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WHAT’S INSIDE!
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2
IMPORTANT HOUSING DATES 3
KETTERING UNIVERSITY CONTACTS 4
Checklist of Deadlines and Due Dates 5
The Difference between A-Section and B-Section 6
Financial Aid Information 6
Getting Oriented to Campus 6
Camp COMPASS 6
Orientation 6
I.D. Cards 7
Math Placement Information 7
Learning, Teamwork and Success Class 7
Student Health & Counseling 7
Student Health Insurance 8
Students with Disabilities 8
Food Services 9
Student Fitness 9
Student Life Programs 9
Kettering Student Government 9
Clubs & Organizations 9
Fine & Performing Arts 10
Greek Life & Community Service 10
Transfer Student Information 11
The Role of Your Professors 13
Campus Map 15
Directions to Kettering University 16
Local Area Map 17
Flint Area Yellow Pages 18
Local Restaurants 19
Fast Food 20
GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING 21
Mission 22
Staff Contact Information 23
Leadership and Involvement 23
Frances Willson Thompson Hall 24
What to Bring With You 26
Residence Life Services 27
Occupancy and Terms 30
Residence Life Community Standards 33
Policies 34
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Stevenson
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2012
A-section Move-In Thursday, July 5
• New Students only - 8 am-Noon
A-section Orientation July 5-8
First Day of Class July 9
Labor Day Holiday Aug. 31-Sept. 3
• Long Weekend (Fri.-Mon.)
• No classes Friday 8/31 and Monday 9/3
• No Food Service Friday - Monday
A-section closing Saturday, Sept. 22
• Students must move out by 5 pm on Saturday
B-section Move-In Thursday, Sept. 27
• New Students only – 8 am. - Noon
B-section Orientation Sept. 27-30
First Day of Class Oct. 1
Thanksgiving Holiday Thurs., Nov. 22-25
• Long Weekend (Thurs.-Sun.)
• No classes Thursday 11/22 or Friday 11/23
• No Food Service Thursday - Sunday
B-section closing Saturday, Dec. 15
• Students must move out by 5 pm on Saturday
2013
New JANUARY Students only - Move-in 6 pm-10 pm Thursday, January 3
Or 8 am -10 am Friday, January 4
Orientation Friday, January 4
A-section Move-In for returning students
10 am -10 pm each day Jan. 5, 6
First Day of Class January 7
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (no classes) Monday, Jan. 21
• (3 day weekend, Sat.-Mon.)
• No Food Service Saturday - Monday
No Classes (no food service 3/1-3/3) March 1
A-section closing Saturday, March 23
• Students must move-out by 5 p.m. on Saturday
New APRIL Students only Move-in 6 pm - 10 pm Thursday, Mar. 28
or 8 am - 10 am Friday, Mar. 29
Orientation Friday, Mar. 29
B-section Move-In for returning students
10 am-10 pm each day Mar. 30, 31
First Day of Class April 1
Memorial Day Holiday May 24-27
• Long Weekend (Fri-Mon)
• No classes Fri. May 24 & Monday, May 27
• No Food Service Friday - Monday
B-section closing Saturday, June 15
• Students must move-out by 5 pm on Saturday
Important Housing Dates to Remember
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Please call us at 1-800-955-4464 and dial the four digit extension
number to find answers to your questions or dial locally 762 and
the four digit extension.
Academic Services/Scheduling 9583
Admissions/Tuition Deposit 7865
Billing 9552
Campus Safety/Parking (non-emergency) 9501
Kettering University Contacts
Cooperative Education and Career Services 7865
Custodial Services/Maintenance Services 9750
Emergency Response 5555
Financial Aid 7859
Greek Life 9540
Housing/Residence Life 9503
Housing Waivers 9537
Health Insurance 9650
Office of Multicultural Student Initiatives 9825
Orientation 9679
Parent Information 9871
Recreation Center 9732
Registrar 7862
Sodexo Food Service 9861
Student Accounts 9552
Student Life 9871
Transfer Credits 9583
Wellness Center/ Health Forms 9650
Women Student Affairs 9540
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MAY:
__ A-Section students will receive A-Section orientation and Camp COMPASS information.
__ Make travel arrangements for getting to campus.
JULY:
— A-Section Camp COMPASS (optional and by application only) July 2 - 4.
__ A-Section ORIENTATION - July 5 - 8.
--Move in to Thompson Hall - July 5, 8 a.m. – Noon.
--Mandatory orientation programs - July 5-8.
--Students receive schedules during orientation program.
--A-Section classes begin - July 9.
AUGUST:
__ B-Section students will receive B-Section orientation materials and Camp COMPASS
information.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER:
— B-Section Camp COMPASS (optional and by application only) September 24 – 26.
— B-Section ORIENTATION – Sept. 27 – 30.
--Move in to Thompson Hall – Sept. 27 - 8 a.m. - Noon.
--Mandatory orientation programs – Sept. 27 – 30.
--Students receive schedules during the orientation program.
--B-Section classes begin - Oct. 1.
DECEMBER:
__ New January students will receive A-Section orientation materials.
JANUARY:
— New A-Section Student ORIENTATION - January 4, 2013.
__ NEW STUDENTS ONLY Move in to Thompson Hall - January 3, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. or
January 4, 8 a.m-10 a.m.
__ New A-Section students receive class schedule.
__ A-Section classes begin - January 7, 2013.
MARCH:
__ New April students will receive B-Section orientation materials.
New B-Section Student ORIENTATION – March 29, 2013.
__ NEW STUDENTS ONLY Move in to Thompson Hall – Mar. 28, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. or March 29,
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
__ New B-Section students receive class schedules.
Checklist of Deadlines and Due Dates
APRIL:
— B-Section classes begin April 1, 2013.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A-SECTION AND B-SECTION
Kettering students rotate between campus and their co-op jobs every term. To facilitate this rotation,
the school has established two sections of students: A-Section and B-Section. This is how the two
sections alternate:
Term A-Section B-Section
Summer (July - Sept) On Campus At Work
Fall (Oct - Dec) At Work On Campus
Winter (Jan - Mar) On Campus At Work
Spring (April - June) At Work On Campus
Getting Oriented to Campus
Each new student is placed in either A-Section or B-Section and normally remains in that section for
the duration of his/her education at Kettering. The student's employer and Kettering University are
instrumental in determining each student's section. Whenever possible, the student's preference is
given consideration. For more information regarding cooperative employment and A-Section vs. B-
Section, contact Cooperative Education and Career Services at (800) 955-4464, ext. 7865 or via e-mail
at co-op@kettering.edu.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The Financial Aid Office at Kettering assists students in identifying all sources of funding to help meet
the cost of their education. Financial assistance can consist of student employment, loans and gift aid
(federal, state, and/or institutional). Contact this office by phone (800) 955-4464, ext 7859, or via e-
mail finaid@kettering.edu.
CAMP C.O.M.P.A.S.S.
The Kettering University New Student Orientation Crew is
pleased to announce the return of Camp C.O.M.P.A.S.S. This
program is a two and a half day optional off-campus leadership
retreat for new students, and is designed to introduce you to
Kettering University and its student leaders. Featured activities
include rope courses, wall climbing and team building initiatives.
This is the BEST way to get yourself oriented (COMPASS… get
it?) to Kettering University student life. Watch your mail for
further details about attending Camp COMPASS or download
the application at http://www.kettering.edu/downloads/compassapplication
Note: If you are assigned to A-Section, Camp COMPASS is scheduled for July 2-4. If you
are assigned to B-Section, Camp COMPASS is scheduled for September 26 - 28.
ORIENTATION PROGRAM
A month before you arrive on campus you will
receive a schedule of events for a mandatory fourday
orientation program. Orientation is designed to
provide new students with educational programming
and social events to assist in their transition to life at
Kettering University. New students will move into
the residence hall on the Thursday morning before
classes begin and then attend orientation programs
during the next four days. Parent participation
during orientation is on Thursday (move-in day) only.
Finalized class schedules for new students will be
completed by the Registrar's Office for your first
term only and will be available during orientation.
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ID CARD
Your ID card is issued through the Card Access Office when you enroll at Kettering University. ID photos will be
taken during the first day of Orientation in the lobby of the residence hall. Each term when you return to campus
you will need to validate your ID with a special sticker obtained through Student Accounts. Within Kettering, the
validated card is necessary for a variety of services which include library transactions, course drop/adds, requests
for transcripts, laboratory equipment check-out, Recreation Center use, access to the residence hall and all campus
buildings and food service. A validated ID card is also required for cashing personal checks of up to
$150/person/day at the Cashier's Office.
MATH PLACEMENT EXAM
The Mathematics Placement (MP) Examination is for new freshmen and transfer students entering Kettering
University. University policy states that all entering students who have not received transfer credit or Advanced
Placement credit for the first calculus course, MATH-101, are required to take the MP Exam.
We realize that students who take their AP Exams in the spring will not receive their exam score from the College
Board until the end of June/early July. If you are planning to attend Kettering in July, we recommend you go ahead
and take the MP Exam. Your AP Exam score will always take precedence over the MP Exam score.
