Student Support
Student Resources Website
Richmont maintains an internal website of Student Resources to connect students with resources through the Records Office, Student Affairs, Career Services, etc. Students can access the Student Resources website through their Richmont Office 365/email account. This website is the central location for students to access semester schedules, course syllabi, etc
Library Services
Students have access to many library materials and databases online. All passwords for databases are provided by the Library. Students can access all of the databases on the Richmont website. For any library questions, concern, or support, please email libraries@richmont.edu.
Training & Continuing Education
Richmont conducts and sponsors events on counseling and ministry with a Christian emphasis designed to bring together those in the helping fields to participate in training and spiritual renewal. These events offer periods of instruction, support, and developing of professional relationships.
Counseling Referral List for Students
Richmont maintains a referral list of local counselors and spiritual directors who provide reduced-fee services for Richmont students. In accordance with ethical guidelines on dual relationships, faculty members do not provide professional counseling to students. The referral list is available to students on the Student Resources page.
Mentorship
Students have access to a wide selection of alumni mentors during their time at Richmont and after they graduate. Each mentor relationship is unique, and many mentors develop a lasting relationship with their Richmont student. Students interested in obtaining an Alumni Mentor can complete an application on the Student Resources page or contact alumni@richmont.edu.
Student Emergency Fund
Richmont Graduate University’s Student Emergency Fund (SEF) provides limited financial assistance to currently enrolled students who are struggling financially due to uncontrollable circumstance and require emergency monetary assistance as a last resort. Funds must be used to aid in short-term crisis matters which would otherwise jeopardize the student’s ability to attend Richmont Graduate University. Students can apply for funds from the Student Emergency Fund online at richmont.edu.
Career Services
Richmont offers career resources to students as they prepare to secure a job following graduation. Students can obtain feedback about studies, resumes, and interviewing skills as well as obtain information about upcoming employment opportunities. The Office of Student Affairs maintains a database of information that students can access online.
Accommodations for Students
The Office of Student Affairs assists the university in fulfilling its commitment to educate and serve students with disabilities who qualify for admission. The Office of Student Affairs coordinates and provides a variety of academic and support services to students. Richmont's mission is to promote equal educational opportunities and a welcoming spiritual, academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities at Richmont Graduate University.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, provides the foundation for equal access for students with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 furthers civil rights of persons with disabilities by mandating equal educational opportunity.
Richmont Graduate University will provide reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of a qualified individual with a disability unless to do so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the university, or unless it would fundamentally alter a degree or course requirement.
A student who desires accommodations should complete the online Richmont Student Accommodations Application and upload the required documentation.
The Office of Student Affairs will work with students who are approved to receive accommodations to ensure that their professors are aware of their approved accommodations.
Advisement
Upon acceptance to Richmont, each student is assigned an academic advisor. The advisor assists the student in becoming acclimated to the Richmont community, in career planning, and in a variety of other aspects of involvement in the university’s program. Though the advisor may guide students through the process of selecting courses, ultimately the student is responsible for following their Program of Study and the university degree requirements and policies as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
THRIVE: Wellness & Self-Care
Richmont Graduate University desires for students to succeed in their graduate program and succeed in their new career to the fullest. Developing as a professional in mental health service or in ministry is a process that is both rewarding and challenging. THRIVE is our campus-wide emphasis on wellness that helps students to focus on wellness. Richmont is interested in students’ overall wellness, not simply academic performance. We want students to live a satisfying life while in graduate school and develop and practice the tools to find fulfillment in life after graduation. Students are encouraged to create an individual wellness plan during their first semester.
Richmont cares deeply about the wellbeing of our students. The university places strong emphasis and value on wellness in spiritual, relational, physical, emotional, and mental domains for our staff, faculty, and students.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) was formed to lead Richmont’s aspirations for the intentional cultivating of a university-wide environment of safety and inclusion for all faculty, staff, students, and alumni from marginalized populations. With the goal of addressing discrimination and inclusion concerns, it is intended to emulate Christ, cultivate community, and of course, embrace diversity. ODI welcomes all students, faculty, staff, and alumni to seek us out and find support for any diversity and inclusion needs. For more information, visit richmont.edu/about/odi
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of work-study positions are available at Richmont. Students will receive electronic notifications when positions become available.
Scholarships
Applications for scholarships are available online at www.richmont.edu or from the Admissions Office. Please consult the university website for all current scholarship opportunities and deadlines.