2023-2024 Student Handbook
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Student Life
The Office of Student Life
The Student Life team contributes to the mission of Denver Seminary by cultivating a vibrant culture of
student engagement that fosters holistic formation and offering proactive student care and resources that
leads to thriving during a student's educational journey.
General Contact: StudentLife@denverseminary.edu
Resources Website: www.sl.densem.edu
Student Care and Resources
Student Life maintains a variety of resources and services, which can be found on the Student Life
Resources website: www.sl.densem.edu.
Proactive Student Support
Denver Seminary cares deeply about the well-being and success of our students and has a robust referral
system, The Bridge, that was created to connect students with the support and resources that will be most
beneficial to them. Students may be referred by faculty for any student success issue and the Student Care
Specialist will reach out to follow up about what support might be of most help. Throughout each
academic term, instructors will also receive surveys from the Student Care Specialist to give general
feedback regarding individual student success. At this time, students may be contacted by the Student
Care Specialist to help determine if any additional support is needed. Students may also reach out directly
to the Student Care Specialist if disruptive life circumstances impact one's ability to succeed
academically.
Job Search Assistance and Career Services
The Seminary's online Job Board contains a variety of part-time and full-time job listings, as well as
internship and volunteer opportunities. Students interested in Federal Work Study positions on campus can
find additional information in the Financial Aid Section of this handbook. To schedule a meeting with one
of our staff to discuss your occupational needs, please contact Student Life directly.
Student Financial Hardship Fund
During graduate school, unexpected events and circumstances arise for students that were unforeseeable
and unpredictable when they first began their seminary journey. This fund is established to support current
students through financial hardships that unexpectedly arise and have a potential impact on their
continuance. Recipient(s) can be an active full-time student or part-time student (as established by the
Seminary catalog) at Denver Seminary, enrolled in a Masters, Doctorate or PHD program, pursuing their
degree residentially or online. For more information or to inquire about the process, please visit the
sl.densem.edu website.
Ministry Residency Program
The Ministry Residency Program connects Seminary students with paid internships at churches and non-
profits. Students take on part-time roles (usually between 10-30 hours a week) that provide practical,
hands-on experience for the student while they advance the vision and mission of the organization.
Participating churches and non-profits compensate the student through tuition donations, with the
possibility of an additional taxable stipend depending on the amount of hours worked. More information
about the Residency Program and any open positions may be found at the Denver Seminary website.
