Belmont Abbey College Community Bulletin Board / Student Life / Residence Life

Community Service

JonBlackwell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:22:26 GMT

Community Service Program “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing the when you see them, and not turning your back on your own.” Isaiah 58: 6-7


Abbey student, Avery Duncan, leading Sammy while volunteering at Shining Hope Farms, a theutic horse ranch for children and adults.

Each semester Abbey students volunteer at a number of agencies throughout Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties . Students serve at homeless shelters, schools, domestic violence centers, animal shelters, crisis pregnancy programs, and many more. Last semester alone Abbey students volunteered a total of 5,237 hours!

Intramurals

JonBlackwell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:20:21 GMT

Intramural Schedule for the Fall 2008 Semester

Sand Volleyball (4 on 4 Co-ed)

Sign-ups - September 2nd thru September 12th.

You can pick-up your roster sign-up at lunch in the Student Commons during this period. Rosters are also available in the Student Activities Suite in the Poellath Lobby. Deadline is 1pm on Friday, September 12th.

Regular Season – September 14th thru September 28th (tentative depending on number of teams)

All games will be played on the Sand volleyball court located in the O’Connell Quad.

Tournament Games - September 29th thru October 2nd

The top 8 teams will advance to a single elimination tournament based on their regular season record.

Ultimate Frisbee (7 on 7 Co-ed)

Sign-ups – October 1st thru October 9th

Regular Season – October 13th thru 16th

All games will be played on the field next to the cemetery.

Tournament Games – October 18th & 19th

All teams will play a double elimination tournament based on their seeding from the week before

Flag Football (7 on 7, Male Bracket & Female Bracket

Sign-ups – October 13th thru October 31st

Regular Season – November 2nd thru November 23rd

Actual length of the season depends on the number of teams.

All Games will be played on the field next to the cemetery.

Tournament Games – December 1st thru December 7th (Tentative depending on regular season games)

Tournament will consist of top 4 men’s teams and top 4 women’s teams. This will be a single elimination tournament.

Health Insurance Waiver Form

JonBlackwell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:31 GMT

If you are covered under your parents insurance or your own insurance, please submit this form to our business office.

Health Services Medical Form

JonBlackwell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:57:20 GMT

Be sure to submit the health form along with your immunization records to health services before arriving for fall 2009.

Health Services

JonBlackwell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:37:42 GMT

Health Services is located in the lower level of the Haid Theatre. This on-campus health facility provides ambulatory health care. The medical staff includes a family nurse practitioner , registered nurses and a consulting physician. Fees are not charged for office visits and some laboratory tests. When necessary students can be referred to area specialists. Students are responsible for medical bills for services received off campus.

Services Available

First aid (bites and stings, cuts, abrasions, etc.)

Cardiac and Nervous System (dizziness, headaches, anxiety)

Skin Disorders (rashes, dermatitis, acne)

Disorders of Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat (ear infections, sore throat, pink eye, colds)

Disorders of Respiratory System (asthma, bronchitis)

Genitourinary System Disorders (urinary tract infections, Men and Women’s health )

Musculoskeletal (sprains, strains, back pain)

General Health Counseling (weight control, special diets, exercise, eating disorders, stress)

Immunization (meningitis, flu, tetanus)

College related foreign travel Assistance with Smoking Cessation Health Education (educational programs offered throughout the year)

Students are responsible for the bills that are generated off campus and need to arrange their own transportation.

In addition, Health Services does not provide excuses for missed classes. Class attendance is a matter between the student and the professor.

Your treatment in the Student Health Center is -- confidential!

Health Services Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

After Hours Care: Emergences: 911 Campus safety: 704 461 6200

When Health Services is closed, emergency medical needs can be met through the Emergency Department of Gaston Memorial Hospital and area urgent care centers. Residential students should notify Campus safety 704 461 6200 for assistance.

Important Telephone Numbers

Emergency/Ambulance/Fire: 911

Student Health Center : 704.461.6877

Campus Safety: 704.461.6200

Counseling Center : 704.829.7080

Housing FAQ's

rogerljones@bac.edu — Fri, 25 May 2007 22:53:26 GMT

HOW ARE ROOM ASSIGNMENTS MADE? All rooms are assigned without regard to race, creed, national origin or gender. Priority for preferences is determined by the date we receive your Lifestyle Preference form. Room assignments and roommate pairings will begin to be made in May and early June and will be mailed to you soon after.

HOW ARE ROOMMATES ASSIGNED? Roommates are assigned by the Residence Life Office. Assignments are made using the information supplied on Lifestyle Preference Forms. If you have not yet received your Lifestyle Preference Form, please let us know ASAP. Whenever possible, individuals are matched according to that information. Likewise, mutual requests for roommates and other specific requests are considered on a case by case basis.

WHAT IF I DON’T GET ALONG WITH MY ROOMMATE? Living with others in a residence hall setting is often a learning process. There are Residence Life staff members in each building to assist you. Communication is the key to a positive living situation. Make the time early in the year to talk with your roommate about your living environment. You will find that this is an important foundation for a successful year. Roommates will also be asked to complete a roommate contract in August after Orientation.