Our experience shows that a student’s score on the MP Exam is the most
direct and effective indicator of the student’s math skills. The placement
examination has one goal: to place the student in the course which best
matches the student's degree major and mathematics skill level.
NOTE: Your score on the MP Exam will not affect the status of your admission
to Kettering University.
The MP Examination is administered on-line, prior to the start of your 1st term
at Kettering. The MP Exam may be taken at most, twice. If you neglect to take
the MP Exam, and you do not have Calculus I credits, you’ll be placed into
MATH-100 - College Mathematics (Pre-Calculus). Questions should be
directed to the Math Department at nstock@kettering.edu.
CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
The campus bookstore is located on the second floor of the Campus Center and
is open from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon.-Fri. You can purchase required books for
all of your classes at the bookstore.
LEARNING, TEAMWORK AND SUCCESS
During your first term at Kettering University you'll participate in an orientation
class structured to help you acclimate to college life. This course is designed to
introduce students to the various services and concepts unique to our
program taught by a triad of instruction. This course will provide you with
important information and offer support designed to help you succeed on
campus and at work.
STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING:
THE WELLNESS CENTER www.kettering.edu/wellness/
Kettering's health and counseling services are available to all students. If a
student is in need of a referral for a medical specialist, lab work, x-rays,
specialized medical procedures or an emergency outside of our center, the
Wellness Center staff can assist the student in obtaining these services.
Some of the services available in the health center include:
• Primary health care services
• Allergy injections
• Health screening
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• GYN clinic
• Flu vaccine
• Personal counseling
• Mental health assessment and treatment
• Partner/family counseling
If you have questions please contact Cristina Reed, (Interim Director) or Sue Cook (Office Manager) at (800) 955-
4464 ext. 9650 or via e-mail at wellness@kettering.edu. Immunizations must be up to date. A TB test is required.
Health and Medical History forms may be downloaded at www.kettering.edu/wellness/.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Kettering University
MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE
The University requires all students to submit proof of health insurance through a third party, The Maksin Group,
which validates coverage through their online system at www.maksin.com. Students who fail to provide proof of
health insurance by their designated deadline date (which will be communicated prior to the summer and fall 2012
terms, will automatically be enrolled in Maksin’s Student Insurance Program. Students will be required to complete
this waiver process once a year. For complete information, visit www.kettering.edu/wellness/health_insurance.jsp
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
It is the policy of Kettering University to comply with the Americans Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, and state and local requirements regarding students, employees and applicants with disabilities.
Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services,
programs and activities at Kettering. In carrying out Kettering's policy regarding students, employees and
applicants with disabilities, we recognize that disabilities include mobility, sensory, health, psychological and
learning disabilities; and we will make efforts to provide accommodations for these disabilities.
Services and accommodations are available to all students who meet criteria
requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Any Kettering student who has been diagnosed with a physical, health,
psychological or learning disability, or suspects that he or she may have one
should contact the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) in the Zelpha
McKinnon Wellness Center. The OSD will be responsible for gathering the
appropriate documentation and make recommendations for services and
accommodations necessary to meet the legal requirements set forth by the
ADA. The recommendations will be provided to staff and faculty who may be
responsible for providing the recommended services and/or accommodations.
Students in the admission process should contact the Office for Students with
Disabilities to discuss the appropriate documentation needed to verify a disability and the type of services,
accommodations and/or adaptive equipment you may need.
Please note: The process for identifying and acquiring special equipment, interpreters and professional note
takers is often lengthy. Therefore, we recommend you contact the OSD at least six months prior to your expected
admission date if possible.
The Office for Students with Disabilities is located in the Zelpha McKinnon Wellness Center, 1st floor, Campus
Center. For further information please contact Cristina Reed, Interim Director or Sue Cook, Office Manager at 1-
800-955-4464, extension 9650, or via e-mail at wellness@kettering.edu.
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FOOD SERVICES
Food services at Kettering are provided by Sodexo Campus Services. The Campus Center houses two dining
rooms (the Sunrise Room and the Sunset Room) on the second floor. The Sunrise Room serves new students via
a full board plan which is mandatory for the first two academic terms.
Students must present a validated Kettering University ID to the cashier at each meal prior to being served. Meals
are served buffet-style. Lunch and dinner feature a complete counter production deli bar, home-style dinner
entrees, grill and a salad bar. Meal times will be posted in the Sunrise Room or visit
http://www.kettering.edu/dining/hours.jsp
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO FOOD SERVICE DURING LONG HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. (Contact Sodexo
Campus Services if you need food service during down-time. Arrangements will be made for you to pick up
pre-made meals at an additional cost.)
STUDENT FITNESS:
THE RECREATION CENTER
www.kettering.edu/recservices/
After getting your ID card, come work out or see what intramural sports are
offered. Come on over and check out the racquetball, squash, volleyball,
basketball and tennis courts; an indoor jogging track; weight room; fitness
room and other amenities.
Our intramural sports include basketball, dodge ball, Crim Festival of Races, flag football, indoor and outdoor
soccer, racquetball, squash, softball, inner-tube water polo, table tennis, sand volleyball and more. Our sports
teams include hockey and ultimate frisbee.
The Recreation Center is often looking for part-time employees, including referees and lifeguards. Check at the
front desk when you arrive if interested in employment.
STUDENT LIFE PROGRAMS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
There are four branches of student government at Kettering. The Student Senate is
composed of students from all class levels who are elected to office. The Finance
Council, Operations Council and Academic Council are composed of students who
have been appointed by the Student Senate. Other leadership activities specifically for
new students are available through the Residence Hall Association. Be sure to ask your
Resident Assistant about them!
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Here are just a few of the fun student organizations on campus:
Aquaneers (Scuba Club)
Airsoft Club
Asian American Assoc.
Soccer Club
Karate Club
Firebirds Car Club
KU CRU (Campus Crusade)
Dance Club
Allies (LGBT)
BUC (Black Unity Congress)
Outdoors Club
Rock Climbing Club
Off-Road Club
International Club
Gaming Society
Mobile Robotics Club
Laser Tag
Welding Club
Anime
Club
Paintb
all
Real Service
Society of Women Engineers
Technician Newspaper
Trap and Skeet
WKUF LP FM
Fitness Club
Engineers Without Borders
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities for students to participate in Fine and Performing Arts are available based on student interest.
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These programs are facilitated by professionals from the Flint community, Flint Institute of
Arts and the Flint Institute of Music. Programs may include band, choir, piano and guitar
lessons, watercolor painting, ballet and black and white photography.
GREEK LIFE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
www.kettering.edu/greeklife/
Greek life has played an important role in the college experience at Kettering since the school’s
beginning. The Greek experience not only includes leadership and friendship, but provides an
opportunity for personal and professional growth through community service programs and
philanthropic events.
The Sororities on Kettering's campus include: Alpha Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Gamma
Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, and Delta Sigma Theta.
The Fraternities on Kettering's Campus include: Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi,
Delta Tau Delta, `Kappa Alpha Psi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Pi
Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, and Theta Xi.
Transfer Student FAQ’s
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When will I schedule my classes?
For your first term at Kettering University, Academic Services will complete your schedule for you. It is very
important that Kettering University's Office of Admissions receives a final copy of your official transcript(s). A copy
of your tentative schedule will be sent to you approximately two weeks prior to the beginning of classes. Final
schedules will be distributed at the transfer student session during orientation weekend.
How many transfer credits do I have?
Within four weeks of receiving your admission letter you will receive a letter from Academic
Services regarding your transfer credits. You should request that an official copy of all college
transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions.
Am I required to take the Math Placement Exam?
Unless you are receiving AP or transfer credit for Calculus I, you are required to take the
placement exam. The placement exam is available online and complete information is on the web
at: http://www.kettering.edu/registrar/math_placement_examination.jsp
Transfer Student FAQ’s
When is Orientation for transfer students?
For incoming summer and fall students, new student orientation begins on the Thursday prior to
the beginning of classes. For incoming winter and spring students, new student orientation is on
the Friday prior to the beginning of classes. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming transfer
students. You will receive a letter from Student Life regarding New Student Orientation and the
transfer student session(s).
When will I begin my co-op employment?
Some of you have already received offers of cooperative education employment. If so, your
cooperative education employer should have notified you (at the time of the offer) of your section
assignment. You should know that the cooperative education search process is a first-year
process, but most transfer students will begin their cooperative education during the first six
months at Kettering University. Kettering University cannot market your credentials to potential
employers until you complete your web registration and your tuition deposit has been received. If
you have more detailed questions regarding cooperative education, feel free to contact the
Cooperative Education and Career Services Department at 1-800-955-4464, extension 7583
or via e-mail at co-op@kettering.edu.
Am I required to live in the residence hall?
Unless you have lived in a residence hall and carried a full board plan at your previous higher
education institution, are 21 years of age or more, or are married, you are required to live in the
residence hall for the first year. If you meet these requirements and choose not to live in the
residence hall, you must apply for a room and board waiver. Living in the residence hall is highly
recommended as an opportunity to develop life-long friendships and network with your fellow
students.
