At SUNY Broome Community College, we work with students to foster their growth not just academically, but emotionally, culturally, ethically, socially, psychologically, and spiritually. Knowing that living on campus is an integral part of our students’ overall collegiate experience, we have carefully developed a program that allows for our students’ educational and personal development.

In doing so, we ask that each student take responsibility for their own experience. We serve as guides and advocates while our students experience collegiate life on their own terms.

Living in a community goes beyond the neighborhood and is now a global endeavor. Students will be exposed to various cultures while living on campus and it is expected that each student develop an appreciation for the differences amongst one another.

Lastly, we expect that all students take advantage of the wide variety of opportunities afforded to them while they are students at SUNY Broome Community College. There are many cultural, social, academic, and developmental activities available, all organized to assist every student’s growth academically and globally.

• The Student Village opened in fall of 2014.
• The Student Village can house approximately 342 students in 57 six-person apartments.
• Students from across the country and around the world come to SUNY Broome Community College and reside on campus.
• The Student Village has a computer lab, classroom, and study space.

Apartment and Room Information

The average single bedroom is 9ft x 11ft and the average double bedroom is 10ft x 16ft. Each floor contains a lounge and study areas.

Each apartment in the Student Village has a kitchen, living room, two bathrooms, and four bedrooms.

The average single bedroom is 9ft x 11ft and the average double bedroom is 10ft x 16ft. Each floor contains a lounge and study areas.

Each apartment comes fully furnished with the following:

• Living room: 3-seat couch, 2 chairs, 1 TV stand, 1 end table and 1 coffee table.
• Bedrooms: 1 extra-long twin size bed which is 80” x 36”, 1 wardrobe, 1 small dresser, 1 desk, and 1 chair.
• Kitchen: 1 full size refrigerator, 1 electric oven/stovetop, kitchen cabinets, and 1 kitchen table with 2 chairs, and 1 microwave oven.

Each apartment has 2 full bathrooms.  Each bathroom has 1 shower and 1 pressure-assisted toilet.  New for Fall 2023 – shower curtains are being provided.  Students should hand-wash them as needed. 

Housing Eligibility Information

Students must meet the requirements set forth below in order to be eligible to live in the on-campus housing at SUNY Broome Community College known as the Student Village. When available, rooms in the Student Village are granted on a first come, first serve basis, but only after all the eligibility requirements set forth below are met.  As rooms become available, student will be contacted and offered a room.

Age Requirement:

All residents of the Student Village must be at least eighteen (18) years old by December 31 of the year during which occupancy shall commence; contact housing@sunybroome.edu, if you do not meet this requirement.

Course Load:

All students in the Student Village must be matriculated at SUNY Broome Community College, enrolled as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits), and in good academic and disciplinary standing.  The Director of Housing & Residential Life, or designee, shall have the discretion to terminate a Housing License if a student residing in the Student Village is no longer enrolled at SUNY Broome Community College as a matriculated and/or full-time student.

Financial Requirements:

A $300 deposit must be paid to apply for a room in the Student Village.  In the event that a room in the Student Village is unavailable at the time of application, this deposit will be used to secure the student a spot on the waiting list.

Financial Obligations, including Financial Aid and Student Account paperwork, must be satisfied prior to completion before a student can be offered a space within the Student Village.

This includes completing your FAFSA and TAP applications, and submitting your Certificate of Residency.  Refer to the Financial Aid Website for further information.

Although rare, if students are approved to reside in the Student Village as part-time or non-matriculated student, they may not receive full financial aid – in this case, it is important to understand that the student is still responsible for the remaining financial obligation.

Health Records:

Students must comply with vaccine and immunization requirements of the SUNY Broome Community College.

Conduct Requirement:

A student’s failure to adhere to the Student Code of Conduct at SUNY Broome Community College may render them ineligible for a room in the Student Village.  Such eligibility shall be at the discretion of the Director of Housing & Residential Life, or designee.

Students may be subject to a criminal background check prior to being offered a room in the Student Village.  Any student who signs a Housing License for a room in the Student Village shall be deemed to have authorized a criminal background check to be done.

Standards for Academic Progress:

All students residing in the Student Village must meet the Standards for Academic Progress (SAP) set forth by SUNY Broome Community College.  In general, the following standards apply:

Credits Attempted	Minimum Cumulative GPA
12-20	1.50
Over 20-40	1.75
Over 40	2.00
Credits Attempted	Credits Earned
20	12
40	26
60	40

Refer to the Registrar’s Website for further information.

The following are highlights from the Housing License, which all residents of the Student Village must agree to and abide by. Every resident of the Student Village should read and understand the Housing License as it is a legal and binding document. You can review the full Housing License.

• You are signing a contract for a specific period of time, typically for the full academic year.
• If you decide to move off campus, but are still enrolled at SUNY Broome, you will still be charged for housing for the entire term of your contract.
• Students residing on campus are required to purchase a meal plan; typically, a minimum of fourteen (14) meals per week from the College meal plan options.
• Having guests come over and visit is AWESOME, as long as everyone in the apartment is on board. There may be guest restrictions due to COVID; or requirements such as showing proof of Vaccination (Vaccination Card or NY Excelsior Pass).
• Make sure you get RENTER’S INSURANCE. Better safe than sorry.
• Amongst many policies, if a student is found to be in possession of or using alcohol or non-prescribed drugs or paraphernalia, they face being removed from housing.

Again, these are just a few important points. Please make sure that you read and understand the entire Housing License. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Housing Office.

As you enter the hall you will notice a front desk staffed with students/staff – typically 24/7, but based on staffing availability. Front desk attendants are responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Should you have any questions you can reach out to them at any time. This area is where you can pick up your mail.

For those who like fitness, next to the front desk you have access to a weight room with many options available to students of all skill levels.  There is also a computer lab inside of the Student Village. How handy is that? You can roll out of bed and right to our computer lab. Additionally, the first floor lounge includes a ping pong and pool table, with equipment available at the front desk.

