University communications with the student, knowing each student’s place of residence is critical. With this in mind, a number of structures are in place regarding mid-year changes in housing status. Between the first and second academic terms, a number of students request room changes, which is a change in housing assignment. In order to insure student safety, the exchange of rooms or substitution of one’s occupancy for another without clearance in writing through the Department of Residence Life is not permitted. At the end of the first academic term, residents are invited to submit in writing their request for reassignment. Requests made at other times must be handled by personal interview with the Director of Residence Life and will be accepted or denied based on their individual merit.
Special Accommodations As with all University departments, the Office of Residence Life is determined to provide support and services to those who require special accommodation as result of physical or mental disability. Thompson Hall offers the following physical features in support of our disabled resident population:
Lift access to the building via a ramp in the tunnel on the first floor
Key-operated elevator servicing all floors
Handicapped restroom facilities on the first floor for men and the second floor for women
Specially designed disability-friendly room on the first floor for men and the second floor for women
Students who require these or other accommodations in support of a disability should first contact the Wellness Center. This office will secure all the necessary services that may be needed for a successful educational experience prior to arrival on the campus. Students requesting such services are s trongly encouraged to visit the campus to assist us in supporting their educational and residential needs. Please contact the Admissions Office to arrange such a visit.
Storage In an effort to help with the eleven-week transitions at Kettering, storage space for student property is available only to those students under contract or application with the Department of Residence Life. Residents are limited to a total of eighteen (18) cubic feet of total storage space per person. This space is 3 feet tall 3 feet wide and 2 feet deep. This space is reserved for, and limited to, boxes, luggage, trunks and other items as deemed appropriate by the trunk storage contract. Items prohibited from storage include computer hardware, audio-visual equipment, large pieces of furniture, or any single item that does not fit into the space. Storage hours during opening and closing weeks are posted by Residence Life Staff. All items unclaimed after one (1) year will be removed from storage and discarded.
University Property Repair or renovation of University property is a service provided by Kettering University’s Facilities Management Office and should not be undertaken by students. All residence hall facility problems should be reported to the Department of Residence Life via their email address at reslife@kettering.edu. These problems will be reported to the Facilities Management Office.
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