Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

adjustment in a democratic environment. The degree to which a student benefits depends on
his/her participation in the planning and implementation of activities and his/her acceptance of
personal responsibility for growth and development.
Residence Hall Facilities
There are four residence halls on the historic Tougaloo campus for all students, new and
returning. Some areas of housing are specified by classification and special initiatives. Housing
assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Capacity
Berkshire Hall – 140 beds
New Women’s Hall – 203 beds
Branch Hall – 152 beds
Renner Hall – 178 beds
Residential Hall Door Security
Each resident is provided with a key to his or her room. Entrance to the residence halls are by
card access 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Students may access his/her residence hall regardless
of the hour with a valid Tougaloo College student identification card. Entrance to the residence
halls should be through doors with card readers only. “Exit Only” and “Emergency Exit Only”
doors should be locked to prevent outside entry. In addition:
1. If you enter or leave the residence hall after closing hours, you are responsible for
securing the outside door.
2. You should never prop open or alter a door to prevent it from closing and locking
properly.
3. You should not admit an unauthorized or uninvited person into the residence hall
Security systems and security procedures are provided for your protection. Please follow the
procedures at all times. Card access systems are monitored 24 hours a day.
Residence Hall Policies, Guidelines, and Regulations
In order to be admitted to the residence halls, a student must pay a $50.00 room reservation fee.
The room reservation fee is an annual, non-refundable fee for ALL students living in College
housing.
Assignment Confirmation Card - A Housing Assignment Confirmation Card is issued to each
student in July upon submission of a housing application and payment of the reservation fee.
During arrival for semester beginnings and official registration, the card should be presented to
the Residential Hall Coordinator for actual occupancy status to be activated.
Housing Agreement – Each student will be asked to sign a Housing Agreement in regards to
his/her responsibility for the contents and conduct within the room. The Contract process also
includes an Inventory Form that each resident must sign during the initial check-in process.
Students will be held completely liable for all furniture and room contents indicated on the form.
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