A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS - Fisher College

ROOM AND HALL RESPONSIBILITIES
You and your roommate(s) share a room equally. Damages that occur in your room will be billed to all roommates unless
only one person claims responsibility for the damage. When damage occurs hall staff will post a notice regarding a
description of the damage, date of damage and estimated cost. If anybody has information regarding the damage they
are asked to come forward within 72 hours. If no person claims responsibility or is found responsible the damage to
the common areas will be billed to all those living in the hall. Any damage that does occur should be reported immediately
to your Resident Assistant. The students found responsible for excessive damage, abuse, or misuse of College
property will be subject to disciplinary action and possible denial of the privilege of living on campus. Resident students
are subject to the conditions set forth in the Housing Agreement.
ROOM FURNISHINGS
Each student is provided with a single bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and closet space or a wardrobe. You will need to
supply your own pillow, sheets, towels, trash can, blankets, lamp, and light bulbs for personal lamps. The College asks
that stereos, television sets, and electronics be kept to a minimum because of space limitations. You are responsible
for the furniture that is provided to you, and furniture may not be removed from any room or common area, unless approved
by housing staff.
Outside furniture is not allowed. This includes all outside furniture. No wood furniture is allowed, no padded chairs,
ottomans, futons etc.
The College will also charge students for removal of any items that are left in a student’s room or common area at the
end of the year. Due to limited storage space, the maintenance staff cannot remove any furniture from rooms if a roommate
moves out. You are liable for the replacement of any furniture that is removed from your room.
OUTSIDE FURNITURE
No outside furniture is allowed. Fisher College provides all furniture that conforms to the City of Boston fire regulations
and therefore no outside furniture is allowed. This includes waterbeds, mattresses, futons, bean bag chairs, ottomans,
tables, nightstands, mattresses, cushioned chairs, trunks, bookcases, etc. The College must comply with a Boston Fire
Department approved fire rating on all furniture.
DISEASE
Students will report immediately to the College Nurse any infectious or contagious disease occurring within the residence
halls. Any student found infectious or contagious must abide by directives given by the College Health Services
staff and/or public health officials to avoid spreading infection or disease.
GAMBLING
Gambling or the sale of lottery tickets (e.g. tickets of chance) by individuals is forbidden on College Property. Gambling,
such as poker, for monetary gain is also not allowed.
PETS
No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in the residence halls, with the exception of a gold fish in a fish bowl no
larger than 5 gallons. Residents must make appropriate arrangements for the care of fish during holiday or other break
periods. The Office of Housing and Residential Life will not assume responsibility for feeding, cleaning, or otherwise
maintaining fish.
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