Most Christian colleges discourage their students from drinking, even when off campus. Liberty University (LU) states on its website that it "prohibits the possession, use, manufacture or distribution of alcoholic beverages...by its students." Other Christian institutions, such as Texas Christian University (TCU), take a more relaxed approach. TCU does not permit the presence of alcohol on campus, but it allows students of legal drinking age to drink responsibly off campus.
Perhaps a predictable part of Christian college education is required church and/or chapel attendance. Bob Jones University (BJU) requires daily university chapel attendance. If a student wishes to attend an off-campus church, he must receive BJU's approval. BJU states that "it is true that we expect our dorm students to attend churches that are compatible with BJU's stand and the position and practice of fundamental churches." BJU provides its students with a list of approved churches.
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU) requires its students to attend 24 university-led chapels per school year. Unlike BJU students, PBAU students are permitted to attend the church of their choice.
Though most colleges require their students to wear appropriate attire, Christian colleges frequently have higher expectations for modesty. BJU, a very conservative example, requires female students to wear shirts with sleeves that have necklines that "come no lower than four fingers below the collarbone." Knee-covering skirts are required most of the time, but female BJU students may wear shorts or pants on some occasions. According to BJU, it "bases its dress codes for men and women on the application of the principles of modesty, gender distinction, appropriateness and distinction from the world."
Christian colleges are well-known for their ministry work in their communities and abroad. LU, for example, has many short-term and long-term ministry opportunities. If a student does not wish to travel abroad, she may participate in LU's local high school outreach. Similarly, TCU's Heal Hunger Campaign partners with local grocers to support area food banks.
Some Christian colleges make ministry work optional, but in 2010, PBAU's "workship" program required each of its students to dedicate 45 hours per year to volunteer work. PBAU students are required to submit signed logs of their volunteer hours.