WHAT IF I LOSE MY KEYS? All residents assigned to suites are issued one room key which opens the suite door and individual room door to which he/she is assigned. If you lose your key, you should report this to the Residence Life Office as soon as possible. This will help to assure that the safety and security of you and your fellow residents is protected. If a key is lost or not returned, the student will be charged $250 to cover the cost of lock changes and production of new keys. Apartment residents are issued two room keys. One key opens the exterior door and one opens his/her individual bedroom. All keys issued must be returned to the Residence Life Office.

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO ASSSURE THE SECURITY OF MY PROPERTY? You should keep your individual room door as well as your suite door locked at all times. Do not leave cash, jewelry or other valuable items in the open. To guard against theft, record serial numbers of your personal property and mark all items such as laptops, stereos, cameras, etc. with your name or college ID number. Also, if you notice anything or anyone unusual in your building, please report this immediately to a staff member or Campus Safety and Police. In the event that you are the victim of a theft, please notify the Residence Life staff and Campus Safety and Police immediately. Please remember you are also responsible for any damage done within your suite. If you keep your suite door closed and locked, you minimize the opportunity for other students to cause damage or enter your room without your permission. Lastly, all goods and property of students upon the property of the college shall be the sole responsibility of the students, and in no event shall the college be liable for any loss or damage to said goods or property for any reason whatsoever. Students are advised to check if their belongings are covered under their parents homeowners insurance while at college or to obtain personal property insurance for their belongings

WHAT KIND OF TELEPHONE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE? The college provides a telephone line and voicemail in each student room. While many students opt to use their cell phones, we encourage you to bring an inexpensive phone in order to be able to receive calls and check the voicemails in your room from faculty and staff members as well as other students who use the college phone system. If you choose to use this line for long distance calls, you’ll need to use a calling card.

WHAT ARE BATHROOM FACILITIES LIKE? Each suite has a bathroom with one toilet, one shower and two sinks. Students are required to store their personal toiletries in the cubbies provided or in their own rooms. The Housekeeping staff cleans each suite bathroom daily.

CAN I BRING A CARPET FOR MY ROOM? You are welcome to bring a rug or carpet. Many students do since the student rooms in the residence halls are not carpeted. There are many stores in the area that carry carpets and other furnishings, so you may want to consider waiting until you arrive, have a chance to see your room, and talk with your roommate before you purchase items like this.

ARE EXTENSION CORDS ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS? For safety reasons, regular extension cords are not permitted in the residence halls. Students may purchase extension cords that have built-in surge protectors. If you use surge protectors, please make sure that they are heavy duty with a self-tripping breaker.

MAY I STORE MY BOXES, LUGGAGE OR EXTRA BELONGINGS ON CAMPUS? Unfortunately, the residence halls do not have extra storage space available. There are several self storage places in the area that grant discounts to students.

CAN I HOOK UP MY COMPUTER IN MY ROOM? Yes! You’ll need an ethernet card to connect to the internet. Internet service is provided by the college through Road Runner. Please visit their website for more information about how to connect and troubleshoot: http://www.carolina.rr.com/belmontabbey/

IS CABLE TV AVAILABLE? Yes, each residence hall room is wired for cable. A wide variety of channels are provided including a Belmont Abbey College channel.

MAY I BRING MY OWN FURNITURE? Yes, but please note that all of the college-provided furniture must remain in your room. The college provides each student with a bed, mattress, desk, desk chair and a dresser. Furniture cannot be disassembled or stored during the year.

MAY I BRING MY BICYCLE? Yes, bike racks are located around campus. If you choose to bring a bicycle to school, please be sure to lock it up when it’s not in use. For safety reasons, stairwells, hallways, corridors or other public areas may not be used for bicycle storage.

MAY I BRING MY PET TO SCHOOL? If you would like to bring a fish to school – great! It must be kept in a regularly cleaned water tank. For health and safety reasons, other pets are not permitted in the residence halls or apartments. Please note that this policy also applies to visitors.

WHERE DO I EAT? There are two places to eat on campus. You may use your meals or flex dollars in the cafeteria (located in the Student Commons). You may use your flex dollars or cash in the coffee house (located in Maurus Hall).

WHAT SIZE SHEETS DO I NEED FOR MY BED? All mattresses are standard twin size – you will not need extra long sheets, but we do encourage you to bring a mattress pad for extra comfort.

WHAT ABOUT WINDOW COVERINGS? Each residence hall room is equipped with mini-blinds. In most cases you will need to bring a curtain rod with you if you wish to hang curtains in addition to the blinds. Because the walls in the residence halls are cinder block, we recommend purchasing the appropriate size tension rods instead of rods which require screws to be hung.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? When you arrive on campus, your Resident Assistant and Area Coordinator will be able to answer any questions you may have. If they can’t help you, they will put in touch with someone who can. If questions arise before you arrive, please feel free to call, write or e-mail us:

Residence Life Office
Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road
Belmont , NC 28012
704.825.6893

Dorm Room Pictures

rogerljones@bac.edu — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:39:10 GMT

Take a look at our show room...

Residence Life Agreement

rogerljones@bac.edu — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:01:55 GMT

I have uploaded the housing contract for all students who are interested in living on campus.