Housing and Residence Life
Edmonds College
Student
Residence Hall
Handbook
2024-25
Services and Policies
Important Contact Info / Emergency
Police, Fire, Ambulance, Crimes 911
Poison Control Center (206) 526-2121
Emergency Room (Swedish Hospital) (425) 640-4100
24 Hour Nurse Hotline (206) 215-2100
EC Campus Security Woodway 214 (425) 640-1501
Cell (425) 754-0154
Resident Assistants (R.A.s)
Rainier Place (425) 308-4665
Triton Court (425) 308-0089
RA on-call after 5:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs, after 12 noon on Fridays, all day on weekends and
holidays - contact the Housing Office front desk during business hours.
Housing Office (Office Hours 8:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday-Thursdays and Fridays 9am-12 noon)
Housing Office Front Desk (425) 640-1080
Apartment Services (recommended as most students use them)
*Telephone/internet: Verizon Operator 1 800-483-4100
(Press “0” for next available Operator)
*Telephone/cable/internet: Comcast 1 888-266-2278
Transportation
*Shuttle Express (206) 622-1424
*Amtrak (train) 1-800-872-7245
*Greyhound (bus) 1-800-231-2222
Cleaning Services (recommended as most students use them)
*House Cleaning
Contractor Cleaning Service
(425) 299-6655
*Carpet Cleaning
Jeff’s Carpet Cleaning
(425) 344-5926
Storage Locations
*Public Storage: 2216 196th ST S.W. (425) 776-7564
*Students have used these companies previously, but we are not making endorsements for them.
It is your choice whether or not to use the services of these companies
EC Campus Services Location Phone
Dean, Student Life Lynnwood Hall 127 (425) 640-1233
Ed Pass/Bus Pass Lynnwood Hall 214 (425) 640-1143
Bookstore Brier, 1
st
floor (425) 640-1672
OIP Office Snohomish 301 (425) 640-1518
Counseling MLT 145 (425) 640-1358
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Table of Contents
Important Contact Info 5
Housing Office Staff 6
RESIDENCE HALL (DORMITORY) SERVICES 6
Cleaning supplies (vacuums/mops/soap) 6
Game Room Equipment—Rainier Place (pool/ping pong) 6
Mail and Packages 6
Maintenance Service 7
Parking 7
Telephone/TV/Cable 7
RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES 8
Alcoholic Beverages 8
Bicycles 9
Bulletin Boards and Posting 9
Candles, Open Flame, Heaters 9
Changing Rooms or Apartments 9
Checking Out (see also Moving Out) 9
Commercial and/or Promotional Use 9
Common Areas 10
Community Room/Rainier Place 10
Credit Load 10
Damages 10
Decorating/Personalizing Your Space 10
Demonstration Policy 11
Disruptive Behavior 11
Drugs and the S4S Program 11
Electrical Appliances 11
Emergency Equipment 11
Entering a Student Apartment/Room 12
Evacuation 12
Fireworks and Explosives 12
Flying Objects 12
Furniture 12
Garbage and Litter Laws 12
Guest Policy 13
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Inspections 13
Keys/Fobs 13
Maintenance Requests (see also Residence Hall Services) 14
Moving Out (see also checking out) 14
Payments 14
Personal Property 15
Pets 15
Psychological/Personal Crisis 15
Quiet Hours 15
Room Consolidation 17
Service Animals 18
Skateboarding & Shopping Carts 18
Smoking 18
Structure for Success (S4S) 19
Solicitation and Commercial Activity 19
Trespass 20
Utilities 20
Weapons 20
Housing Incident Response and Review 21
Sanctions 22
Proceedings/Failure to Appear 23
Housing Success Strategies 24
Student Email 24
Living with Roommates 24
Medical Insurance and Information 25
Personal Safety and Public Transit 25
Safety in the Kitchen 25
Safety in Public and on Campus 25
Security of Personal Property 26
Fee Schedule 27
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Housing Office Staff
There are several staff members who can help you during your stay at EC. To reach the housing
Housing Director
The Housing Director manages the Residence Halls and the Homestay Program for EC. The
Director also supervises staff, manages budgets, fee, and charges, and has full oversight for all
activities, events, and maintenance of Resident Life and Homestay.
Homestay Coordinator, Associate Housing Director
This position arranges student placements and assists the Housing Director in managing Housing
programs. Other duties include keeping the Homestay database up to date and working closely
with the students and families with any questions or concerns.
Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) – Residence Halls
This is the live-in-professional who supervises the RAs and supports them with any issues that
come up. They help build community by planning events for the Residence Hall, enforce
community standards and work with other departments on campus-wide events.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
RAs are students who live in each of the residence halls. They help students adjust to life at
Edmonds College, and help build community in the residence hall. They are the primary resource
for our residence hall students.
Front Desk Staff
We have student staff that work the Front Desk at our Housing Office. This staff will help you
with: pick up your packages, checking out equipment, making appointments, answering everyday
questions, etc.
Maintenance and Custodial Staff
Both Rainier Place and Triton Court have full time staff to help you with any maintenance needs in
your apartment. Please email [email protected]. We also ask that you help keep public space
clean and neat for the community.
Project Home
Housing Staff work with student volunteers to help raise funds to help support students who find
themselves in financial hardship and can not pay for their housing. If you are interested in the
program, email [email protected].
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RESIDENCE HALL (DORMITORY) SERVICES
Cleaning Supplies (vacuums/mops/soap)
You may check out cleaning supplies from the Housing Office, or the RA on call. You will
need your picture ID. Please be sure to have equipment returned within 2 hours for the next
resident to use.
Game Room Equipment—Rainier Place (pool/ping pong)
You may check out equipment for the game room in Rainier Place from the Housing Office or
from the RA on call. Just bring your picture ID. Equipment must be returned within 2 hours.
Only residents of the residence hall may use the equipment and the community room during
non-office hours.
Internet Connection
Limited wireless internet is available at all properties and there are also two student computers
available in the Rainier Place Community Room. This wireless access is designed for moderate
use and you may experience lags with heavy use such as gaming, streaming, or large downloads.
You may purchase your own internet from a provider of your choice in order to obtain faster
connections, but the cost is your responsibility. You also need to cancel the service when you
move out.
Laundry
For all properties, students must provide their own laundry detergent. If you are unsure how to
operate the laundry machines, please ask your RA for assistance.
Rainier Place: Laundry machines are located on the 4
th
floor of Rainier Place. Triton Court: they
are located on each floor. Please go to the on-line service to pay for laundry machines and to be
able to get notifications when your laundry is finished.
