Residence Hall Stewardship

Residence halls are more than just places to live; they are shared communities that depend on the active participation and care of all residents. Stewardship of these spaces is a collective responsibility that ensures a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for everyone. By embracing stewardship, students contribute to a positive living experience and demonstrate their commitment to the values of respect, responsibility, and community.

Cleanliness

Each student is held personally responsible for the cleaning of his or her room. Should a room fail to meet general sanitation and safety standards, the student will receive a 24-hour notice to clean the room. Failure to do so will result in the student being billed for cleaning services.

All trash should be thrown away and/or recycled in appropriate receptacles.

Residents have shared responsibility for cleaning common areas, including trash, microwaves, floors, etc. A vacuum is available from the Prefect on each floor.

Furniture

Furniture in the student rooms is for the private use of the occupants. Furniture and appliances in the lounge areas are for common usage and are not to be removed to student rooms or other building areas.

The furniture provided is purchased to best serve students living in a Residence Hall, including, for example, mattresses which are more easily cleaned and kept sanitary. Except where a student provides documentation to the Office of Residence Life demonstrating the medical necessity of removing or replacing the furniture or bedding supplied in the Residence Halls, no student is permitted to remove or replace any such item.

Student room furniture cannot be redistributed in Rooney suites or other student rooms so that the number of students sleeping/residing in the rooms exceeds the College’s designation of occupancy.

Waterbeds are not permitted in student rooms. Lofts or lofted beds are prohibited. Lofts/lofted beds are defined as any portion of an upper story that is built in a room. If a student has constructed a loft in their room, the student will be asked to remove it.

Damage to Property

Students are held responsible for any College property entrusted to their personal use and will be held responsible for the return of the property and/or any unwarranted deterioration beyond normal wear and tear in the condition of the room or its contents. In addition, students will be held responsible for damaging or taking without permission the personal property of others.

Walls, ceilings, doors, etc., in the residence hall rooms are not to be altered with nails, drilling, or in any other way. Chalk, paint or any other materials may not be used on exposed brick walls. Bars or other similar structures are not permitted within residence hall rooms. Students may not obscure room doors with furniture, blankets, or tapestries. Rooms cannot be painted by residents. The posting of offensive or obscene photographs or posters is prohibited.

Misuse and/or damage of college property (including furniture, appliances, etc.) will be charged to those responsible.

When a responsible party cannot be identified, any costs may be pro-rated to the floor, the residence hall or the campus, depending upon the location of the damage.

Insurance

The College is not responsible for loss or damage of personal items. Saint Vincent College's insurance policy does not cover personal property in case of accident, theft, or fire. It is advisable that students insure their property with an insurance company of their choice.

Repairs

Needed repairs or damage in the residence halls can be reported via the student’s MySV Portal under Campus Services and FMO Work Order or directly to the Residence Hall Director or Prefect, who will inform the Facilities Management Office for repair. Damage elsewhere on campus can be reported to Student Affairs or Facilities Management.