Residential Life FAQs
Can I remove furniture from my room?
Students are prohibited from removing college furniture from their rooms for any reason.
Can I have an air conditioner in my room?
Air conditioners are strictly prohibited.
Can I have a refrigerator in my room?
Yes, but it may only be a half sized refrigerator.
What is not allowed in my room?
Appliances such as hot plates, immersion heaters, electric space
heaters, microwaves, halogen lamps or any appliances with open heating
elements are not permitted.
Limited personal appliances such as stereo equipment, electric blankets
and hair dryers are permitted, though care should be taken not to
overload outlets.
State regulations require any residence hall curtains or draperies to
be of fiberglass or other non-combustible material and that upholstered
furniture is flame-retardant.
Can I paint my room?
Students who wish to paint their rooms must submit a Paint Request Form
to the Office of Student Life. Only room walls may be painted. The
College Paint Shop will supply the paint and painting materials.
Students may be assessed a damage fee if the condition of the painting
done is determined to be unacceptable. Paint Request Forms and further guidelines are available in the Office of Student Life.
Can I use nails to hang up my pictures?
Items may not be screwed, nailed, bolted or glued to the walls or woodwork in the residence halls or the houses.
Is there any way to vacuum my floor?
Each residence hall floor has a vacuum cleaner, which is available
through the Student Hall Staff. Remember that this piece of equipment
is for use by all, we ask that Students return it to the RA after each
use.
Are there laundry rooms in the residence halls?
All residence halls have commercial washers and dryers. Every
residential student is charged a yearly fee for laundry, so you don't
need change to operate the machines.
Is there somewhere I can cook?
Yes. Each residence hall has some sort of kitchenette that includes a stove, oven and microwave.
Can I switch rooms and/or get a new roommate?
All room change
requests should first be discussed with your Area Coordinator (AC). If
you don't know who the AC for you quad is-contact the Office of Student
Life.
I've locked myself out of my room, how do I get back in?
During
regular business hours, students who get locked out of their rooms may
be issued a key temporarily by the College Locksmith. This key must be
returned directly to the Locksmith immediately after students let
themselves into their room. There is a $10.00 non-refundable charge if
you forget to bring it back.
During non-business hours, students who get locked out of their rooms
should call Public Safety for assistance. Although Public Safety will
provide this service, students must realize that other duties may take
a priority, and the service may not be delivered immediately. While
everyone locks him/herself out of a room or building occasionally,
students will be billed $15.00 per request beyond the first two
requests during an academic year. As a matter of courtesy and to allow
Public Safety Officers to remain on patrol, students should contact
Public Safety if they are able to get into their rooms after having
requested the assistance of an officer.
I've lost my keys, what should I do?
If students lose their room key, their lock is re-keyed for their safety. Students will be billed $35.00 for each key lost.
This will cover the expense of re-keying the front door, replacing all keys, and the paperwork involved.
Why can't I get access to any other residence hall?
Maintaining the safety and security of the residence halls is the
responsibility of all those who reside within. The front doors of the
residence halls are locked at all times. Students are issued a key,
which enables them to gain access to their residence hall. These doors
should never be propped open.
What happens to my room during vacation?
During Thanksgiving
and Winter Break only those students authorized by the Associate
Director of Student Life may stay on campus at this time. Applications
must be made to the Office of Student Life. The criteria and guidelines
for vacation housing will be published prior to each vacation period.
Generally, vacation housing is only available to international students who
cannot go home, students required to work on campus, student teachers
required to be in class and athletes required to return to campus.
There is no campus housing available for the time period between the closing of halls for Winter Break and the opening of the College after the New Year holiday. The entire College is closed at this time.
Can I store my belongings on campus over the summer?
Summer
storage is limited to those living more than 500 miles from Norton.
Stored items must be packed in trunks or crates (no plastic bags or
cardboard boxes) and locked securely. Each student will be allowed 2
boxes. The boxes must be labeled with name, class year and contact
number. Information about storage is available from Student Life at
x8214.
The College assumes no responsibility for the safety of items left in
storage. All other students looking for summer semester storage and
those who need to store valuable items such as computers and stereos
are encouraged to utilize one of the professional storage companies in
the area. These companies will visit the campus at the end of the
academic year to provide this information and service to students.
Students must apply and be approved by the Office of Student Life to take advantage of this program.
Should I carry personal property insurance to cover loss, theft, or other damage to personal property?
Yes. The College does not insure students' personal belongings. you
should arrange to have your items insured before you come to school
through homeowners' insurance.
What happens if I break the rules?
The College has established a judicial process for the purpose of
adjudicating violations of the honor code and community standards. Most
students who break the rules have their cases heard by the Area
Coordinator (AC) of their quad.