Mail and Packages
In Rainier Place, each resident will have their own mailbox key. Students must not copy or give
their keys to anybody for any reason. Replacement keys are $50-$100.
Rainier Place: Mailboxes are near the elevators inside the north entrance. Packages are delivered
to the front desk during Office Hours.. If you have a package delivered during Office Hours, you
will receive an email from the office with information about how to claim your package.
Triton Court: In Triton Court, each apartment shares one mailbox key. Keep the mailbox key on
the designated hook by the front door to avoid losing the key and/or being charged. Mailboxes are
near the elevators inside the main entrance. Packages are delivered to Amazon boxes and you
should receive an email from Amazon (if after hours, they should call you).
Students agree to hold harmless EC Housing Office and give permission for Housing to sign
and accept packages/parcels from US Mail, UPS, Federal Express and any other delivery agents
attempting to deliver in their name. In addition, students relieve Housing and its agents from all
responsibility in accepting any delivery in the event of loss/damage or theft. It is further agreed that
if said packages are not claimed within a seven (7) day period by student, that Housing reserves
the right to return said deliveries without notice. We are not responsible for any packages that
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arrive during non-office hours.
For perishable packages, such as meal delivery boxes, the package must be claimed and picked up
from the office or lobby spaces within 48 hours of being dropped off or else it may be disposed of or
returned.
Maintenance Service
Please report any maintenance issues right away. For most instances, submit a maintenance request
using the process below:
also contact the front desk with the information. If it is an emergency requiring immediate attention
(such as leaking water, broken windows, damaged locks on front doors, etc.) call the Housing Office,
or the RA on duty for your building, as soon as you discover it.
By requesting maintenance service, you are giving appropriate Housing Staff permission to enter
your room for the purpose of repairs or inspection in order to address the request.
Parking
In order to park on campus, you must register your car with the Security Office and obtain a Student
Parking Permit, as well as a Housing Tab from the Housing Office. This permit allows you to
park in any student-designated lot on campus, including the lot next to Rainier Place. If you do not
have a parking permit displayed on your car, you may receive a ticket and fine.
● Guests must get a guest permit from the Housing Office if they are staying during weekdays
or weekends.
● Cars that are not working or not used may be considered abandoned and removed at the
owner’s expense.
● No major repairs are allowed on campus property.
● Foul balls from Triton Field often reach the parking lot. Anyone who parks near the field
accepts the risk of property damage.
● Parking in the Triton Court garage is not permitted unless you are quickly unloading items
or if you are assigned one of the labeled spots. If you would like to inquire about getting one
of the spots please reach out to [email protected].
Telephone
Most students simply use their cell phone as their only phone and the College does not provide
separate telephone service to students' rooms. If you want landline service to your room or
apartment you may arrange service with any phone provider you choose. This service will be at
your own cost and it is your responsibility to disconnect phone service when you move out.
TV/ Cable
Cable in Living Rooms or Bedrooms: We do not provide service at this time. Each apartment is
wired for cable and you may arrange for service from any provider you choose, at your own cost.
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RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES
Edmonds College believes students can learn through educational and social experiences outside of
the classroom. Student Housing offers students an experience in independent living within an
educational community.
Edmonds College Student Housing uses a guiding philosophy called “responsible freedom.”
This means residents have freedom to make individual choices and decisions, but must also
respect their roommate and the Community. Residents are responsible for the decisions they
make. All students have rights, but with these rights come certain responsibilities, especially for
those living as guests in someone’s home. Violating Housing Policies will result in a judicial
process (see Judicial Process for more detail) to discuss and address student behavior and choices.
Violations that will result in immediate removal from Housing (and there are no
refunds on housing payments made):
● Possessing, using or selling drugs (including marijuana and prescription medications, except
in accordance with a lawful prescription for that student by a licensed healthcare
professional.)
● Fighting
● Bullying, harassment, intimidation, or threatening behavior
● Breaking a State or Federal law – being convicted of a criminal offense
● Sexual Assault
● Possession of firearms (including guns, rifles, BB guns, paint guns, and pellet guns),
explosives, illegal knives, dangerous chemicals, or other dangerous weapons
● Repeated issues with any of the Residence Hall policies (see complete policies in Residence
Hall Handbook)
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcohol is prohibited in Rainier Place and Triton Court Housing (even if you are 21 and older).
Washington State law prohibits the consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 21.
Alcoholic beverages are defined as having more than 0.3% alcohol by volume. State law also
prohibits the resale of alcoholic beverages, drinking or holding alcohol in public. Students who are
found consuming or possessing alcohol in Housing could be subject to immediate removal or to the
Structure for Success (S4S) program. If you appear under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you
may be subject to a health and wellness room inspection.
DO NOT:
● Drink or possess alcohol in Housing (including Homestay).
● Sell alcohol or give it to people under age 21
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● Advertise alcohol on printed materials, flyers or posters when displayed outside a residence
hall building, room, or anywhere on campus.
● Host a party or gathering with alcohol
● Bring kegs or other common-source containers of alcohol, whether empty or full
● Have guests who violate the alcohol policy (residents are responsible for their guests)
Amnesty Policy:
Housing and Residence Life place the health and safety of our residents and campus community as
our highest priority. The amnesty policy is that Housing and Residence Life will not pursue conduct
violations for alcohol and drugs if the resident, or another person, is reaching out to address an
immediate health and safety concern. Immediate health and safety concern includes: someone who
is extremely impaired by alcohol or drugs, has experienced sexual violence, is having suicide
ideation, etc.
This policy is meant to put health and safety first by attempting to eliminate a barrier to reaching out
for help, which is the fear of receiving disciplinary actions with Housing for having alcohol or
drugs.
Bicycles
Bikes should not be stored inside the apartment at any EC Housing property nor can they be left
blocking any walkway or entry. Residents can use the designated bike racks for free or come to the
front office to inquire about renting a bike locker.
Bulletin Boards and Posting
Bulletin boards are for notifying residents about activities, issues, and events. Approved Student
Programs and other general campus notices will be posted. All other flyers/posting must be
approved by the Housing Office and will be posted by Housing staff. Commercial or obscene
material will not be posted. All posted material must be placed in areas approved by the Housing
Office. Items that are improperly posted, and/or not current, will be removed.
It is expected that residents engage with the bulletin boards and posting appropriately. This includes
not damaging the postings in any way or contributing to them inappropriately. Doing so may result
in charges or other consequences for violating policy.
