Rooms &Residence HallLiving

Decorating your room is encouraged, but do not write or paint on the walls or on the interior or exterior of your room door. A charge will be assessed for any required cleanup. Do not use glow-in-the-dark stickers, chalk, glue, or tape on walls, ceilings, or doors — they are extremely difficult to remove and can result in expensive charges. Because brick is porous, chalk is especially hard to remove.

Tampering with or covering a smoke detector is prohibited, as is placing any obstruction along the base of the door. Violations may result in disciplinary action and/or fines. We encourage non-permanent options like poster putty and command strips to display personal items.

Students are responsible for the college furnishings provided in their rooms. All rooms are furnished with an extra-long twin bed, dresser, closet, desk, and chair. Beds can be configured as bunks if desired and available; contact Housing staff for the proper equipment. All furniture provided in your room must remain in that room at all times.

Water-filled furniture (such as water beds) is not permitted due to weight restrictions and possible water damage. Portable air conditioners and evaporative coolers are not allowed in any hall due to electrical restrictions. Check with the Director of Housing and Student Life or your Hall Director before move-in to confirm whether an item is acceptable — they have final authorization.

Residents must provide their own bedding, towels, and personal articles. Furnishings designed for public areas may not be moved into student rooms. Failure to follow the furnishings policy may result in charges to replace or repair damage.

Wireless internet access is available in each residence hall. To use the connection, residents must have a legal copy of an operating system and meet basic security requirements, including up-to-date OS patches, antivirus definitions, and anti-spyware definitions. All administrative-level and user accounts on personal computer systems should be password protected. You must abide by the Residence Life and College Network/Internet policy found in the Student Handbook.

You are responsible for your computer system regardless of where it is used or by whom. For wireless connection problems, call or leave a voicemail with the Technology Services Help Desk at 719.846.5663, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Each student is responsible for keeping their own room clean. The college provides a dumpster outside each residence hall for trash — room trash must be taken to the outside dumpster. Selected cleaning supplies and equipment are available for your use; contact the Housing Office to check them out. Students are responsible for the cost to repair or replace damage caused to borrowed cleaning equipment.

Custodial services are provided for bathroom facilities, corridors, floor lounges, and other public areas. Common courtesy and respect are expected in shared spaces — if you made the mess, please clean it up. Receptacles in each bathroom are for toiletry trash only. Misuse of bathroom facilities may result in a fine for each student on the floor and a $25 cleaning charge per individual.

Efficient heat circulation from the hot-water radiator panel in your room requires unrestricted airflow from both the bottom of the panel and the upper vent area. Arrange room furnishings to allow for this airflow — restricting it can result in frozen pipes and extensive water damage. Never close any valves or shut-off devices on pipelines that control heat circulation to other areas of the floor.

TSC does not provide storage facilities for resident items. Plan to bring only what fits in your room — generally, only what will fit in your car. Large, bulky items such as furniture, bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, and large appliances may not be allowed by Housing staff. Gasoline, propane tanks or torches, other flammable materials, and tires are also prohibited from being stored in your room.

Students may bring their own refrigerator if it meets the following requirements: no larger than 4.6 cubic feet, and no more than 115 volts, 60 cycles AC, 1000 watts. The appliance must be electrical and UL approved. Microwaves must be under 1000 watts.

The Director of Housing and Student Life or Hall Director has final authority to approve or deny use of appliances, and the college reserves the right to inspect refrigerators for unsanitary conditions.