Student Handbook 2016

be held responsible for cleaning and/or pest control charges as well any additional fines for breaking the policy. Quiet Hours In order to preserve a peaceful atmosphere conducive to study and relaxation, Bluefield College has established a period of time when students are expected to maintain a quiet atmosphere. During quiet hours all students and other persons in and around residences are expected to refrain from making or causing noise, or any other disruption, which infringes upon the rights of residents to study, reflect, or sleep. For purposes of clarity, any noise from student rooms which can be heard in adjoining rooms will be considered a violation of the quiet hour’s policy. Likewise, any noise in the hallway or outside a residence hall that disturbs someone in a residence hall will be considered a violation of the policy. Because of the diversity of schedules and lifestyles of students, individual needs for study, reflection, and sleep do not always correspond with enforced quiet hours. In the spirit of courtesy and in light of the academic nature of our institution, the need and/or desire for a quiet atmosphere takes precedence over an atmosphere of noise. Therefore, Bluefield College has also established a twenty-four (24) hour courtesy period. Students are expected to communicate with one another about their needs when quiet hours are not in effect. In any situation involving differences of opinion regarding quiet and courtesy hours, all parties involved are expected to demonstrate understanding and civility toward one another and attempt to resolve conflicts among themselves prior to involving the Residence Life Staff. Please remember that the principle of consideration of other applies at all times. Quiet hours will be in effect 24 hours a day during finals, beginning the evening before study day. Storage Areas Bluefield College does not provide storage for student owned property during Summer Break. If you need storage space, please check with the area storage facilities. Any personal belongings left in rooms will be removed disgarded. Telephone Service Each residence hall room is equipped with a college telephone line. Students are able to make three types of calls from their room without a calling card: on-campus calls by dialing a three-digit extension number to the room or office they wish to reach, local calls by dialing 9 + the ten-digit phone number of the business or person they wish to reach, and toll free calls. Students must have a calling card to make long distance calls. The telephone number for all offices and residence hall rooms on campus is 276-326-4 + the three-digit extension number. Students must provide their own telephone and, if desired, answering machine. Vending Machines Each residence hall has a beverage vending machine. In the event you lose money in one of these machines, you should complete a Vending Machine Refund Request form available from the RHD or RA in your building. Water Fights/Hallway Sports Because of potential damage to people and property, water fights and throwing balls or other objects in or near residence halls is prohibited. Throwing water (or any other material) at Quiet Hours Are Sunday through Thursday Friday and Saturday 11:00pm -10:00am 1:00am - 10:00am

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