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least two weeks before the scheduled break to have consideration. Students will be charged
for these extra days, as college room rates are based strictly on semester occupancy.
The Residence Life Staff will make arrangements with the athletics staff for student-athletes,
student teachers and other college related needs for residential students during breaks.
Residence Hall Policies and Procedures
On-campus living at Bluefield College offers a unique and valuable opportunity for all
students to learn and grow within a Christian community of students from widely varying
backgrounds, interests, and Christian traditions. The College desires that all residents
live comfortably within this environment, integrate classroom learning with out-of-class
experiences, and grow in all aspects of life. To accomplish these goals and better order our
life together, we have established certain expectations for living in the community here at
Bluefield College. These guidelines are meant for mature, responsible individuals. Some of
the policies are designed to create norms of behavior within a large, diverse group of people,
while others are meant to preserve the appearance and function of college owned property.
We expect that the members of our community will strive to live within these guidelines.
The Residence Life Staff reserves the right to confront inappropriate and offensive behavior/
attitudes not documented in this handbook that arise during the school year.
General Policies and Information
Accountability
Students are expected to encourage each other to live according to Bluefield College’s
community living standards. For this reason, students who are present when behavior occurs
that violates college standards may be found responsible for supporting the behavior.
Advertising
Advertising is limited to certain areas of the campus and must be approved by the Office
of Student Services, either by the Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life and/or the
Resident Hall Directors. Advertisements may be hung on bulletin boards throughout campus
but cannot be taped to windows or walls. With the prior approval of the Director of Dining
Services, advertisements may also be placed in the dining facilities.
Air Conditioners
Window units are prohibited in the residence halls with the exception of the RHD apartments
and Residence Life offices. Portable units may be used by students with allergies or other
medical conditions after special permission has been given to them by the Director of
Residence Life.
Bicycles
Students are welcome to bring and store their bicycles on campus. Bicycle racks are available
in areas by each of our residence halls. Students are expected to keep their bicycles outside
at all times, and locked or chained to the bicycle racks only. Bicycles may not be stored or
kept in residence hall rooms..
Cable
All residence hall rooms, and the lounges in each residence hall, are provided with basic
cable services.