The Student Village has both heat and air conditioning. Each apartment’s temperature is controlled centrally so that all residents can remain comfortable all year.

The Student Village prides itself on being an attractive building as well. We have our own facilities staff dedicated to the upkeep of the hall. Although we don’t clean up after individual residents, we do clean common spaces, salt the sidewalks in the winter, and are available to help take care of any issues that may arise during your time at the Student Village.

Resident Assistants (RAs)

Resident Assistants are student staff members who live in the Student Village, with 1-2 RAs assigned to each floor. RAs are selected on the basis of leadership and other personal qualities that enable them to assist residential students with concerns and everyday issues.

Facilities Assistant (FA)

The Facilities Assistant (FA) supports the maintenance and upkeep of the Student Village, under the direction of the FOL.

Facilities Operations Lead (FOL)

The Facilities Operations Lead (FOL) Director is responsible for the overall upkeep of the Student Village. The FOL works with vendors to ensure that the building is physically up to standard and is safe and supportive for occupants. This includes repairing items, and cleaning as needed.

Assistant Director of Residential Life (ADRL)

The Student Village, and RAs are supervised by the Assistant Director of Residential Life. The AD is a full-time professional staff member who resides in the building. They work to establish and maintain a healthy and safe community in the residence halls through community building, programming, and student conduct responsibilities.

Assistant Director of Housing (ADH)

The Assistant Director of Housing is responsible for assisting students with transitioning to residential living, housing placements, oversight of our housing software, and collaborates with the facilities team.  The AD is a full-time professional staff member who resides in the building. The AD supports the Assistant Director of Residential Life in secondary supervision of the RAs, as well as with community building and student conduct responsibilities.

Director of Housing & Residential Life

The Director is responsible for all aspects of the program at SUNY Broome Community College. The Director provides direction for training and programming activities. Additional responsibilities also include housing management, technology management, budget oversight, a link to health and safety, and program development.

Personal Care

• Band-Aids/First aid kit
• Hangers for your clothes
• Iron and ironing board
• Laundry basket or bag
• Laundry supplies
• Rolls of quarters for vending machines
• Small sewing kit

Entertainment

• Board games and playing cards
• Video game system
• Camera
• Books
• Bluetooth Speaker
• Television
• DVD player, DVD’s
• Power strip with surge protector

Kitchen

• Cups and glasses
• Dishcloths, dish towels, and dish soap
• Dishes and cooking utensils that are microwave safe (microwave provided in the kitchen)
• Eating & cooking utensils
• Food and snacks (should you want to cook in the apartment)
• Paper towels and napkins
• Pots and pans
• Garbage bags (a 32-gallon garbage can is provided for the apartment to share)
• Cleaning supplies: mop, broom, dust pan, cleaning solution, vacuum
• Small appliances: toaster, coffeemaker, blender, hand mixer, food processer, etc.

Bedroom

• Alarm clock (w/Battery Backup)
• Clothes and shoes for all seasons
• Personal computer with ability to access a wireless signal (to access the campus network). There are NO Ethernet ports available in the Student Village.
• Twin-XL bed sheets, blankets and at least one pillow
• Mattress pad
• Personal garbage can and garbage bags

Bathroom

• Cleaning supplies
• Plunger
• Air freshener (no wall plugins)
• New for Fall 2023 – shower curtains are being provided.  Students should hand-wash them as needed. 
• Bath rugs
• Toilet paper
• Toiletries
• Towels and washcloths
• Shared garbage can and garbage bags

Other Belongings

• Prescription medications
• Calendar with family/friends’ birthdays highlighted
• Desk supplies
• Flashlight
• Stationery, stamps, envelopes, & address book
• Text books
• Umbrella
• Framed pictures of family and friends
• A fan

PLEASE REVIEW THIS LIST CAREFULLY

These items are prohibited in or around the Student Village and violators are subject to immediate action and/or removal by College personnel. The Housing Office reserves the right to authorize personnel to confiscate these items, as well as any item deemed to be a danger to the individual, other residents or College property at any time. Confiscated items must be picked up by the resident within thirty (30) days of confiscation for the purpose of taking the item off-campus. Residents are responsible for any charges related to confiscated items including, but not limited to, storage, fines, or transport. All confiscated items which are not timely picked up and taken home may be disposed of by the Housing Office or staff.

o   Animals/pets of any kind; except fish that are kept in bowls that do not require filters, heaters, or lights
o   Candles (with or without wicks; decorative or otherwise), fireworks, explosives, charcoal/gas grills, oil lamps, incense or any combustible device (i.e., gasoline, benzene, flammable liquids, chemicals)
o   Dartboards of any kind including magnetic, felt or plastic tipped darts
o   Electrically amplified instruments, including DJ equipment, drum sets and electric guitars
o   Extension cords or multi-plug outlets (power strips with surge protectors are permitted)
o   Radio antennas, satellite dishes or any object that protrudes from a window or attaches to the exterior of the building
o   Firearms, weapons, or other dangerous instruments which may cause injury or damage to person or property. This includes, but is not limited to: firearms, B­B guns, paintball guns, fireworks, knives, swords, brass knuckles and archery equipment
o   Halogen lamps, lava lamps or other high-intensity lamps including torchier lamps, spider lamps or any upward facing bowl lamps
o   Kitchen appliances are allowed in the kitchen area only. No oil fryers, microwaves, or refrigerators exceeding 4.0 cubic ft.
o   Kegs & beer balls, alcohol cans/bottles (full or empty), beer pong tables, funnels, shot glasses, wine or any other item affiliated with the consumption or possession of alcohol (including those beers designated “non-alcoholic”)
o   Live-cut Christmas trees & flammable decorations
o   Strings of lights (LED lights NO LONGER ALLOWED)
o   Waterbeds, air mattresses, hot tubs, jacuzzis, bed lofts, or cinder blocks
o   Bed risers
o   Curtains or wall tapestries
o   Weightlifting apparatus (barbells, free weights, exercise machines, pull up bars etc.)
o   Wireless routers from external providers
o   Portable heaters or air conditioners
o   Plugin air fresheners
o   Alcohol and Drugs, as well as paraphernalia: hookahs, beer bongs, funnels, pipes, grinders, etc.

