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Student Life: Housing Policy

HOUSING POLICY
Photo by Conrad LaRosa

Any full-time, single student who is under the age of twenty-three on the first official day of registration for any regular semester is required to live in university residence halls and board in the university dining hall. To be exempt from this policy, students must meet one or more of these exceptions:

  1. Live with parent or guardian
  2. Married
  3. Completed 8 semesters at the university
  4. Over 23 years of age

Students under 17 or over 25 years of age must be documented by the Office of Housing to be assigned in university housing. All commuting students must submit a correct address and phone number for residence during the semester. Changes that occur are to be reported immediately to the Office of Academic Records, Office of Student Life and Office of Housing. Students in violation of university residence policy are subject to disciplinary action including suspension.

Institutional financial aid will be applied only to the actual costs for direct university tuition, room, and board charges. Institutional financial aid will not be applied to off campus expenses.

All students who live off campus are expected to follow the standards and regulations expressed in the Student Handbook.

Upon registration for any semester, all commuting students must complete a university residency verification form to confirm commuting status. At that time, students shall verify commuter status and provide accurate information including address and telephone for approved off campus residences. The Student Life Office must be notified immediately of any change in the residency status, address, and telephone. (Violations of university housing policy may be subject to immediate disciplinary action, including suspension). The Off-Campus Residence Verification Forms are available in the Student Life Office.

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Back To Top

In the light of the preceding principles, the following are behavioral expectations of Southern Wesleyan University students:

1. Those “sins of the spirit” such as pride, jealousy, covetousness, and lust, while difficult to determine by others, are well-known to all of us. These are the root of behavioral problems, and therefore, the university expects all members of the community to be free from them.

2. Scripture forbids certain practices, and these will not be tolerated by Southern Wesleyan University. Such activities as fornication, adultery, homosexual conduct, drunkenness, occult practices, stealing, profanity,
malicious gossip, and dishonesty are considered serious violations not only of campus life but also of Scriptural principles. We believe these ultimately destroy both the individual and the community. The university expects students to refrain from such practices.

3. Certain university standards are derived from a combination of Scripture, tradition, and common sense. While not expressly forbidden by Scripture, these standards are valuable for our life together. Other Christians may disagree with us; not even all of us agree on them. However, these are Southern Wesleyan University standards, and we do expect full compliance by those who have voluntarily chosen to be a part of this community.

Therefore students are to:

  • live and relate to others in a manner that is consistent with the example of Jesus Christ;
  • live in harmony with the principles established to govern a community of learning and faith;
  • respect the dignity, rights, property and privacy of others;
  • refrain from dishonest, unfair or greedy practices;
  • respect their bodies and to refrain from physically harmful or immoral practices that may cause damage to self or others;
  • avoid activities, entertainment, media establishments or materials that promote violence, pornography, sexually explicit themes and immoral practices;
  • provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community;
  • act with integrity and honesty in relationships and interactions with others;
  • dress modestly and in a manner appropriate for the social context or environment;
  • respect authority and the standards established for acceptable community behavior; and
  • represent the university in a positive manner.

GENERAL RESIDENCE LIFE AND HOUSING POLICIES
(Apply to all resident students)

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Back To Top

In April of each year, continuing students are given the opportunity to select rooms for the following school year at a Housing Sign Up time. Rooms are assigned by basis of seniority and hours completed. Efforts are being made to have this completed on-line.

Continuing students will not be able to sign up for housing unless pre registration for classes for next semester is confirmed by the Registrar and all fees, including the full $200 Housing and Security Deposit, is paid.

New and Transferring students are assigned rooms on a first come, first served basis. Priority for room and building assignment is determined by the date of receipt of the housing application and the paid housing and security deposit. Subject to the availability of space, the university will assign accommodations according to student preferences without regard to race, religion, color or national origin. The university does not guarantee assignment with a specific roommate or room, though the student preference is considered.

During the second semester, requests for private rooms in Stuart Bennett Dormitory will be considered on the basis of availability. Single rooms are only available as space allows. Single rooms are not available for first semester freshman students.

