For incoming students, parents or even students currently enrolled, there will surely be questions.  Below is a list of links, each one leading to a section with information that you may find helpful about exactly how things work here at Lee University.  Remember, if you have any questions feel free to contact the office of Residential Life.

Why Live on Campus?
Some of the benefits of living on-campus include:

• The relationships that are built in the residence halls and apartment communities;

• Never missing out on the inside scoop of all that is happening on campus;

• Easy access to all buildings on campus – walking distance and trolley access;

• Resident Directors and Resident Assistants who are interested in getting to know you;

• No monthly payments for rent, utilities, etc.;

• No chance of having to pick up the slack from a delinquent or departed roommate;

• The fact that much of the furniture is included in all on-campus housing;

• Not having to sign a lease agreement with a landlord and pay for weeks/months that you do not occupy the apartment (i.e. Christmas, summer);

• Research also indicates that students who live on campus tend to have better grades and are more positively connected on campus than students who do not live on campus;

• Graduate on time!

• Where else can you live with hundreds of people your age! Take advantage of it while you can.

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General Questions

Does the University have a curfew policy?
Yes. All students with 29 and below credit hours are required to be in their rooms by 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 AM Friday and Saturday. Curfew is checked by Resident Assistants nightly.

When will I find out about my room assignment?
Assignments letters are mailed in July for Fall semesters and November for Spring semesters.

How are roommate assignments made?
Specific residence hall and roommate assignments are made by each Resident Director (RD) who attempts to find a compatible roommate for you by using specific indicators of personal information given in your housing application.

What if I don’t get assigned to one of the halls I preferred?
Once you receive your housing assignment, you can contact the Residential Life office to be placed on the housing waiting list.

Are the twin beds regular size or extra-long?
All the beds on campus are extra-long twins.

Can I raise my bed for extra storage space?
Yes. You can raise your bed for extra storage space. However, concrete blocks may not be used because they damage the furniture.

How many people share a bathroom?
In Hughes, Medlin, Simmons and Chambers Hall, residents share a community bathroom on their floor. The showers and toilets are separated into stalls.  In Atkins-Ellis, Cross, Davis, Tharp, and Sharp Hall the rooms are set up as suites.  A resident shares a bathroom with their roommate and two suitemates.  There is a bathroom shared for every two residents in the following apartment residence halls: B.L. Hicks, Keeble, Livingston, and Storms Hall.  In Brinsfield Row, a student shares a full bath and a one-half bath with three other residents.

Are there facilities for washing and drying my clothes?
Every residence hall has laundry facilities. It costs seventy-five cents per washer and fifty cents per dryer. Each townhouse in Brinsfield Row has a washer and dryer at no expense to the student.

What appliances should I leave at home?
Students are not allowed to have open flamed (bunsen burners, lighted candles, etc.) or opened coil appliances (space heaters, toasters, etc.) in their rooms. Other items that are not allowed in student rooms are halogen lamps, candles, incense, and electric blankets, and most food preparation appliances (except small refrigerators & microwaves, limits apply). George Foreman Grills, toaster ovens, crock pots & coffee pots can be stored in the rooms but can only be used in designated kitchen areas.

What about extension cords or multi-plugs?
All extension cords must be UL approved, 16 gauge and not exceed an unspliced length of six feet with a polarized plug and a single outlet. Power strips with surge protectors are allowed in rooms. Extension cords cannot be placed under carpeting or where they will be walked on.

Is cable television available in the residence halls?
Cable television is located in every dormitory TV lounge. Apartment residence halls (Brinsfield Row, Keeble, Livingston, Storms and B. L. Hicks) are permitted to purchase basic cable from the local cable company in their apartments.

Are pets allowed?
For health and facility reasons, pets are not allowed in the halls or on the premises.

Is purchasing a meal plan mandatory?
All freshmen (29 credit hours or below) living on-campus are required to purchase a meal plan option.

What if I need something repaired in my room?
The Physical Plant department at Lee University takes care of most of the residence hall maintenance needs. Items that are the property of Lee University are also under the care of the Physical Plant department. Each residence hall posts a maintenance request sheet where students are able to report their maintenance needs.