The Swarm

The Swarm is a student portal where campus life programs are posted, clubs post recruitment flyers, and where students can connect. It is our way of having all of the fun located in one spot. We encourage all students to check it out. Log­in once and you will be hooked.

Activities

Campus activities, such as the COLAA (Clubs, Organizations, Leadership, Activities, and Athletics) Expo, the Giving of the Toys, Common Hour events, Athletic events, club meetings and activities, free music performances and contests are regularly available to all students. Check out The Swarm to see what is coming up.

Clubs, Organizations and Honor Societies

Would you like to share your interests in a curriculum, hobby, or sport?
Would you like to focus your energies on some new exciting activity?
Would you like to meet new, interesting people?

Join a club!

A list of clubs can be found on The Swarm. I told you we use it a lot.

Can’t find the right fit for you, starting a new club is easy!  All you need is a minimum of 5 students (you and four other students.) After that, reach out to Student Activities for help with the rest!

Contact Student Activities for additional information at StudentActivities@sunybroome.edu.

Common Hour

Each Thursday at 11:00AM, the campus holds a variety of Common Hour programs. Very few classes are held at this time to allow you to attend everything from lectures and discussion sessions to game shows in the cafeteria. The schedule of events is built right into the calendar. All you have to do is show up, and . . . they’re free!

Volunteer

Whether through service learning classes, service clubs or individual projects, SUNY Broome provides a number of opportunities for you to better our community and our world. You can grow in your career or just help with a cause that interests you with hands-on experiences.

Student Assembly

Did you know you can represent SUNY Broome’s student body and have a strong voice on campus through our Student Assembly? Why not start building your leadership skills and/or resume by running for office as an SA Senator or Executive Officer?

You will benefit by gaining leadership and teamwork skills, meet campus leaders, and earn money for all your hard work. If you have a problem, concern or idea, stop in and see your Student Assembly! Contact them at 607-778-5152.

Theater

SUNY Broome’s “Little Theater Players” invite you to experience classic works by the world’s great playwrights, as well as new works and laboratory productions. While receiving professional training in Stanislavski-based method acting and “Viewpoints” work, students also study directing, stagecraft, playwriting and dance. Our theater students prove that “there’s no business like show business,” so come and join them in the Little Theater for an enriching and entertaining night out.

Continuing Education

Meet new people who share your interests, learn a new hobby, hone your work skills, or have fun exploring something new! There is something for everyone to enjoy with non-credit classes through SUNY Broome Continuing Education.

Athletics

The following is a list of SUNY Broome athletic teams which regularly compete with other NJCAA teams. Whether you want to watch and cheer or join the team, we have a spot for you. The following teams are ready to have you cheer them on:

• Baseball (men’s)
• Basketball (women’s and men’s)
• Cross Country (women’s and men’s)
• Esports (women’s and men’s)
• Soccer (women’s and men’s)
• Softball (women’s)
• Track & Field (women’s and men’s)
• Volleyball (women’s)

Check out what Broome Athletics has to offer!

Intramurals

Is your interest in sports more recreational than intense? Consider joining an intramural event. Lots of students on campus do . . . just for the fun of it. Contact the Athletics Office, at intramurals@sunybroome.edu about participating in the following events:

• 3 V 3 Basketball
• Basketball Skills Contest
• Co-ed Volleyball
• Indoor Soccer
• Dodgeball
• Badminton
• Bench Press Contest
• and much, much more.

And last but certainly not least…

Student Village In-House Programming

What’s better than going to hang out with some friends just a few feet from your door?

Our regular activities are developed to allow students to have fun while they create/build community with one another. This could be a scavenger hunt, where residents have to find out information about the college community, or a “get to know your neighbor” style gameshow where we hope that residents get to know each other on a more personal level.

We have movie nights and socials, study groups and faculty lectures. All with the hope that you have the best experience possible.

The College has an outstanding security record. This is due to our excellent Public Safety staff and procedures, as well as features like secure card access readers, blue light emergency phone stations, state-of-the-art smoke/heat alarm systems, camera monitoring system, and 24-hour Public Safety presence around campus. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Report any unusual, dangerous, illegal, harassing, or otherwise unsafe behaviors to a Housing and Residential Life staff member or to Public Safety at 607-778-5083. In an emergency please dial 911. Broome County dispatch will dispatch our officers along with additional community officers if needed. Don’t ever hesitate to call for help. Don’t be embarrassed. We are here to assist you.

As you enter the hall you will notice that anyone entering the hall will need an access key. Your assigned key will grant you access past the front doors, your wing doors, your apartment door, and your bedroom door. These security features are in place to best ensure that only approved residents and guests are permitted within the Student Village.

Public Safety

The Office of Public Safety provides Law Enforcement and related services to the college community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All Public Safety Peace Officers are sworn NYS Peace Officers. They are not security. These are New York State Officers. Our officers have been trained in emergency medical procedures, first aid, CPR and incident de-escalation. They conduct patrols on campus and within the Student Village.

Although the goal is to mitigate inappropriate behavior as quickly as possible, on campus we have a community policing model. Unless they are on a call, our officers will stop by rooms, visit events, and just hang out with the students. We want to work with the students in creating a community where everyone feels safe and respected.

Crime Prevention Tips

Criminals who see an opportunity for gain will take risks. Assault and robberies can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. If we work together, we can stop crime before it occurs. Crime reduction on campus requires the continued active support of the College community.

The best defense against crime is to take adequate precautions, and always practice good personal safety. Precaution and prevention are the most effective tools that can be used to reduce the chances of falling victim to a crime. Know the current environment and be alert at all times, whether at home, out walking (especially at night), driving or at work.

