Student Handbook - William Jewell College

Guests
See Visitation Privileges.
Holidays
The residence halls are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring break. Residents are required to be out of
college housing by the announced day and hour for all breaks. Students needing housing during any break
must contact the Office of Student Life by established deadlines.
Insurance
Medical and personal property insurance are the responsibilities of the student. The college is not responsible
for the theft, damage or loss of personal property. The college also provides no medical insurance or coverage.
Keys
Room keys and hall or house keys are issued to each resident at check-in. Keys are the responsibility of the
resident and should be carried at all times to avoid being locked out. Residents who are locked out may
contact a member of their residence hall staff to be let into their room.
Lost keys should be reported promptly to a member of your building’s residence life staff. A replacement fee is
assessed to replace lost keys. Room keys are only issued to the resident of that room and are only to be used
by the person the key is issued.
Medical Emergencies and Illness
All medical emergencies and communicable illnesses should be immediately reported to the Resident Director
or Resident Assistant. They will assist the student in determining the best course of action. Click here for
information regarding the College’s health care services.
Motorcycles
Motorcycles are not permitted inside residence halls and must be parked in an appropriately designated
parking space.
Noise Policy
Residents are encouraged to observe Courtesy Hours 24 hours a day and to maintain reasonable noise levels.
In order to insure that students have the opportunity to exercise their primary rights to sleep and study in
their rooms, quiet hours are established in each residence hall. Students are responsible for knowing and
observing these hours, not only in the hall in which they reside, but wherever they may be visiting. During
quiet hours, noise should be limited to a level which could not possibly disturb the nearest neighbor’s attempt
to sleep or study. This standard will be upheld whether or not the neighbors are present. Sound equipment
that disturbs the privacy of other residents may be removed at the discretion of the Office of Student Life.
Excessive noise/music may not be projected from the residence hall rooms to the outside of the building
(example: speakers may not be placed in windows). Students, whether playing or practicing a musical
instrument, playing a stereo or electric guitar, etc., are expected to respect their fellow-residents’ rights to
sleep or study. Practice rooms are provided in the Pillsbury Music Center.
Twenty-three (23) hour quiet hours are observed during final exams. Starting/ending times will be announced
in each residence hall.
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