CONSOLIDATION POLICY

The consolidation process is a time of matching up residents who may be without a roommate for a number of reasons, including their return to Southern Wesleyan University or interest in changing a roommate or room. Although we are discouraging roommate changes until Semester Break, and while some leave their roommate with little or no warning or explanation, anyone without a roommate is expected to find a roommate or pay for single occupancy. Students have two weeks after the move in day in which to contact their Resident Assistant or Resident Life Coordinator to find a roommate with which to room. After the designated day, if no roommate is acquired, then the student's account will be charged a private rate. If a case happens when no one is available in the dorm for which the student is to room, then the student will be assessed at the semi-private rate but will be charged the private rate for next semester if no roommate is chosen.
Authorized persons of the university have the right to assign, reassign, and adjust occupancy of the rooms.

ROOM DEPOSIT Back To Top

A security deposit of $200 is required for Stuart Bennett, Childs Hall, and the North and South Apartments. The fee is to be paid before housing is assigned for new and transferring students.

Continuing students will not be able to sign up for housing unless pre registration for classes for next semester is confirmed by the Registrar and all fees, including the full $200 Housing and Security Deposit, is paid. Charges for the damages to university property (beyond normal wear) and damage to or defacement of any area in common use may be assessed directly and equally against the residents of the area and charged against the deposit. The balance of the deposit will be credited to the student account when the student leaves campus housing. Any credit balance that remains on a student's account, after all indebtedness to the university has been paid, will be refunded within 30 days upon request to the Student Life Office.

HOUSING CONTRACT Back To Top

All residents are required to sign a Residence Hall Contract prior to taking occupancy of any room or apartment. The contract stipulates the rights and responsibilities of the university, the sign up/assignment process, liability guidelines and other information pertinent to housing. Signing the contract verifies that the resident has read and agrees to abide by the residence life policies and regulations as stated in the Southern Wesleyan University Student Handbook.

FOOD SERVICE Back To Top

ARAMARK Food Service will be provided to you for the 2004-2005 academic year. Food service is not provided under this agreement during the following breaks: fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring, Easter, and summer.

Only authorized ID cards or certified pass cards can be used for meals and may not be altered or transferred. Students may obtain a new ID through the Housing Office. Students entering the dining room without their ID or allowing someone else to use their meal pass will be subject to disciplinary action.

If you are ill and unable to eat in the dining room, you may have a friend deliver your food to you. Call your residence director, resident assistant, or the nurse to make arrangements. Food service will prepare meals in accordance with a doctor’s orders for students who require special diets for health reasons.
Food may not be taken from the dining room. If you will miss a meal because of classes or work, you may sign up for a sack lunch 48 hours in advance in the food service office.

Students are responsible for bussing their own tray to the dish-room window. Students who are involved in disruptive behavior, leaving trays, or throwing food in the dining room may be suspended from the dining room for a period of time and be assessed a fine and cleanup fee or be required to perform community service.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Back To Top

Upon moving into your room, you will complete, sign, and turn in a room inventory sheet, which will be an accurate and complete record of the contents and conditions of the assigned room. This inventory will serve as the basis for checkout process.

The checkout process must be followed anytime a resident moves out of an assigned space. When leaving an assigned space, the resident schedules an appointment with a Resident Assistant to review the condition of the room/apartment. Residents are expected to remove all waste and debris, leave the room in an acceptable, clean condition, and return the key. Students are expected to check out of their rooms/apartments within 24 hours of their last class.

Residents who fail to checkout properly will be assessed a $50 fine. Should extra cleaning by university personnel be required, a cleaning fee of $50 will also be assessed. Failure to return the key results in a $25 charge to Stuart-Bennett and Childs Hall residents and $75 charge to Apartment/Mullinax residents (see room key section). Damages to the living space beyond normal “wear and tear” will be assessed to the resident. Housing Deposits will be forfeited when deemed by the Residence Life or Housing Office for excessive damage to room or intentional misuse.

ROOM MAINTENANCE Back To Top

Needed repairs of rooms or university furnishings should be reported to the RA and/or Residence Life Coordinator, who will complete and turn in a maintenance request. The maintenance department will do all needed repairs if reported properly.

Painting of rooms by students is not permitted. No waterbeds of any kind are permitted.

No waterbeds of any kind are permitted.

ROOM FURNISHINGS Back To Top

The university owns room furnishings for all residence rooms and apartments. Each student is responsible for the furniture that appears on the room inventory sheet completed at the end of move in. University-owned furniture may not be moved out of rooms/apt for any reason.

All Students must keep all furniture in their assigned room regardless of whether it is being used or not.with no regards to whether they are in a double room or single room.