At Home, or Your Apartment

• Keep doors and windows locked when at home to keep out unwanted visitors.
• Lock all doors and windows whenever exiting. Even the best locks won’t work if you do not use them.
• Don’t automatically open the door when someone knocks. Use the peep hole in the front door to see who is there.
• When strangers ask to use personal phones, offer to make the necessary call but don’t let the person into the room.
• Do not loan room keys to anyone.

When Walking

• Know the locations of blue-light courtesy call boxes along daily routes.
• Plan routes in advance. Stay away from alleys, fields, and dark areas. Avoid shortcuts.
• Walk on lighted walkways on campus.
• Don’t walk alone. Walk with a friend, especially at night.
• Use Broome County buses. Wait for the bus with a friend.
• If being followed, change directions and head for a public place.
• Have keys ready to enter a car, room, or apartment immediately.
• Don’t accept rides from strangers. Don’t hitchhike.

School Cancellations

A listing of daily class cancellations is available.  Please utilize local television, radio or the SUNY Broome website for closing information. Please refrain from calling the media or the College.

SUNY Broome RAVE Alert

RAVE is an emergency messaging system that will text, call, email, or fax you a message in the event of a campus emergency. Emergency messages can be weather related closings, fire alerts, active shooter events, or other emergencies requiring campus authorities to send you instructions of what to do during the emergency. To sign up for RAVE Alert sign on to your MyCollege account and click on the RAVE Alert link in your launch pad.

Closed Campus Hours

Between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am, the College is generally closed. College Community members are prohibited from entering any campus building when the College is closed. However, the Student Village remains open, and when applicable, guests are allowed to visit outside of those closed hours.

Cross Streets and Crosswalks

For the safety of pedestrians, when crossing the street both on Front Street and on the campus, please use the cross-walks and traffic signals to cross the street safely.

Emergency Messages

If someone needs to contact a resident in case of an emergency, call the Public Safety Office at 607-778-5083. Public Safety will try to reach the resident in collaboration with the residential life staff.

Safety Escorts

If available, Public Safety officers can escort college community members who are on campus late in the evening. Call 607-778­-5083 to utilize this service.

Policies are listed in alphabetical order.

All individuals are responsible for their behavior while a member of the SUNY Broome community. This includes students, and their guests. Individuals will be held responsible for their behavior during SUNY Broome academic and non-academic activities that take place both on and/or off campus.

In addition to the full Rules of Student Conduct, students residing in the Student Village have a variety of rules that they must abide by that are found within this handbook, the Housing License, and on the website.

Students who have guests and/or visitors not affiliated with SUNY Broome housing must inform them of the rules and regulations. Students may be held accountable for their guests’ actions. The following rules and regulations are implemented to help ensure the peaceful enjoyment of apartments in a safe and clean environment.

Abandoned Property

Any personal property that remains in a room upon termination of the license shall be deemed abandoned and may be disposed of by Housing in its sole discretion. Housing may, in its discretion, make efforts to notify a student and/or a student’s parent or guardian that property has been found in a room. Neither Housing, SUNY Broome, nor their agents or contractors assume any responsibility for any such property at any time, regardless of any course of action taken.

Animals/Pets

Animals/Pets of any kind are prohibited, except fish that are kept in bowls that do not require filters, heaters, or lights.

Exceptions are made for service animals. Emotional support animals are not service animals and must have documented approval from the College prior to the animal being brought into housing.

Apartment Agreements

The Housing & Residential Life staff will assist residents with establishing community living standards within their apartments by conducting apartment agreement meetings as necessary. Failure to comply with the agreement may result in further documentation and a possible conduct violation.

Appliances

All apartments are equipped with a stove, microwave oven and a full-sized refrigerator. Coffee makers, toasters and other cooking devices are to be used in the kitchen area only. Students are not to use their oven to heat their apartment; leaving the oven on, open, and unattended can result in loss of use of the oven in that apartment.

All additional appliances must be UL-approved. Additional microwaves and oil-based fryers are prohibited. Air conditioners, space heaters, halogen lamps, and multi-bulb ‘octopus’ lamps are not permitted. Appliances may not be left unattended while in use.

Attendance/Student Success

Student Village residents are expected to be actively engaged in a full-time academic schedule. This includes the expectation of not only attending classes, but also doing the course work for each class. Students experiencing difficulty in any course are strongly encouraged to speak with the course instructor, speak with their advisor, and make use of any and all academic support services provided free of charge at the College. Free academic support is available to all students, including tutoring services.

Students who are determined to not be attending a full-time course load may be subject to removal from campus housing at any time during the semester.

Bicycles

Bicycles are not permitted inside the Student Village. There are bicycle racks adjacent to the outside of the building.

Check In/Check Out

Established check-in and check-out procedures must be followed by each student. At the beginning of each semester, each new student must check in at the designated location as indicated in the instruction emails. Students will then receive key fobs and sign room condition reports with the Housing staff. When the student moves out of the room, they must turn in all key fobs and have the room checked.  Failure to do so immediately will result in a lock change charge.

Complaints

Issues concerning housing should be brought to the attention of the Resident Assistant (RA), and if not resolved, should be brought to the attention of an Assistant Director (AD).

Cooking

Cooking is allowed only in apartment kitchen areas. Residents are encouraged to cook with the kitchen appliances provided in the residence halls. It is expected that residents wishing to cook will apply all fire safety precautions and observe good cooking practices. It is recommended that residents regularly clean the stove drip pans to prevent residue build up that could result in excessive smoke or fire.

Damages and Vandalism

Residents of the Student Village are responsible for any loss/damage to personal property, College property, property of BCC Housing Development I, LLC, and property of BCC Housing Development Corporation (BCCHDC).

Anyone causing damages, whether intentionally or by accident must report the incident to their Resident Assistant. Damages occurring during the academic year will be invoiced to the resident. Damage or vandalism in an apartment will be split to all residents of the apartment, while damage to common area property will be assessed and divided equally among all resident students on a specific floor or all those living in the building.

