ruth Ann Kinchen.
Lakeside Hall
This residence hall was completed and first occupied fall semester 1994. It holds up to 47 residents.
Lakeview Court
Built over the years, this complex contains attractive, two and three bedroom individual houses. Many of the housing units are gifts. They include the following: J. Arthur Howard Duplex (1968), donated by Mrs. J. Arthur Howard of Chipley, Florida, in memory of her husband; Trawick House (1972), given by Trawick Construction Company, in memory of James L. Trawick; Roy M. and Pearl L. Saunders House (1973), erected in memory of Pearl L. Saunders by her husband, Roy M. Saunders; Gladys W. and Wheeler L. Thompson House (1973); Trawick House (1973), presented by Bonnie Trawick in loving memory of her husband, James L. Trawick; Frank Hudnall Duplex (1978), donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hudnall.
McRae-Morrow Hall
Constructed in 1981, this facility is named for two Graceville families who have been devoted supporters of the university. This building houses Information Technology and Office of the Campus Safety Officer.
Napier Hall
Built in 1999, this residence hall holds up to 45 residents and is named in honor of Joe Napier, long-time supporter and friend of the university.
Pod Residence Hall
Built in 2007, the Pod Residence Hall consists of five rooms which are primarily used for single occupancy rooms for women.
R.C. Mills Center for Evangelism and Missions
Completed in 2010, this is a 6000 square foot classroom facility that houses two large classrooms, a 152-seat auditorium, and offices for faculty and administrative staff.
Robert G. Lee Chapel
Built in 1958, the chapel is named for a former pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Stained glass windows were added to the chapel in 1993, the interior was renovated in 2000, and the exterior was renovated in 2006.
Smith Hall
Built in 1990, this facility is named in honor of Mrs. Jean Smith Chandler, and in memory of her grandmother, Mrs. Lena Spivey Smith. It holds up to 31 residents.
Southwest Apartments
These facilities, containing accommodations for students, staff, faculty, are named for H. Harry Parker, Ted S. Boehm, and the Chipola Baptist Association.
Taylor House
Completed in 2009, the Taylor House is a duplex apartment named in honor of Rev. Lanis E. Taylor recognizing his lifetime of dedicated Christian Service. Each of the two units offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Wellness Center
Constructed in 1998 and enlarged in 2012, this facility offers over 27,000 square feet of floor space in two stories. The Wellness Center contains showers and dressing rooms, a basketball court, and exercise rooms. The basketball court, which also serves as a volleyball court, doubles as an assembly area featuring a portable stage and a seating capacity of over 1000.
NOTE: FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
STUDENT HOUSING, SEE THE STUDENT LIFE
SECTION OF THIS CATALOG.
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