Living Unplugged
Our campus is smartphone free.
We call it being unplugged.
We are constantly bombarded by messages from social media, the news, other people, sometimes even our own hearts, telling us who we should be, what we are worth, and how we should think.
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In the midst of this, God desires to speak truth. Setting aside smartphones, social media and the pressure of romantic relationships turns down the internal noise and creates space for you to focus on things that matter most.
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Summit is fully-immersive, meaning we are not a typical “Monday to Friday” school. You will spend most of your time on campus, with the exception of things like ministry outings, missions trips or getaway weekends. The friendships that are built in this unique atmosphere are something students carry with them for a lifetime.
What is being unplugged?
Why is being unplugged important?
“Being unplugged was one of the highlights of my experience at Summit. It was refreshing to get away from the noise that competes for our attention. I felt I was able to draw closer to God in a deeper and more intimate way simply because I was able to focus. My head wasn’t crowded with things, and during those precious two years I developed a sensitivity to His voice and a love for His presence.”
Sophia Grous, Student
Genuine
Connection
Form authentic friendships that last a lifetime.
Deeper
Focus
Give your full attention to God’s Word and calling.
Personal
Growth
Grow in character, faith, and spiritual maturity.
Create
Space
Clear away distractions to tune into God’s voice.
Unplugged FAQ
Is there no technology on campus at all? While we think it's really beneficial to unplug from personal devices for a short time, we think it's important that you stay in touch with friends and family and have the tools you need to succeed academically at Summit. For that reason, there are phones available for personal use in each dormitory as well as a computer lab in the library for personal email, banking, online shopping, homework, research, and anything else you may need.
Am I able to get a job off-campus? While we think it's really beneficial to unplug from personal devices for a short time, we think it's important that you stay in touch with friends and family and have the tools you need to succeed academically at Summit. For that reason, there are phones available for personal use in each dormitory as well as a computer lab in the library for personal email, banking, online shopping, homework, research, and anything else you may need.
I'm an international student, how can I stay in touch with my family? While we think it's really beneficial to unplug from personal devices for a short time, we think it's important that you stay in touch with friends and family and have the tools you need to succeed academically at Summit. For that reason, there are phones available for personal use in each dormitory as well as a computer lab in the library for personal email, banking, online shopping, homework, research, and anything else you may need.
Why can't I date? ...that's kind of weird While we think it's really beneficial to unplug from personal devices for a short time, we think it's important that you stay in touch with friends and family and have the tools you need to succeed academically at Summit. For that reason, there are phones available for personal use in each dormitory as well as a computer lab in the library for personal email, banking, online shopping, homework, research, and anything else you may need.