Sample Damage Charges

This list is just a sample, and can increase or decrease at any given time based on availability of supply, and costs.

Chair (upholstered)	$475.00
Clean appliance	$40.00 each
Clean bathroom	$50.00
Clean common area	$200.00
Desk	$300.00
Desk chair	$140.00
Dresser wardrobe	$750.00
Garbage Can	$50.00
Kitchen chair	$130.00
Lockset for mailbox	$30.00
Lockset for bedroom	$250.00
Light fixtures	$40.00-150.00
Paint room	$50.00/wall
Remove trash	$30.00
Remove personal items	$30.00 & up/per
Repair/replace front electronic door	$500.00 & up
Repair hole in wall	$30.00-100.00 & up
Replace bed headboard	$120.00
Replace bedroom door	$300.00
Replace key-fob	$75.00
Replace light cover	$40.00-150.00
Replace mattress	$170.00-215.00
Replace microwave	$275.00
Replace window blinds	$150.00/per
Replace window screen	$50.00
Smoke detector	$100.00
Sofa (upholstered)	$775.00
Thermostats	$65.00
Toilet paper dispenser	$35.00
Towel bar	$35.00

Dangerous Materials

Firearms and other weapons are not permitted on campus or in the residence halls at any time.

This includes, but is not limited to, hunting rifles, hand guns, paintball guns, BB guns, very realistic looking toy guns or replicas, switchblades, gravity knives, bows and arrows, stun guns, self-defense spray devices, ammunition of any kind and any martial arts weapons (i.e. chukka sticks, throwing stars, etc.).

Resident’s may possess crafting xacto knives, kitchen knives (stored and utilized only in the kitchen area), and/or multi-use utility tools with a knife blade no longer than two inches (2″).

Use of any object against another person will be considered a serious breach of the Housing License, and is probable cause for immediate removal from housing.

Decorations

For your comfort, you are encouraged to decorate your apartment. We ask that you take care in the decoration of the apartment as well as in the removal of those decorations. Please do not use nails. Use tape on concrete walls, and Funtac® on sheetrock to hang decorations on walls. We do not allow students to paint walls. Charges will be assessed if decorations cause damage to the walls, doors, windows, or furnishings. NO decorations can be hung on the ceiling.

Dismissal

Serious and/or repeat violations of the Housing rules and policies can result in removal from the Student Village. Students receiving an order to vacate as a result of a disciplinary hearing may have as few as 24 hours to vacate their apartment. In such cases, no refunds will be granted, the security deposit will be forfeited, and students will have full liability for their housing costs. Students will also be banned from the Student Village and the property grounds, with threat of arrest for violators. If considered a risk to the student population, a student may be asked to vacate their room and apartment, and the Student Village immediately.

Diversity

The Housing & Residential Life Office will not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to providing an open environment free from discrimination, harassment, and prejudice. Part of the College experience is allowing members of the community to be respected and valued for who they are.

Fire Safety Rules

The Student Village is equipped with many safety features, including a fire suppression system (sprinklers) throughout the building. In addition, annual fire safety inspections are conducted by local and state officials. Any failed or successful attempt to dismantle or bypass any of these safety features is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, security cameras, building access doors, exterior and interior safety lights, sprinkler system and fire alarm system. Residents are expected to observe fire code regulations. Violators of these regulations are subject to student conduct action, payment of any damages, and fines. The fine for setting off a smoke or fire detector, sprinkler system or fire extinguisher within a building as a result of negligence, misuse or abuse can range from $100-$1000 plus the cost of damages. Personal items that are in violation of the fire code will be confiscated and tagged. All confiscated items which are not picked up and taken home within thirty (30) days will be disposed of by the Housing & Residence Life staff.

• At no time should anything be hung from a sprinkler head, and covering heat or smoke detectors is not permitted.
• Stairwell doors leading to hallways should be kept closed.
• Hallways must be kept clear at all times. Furniture and personal belongings such as trunks, boxes, and drying racks may not be placed in the hallways.
• Fireworks and firecrackers are not permitted in the residence halls.
• Smoking and smoking devices are prohibited in the Student Village. Residents may be documented for any evidence of smoking that is found in their room. Residents may only smoke in the on-campus smoking gazebos. Please see the campus map for more details.
• Bedroom furniture must allow at least a 36 inches clear walkway from the opposite side of the bedroom or common area to the door.
• No additional outside furniture is allowed in the Student Village.
• Residents may not store anything on top of their armoire/closets.
• Wall decorations are limited to 20 percent of each wall of the room. Wall decorations cannot cover windows, such as blankets or tapestries, and must be at least 18 inches below the ceiling height.
• Lighting or heating devices that produce an open flame are prohibited in the Student Village. This includes but is not limited to candles, kerosene lamps, lava lamps, and lamps with the globe facing upward, such as torchier lamps. Residents are also not allowed to have multi-arm/octopus lamps.
• Personal heaters or portable/window air-conditioners are prohibited.
• Flammable holiday decorations such as live Christmas trees (cut or balled), wreaths made from pine boughs, and untreated bunting are not permitted in the building.
• Only SUNY Broome wiring is allowed in rooms with the following exceptions: U.L. listed power strips with circuit breaker, and power surge protection. Power strips may not be used in a series to gain greater lengths and ceiling fixtures may not be installed. Electrical cords must not be used unsafely (under carpets, in pathways, taped down, etc.). Spliced, taped or frayed cords must not be used. Multi-outlet devices such as adapters, cubes, plug-in air fresheners etc., are prohibited. Extension cords are prohibited.
• Electrical cords and data cables cannot be installed from room to room where their existence may cause tripping hazard, nor can they be run through the ceiling tiles.
• Plug-in air fresheners are prohibited.
• Combustible liquids such as gasoline, turpentine, charcoal lighter, diesel fuel, liquid propane tanks or cylinders and self-starting charcoal are prohibited from being stored in the building.
• Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles, mopeds, and motorbikes, are not allowed in the building.
• Lithium Battery operated vehicles, such as e-bikes or hover boards, are not permitted to be stored or charged within the Student Village.
• Do not leave food unattended in the microwave or on the stove.

