Residence Hall Policies & Regulations

HOUSING REGULATIONS
An important aspect of the total educational experience while attending college is the students’
living situation. Daily experiences in the residence hall have a profound influence on the
individual’s growth and development which cannot be obtained in the classroom.
All single, undergraduate students taking 12 or more semester hours who do not live with parents
are required to reside in a college residence hall (unless attending classes at Erath or Brown
County Centers) Any deviation from this policy must have written approval from the Dean of
Students prior to the time of registration. A student whose academic course load falls below 12
semester hours may be asked to move from a residence hall.
Opening of the Residence Hall
Opening dates are published in the Ranger College Catalog. Students should not plan to move
into a residence hall early without specific written permission of the Dean of Students.
Resident Responsibilities
Resident students are cautioned to read carefully and to assume full responsibility for the terms
and conditions stated in the Residence Hall contract.
Upon occupying a room in a residence hall, each student is responsible for all property in his/her
room and an inventory sheet should be completed by the student and turned into the Dean of Students for reference when the student moves out of the room. The student must pay for any
damage to the room or furniture within the room. Damage to windows, screens, doors, and locks
is the student’s responsibility as well. Where responsibility cannot be determined, a pro rata
charge will be made to all students in the Resident Unit. For example, damages in hallways or
restrooms will be charged against the residents of that wing on a pro rata basis.
Terms and Conditions of Residency
To create a greater understanding of what is expected of each student by the College, the “Terms
and Conditions of Residence” are as follows:
1. Room and Board charges do not cover periods when classes are not in session. The dorms will
be closed and locked during Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and Spring Break (Dorms
will close at the end of Fall Semester at 3:00 p.m. on the last day of finals. In the Spring
Semester, only students graduating will be permitted to remain until graduation).
2. Room reservations will not be held beyond the first day of classes unless the student notifies
the Dean Students of the intent to arrive late.
3. Students are responsible for the security of their property. The college is not liable for theft or
damage.
4. Students are responsible for observing all Ranger College policies in the dormitories.
Violations of rules could result in eviction.
Dorm Directors

Each residence hall is under the supervision of a Dorm Director. The Director is responsible for
ensuring that resident life is supportive of the educational purpose of the institution by enforcing
the residence hall regulations. Dorm Directors are to assist the student residents in their
adjustment to residence hall life, and to aid them in finding help for college related problems.
Dorm Directors are also responsible for monitoring the residence hall to ensure that conduct
within the residence hall is acceptable, in keeping with college policies, and that the college
property is not destroyed.
Room Inspections/Checks
The college reserves the right to enter a student’s room whenever necessary to make repairs,
perform required maintenance, conduct inspections, or for reasons involving campus security or
health matters. RH Directors will inspect rooms on a regular basis and will have full authority to
impose cleaning or damage fines if a room is not clean and well-kept. A student may also be
referred to the Dean of Students for further disciplinary action if necessary. Habitual abuse of a
dormitory room could result in the eviction of a student from Ranger College housing.
Overnight Guests
Overnight guests of the same sex are allowed to stay in the room of an official resident of a
Ranger College Residence Hall only with the prior approval of the RH Director. Approved
guests must pay a fee of $10 per night and will be limited to no more than two nights. Not reporting guests will result in fines and/or other disciplines. Ranger College reserves the right to
refuse to allow any guest to stay in a residence hall.
Visitation
A. Visitation is a privilege, and all rules concerning visitation should be adhered to with extreme
diligence.
B. Visitation guidelines will be explained in New Student Orientation, Round-Ups, and posted in
the Residence Halls.
C. Visitors must be the same gender as the student.
D. Except for check-in and check-out periods and special times approved by the RH Director, all
visitors must sign in and out.
E. Minors are not allowed to visit the residence halls unless accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian.
F. Violation of visitation rules may result in removal from the Residence Hall or suspension from
the College.
Damages to the Residence Hall
Payment for any damages is due on demand.
Room Changes
Room changes can only be made by the Dean of Students. There is no charge for a room change
approved in advance. There is a $100 charge for an unauthorized room change.
Campus Curfew

There is a campus curfew of 12:00 midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 1:00 a.m. Thursday
through Saturday. Students are expected to be in their room by that time. Failure to heed the
midnight curfew will bring a request to do so by campus officials. Continued failure may result
in disciplinary action, including suspension.
Quiet Hours
The College has an obligation to provide an academic atmosphere for its students. In response to
that obligation, the College has set quiet hours. Therefore, quiet hours will begin each evening at
10:00 p.m. Music, conversation, etc. must be quiet enough that no one outside the room will not
be disturbed. Living in a residence hall requires that each resident be considerate of every other
resident. No individual or group, in attempting to exercise his/her rights, may impose upon the
personal rights and liberties of others living in the residence hall. Repeated violation may result
in confiscation of the appliance or removal from the hall.

A. Quiet time will begin at 10 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. the next morning, seven days per week.
Activities approved by the RH Director and/or Dean of Students may include exceptions to Quiet
Time.
B. Radios, stereos, televisions, jam boxes, CD players, and such can be played during Quiet
Time only if the sound volume is low enough not to be heard outside the room. Students are
encouraged to use Quiet Time to study in the Residence Hall and to allow other students to
study.
C. Special Study Rooms may be provided in some Residence Halls.
Theft
Students should report all alleged thefts to the Dean of Students with a list and description of the
items missing. Such a report may include suspects. The College is not responsible for losses due
to theft. Residents are advised to keep their doors locked when they are not in their rooms.
Room Assignments
A. Each academic year, a student reserves a room by paying a non-refundable $50 fee and
signing a dormitory contract.
B. Room assignments will be made by the Dean of Students. The College reserves the right to
assign or reassign rooms for the benefit of the College, individual students, roommate, or
suitemate.
C. Changes in room assignments will only be made by the Dean of Students after consulting with
the appropriate Residence Hall Directors.
D. A $100 fine will be assessed against any student who moves to an unassigned room without
the permission of the Dean of Students.

