Table of Contents

Foreword

Rights and Responsibilities

Residence Life Staff

L₃ Opportunities

Facilities and Services

Procedures

Policies

Health, Safety, and Security Measures

Student Conduct Guidelines

Residence Life Handbook

Facilities and Services

Bicycles and Bicycle Registration
Outside racks are conveniently located for bicycle storage near each of the halls. There are no indoor storage facilities for bicycles. Bicycles are not to be parked or stored in lounges, hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, laundry rooms or kitchens of the residence halls. Students may, with roommate approval, store their bicycles in their rooms. Bicycles remaining in the area after completion of spring semester may be considered abandoned and turned in to the Rapid City Police Department. You are required to register your bicycle on-line. Upon registration, you will get a registration sticker that needs to be affixed to your bicycle. Only bicycle with registration stickers affixed may be parked or locked to racks located near the residence halls. Unregistered bicycles may be confiscated. Such registration has been found to be helpful in the event of a theft.

Bunking/Lofting Beds
Such guidelines have been established for your safety. Adherence to all guidelines is mandated. You are responsible to ensure that your bunk or loft meets all guidelines. You will be directed to disassemble any bunk or loft; that inhibits maintenance access, prohibits normal operation of any room equipment or fails to comply with any guideline provided. Use care and common sense when you decide to build a bunk or loft.

• Use 2” X 4” stud grade lumber or better,

• All connections to be made with 3/8” + bolts (preferably carriage bolts) and nuts with both flat and lock washer.

• Use diagonal bracing or corner gussets for stability and conceal all projecting bolt ends with nuts to reduce injury.

• Platforms or deck (lofted floors) ARE PROHIBITED. Questions? See the Director of Residence Life.

• Bunks and lofts will not be attached to walls or any hall structure. They must be free standing. Do not use built-in shelves for support.

• College-owned furniture may not be used as step stools nor as support for bunks or lofts.

• Bunked beds and lofts MUST NOT interfere with the normal operation of, nor inhibit maintenance access to, any equipment to include

• Fire detectors (12” minimum clearance)

• Sprinkler heads (cannot be located beneath a sprinkler head)

• Light fixtures, light covers

• Thermostats

• Heater, heater covers

• Window, window operators

• Electrical outlets, electrical switches

• Entry door

• If bed legs or other bed components are disassembled, all hardware must be retained and the bed COMPLETELY REASSEMBLED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION when room is vacated.

Guidelines specific to each hall must also be adhered to as follows:

Elevators (for passengers in Palmerton and Peterson)
Passenger elevators are provided in Palmerton and Peterson Halls to allow ADA access to all floors and as a convenience to all residents.  Weight limits are posted in each elevator car - do NOT overload the elevator cars.  SDSM&T has contracted KONE Inc to provide scheduled preventative maintenance for all elevators on campus.  Please report any problems with dorm elevators to your Hall Director or the Residence Life Office immediately. 

If you are trapped in an elevator, an emergency phone is located in the car which dials directly to Campus Safety (394-6100).  NEVER attempt to open the elevator door if are in trapped in the car.  Residence Life staff in Palmerton and Peterson have been trained on elevator rescue procedures and will assist as needed. Never use an elevator when there is a fire or when the fire alarm sounds.

Please take precautions when moving items in and out of the elevators.  Excessive movement, including jumping or bouncing while the elevator car is going up or down, may cause the elevator safeties to engage and the car will stop moving.  This will result in common area damages being assessed.

Laundry
Coin operated facilities are provided in Connolly, Palmerton and Peterson Halls and at each apartment complex. Hours are posted in the residence halls for the use of these facilities. Observance of such hours is expected to minimize disturbance to residents located near the facilities.

Mail
Each resident is assigned a mailbox with a combination lock. You will have the same mailbox throughout your uninterrupted stay in the residence halls. Do not remove windows or otherwise alter the box. Charges, or appropriate disciplinary action, will be assessed against box holders who abuse/misuse mailboxes. All mailboxes are located in Surbeck Center. If you receive a package or a parcel that must be signed for, a notice will be placed in your mailbox. You may sign for and pick up your package at the main desk in Surbeck Center.

Parking
Residence Hall students are eligible for overnight parking permits (green and orange).  Green permits are available for students who have completed at least 32 credit hours (changing to 20 credit hours completed in Fall 2007).  Parking permits are purchased on-line from the Parking WebPages.

Reserved parking spots are provided for the four ResLife Sr. Staff members who live on-campus.  These staff members are expected to respond to on-campus emergencies at a moment's notice.  Quick access to the residence halls is necessary and therefore parking spots are reserved for their use.  These spots are designated with Reserved parking signs.

Off-street parking at the apartments is designated by apartment unit.  Parking may be restricted depending on occupancy load and demand.

Recycling Program
Containers are available throughout the residence halls for collection of “blue bag” recyclables. You are requested to use these containers for aluminum cans and plastics. Paper recycling collection containers are located in the computer lab and study lounges.

Repair and Replacement
Contact your RA, Hall Director or the Residence Life Office regarding room repairs. Contact your RA or hall custodian for light bulb replacements. Notify the Residence Life Office immediately of any serious damage or need for major repairs. Students may not attempt to repair nor replace university property.

Light bulbs not provided for apartment buildings.  Apartment maintenance issues should be reported to your respective apartment manager.

Storage
The university does not have facilities to offer for the storage of personal belongings. Hallways, stairwells, lounges and kitchens are not to be used for storage. “Excess” furniture from student rooms must remain in the room.

Telephone Service
One telephone line and at least one jack is installed in each room of the residence halls, with local service charges included in the room rent. The students provide their own telephone. Please contact Jan at x2512 for instructions on features that are available on your lines at no charge for example (call waiting, three-way conferencing, etc.).

You are responsible for any calls made from your room telephone. Please keep it secure. If you have any questions or problems with your phone service, or to sign up for, or inquire about optional features, please call Jan at x2512.

Dialing Instructions

On-campus calls........................................... dial the 4-digit extension

Local calls........................................................ 9 + the 7-digit number

Long distance calls
(in state and out of state).......................personal or prepaid calling cards

Calls to the Northern Black Hills
(no charge)...................................... 9 + 1 + (605) + the 7-digit number

Toll-Free Calls............9 + 1 + 800, 866, 888 or 877 + the 7-digit number

Credit Card (direct billed).................... dial the toll free number for the
carrier and then follow the dialing instructions on the card

International Calls....................... use a personal or prepaid calling card;
dial the toll free number to access your carrier

Features

CALL WAITING is available upon request at no charge. Instructions will be sent out at the time of installation.

Your phone lines are currently equipped with name and number CALLER ID at no charge. You must provide (at your expense) the caller ID telephone set or device to use this feature.

VOICE MAIL is available at $5.00 per month and $12.00 installation. This service is provided on a per semester basis and payment is required in advance. This is non-refundable and non-transferable if you move out or change rooms.

Prices listed are subject to change.

Do not sign up for special package long distance or features with telecommunications companies, as they will not work as intended. The phone lines have certain restrictions and you cannot direct dial to use these packages. You can sign up for calling cards but they must be direct billed only or preferably personal or prepaid calling cards. If calls are billed to the campus account, the service will be cancelled immediately. A cancellation penalty will be assessed and added to your long distance charges.

Prepaid calling cards are available from the Bookstore.

Local phone connections are not provided in the apartments.

Main Office - Surbeck
501 E. St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD  57701
Phone 605-394-2348
FAX 605-394-6727
Email Us
 

On-line Forms
Bike Registration | Fridge Rentals | Housing Application | Exemption Request | Change of Address