When will I be billed?
Billing statements are mailed approximately four weeks prior to the beginning of the term. If you
have not received a billing statement three weeks prior to the beginning of the term, contact
Student Accounts at 1-800-955-4464 extension 9552 or via e-mail at
studentaccounts@kettering.edu.
Have all my transcripts been received?
Contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-955-4464 extension 7865 to check on the status of your
transcripts. Typically it takes up to four weeks from the time you request final transcripts to be sent
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until we receive them. Please request that your transcript be sent as soon as possible after the end of your final
term at your current college.
WHAT IS THE TRANSFER PROCESS UPON ACCEPTANCE?
• Within four weeks of receiving your admission acceptance letter you will receive:
1. web registration (for cooperative education employment), section assignment,
housing and health forms
2. a letter from Academic Services regarding your transfer credit evaluation
• Within four weeks of receiving your student aid report from the Federal government you
will receive a letter from the Financial Aid Office regarding your financial award package.
Don’t Forget
• Health forms must be completed and returned prior to the beginning of classes.
• Completing the web registration for cooperative education employment and mailing in the
$300 tuition deposit will begin the Cooperative education employment search process and
will secure your spot in the class.
• Completing and returning the housing form will secure a room in the residence hall.
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
(www.kettering.edu) or call the Office of Admissions. If you prefer, you may contact the
individual departments directly. (See the phone list on pg. 4.)
The Role of Your Professors
During your years on campus, you will spend more time with your professors than any other
employee group at Kettering. Therefore, professors play a very large role in shaping your
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education and your careers. As you transition from your high school to college, it pays to get to know your
professors.
Your professors are here to teach you, but they are also here
to develop you as professionals. Over the next few years
professors will assist you in your transition from “student” to a
distinguished professional in the field you choose to pursue.
Professors at Kettering include some of the top engineers,
scientists, managers and academicians in the world. Most of
your professors have earned Ph.D. degrees – that’s the
highest academic rank there is – after years of study at some
of the top universities worldwide. Their work goes far beyond
what you see in the classroom. Many of Kettering’s
professors are leading research efforts in top priority
technical and social issues. These areas include alternate energy generation, mathematics and physical sciences,
just to name a few.
There are quite a few things you should know to help you get the most out of your interactions with your
professors. The more you work on developing a professional relationship with your professors, the more you will
be helping yourself to be the best that you can be in your career. Here are some tips:
• Always attend class…don’t skip classes! The MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do to make sure you do
well in a class is to BE THERE. Professors are much more likely to work with you if you are having trouble
with the material, if he or she knows you have been coming to class and making an effort to learn.
• Become a “professional learner”. Come to class with an attitude of “I want to learn this material for my
future”, versus “just showing up”. And don’t fall into the trap of thinking “why am I taking this class? I’ll
never use this stuff in the future!” That is a huge mistake! Take it from just about anybody that has ever
graduated college: you have no idea what your future really holds, and the material you’re being taught is
there to prepare you for whatever will come your way many years from now.
• Interact with your professors; let them know you care. Professors want to help you to become
distinguished professionals over the course of your career. As one professor puts it, “our legacy to our
students goes far beyond what we cover in the material of the classroom”. Make sure your professor
knows that you want to achieve that goal too! Thus, you should view coursework such as projects and
homework as an opportunity for you to demonstrate your professional approach, and to show your
professor that you understand and realize the importance of the material.
• Another way of interacting with your professors is to make sure to talk to them if you are having trouble
with the material in a course or if you received a bad grade on a test or quiz. Your professors want to get
to know you – and this is another great way to show them you care and you want to do well. Visit during
office hours, or make appointments to come and talk to them. Keep in mind, their schedules can be pretty
hectic most of the time, so don’t wait until the last minute (like right before a test or a quiz) to talk to them.
As you will learn, professors want to help you succeed, and spending one-on-one time to help you master
course material can be very rewarding.
• Ask your professors about their work outside of the classroom. You will discover a fascinating world of
research and development work that may very much pique your interest in a career path for yourself.
Plus, it’s no secret that professors love to talk about their research.
• Along this line, remember too that in the future you may seek support from your professors (such as
getting letters of recommendation) for graduate school, scholarships or landing that perfect job! The more
your professor knows about you, the more he or she will be able to convey how you are an outstanding
engineer and professional and why you should be given the fullest consideration for whatever it is you
seek in your professional development.
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• Altogether, your relationship with your professors at Kettering University should never be limited to
“coming to class and getting a grade”. There is much more to be gained. You should view your interaction
with your professors as a great opportunity to grow in many ways both academically and professionally.
Doing so will pay off greatly over the course of your career.
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Getting to Kettering University
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Approaching Flint from North or South
Exit I-75/US-23 onto I-69 East and follow directions from the East.
Highway I-69 East
Exit I-69 onto Hammerberg Road (exit 135).
Turn Left (North) onto Hammerberg Road.
Merge into the right lane. Go straight through the first traffic light, and then merge right onto Miller Road.
Continue straight (North) at first light which will turn into Fox Street.
Continue straight (North) at second light which will turn into Chevrolet Avenue.
Turn left (West) into Kettering University’s Lot 3 parking. This is the first driveway on the left before the
University Avenue traffic light.
Highway I-69 West
Exit I-69 onto Hammerberg Road (exit 135).
Turn Right (North) onto Hammerberg Road staying in the right lane.
Just before the next traffic light merge right onto Miller Road.
Continue straight (North) at first light which will turn into Fox Street.
Continue straight (North) at second light which will turn into Chevrolet Avenue.
Turn left (West) into Kettering University’s Lot 3 parking. This is the first driveway on the left before
the University Avenue traffic light.
Point Business
1 McDonalds & KFC
2 Subway
3 Taco Bell, Burger King, & Little Caesars Pizza
4 YaYa’s Chicken
5 Applebee’s, Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen, & Lonestar Steakhouse
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7 Fuddrucker’s and Qdoba Mexican Grill
8 Wendy’s, Italia Gardens, & Salvatore Scaloppini

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Courtyard by Marriott 5205 Gateway Centre (810) 232-3500
Holiday Inn Gateway Centre 5353 Gateway Centre (810) 232-5300
Holiday Inn Express 3405 Regency Park Dr (810) 695-3000
Wingate Inn 1359 Grande Point (810) 694-9902
Laundromat/Dry Cleaner
Troy Cleaners 3478 Calkins Rd (810) 732-9393
Pro Clean 5229 Corunna Rd (810) 732-6910
Hospital
McLaren Regional Medical Ctr. 401 Ballenger (810) 342-2356
Barber
Dale's Place 2668 W. Court St. (810) 235-1355
Shopping
Genesee Valley Center 3341 Linden Rd. (810) 732-4000
Courtland Center 4190 Court St., Burton (810) 744-0742
K-Mart 3083 Miller Rd. (810) 238-2615
Meijer's G-4333 W. Pierson Rd. (810) 732-3100
2474 W. Hill Rd. (810) 744-4000
Target 3515 Miller Rd. (810) 230-7310
Wal-Mart 4313 Corunna Rd. (810) 733-5055
Coffee Shops
Good Beans Café 328 North Grand Traverse (810) 237-4663
Starbucks G-3243 Miller Rd. (810) 733-1318
Brown Sugar Café 432 S. Saginaw (810) 342-0511
Angelo's Coney Island
Applebee's
1816 Davison Rd. 810.238.3761 3129 Miller Rd. 810.235.1911
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Bar Louie
b.d.’s Mongolian BBQ
4360 Miller Rd. 810.600.1500 4205 Miller Rd. 810.732.1132
Cracker Barrel
Blackstones Pub & Grill
531 S. Saginaw 810.234.9011 I-75 & Pierson Rd. 810.230.0019
Famous Dave’s BBQ
Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen
G-3558 Miller Rd. 810.720.4600 G-3145 Miller Rd. 810.235.2262
Outback Steakhouse
Italia Gardens
G-4270 Miller Rd. 810.720.0979 3273 Miller Rd. 810.720.4112
LoneStar Steakhouse
Olive Garden
3141 Miller Rd. 810.233.9240 3699 Miller Road 810.732.4260
Fuddruckers
Qdoba Mexican Grill
I-75 & Miller Rd. 810.235.8585 I-75 & Miller Road 810.239.4176
Red Lobster
Red Robin
4417 West Pierson Rd. 810.732.4910 4141 Miller Road 810.733.8505
Salvatore Scallopini
Wing Fong
3227 Miller Road 810.732.1080 3801 Corruna Rd. 810.232.1688
Arby's
McDonalds
3080 Miller Rd. 810.232.5450
G-3060 Miller Rd. 810.239.8441
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Genesee Valley Mall
1232 N. Ballenger 810.767.3224

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Guide to Residence Life
2012-2013
Mission Statement
Frances Willson Thompson Hall
The Department of Residence Life at Kettering University is committed to designing and
maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, individual respect, personal
growth and responsibility to one’s community. We pledge to accomplish this in a way that
supports the mission of Kettering University and meets the ethical performance guidelines of the
Association of College and University Housing Officers-International.