What items should I pack and bring to school?
Alarm clock, backpack, bed sheets (twin size extra long), bedspread, blanket, pillow, bike (park in designated areas only), cables (TV, telephone, DVD, VCR, computer, etc.), computer, printer, ethernet card or modem (depends on which residence hall you are assigned to), cleaning supplies, desk lamp, desk/school supplies, fan (portable), flashlight, flip flops for the shower, hair dryer, curling iron, iron (ironing allowed only in designated areas), laundry supplies, padlocks (desk, laptop, and bike), room decorations (adhere to physical plant policies for hanging pictures, etc.), stamps and envelopes, stereo system (no amplifiers or speaker systems; headphones required), telephone and cord, television, towels and washcloths, toiletries.

What about bringing my own refrigerator or microwave?
Students can bring a small refrigerator and a small (600 watt or less) microwave. However, the refrigerator cannot exceed 4.5 cubic feet and only one refrigerator & microwave is allowed per room. All freshmen residence halls (including a few non-freshman halls such as Atkins-Ellis, Bowdle, and O'Bannon) have community microwaves. The following residence halls have community refrigerators: Atkins-Ellis, Bowdle, Cross, O’Bannon, Simmons, and Tharp.  Students can elect to bring two smaller refrigerators, but the combined cubic feet cannot exceed 4.5.

What is the alcohol and smoking policy?
Lee University is a drug and alcohol free campus. Students who fail to abide by the terms of the Lee University Covenant will face possible suspension or expulsion from the University.

Is phone service provided by the University?
A “house phone” is located in each residence hall lobby for free local dialing as well as collect and credit card calling. For the students’ convenience, telephone service and voicemail is available in each residence hall room. Long Distance Direct Dial Service is available to all students who have been issued a Personal Access Code (PAC), have signed a Terms and Conditions Agreement Form (T&CA), and have financial clearance from the University. Each student is responsible for all calls made with their PAC. While a telecommunications fee is charged for each student on their student bill, long distance calls will be billed to the student separately from the school bill.

May I bring a car to campus?
Students can bring a car and only park in assigned parking lots.

How will I receive U.S. mail while I live on campus?
Each student will be assigned a campus post office mail box at registration.

What is visitation…may I have visitors in my residence hall room?
Members of the opposite sex will not be permitted beyond the lobby of any dormitory unless they have permission from the Resident Director. Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Any student found in an apartment of a member of the opposite sex after visitation hours will be subject to disciplinary action.  Students are not permitted in the bedrooms at any time.

Do residence halls stay open when Lee University is closed?
Residence halls stay open during Fall break, Thanksgiving break, Spring break, and Easter break. The residence halls are CLOSED during Christmas break.

May I bring a bicycle to campus?
Bicycles are not to be kept in the residence halls for any reason, as this is a violation of the fire code. Bike racks are provided for each residence hall, and students are encouraged to lock all bikes appropriately. No storage hooks may be placed in the ceiling. The University assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged bicycles.

What if I need special accommodations?
Special accommodations should be communicated to the Admissions Office upon applying to the University.

May I have my own room?
Residence hall rooms are double-occupancy rooms only.

What furniture is provided in my room?
Each room has a twin bed, chest of drawers, desk and chair (some of the rooms also have bookshelves).

Are residence halls wired for computers?
The following halls have active network outlets and provide free internet service: B.L. Hicks, Atkins-Ellis, Storms, Keeble, Livingston, Davis, Sharp, O’Bannon, Bowdle, and Brinsfield Row.  The following halls do NOT have active network outlets and these students will have to access the internet through a local ISP using the modem and phone line: Simmons, Hughes, Tharp, Medlin, Nora Chambers, and Cross. Please see the Helpdesk site for more information on the residential network.

Are there computer labs available?
Computer labs are available in various education buildings throughout campus and in the student union. Computer labs are also located in the following residence halls: Hughes, Nora Chambers, O’Bannon, and Bowdle.

Will the University pay for property loss in my son or daughter's dorm room that results from theft or maintenance issues?
Lee University is not responsible for a student's damaged or stolen property while they are a resident in university housing. We do, however, recommend parents check into their existing home owner's insurance plan to see if coverage extends to their child's dorm room. Additional insurance can also be purchased through National Student Services, Inc. (www.nssinc.com) at very reasonable rates.