Student-owned furniture is permitted, but its condition is the sole responsibility of the students. All student-owned furniture must be removed upon checking out of the residence.

Bunking of the beds is strongly discouraged. Students who bunk their beds do so at their own risk and the University assumes no responsibility in the event of accidents or injuries incurred as a result of falls or other accidents. Lofts are not permitted nor is stacking of furniture. Disassembling of university-owned furniture is not permitted.

No altered or electrical wiring may be added to the rooms. No drilling or nailing to walls or thumbtacks is permitted. Only sticky tack may be used to affix posters, decorations on walls and doors. Pets are not permitted.

ROOM KEYS Back To Top

The Residence Life Coordinator will issue a room key to each student upon check in. Keys are not to be duplicated or loaned. Lost keys should be reported to the Residence Life Coordinator. A duplicate key will be provided for a replacement fee ($25 for Stuart Bennett, Childs Hall, $75 for Mullinax or Apartments), which must be paid prior to receiving the key.

Each student is issued a key to their room. Residents are not allowed to pass keys to anyone else for any reason. Loss of this key or failure to return the key at the time of check out will result in a charge of $25 in Stuart-Bennett and Childs Hall or $75 for the apartments and Mullinax, plus any additional fees deemed by the Housing Office.

If your key is not working because of damage, there is a $5 replacement charge. The damaged key and payment must be presented to the Housing Office when completing the request.

LOCKOUTS Back To Top

Since room/apartment doors should be locked, students should carry their room key with them. When students are locked out of their room, they may contact a resident assistant or the residence director to gain access. However, a fee will be assessed for repeated lockouts.

STORAGE Back To Top

Storage areas are not provided for students during the school year, breaks, or summer holidays. Students should be prepared to keep their belongings in their rooms during the school year or arrange for off-campus storage. Rooms must be completely cleared upon moving out.

RESIDENCE HALL DAMAGES Back To Top

Students will be charged for any damages, lost school property or unnecessary service costs caused by them to university residence halls because of neglect or intent. Students will be billed for damaged or missing furniture, equipment, or damages to the room/apartment itself. Where two or more students occupy the same room/apartment and the university cannot ascertain responsibility for damage or loss, the charge will be divided and assessed equally among the residents of the room/apartment.

Damages incurred to public areas of the residence hall for which the person responsible cannot be identified or discovered, may be charged to each resident of the floor, hall, or entire residence.

All residents will sign and turn in a room inventory sheet completed by their Resident Assistant for check in and check out, which is an accurate and complete record of the contents and conditions of the assigned room. This inventory will serve as the basis for the check out process. The check out process must be followed anytime a resident moves out of an assigned space. When leaving an assigned space, the resident schedules an appointment with a Resident Assistant to review the condition of the room/apartment. Residents are expected to remove all waste and debris and leave the room in an acceptable, clean condition; and return the key. Students are expected to check out of their room/apartments within twenty-four hours of their last class or exam. Fees will be assessed to residents who do not check out properly, clean thoroughly, or turn in keys.

ROOM INSPECTIONS AND HOUSE-KEEPING Back To Top

Residents are responsible for cleaning their own room or apartment, for removing waste materials regularly, and for maintaining acceptable sanitation and safety conditions. Residence rooms/apartments will be checked periodically to monitor cleanliness. Authorized personnel may enter your room for reasons of health, safety, general welfare, to make necessary repairs, or in response to conduct which is in violation of university regulations or law of the land. Insofar as possible, advance notice will be given. No room will be searched except by approval of the administrator in charge or a representative.

Resident Assistants and/or Resident Life Coordinators will make Health and Safety checks in traditional halls and the apartments. Residents of rooms not meeting a standard of cleanliness or that are in violation of policy are subject to disciplinary sanctions.

ROOM DECORATIONS Back To Top

All room decorations are to be in keeping with university policies and behavioral expectations. No road or public signs, which were public property, are to be displayed. Obscene or suggestive posters, pictures, literature, and other items that are not in harmony with the values and standards of Southern Wesleyan University are not acceptable. No alcoholic beverage containers may be used for any type of decoration.

