Student Life
"We meet on Friday evenings in my rooms:  theoretically to talk about literature, but in fact nearly always to talk about something better...Is any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends by a good fire?"
C. S. Lewis

A Circle of Friends
One of the many things that makes the College so special is the warm, vibrant camaraderie of its students.  Whether engaged in lively debate in class and afterwards or participating in the frequent seminars and guest lectures or praying the Office together in the chapel, everyone at the College is a welcome member of a family.
 

College Events
Students are by their membership in the College members of the Convocation and are asked to attend College ceremonies such as the fall and spring convocations, the Thomas More Lecture on Learning, the Louise Cowan Lecture in Literature, and the Cardinal Newman Lecture.

Students are also encouraged to visit the Fort Worth Museums, which are some of the finest in the country.  Also active in Fort Worth and Dallas are a number of fine musical groups and ensembles, as well as dance and theatrical troupes, who perform regularly in both cities and in the surrounding areas.  The Fellows of the College urge all students to avail themselves of the opportunities presented by these groups.

If a student wishes to participate in a certain sport or sports, the College encourages him or her to do so by joining any one of a number of leagues and teams sponsored by independent community organizations.

Schola Octava Cantorum
The Schola Octava Cantorum (SOC) is a singing motet composed of individuals from the college. Their repertoire is broad, covering all types of real sacred music. This includes chant, polyphony, and hymns. It is a co-ed function which allows students to come together with the mission of glorifying God and edifying the people to prayer through sacred music. The SOC currently meets once a week on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher
The College Chapel represents the belief of the Fellows and Visitors that the learned life flourishes when it is located in the context of faith in God.  More than the great authors, Jesus is the center of the College, and it is the wish of the Fellows and Visitors that His teaching and life permeate itís the work of the College.  The Office is read and Mass is celebrated according to the posted schedule.  Students are invited to use the Chapel for their devotions and to attend the Eucharist and the Office.

 
The Refectory
The Refectory is open to undergraduates and guests for lunch Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m.  Students are encouraged to share the College table and the conversation that goes on around it.

Student Residences
The College has limited residential facilities at 3000-3004 Merida Avenue and 3001, 3005, and 3015 Lubbock Avenue.  Students interested in living on campus or in need of assistance in finding accommodations should contact the Dean of Students.

Student Housing is a privilege  to be enjoyed by students in good standing with the College. Payment must be made according to the schedule published by the bursar, and lease agreements are governed by the policies published by the bursarís office and the Student Handbook.

The 2007-2008 Rates for Student Housing are as follows:

Fall 2007 (August 15- December 31)
$2,050 due on or before August 30
or 5 monthly payments of $410 (August 30 through December 15)
plus $200 Security Deposit due on or before August 30

Spring 2008 (January 1- May 31)
$2,050 due on or before January 15
or 5 monthly payments of $410 (January 15- May 15)

Summer 2008 (June 1- August 15)
$1,230 due on or before June 1
or 3 monthly payments of $410 (June 1- August 1)

Computer Labs
The College of Saint Thomas More encourages the use of computers by students and Tutors.  Computers are located in the computer lab in the library and are available during hours when the library is open.  The rules of the library concerning food and drink apply in the computer lab as well.  Students must sign up with the librarian to reserve time on a computer.

 
Extracurricular Activities
It is the policy of the College that events and activities sponsored by the student government or the College must reflect appropriate standards of good taste and the Catholic character of the College.

 
The Student Government
Students of the College are encouraged to maintain a student government to represent their interests in the College. In addition, the student government promotes events, activities, and student organizations that  complement the academic work of the College.

 
The Studentsí Role in Institutional Decision Making
The President of the Student Government is ex officio advisor to the Board of Visitors, and is asked to represent student concerns at meetings of the Board.  Students also exercise an advisory role in decision making in the College through course evaluations, through fourth-week and twelfth-week interviews, and through the oral part of the Sophomore Examination.

 
The College and Student Activities
Sponsored College activities include daily Mass; lunches; weekly lectures and student seminars; the annual Newman, Lewis, Cowan, and More Lectures; Lessons and Carols; semester convocations; the spring ball, May Crowning; and the graduation ceremony.  The conduct of students and their guests at these functions is governed by the laws of the United States, the state of Texas and the city of Fort Worth, College customs, the character of the College as a Catholic institution, and general standards of civil behavior.

Informal off-campus gatherings of students are not governed by College rules.  However, students may be disciplined for bringing the College into disrepute.

Informal gatherings of students which occur on the Collegeís campus are governed by the same rules which govern sponsored activities.

 
Standards of Conduct
By joining the College, a student agrees to conduct herself or himself in a matter befitting the purpose of the College and consonant with the principles of courtesy and ethics on which the College is founded.  The responsibilities membership in the College entails can never be specified exhaustively, but among studentsí responsibilities are observance of the Rules Governing College Sponsored Activities, the College Residence Hall Policy, and the College Drug Policy, which are published in the Student Handbook.

 
Career Counseling
The College maintains a career development program to assist students as they make important educational and career decisions. The Career Counselor is Dr. Robert Frost.

 
Academic Counseling
Each student is assigned a Tutor, and students are required to discuss
their progress with their Tutor during the fourth and fifteenth week of
each semester.

Student Seminars

Dates TBA
6:00 - 9:00 pm
More information on seminars
Seminar Topics will be available here and
in the Refectory or Administration building.
Attendance is required of all matriculated and occasional students.

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