Candles, Open Flame, Heaters
Open flame or heat sources are not allowed in any EC housing unit. This includes, but is not
limited to: candles, incense burners, oil or kerosene lamps, space heaters, halogen lamps, hotplates,
barbecues and burners of any kind.
Changing Rooms or Apartments
No room changes will be allowed during the first two weeks of each academic quarter. The
Housing Staff must approve all room changes and will do so only after all mediation and
reconciliation attempts have been tried. You will be charged a room change fee. See the Fee
Schedule addendum at the end of this handbook.
Checking Out (see also Moving Out)
It is important that you formally check out of your unit as the last step in moving out. If you do not
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follow the steps below, you may be charged an Improper Checkout fee (see the Fee Schedule
addendum at the end of this handbook). Checking out includes:
● Responding to your Move-Out Notice from the Housing Office.
● Cleaning: vacuum, take out all garbage, clean your portion of common areas
● Take all items out - including: garbage, empty boxes, leave no items behind
● Communicating with your roommates to make sure all areas of the apartment are clean upon
check out and any shared expenses (Cable, Internet, etc.) are taken care of.
● Doing, or attempting to do, an official walk through with a Resident Advisor once you are
ready to check-out.
● Turning in your keys. (You will be charged for lock changes if you do not return all keys)
Commercial and/or Promotional Use
Students may not use their rooms or any of the building facilities for commercial or illegal
purposes, or soliciting or distribution of published or web-published materials. Fundraising in the
residence hall may only be conducted in accordance with College Policy and with the pre-approval
of the Housing Office. No signs of any kind shall be posted in or about any EC Housing property
without prior written consent of the Housing Director.
Common Areas
Apartment common areas are shared by all roommates and residents should avoid continually
having visitors and dominating the use of the shared spaces in the apartment. Overnight guests may
not sleep in the common without permission from all roommates, and Housing. The length of stay
should be no more than 3 consecutive nights or 7 total nights per quarter (see Guest Policy).
Common areas in each apartment are considered shared with the College management and the
College reserves the right to enter common areas at all times (see Entering a Student
Apartment/Room)
Community Room/Rainier Place
The Community Room and common areas of Rainier Place are to be used for meetings, programs,
and individual student needs (watching television, playing pool, studying, etc.). Permission for
organized gatherings, which are not directly related to a staff program, requires the approval of the
Housing Staff. Non-residents may only use the common areas when accompanied by a resident
outside of office hours. In that case, the resident is responsible for the guest’s actions and will pay
for any damages caused by that guest. (See Guest Policy)
Private Functions: Residents may reserve the Community Room for private functions such as
birthdays, parties or other social gatherings approved by the Housing Office. Private functions must
be reserved between the hours of 9am-10pm, Monday through Saturday. Residents must come to
the front desk to request approval to use the space at least 2 weeks before the planned event. The
host of the event is responsible for cleanup and restoring the Community Room to its original state,
otherwise a $100 cleaning fee will be charged.
Outdoor Patio: The outdoor patio is for the general use of Rainier Place as well as programming put
on by the Housing Office or for private functions. Barbeques must be authorized and have written
approval by the Housing Office Staff. The same cleanup policies for the Community Room apply to
the outdoor patio.
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Credit Load
Students must be full time (currently defined as 12 or more credits each quarter) in order to live in
any Edmonds College Student Housing, unless approved by the Housing Office. You may have one
quarter off each academic year in which you do not take classes as long as you are registered for
classes the following quarter. For many students this will be during the summer quarter, but it does
not have to be. Students must provide immediate proof of registration following the approved
quarter in non-student status.
Community Cleaning/Cleanliness
It is expected that Community Spaces (lounges, hallways, lobbies, trash rooms, laundry rooms, etc.)
are kept reasonably clean. Things that are not reasonably clean include: leaving trash outside of
trash cans, spills on the floor/carpet, damage to community spaces (walls, flyers, carpet, etc.), etc. If
the spaces are not kept reasonably clean this may result in an extra cleaning charge for individuals
or the community.
Damages
You are responsible for any damages to your individual room. Common area damages to the
apartment will generally be billed equally to everyone in that apartment, unless we are told which
person is responsible for damages. A list of the current prices for replacing damaged and missing
furniture can be found in the Fee Schedule at the end of the handbook.
Decorating/Personalizing Your Space
Do not cause damage to your apartment by putting up stickers, creating holes, or hanging other
decorations. Due to fire codes and safety standards, you may not construct lofts, platforms or other
bunking structures. Students may not paint their rooms. If the painted walls in the room are in need
of repair, please submit a maintenance request. Do not intentionally or negligently destroy, deface,
damage, impair, remove or otherwise alter any part of the Unit, the facilities, equipment, furniture,
furnishings, window coverings, and appliances. Do not permit any family members, invitee,
licensee, or other person to do so. Installation of items such as antennas, satellite dishes,
clotheslines, wind chimes, etc. is prohibited without prior written permission of the College.
Wallpapering, painting, staining, etc. of the Unit is prohibited. Pictures and other wall decorations
must be hung using items that do not cause damage. No nails, screws, tacks, etc. are to be used to
affix anything to the walls.
Demonstration Policy
Campus Safety and Security registers persons or organizations who want to promote, either
through verbal or written means, a message. The person or organization must be in compliance
with EC policies, regulations and State as well as Federal laws. The college determines time, place
and manner for the persons and/or organizations to deliver their message. Demonstrations that
materially and substantially disrupt the work or normal operations of the college are prohibited.
Disruptive Behavior
Cooperate with the Housing Staff, Security, and other college officials at all times. Do not interfere
with, annoy, disturb or obstruct any other student or staff member of the college by means of noise,
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abusive language or any other nuisance. Students who verbally abuse, or fail to cooperate with
college officials (i.e., Housing Director, Office Staff, Residents Advisors or Security) acting in the
performance of their duties, will face disciplinary action. The following civil laws are applicable in
this area as well: disorderly conduct, malicious mischief, harassment (racial, sexual etc.) whether by
phone, on-line, or in person, and reckless endangerment.
Students should not cause apartment mates or neighbors to not be able to study, sleep, or feel
safe in their housing situation.
Door Decorations
Decorations are allowed–and encouraged!–on apartment front doors. Door decorations can be a
great way to express personality, find similar interests among other floor members, or even let
other residents on the floor know if you are in the apartment and interested in hanging out. From
whiteboards to memes to even links to personal (non-commercial) social media, door decorations
are often a great tool for connection and self-expression. Resident Assistants (RAs) will also create
a personal door decoration for each resident to help introduce residents to each other and to
encourage community building.