Objectives of Residence Life
While creating an opportunity for learning and development, the Residence Life staff assists
students with their personal growth through numerous means:
1. Providing an academic and social environment in which each individual may develop
intellectual pursuits capitalizing on his/her abilities.
2. Assisting students in their adjustment to college life.
3. Providing for the communication of (a) information, ideas, college policies and procedures to
the students, and (b) students needs, attitudes, opinions and values to other students and the
administration.
4. Recognizing varying life styles; attitudes and values; mutual respect and concern;
responsibility; opportunities for formal and informal social-interaction; and experience in
democratic living.
5. Providing resources for assistance in seeking solutions to problems and difficulties students
may face.
6. Serving as role models and guiding students in their personal development.
7. Offering students a chance to voice concerns regarding hall policy and contribute to the
organizing of hall events by encouraging participation in the Residence Hall Association. As a
result of this involvement, students gain experiences in representative government, leadership,
successful event planning, and communication that assist participants as they progress to more
responsible leadership roles on the campus and in later life.
Residence Life Staff
Katie Bosio: Director of Residence Life is a full time professional who is responsible for
managing the overall operation of the Residence Life department. This includes supervision of
Resident Assistants and other student staff, budget management, program and policy design and
general management of Thompson Hall.
Fran Webster: Administrative Assistant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business
operations of the Thompson Hall front office and front desk areas, reporting to the Director of
Residence Life.
Residence Life Student Coordinator (RLSC): The Residence Life Student Coordinator is a past
resident assistant that is very familiar with Thompson Hall, and actively seeks to improve
residence life. The RLSC is the voice of the residents for hall maintenance and improvements.
The RLSC oversees RA activities, desk and cooking assistants, and works hand in hand with the
Residence Hall Director to ensure that Thompson Hall remains a functioning and enjoyable place
to live for all residents.
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Resident Assistants (RA): are undergraduate, sophomore or higher, para-professional students who have been
trained to help you with your day to day concerns. RA's help build community in the residence halls and can
answer your questions about the many facets of campus life. RAs are contracted for an academic year and receive
room and board for their hard work. RAs are required to work some breaks and holidays, depending on duty
schedules, hall, and resident needs.
Desk Assistants (DA): are student employees of Residence Life. They work at the Thompson Hall Front Desk and
assist students with mail, equipment check out, and answer questions about campus life and resources.
Cooking Assistants (CA): are student employees of Residence Life. They work in the Thompson Hall Community
Kitchen to assist and monitor students who use our kitchen.
Katie Bosio
Director of Residence Life
kbosio@kettering.edu
(810) 762-9537
Contact Information
Fran Webster
Administrative Assistant for Thompson Hall
fwebster@kettering.edu
(810) 762-5903
Thompson Hall Front Desk (810) 762-9503
Residence Life Fax (810) 762-9549
Residence Life Email reslife@kettering.edu
Follow us on Twitter: @KetteringResLif
Like our page on Facebook: Kettering University Residence Life
Leadership and Involvement Opportunities
There are a number of opportunities unique to Thompson Hall that residents may experience in order to develop
leadership and communication skills, to meet others with common interests, or to just have fun. Because of the
great diversity within the hall, it can support a myriad of activities. One of the primary responsibilities of our
Residence Life staff is to keep all residents informed of the various opportunities on the campus, while steadfastly
supporting and nurturing an academic environment in Thompson Hall which fosters student success.
The earliest opportunity for involvement occurs within the unit. Within each unit, there is tremendous opportunity
for developing friendships, finding sources of academic support, and obtaining both formal and informal leadership
opportunities. Residents are encouraged to meet students in their units, share things about themselves, and take an
interest in the various scheduled unit activities. Some residents serve their unit by representing it formally at the
Residence Hall Association (RHA). They may also choose to pursue an executive position within this
organization. Others will lead the unit in planning and attending social events. Still others may eventually seek to
join the Residence Life staff. All these opportunities result from the individual experiences of students within their
living groups.
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There are also employment opportunities in Thompson Hall that involve students in the campus culture. The front
desk and kitchen on the second floor of the hall is staffed entirely by students, and new employees are needed each
term. If you qualify for federal or Michigan work study, you may be considered for employment. Applications for
DA and CA are available at the beginning of each term on the Thompson Hall website. We encourage residents of
the hall who have Work Study to apply for these positions.
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
The RHA is the residential governing body of Frances Willson Thompson Residence Hall. RHA is led by students
holding six executive offices of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, NCC (National Communications
Coordinator), and MOCC (Michigan Organization Communications Coordinator). All students are welcome at the
weekly meetings; however, the elected unit representatives cast votes in all decisions made by this governing body.
Elections for RHA occur during the first week of the summer and fall terms; students should decide at this time, if
they wish to make the needed year-long commitment to the organization.
RHA is affiliated with three larger organizations throughout the nation: NACURH (The National Association of
College and University Residence Halls, Inc.), GLACURH (The Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University
Residence Halls), and MORHA (The Michigan Organization of Residence Hall Associations). RHA sends
representatives to the meetings held by these organizations to voice Kettering University’s concern over policies
affecting residential communities on campuses across the nation. RHA also sends delegations of students to three
leadership conferences during the academic year.
Thompson Hall
Frances Willson Thompson Hall is the on-campus residence facility for Kettering University. The facility has four
floors, and is designed in a figure eight formation with two courtyards. It is divided into 17 units of 17-37 residents.
It has a spacious lobby/lounge, used for most social events, containing a sizable board-game collection and two big
screen televisions. Smaller lounges are located in various living units. There is a laundry room in the basement of
the hall, and each student has a personal mailbox located at the northeast entrance to unit 11. At the end of each
hallway is a community bathroom.
There are two computer labs located in Thompson Hall. The labs are located on the 1 st and 3 rd floors. Accessible to
students using their ID card, the labs are monitored by video and computer center staff. The residence hall has a
front desk which is open every day during academic terms and offers numerous services for residents.
Thompson Hall Amenities
In addition to the facilities in each room, there are a number of facility items available for your use here in the hall.
These items may be checked out with your Kettering University identification card.
• Carts (Four- and
two-wheel)
• Irons
• Ironing boards
• Cleaning
supplies
• Game systems and video games
• Trash bags
• DVDs (movies)
• Copy machine
The basement of Thompson Hall houses our recreation area. We have a billiard
table, foosball, ping pong and an air hockey table. These items are available for
student use 24 hours a day.
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Community Kitchen
Located on the second floor of Thompson Hall is the Community Kitchen.
Residents can use the kitchen during lunch and dinner hours 7 days a week
to prepare basic meals. A Cooking Assistant is available to assist residents
with the kitchen supplies.
Resident Rooms
Each resident room is equipped with a single bed, desk and chair, wardrobe unit with shelves, and with a micro
fridge and microwave. All rooms are air conditioned and heated. Most residents share a suite with another resident
(two private rooms connected by a door). Residents share community bathrooms, which are located at the
intersections of each hallway.
Suite rooms are 11 by 15 feet whereas single rooms are slightly smaller. All rooms are carpeted, but if a student
wishes to purchase an area rug, an 8 by 5 foot rug is suggested. There are two-door wardrobes with hanging space
and shelf space. All suite rooms contain a pocket door connecting
the suite rooms and can be “pegged” shut when necessary. All
rooms have individual telecommunications boxes with individual
phone lines. Each room has one overhead fluorescent light.
Students may wish to bring their own lamps.
Occasionally residents may have the opportunity to “triple.” When
occupancy warrants, residents may share a suite between three
people. Volunteers are tripled first,
followed by those students whose
contracts are determined to have
been received last (date received) if
additional triples are needed.
Residents in a tripled room receive a
reduced room rate for the term they
are tripled.
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What to Bring With You
You will want to make your room as much your own as possible while remembering that most everything you
bring with you will need to be taken home or to your work-term residence when you leave. As such, the balance
between comfort and convenience is important. Think about this balance, and decide what property you will bring
accordingly. We highly recommend that you evaluate the monetary value of what you are bringing to school and
check with your parents’ homeowners’ insurance for coverage. The University does not purchase insurance to
cover items in individual student rooms.
In the Community Standards section of this booklet, some specific property limitations are described. For your
convenience, some suggested items useful in preparing your room are listed. As this list cannot be all inclusive,
other items you may want to bring can be added. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Residence
Life.
