Residential Life Handbook

9 • Desk lamp, alarm clock, surge protectors, and flashlight. • Waste baskets, garbage bags, and cleaning supplies. • Hangers, laundry basket/bag, laundry soap (HE), fabric softener sheets or liquid. • Snacks, other food desired • Driver’s license or non -driver ID Additional Things you may want to bring • Pictures of family and friends • Cell phone • PC or laptop/iPad/tablet, printer • Microwave, small refrigerator, or small coffee maker. Kitchen appliances are allowed to be stored in the student kitchens but are not allowed to be stored or used in students rooms. • Plates, bowls, mugs and utensils. • Car (please apply for a parking permit) • Bicycle (bike racks are provided around campus, please bring your own lock and chain). Bicycles are also available for students to use at no cost. • Television • Stereo, radio, CD or mp3 player. • Small fan • Backpack • Sports gear NOTE: Candles, incense, wax burners, or other items with an open flame are not allowed in residence hall rooms, not even for decorative purposes. Personal Property The college assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to residents’ personal property. Residents should consider purchasing renter ’ s insurance or an extension of their parent ’ s home owner’s insurance to cover loss or damage of personal property. This includes firearms storage. All rooms should be locked if they are not occupied. Bedding/Mattresses Bedding (sheets, blankets, etc.) is required in the residence halls and students must bring their own bedding. Mattresses must remain on the bed to which they are assigned. Sleeping bags may not be used in lieu of regular bedding. It is the student’s responsibility to launder their own sheets and bedding regularly. Room/Lounge Furniture Room and lounge furniture may not be exchanged between rooms or residence halls. Beds and mattresses cannot be removed from the rooms even if the room only has one occupant. Lounge furniture may not be taken from the lounge for personal use. Violations of this regulation will result in sanctions. Furniture, paneling, or other decorative objects and materials that students request to bring into their rooms will not be allowed if in the judgment of the Head Resident is it creates a fire hazard or it infringes upon the general living area within the room. If residents are found in violation of this policy, there will be a written warning and the resident(s) will be required to remove the items. Cleanliness Residents are responsible for the routine cleaning of their rooms. Students are responsible for purchasing or borrowing cleaning supplies and equipment. Please refer to the DCB Standard of Cleanliness for more information. Room Inspections The Student Health nurse and Housing staff may make routine room inspections to: 1. Ensure the health, sanitary, and safety condition of the rooms. 2. Ensure that college property is cared for properly and to assess damage. 3. Remove electrical equipment or other items not in compliance with residence hall regulations. 4. Ensure students are not violating residence hall rules and policies. Room inspections will be held throughout the semester as frequently as every two weeks and will be done at least three times each semester. Room inspections may be chosen at random, may include entire halls, and may be more frequent for students