Rules & Regulations

Appliances

All electrical or gas appliances have the potential to be hazardous if not used according to manufacturer recommendations and kept in proper repair. It has been determined that the following type of appliances may be used in student housing:electric blankets, lamps (100-watt limit), air-conditioner in the upperclassman area (10,000-BTU limit), stereos, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, computers, printers, fans, hair dryers, electric hair curlers, hot air popcorn poppers, electric razors, heating pads, coffee pots and closed-coil hotpots.

Recognizing that some appliances are more hazardous than others, the following list of items may not be used in student housing. Some of these items constitute a serious fire hazard or could cause damage to physical facilities. The item will be confiscated if it is found in residential areas and disciplinary action taken against students who possess such items. Unapproved appliances include, but are not limited to:waterbeds, sun lamps, hot plates, electric pans or skillets, toaster ovens, electric fryers, fog machines, and halogen lamps.

Regulations in the Freshman Residence Halls

Appliance should not exceed

MicroFridge	3.0 cubic feet/10 amps
Refrigerator	4.5 cubic feet
Microwaves	not permitted
Hair/Blow Dryer	1875 watts of power
Lamps (non-halogen bulbs only)	100 watts

Stand-alone microwaves are not allowed in student rooms in the freshman area. Only microwaves that are part of approved "MicroFridge" units (available through the Bookstore) are approved for use in freshman housing. Refrigerators larger than 4.5 cubic feet are prohibited in all freshman housing. The above appliances must be UL-approved, and good judgment always practiced while the appliances are in use.

Decorations

Residents are welcome to hang posters, signs, and pictures on walls, doors, and closets with masking tape or white poster-hanging putty. Residents are not permitted to use double-sided or duct tape, as these will leave a heavy residue and/or remove the paint. Residents may not use self-adhesive decals, nails, or bolts. To avoid being charged for damage, residents are encouraged to decorate with care. Alterations or additions within the residence halls or apartments are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, painting or applying adhesives to any window, ceiling, floor, wall, or furniture surface, adding wallpaper or borders, or affixing permanent shelving. Screens may not be removed from any of the windows.

Additional Door Locks

Only college authorized and installed door locks, chains and deadbolts are permitted.

Lofts

The College provides lofts in rooms only where space considerations recommend their use. The Residence Life Office determines which rooms are provided with lofts. Residents are not allowed to construct lofts, purchase lofts, or make lofts by modifying College furniture. Residents may use only store-bought bed risers to raise their beds; no other devices, such as cinderblocks, are permitted.

Furniture

Beds, desks, desk chairs, and dressers are provided by the College. In addition, each apartment has living room and dining room furniture. No furniture in any residential housing may be taken apart or removed from the room/apartment. Alterations, additions, and/or unauthorized use of furnishings within residential housing are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, moving furniture from public areas to individual rooms, removing College furniture from residential housing, painting or applying adhesives to any furniture surface.It is the responsibility of residents to remove any of their own furniture. Charges for removal of personal furniture will be assessed equally to all residents of the apartment or hall in cases where specific individuals cannot be identified.

Garbage

It is the responsibility of residents to dispose of their garbage in the dumpsters located around each apartment complex or in the designated trash areas within the residence halls. Charges for removal of garbage left in rooms, apartments, hallways, or public areas will be assessed equally to all residents of the apartment or hall when specific individuals cannot be identified. Recycling of glass, paper, plastic, and aluminum is encouraged.

Damages

Each resident will sign a Residence Condition Report (RCR) at check-in. Other than normal wear and tear, residents are responsible for loss and damages in their room or apartment. To avoid damage, residents are asked to decorate with care. Damage done to common areas (lounges, stairwells, etc.) is assessed to the smallest, most likely group of residents possible when it cannot be determined who caused the damage. Damage in a residence will be assessed equally to all occupants unless a statement is received by the Residence Life Office indicating who should be charged. Minimum charge for damage is $5.00 per resident.

Fire Safety Regulations

Fire regulations are in place to protect students in their living space.

The College prohibits the unwarranted discharge of fire extinguishers or tampering with fire-fighting equipment.
Sounding a false fire alarm is illegal.
Candles and incense are not permitted in campus housing.
Grills and propane tanks may not be stored anywhere in campus housing.
Live Christmas trees are not permitted in campus housing.
Strings of lights without plastic coverings are prohibited.
Removing batteries from smoke detectors is prohibited.
Fire doors are to remain closed at all times, since they act to contain toxic fumes and fire to a limited area.
Hallways, corridors, doorways, and fire escapes must remain unobstructed at all times.
Heat detectors and smoke alarms in all residence areas must remain unobstructed at all times.
All ceiling tiles must remain intact. Missing and broken ceiling tiles create drafts that can lead to rapid spread of toxic fumes and fire.
Wall and ceiling coverings deemed excessive pose a fire hazard and are therefore prohibited.
All doorways must remain clear of furniture or drapes that may inhibit or prevent students from escaping in case of fire.

Pets

With the exception of fish in an aquarium with a capacity of one 10 gallons or less and guide dogs or bona fide service animals, no pets are allowed in campus housing. Fish may be kept in rooms with the agreement of all roommates. Fish must be removed from the residential areas during long breaks.

Quiet Hours

Quiet Hours have been established to ensure that the living environment is conducive to studying and sleeping. The hours are from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from midnight to 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Note: The rules and regulations outlined above are provided as a resource for incoming students and do not represent a comprehensive collection of all policies, procedures, or regulations. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.