• Alarm clock (battery operated)
• Bandages and necessary meds
• Bathrobe
• Bed Spread/comforter/blanket(s)
• Clothes hangers
• DVD player
• *Extra-long twin sheets
• Flashlight
• Headphones
• **Humidifier
• Laundry supplies
• Personal computer (Ethernet card & Internet
Cable)
• Personal stereo system
• Pillow(s) & pillow case(s)
• Power strip(s) with surge protector
• Recreational equipment
• Room decorations
• Safety glasses
• School supplies
• Sewing kit
• Shower caddy
• Telephone
• Television (cable cord)
• Tissues
• Toiletries
• Towels and linens
*All mattresses purchased for Thompson Hall are 80 inches in length. We have provided ordering information for
extra-long linens to our residents. You will receive a letter and an order form in the mail from On Campus
Marketing (OCM) that describes the products and special value packages that are available. Make sure you order by
the deadline so that your linens will be delivered to your home before you depart for campus. For more details or to
order, please call Residence Hall Linens at 1-800-957-4338 or check out the website at www.rhl.org/gmi. Locally,
extra-long linens may be purchased at a variety of retail stores.
**Michigan is known for dry winters. Students from more humid climates, not accustomed to Michigan winters,
are strongly encouraged to purchase humidifiers. With the large number of students in relatively close confines,
colds and flu spread readily within the residence hall population. Humidifiers can be of great assistance in
minimizing susceptibility to these kinds of illnesses.
Each residence hall room comes equipped with a Micro-fridge. DO NOT BRING a refrigerator or microwave with
you! The unit contains a microwave (700 watts), a refrigerator and a freezer unit (4.0 cubic feet). Each resident is
responsible for cleaning and defrosting the unit at closing/checkout. This unit will remain in the room for use by
both sections and is considered a part of the residence hall room furnishings.
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Residence Life Services
In order for students to take full advantage of the services offered from the Department of Residence Life, residents
are responsible for knowing the content of materials published and distributed by the Department of Residence
Life, including the contents of this booklet.
Cable, Computer & Telephone Services
The residence hall is fully networked which allows for several features in the students’ rooms. Each room is
equipped with a jack and adapter specifically for telephone use. All residents will need to provide their own phones.
Students may use any calling card for long distance service provided that it has a 1-800 access number. Students
must have a calling card for long distance service and may not, under any circumstance, establish their long
distance carrier using their Thompson Hall telephone number; the calling card must be established from their home
phone number.
Each room is equipped with a standard cable television outlet. Students are responsible for providing their coaxial
cable and connecting their own personal television. A list of cable channels can be found on the Thompson Hall
website.
Each room is also equipped with a network jack specifically for computer use. The
jack connector is the RJ45 type and requires the use of a category 5 UTP cable; a
telephone cable will not work. In order to utilize the network, the connecting
computer must have an Ethernet card installed. Network cables may be purchased
from the university bookstore, and network cards are available from local vendors.
It is recommended that the outlets beneath the windows, just below the heat register
panels, be used for providing power to personal computers. It is also recommended
that a power strip (with a surge protector) of noted good quality be used as a buffer
to prevent damage to hardware from power surges. Broadband Routers and Wireless Access points are not
permitted in the residence hall. Wireless access is available in most public areas and multiple computers are able
to connect through a network switch/hub.
Virus protection is required for all computers connecting the university network. The use of personal firewall
software is highly recommended.
Cleaning Responsibilities
Custodial service is provided for Thompson Hall common areas and community bathrooms only. During the
academic year, the cleaning of student rooms is the responsibility of the individual occupying the room and/or the
suitemate. At check out time, each student room is inspected by staff to verify its cleanliness prior to occupancy by
the next term’s student. Special cleaning, either in student rooms or in common spaces, required by reason of
students’ carelessness or deliberate vandalism, will be billed to those responsible and deducted from the housing
deposit.
Courtesy Phones
Courtesy phones are installed for the convenience of students and visitors and as a needed facility in time of
emergency. In Thompson Hall, courtesy phones (four) are located at the front desk area, several feet away at the
main second floor entrance, downstairs at the tunnel linkage to the Campus Center, and outside the building at the
southwest entrance, near the parking lot and Recreation Center. The access is for on-campus calls only.
Equipment Check Out
Equipment checked out from the Thompson Hall desk is provided for use to all residents. For most items, the time
limit on usage is twenty-four (24) hours. This limit applies to such high demand items as vacuums, luggage carts,
DVDs, and cleaning supplies. During check-out week, carts, vacuums, and cleaning supplies are checked out for
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one hour. For all items a valid Kettering University ID must be shown to the desk. If an
item is returned damaged or is lost, the student bears the cost of replacement or repair for
that item. Residents who hold items longer than the specified limit are subject to
disciplinary action and/or loss of equipment check out privileges.
Laundry
Laundry service is available in Thompson Hall on the basement level near the south end of the building. These
machines, twelve washers and dryers, are card operated and self service. The charge for
each machine is one dollar per wash and fifty cents per dry. The front desk has laundry
cards available for a $3 deposit for the card. We recommend residents put less than $20 on
the card in case it is lost. Users who have lost money or had damage to personal items
during laundry process should contact the company directly for refunds or compensation
for loss by calling the number on the machines. We highly encourage residents to remain
in the laundry room while they are using the facility to protect their belongings from
theft. The University will not accept responsibility for items stolen from the laundry room.
Mail & Packages
Student mail is delivered to Thompson Hall Monday - Friday. Resident mailboxes are located on the first floor of
Thompson Hall, directly beneath the Thompson Hall front desk and near the entrance to Unit 11. Residents are
assigned a box number upon their arrival to the residence hall. Each resident of Thompson Hall has their own
mailbox which can be accessed with their room key.
Student Address is as follows:
Kettering University
Student's Name
Thompson Hall
1700 University Ave.
Flint, MI 48504
Packages
Packages may be picked up from the campus Shipping and Receiving Office, located on the first floor of the
Academic Building. The shipping and receiving office does their best to notify students by email when a package
arrives, however it is the student‘s responsibility to check with their office, especially for time sensitive packages.
Forwarding your mail
When you check out of the hall, it is your responsibility to complete all appropriate paperwork to make sure your
mail is forwarded. Each resident is responsible for contacting USPS to have their mail forwarded. You can go to the
US Postal Service web site to complete the request. Click on the link Receiving Mail and then Change Your
Address. There is a $1 charge.
When students no longer live on-campus the University does not receive their mail or packages. Mail and
packages will be returned to sender.
Room Change Requests
Once a student takes possession of a room in Thompson Hall, there are a number of specific limitations that must
be observed by the student leaseholder. As the living location of a student is very important to University
communications with the student, knowing each student’s place of residence is critical. With this in mind, a number
of structures are in place regarding mid-year changes in housing status.
Between the first and second academic terms, a number of students request room changes, which is a change in
housing assignment. In order to ensure student safety, the exchange of rooms or substitution of one’s occupancy for
another without clearance in writing through the Department of Residence Life is not permitted. At the end of the
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first academic term, residents are invited to submit in writing their request for reassignment. Requests made at
other times must be handled by personal interview with the Director of Residence Life and will be accepted or
denied based on their individual merit.
Special Accommodations
As with all University departments, the Office of Residence Life is determined to provide support and services to
those who require special accommodation as result of physical or mental disability. Thompson Hall offers the
following physical features in support of our disabled resident population:
• Lift access to the building via a ramp in the tunnel on the first floor
• Key-operated elevator servicing all floors
• Handicapped restroom facilities on the first floor for men and the second floor for women
• Specially designed disability-friendly room on the first floor for men and the second floor for women
Students who require these or other accommodations in support of a disability should first contact the Wellness
Center. This office will secure all the necessary services that may be needed for a successful educational experience
prior to arrival on the campus. Students requesting such services are strongly encouraged to visit the campus to
assist us in supporting their educational and residential needs. Please contact the Admissions Office to arrange such
a visit.
Storage
In an effort to help with the eleven-week transitions at Kettering, storage space for
student property is available only to those students under contract or application with the
Department of Residence Life. Residents are limited to a total of eighteen (18) cubic feet
of total storage space per person. This space is 3 feet tall 3 feet wide and 2 feet deep.
This space is reserved for, and limited to, boxes, luggage, trunks and other items as
deemed appropriate by the trunk storage contract. Items prohibited from storage include
computer hardware, audio-visual equipment, large pieces of furniture, or any single item
that does not fit into the space. Storage hours during opening and closing weeks are
posted by Residence Life Staff. All items unclaimed after one (1) year will be removed
from storage and discarded.
University Property
Repair or renovation of University property is a service provided by Kettering University’s Facilities Management
Office and should not be undertaken by students. All residence hall facility problems should be reported to the
Department of Residence Life via their email address at reslife@kettering.edu. These problems will be reported to
the Facilities Management Office.
Vacation Periods
Rooms may not be occupied during vacation periods unless specific approval is given by the Department of
Residence Life. All rooms in Thompson Hall may be utilized by the Department of Residence Life during vacation
periods at the discretion of this office. Students approved to occupy the Residence Hall during vacation periods will
incur an additional per diem charge beyond their contractual obligation. No students may reside in Thompson Hall
during the breaks between fall and winter term and spring and summer term.
Vending
Vending machines are available in the residence hall, just off the main lobby. Residents who have lost money or
received bad food or beverage from these machines should contact the vending company directly for refunds. The
contact number is posted on the vending machine.