Door decorations may be put up with materials which will not leave any damages to apartment
doors. Wall-safe tape is usually appropriate for posting decorations on doors; Command strips or
hooks can damage door paint if removed carelessly, so wall-safe tape is normally the safer option.
Just as with bulletin boards and public postings, any commercial, inappropriate, or obscene
material is not permitted on any front doors; this includes advertising any alcohol or drugs. In
addition, posting such materials on other residents’ doors, making edits to existing door
decorations which are not your own, or otherwise destroying decorations are not allowed, and any
incidents of tampering with another resident’s door decorations constitute policy violations;
bias-related incidents also introduce further disciplinary infractions and may be subject to a Title
IX investigation. Any suspected tampering with any door decorations may be reported to RAs,
Campus Security, or the Housing Director.
Drugs
A student connected to the use, sale, or possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia may be
immediately evicted from housing and face criminal consequences. This includes the sale, gift, or
transfer of any prescription medication. If not evicted, students will be required to take part in
Housing’s Structure for Success Program (S4S Program). If you appear under the influence of
drugs or alcohol, you may be subject to a health and wellness room inspection.
DO NOT:
● Use, possess or sell illegal drugs (including marijuana and medical marijuana)*
● Sell, gift, or transfer to anyone else any medication prescribed to you
● Allow guests to use, possess or sell illegal drugs or to sell, gift, or transfer to anyone else
any prescription medication
*Although marijuana is legal for personal use in Washington for those who are 21 and older, it is
still illegal federally. EC receives funding from the U.S. government, so marijuana (including
medical marijuana) is strictly prohibited - this includes in both residence halls and homestay.
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Electrical Appliances
As a means of fire prevention, it is necessary to restrict the use of electrical devices with exposed
heating elements in EC Housing; this includes the use of space heaters. Since electric blankets are
not designed to sit on, you are strongly urged not to use them.
Emergency Equipment
● Do not tamper with fire alarms, sprinklers, hoses, fire doors, or any other emergency
equipment. Doing so may have both legal consequences and Housing sanctions.
● Do not give, transmit or sound a false alarm
● Use fire extinguishers and alarms only when there is a fire. The cost of refilling a misused
fire extinguisher, as well as any damages resulting from an extinguisher being discharged
unnecessarily, will be charged to the responsible person.
Entering a Student Apartment/Room
EC respects students’ privacy; however, authorized personnel of the college maintain the right to
access a housing unit for the purpose of inspection, repair, emergencies, conduct violations, and
health and wellness concerns for students and/or community. The Housing Staff will, in most
cases, give 24-hour prior to entering a bedroom. Common areas in each apartment are considered
shared with the College management and the College reserves the right to enter common areas at
all times.
Evacuation
Evacuate the building whenever the fire alarm sounds or when instructed to do so by staff members.
Even if you think it is only a drill or test, all students MUST evacuate using the closest staircase or
exit and go to the nearest designated area and await instructions from college staff.
DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR during evacuation for any reason.
Fireworks and Explosives
Firecrackers and other explosives are not permitted on or around the college campus, including all
EC Housing properties. Possessing, igniting and/or throwing fireworks or explosives in or around a
college residence apartment is prohibited. Any student involved in this behavior can expect a
residential conduct sanction (up to removal from Housing) and/or civil proceedings.
Flying Objects
Objects of any kind may not be thrown from the building, windows, balconies, or any place from
which something can be thrown. In addition, throwing items at the building, such as, but not
limited to, snowballs or water balloons, may result in appropriate disciplinary action or sanctions.
Throwing objects, or engaging in water fights, in any interior public area within the building is also
prohibited due to the danger to residents and the resulting damage to the facility.
Furniture
Each apartment is furnished with: beds, desks, dressers, nightstands, bar stools, coffee table and
couch. If any furniture is damaged or lost, students in the apartment will be fined for the loss.
Students may bring in their own personal furniture as long as there is space, but may be charged for
any personal furniture that is left behind after moving out.
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Waterbeds: Due to their weight and risk for water damage, waterbeds are an exception to this
allowance and are not permitted in any EC Housing unit.
Students should not remove any college furniture, including that in any common area such as the
Community Room at Rainier Place. Any student who does move furniture may be charged to move
the items back or replace them as needed.
Garbage and Litter Laws
Litter includes throwing food, oil from cars, garbage and cigarette butts on the ground and garbage
bags outside of your apartment door. If you litter or if we take your garbage to the dumpster for
you, there will be a charge. Put garbage in the appropriate containers (dumpsters). If one dumpster
is full, take your garbage to a different one. Do not place trash in a designated recycling container.
Garbage should be bagged in plastic and removed from the apartment at reasonable and regular
intervals. Recycling should be separated from the trash and all boxes need to be broken down.
Residents will assume all costs of extermination and fumigation for infestation caused by Student’s
failure to follow policy.
In Triton Court, the trash rooms in Triton must remain clean and clear of trash at all times. If the
trash doesn't fit in the chute or the chute is full, the trash needs to be brought to the dumpster area
outside. If trash rooms are consistently accumulating garbage this may result in trash rooms being
closed and/or charges for individuals or the entire floor.
Leaving trash in the lobby or hallways is not allowed in our buildings. Doing this may result in
individual or community charges.
Guest Policy
Guests are individuals who do not have a lease in EC Residence Halls. Each guest must have a host
and be escorted while in the building or on the property. The host is responsible for the behavior of
their guest(s) and guests must follow all the State, Housing, and College regulations and policies.
Non-residents will be asked to leave the apartment and EC Student housing property if they do not
have a resident host. Guests of residents may be required to leave if they are violating policies,
damaging property, or show the potential to cause harm to themselves or others. If such guests are
also known EC students, they may also be referred to the college judicial system for related Student
Code of Conduct violations.
Allowed Number of Guests: Residents may have up to 3 guests at one time, but each apartment has
a maximum occupancy of 10 people (including assigned residents). Keep in mind that if every
resident in an apartment has guests at the same time, it may exceed 10 people so you will need to
negotiate this with your roommates.
Length of Stay: Only the people assigned to a room may stay in that room except... If you have a
roommate you share a bedroom or studio with, overnight guests
are only permitted with the permission of that roommate. Overnight guests may not stay more than
three (3) nights in a row and seven (7) nights per quarter.
