Keys
Residents are issued keys for their living area. Students should carry their keys with them at all times. If, for any reason, a student is locked out, the student should attempt to find their roommate to gain entrance. If this is impossible, the student should contact a staff member from the Office of Residence Life and Conference Services who will be able to unlock the student’s door. The student should keep in mind that it may take up to 15 minutes for a Residence Life staff member to arrive at their room. After 3 lock outs, the student will be charged $10.00 per lock out, which will be charged to their student account.
Students should report lost or stolen keys to the Residence Life and Conference Services immediately. Because the room lock(s) will need to be changed after a key is lost or stolen, the student will be charged $75.00 for each lost key. This charge will cover the cost of a new lock set for each door, new keys for each lock, and the labor involved in changing the locks and cutting new keys. Residential students who live in a suite style room, would be charged $75.00 lock fee for both the bedroom door and the front door, resulting in a total $150.00 lock change fee, if both keys are lost.
Residents may not duplicate their key(s) for any reason, and may not lend their keys to anyone. Because of the security risks associated, students found duplicating keys and/or lending their keys to another person will face judicial action which may include removal from College housing. Additionally, students found with possession of College keys to any room outside of their assigned space will face judicial action which may include suspension from the College.