Residence Life

Room changes
SCAD students living in residence halls may request room changes beginning two weeks after the start of the quarter. Students must speak to their residence director to request a room change and obtain the official room change form. Room change requests are granted based on availability. Mediation and/or a meeting with the residence director may be required before the room change takes place. If a student changes rooms before executing the proper paperwork a fee may be assessed, the move may be denied and/or a judicial hearing may be required.

Room consolidation
Due to the high demand for university housing, SCAD reserves the right to consolidate spaces to accommodate the housing needs of all students requesting housing. If consolidation is necessary, residence life and housing staff members provide necessary information including the date of the move, the new location and the name of the student's new roommate(s).

Common billing
If damage occurs in common areas such as lounges and hallways and the responsible parties are not identified, all residents of the wing, floor or hall are normally billed for the cost of repairs and/or replacement of damaged items. The residence director works with the students and staff to determine, if possible, who is responsible for the damage. If the bill is to be divided among residents, the staff notifies those residents of the cost per person.

Holiday closings and storage
Residence hall rooms are occupied and vacated according to schedules published by the residence life and housing office. During winter break, all residence halls (except in a limited section of Boundary Village) are closed and occupancy is prohibited. The academic calendar lists annual dates of winter break. Students may leave their belongings in their rooms; however, they are encouraged to take their valuables home. The halls remain open during spring break, but overnight guests are not permitted. Move-out dates fall at the end of the academic year in May and at the end of the summer quarter in August. Storage space is not available to students.

Personal property insurance
As with any housing rental agreement relationship, students and their parents are strongly encouraged to purchase insurance against loss or damage of personal property. The college is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property in student rooms. For more information, please see the housing license agreement.

Maintenance and housekeeping
Students are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their own rooms and bathrooms. The university maintenance and housekeeping staff provides a variety of functions to help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for students living at SCAD. The staff is responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of the hallways and common areas of the residence halls.

Drug and Alcohol Policy
SCAD is in full compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (Public Law 101-226), 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 40: Procedures for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing; 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and is committed to a program that discourages the illegal use and abuse of alcohol and controlled substances by students and employees. In addition, the possession and consumption of alcohol on campus is not permitted, regardless of age.

• View an excerpt of the drug and alcohol policy from the Student Handbook
• Read the complete drug and alcohol policy in MySCAD
  

Pets
Pets are not permitted in any residence hall. Freshwater non-flesh eating fish and approved service dogs are the exception to this policy. However, fish must be kept in a properly maintained aquarium of 10 gallons or less.

Quiet hours
Established quiet hours are posted in each residence hall throughout the year. In addition, courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day, every day. Residents are expected to show consideration for others by minimizing excessive noise. Strict quiet hours are in effect during midterms and finals weeks.

Smoke-free environment
Smoking is prohibited in all university buildings and throughout residence halls including rooms, courtyards and pool areas.

Appliances
Prohibited appliances include, but are not limited to, sun/heat lamps, heaters, toaster ovens, individual microwave ovens and hot plates. For Dyson House, Oglethorpe House, Turner House, Turner House Annex, and Weston House, microwaves are permitted as part of the Microfridge rental program through Collegiate Concepts and may not exceed the maximum number of units in the room. Students living in Alice Hall, ACA House, Barnard Village, Boundary Village, Forsyth House, Pulaski House, Spring House and The Terrace are permitted to have microwave ovens and toaster ovens. Microwave ovens are provided except in ACA House, Forsyth House and Spring House. To accommodate multiple appliances, students in all residence hall facilities are allowed one 6-foot surge protected extension strip per student. Appliances permitted in residence hall rooms include personal computers, radios, fans, electric blankets, clocks, blow-dryers, stereos, televisions, DVD players, VCRs, video games, coffee makers with automatic shutoff and compact refrigerators up to 4.4 cubic feet.

Visitation policy
Visitation hours in the residence halls are 9 a.m.-2 a.m., seven days a week. Residents are responsible for their guests' behavior. All guests must be escorted out of the residence halls by the end of visitation hours.

Overnight guests
Overnight guests may stay a maximum of three consecutive nights and may not return for an overnight stay for at least five days thereafter. Students must obtain an approved overnight guest pass prior to their guest's arrival. The pass must be signed and turned in to the residence life and housing office a minimum of 24 hours in advance. The form must be submitted during regular office hours. Overnight guests are not permitted during winter or spring breaks.