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Policies
Anytime there are people living in communities there is a need for universal values and an orderly way of doing things. At Lee University, many of these values are based upon Biblical precepts or absolutes as outlined in Scripture. These apply in all places at all time and are not subject to social change. Other values at Lee are prudent in nature. They reflect sound discipline and stewardship and frequently involve concern for one’s influence upon others. The University prohibits personal behavior, whether on or off campus, that fails to exhibit regard for the rights of others, or shows disrespect for the safety of persons and property.

• Click Here to view the Student Handbook

• Click Here to go to the Current Academic Catalog

• Click here for the Dean of Student's Office

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What to Bring

• Alarm clock

• Backpack

• Bed sheets (twin size extra long)

• Bedspread, blanket, and pillow

• Bike (park in designated areas only)

• Cables (TV, telephone, DVD, VCR, etc.)

• Computer, printer, Ethernet card or modem (depends on which residence hall you are assigned to), and cables

• Cleaning supplies

• Desk lamp

• Desk/school supplies

• Fan (portable)

• Flashlight

• Flip flops for the shower

• Hair dryer, curling iron, etc.

• Iron (ironing allowed only in designated areas)

• Laundry supplies

• Padlocks (desk, laptop, and bike)

• Room decorations (adhere to physical plant policies for hanging pictures, etc.)

• Stamps and envelopes

• Stereo system (no amplifiers; no speaker systems—floor standing speakers and subwoofers; headphones required)

• Telephone and cord

• Television, VCR, and DVD

• Towels and washcloths

• Toiletries

What you’ll find in your room

• Bed (extra-long twin size)

• Bookshelves (in some rooms only)

• Chest of drawers

• Closet

• Desk and chair

• Ethernet connection (Available in Atkins-Ellis, B.L. Hicks, Bowdle, Davis, Sharp, Keeble, Livingston, O’Bannon, and Storms Halls)

• Microwave/refrigerator/freezer combination unit (Available in B.L. Hicks, Livingston, Keeble, Storms, and Brinsfield Row townhouse apartments)

• Smoke detector

• Telephone connection

What to leave behind

• Most food preparation appliances (except for a refrigerator and small microwave, limits apply).  George Forman grills, toaster ovens, crock pots and coffee pots may be stored in the rooms but can only be used in designated kitchen areas.

• Floor standing speakers and subwoofers

• Concrete blocks of any kind

• Candles and incense

• Ceiling fans

• Firearms

• Grill

• Halogen lamps

• Heaters

• Pets (of any kind)

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Telephones, Cable TV, & PC
A “house phone” is located in each residence hall lobby for free local dialing as well as collect and credit card calling. For the students’ convenience, telephone service and voicemail is available in each residence hall room. Students staying in residence halls can check-out a University telephone or use their personal telephone. Long Distance Direct Dial Service is available to all students who have been issued a Personal Access Code (PAC), have signed a Terms and Conditions Agreement Form (T&CA), and have financial clearance from the University. Each student is responsible for all calls made with their PAC. While a telecommunications fee is charged for each student on their student bill, long distance calls will be billed to the student separately from the school bill.

Cable service is provided in specified areas of each residence hall for the residents. Unauthorized splicing of the cable for the purpose of personal use in a room will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Students living in apartment style residence halls can contact the local cable company and order basic cable service at their expense. Digital cable is not allowed in any residence hall.

Lee University offers free internet in selected dorms. The University assumes no responsibility of ensuring the compatibility of a student’s computer with the University network. If a particular residence hall does not offer ethernet connections, students will have to access the internet through a local ISP using a modem and phone line. Please see the Helpdesk site for more information on the residential network.

• Get instructions on "How to Use Student Telephones" here!

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Loft Guidelines
What is a loft?
Lofts provide a convenient way to maximize the use of space in your room and are allowed in all Lee Residence Halls. Lofts are usually constructed of wood and must be free-standing to avoid damage to the University furnishings and wall space.

Liability
Please understand that there are dangers and hazards in the construction, assembly, use and disassembly of a bed loft. The student assumes all related risks and responsibilities. Students will be required to pay the repair or replacement costs of any University property lost or damaged as a result of loft construction or use. Residential Life does not sell or endorse lofts sold by private vendors. Some lofts may or may not fit our residence hall rooms. Room dimensions vary from hall to hall so check with the residence hall you are assigned to ensure a loft you purchase fits your room. The University will not provide installation and construction services of any personal lofts and at no time accepts the responsibility for the loss of or damage to any loft, or parts thereof, that have been erected in the residence halls. The University assumes no responsibility for any injuries that may occur from using a loft.

