College Policies & Procedures

Credit Card Marketing Policy for Westminster College

Recent studies have shown that credit card debt has risen to alarming levels among students at America’s colleges and universities. The short- and long-term consequences of such debt through credit card misuse has left a generation at risk of financial ruin, long before they leave the halls of the academy.

The College takes very seriously its responsibility to prepare and educate students for life outside its walls. In recognition of this responsibility, and in keeping with the recommendations set forth in State Bill S 157, approved by the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania and signed by the Governor on July 15, 2004, Westminster College has established both a credit card marketing policy as well as provisions for the education of its students about credit card management.

No credit card marketing shall be allowed on campus. In addition, student organizations shall not use credit card applications as a fund raiser.