General Housing Rules
All Student Housing students are bound by the policies outlined
in the NCKTC Student Code of Conduct. Particular attention should be
paid to the prohibitions of alcohol, drugs, firearms, firecrackers,
and explosives on the campus. Physical violence and all forms of
harassment are also covered by college policies. The policies stated
below deal specifically with Student Housing life and the
requirements of community living.
Alcohol- The NCKTC Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy prohibits both the
possession and consumption of cereal malt beverages (beer), and
alcoholic liquor on NCKTC property. The NCKTC Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Policy is in full effect in all Student Housing Units. To prevent
any possible misunderstandings, no alcoholic beverage containers of
any type are allowed on NCKTC property.
Amplified Instruments- Residents may not play amplified instruments
in their rooms.
Bicycles- Bicycles may not be stored in rooms. No bicycles may be
left in any interior or exterior stairwell because of the danger
imposed in an emergency.
Candles & Incense- No candles or incense may be burnt in rooms.
Damages- Each student shall be responsible for damage to college
property caused by that student or which is within or part of an
apartment in which the student resides. The cost of damage within an
apartment will be divided among all students residing there unless
it can be determined specifically who is responsible for the damage.
It should be noted that nails should not be driven into the walls.
Decorations should be hung with tape or tacky putty.
Additionally, damage caused to public areas will be prorated among
all residents of that building when the specific individual or group
responsible cannot be identified. Each resident pays a $100 deposit
at the beginning of the contract year. Individual and prorated
common damage charges will be charged to the resident’s damage
account as they occur.
Documentation- Documentation is the term used by most people in the
college community when they are referring to the process that occurs
when a staff member or resident witnesses and reports an emergency
or a violation of college regulations. A staff member will identify
him/herself/ communicate which regulation has been violated, and
request identification from the student. If you find yourself in
such a position, you should remember three things:
• Remain Calm. The judicial system is part of the total educational
process and is very protective of your rights.
• Always cooperate. Produce your NCKTC ID card immediately upon
request.
• You will have the opportunity to visit with the Dean of Student
Services to discuss the situation.
Fire Equipment- Residents are to respect fire equipment within all
Student Housing, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and
alarms. Any tampering with such equipment or the setting of false
fire alarms will result in severe penalty.
Fire Hazards- No materials, liquid or otherwise, of an explosive or
combustible nature shall be kept on the premises of any NCKTC Campus
housing unit. Candles, incense, or any other open flame decoration
are fire hazards and are prohibited on the premises of any student
housing unit.
Firearms, Weapons, & Fireworks- In the interest of health and
safety, firearms, weapons, ammunition, and explosives are prohibited
on the premises of any NCKTC student housing unit. Hand loading, and
the storage of components used in the manufacture of ammunition is
also prohibited.
Improper Check-Out- Students who do not check out with the Housing
Supervisor before leaving will forfeit their dorm deposit; students
will be responsible for any additional fees/cost assessed by the
College.
Keys- Only keys issued by the Housing Supervisor are permitted.
Unauthorized keys will be confiscated and the student will face
disciplinary action. Lost keys must be reported to the Housing
Supervisor immediately. They will be replaced at the following
costs: Apartment = $15; Mailbox= $2.
Missing keys will be handled on an individual basis regarding the
decision to change room locks. The resident should contact the
Housing Supervisor to request such a lock change. Any resident
requesting a lock change will be billed for the costs involved.
Locks- No additional locks shall be placed upon any door of the
building without written consent of the college. Safes and lockboxes
must be opened for inspection upon request by the Housing
Supervisor.
Maintenance & Repairs- No student shall interfere in any manner with
any portion of the heating and lighting apparatus in or about the
dormitories nor about the building containing the same. Residents
may initiate routine maintenance by submitting a completed Work
Order Request to the Housing Supervisor.
Pets- Pets of any kind are not allowed in or around NCKTC housing
units.
Quiet Hours- Quiet hours are from 11 pm until 8 am. During quiet
hours, no noise is to be heard outside a student’s room (door,
ceiling, walls, floor) which might interfere with others who may be
studying or sleeping. During the daytime, or when quiet hours are
not in effect, students are expected to be courteous and concerned
with noise which might be annoying to others around them.
Room Entry & Search- Officials and/or employees of NCKTC reserve the
right to enter student rooms to:
1. conduct health and safety inspections,
2. to make repairs or conduct maintenance on college owned property,
3. to enforce state and federal laws,
4. to enforce College regulations and policy,
5. to take action as may be necessary in any emergency, or
6. to maintain order and an appropriate living environment.
Residents should be advised that officials and/or employees of NCKTC
have the right and obligation to conduct searches when there is a
reasonable expectation, not probable cause, that a law has been
broken. In such cases, a search will be conducted regardless of the
presence of the residents.
Signs, Possession of- Residents may not have signs in their
rooms/apartments, which are intended for use in other places, such
as regulation traffic signs, construction barricades, NCKTC Campus
signs, etc. State law forbids the possession of road signs.
Trash- It is the responsibility of the resident of student housing
to regularly dispose of their trash and refuse in a designated trash
disposal container or bin. Improper dumping of trash will not be
tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.
Unauthorized Entry- Unauthorized entry of a student’s apartment or
room by another student is not permissible and will be dealt with in
an appropriate manner including contacting the proper law
enforcement agency if such entry is determined to be a violation of
law.
Vehicles- Campus housing residents shall have only one vehicle on
campus. No vehicle repair work shall be performed in the housing
unit parking areas.
All traffic laws and regulations are in effect on the College
campus. Students should be aware of one-way streets and make
themselves familiar with the posted speed limits. Students are
reminded that it is unlawful for passengers to ride in the bed of
pick-up trucks.
Only street legal vehicles shall be operated on campus.
Vehicles will be operated on streets only. Driving on campus lawns,
fields, or any other areas not designated for vehicle traffic is
forbidden.
Visitation- No guests under the age of 18, except those accompanied
by parents, shall be in any housing unit or in the parking lot
adjacent to the housing units, without first obtaining permission
from the Dean of Student Services, his designee, or another
Administrator of NCKTC. Visiting hours for off campus visitors are
from 8:00 am through 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 8:00 am
through 1:00 am Friday and Saturday.
Overnight guests must first be approved by the Dean of Student
Services. Co-habitation is strictly prohibited.
Window/Screens, Misuse of- Windows and screens may not be removed or
altered from their normal operating position. A maintenance fee will
be assessed for installation of window screens, and the cost of nay
damage to the screen will be added to the student’s bill. Anyone
tampering with windows or screens will also be subject to
disciplinary action. Nothing may be thrown out of windows and
residents should not exit through windows nor be on roofs. Breakage
or damage to windows will be charged to the resident(s).
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