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The following are frequently asked questions about the residence halls, classes and general information about SDSM&T. These questions and answers were developed by the RAs and FAs of 2007-2008. Residence Life 2) Do you provide Lofting Kits? 3) Can I have a Microwave in my room? 4) Can I get entry into the other dorms? 5) Who do I contact if I lose my dorm key? 6) Are their dorm quiet hours? 7) What is the visitation policy? 8) Do we have to pay for our cable/internet? 9) If I change rooms or leave the dorms, do I need to checkout? 11) If I want to change rooms during the academic year, when can I move into my new room? 13) Does my room rent increase if my roommate moves out? Classes 2) How do I find out more information about my major? 3) What does EP, CM, CB, etc… mean? 4) How do I find out who my advisor is? 5) Where can I get help with a class? General 2) Where is the Financial Aid Office? 3) Where can I get my tablet PC fixed? 4) How can I check my meal card balance? Residence Life
Before you consider looking at changing rooms, the first thing you and your roommate need to do is fill out a Roommate Agreement. If problems continue to occur contact your RA and see if they can help. If all else fails, get a Room Change Request form from your RA or Hall Director
2) Do you provide Lofting Kits? Lofting kits are provided in Peterson. In Connolly and Palmerton, they are not provided however you are able to build your own loft. Here are the lofting guidelines: http://reslife.sdsmt.edu/handbook/facilities.html
3) Can I have a Microwave in my room? In Peterson one small size microwave is allowed per room. In Connolly and Palmerton microwaves are not allowed in resident rooms. However, there are a limited number of Micro-Fridge units available for rent from Residence Life. Micro-Fridge is a brand name for a unit that features a small microwave and a refrigerator that alternate energy draw to ensure the unit is not pulling too much energy from a circuit. There are other brands of this type of unit; all of which are available for purchase direct to the student.
4) Can I get entry into the other dorms? You only have access to the dorm you live in, and must be a guest of another resident if you wish to enter another dorm. The only exception is that FIRST students may get access to Peterson Second Floor to use the study lounge.
5) Who do I contact if I lose my dorm key? If you lose your keys contact, go to the Residence Life Office located in Surbeck Center. If you lose your keys after hours, contact an RA who will assist you contacting the on-call Sr. Staff person.
6) Are their dorm quiet hours? Conditions must be favorable for study at all times. Disturbing noises are always inappropriate. Students who are playing cards or other games in the lounges, hallways or cooking rooms are asked to display respect for their fellow students in keeping noise and other disturbances to a minimum. Students must keep stereos, radios and TV sets at a low level at all times. The use of headphones is advised. Your wing or floor community may establish quiet hours as a measure to provide a quiet atmosphere for studying or sleeping.
7) What is the visitation policy? Each Hall Council sets visitation hours for their particular building. Currently all residence halls have 24 hour visitation. Students wishing to change visitation hours need to work with their respective hall councils and hall director.All residents are responsible for their non-resident guests at all times. If you have let a non-student or non-resident into the building or into your room, you are responsible for their behavior. Overnight guests are welcome, if visitation policy within your building allows for overnight guests. Additionally, when you have an overnight guest, you must let your RA know in advance that you have overnight guests. You must ensure that your roommate is okay with you having overnight guests. And finally, you need to make sure that your guest is not staying on-campus more than 4 nights within any 30 day period (if they are staying more than 4 nights, they need to be paying rent).
8) Do we have to pay for our cable/internet? No, expanded basic cable and high-speed internet are included within your room rent.
9) If I change rooms or leave the dorms, do I need to checkout? Yes. Anytime you are moving out of your room you must first officially check-out with your RA and sign off on related paperwork.
You should make advance arrangements with your RA. If needed, you may also check-out with your Hall Director.
11) If I want to change rooms during the academic year, when can I move into my new room? Once you have submitted a Room Change Request form with all the appropriate signatures, Residence Life will tell you when your new room is available to move into. You may get a Room Change Request form from your neighborhood RA.
Single rooms may or may not be available each semester.
13) Does my room rent increase if my roommate moves out? No, your room rent does not increase if your roommate moves out during the middle of a semester. However, Residence Life will look to put another roommate in the room as soon as possible. If you refuse a new roommate or are not willing to consolidate and move to another room with a roommate, you will then be charged for a single room.
Classes
Major change forms are available in the O’Hara building at the Academic Enrollment Services office.
2) How do I find out more information about my major? To find out more about your major the best people to talk to are fellow students in your major. Ask your RA to help you find students with that major who live on your floor or in your building.
3) What does EP, CM, CB, etc… mean? EP – Electrical Engineering/ Physics Building CM- Civil Mechanical Building CB – Classroom Building MI – Mineral Industries buildings MC – McLaury Building Chem – Chemistry Building
4) How do I find out who my advisor is? You can find out your advisor by signing into WebAdvisor and clicking on My Profile under the Academic Profile section.
If you’re unsure of how to use WebAdvisor, don’t hesitate to talk with your RA. As a School of Mines student, they are very familiar with the different features of WebAdvisor and can share their expertise.
5) Where can I get help with a class? You can get help with a class at the Tech Learning Center located at the basement floor of the Devereux Library. You can find their tutoring schedule at this website http://www.sdsmt.edu/admin/acserv/Stud_Success/tlc.htm.
You can also ask your RA for information and study help.
General
Here is a campus map that shows the location of O’Harra.
2) Where is the Financial Aid Office? The Financial Aide Office is located on the main floor of the O’Harra building.
3) Where can I get my tablet PC fixed? The ITS Help Desk is located at the bottom floor of the Devereux Library and they will be able to assist you in whatever problems you are having with your tablet PC.
4) How can I check my meal card balance? You can check your meal card balance by asking the cashier running the register in the Miner’s Shack or the Dining Hall. They should be able to tell you how many meals or declining balance dollars are left on you plan. If you have additional questions, talk with someone in the Dining Services Office (in the lower level of Surbeck Center). |
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