Fire Evacuation Procedures

The steps outlined below are taken to help ensure the welfare of each student and staff member. They must know the proper procedures for the evacuation of a building during a fire alarm, and everyone in the building must evacuate when the alarm is going off.

• Feel your room door and metal edge to see if warm. If warm, remain in room and call for help
• Wake roommates and apartmentmates as long as it is safe
• Close windows
• Turn on lights
• Close doors
• Exit by using stairs. Do not use elevators.
• If the alarm stops ringing, continue to evacuate building
• Clear building by at least 200 feet and go to designated staging area (the campus Library)
• Wear appropriate clothing if possible
• Remain clear of service roads and parking lots, so emergency vehicles may pass

Full-Time Status

All students in the Student Village must be matriculated at SUNY Broome Community College, enrolled as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits), and in good academic and disciplinary standing.  The Director of Housing & Residential Life, or designee, shall have the discretion to terminate a Housing License if a student residing in the Student Village is no longer enrolled at SUNY Broome Community College as a matriculated and/or full-time student.

Appeals to this must be submitted in writing to Housing prior to the course-load dropping below 12 credits; you can email housing@sunybroome.edu.

Guest Policy

A guest is defined as any person, who is not currently a student village resident, visiting the building or a student village resident that is visiting an apartment that they are not assigned. Please keep in mind that you must consult with your roommates and get their consent for your guest to visit your residential space before you can begin the guest registration process. While residents are currently permitted to have up to two (2) day guests or one (1) overnight guest in their residential space, all roommates are responsible for ensuring that their apartment never exceeds the maximum capacity of ten (10) total occupants. This will require advanced planning and coordination.

Current residents do not need to register as day guests.  However, current residents do need to register as overnight guests in any apartment that they are not assigned.  All residents are required to abide by the number of guests allowed, as well as the overnight guest limitations stated within this policy. Residents who are guests in an apartment outside of their own, may not be left unattended; a resident of the apartment needs to be present and act as a host.

Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests and as a host may be charged through the student code of conduct. Residents should inform their guests of all policies, as guests must comply with any college policy and/or any local, state, or federal law, rule, or regulations. Residents are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the RA on-duty if there is ever a conflict. Failure to comply with the residential guest policy may result in disciplinary action including probation or suspension from campus housing.

Day guests

• A “day guest” is to be considered any person, who is not a current student village resident, visiting a space between the hours of 10:00 am through 9:59 pm.
• Day guests are required to register at the front desk.
• Day guests are required to have their id and guest pass available at all times.
• Day guests must be accompanied by their host at all times.
• Residential students may host no more than two (2) “day guests” in their residential housing assignment at any given time.
• Current student village residents do not need to complete this check-in process; however, they must abide by the guest limit of each apartment (max 4 guests).
• Day guests who bring a vehicle and do not have a student parking pass will need to obtain a guest parking pass. Guest parking is located in lot #6 (behind the student village). Day guests with a student parking pass can follow the student parking policy. The guest parking pass will be obtained at time of check-in at the student village front desk.
• A mode of egress must not be obstructed – the presence of guests does not eliminate the need for an accessible and clear exit.
• Day guests must return their guest pass back to the front desk and check out.  Failure to return the guest pass and check out, may result in guest privilege removal for both the guest and host.

Overnight guests

• An “overnight guest” is considered any person, who is not a current student village resident, visiting a space beginning at 10:00pm or later, irrespective of intent to sleep in that space for the duration of that night or not.
• Overnight guests may be a non-student or a currently registered SUNY Broome student.
• Residential students may host one (1) “overnight guest” in their residential housing assignment (see limits below).
• Overnight guests must have prior approval (see instructions below), and are required to check in at the front desk.
• Overnight guests cannot stay on campus for more than three (3) consecutive nights, and no more than four (4) nights within a two (2) week period.
• Overnight guests are required to register at the front desk.
• Overnight guests are required to have their id and guest pass available at all times.
• Overnight guests must be accompanied by their host at all times.
• Overnight guests who bring a vehicle will need to obtain a guest parking pass. Guest parking is located in lot #6 (behind the student village). The guest parking pass will be obtained at time of check-in at the student village front desk.
• Overnight guests must return their guest pass back to the front desk and check out.  Failure to return the guest pass and check out, may result in guest privilege removal for both the guest and host.

Overnight guest limitations

• Residents may not have overnight guests under the age of 18, unless they are a current student village resident.
• Residents may only host one (1) overnight guest at a time.
• An apartment cannot host more than four (4) overnight guests at a time.
• Overnight guests are not allowed during the first two (2) weeks, and the last two (2) weeks of the semester. The office of housing and residential life will inform residents when the overnight requests form is open.
• Guests may not be left unattended; the host resident needs to accompany them at all times.

Overnight guest registration process

• In order for your request to be approved, you must do the following:
• Talk with roommates – so everyone is aware and approves the guest arrival information.
• Talk with your RA; if your RA is not available, you can reach out to another RA. An RA must submit your guest request two (2) business days prior to the arrival of your overnight guest.
  • For example, if you want a guest to arrive on Friday, your request must be submitted by 4:00 pm on the Wednesday prior.
  • Requests are not approved more than 5 days in advance of the guest’s arrival day.
• The information you will need to know:
  • Guest name (matches id)
  • Guest date of birth
  • Guest arrival date
  • Guest departure date

After you submit all information, you will receive a confirmation email from housing@sunybroome.edu.

Hall Openings/Closings

The move-in dates for residents of the Student Village are the Saturday before the first day of classes for the Fall semester and the Saturday before classes begin for the Spring semester.  Move-in must occur only during designated times. Residents must vacate the Student Village 24 hours after their last final exam during the fall and spring semesters. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Director of Housing & Residential Life or designee, a minimum of one week in advance.