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Terms & Conditions of Occupancy
Residency and Meal Plan Requirement
In recognition of the educational value of an on-campus living experience, the Kettering University Board of
Trustees has officially adopted an on-campus residency and meal plan requirement. All first-year students are
required to live in Thompson Hall and have a full meal plan during school sections. Students who transfer to
Kettering University, who are under 21 and single, and who have not had a one year, on-campus residential
experience must also reside in Thompson Hall and have a full meal plan for their first year at Kettering University.
Students beginning in January or April are also required to live on-campus and have a full meal plan two academic
terms which will span two different academic years.
Terms of Contract
The following are “Student Housing Contract Terms and Conditions” specifically listed on the contract document.
For your information, they are listed below:
All new students to Kettering University are required to receive Full Room and Board for their first two (2)
academic terms. All students who submit this contract are committing to reside on campus for two academic terms.
1. Upon submission of this Contract, the student must submit a forfeitable Damage Deposit of One Hundred
Dollars ($100). This deposit will be held by Kettering University without interest throughout the entire life of
this agreement. For new students, the $100 Housing deposit is included in the Enrollment deposit.
2. Student housing is to be vacated by 5:00 p.m. on 11th Saturday.
3. Kettering University assumes no responsibility for the loss or damage to student property. A student assigned to
a room will be held financially responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear to the room and its
furnishings.
4. Kettering University reserves the right to make room assignments and reassignments of rooms for the benefit of
the individual student and the University.
5. Kettering University reserves the right to inspect Student Housing rooms and to regulate the use of the premises
in accordance with the University rules and regulations including the Code of Conduct. Kettering University
reserves the right to enter student rooms for inspection, maintenance, pest control and any other reasonable
purpose during reasonable hours. In case of emergency, however, Kettering University reserves the right to
enter student rooms immediately.
6. Kettering University reserves the right to utilize any student room during recess periods. Therefore, Kettering
University reserves the right to have students remove all belongings during these times.
7. The student agrees to abide by the GUIDE TO RESIDENCE HALL LIVING in addition to the above terms and
conditions.
8. Frances Wilson Thompson Hall abides by the Kettering University policy of no alcohol on campus, regardless
of age.
9. To qualify for return of the Damage Deposit, the resident must (a) vacate the room at the conclusion of the
specified term of this Contract; (b) occupy the premises for the full term of this Contract; (c) return all keys to
Kettering University prior to necessitated recore of the space; (d) abide by all University policies and terms of
this Contract; (e) leave the premises in the same physical condition as they were at the commencement of this
Contract, normal wear and tear excepted; (f) not attempt to use any portion of the Damage Deposit as rent -
such use is strictly prohibited.
Contract & Occupancy
Thompson Hall operates with three rent scales, a first year rate, non-first year rate, and tripled rate. Contact our
office for more information.
A $15.00 activity fee is also charged to all residents to support the programming efforts of the Resident Assistants
and the Residence Hall Association.
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Residence hall rooms are contracted on a two-academic term, annual lease basis. All freshman and new transfer
students contracting for the first term are automatically obligated for the second term. A student who forfeits a
housing reservation in the first term and who returns to the University in the second term is obligated for housing
rental charges for that second term if vacancy in the residence hall facilities exists and without regard to assignment
location.
When rooms are available, students on work section may reside in Thompson Hall. Interested students should
contact the Department of Residence Life for more information.
Students wishing to live in Thompson Hall back to back terms (A to B or B to A) need to contact the Department of
Residence Life. We allow residents to return as space is available.
Terms of Occupancy
Rooms may be occupied by those individual students currently enrolled under the signed sponsorship of an
appropriate administrative or faculty agency and with the approval of the Department of Residence Life. No room
may be occupied by any student prior to the day of check-in unless approved individually by the Department of
Residence Life.
Any student is subject to dismissal from Kettering University student housing for misconduct or violation of
University Code of Conduct/regulations, as spelled out in the Student Handbook. Kettering University reserves the
right to terminate the lease and take possession of a room whenever the violation of regulations warrants such
termination, whenever the room is vacated, or the relationship of the leaseholder, as a student, with the University
is terminated.
The University reserves the right to enforce any restrictions or regulations necessary for the maintenance of its
property or the general welfare of its residents. Violation of said regulations or restrictions subjects the individual to
disciplinary action, which may include termination of lease. When the termination of a lease results from
disciplinary action, no refund is given.
The University also reserves the right to reassign the occupant or terminate the lease when, in the University’s
judgment, it is in the best interest of the Residence Life System. The University also reserves the right to void a
Residence Hall contract in the event a student chooses to withdraw from the University or has an excessive
disciplinary file.
Waivers of Occupancy
With respect to the Housing Residency and Meal Plan Requirement, new students to Kettering University, under
certain circumstances, may request that this requirement be waived. Students who are 21 years of age or older, are
married, or have lived on campus at their previous institution for two terms (if a transfer student) may choose to
pursue this waiver. Waivers may be requested by writing an email to reslife@kettering.edu. Such requests must be
sent in writing to:
Director of Residence Life
Kettering University
1700 University Ave
Flint, Michigan 48504
The request should be sent to Kettering University at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the student’s first
academic term. Please specify if the request is for a waiver for housing, meal plan, or both. A review of all requests
will occur, and students requesting waivers will be notified of the results prior to arriving on campus.
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Unless a waiver is granted, the Department of Residence Life will expect all newly admitted students to
reside on campus and have a full meal plan for the academic portion of their first year at Kettering
University.
Release from Housing Contract
There may be conditions under which a student may need to be released from his/her housing contract. To request a
release from the housing contract, the student must submit a letter to the Department of Residence Life outlining
the reason(s) for the request. A determination on the outcome of those requests will be delivered, in writing, to the
student. If there is no request for release granted and the housing contract is broken, the student will forfeit
the housing Damage Deposit and/or be responsible for all room charges for the remainder of the contract
period. In the event that the student chooses to live elsewhere than Thompson Hall but elects to keep the housing
contract in force, sub-leasing of rooms is prohibited, as is possession of room keys by other than the leaseholder for
that room. Students who withdraw, are suspended, expelled, or otherwise dismissed from the University are
required to remove their property from the residence hall and return the room keys to the Department of Residence
Life within twenty-four (24) hours from the time the withdrawal, suspension, expulsion or dismissal goes into
effect, unless otherwise required by the Department of Residence Life.
Move-in Dates & Times
A-Section Move In
Summer 2012
• New Students Only
• Returning Students
Winter 2013
• New January Students Only
• Returning Students
B-Section Move-In
Fall 2012
• New Students Only
• Returning Students
Spring 2013
• New April Students Only
• Returning Students
Thursday, July 5 8am-Noon
Saturday & Sunday, July 7 & 8 10am-10pm each day
Thursday, January 3 6-10pm or Friday, January 4 8-10am
Saturday & Sunday, January 5 & 6 10am-10pm each day
Thursday, September 27 8am-Noon
Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30 10am-10pm each day
Thursday, March 28 6-10pm or Friday, March 29 8-10am
Saturday & Sunday, March 30 & 31 10am-10pm each day
Every student, upon checking into Thompson Hall or changing to a new room, is required to complete both a
Housing Room Inventory Form and to update their Emergency Contact Information for the Department of
Residence Life. The Room Inventory Form allows the student to personally assess his/her room and its contents,
ownership of residence hall keys for the term and to attest to their condition by virtue of a signature. This form will
be referred to in matters concerning room repair and individual damage assessment. The Emergency Contact
Information contains emergency medical and contact information provided by the student at the time of check in.
This information is considered confidential and is provided to attending medical personnel when students
themselves cannot do so (see Medical Emergencies).
Move-out & Residence Hall Closing
Exams take place 11th Thursday and Friday (all day) and 11th Saturday (morning). The
residence hall will close on 11th Saturday each term at 5 PM. All students will be
required to move-out by that time or be charged a fine for the excessive time past our
scheduled closing or an overnight fee. Residence Life Staff will have a cleaning checklist
available for residents at least one week prior to closing to prepare students for room
cleaning. Students who will be flying must make their own transportation arrangements
to the airport.
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Residence Life Community Standards
Introduction to Community Standards
The residence hall community is an integral part of the University. Residing within this community implies certain
obligations and standards of citizenship. When these obligations and standards are met, conditions are optimal for a
meaningful educational experience. Kettering University attempts to provide a sufficiently structured environment
within the residence hall for every resident to have the opportunity to succeed while maintaining a unique identity
within a group setting. For most new students, living in such a large group is a new experience, and a lifetime of
personal habits must be modified to fit in smoothly with a diverse population. Residence Life policies exist to
facilitate this transition and to insure the health and safety of every resident.
When students engage in behaviors that detract from the communal environment, they may be introduced to the
Kettering University Conduct System through the Residence Life Conduct Board. The purpose of this board is to
set and maintain behavioral standards consistent with the basic concepts of individual freedom and responsibility,
service to others, and an environment supportive of academic pursuits and success. This J-Board is comprised of
student volunteers who are trained as peer adjudicators and who model ethical behavior. Advised by the Director of
Residence Life, this group is empowered to hear cases requiring not more than a sanction of disciplinary probation
and monetary fines (see Student Handbook for description). This group recommends sanctions for most of the
negative behaviors outlined in this document. Typically, only first and second violations will be heard; third
violations will be referred to the designated University conduct officer for adjudication. As one might expect,
sanctions increase in severity with successive violations of community standards.
