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Tour of Residence Halls
Tawan Perry
Dodge 208
ph: (828) 771-2091
Check-in and Check-out
Residence Halls open for new students the first scheduled day of orientation. If you need to arrive before the first day of orientation (airplane flights, traveling alone, etc.) you must receive special permission from the Housing Office prior to your arrival date. Dates students may begin to check-in for each semester and after breaks are listed below. Each time you move into a room, whether that be at the beginning of each semester, or anytime you change rooms, you must check-in with a Residence Life staff member and complete the appropriate paperwork. The check-in process includes, completion of an Emergency Information Form, a Room Inventory and Condition Form, and signing for your room key(s).
Dates for 2008-2009
Residence Halls Open for Fall Semester 2008
- New Students - 1:00pm Sunday, August 17
- Continuing Students - 1:00pm Saturday, August 23
Residence Halls Close for Fall Break 2008
- 1:00pm Saturday, October 18
- Re-open 1:00pm Sunday, October 26
Residence Halls Close for Winter Break 2008
- 1:00pm Saturday, December 20
Residence Halls Open for Spring Semester 2009
- New Students - 8:00am Thursday, January 15
- Continuing Students - 1:00pm Sunday, January 17
Residence Halls Close for Spring Break 2009
- 1:00pm Saturday, March 14
- Re-open 1:00pm Sunday, March 22
Residence Halls Close for Summer Break (End of Spring Semester 2009)
- 4:00pm Saturday, May 16 for non-graduates
- 1:00pm Sunday, May 17 for graduates
Check-out
At the end of the academic year and each time you change rooms, you must check-out of your room. To avoid charges you must:
- Schedule a check out time with a Residence Life Staff member.
- Remove all personal belongings and trash including lofts and non-college furniture
- Return all College room furniture to the room, correctly assembled and arranged. Check with your RD for specifics.
- Thoroughly clean your room. Sweep or vacuum, mop and wipe furniture.
- Dispose of trash and recyclables in designated places.
- Have your room inspected by a Residence Life staff member and return your key as directed.
- Leave by check-out time.