The Student Village does not close for Thanksgiving or Spring Break; residents must register to let Housing know of their intent to remain in the building. The Student Village does close during Winter Break. Residents will not have access to their room or apartment during the break period.

When leaving for vacation periods, residents are responsible for the following:

• All windows and doors must be closed and locked;
• All window blinds must be drawn;
• The room and apartment must be clean;
• All wastebaskets must be emptied and all trash must be taken to designated locations;
• All perishable food items must be removed from refrigerators and rooms;
• All electronic appliances, excluding housing issued refrigerator, microwave and oven, must be unplugged. Personal mini-refrigerators only need to be unplugged during winter break;
• All personal items that will be needed during the break period must be taken by the student;
• The heat in the apartment must be lowered to 65 degrees and set to auto; and
• all valuable personal belongings must be removed.

SUNY Broome or the BCCHDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. A Housing & Residence Life staff member will check each room and apartment to ensure that the above guidelines have been followed.

Health and Safety Inspections

The College expects a certain level of cleanliness and certain safety standards to be maintained in the Student Village. It is the responsibility of all residents within an apartment to maintain a clean and healthy living environment. To ensure that this standard is met, the Housing & Residential Life staff will conduct regular “walk-throughs” of the apartments to make sure they are kept in a safe and sanitary condition.

In addition, there are yearly inspections completed by the State of New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC). These inspections are done to ensure that all students are residing in a safe and sanitary domicile. If a problem is noted in a room/apartment, residents will be given a written request to rectify the situation by a specific date. At that time, the room/apartment will be re-inspected. Failure to correct a documented problem may result in conduct action and possible sanctions.

Any fines that are imposed by the OFPC will be billed directly to the resident(s) responsible for the violation. In the case where the responsible party cannot be identified for a violation within an apartment, the amount will be split equally among the members of the apartment.

Keys and IDs

Residents will be issued a key fob that will provide access to the building and the student’s assigned apartment and bedroom. It is the resident’s responsibility to carry their fobs and SUNY Broome Student ID at all times and to present IDs when requested by a College official, member of the Housing & Residential Life staff, or employee of SUNY Broome.

Residents must report lost/stolen fobs to the Front Desk immediately. A lock change fee of $75.00 will be billed to the resident for immediate payment. There will be no refund once a lock change has been completed.

Lockouts

Residents who are locked out should go to the housing front desk, or find a housing staff member. A student ID must be presented at the time of the lockout. Housing & Residential Life staff members will only let residents into their assigned room. Upon the assistance for each lockout by a staff member, the resident will be required to verify that they are in possession of their key fob. Lockout assistance will be completed at the earliest time feasible to the Housing & Residential Life staff. Leaving room/apartment doors unlocked is not encouraged due to the inherit risks of personal injury and possible theft of property.

Maintenance Problems

If any SUNY Broome property in a room/apartment needs repair, submit a work order through the MyHousing Portal under service requests. Residents failing to report maintenance problems could be held responsible for any resulting damages. All repairs must be done by authorized College personnel only. Any unauthorized repairs may result in conduct action and/or additional damage charges. If the request has not been completed within ten (10) working days please notify the Assistant Director. For all after-hours maintenance-related emergencies, contact the staff member on duty at the housing front desk, or Resident Assistant on duty. All maintenance requests will be addressed as soon as possible; higher priority is given to more severe repairs.

Mandatory Hall/Floor Meetings

During the semester, certain floor and hall meetings will be designated as “mandatory” by the Housing & Residential Life staff. Residents must attend mandatory hall/floor meetings with their Resident Assistant and/or Assistant Director. Failure to attend these meetings could result in missing out on valuable information and it will be the responsibility of the resident to get the information. Residents will be held accountable for any information disseminated. Many meetings are not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that residents attend all meetings on their floor and for the hall so that they are aware of all information that is being provided for their benefit.

Prohibited Items & Behaviors

In addition to other items previously mentioned, the following are prohibited in or around the Student Village and violators are subject to immediate action and/or removal by College personnel. (There was nothing ‘following’ this – so maybe the new graphic?) The Department of Housing and Residential Life reserves the right to authorize personnel to confiscate any prohibited item or item deemed to be a danger to the individual, other residents or college property at any time. Confiscated items must be picked up by the resident within thirty (30) days of confiscation for the purpose of taking the item off-campus. Residents are responsible for any charges related to confiscated items including, but not limited to, storage or transport. All confiscated items which are not picked up and taken home may be disposed of by the Housing & Residential Life staff.

• Prohibited Lighting:
  • LED adhesive light strips or curtain lights are prohibited. This excludes adhesive LED lights on personal items – ex: TVs.
  • Residents can use string lights to decorate their rooms. There is a limit of 1 strand of LED string lights per room. This excludes battery operated lights. These string lights must be hung using command hooks, they can not be hung from the ceiling or on the wall within 18” of the ceiling.
  • Neon light signs
• Other items:
  • State, federal, or local signage. This includes street signs, traffic cones, and other items of the same nature.
  • Bed risers. The beds are already at a raised height and can not be raised further with risers of any kind.

Quiet Hours

Residents are members of a community and are expected to act responsibly and not to interfere with the rights, comfort, or safety of their roommates, apartmentmates or other residents. Excessive noise and disorderly behavior will not be tolerated.

Courtesy hours are in effect 24-hours a day. Residents have the right to ask (with the expectation of compliance) that fellow residents hold noise to a level that they will not be able to hear. If a resident does not comply with the request by a fellow resident or staff member, student conduct action may be taken.

