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| No, there isn't a curfew in the Residence Hall. There are quiet hours that are in effect after 11 p.m. and during exams. Visiting hours are Sunday through Thursday until 10 PM and until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday night. |
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Can I bring appliances?
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The general rule regarding appliances at the College is "if it glows it goes.” This includes: hot “coil” pots, broilers, electric frying pans, toaster ovens, inadequately wired appliances, halogen lamps and space heaters. All electrical lighting fixtures must be U.L approved.
Students can bring refrigerators, hairdryers/curling irons, electric toothbrushes, crock pots, electric curlers, lamps (not halogen), 14-gauge wire U.L. approved extension cords, George Foreman-type grills, irons (with auto shut-off feature ONLY), and microwaves. |
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Can I bring my own furniture?
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| Students can bring the following extra furniture from home: sofa or love seat, coffee table, end table, T.V. and stereo equipment. The rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, desks and chairs. |
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Do the rooms have internet access?
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| There is Ethernet access in most individual rooms in the Residence Hall. |
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Will the College replace lost or stolen items?
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| The College is not responsible for the loss of, or damage to, students' personal property. Students are urged to:
Purchase surge protectors to guard against occasional electrical surges.
Record the serial numbers of valuable personal items.
Secure appropriate insurance.
As a precaution, students are also encouraged to take valuable belongings home during break periods. Residents are urged to confirm existing coverage under the homeowner"s policy of their parents or guardians and, if not covered, to secure individual property insurance. |
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Do the rooms have phones?
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| No, there is no phone in each room, but each room is wired for phone access. Students can call the phone company to arrange for service. The College also has courtesy phones on each hall for free local phone calls. |
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What if I have problems with my roommate?
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Learning to live and thrive in a new and unfamiliar environment and to understand differences are part of the growing process of college life. Although open communication is encouraged among roommates as the best way to resolve conflict, JCHS suggests students follow these steps to resolve roommate conflicts:
Speak to your roommate directly. State issues neutrally. Relate feelings and offer resolutions. Be prepared to listen. Ask yourself if you are willing to compromise.
Ask the Resident Advisor (RA) on your floor to intervene by meeting with both of you. His/her role is that of a neutral mediator as you both try to resolve the problem.
Together with your roommate, meet with the Coordinator of Student Housing, Julia Dill or a college counselor. They can also serve as an arbitrator in resolving the conflict. Roommates may be asked to sign additional behavior contracts. If agreements cannot be reached, room transfers may be arranged. |
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Are residence hall students ever billed for damages?
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| Each student is responsible for an equal share of the cost of damages incurred in the individual room. Costs for damages are split among the roommates. The RAs and Coordinator for Student Housing inspect all residence hall rooms and common areas and generate a list of damages and cost estimates.
Residents can avoid unnecessary damage charges by following the suggestions and strategies listed below:
Confront community members and guests about inappropriate behavior to decrease the occurrence of senseless vandalism.
Speak up! When an act of vandalism is observed, the information should be brought immediately to the attention of the RAs, the Coordinator of Housing, the Director of Student Services or the Dean for Administrative Services. In virtually all incidents of vandalism, there are individuals who have observed the actual incident or know others who did. Residence Hall members should not tolerate others who choose to allow the group to suffer for their actions. The College offers a $100 reward for verified information regarding those responsible for vandalism.
Nails should not be hammered into walls.
All stains should be carefully removed from walls and doors prior to departure.
All problems in the room should be reported to the RA during move in, so that a work order can be completed.
Rooms and public areas of the Residence Hall should be left in the condition in which they were found. |
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Am I allowed to stay in the Residence Halls during breaks?
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| There is an announcement made at the beginning of each semester regarding occupancy during breaks. Generally, when the College is closed the Residence Hall are closed as well. |
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What should I bring?
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Laundry detergent
Softener sheets
Toiletries
First aid kit
Robe
Umbrella
Checkbook/ATM card
Hangers
Decorations
Poster putty
Wastebasket
Glasses - Silverware
Linens – pillow
Blankets
Towels
Paper Towels
Plates, glasses, cups etc.
Alarm clock
Fan
Telephone
Three prong adapter
Dry erase board
Lamps (no halogen)
Zip Lock bags
Chips clip
Toiletries
Shower caddy
Power strip
Extension cord
Cleaning supplies for kitchen and bathroom
Air freshener
Rug
Can opener
Garbage bags
The important stuff includes:
Photos of family
Address book and stationary
Envelopes
Postage
High school yearbooks
Quarters (for laundry)
Mementos from home
Camera – film
Health supplies include:
Bandaids
Stomach medicine
Antibiotic cream
Pain reliever
Throat/cough lozenges
Vitamins
Q-tips
Cold medicine
Lip balm
Nail clippers
Kleenex
Optional items include:
Iron with automatic shut-off (boards provided)
Throw rugs
Computer
Storage crates
Television
Stereo
Answering machine
Refrigerator
Palm pilot
Batteries
Bulletin board |