EMERGENCIES Back To Top

In case of an emergency, please dial 9-911. Then immediately notify one of the following:

  • A Resident Assistant, Resident Life Coordinator, or Director of Residence Life
  • Campus Security - 508-0107
  • Student Life Office - 644-5140
  • Housing Office – 644-5192
  • Campus Switchboard - 0

Be sure someone is posted outside the building the direct EMS to the emergency. All emergency situations involving students should be immediately reported to a Resident Assistant or Resident Life Coordinator. Emergency situations should be reported whether they occur on campus or off campus.

FIRE SAFETY Back To Top

Fire warning devices and safety equipment are to be used only in the case of emergency. The sounding of a fire alarm must be taken seriously, and occupants should evacuate the residence according to the appropriate procedures.

The intentional sounding of an alarm (outside of an emergency situation) or tampering with emergency equipment is considered a criminal offense and the person(s) responsible will be treated accordingly. A minimum charge of $250 and criminal charges will be imposed for tampering with fire, smoke, or safety equipment. In cases where the person(s) involved are not identified after investigation, the floor/hall where the misuse occurred will be assessed the restoration fee.

Fire drills are held in each residence hall at least once each semester. Students are to evacuate the residence during the fire drill by way of the marked exits. The building must be vacated during the fire drill.

The possession or use of fireworks anywhere on campus property is prohibited. The Fire Marshall strictly prohibits the use of hot plates, candles, incense, and other flammable devices.

Decorative candles are permitted in residence hall rooms and apartments, but they must have brand new, never-been-burned wicks. Candles with burned wicks are considered violations of fire safety. Such candles will be confiscated and each student involved will be assessed a minimum fine of $25.00 for each candle.

Electrical devices should be used with caution. Students are limited to one extension cord (up to eight feet in length) and one power bar (4-outlet maximum, with built-in breakers).

FIRE EVACUATION Back To Top

If you hear the fire alarm:

  1. Remain calm, but treat the alarm as a life-threatening situation.
  2. Quickly check your room/apartment for roommates.
  3. Take only the necessary clothing for the weather.
  4. Do not attempt to salvage any personal belongings.
  5. Touch the door from the bottom to the top. If the door is hot, do not exit the room/apartment. Go to a window and call for help.
  6. If the door is not hot, exit the room/apartment as quickly as possible
    - Close all windows inside the room/apartment
    - Close the exterior door, but leave it unlocked
  7. Gather with the other residents outside the residence hall. Apartment residents should gather on the tennis courts. Mullinax residents should gather at the overflow parking lot below the dorm. Stuart-Bennett residents should gather at the following locations :
    - 1st & 2nd floor air conditioner behind the library
    - 3rd floor front corner of the library
    - 4th floor behind the gazebo
    - 5th floor front of Administration building
  8. Keep off of driveways and roads to make way for emergency vehicles. Inform the residence director or resident assistants of unaccounted-for residents.
  9. Be prepared to assist the Residence Life Coordinator in seeking help, making emergency calls, or completing other necessary tasks.
  10. Do not re-enter the building until directed to do so by college personnel or the chief fire-fighting official.
If you discover a fire:
  1. Pull the nearest fire alarm.
  2. Call 9-911 to report the fire. Give the exact location of the fire.
  3. Immediately notify one of the following:
    - A resident assistant or residence director
    - Campus Security 508-0107
    - Student Life Office 644-5140
    - Campus Switchboard “0”
  4. Follow the evacuation procedure described above.

SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES Back To Top

A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area. A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed to your area. Go to safety immediately. In the case of a severe weather or tornado WATCH, the residence staff will notify residents. In the case of an upgrade to a WARNING, the residence staff will evacuate the residents.

When a severe weather or tornado WARNING is issued, the residence staff evacuates the residents from the hall to the designated areas. The residents will be allowed to return to their rooms when the severe weather or tornado WARNING has been removed.

Stuart Bennett residents should evacuate to the first floor hallways, men to the administration side and women to the infirmary side. Apartment residents should evacuate to the ground floor apartments and secure themselves in the bathrooms of the apartments. Mullinax Hall students should evacuate to the basement of Mullinax typically the laundry room or computer room. Students refusing to evacuate the residence hall will subject to a disciplinary fine.

RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY AND SAFETY Back To Top

The university takes every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety and security of students. However, it is essential that students exercise sound judgment and decision making in keeping themselves and their fellow students safe and secure.

Rooms and apartments should be locked when they are unoccupied and when the residents are sleeping.

Exterior doors and ground level windows are not to be left or propped open. Both of these make vulnerable the residence hall, its occupants, and personal belongings.

