Navigating the MBU Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

Missouri Baptist University (MBU) provides its students with a wealth of resources and information to support their academic and personal development. A central hub for accessing these resources is the student portal, myMBU, a 24-hour, self-service web dashboard designed to provide eligible students with a "one-stop shop" for various services. This guide will walk you through the essential aspects of the MBU student portal, helping you navigate its features and understand the policies and resources available to you.

Accessing myMBU: Your Digital Gateway

For students, the username to log in to myMBU is the student ID number found on their student ID card. Students who do not have a current student ID card should contact the MBU IT department at 314-392-2377. From that page, students will launch myMBU. Essentially, students will login to myMBU one time and have access to a number of services.

Key Features and Resources within myMBU

myMBU offers a variety of features designed to streamline your academic experience and keep you connected to campus life. Some of the key resources available through the portal include:

myMBU Learn: This section allows students to access MBU’s Learning Management System, Canvas. Canvas is the learning management system utilized by MBU.
myMBU Calendar: Visit the easy-to-use calendar to discover all of the events at MBU. From athletics to club meetings, this calendar hosts all of the events on campus. RSVP and share the events with your friends so you don’t miss your favorite concerts or open mic night in the Perk.

Student Development and Co-Curricular Opportunities

The Department of Student Development cultivates learning opportunities within the co-curricular environment. Student leadership positions, clubs and organizations, inter-collegiate athletics, and living in the residence halls helps students develop spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially. The offices within the Department invest in the lives of students as they learn more about who God created them to be and how they can use their gifts to transform the world.

Important Policies and Guidelines

Helpful information and policies are shared with students in three places: The Student Handbook, The Residential Guide to Living, and The Student Organization Handbook. Please refer to The Student Handbook for the most current version of policies. Understanding and adhering to university policies is crucial for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Several key policies are outlined in the Student Handbook, covering a range of topics from academic integrity to student conduct.

Academic Honesty

Academic dishonesty jeopardizes the academic integrity of the University and is not in keeping with Christian principles. It is considered to be a serious offense. Missouri Baptist University expects students to attach their names only to work or research which they have done themselves. Materials and sources must be properly documented. The use of any AI language processing tool (including but not limited to ChatGPT or other similar tools) to create coursework, unless explicitly stated in the assignment instructions and on the syllabus, is prohibited at Missouri Baptist University. Academic dishonesty of any nature will result in disciplinary action, which may include receiving a failing grade on the work in question, failure in the course, or dismissal from the University. The academic honesty policy is located in The Student Handbook. Presence when and where a violation of the Code of Conduct is occurring and failing to notify campus authorities of the violation shall subject a student to disciplinary action.

Copyright Policy

It is the policy and the duty of the University to respect the copyrights associated with books, articles, compact discs, software, videos, musical compositions and any other copyrighted work. The copyright policy is located in The Student Handbook. Violations of the copyright policy may result in accountability through the Student Code of Conduct process.

Computer Use Policy

The computer use policy is located in The Student Handbook. All users are expected to abide by the guidelines set forth by this policy.

Student Code of Conduct

The following applies to violations of the Code of Conduct which is the University’s judicial system for students. However, process statements under Missouri Baptist University’s Academic Integrity and Honor Code and Sexual Misconduct Policies may differ from statements in this section. Forms and other guidelines necessary for administering the disciplinary process are available in the Dean of Students Office and online.

Health and Safety

Communicable Diseases

Communicable diseases include, but are not limited to, measles, influenza, viral hepatitis-A (infectious hepatitis), viral hepatitis-B (serum hepatitis), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection), AIDS, AIDS-Related Complex (ARC), leprosy, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), including the SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus or COVID-19) and tuberculosis. Communicable and infectious diseases pose an inherent risk for faculty, staff, and students both on and off campus, while participating in typical daily living, and engaging with others in any public or private settings. This includes University activities and programs such as class attendance, athletics, residential communal living, events/programs, utilizing campus facilities, and other University operations. The University will take proactive steps to protect the educational environment in the event of an infectious disease outbreak. The University will comply with all applicable statutes and regulations that protect the privacy of persons who have a communicable disease. The University will endeavor to provide a clean educational environment, including the regular cleaning and sanitization of objects and areas that are frequently used, such as bathrooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, door handles and railings. In accordance with the Emergency Management Plan. We ask all faculty, staff, and students to cooperate in taking steps to reduce the transmission of infectious disease in the workplace. The best strategies remain the most obvious-frequent hand washing with warm, soapy water; physical distancing; avoiding large gatherings; covering your mouth whenever you sneeze or cough; wearing a face covering as instructed; and discarding used tissues in wastebaskets.

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Emergency Text Notifications

Students may sign up to receive emergency text notifications to their cell phone by sending a text message to 313131 with the term mbustudents.

Support Services

MBU offers a range of support services to help students succeed academically, personally, and professionally.

Student Accessibility Services

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ASAAA), Missouri Baptist University will make reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students needing academic or other accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services located in Spartan Row Building 503.

Jung-Kellogg Learning Center

The Jung-Kellogg Learning Center is a 21st century learning space where students can seek assistance for services traditionally provided by a library. This quiet-based facility provides a variety of versatile spaces designed for student collaboration and mimic professional environments found in corporate and organizational settings. The mission of the Learning Center is to provide students, staff, and faculty with the broadest array of information resources in an easy and timely manner, and to create an academic environment conducive to study, access, and research. Covered beverages and light snack foods (i.e., granola bars, pretzels, chips, etc.) are allowed in the Learning Center. The Learning Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Office of Counseling Services

The Office of Counseling Services provides free counseling services to degree-seeking students. The office will work with students to provide short-term, solution-based services and connect students to external providers for longer term care if needed. The Office of Counseling Services is located on Spartan Row Building 503.

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International Student Services

International Student Services is responsible for recruitment, admission, student development and immigration compliance for all non-immigrant students at Missouri Baptist University and international alumni engaged in Optional Practical Training. College of Education Majors: In order for F-1 international students to participate in any off-campus field experience, internship, practicum, or sponsored research, they must apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) through the Office of International Experiences. This includes courses with embedded field experiences that are interactive rather than merely observational in nature. Students enrolled in courses under the CPT guidelines must complete a CPT Application Form with their advisor and submit it to the Office of International Experiences. CPT must be authorized and notated on the student’s form I-20 before any off-campus work may take place.

Handshake

Students and alumni also have access to Handshake.

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