Residents are not permitted to change rooms or room assignments during the term of the lease without prior authorization from the Housing Office. There is a $50 administrative fee for changing dorm rooms.

Locks    

Tampering with locks in student rooms or other areas and/or altering or duplication of keys is strictly prohibited. There is a minimum $5 charge for lost room keys and a $25 charge for lost building security keys.

Smoking    

Smoking is prohibited in Bockman Hall, Stub Hall and House 18. Screens and windows are not to be removed from the residence hall rooms, and must be kept closed during the heating season. Furniture provided by the seminary in each room is to remain in that room unless the Head Resident authorizes its removal.

Pets    

Occupants of seminary residence halls may not keep animals on seminary property as pets or for any other reason.

Cooking    

The use of cooking equipment (including microwaves) and freezers in rooms that are not provided with kitchen facilities is prohibited.

Appliances    

Electrical appliances which are permitted include: fans, radios, televisions, CD and tape players, coffee makers, refrigerators no larger than 3½ cubic feet, and computers.

Window air conditioners are not allowed in Stub Hall. Air conditioners are allowed in Bockman but must be approved in the Housing Office and installed by the maintenance crew. There is a $50 charge for installation and usage.

Quiet time    

"Quiet time" is observed in all residence halls between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Please do not have your stereos and televisions turned up between these times. Please be considerate of your neighbor’s need for this "quiet time."

Physical Improvements    

Students may paint their own rooms with paint and tools provided by the seminary and with permission from the Maintenance Office. Color changes are not permitted. If there is a need for repairs in your room, or in the public areas of the buildings, please notify your Head Resident.

Laundry    

Fire safety    

City fire regulations prohibit motorcycles, motorbikes, or equipment with internal combustion engines in the residence halls. This regulation extends to any part of, or full unit of, the above equipment regardless of conditions met or precautions taken.

Fire Alarms    

Threatening Weather    

In the event of a tornado alert or threatening storm, take cover in the basement. Stay clear of windows. Residents in Bockman Hall may also take shelter in the tunnel. LDR residents should contact the Head Resident for information concerning safety during storms. Each head resident in seminary housing has been provided with a severe weather kit: weather radio, lantern and batteries. WCCO 830 AM is the best source for current weather.

Questions or Concerns    

If you have concerns or questions beyond those covered here, please call the Housing Office at 651-641-3463.