E. Students who wish to have their own room may request so by paying a $100.00 room fee.
Single rooms are assigned according to availability.
F. Students in Wagley Hall, Regents Hall, and Kuykendall Hall may be issued a front door key.
G. All residents of student housing are required to purchase the college cafeteria plan. Special
diet considerations may be submitted to the cafeteria for individual preparation.
Social Activities
A. A social activity budget will be available to the Dean of Student Services.
B. Organized social activities for residents are encouraged.
Appliance Limits per Room
No hot plates, deep fryers, skillets, or any device with a heating element are allowed in a Ranger
College dorm room.

Locks and Keys
A. Removing existing locks and installing other locks is forbidden unless authorized by the Dean
of Students. Fines may be assessed for tampering with locks.
B. A lost key will result in a $25 fine for the key replacement and a $75 fine to change out the
lock.
Checking Out of College Housing- During a semester or at the close of a semester, students are
expected to follow the established check out procedure. This procedure includes:
A. Making sure that all the furniture is in the room.
B. Cleaning the room. A dirty room will cause a clean-up charge to be levied against the
occupants. This charge could be up to $100 per student.
C. Having Residence Hall Direct inspect the room and signing the checkout sheet when the key
is turned in. Failure to turn in a key will cause a charge to be levied against the students’
account.
D. Securing the signature of the Dean of Students.
E. Failure to check out of the residence hall properly may result in an additional $25 charge to
the student.

General Resident Conduct- The Residence Hall Director is in charge of the hall and has
authority to take appropriate action to ensure an orderly environment. The Residence Hall
Director may secure aid from the Campus Security and/or Campus Support Services personnel.
The following are strictly prohibited in the residence halls:
1. Possessing or using firearms (without required license), weapons or explosives (including
fireworks, crossbows, pellet paint guns, air guns, spring-powered guns, slingshots, brass
knuckles, or knives with over a 6” blade).
2. Possessing, using, selling, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, and/or storing
empty cans or bottles in a room.
3. Illegally possessing, using, selling, or being under the influence of drugs or narcotics, and/or
possessing drug/narcotic paraphernalia.
4. Smoking in residence halls, stairways, and entrances.
5. Keeping or having a pet anywhere on campus that is not registered through the Student
Services office as a Service Animal or Emotional Support Animal.
6. Burning incense or candles; electric warmers are permitted but no lit candles.
7. Leaving food out. Food should be stored in refrigerators or sealed containers.
8. Damaging walls or furniture with nails, screws, and marking pens or pencils of any kind. 9.
Tampering with fire extinguishers or any other fire protection device.

10. Removing window screens.
11. Propping open an outside locked door.
12. Removing furniture from a dorm room or lobby.
13. Failing to observe posted visitation rules and policies.
14. Loitering in the lobbies, on the streets, or other areas after the posted curfew.
15. Playing of musical instruments, radios, or other electronic devices in an excessively loud
manner in dorm rooms, streets, parking lots, or other areas of campus.
16. Using loud or obscene language.
17. Allowing a visitor from the opposite sex into the residence hall.
18. Talking loudly, running, and roughhousing in the rooms, hallways, or lobby.
19. Entering the hallway, lounge, or being outside without proper attire.
20. Entering or leaving the room through the window.
21. Entering or leaving through emergency door exits.
22. Allowing minors in residence halls without permission from the Dorm Director or Vice
President of Student Services.
23. Participation in illegal gambling activities.
24. Vulgar, obscene, and/or offensive material will not be allowed on the windows or doors.
25. Security Cameras

Disciplinary Action
Each case is handled on an individual basis, and any infraction of the residence hall rules and
regulations may cause immediate eviction from campus housing.

Residence Hall Lounge Use
A lounge is provided for all the hall residents to use and enjoy. One person or group shall not
dominate the use of the lounge through dissemination of loud music, loud and obnoxious
behavior or voices, or physical use of the room to the point that other students cannot use the
room for their enjoyment as well. Within this context, such things as television, studying,
visiting, and small group table games are encouraged. Music players, dancing, and physical
activities are not permitted.
Upon special request, groups may use the lounge for movie parties, short birthday parties, etc.
These events shall not take place on a regular basis by the same residents to the point of
domination of the lounge and should be approved by the Residence Hall Director.

Music players are to be used in the student’s room at a level not offensive to others. The
Residence Hall Directors will determine if the volume is too loud. Such things as aerobics,
dancing, or other physical activities can take place in a students’ room or the appropriate activity
center on campus.
Indecent or obscene language or yelling and loud voices are inappropriate anywhere on campus.
All-night sleeping in the lounge is prohibited.
Suspended Student Restriction
No student who has been suspended from the College shall be permitted on the campus of
Ranger College during the period of such suspension without prior written approval of the
President or the Dean of Students. A student evicted from student housing will not be permitted
to visit any dormitory without prior written approval from the Dean of Students.