Student Handbook 2016

least two weeks before the scheduled break to have consideration. Students will be charged for these extra days, as college room rates are based strictly on semester occupancy. The Residence Life Staff will make arrangements with the athletics staff for student-athletes, student teachers and other college related needs for residential students during breaks. Residence Hall Policies and Procedures On-campus living at Bluefield College offers a unique and valuable opportunity for all students to learn and grow within a Christian community of students from widely varying backgrounds, interests, and Christian traditions. The College desires that all residents live comfortably within this environment, integrate classroom learning with out-of-class experiences, and grow in all aspects of life. To accomplish these goals and better order our life together, we have established certain expectations for living in the community here at Bluefield College. These guidelines are meant for mature, responsible individuals. Some of the policies are designed to create norms of behavior within a large, diverse group of people, while others are meant to preserve the appearance and function of college owned property. We expect that the members of our community will strive to live within these guidelines. The Residence Life Staff reserves the right to confront inappropriate and offensive behavior/ attitudes not documented in this handbook that arise during the school year. Accountability Students are expected to encourage each other to live according to Bluefield College’s community living standards. For this reason, students who are present when behavior occurs that violates college standards may be found responsible for supporting the behavior.  Advertising Advertising is limited to certain areas of the campus and must be approved by the Office of Student Services, either by the Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life and/or the Resident Hall Directors. Advertisements may be hung on bulletin boards throughout campus but cannot be taped to windows or walls. With the prior approval of the Director of Dining Services, advertisements may also be placed in the dining facilities.  Air Conditioners Window units are prohibited in the residence halls with the exception of the RHD apartments and Residence Life offices. Portable units may be used by students with allergies or other medical conditions after special permission has been given to them by the Director of Residence Life. Bicycles Students are welcome to bring and store their bicycles on campus. Bicycle racks are available in areas by each of our residence halls. Students are expected to keep their bicycles outside at all times, and locked or chained to the bicycle racks only. Bicycles may not be stored or kept in residence hall rooms.. Cable All residence hall rooms, and the lounges in each residence hall, are provided with basic cable services. General Policies and Information

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