Students are not to enter/exit residence halls through windows or fire escapes.

No articles or decorations are to be placed on outside ledges, left in hallways or stairwells, or suspended outside windows.

Students are not permitted on the roof of any building at any time.

Anyone throwing objects out of a window will be subject to disciplinary action. All window screens must stay in place.

Students should immediately report any suspicious persons or occurrences to the residence life staff.

LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS Back To Top

Students must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and any rules or regulations of any governmental board having jurisdiction.

WEAPONS Back To Top

No weapons or firearms, neither functional nor decorative, are permitted in the Southern Wesleyan University residence halls or apartments. Items prohibited include, but are not limited to, all firearms, air guns, sling shots, knives, swords, spears, and bows/arrows. Possession of a weapon or firearm is grounds for immediate dismissal.

Pocketknives with a 3-inch or less blade are permitted.

INSURANCE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY Back To Top

The university assumes no responsibility for the personal property of students. Accordingly, the university does not provide insurance or any other financial protection for the personal property of students. It is strongly recommended that students obtain insurance protection against loss, damage, or theft of personal property.

RESIDENT CONFLICTS AND ROOM CHANGES Back To Top

Living with a roommate is usually a rewarding experience that results in a lasting friendship. However, most roommates will experience times of conflict over such things as values, personal habits and personality. Working through these differences takes a listening ear, an ability to verbalize feelings and work toward problem solving and sometimes outside help.

All conflicts among residents should include an attempt to resolve issues by the residents themselves. If not resolved between the residents, the matter should be taken to the Resident Assistant for intervention. If necessary, the Resident Life Coordinator can mediate and assist in resolving the conflict.

In order to encourage roommates to work through initial conflicts, no roommate changes will be made before Fall Break in the fall semester and Spring Break in the spring semester. After that time, requests for roommate changes should be directed to the Resident Assistant, who will process the request with the Residence Life Coordinator. Requests will be considered only when good faith efforts have been attempted. Living with a roommate is an educational experience and should be seen as an opportunity for personal growth. Students must not change a room or roommates without seeking permission. When efforts to resolve conflicts have not proven to be successful, students may then complete a Housing Change Request Form upon the recommendation of the Resident Life Coordinator and the Director of Housing in consultation with the Resident Assistant. The university reserves the right to change student’s room assignments or roommate pairings.

QUIET HOURS IN RESIDENCE HALLS Back To Top

Excessive noise is not permitted at any time. Daily quiet hours are from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. During this time residents should be able to study or sleep without disturbance. Residents are expected to politely take the initiative in confronting sources of disturbance. If these efforts fail, the residence hall staff is available to intervene.

A simple rule-of-thumb for judging the appropriate volume of stereos, TVs, etc., is the “knock rule”. Simply stated, if someone knocks on your door and you cannot hear it, your room/apartment is too loud.

Headphones are encouraged for students who prefer high-volume entertainment. Use of electric guitars and keyboards and percussion instruments is inappropriate in the residences.

SOUND EQUIPMENT, VCR’s, ETC. Back To Top

Students misusing sound equipment will be warned. Further misuse may result in removing the equipment from the residence. Typewriters, computers, and printers should be used with discretion and regard for others. Students may operate television sets and VCR’s in their rooms, provided they are used with discretion and regard for others.

Students may operate VCR’s in their rooms providing the movies viewed are in accordance with the standards of the university. Personal integrity and Christian character

should be considered when viewing takes place. X-rated and NC-17 movies are prohibited.
Students may not erect any exterior wires, aerials, signs, satellite dishes, etc.

OVER-NIGHT OFF-CAMPUS Back To Top

Resident students are expected to be in the residence hall overnight. Students wishing to spend the night away from the residence hall are required to complete a proper sign-out form including telephone number, location, and name of the person(s) being visited. Students are not permitted to sign out to residences of members of the opposite sex. Misuse of this privilege will result in disciplinary action.

OVERNIGHT GUESTS IN RESIDENCE HALLS Back To Top

Resident students may have guests of the same sex in the rooms overnight who are appropriately signed in with the RA or RD. A guest may stay in your room without charge for a maximum of three days after which a charge per day will be assessed. Guests staying in the residence hall or apartment must be registered with the residence director.

Resident students are responsible for the conduct and dress of their guests and are responsible to assure that residence life policies are followed. Failure to register a guest may result in disciplinary action.

