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The Shaw University Divinity School office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Divinity School operates on a non- traditional hours schedule. Classes are held on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Students may eat meals in the Shaw University Cafeteria at rates established by the University and during designated meal hours. Shaw Divinity School is also in proximity of fast food restaurants and off-campus cafes. Students have the option to purchase a meal package if they choose to do so.
 
Housing is available on campus for divinity school students at the regular rate set by the University. Incoming students will be sent information regarding the process for obtaining housing.
 
The University Counseling Center which is located on the second floor of the Willie E. Gary Student Union Building, is available to Divinity School students. Students are encouraged to visit the counseling center and make use of it as the need arises. A school nurse is also available to serve Divinity School students. Health insurance is available to all students.
 
Required textbooks and parallel readings as well as other books in theological studies are available through the campus bookstore.
 
 
The GSGA is the official student organization of the Shaw University Divinity School. All GSGA officers are elected annually by the graduate student body. The GSGA meets monthly, and concerns itself with student and community life. This organization is expected to have a close working relationship with the faculty advisor for GSGA.
 
Each Saturday students and faculty gather in the Thomas J. Boyd Chapel for worship during the fall and spring. Proclamation of the gospel and/or lectures are presented by the administration, faculty members, visiting preachers, lecturers, and seniors who are called to proclaim God's Word.