Jarvis Christian University

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Basic Information

Address: Hwy 80 East, PR 7631, P.O. Box 1470 Hawkins, Texas 75765
Phone Number: 903.430-7890 x 3006
President: Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt

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Additional Information

School Type: university
Organization Affiliation: UNCF, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, Council of Independent Colleges, ​​​​​​​National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Degrees Offered:

associate, bachelor's., master's degrees, professional certifications

School Size: 600
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
School Holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Juneteenth, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Housing Availability:

yes

Housing Type: residence halls, married student apartments
Diversity: JCU is a welcoming university that offers a rich diversity of students who are African American, Hispanic, White and international students from nearly 50 countries.
Financial Aid:

available

Sports:

Jarvis mascot is the Bulldogs

Men's baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, outdoor track & field, wrestling.
Women's softball, basketball, cross country, soccer, outdoor track & field, volleyball, wrestling.

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Parking Spaces/Availability:

yes

Computer Capabilities:

computer labs available in several locations on campus including newly renovated digital commons in library, new computer labs in residence halls, and laptop capability in residence hall rooms.

Mission Statement:

Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master’s levels. The mission of the University is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery.

In support of its mission, Jarvis Christian University  has adopted these Guiding Principles:

Scholarship and Life-Long Learning: To advocate life-long learning by challenging and supporting students and staff to pursue intellectual, personal and professional development.

Service: To intentionally provide a quality experience for students, colleagues, surrounding communities and the nation through community service and civic engagement, as service is the core of our profession.

Integrity: To exhibit ethical behavior in and beyond the academic setting, and be good stewards of our financial resources, acting as persons of high character guided by a commitment to transparency, fairness and honesty.

Respect: To embrace the doctrines of Faith, Family and Community, which ensure inclusiveness and diversity, understanding that every individual should be treated with professionalism, courtesy and kindness.

Responsibility: To be responsible and accountable for our actions in every situation, as it relates to the College, the community and the nation.

Christian Ethics: To emphasize that the Christian spiritual path provides an ethical code that, when followed, will make for a better person, a better College, a better community, and a better world

Additional Information:

2023-2026 Strategic Plan nav-19-65de089683201.pdf (jarvis.edu)