Excessive guests or unauthorized guests will result in an overnight guest charge added to the
account of the host and possible restrictions on hosting future guests. Residents and all GUESTS
must have a VALID ID to get in. Housing works closely with EC Campus Security which will be
present Friday and Saturday nights in Rainier Place and in Triton Court to enforce our guest policy
and protect the Housing community. All guests must enter and exit through the main door in each
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building (for Rainier Place that is the door next to the Housing Office, for Triton Court that is the
door in front of the desk).
Hazing
Hazing of any kind is strictly forbidden within EC properties or among residents throughout
campus. According to the Edmonds College Student Code of Conduct, hazing “includes, but is not
limited to, any initiation into or affiliation with a student organization or any pastime or amusement
engaged in with respect to such an organization that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or
physical harm, or serious mental or emotional harm, to any student.” This includes any kind of
activities engaged in with respect to residential groups or communities.
A good rule of thumb is if the activity involves using social pressure on new group members in
order to motivate participation, the group has hazed those new members, and all members involved
in pressuring anyone into participating in the activity are guilty of hazing. Remember: group
activities can be a great opportunity for bonding, but only if all members are having fun. There is no
meaningful communal bonding in forcing an activity in order to be granted access to the group.
If you feel you have been hazed by any resident or group of residents, you can reach out to the
Housing Director and/or the College Title IX Coordinator, at which point Housing, in coordination
with student support staff, will investigate the report, determine if a violation has occurred, meet
with all members involved in the incident, and set disciplinary consequences for any students found
guilty of hazing violations. Hazing violations committed in Residence Halls are also not
independent of College-wide disciplinary infractions, and the Vice President for Student Services
may get involved at any point in Housing Office investigations upon reports of hazing.
Inspections
EC respects students’ privacy; however, the college maintains the right for authorized personnel to
access a housing unit for the purpose of inspection, repair, emergencies, conduct violations, health
and wellness concerns for a student and/or community, and for Structure for Success follow ups. In
addition, all apartments have quarterly cleaning inspections where staff will check common areas
(kitchen, living room, bathrooms). During breaks between quarters, we are required to conduct
security/fire/safety inspections.
Keys/FOBs
Your room, apartment, mail keys, and building FOB are your responsibility. No key is to be
duplicated, loaned to other people, or given to those not entitled to have them for any reason!
Any related costs can be found in the Fee Schedule.
Damaged Key: There is a charge to replace a damaged key, but if you still have the damaged key
we will not need to replace the entire lock (which is more expensive).
Lock-outs: If you lock yourself out of your apartment or room, contact an RA or the Housing
Office. We will let you in twice without charge, but there is a lock-out fee for each occurrence after
the 2
nd
. Excessive lockouts may result in a required meeting with Housing Staff and possible
sanctions.
Lost Key: If you lose a key, you should report the loss immediately to a Housing Staff member.
You will be issued a temporary key until a lock change can be completed and the replacement cost
will be charged to your account. If you find your keys after reporting them lost, you may still be
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charged for the replacement cost unless we are able to stop the lock change order. Any key not
turned in at checkout time is considered lost and charged accordingly
Maintenance Requests
Maintenance requests should be submitted to [email protected] or front desk at the Housing
Office if it is an emergency. If it is before 9am or after 5pm Monday through Friday, as well as on
the weekend, please report any emergency maintenance issues to the RA On-Call in your
community. The Student may be held responsible for any damage caused by a failure to notify the
Housing Office of any maintenance or repair needs in a timely manner. When you ask for this
service, the maintenance staff will enter your apartment/room on their schedule in order to get the
work done.
Moving out (see also checking out)
● If your lease is ending, you must complete the questionnaire sent by the Housing staff. If
your plans change you must notify the Housing Office of your intent to move out or renew
your lease 30 days before the lease ends.
● Remember that your lease is a formal contract, if you move out before your lease ends, you
will need to find another student to take over your lease or else you may still be responsible
for the amount due on your entire lease. Do not stay past the last day of your lease unless
you sign a new lease or receive permission from the Housing Director to stay extra days. If
you do stay extra days, you may be charged for those days.
● Students wishing to break their lease must speak to the Housing Office and provide all
needed proof of how your situation changed since you signed the lease (formal proof from
doctor, transfer paperwork…) at least 30 days before the end of the quarter. This does not
guarantee they will be able to.
● If you want to learn more about what the Check-out process must entail, please see the
Checking Out section.
Obstructing College Officials/ Campus Security/ Police
Cooperation with College Officials, Campus Security and the Police is important for your
protection and for the safety of the entire campus. If a student knowingly gives untrue statements,
hinders, delays, or obstructs College Officials, Campus Security or the Police in the capacity of
their official duties, the student could be charged with obstruction. Remember, everyone in campus
Housing is required to show a photo ID (usually an EdPass) when requested by College Officials,
Campus Security, and the Police.
Payments:
All Housing charges, including your Quarterly Housing Fee, are placed on your student account and
payments should be made via ctcLink or at the Cashier's Office in Lynnwood Hall. New students
should pay the first week they arrive. Continuing students should pay on the established due date
the month before the new quarter. Reminders will be sent to your email address on file and any
payment made after the due date is subject to a late fee.
Personal Property
The College shall not be liable to the student for damage resulting from any cause to the assigned
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room or for damage to or loss of personal property belonging to the student contained therein. We
strongly suggest purchasing renters insurance in order to cover your personal property. Should you
elect not to carry any insurance coverage, you are held personally and financially liable for any
claims that may occur as a result of your residence in the unit. As noted prior, you are responsible
for any damages to your assigned room, its contents, or any other room in the residence hall caused
by your negligence.
We recommend using NSSI Insurance. You can get a quote here: www.nssi.com/individual-quote
Pets
Pets are not allowed inside any EC Housing property at any time. This includes (but is not limited
to) dogs, cats, rodents, lizards, reptiles and fish. Residents who have any unauthorized animals will
need to find another home for the animal within 8 hours 1.) will be fined a penalty according to the
Fee Schedule, 2.) be charged for any additional or related cleaning costs, 3.) and may face
additional sanctions.
Daily charges for unauthorized pets not removed from the building within the 8-hour limit
following discovery of issue.
For Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal please see Service Animals.
Psychological/Personal Crisis
● Any student who exhibits behaviors indicating he/she may be at risk for self-harm or a
danger to others may be referred for a psychological, psychiatric, or alcohol and drug
evaluation. The results of this evaluation will be used to determine the best course of action
for the individual and the residential community. A student may also be required to enter
into a behavioral contract with the Housing staff in order to continue residency in our
housing system. The College reserves the right to communicate with family/emergency
contacts in emergency situations.
