Student Handbook 2016

anyone who is not voluntarily participating in an outdoor activity is also prohibited.

Visitation/Open House Hours Visitors of the opposite sex must be signed in at all times and may only enter into the residence hall during visitation hours. Guest must stay with their escort at all times during their visit and abide by the guidelines laid out in the handbook. Students must keep the door open, and the over head light on at all times when a guest of the opposite sex is visiting. Students are also not allowed to be under the same blanket. With special permission from a Resident Assistant or Resident Hall Director opposite sex guest may enter into the residence hall before visitation begins, but no earlier than 7:00am to assist in special activities such as check-in or check-out. Opposite sex guest will not be permitted in the residence hall for no reasons after Visitation hours have commenced until 7am. Failure to adhere to the Visitation/Open House policy will result in loss of visitation privileges and potentially other sanctions deemed necessary by the Director of Residence Life. Room Responsibility Policies All room furniture belonging to the college must be kept in good condition. Students will be financially responsible for damaged, misplaced, or missing furnishings. Residents may use their own personal items, such as desk chairs and mattresses, in place of college provided items in the residence hall rooms. All college items that have been provided, even if they are not in use, are still the responsibility of the room’s occupant(s) and must be left as they were found upon departure from the college Damages Students are responsible for damages that occur in their room. This responsibility extends to damages caused by guests. Upon checking into a college residence hall room, each resident will be required to complete a Room Inventory Form. This form records the condition of the room. It helps to furnish our Maintenance staff with a list of necessary repairs, and it is also used at check-out to determine damage done to the room. Items and areas that are damaged due to other than normal wear will be repaired or replaced at the expense of those who caused the damage. Residents are expected to accept the responsibility for the maintenance of their rooms and for damages and replacement of missing items. Public area damage that cannot be attributed to specific individuals or is not the result of normal wear and tear will be divided equally among the residents of the suite, hall, or floor, whichever is appropriate, at the time of the loss or damage. Personalizing Rooms Bluefield College extends the privilege of personalizing individual rooms which enhance an enjoyable living environment consistent with the philosophy of the College community. Carpets – Students may use carpets and rugs in their residence hall room. Carpets and rugs should be placed on the floor without glue or tacks, and they must be removed prior to room check-out. Alumni Hall has wall-to-wall carpet installed in the rooms. Ceilings – No items are to be attached or fastened to the ceiling of residence hall rooms. A fine will be assessed for items that are hung from the ceiling and there will be a charge Open House Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6:00pm-11:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 2:00pm-1:00am Sunday: 2:00pm-11:00pm

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