In addition to courtesy hours, specific quiet hours are as follows:

• 10:00p.m. to Midnight: Sun-Thurs nights
• Midnight to 8:00a.m.: Mon-Fri mornings
• Midnight to 8:00a.m.: Sat-Sun mornings

During quiet hours, residents are requested to refrain from congregating in the hallway or lobby areas; loud talking, laughing, pounding, or running; and playing loud music, radios, television, or musical instruments. Quiet hours pertain to the interior and surrounding areas of the Student Village, including areas immediately surrounding the building.

Renters Insurance

SUNY Broome Community College and its affiliates do not accept responsibility for students’ personal property in the event of theft, fire, steam, flood, insufficient heat, loss or surges of electricity, the actions of a third party, and any other acts of nature resulting in the interruption of service or damage to personal belongings. Students are responsible for having private insurance either by being included in their parents’ home owners’ policy, or by purchasing renters insurance to protect themselves against loss.

Room Changes

Residents may not change rooms without the prior approval of Housing & Residential Life. Residents requesting room changes may contact the Assistant Director for more information. Room changes are not allowed during the first two weeks of each semester. Room changes are also not permitted during the last four weeks of the spring semester. Room change requests are granted at the discretion of Housing staff and in emergency situations

Room Entry

Housing & Residential Life reserves the right to authorize personnel to enter into any area of an apartment in the absence of the resident. The authorized personnel include, but are not limited to: Resident Assistants, Assistant Director, Graduate Residence Director, Director of Housing & Residential Life, Public Safety, and repair/maintenance personnel.

Housing staff will inspect rooms during semester breaks and other times designated by Housing staff. If it is believed that an immediate danger exists in a bedroom or apartment, staff will contact Public Safety for assistance. Examples of these situations include, but are not limited to; fire, possession of chemicals, explosives, weapons, or other items that would cause serious injury. The same procedure is prescribed if the danger involves assault or other acts constituting possible jeopardy to persons or property. Staff or residents may be asked to assist in an emergency situation requiring room entry which threatens immediate harm to the safety of individuals.

Staff may also enter into a resident’s room to eliminate disruptive noise from electronic equipment which may violate an individual’s right to sleep or study. This includes, but is not limited to, unattended stereos, televisions and alarm clocks.

State and federal laws govern entry of police officers and Public Safety officers into a resident’s room for purposes of investigation. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, officers in possession of a valid search/arrest warrant, hot pursuit, a safety emergency, or when a police officer/security officer has probable cause to believe a felony is being or has been committed by the individual therein.

Room Furnishings

Each resident room is fully furnished. Mattresses are to be used only on the provided bed frames. All beds must remain free standing on the floor, supported by legs attached to the bed frame. The Housing staff will take inventory during check-in and all items recorded on the inventory form must remain in the room at all times. Residents may be limited in the amount of personal furniture in each room/apartment. Damaged or missing furniture will be billed to the resident of the room. To avoid excessive mattress damage, it is strongly recommended that residents bring an extra-long twin mattress pad for their bed.

Smoking

There is to be absolutely NO smoking in the Student Village. This includes cigarettes, cigars, aromatic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, herbal cigars, hookahs, burning incense, and cannabis. SUNY Broome is a Smoke Free campus with the exception of two designated areas; the small white gazebos.

While marijuana use has certain legal authorization within the State of New York, no drugs, or paraphernalia are allowed on Federally funded College premises, including the Student Village.

Solicitation

Solicitation and sales of any service or product door to door in the Student Village or by way of the College telephone or mail system is prohibited. Solicitation and sales by registered student organizations of any service or product in the lobby must have the approval of the Director of Housing & Residential Life, or designee, at least one week prior to the planned sale. Commercial sales will not be allowed from individual resident rooms or other areas within the building. Residents may not use rooms as a place of business or for the purposes of solicitation or for any purpose other than as a residence. Advertisement, sale or solicitation of alcoholic beverages is not allowed.

Storage

Storage of resident belongings outside of the resident rooms is not provided. SUNY Broome and Housing assumes no responsibility for loss of personal property on the campus. Residents will not be compensated for loss of personal property in the residence halls during a regular semester, during a summer session, or over a vacation period. Housing staff may dispose of any belongings left by residents who have withdrawn, have been suspended, removed from housing, or who vacate their residence hall rooms for any other reason. Storage of guest/visitor property in a room/apartment is prohibited.

Campus Building Key

AT: Applied Technology
BB: Business Building
BC: B. C. Center (Child Care)
CAM: Calice Advanced Manufacturing Center
CS: Campus Services Building
DH: Decker Health Sciences Center
IC: Ice Center
LI: Cecil C. Tyrell Learning Resources Center (Library)
NS: Natural Science Center
PS: Public Safety
SB: Science Building
SC: Student Center*
SS: Student Services
SV: Student Village
TH: Paul F. Titchener Hall
WC: Darwin R. Wales Center (Administration)

*The Baldwin Gym and the West Gym are located in the Student Center (SC)

Personal Protection:

• Keep clothing and hair away from open flames and heating Appliances. Avoid wearing long or loose fitting clothing and tie long hair back.
• Use oven mitts or hot pads when handling heated items.
• Keep pot handles turned toward the center of the stove to avoid accidently knocking the pot off the stove.
• Keep pot lids handy in case you have to smother a fire.
• Know where the fire extinguisher is (under the sink- neatly labeled).

General Safety:

• Watch what you heat! Don’t get caught up tweeting, snapping, Facebooking, Instagramming, or doing homework.
• Use caution with electrical appliances.  Plug them directly into a wall outlet.  DO NOT use extension cords or multi-plug adapters.
• Replace appliances with frayed or cracker cords or exposed wires.
• Keep stoves, ovens, microwaves, and other appliances clean and ready for use.
• Wipe up any spills when they happen – grease and spills often cause the smoke detector to go off.
• Turn on the vent fan while cooking.  If it is not working correctly, submit a work order.
• Keep hot surfaces and the area near your cooking free from things that can melt or catch fire.
• Always read the directions provided on the label.
• Don’t just crank up the heat – most cookware you use is thin and heats up fast, which can cause food to burn or smoke.