BABYSITTING Back To Top

Babysitting is not permitted in the residence halls.

RESIDENCE HALL MEETINGS Back To Top

Because of the important information that is communicated and the hall activities and projects that are planned, attendance at all residence hall meetings is mandatory. Every effort will be made to announce these meetings 48 hours in advance. Failure to attend without prior approval of the Residence Life Coordinator may result in disciplinary action.

COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES Back To Top

Commercial solicitation is prohibited without the prior consent of the residence director.

Students may not use the apartments for any commercial business or purpose.

STUART-BENNETT AND CHILDS HALL POLICIES Back To Top

Residence Life in Stuart-Bennett Hall is designed to serve the needs of freshman students. It houses both males and females on separate floors. All students living in Stuart-Bennett are required to follow all rules and procedures regardless of academic class.

Childs Hall is designed to serve the needs of upper-class female students. Male students are permitted in the main lobby from 8 a.m. until midnight. Male students are prohibited from the floor and rooms except during official visitation hours.

LOBBIES AND LOUNGES Back To Top


Public areas are the responsibility of the residents of the residence hall and are to be kept clean, neat and orderly at all times. Therefore, residents are expected to clean up after themselves before leaving the lobby area.

Individual floor lounges are off limits to members of the opposite sex except during specified visitations times. Students should refrain from inappropriate public displays of affection that would make others feel uncomfortable.

By interpretation of copyright laws, it is unlawful for showing of copyrighted films in publicly accessed residence hall lobbies and lounges. Therefore, the RD must grant permission before a VCR is used with a lobby or lounge TV. Southern Wesleyan University-sponsored movies as activities are licensed through special rental agreements for public viewing.

FOOD PREPARATION IN STUART-BENNETT Back To Top

Electric coffee makers, corn poppers, compact refrigerators (drawing 2 amps or less) and microwave ovens (1 cubic foot or less) are permitted. Heating and cooking appliances such as toasters, frying pans, sandwich grills, hot plates, waffle irons, George Foreman-type grills, etc., are prohibited. All food should be kept in airtight containers.

Community refrigerators and microwave ovens are available on each floor except first.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES Back To Top

Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on each floor of Stuart-Bennett (except first floor), Childs Hall basement and Mullinax Hall basement. Change may be obtained at the cashier’s window in the lower level of the administration building. Problems related to the laundry facilities should be reported to the residence director.

VISITORS Back To Top

All non-Stuart-Bennett residents are required to leave the residence hall at midnight unless approved by the residence director.

VISITATION Back To Top

Residence hall visitation provides resident students the opportunity for informal interaction and interpersonal growth within the context of the residence hall atmosphere. Additionally, visitations are social events that can provide students the opportunity to meet other students within a group context.

As always, but particularly during open hours, it is expected that students conduct themselves with discretion and a respect for the rights of others. In addition, students will be expected to be responsible for the behavior of their guests. Students must be careful to maintain a biblical standard of morality and be sensitive to community standards of good taste and decency.

Violations of visitation guidelines will result in disciplinary action that, depending on the circumstances, may include monetary fines, social probation, and reassignment of residence.

All non-Stuart-Bennett residents are required to leave the residence hall at midnight unless approved by the Resident Life Coordinator. Students must be registered to stay longer in the lobby area. On the weekends, non-Stuart-Bennett residents may stay in the lobby area up until 2 a.m. and still must register with the Residence Life Coordinator if there is a need to extend the time. It is at the discretion of the Residence Life Coordinator to determine if the request is legitimate or not. Guests who are not Southern Wesleyan University students must check-in with the Residence Life Coordinator and with campus security and are required to leave the residence halls by midnight.

Childs Hall and Stuart-Bennett will host open visitation on Tuesday and Saturday nights from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and at other special occasions as arranged by the residence director.

Visitation times are not intended to provide complete privacy. Therefore, in order to maintain a suitable environment during visitation hours in Stuart-Bennett, Childs Hall, and Mullinax Hall, the following regulations apply:

  1. All visitors, other than Southern Wesleyan University students, must register in the lobby with the residence life staff.
  2. Such visitors must be escorted by their host at all times
  3. Inappropriate displays of affection are not permitted.
  4. Excessive noise is not permitted
CURFEW (STUART-BENNETT ONLY) Back To Top

Residents are to be in the residence hall by midnight Sunday through Thursday and by 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For safety and security reasons, the residence hall is locked at these times. Violations of curfew will result in disciplinary sanctions including monetary fines and loss of privileges for repeated offenses.