● The College has contact with a number of trained professionals who can provide counseling
and support if you are experiencing difficulties in your day-to-day lives on campus. If you
are experiencing difficulties (such as depression, suicidal thoughts, or alcohol and drug
dependence/abuse) please contact the Housing Office immediately, so that we may get you
in contact with the right resource.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours apply to all apartments, rooms, and community space. Residents experiencing noise
problems may call the RA on-call phone to report the activity. Repeat noise complaints and Quiet
Hours violations may result in a meeting with the Housing Director and more severe sanctions.
● 10pm – 10am, Sunday through Thursday
● 12am – 10am Friday & Saturday
Finals Week, all properties: there is a strict 24 Hour Quiet policy at all EC Housing properties.
This covers the entire week even if your personal finals are complete.
Courtesy Hours: EC Housing believes that the right to study or sleep supersedes the right to make
excessive noise at any time. Noise that can be heard beyond the walls of your apartment may be
considered excessive and constitute a violation of the Quiet Hours Policy regardless of the time of
day. This also applies to all common areas.
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Reporting Housing Incidences
If you see, hear, or feel that someone has broken a housing policy or feel they are making students
in housing not able to Study, Sleep, or Safe, please report it to an RA or any Housing Staff member.
Room Consolidation
The College reserves the right to reassign the student in order to make the most effective use of
available accommodations. During the first two weeks and finals week of each academic quarter,
room changes within units and between units WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Service Animals and ESA Animals
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act, a Service Animal means
any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual
with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that is recommended for the students with
mental health challenges. Please keep in mind that a residence hall apartment is shared with other
students and this will impact the ability to have an ESA.
You must register with the Students with Disabilities Office (SSD) if special accommodations are
needed when applying for housing. You are encouraged to apply early and to notify the Housing
and Residence Life Office of special needs when the application for housing is made. All animals
must be over age 1 and trained.
Skateboarding & Shopping Carts
● Skateboarding (skateboards, longboards, razor-scooters, etc.) is specifically prohibited
inside Residence Halls or around the buildings. Please carry your skateboards while on
campus.
● Shopping carts are not allowed in or around any property and it is a violation of
Washington State Law RCW 9A.56.270 to take them from their respective establishments.
If not returned upon request, appropriate action will be taken, including criminal
prosecution and/or fines.
● Hoverboards are not allowed on campus or in the Residence Halls.
Smoking
EC Housing is smoke free. Smoking is also strictly prohibited inside any EC building and on
campus. The ONLY designated smoking area on-campus, and for Housing residents, is under the
covered smoking area located near the dumpsters outside of Rainier Place. Smoking outside the
Residence Hall designated smoking area is a violation of Washington State Law RCW 70.160 and
subject to criminal prosecution and/or fines and sanctions from the Housing Office. Residents
smoking in the designated area should be prepared to show their Housing ID. If a resident is found to
have littered cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters or any other smoking device, a cleanup fee will be
assessed. Specific fines can be seen in the Fee Schedule (page 26).
Use of Hookahs, E-Cigarettes, and vaporizers is also defined by the College as smoking and these
actions are subject to the same restrictions and prohibitions. Students caught smoking in housing
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will have to pay fines and/or could be evicted from Housing.
Structure for Success (S4S) Program Outline
The decision to use alcohol and drugs on campus could have dramatic impacts on a student’s future
academically, socially, and financially. The Housing Office works closely with Counseling, Tutoring,
the Healthy Relationship Team, Behavior Intervention Team (BIT), the Student Conduct Officer, and
Security as well as with other campus departments to ensure community safety and student success.
Housing, in collaboration with these departments, offers a Structure for Success (S4S) intervention
program which gives students found responsible for drug-related activity a chance to remain in
housing (drugs includes alcohol and marijuana). This program is designed to provide a structured
and educational supportive environment that will lead towards academic and personal success.
Students caught selling marijuana, using other types of drugs, or not keeping to the S4S program
will be removed from Housing in as soon as 24 hours. EC, as determined by the Housing Director,
also retains the right to remove anyone from Housing after the first offense depending on the
seriousness of the violation.
S4S Student Responsibilities:
● Meet on a regular basis with a Housing staff member
● Sign FERPA waiver to allow for consistent monitoring of grades, academic progress and
class attendance as well as connecting with family on these matters
● Mandatory and random drug tests by a mutually agreed upon service with results submitted
to Housing (at the Student’s expense)
● Taking part in ECheckUp To Go (Online assessment tool, costs $50 per module)
● Meeting with the Counseling Center
● Meeting with the Tutoring Center
● Expectation to get involved with College student organizations (clubs, Housing
● Ambassador Program…)
● Agree to random room inspections
● Researching drug use and health and then make a program for the Residence Hall
● Written reflection paper examining the S4S experience and impacts
● Expectation to abide by all college policies and guidelines
Solicitation and Commercial Activity
● Door-to-Door Solicitation: Door-to-door solicitation is an uninvited attempt to make contact
with a student in an apartment. Door-to-door solicitation for commercial, political or other
purposes is prohibited at all EC Housing properties.
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● Other Commercial or Political Activity: Commercial activity of any kind is prohibited in
the common areas of any EC housing property. Political activity by candidates for local
races and Student Government candidates may occur in common areas one-week prior to
the date of the election. Candidates must register with the Housing Office and be in accord
with the hall’s common area use policy.
Utilities
Basic utilities are included in your housing fee, but apartments with excessive utility costs (over
$300 a month) will be charged for the difference. It is uncommon for utility bills to reach that
amount, especially if you follow these tips for energy conservation:
● Close windows & doors when the apartment heat is on
● Turn off all appliances and lights when you are not using them
● Take shorter showers and only one a day
● Wear warmer clothes and use more bedding instead of turning up the heat
● Open blinds and curtains during cold days to take advantage of the sun; close them at night
to keep the warmth in.
● Use natural daylight as much as possible
Weapons
Firearms (including guns, rifles, BB guns, paint guns, and pellet guns), explosives, illegal knives,
dangerous chemicals, or other dangerous weapons are prohibited anywhere on the EC campus,
including all Housing properties. Possession of such items violates Housing Policies and the EC
Student Code of Conduct and may also include external criminal sanctions.
