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Moving to the Hilltop

Moving to the Hilltop

 

Message from Residence Life & Housing

We are so excited to welcome you to campus! We encourage you to review this page to gain access to important details about the measures we will be taking to ensure your safety, health, and well-being. If you have any follow-up questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or 205-226-4726. We look forward to seeing you soon, and go Panthers!

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    Move-In Information

    Move-in dates are announced by email each year. First-year students usually move in on the Friday before the first day of classes, typically on a Wednesday. Transfer and returning students move in on the Sunday before the first day of classes.

    Early-Arrival Dates: Dates are set each summer for student leaders who return to prepare for the beginning of the academic year, as well as for athletes according to NCAA guidelines for official move-in and pre-season start dates. Students who are a part of these groups have been confirmed and communicated with from their advisors and coaches.

    Please ensure your Panther Checklist is cleared and that you’ve printed a Panther Pass for all vehicles that will be assisting with move-in! We look forward to seeing you on the Hilltop very soon!

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    What to Bring/Not to Bring

    Things To Bring

    As you plan your journey to your new Hilltop home, remember that we supply your bed frame, mattress, chest of drawers, wardrobe, desk, and desk chair. As you pack, remember to throw these things in the car!

    • Standard Wattage Microwave (1000 Watts or less; it is better to only bring one for the room/suite to share)
    • Mini-Fridge (4.6 cubic ft, freezer attachment allowed--you will likely need to stack if more than one is brought to the room)
    • Alarm Clock
    • Blankets
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Clothes Hangers
    • Computer/Laptop
    • Curtains with Tension Rod (Blinds are provided)
    • Fan
    • First Aid Kit
    • Flashlight
    • Trash Bags
    • Laundry Supplies/Baskets
    • Mattress Pad/Topper
    • Bed Linens
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Pictures/Posters
    • Shower Caddy & Supplies
    • Shower Towels
    • Surge Protector 
    • Under-Bed Storage
    • Trashcan
    • Painter’s Tape or Command Strips that won’t damage walls

     

    Things To Leave at Home

    Living in a residence hall will be a unique experience you will remember for the rest of your life. We want to make sure you have the best possible living environment possible, so we ask you leave the following at home:

    • Candles, incense, fireworks or weapons
    • Halogen lamps
    • Pets, except fish in a small tank
    • Masking tape, duck/duct tape, nails, screws, or any other product that may damage paint or wall surfaces
    • No two-pronged extension cords -- only three prong cords are allowed
    • No hotplates, toasters, toaster ovens, or any electrical appliance with an open or exposed heating element
    • Wireless Routers or devices that may interfere with the provided wireless network
    • Self-Made Bed Risers or lofts of any kind
    • Alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia
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    Residential Accommodations


    Residential Accommodations are available to students who have documented disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

    Documentation will be required in order to fairly consider Residential Accommodation requests for disabilities. All requests are considered on a case by case basis by the Office of Residence Life and Coordinator of Accessibility, and when needed, in consultation with the Director of Counseling Services, and the Director of Health Services.

    For more information, contact the Office of Accessibility.
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    Policies and Procedures

    Residency Requirements

    All students are required to live on campus until they have obtained senior class standing. Those students from a 10-mile radius of the Birmingham area may reside with a parent or legal guardian. Admitted students may request to commute through submitting a Request to Commute Form. Requests will be reviewed by a committee and responded to on an ongoing basis.
     
    It is important to note that financial aid packages are generated based on being a residential student. Should a student be approved to have commuter status, financial aid may be impacted with reduced funding.

    Requests to be classified as a commuter student will be reviewed by the Commuter Request Committee based on the following criteria:

    • Distance from campus 
    • Financial hardship 
    • Family circumstances 
    • Students who enroll and are already 21 years of age 
    • Other relevant factors

     

    Roommate and Building Assignments

    No residential assignment is made on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation and to the extent specified by law, age or veteran status. No specific assignment based on a student's request is guaranteed. Each resident may select a roommate or roommates, as appropriate based during the application process. The College will determine re-assignments or other occupancy changes as necessary. In some cases, a Student may be reassigned to a different residential in the interest of order, health, safety, or welfare of the student, building, or College; written notice will be provided in these situations.

    Vacant Spaces and Consolidation

    To maximize occupancy and efficiency, the College reserves the right to consolidate rooms and move students if a vacant same gender spaces exist elsewhere in the same building in order to create an open room. Consolidation will occur at the beginning of each Fall and Spring term.

    The College may reassign a vacant space in a room or apartment at any time. While efforts are made to notify students of any changes, a new roommate may be assigned without prior notification. If a room or apartment is not entirely occupied and the Office of Residence Life does not anticipate assigning an eligible new roommate, students may be offered an opportunity to pay the privatization rate for the vacant space from the date of vacancy through the remainder of the semester to ensure the space remains vacant. If a student pays the privatization rate for Fall semester and space demand is high for Spring semester, the Office of Residence Life may assign a student to that space for the term.

    Compliance with Birmingham-Southern College Policies and Procedures

    Every student at Birmingham-Southern College must comply with all Federal, State, local, and College laws, rules, and regulations, including those outlined in the Housing Agreement and Student Handbook. Students are expected to know their Rights and Responsibilities as well as the policies and procedures outlined in the Housing Agreement and Student Handbook. At all times, students must respect the rights and property of all community members in the residence halls, apartment building, and Greek communities, regardless of their background, beliefs, values, or attitudes.

    Each resident agrees to accept responsibility and be held accountable for his or her actions, for proper use and care of the residential facility, assigned space, common areas, and all other College property, and for the action of his or her guest(s). Students should ensure guests comply with all College policies outlined in their Housing Agreement and the Birmingham-Southern College Student Handbook.

    Right to Enter

    The College reserves the right to enter any residential space without a resident's permission or notification to conduct routine maintenance, housekeeping purposes, health and safety inspections, and damage inspections. Health and safety inspections will be conducted periodically each term with notice given at least 24 hours in advance. Authorized College personnel with reasonable belief that a violation of Federal, State, local, and College laws, rules, and regulations have occurred may enter room without notice.

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    Student Employment


    The Office of Residence Life seeks talented, outgoing, and hard-working students who appreciate and show a commitment to working to promote inclusion among all students. Students interested in applying to become a Resident Advisor may submit an application each spring semester for the upcoming academic year.

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    Recycling at BSC

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    Birmingham-Southern has renewed its commitment to promoting recycling in all aspects of college life, including inside our residence halls and apartments. BSC maintains outdoor recycling containers around the central campus and residence hall quad and collects mixed material recycling in all campus buildings. The College has also moved to single-stream recycling, so paper, plastic, aluminum, steel, and cardboard can be combined into one container. A recycling dumpster is available in the Hilltop Village Apartments to better serve residents in that area.

    We encourage all members of the BSC community to recycle paper, plastic, alumnium cans, and steel cans in any blue bin across campus or designated recylcing dumpster. Please help our recycling stay as clean as possible by only placing approved recyclables into the blue bins. Learn More about recycling at BSC and how you can do your part!