J. Visitors 1. Overnight visitors. Students may have overnight visitors provided they adhere to the following guidelines: a. Students may periodically spend the night in another dorm room, but they must obtain permission from their DC in advance. b. For outside visitors, permission must be granted by the Student Life Department at least two days in advance. c. A visitor’s pass must be obtained from the Student Life Administrative Assistant in the Student Success building during regular office hours. The cost is $30/day, which covers meals and lodging regardless if visitors eat off campus. d. Accommodations, if available, will be assigned by the Student Life Administrative Assistant for overnight visitors. Generally, special permission will not extend beyond three nights. e. Generally, visitors must be between the ages of 16 and 24. f. We are unable to provide on-campus housing for parents. Accommodations may be available at our Lakeside properties. Contact Customer Service at 518.494.6000, option 1, or customerservice@wol.org g. All visitors must register their vehicle upon check in, indicating the make, model, and plate number of their vehicle. h. Generally, visitors will not be permitted during the week that precedes official school breaks. i. The third-party rule applies to students with visitors and guests. 2. Daytime visitors a. All day visitors must sign in and sign out at the Welcome Center or at the Student Services Desk. b. All day visitors may purchase meal tickets at the Welcome Center or at the Student Services Desk. K. Vehicle Policies The vehicle policies have been set in place to ensure the safety and welfare of students, employees, and visitors as well as for the protection and maintenance of the Bible Institute property. Please see p.71 for complete vehicle policies. Bicycles No bicycles may be kept in the dorms or on the porches. All bikes should be placed in a bike rack when not in use. A bike lock is strongly recommended. All bikes must be properly locked in approved storage areas during breaks. Please see p.71 for complete bicycle policies.
L. Dining Room
1. General Guidelines a. Students must enter the meal line and present their own student ID before taking any food or drink from the food lines. Students are not permitted to bring food back to a roommate unless they are sick. b. Off-campus students and all guests must purchase a meal ticket at the Student Services Desk. There is no charge to off-campus students and spouses for school banquets, but tickets for children must be purchased. c. No food is to be removed from the dining room or picnic table area except that which would be appropriate for immediate personal consumption such as a sandwich or a piece of fruit. No table items (plates, cups, bowls, silverware, salt and pepper shakers, condiments, etc.) are to be removed from the dining room. d. Only one temporary meal pass is permitted per week. 2. Special dietary needs a. Students with special dietary needs or allergies should bring them to the attention of the chef at the beginning of the semester. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate special needs once staff has been informed. Combinations of allergies, allergies not listed, and other special dietary needs must be reviewed with culinary staff before approving the ability to serve. A doctor’s note is requested. b. Word of Life is not an allergen-free facility, as we regularly serve foods containing peanuts and tree nuts,
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