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Housing Incident Response and Review
Edmonds College encourages students to act independently and maturely while living in our
housing program; either Residence Hall or Homestay. Living in a group situation is not always
easy since everyone comes from a different background and has different expectations for living in
a residential community. “Policies and Procedures'' are established for both Residence hall and
Homestay residents to outline standards by which all members of the Housing and Residence Life
community can live together. The Housing Office has designed an Incident Response and Review
process, which addresses inappropriate or illegal behavior with the goal of changing future
behavior and which complements the College’s formal student conduct process. Housing conduct
review will be based upon the Housing contract and lease as well as the Housing Specific Policies
and Procedures. The College’s judicial process is based upon the EC Student Code of Conduct.
Students are responsible for their actions and will be held accountable for violations of state
and federal laws as well as both Housing and College policies and procedures. The procedures
outlined here are designed to ensure due process, but should not be confused with a court of law.
Formal rules of evidence shall not be applicable, nor shall deviations from prescribed procedures
necessarily invalidate a decision or proceeding, unless such deviation shows significant prejudice
to a student. We are committed to protecting individual rights, as well as the rights and interests of
all community members.
An Incident Report will be written to document events involving violations of policies. The
student will be notified to meet with Housing Staff. At this meeting, the staff member will (1)
discuss whether a violation has occurred; (2) ask for the student's explanation; (3) determine the
degree to which the student was involved; and 4) assign a sanction if appropriate. The student
shall receive a written notification of the conduct officer’s decision generally within ten (10)
working days of the conduct meeting.
There are three general categories of incidents that Housing students may be involved in.
1. The student violates a Housing policy that specifically relates to the Housing
Agreement or Housing Policy only. This could be anything from violating guest
policy in the Residence Halls to moving out of your room without proper notice. This
student will only interact with the appropriate Housing staff member, and may be given
a Housing-only sanction.
2. The student violates both Housing and College Policy. Some examples include any
situation involving drugs, alcohol, or violence on campus. In this case, the student
would most likely meet with Housing staff in addition to being referred to the College
Conduct System.
3. The student may violate the Student Code of Conduct somewhere else on campus
with no connection to the Housing Office. The student would be referred to the
College Conduct System, which may or may not have consequences for the student’s
housing status. For example, a student who plagiarizes will likely have some sort of
sanction or warning from the college that would not affect their housing. Another
student, however, might be evicted from the college for fighting in the classroom.
Being a student is a requirement for living in Housing so this would affect the student’s
ability to live in housing.
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It is important to understand that the Housing Office’s Policy and Procedures and the College’s
Student Code of Conduct might overlap in many places, but they are separate documents with
separate processes. EC also utilizes a Behavioral Intervention Team that helps coordinate
information and response across campus. This means that even if an incident involving a student
is Housing or College only, it is part of the student’s overall record and will be considered if any
new incidents occur.
Banned From Housing
A resident or non-resident may be banned from Housing if they knowingly enter or remain in or
upon the premises of another or if instructed to leave either by a student or Housing Staff. Guests
and un-hosted guests may be banned if suspected of being involved in behavior that violates
College Housing policies. If you knowingly and willfully house or harbor a “banned” individual,
you may be subject to disciplinary action.
Housing Sanctions
Sanctions are imposed as an educational means of holding students accountable for their actions.
These sanctions include, but are not limited to:
1. Warning: verbal or written notice that future misconduct may/will result in more severe
disciplinary action.
2. Meeting with Campus Group: students may be required to meet with offices such as:
Dean’s Office, counselor, and the Judicial Coordinator.
3. Probation: written notice that further infractions of policies will most likely result in
removal from the apartments, with the possibility of being removed from the College
system.
4. Removal from the housing program: this is reserved for those students who indicate
either by one or more serious offenses or by an ongoing series of more minor offenses they
are not willing and/or able to live within this type of community. In this situation, there is no
refund on housing payments made and students may still owe more depending on time of quarter and
other fees.
5. Relocated to a new apartment or host family: in some cases where an incident is the
result of interpersonal conflicts, students may be removed from their current apartment or
homestay and reassigned within the housing program instead of being removed entirely.
6. Referral to the College Conduct System: may also be referred to the College conduct
system (Office of Vice President for Students Services) for any additional conduct action.
This conduct system can ultimately remove a person from the College.
7. Restitution: The student is required to make payment to the College or to other persons
(such as host families), groups, or organizations for damages for which he/she is
responsible; whether the action was intentional or an accident. If it was intentional, another
sanction might also apply
8. Fines/Fees: The student who has a habit of negative behavior may end up paying a
fine/fee. One such behavior would be repeated alcohol offenses, noise, smoking in
apartments, littering, etc.
9. Programs: A student may be required to attend a program on an appropriate topic, or they
may be required to give back to their community by organizing a program.
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10. Community Service: The student is assigned a community work project requiring them to
give something back to the community. This can include garbage pickup around the
apartment complex.
11. Restrictions: The student may be restricted from certain privileges such as having guests.
12. Structure for Success (S4S): Intervention program for students found responsible for
alcohol or drug-related activity.
Proceedings/Failure to Appear
As indicated above, students involved in an incident will be called in to meet with the appropriate
housing staff. A student who fails to appear for this meeting is not excused from pending action.
Housing staff will still review all evidence and documentation concerning the incident and make a
decision. The student will be informed of that decision, and any associated sanctions, in writing.
If a student contests the decision of the Housing staff, they can submit a written appeal and
explanation. Housing staff will review the appeal and the student may be asked to meet with the
Director of Housing or the Dean of Student Success. At this time, any sanctions may be reversed,
amended, or upheld.
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Housing Success Strategies
Email Notices
Be sure you are regularly checking your email account as we will send important Housing notices
every quarter. You will also learn about many great events and opportunities on campus through
your email. You can visit the START office on campus for help with accessing student email, and
can even have it forwarded to a personal email account for your convenience.
Living With Roommates
Some of the most important people in your College experience are your roommates. They can be
the source of either deep friendship or chronic aggravation, depending on how you get along. Here
are a few suggestions that might make a difference:
● Arrange Your Study Schedule: If you plan to do most of your studying in your room, let
your roommate know. Do you study best with a radio or television on, or is silence most
conducive? Agree on some general hours and change only after discussion.
● Be Honest: It can be hard to balance being honest and trying not to give offense, but many
roommate conflicts are the result of not being honest when communicating and/or trying to
ignore problems. This often means that little problems never get addressed and eventually
turn into big problems.
● Communicate Regularly: Chances are good that if something about the living situation is
bothering you, it is also bothering your roommate. Be tactful and remember that your
roommate is a human being too. Be upfront and do not let problems or questions fester. Do
not be nervous to use English. Try your best and keep practicing. If you are uncomfortable
talking in English, talk to your RA who can help mediate discussions or find an interpreter.