Possible Fines/Charges

1. Students will be required to pay the repair or replacement costs of any University property lost or damaged as a result of loft construction or use.

2. All wood scraps, trash, sawdust, etc. must be taken directly to disposal sites outside the buildings and not left in the hallways or deposited in hall trash cans. Builders who fail to clean up will receive a bill for cleaning services.

3. If you do not take apart your loft and dispose of it according to the guidelines, the Residential Life office will charge you to have it removed.

Guidelines
If you intend to build your own loft, you must use the following construction guidelines and specifications. These guidelines and specifications must be followed exactly—for your safety and the safety of others—they are not negotiable.

Specifications
The loft must be totally self-supporting and free standing, with no attachments to walls, ceilings, floors, shelves, woodwork or University furnishings. No nails, bolts or screws can be used in room walls, ceilings, floors or University-owned furnishings. All residence hall furnishings, including the provided bed springs and frames, must remain in the residence hall room; therefore most loft structures are built to hold the bed frame intact. A ladder or some safe way of getting onto the loft structure must be included in all loft systems and must be securely fastened to the loft. Side rails are also encouraged since they provide extra assurance from injuries caused by accidentally falling out of the bed. Loft systems must be built and located so that they do not interfere with access to heating, ventilation or air-conditioning units, thermostats, plumbing, pipe chase doors, sinks, or fire sprinklers. Residents are cautioned to take all possible precautions against damage to walls, paint, floor tile, woodwork, and other furniture. Damages will be charged to the resident.

Flammable decorative materials, such as paneling, netting, curtains, etc., are not to be attached to the loft. Any strong wood in good condition, with a minimum of knotholes can be used. It is recommended that you use, at least, construction grade #2 pine and have sufficient horizontal or diagonal bracing on the sides and rear to prevent the unit from swaying. The wood used in the construction of the loft must be flame retardant and designed for indoor use. Pressure-treated or chemically-treated lumber (generally green in color) may not be used. Treated lumber is designed for outdoor use only and can create a serious health hazard in an enclosed environment. No PVC pipes or concrete blocks are allowed in the construction of the loft. Due to fire regulations lofts may not block any room windows (must have 2.5’ clearance) and doors must be able to swing fully open. In the interest of personal safety, the height from the top of the mattress to the ceiling may be no less than 30”.

Constructing the loft
If you plan to build a loft, we suggest you wait until you arrive on campus to do so. The height of the ceiling and the location of room fixtures and furnishings often cause problems when you try to fit the loft into place. If you build it ahead of time, be prepared to make modifications to your loft when you arrive on campus. All painting/staining or fireproofing must be completed before you bring the lumber or materials on campus. All construction/assembly must be completed during the check-in period between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Before, during and after construction, building materials may not be stored in public areas, hallways, lobbies or other areas outside the immediate area of the builder’s room. All wood scraps, trash, sawdust, etc. must be taken directly to disposal sites outside the building and not left in the hallways or deposited in hall trash cans. Builders who fail to clean up property will receive a bill for cleaning services. All University owned furniture and equipment must remain in the student’s room.

Taking it down
You may not take apart your loft during strict quiet hours unless the Residential Life office tells you otherwise. All materials must be removed from University property. You must put the room and furnishings back to the way they were when you came, and they must be clean. Bed frames must be put back together and fully secured. If you do not take apart your loft and dispose of it according to the guidelines, the Residential Life office will charge you to have it removed. If you discard your loft, please use the disposal sites on campus.

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Security & Fire Safety Information
The University maintains a safety force to provide protection for students, staff, and property. Safety officers perform a variety of duties including: regulating traffic and parking, filing vehicle accident reports, securing all buildings, maintaining order, providing assistance in times of emergency, and contacting local law enforcement authorities when needed. Students can also be escorted from parking lots to the residence halls by calling Security ten minutes before escort services are needed. Residence halls are secured twenty-four/seven. Each resident is assigned a student ID card that must be scanned in order to have access in to their residence hall.

• Click Here to visit Campus Safety

• Lee University Fire Safety Information Guide

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