Residents may not exit the residence hall after curfew without a late leave key or permission from the RD.

The RD must be notified immediately of emergencies and other exigencies that prevent students from returning to the residence by curfew.

SCHOOL BREAKS Back To Top

All residence halls are open during official breaks in the academic calendar, though some additional guidelines may pertain to those staying on campus. There is no food service during the following breaks: fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring, Easter and Summer. Special permission to stay in university housing must be granted and documented for all of the breaks. An Application for Break Housing is available in the Housing Office and must be completed before each break.
Break housing is a service that is available to residents meeting the specific criteria during the times when the residence halls are closed, such as Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Vacation, and Spring Break. Each student who will need housing during those breaks must come into the Housing Office to apply.

Students who may be approved for Break Housing:

  1. International students
  2. Students from outside the Southeastern US who are unable to go home
  3. Students who live outside a 45 mile radius of Central, SC, who have jobs requiring them to stay in Central. A letter from the student’s employer on company letterhead must be attached to this Break Housing application.
  4. Student athletes who have games or practices during the break.
  5. Work Study students who are required to be on campus.
  • Application must be completed prior to the break.
  • Students who do not complete an application will be subject to a $50 fine
  • University Dining Commons is closed during all breaks
  • Student must comply with all campus and residence hall rules
  • There is NO VISITATION in the residence halls during breaks
  • Students may pay $10.00 per night to stay on campus if they do not have a reason to be here.

APARTMENT COMPLEX POLICIES
(Apply to all apartment residents)

FURNITURE Back To Top

The university provides the following furnishings to the apartments. All other furnishings and supplies are the responsibility of the residents.

Common Area

  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Upholstered sofa/chair set
  • End table
  • Coffee table
  • Lamp
  • Four bar stools for breakfast bar

Bedrooms

  • Hook and lock adjustable bed w/ mattress
  • Oak desk
  • Oak chair
  • Oak dresser
  • Oak bookshelf
  • Cable television
Phone Internet access – For new freshmen and transfers, a fee of $80 for internet card, access, and virus protection must be paid before installed. For continuing students, anti-virus protection is available for $5 for internet protection while they are students. Internet access can only be given when proof of anti-viral protection is checked and confirmed by Information Technology.

Central air and heat
Small appliances, such as televisions, residence hall-sized refrigerators, and irons are permitted. However, space heaters and hot plates present fire hazards and are not permitted. Additional microwaves are prohibited because one is furnished with the apartment.

Existing furniture or fixtures may not be removed from the apartment. Missing or damaged furniture will be charged to the residents.

Student-owned furniture must be removed upon vacating the apartment.

No personal grills are allowed on the premises. Outdoor cooking may only take place in designated locations.

Outdoor furnishings are not permitted on the stairwell landings or apartment grounds.

Nothing is to be stored, hung, or placed on the stairwell railings or landings. Items left may be confiscated and disciplinary action taken.

TRASH DISPOSAL Back To Top

All trash is to be contained in plastic garbage bags and placed in the designated dumpster. Residents are responsible for the purchase of trash bags.

CLEANING SUPPLIES Back To Top

Students are responsible for keeping their apartments clean. The university does not provide cleaning supplies or vacuum cleaners.

APARTMENT COMPLEX VISITATION Back To Top

Visitation provides resident students the opportunity for informal interaction and interpersonal growth within the context of the residence hall atmosphere. Additionally, visitations are social events that can provide students the opportunity to meet other students within a group context.

As always, but particularly during open hours, it is expected that students conduct themselves with discretion and a respect for the rights of others. In addition, students will be expected to be responsible for the behavior of their guests. Students must be careful to maintain a biblical standard of morality and be sensitive to community standards of good taste and decency.

Visitors are allowed in the common area of each apartment from noon - midnight

Bedrooms are off limits to any member of the opposite sex at all times.

Disciplinary sanctions for visitation violations include monetary fines, social probation, and reassignment to Stuart-Bennett; especially grievous or repeated violations may result in suspension or dismissal.

ELIGIBILITY Back To Top

To be eligible for apartment living, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students on disciplinary, academic, or chapel probation may be ineligible to sign up for an apartment.

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