NY Student Handbook 2024-25

9. With the exception of housing during Snowcamp, all buildings on the north (Ranch) end of campus beyond Venezuela dorm are off limits, whether locked or unlocked, until the summer camp season begins. Those with authorized access must check with Property Services personnel to obtain a key. 10. Students are requested to turn off all lights and electrical appliances when leaving dorm rooms. C. Cleanliness 1. Dorms are to be kept clean and neat and will be inspected regularly at the discretion of the RAs, RDs, or Deans. a. Beds should be made. b. Dirty laundry must be kept in a laundry bag or closed container. c. Food must be kept in sealed containers. d. Rooms, halls, and entryways must be kept free of clutter. e. All trash must be emptied from kitchen/lounges daily or when needed. Dorm Jobs a. Each person will take turns cleaning their dorm building. Dorm RAs will post and maintain a schedule for this. b. Each student is responsible to conscientiously complete their assigned dorm job daily. They are to be done and checked off daily by in-dorms. c. If you have a conflict, please check with your Dorm RA about the time your job should be done. d. If you are away when scheduled, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. Dorm Lounges – Lounges are to be treated with respect and care. a. All trash emptied daily. b. Dishes must be cleaned daily. c. Furniture is to be put back to its original spot daily. Students are reminded that personal hygiene is essential, particularly when living in dorms. Students are expected to shower and launder their clothes and linens regularly. D. “In-dorms” and “Lights out 1. Please refer to the daily schedule for “in-dorms” and “lights out” times. 2. During in-dorms, an atmosphere conducive to sleeping must be maintained for the sake of others. No form of entertainment should be played out loud. 3. During lights-out, all lights and devices must be turned off, and rooms must be quiet at 12:00 AM on nights when there is class the next morning. E. Pets Fish are the only pets permitted in student housing and fish tanks cannot exceed ten gallons. Service animals are permitted, as defined by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “A dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.” Persons with service animals are required to make it known to admissions staff during the application process to facilitate best accommodations. Emotional support animals, comfort, therapy, or companion animals, are not permitted in student housing.

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