Statement on Student Rights
The basic purpose of the Thompson Hall community is the achievement of its goals and objectives. The most basic
necessity for the achievement of this purpose is freedom of expression and communication. Therefore the
Department of Residence Life must always strive to strike a balance between its basic purposes of providing an
environment most conducive to meeting the needs of those students residing within the residence hall. Specifically,
residents in Thompson Hall are guaranteed the following rights as members of the residential community:
• Residents shall be free from actions which would discriminate against them on the basis of gender, race,
religion, age, national origin, political beliefs or affiliation, sexual orientation, and/or ability.
• Due process within the University community as provided by the University Student Handbook (Code of
Conduct).
• Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. Before entry, the resident must be informed of the reason(s),
for entry, except in cases involving the protection of health, safety, or welfare of the student and property. The
Department of Residence Life reserves the right to enter a room upon the observance of a policy violation.
• Representation through the Residence Hall Association.
• Freedom of expression provided such freedom does not interfere with the rights of others in the pursuit of
their legitimate goals.
• Confidentiality as required under federal law.
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POLICIES
Alcohol
Kettering University is a “dry” campus. The possession, consumption or distribution on campus of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited for everyone, regardless of the current drinking age in Michigan or Federal Law. Possession
of alcoholic beverage containers is also considered evidence of possession of alcohol and will also be treated as a
violation. Residence Life staff will confront residents or guests in Thompson Hall who are found to be in violation
of these policies, will confiscate and dispose of any alcohol or containers found, and will document the situation,
subjecting the resident or the guest’s host to disciplinary action. Residents or guests who return to Thompson Hall
under the influence of alcohol or drugs and then violate other University policies will also subject themselves or
their hosts to disciplinary action. Irresponsible use of alcohol that results in vomiting, poor coordination, a student’s
inability to walk by their own accord, becoming belligerent, or causing vandalism are grounds for disciplinary
action.
Appliances
For safety reasons, only certain appliances are permitted in student rooms (i.e., electrical shavers, toothbrushes, hair
dryers, clocks, fans, stereos, irons with automatic shutoff, curling irons, hair dryers, and blenders). The following
items are specifically prohibited in the residence hall except in designated areas provided by the University: any
cooking appliances other than your micro fridge including, but not limited to; halogen lamps, hot plates, coffee
makers with an open heating element, toasters, toaster ovens, electric fry pans, broilers, grills, portable heating units
of any kind, heating coils, sun lamps, waffle grills, exterior antennas, and immersion coils. The University reserves
the right to determine the potential danger of electrical appliances and to remove them. Extension cords are
discouraged, but if they must be used, they must be UL approved. Power strips, with built in surge protection, are
the preferred and highly suggested means of power distribution in residence hall rooms.
Billing for Damages
Residents will be held responsible for any damage/theft done to their room, based on discrepancies noted from the
Room Inventory Form. Damages and vandalism to public spaces not connected to any one individual or group
within the hall will be tracked, and total costs will be passed on to all residents in equal portions. Damages may be
billed to a resident(s), to an entire unit, to an entire floor, or assessed to the building. It is in the best interests of
residents to protect their local environments and assertively confront those who would harm the physical facilities.
All students are expected to report promptly any damage, malfunction, destruction, or loss of University property to
their Resident Assistant or the Director of Residence Life.
Combustible Items
In the interest of safety, combustible items including combustion engines (regardless of their state of
dismantlement), candles, incense, non-electric lanterns and chemicals are prohibited. Students whom require the
burning of candles or incense for religious ceremonies, must request permission from the Director of Residence
Life. If approved, specific guidelines must be followed.
Common Areas
Any of the residence hall common rooms (not hallways or bathrooms) are available for University activities on a
limited basis. Permission for use of these areas is given by the Director of Residence Life. Requests should be made
at least seven working days before the desired event. Common areas are shared spaces by the entire hall and as such
appropriate dress and behavior is expected of all residents/guests. Failure to uphold these expectations may lead to
loss of common area space usage.
Controlled Substances/Drugs
Kettering University observes State of Michigan and City of Flint statues in regards to other controlled substances.
Possession or use of these substances including, but not limited to, amphetamines, barbiturates, hallucinogens,
narcotics, marijuana, cocaine, anabolic steroids, or other intoxicants and drug paraphernalia will subject the student
to the University disciplinary process. The university operates a strict zero tolerance policy on drugs. A student
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found with or under the influence of drugs may be suspended or expelled and possibly face local and state criminal
prosecution.
Endangerment to Self or Others
Residents of Thompson Hall who place themselves or others in compromising and dangerous situations will be
documented and subjected to disciplinary action. Situations include but are not limited to allowing unauthorized
entrance into Thompson Hall and misuse of alcohol.
Fire Equipment & Fire Drills
Fire equipment is to be used only in the event of a fire. Any use or misuse must be reported to the Department of
Residence Life immediately so that it may be restored to useful condition with no unnecessary delay. Tampering
with fire horns, alarms, extinguishers, extinguisher covers, exit signs, instruction signs, sprinkler systems, smoke
detectors, heat detectors, and other equipment is unlawful and may be punishable by restitution for
repair/replacement costs and expulsion from the University.
When evacuating during an alarm, residents are expected to stand clear of all building exits, regardless of weather,
so that emergency personnel can freely access the hall. For students who choose to use the campus tunnel during
evacuation, the minimum distance acceptable for building clearance is beyond the second set of double doors,
located at the basement elevator lobby for the Campus Center. Residence Life Staff will inform their residents of
the assigned location for their unit in the event of an evacuation. Lack of cooperation during drills, either by failing
to evacuate or by not evacuating to a safe distance, will result in disciplinary action. Students will also be processed
through the discipline system for creating or reporting false alarms. In the event an alarm is pulled or tampered with
in any fashion and the result is a building-wide evacuation, residents of the building will be assessed a $25.00
charge to their account for each false pull unless the perpetrator comes forward or is identified.
Fraud
Knowingly furnishing false information to the university, and forgery, alteration or misuse (i.e. unauthorized,
negligent) of documents, equipment (including computers and parking permits), records or identification is
prohibited on campus and on any property owned by Kettering University. This constitutes fraud and is subject to
disciplinary action.
Furniture: Room
All students are expected to cooperate in keeping rooms, lounges and corridors in satisfactory condition. Student
rooms are not to be used for permanent or temporary storage of miscellaneous items and/or furniture alien to
normal occupancy, nor should student room furniture be removed from its assigned location. All furniture placed in
a student room must remain in that room and cannot be stored in any other residence hall room, campus building or
off-site storage areas. Furniture may be rearranged within a student room in accordance with its designed purposes.
Students may bring personal furnishings into their own rooms, provided that these items are removed prior to
student check out. Home-built lofts and waterbeds are prohibited in the residence hall. Student rooms must be
returned to their original condition at the end of occupancy. All furniture not accounted for at term-end inventory
will be replaced at the expense of the resident occupying that unit or space.
Furniture: Lounge
Lounge furniture is not to be removed from its specific location without the permission of the Director of Residence
Life. Students found with such furniture in their rooms are subject to disciplinary action and/or fines.
Guests
All guests of Thompson Hall residents must be registered at the front desk at the time of arrival, or if the desk is
closed, with the RA on-duty. Any resident of Thompson Hall may have a maximum of two (2) guests in his or her
company, regardless of their gender, at any one time. During their stay in the hall, guests must be escorted in the
building by their host(s) at all times.
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Overnight guests are subject to the following additional guidelines:
1) All guests must submit a state issued photo identification to be copied by the staff.
2) Guests eighteen (18) and over may stay in the resident’s room.
3) Guests between the ages of 16 and 18 may stay overnight only in guest housing. In these instances, letters from
the parents of both the host student and the guest must be on file with an advance reservation for the guest room.
Any student who brings guests to the University is responsible for making relevant University regulations know to
them and accepts responsibility for their conduct in the hall during their visit. Any guest found violating the guest
policy will lose guest privileges. Guests arriving on campus are to call their host from one of the exterior phones or
come to the front entrance of the residence hall to have their host contacted. Guests who enter the building
unescorted will be banned from the residence hall.
Guest Housing
Guests may not be housed for extended periods of time (more than three (3) consecutive days) in the host(s) room,
except upon written permission of the Department of Residence Life. In a situation where a resident will be hosting
a guest(s) for longer than this period, we require the utilization of our guest housing resources. Guests may reside in
an available room at a charge of thirty dollars ($30) nightly with linens provided, or twenty-five dollars ($25)
nightly without linens. Guest rooms for prospective students are available through the Admissions Office.
