Frequently Asked Questions
HOW ARE ROOM ASSIGNMENTS MADE? All rooms are assigned based on the Residence Hall Application for new residential students. Priority for preferences is determined by the date of deposit and when we receive the form. Room assignments and roommate pairings will begin to be made in June and will be mailed by mid-July.
HOW ARE ROOMMATES ASSIGNED? Roommates are assigned by the Residence Life Office. Assignments are made using the information supplied on Residence Hall Application. If you have not yet received your Residence Hall Application, 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. Every effort will be made to place together mutually requested roommates.
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. As soon as you get your housing assignment you should start getting to know your roommate with the information provided. You will find that this is an important foundation
for a successful year. Roommates will complete a roommate contract
in August after Orientation that will assist in establishing guidelines for living together. This process will assist in the "getting to know you" faze of this new important relationship
Should you have valid personality conflicts that cannot be overcome through mediation, a room switch may be considered. You will be required to attempt to repair the relationship through your RA and/or a professional staff member. Every effort must be made to find a resolution first..
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 must report this to the Residence Life Office immediately. 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 $275 to cover the cost of lock changes and production of new keys. All keys issued must be returned to the Residence Life Office. The keys cannot be duplicated and are property of Belmont Abbey College.
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 whether you are present or not. 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
have their cell phone, it is mandatory for all students to use the voicemail
system provided as faculty and staff members only know your room number. 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 their own rooms. The Housekeeping staff cleans
each suite bathroom daily and cannot clean the bathroom if personal belongings are in the way.
HOW DO I SUBMIT A REPAIR REQUEST FOR CAMPUS LAUNDRY FACILITIES?
For all Maintenance issues, please contact your Resident Assistant or the Office of Residence Life immediately to have the repairs addressed.
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? Via the local fire marshal and fire regulations, regular extension cords are not permitted in the residence halls. Students may use extension cords that have built-in surge protectors. If you use surge protectors, please make sure that they have a heavy duty with a self-tripping breaker. Your student handbook outlines in more detail what can be in the halls in order to be in compliance with the Fire Marshal and fire regulations.
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.
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 closed network channel on Channel 17.
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 meal equivalency, Crusader Cash or flex dollars in Holy Grounds.
WHAT SIZE SHEETS DO I NEED FOR MY BED? All mattresses are standard twin size – you will not need extra long sheets, but they are useful when you add extra cushion to the mattress.
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.
HOW DO I SUBMIT RESIDENCE HALL MAINTENANCE REQUESTS AND WORK ORDERS?
Report maintenance concerns to your RA or the Residence Life Office. A work order will be place for you. The Maintenance Department will respond to all Work Order based on severity and in the order they are received. Note: We can't fix something unless you report it to us, so please do so as soon as you notice there is an issue.
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? When you arrive on campus, your Resident Life staff will be able to answer any questions you may have. If they can’t help you, they will find the answer for you or put you 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
704.461.7371
e-mail: ResidenceLife@bac.edu
