Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

Lobby Areas – Residential hall lobby areas are open in each residence hall from 10:00 a.m. -
12:00 midnight for visitation.
Student Identification Card – All students are required to carry their student identification card.
The identification card provides access to the students’ respective residence hall, computer labs,
and dining hall. Students who lose their identification card should report it immediately to the
Office of Residential Life. There is a $10 fee to replacing the identification card. (Fee subject to
change)
Vacation Closings - The residence halls will close for the Christmas and Spring Break vacations.
Students will NOT be able to stay on campus during these periods, and should plan to leave the
residence halls when they are scheduled for closing. The date and hours for closing will be
posted prior to vacation time. Students are asked to take all valuables home with them during
these periods. THE COLLEGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LEFT DURING THESE
PERIODS. Please note that when the College is closed, residence halls may be closed.
Students that need to make special arrangements regarding travel and/or cannot leave the
residence hall at the designated time must be cleared with the Director of Residential Life at least
48 hours prior to the official vacation period.
Off-Campus Housing - The College does not provide off-campus housing.
Married Housing - There is no designated housing arrangements for married students at the
College. A married student and spouse may have the privilege of living in the residence halls
designated for the individual sexes, providing he/she is willing to adjust to the regulations of the
residence hall and the College.
Summer Housing - Students who are allowed to reside on campus during the summer are all
program participants (federal and/or summer camps). Student housing for summer school is
limited and is approved on a first come, first serve basis. All summer residents will follow the
guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook. The College also reserves the right to dictate
specific curfews and administer special policies during the summer months.
Student Guidelines & Regulations
The assigned occupants of a dormitory room are financially responsible for all of the property
that is a part of that room. In addition, they are also responsible for any breach of conduct which
may occur within their assigned rooms (WHETHER GUEST OR THEMSELVES).
The College reserves the right to inspect any space on its property at any time. When rooms are
to be inspected, the occupants will be notified if possible. The inspection will be done by
authorized personnel.
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