quired to properly check out with the Resident Director. Refunds will be granted according to the policy stipulated in the current course catalog.
Vacation Breaks
needs prior to attempting to honor personal requests from students. Those students interested in obtaining private room status should properly mark their room reservation forms. A private room carries an extra charge per semester. See the course catalog for fee details. Private room requests are processed on a first come, first serve basis. The college reserves the right to reassign individuals to different rooms or residence halls. These reassignments may occur if it is determined that the move would better serve the needs of all parties involved.
The college provides limited residence hall monitoring and food service during Labor Day and Easter breaks. However, residence halls will be closed during Thanksgiving Break and Christmas Break. Alma Gatewood will be closed over Spring Break. Ferndale and Hoggatt Halls will be open over Spring Break for Ferndale and Hoggatt residents and their guests. To enter the halls and stay overnight, all guests must be accompanied by their host(s). When the halls close, residents must vacate the residence hall no later than the announced closing time and return no earlier than the announced opening time. International students or students living more than 500 miles in distance from the campus needing assistance in securing local housing during the breaks must submit a written request at least one week in advance to the Director of Residence Life. The college will aid these residents in finding housing accommodations during these break periods but cannot guarantee housing.
Residence Hall Check-In & Check-Out Residents may check-in their assigned residence hall during the designated check-in period published in the housing assignment provided to each resident during the summer months. New students must have completed the enrollment process prior to move-in. Returning students should have completed their room reservation process and be up-to-date on their student account in the Business Office. The dates for residential students to check into the residence halls are publicized each year. We request that students not ask for exceptions to this date due to the tightly planned timeline of move-ins, training schedules and other activities happening on campus ,including our summer facility rental schedule. For specific check-in and check-out procedures, reference the Residence Life Handbook.
Room Changes / Private Rooms
Personal Property Insurance
Room changes can be made after late registration and a fee will be charged for each move. Please see course catalog for fee details. The room change procedure is outlined in the Residence Life Handbook. Private rooms are not always available. The college reserves the right to fill private rooms with those persons having specific documented physical or other medical
All personal property of residential students is solely the resident’s responsibility at all times. The college is not liable for any property loss or damages under any circumstances, including theft, fire, water, or any other casualty loss. It is highly recommended that residential students purchase rental insurance or a modified homeowner’s policy to cover your possessions in a residence hall en-
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