BAYSIDE COLLEGE RESIDENCE LIFE GUIDELINES

ResLife at Bayside College is a privilege, not a right. We have been blessed by a partnership with Bayside Kingdom Builders to provide housing for our students, and because of this, we want to be good stewards of what God has given us. ResLife is provided from mid-August through early May. Year-round housing is not available at this time.

College Residence Life is closed for Winter Break from December 16th to January 8th. No students or RAs will be allowed to remain in ResLife during this time.

Compliance with all rules listed below is required of all students. Repeated failure to comply with these rules may warrant the removal of a student from ResLife. If a student is removed from ResLife for this reason, they are still required to pay the current semester's ResLife rate.

EXPECTATIONS

During your time living in the girls’ or guys’ houses, you will be expected to share the responsibility of taking care of the home with your housemates. We ask that you take these responsibilities seriously and work with your housemates to maintain your home.

RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs)

Each home will have designated RAs to assist in the overall well-being of the homes. They are to be treated with the same level of honor and respect as staff. Students should go to the RAs with any concerns or questions. RAs are here to help you.

GENERAL HOUSE RULES

House meetings will occur once a month and will be hosted by the RAs. Attendance is required. When you are unsure about something, ask your RA. The RA must be notified regarding any and all medical emergencies. Speak to and treat housemates with patience and respect. Take care of your responsibilities each week. If they are not fulfilled, there will be consequences deemed necessary by the ResLife team. If this becomes a regular pattern of behavior, you will be required to meet with the Bayside College Resident Directors for additional consequences. Animals are not permitted. Service animals must be approved by the Operations Manager.

Weapon Possession Rules: No unauthorized weapons, including but not limited to firearms, BB guns, pellet rifles, tasers, stun guns, guns, swords, etc. The only exception is pepper spray for self-defense in emergency situations only.

Alcohol Policy: The possession or consumption of alcohol of any kind is not permitted in ResLife, regardless of the student's age, and will result in immediate removal from ResLife.

FOOD AND KITCHEN GUIDELINES

Students are responsible for providing their own food. Only eat the food that you have purchased for yourself. Please do not eat your housemates’ food. Clean up the kitchen better than you found it. Remove your trash and wipe off stovetops, counters, sinks, etc. Rinse dishes and put them in the dishwasher after each use, or hand wash them and put them away.

BEDROOM AND BATHROOM GUIDELINES

The bathroom is to be shared by designated housemates. Work together to determine a schedule and create designated storage areas. Clean up the bathroom after each use. Make your bed daily. Ensure your room is neat and orderly before you leave the house. Do not bring food into your room; eat in dining areas. Clothes must be put away at all times. Students are responsible for their own towels and toiletries.

Members of the opposite sex are not allowed in bedroom areas under any circumstances. If someone is found with a member of the opposite sex in their bedroom, they will be automatically placed on the Disciplinary Track.

There will be weekly room checks throughout the year. Please keep your rooms at the expected standard at all times.

LAUNDRY ROOM GUIDELINES

Collaborate with your housemates to determine a laundry schedule. Once your laundry is finished, remove it from the dryer and the laundry room immediately. Clean the dryer vent after each use. Students are responsible for providing their own laundry detergent.

CHORES

All housemates will be responsible for completing weekly chores. RAs will determine a chore schedule for all housemates. If chores are not completed by the end of the week, consequences will be enforced by RAs and Resident Directors. Chores include, but are not limited to, cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room; taking out the trash; sweeping/vacuuming the floors; etc. General cleaning and household supplies will be provided (e.g., dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels).

AUTOMOBILES

Students are to park in designated parking areas. Music volume should not be audible outside the vehicle. Students must register their car with Bayside College. Students are limited to one vehicle.

VISITORS

Visitors are permitted as long as all other housemates are comfortable. In order for visitors to stay overnight in ResLife, they must be approved by the RA and must complete the visitor request process before being permitted to stay. Visitors may stay overnight once approved through the visitor request process. They are only allowed to stay for up to three nights at a time, and these visits may only occur once a month. All visitors are to conduct themselves in a God-honoring manner.

Visitors of the opposite sex may be in common areas only when at least three or more people are present. Specifically, they are allowed in the living room, dining room, and kitchen areas, and never in bedroom areas. They are not eligible to stay overnight.

YLX students are not permitted to be alone in a house with any student under the age of 18. There must be two or more additional students present for a minor to enter a ResLife house. Additionally, a minor may never be in a room alone with another student in ResLife housing.

CURFEW

All housemates must abide by the midnight curfew. Curfew extensions may be granted for students who are working. Extensions must be approved by the RA in advance. If you are going to be late for curfew, you must communicate this with your RAs. Students staying offsite for more than three nights per month will need to seek a special exception from the Resident Directors. This will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

CONFLICT

Living in a community with others can be challenging at times. Conflict will occur, but it must be handled in a loving, healthy, mature, and Christ-like manner. Go directly to the person involved to resolve the issue. If the conflict continues, go to your RA. If this does not resolve the issue, your RA will involve the Resident Directors or other Bayside College staff. Gossip and bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

DISCIPLINE

We want to be good stewards of what God has given us. Because of this, if expectations are not met, disciplinary action will be taken. This will be determined by the RAs and the Resident Directors at Bayside College.