Utilization of these resources requires a minimum seven (7) days advanced notice. Otherwise, room access may be
denied due to a lack of prepared spaces in the hall. It is expected that the host will be responsible for any rental
fees or other charges accrued during the guest’s stay.
Keys
Each room key is individually coded. Except where specifically stated, keys must
be returned to the Department of Residence Life within the 24-hour period after
termination of lease or permanent withdrawal from the room. The penalty for not
returning the specific keys issued is $150.00 each key. Lost keys must be reported
to the Department of Residence Life. Arrangements for the lock to be changed
and new keys to be issued will be made there. An identical $150.00 fee per key
will be charged to the person who loses the keys. Unauthorized use or
possession of a key (i.e., by someone other than its owner) can result in strict
disciplinary action for misuse of keys.
Medical Emergency
In the event of a medical emergency, different resources are available to students depending on time of day and day
of the week:
Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)
Wellness Center, Thompson Hall front desk
After 5PM, Holidays, Weekends RA on Duty, Campus Safety
Residents are unable to request emergency services directly. Students must funnel those requests through the
Campus Safety office. Upon contacting University officials, the student will be consulted and an appropriate course
of action will be taken. In event the student cannot assist in his/her own care, emergency information on the
resident will be gathered and city emergency personnel will be contacted. Staff that discover students in distress as
a result of alcohol will, as a matter of protocol, request emergency medical service. A student may refuse transport,
but students unable to make such a refusal will be transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure and
will incur any related expenses resulting from this service.
Murals
Personalization of public spaces is permitted with the approval of the Residence Hall Association. Residents are
encouraged to have their units submit designs and drawings to the RHA. Following the approval of the RHA the
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Resident Assistant receive supplies from the Director of Residence Life to paint their murals. Residents have two
terms in which to complete their murals. Incomplete or vandalized murals will be painted over during zero sections.
Non-compliance
Students must comply promptly with the legitimate and reasonable directions and requests of residence hall staff
acting in their capacity as university officials in the performance of their duties. Failure to do so may result in noncompliance
disciplinary action.
Noise in the hall
Stereo music and other loud noises interfere with the normal functions of the campus and are disruptive to the
community. Such loud music or noise infringes upon the rights of others. In view of this basic right, stereo speaker
or amplification devices should not be placed in a window with sound directed outside. We recommend that
students utilize egg-foam padding around large speaker systems to keep the noise level down as well as the bass
vibrations. Continued warnings of noise violations may result in stereo equipment confiscation by the Department
of Residence Life. Students must respond favorably to any reasonable request to lower the volume if it is disturbing
to others at any time of day (courtesy hours).
Quiet Hours are times during the evening/night when no noise is to be heard in the hall. Quiet hours are enforced
both by other residents and the Resident Assistants. Under routine conditions, quiet hours are 10:00 PM - 8:00
AM on Sunday through Thursday nights, and 12 Midnight - 12 Noon on Friday and Saturday nights. “23
Hours of Quiet” begin on 11th Monday in order to provide an environment conducive to studying and academic
success. The “23 hours of quiet” policy runs throughout eleventh week.
Parental Notification
Per the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Buckley Amendment Kettering University
reserves our right to notify parents/guardians of any violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or
policy of the institution, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance, regardless of whether
that information is contained in the student's education records if the student is under the age of 21; and it has been
determined that the student has committed a disciplinary violation with respect to such use or possession.
Pets
No animals, with the exception of non-predatory fish in properly maintained aquariums of 10
gallons or less, are allowed in the residence hall. Aquariums must have noise-free
compressors/filters.
Prohibited Activities
In addition to those already identified or regulated, the following activities are not permitted in the residence hall,
as they tend to result in disruption of the living environment for large numbers of residents.
1. Vandalism
2. Dropping, throwing, shooting items from a window, the mezzanine, and/or down stairwells
3. Walking on or using the outside window ledge to store items
4. Production of flammable agents or chemical explosives
5. Hall sports (i.e. hall hockey, soccer, Frisbee, throwing darts, football, hall wrestling, lacrosse, scooters, etc.)
6. Washing or repairing of motor vehicles
7. Carpentry, woodworking, painting, refinishing, or any construction involving large or noisy power tools or
use of flammable agents
8. Excessive horseplay, water fights, and snowball fights
9. Possession of water guns
10. Theft of services (i.e. telephone and cable)
11. Commercial enterprises, sales, or solicitation
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The Director of Residence Life reserves the right to determine whether activities are in violation of the Kettering
University Campus Policy. Students who repeatedly violate university and/or residence hall policies are subject to
university disciplinary action and may be evicted from the residence hall.
Posting Policy
For any on or off campus organization who wants to post flyers in Thompson Hall
• Items posted on these public boards must first be stamped by the Student Life Office
• Please bring ALL flyers to the Thompson Hall Front Desk to be stamped with the Thompson Hall stamp
• It is the organizations responsibility to provide enough copies of flyers to be distributed in Thompson Hall.
Thompson Hall will take up to 24 copies (two per unit), which can be left at the front desk to be stamped by
the Director of Residence Life or Administrative Assistant and distributed to the RA’s to hang in their units
where they deem fit
• Thompson Hall Resident Assistants will ONLY post flyers that are approved and stamped by Student Life
and Thompson Hall staff
• Any organization in violation of the Thompson Hall posting policy will have their flyers removed
immediately by staff
• No items from any source may be posted on glass, wood or stainless steel surfaces. Postings may be hung
only with blue painter tape
Restricted Areas
The University’s published Code of Conduct specifically prohibits entrance into or access of restricted areas such
as roofs, mechanical equipment rooms, University storage areas, buildings closed for vacation, etc. by anyone other
than authorized personnel. Also included in this provision are unoccupied residence hall student rooms. Residents
should refrain from illegally accessing these unoccupied rooms, even if one adjoins their own room. If storage of
property is of concern, please read the “Storage” section of this booklet for alternatives or consult your Resident
Assistant.
Right of Entry & Student Property
Student rooms are viewed by the Department of Residence Life as residential areas. As such, we do not enter
student rooms without cause or justification. The right of entry to student rooms is reserved for authorized
personnel as needed for the purposes of inspection, repair, maintenance, insuring the safety/health/welfare of
residents, or in instances of policy violation. The safekeeping of student property within student rooms is the
responsibility of each student. Students are encouraged to take practical precautions in insuring the security of their
personal belongings. Residents should keep their doors locked when asleep or away from the room, keep windows
closed when absent, and avoid propping exterior doors. The University cannot assume responsibility for loss or
damage to the personal property of its residents by virtue of policy violations or student neglect. Students are urged
to confirm whether they are covered under their parents’ homeowner’s insurance policy and to make arrangements
for additional insurance coverage if necessary. Property remaining in student rooms upon termination of lease
becomes the immediate property of Kettering University.
Room Personalization
Room decorations must be of a non-permanent nature which will not damage paint or finished surfaces of the room.
All student rooms are repainted periodically, so painting one’s room is not permitted. No material may be draped or
affixed overhead, particularly to the fire safety devices or light fixtures. Decorations and posters should be limited
to a small area of wall space in compliance with fire safety code. Live Christmas trees are not permitted in the
residence hall. Personal items placed in public view (facing out of windows or on the outside wall of a student’s
room) are subject to public scrutiny and may be removed by Residence Life staff. No items may be posted on the
outside of student room doors.
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Safety and Security
Safety and security is everyone’s responsibility. Actions which compromise the security of our residents or living
areas will subject the individuals responsible to disciplinary action. Remember to:
• Lock your room door
• Get to know your neighbors
• Don’t let people “piggy back” into the hall you don’t know or prop outside doors
• Place only information you want available to everyone in your Facebook/Twitter profile
• Do not include Room and phone numbers or cell phone numbers
Solicitation
Solicitation in or around the residence halls is not permitted on a door-to-door basis. This is in effect for both on
and off campus organizations.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in all Residence Hall areas as Kettering University is a smoke-free
facility.
Tornado Drills
Tornado drills are held during the proper seasons. For this evacuation, a siren is sounded over the public address
system to throughout the evacuation. In this circumstance, all students must evacuate to the portion of the campus
tunnel that runs underneath University Ave.
Weapons
The possession of, whether open or concealed, or the use of any weapons, including firearms, ammunition, air-guns
(including paint ball guns & Nerf), spring-propelled type weapons, BB guns, slingshots, martial arts weaponry,
explosives, explosive substances, fireworks, and knives with blades of more than 4 inches are prohibited in the
residence hall and on University property. Use of fireworks may result in immediate expulsion. Any use of a
weapon or an imitation that could be used to cause fear in another person is prohibited. Licensed student hunters or
gun enthusiasts must leave any firearms with the Campus Safety Department.
Window Screens and Exit Doors
All entry points for Thompson Hall are a safety concern, as they provide quick access to a large number of students
and their property. For the purposes of health, safety and security, window screens are to remain installed at all
times. The screen latch is for emergency exits only. The Thompson Hall exit doors are the first barrier to intruders,
and therefore are an important part of hall security systems. Propping open or tampering with these doors is strictly
prohibited.
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NOTES
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