The University is not liable for damage to or loss of students’ possessions (whether due to fire, smoke, wind, water, theft, or other causes) and cannot pay students for such losses unless it is determined by the state of North Carolina that the loss was caused by the negligence of a state employee. The university is not responsible for damages or loss of student belongings that are due to any event that is outside of the regular use of the buildings. This includes the explosion of fire extinguishers, fires, floods, theft, and/or acts of vandalism. , unless coverage is provided under an existing homeowner’s or renter’s policy, students should consider purchasing separate property insurance. Brochures and applications for this type of coverage are available in the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Appropriate keys are issued to each resident at check-in. Keys received provide access to the respective room, suite, and mailbox; Ram Card to the entry doors.
A resident’s signature on the key registration form acknowledges receipt of the keys and an assumption of responsibility for them. During the time keys or Ram Card are in the resident’s possession, they must not be loaned or duplicated. If a key or Ram Card is lost, the resident must pay for a lock or Ram Card replacement and new keys. Report lost keys and Ram Card immediately to the Community Office or Ram Card Office. Residents should be aware that they may be removed from the residence hall if they give their hall keys/key fobs to anyone.
To assist residents who may have temporarily misplaced a room key or key fob, a loaner key must be secured from the Housing and Residence Life Office.
When a resident terminates the Housing Agreement and moves off campus, their keys/key fob must be returned to the Community Office within 24 hours. When a resident is making a room change, the keys must be returned to the Community Office within 48 hours. If keys are not returned as stated, a charge will be made for the room key replacement and a lock change.
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