● Discuss Your Visitors: You will need to decide when and how long friends can visit.
Roommates need to give permission for overnight guests.
● Divide the Chores: Conflicts over dirty dishes, messy bathrooms, taking out the trash, and
the like often cause feuds. Divide up all the cleaning responsibilities and if someone is not
carrying his/her share of the load, discuss it with them rationally and calmly, before it
becomes a major irritation.
● Explain absences: If you are going to be away from the complex for an extended period of
time, let your roommates know of your plans. That way we know that you are safe and not
missing.
● Get to Know Your Roommates: It is easier to live with a friend than to coexist with an
enemy. Share your mutual interests and discuss your differences.
● Guidelines for Sharing: How do your roommates feel about loaning his/her possessions?
Find out and make sure your roommate knows how you feel.
● Meet Other People: Do not depend on your roommate to satisfy all your social needs. Make
other friends and get involved in activities that take you out of your room or residence hall.
● Roommate Agreement: One of the most important things you can do is create a Roommate
Agreement by using all of these ideas and creating a contract with your roommates. The
Housing Office has a roommate agreement form that you can use and your RA can help
you with this very important process. (Your RA will give you an Apartment Agreement
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form to fill out with your roommate(s). The RA can also help you and your roommate(s)
fill out the Apartment Agreement if you would like)
Medical Insurance and Information
● International students at EC have medical insurance through Lewermark. Your welcome
packets will provide the details, and it is important to go online and print off your insurance
ID card. The packet will also have a list of local clinics and doctor’s offices you can go to.
The OIP office can also help you with any questions or concerns you might have.
● It is also important to tell the Housing Office and your roommates about any medical issues
you may have, including allergies or special needs. We hope that accidents and illnesses
never happen, but talking about these things ahead of time makes it easier for someone to
get you the appropriate help if you are in need.
Personal Safety and Public Transit
● Know your bus route and schedule, but understand that these schedules are often not exact.
American buses are commonly a few minutes early or late, so plan ahead.
● Find well-lit bus stops and or stops in very public areas.
● Stay alert at all times. Do not wear headphones or use your phone, etc. to the point of
distraction. Always look and listen so you are aware of people, things, and activities around
you. This is also true when walking around, whether you are in your familiar
neighborhood or exploring a new part of the city. Keep all valuables in your possession at
all times.
Safety in the Kitchen
Your apartment will have a stove, oven and a microwave. Most also have garbage disposals in the
sink. If you are unfamiliar with different appliances, please ask your RA or roommates to show
you. Some other safety tips are as follows:
● Do not put large items or food pieces in the disposal or else it may clog or damage the
blades. Also, be sure to always run water when you use the disposal.
● Do not leave the kitchen area while you are cooking
● Do not throw water on a grease fire
● Do not set a hot pan on a bare countertop as it will leave scorch marks
● Do not put metal of any kind, including tin foil, in a microwave
● Do not put something in the microwave with a tight lid as it will explode
● Make sure your container is microwave safe. Many plastics will melt.
● Food cooks much faster in a microwave than a conventional oven, so set the microwave for
less cooking time. One to three minutes is enough time to heat most foods.
Safety in Public and on Campus
● You are expected to obey local, state and federal laws. City, county, state and federal law
enforcement officials have jurisdiction on campus and EC Student housing at Housing
properties. The College maintains its own Security department, which is composed of
full-time officials and part-time student helpers.
● Campus Security can provide an educational program and a discussion concerning
measures you can take to protect your property and take steps against theft and vandalism,
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as well as information on personal safety. You can also contact Campus Security for an
escort across campus if you feel unsafe for any reason. They will walk with you to the
campus bus stop, your car, or Resident Hall. This can be nice if you have a late evening
class on the other side of campus.
● Remember the emergency number for the United States is 911. Call this number to report
fires, accidents, medical emergencies, dangerous situations, or anytime you need to reach
emergency services. You can call 911 from any phone, anywhere.
Security of Personal Property
● Personal property can be damaged by accidents and unexpected natural events, such as
sudden weather changes. Property can also be stolen if not properly safeguarded. Students
are strongly urged to take precautions to protect their own personal property. Students are
encouraged to purchase renters insurance. This insurance can help replace any of your
personal property as well any damaged items that you may need to reimburse the Housing
Office for.
● The College assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any resident’s personal
property from any cause. Students are urged to take valuable personal property home with
them at quarter breaks. DO NOT leave valuables unsecured in rooms and keep your room
doors locked at all times when you are away. Also make sure that you are locking the door
to the apartment if you are the last one to leave at any time.
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Fee Schedule
This is a partial list of sample charges. Replacement, cleaning, and repair fees will be based
on actual costs and may vary from the amounts here. Fines may be changed at any time.
Doors and Locks:
● Door $200
● Door Jam $125
● Molding $60
● Door Handles $250
● Door Knob $90
● Door Lock $50
● Lost keys $150
Cleaning:
● Clean Bedroom Carpet $50
● Clean Common Area Carpet $100
● Clean Entire Unit Carpet $200
● Deodorize Carpet $50
● Garbage Pickup per incident $50
● Extensive Cleaning Up to $65/hour
● Fumigation due to pets $100
● Extra Community Space Cleaning varies
Replace Furnishings*:
● Mattress $300
● Desk $400
● Night Stands $200
● Beds $600
● Bar Stools $100
● Sofa $1500
● Coffee Table $300
● Smoke Detector/Tampering $100
● Globes at light fixtures $30
*Additional fee for delivery/ unpacking/ assembly will be charged
Plumber:
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● Per-trip Charges $65 minimum
● Paint damage - example, stars on ceiling $125+
● Carpet damage at % of overall cost
● Sofa damage % of overall cost
● Hourly Charge (one hour minimum) $67
Breaking Lease:
● Improper Check Out $200
● Lease breakage fee $200 (deposit)
Must find someone to take contract/space as well
Room Changes
● Required by Housing Office $0
● Students requests to move $200 (new cleaning fee)
Smoking in Apartment:
● Each violation $100
Lockouts:
● Third lockout & each occurrence thereafter: $25
Shopping Carts:
● For bringing a shopping cart on campus: $100
Guests:
● Overnight visitors in guest room or unauthorized overnight visitors (+conduct sanction)
$25/night
Late Payments:
Each late payment $100
Water Damage: $200 and up
Pet Penalty and clean up: $100 plus $10.00 a day the pet is not removed
from residence halls
Structure for Success (S4S) Program $50 per module
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