Welcome to Life University’s Student Handbook

Academic Catalog

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Welcome from the Dean of Students

Dear Life University Student,

I would like to express how happy we are as a Life University community that you are here with us.  We are very honored you have chosen to embark on your educational journey with us.

As the Dean of Students, I am pleased to assist you in your academic, personal, and professional development. To make your transition into this academic year as successful and rewarding as possible, the Office of Student Affairs is pleased to provide the Life University Student Handbook, which serves as a guide about support services, student rights and responsibilities, and academic policies.

I hope this academic year will prove to be a productive learning experience for you. Our office is focused on the education our students receive outside the classroom. Though we are mindful that the intellectual life will be the core of the enterprise at LIFE, we are dedicated to the idea that learning continues, is enhanced, and is made meaningful beyond the threshold of the conventional classroom. I would invite you to enjoy intellectual discovery, participate in various campus events, get involved in a recognized student organization, and perhaps actively participate in community service. I hope that you will have a transformational experience at LIFE that unlocks the potential within you.

We are committed to a vision of diversity and inclusion that fosters all students’ academic and personal growth. We are here to help you create a vibrant community that enhances the quality of your student experience. These efforts include navigational skills to make sensible and informed decisions about academic and personal matters, negotiating the opportunities and challenges that are an important part of a highly demanding academic environment, and finding appropriate resources within and beyond the Division of Student Affairs. We also work with a range of collaborative partners, including academic departments, advisement, residence life, and campus safety, to create opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community partners to integrate the learning that takes place inside and outside of the classroom.

Our number one priority is to ensure that the student experience at LIFE University is a powerful and enriching one!

Sincerely,

Michael Smith, PhD 

Dean of Students

Student Affairs 

Welcome to Life University

At Life University, your journey matters. Whether you’re beginning your first quarter or returning to continue your studies, know that you are part of a community committed to your growth, success and purpose.

As the President of Life University, I am honored to lead an institution that not only prepares students for meaningful careers but also fosters a deeper understanding of what it means to live a life of Lasting Purpose. We are rooted in a vitalistic philosophy—one that recognizes the intelligence and potential within every individual – and that spirit is reflected across our programs, our campus and our people.

You’re stepping into a university that is evolving. We are assessing how we teach, how we serve and how we lead – together. From strategic planning and academic innovation to holistic student support, our direction is shaped by one central question: How do we best equip our students to thrive in today’s world and shape tomorrow’s?

You’ll find the answer in your classrooms, in your conversations and in the values we live every day. Challenge yourself. Ask questions. Be open to discovery. And know that you have a team of faculty, staff and peers here to support you every step of the way.

Here’s to a meaningful, transformative experience at Life U.

Warmly,

Brian McAulay, D.C., Ph.D.

President

Life University