RESIDENCE

Keys/Access Cards
You will receive your room keys and/or an access card when you arrive. This set will include
an access card to your individual room, which also opens the main door of your building and
a mail key. All official residence keys/access cards issued must be returned when occupancy
ends (on withdrawal or at the end of the academic year, whichever comes first). If keys/
access cards are not returned, your damage deposit will be withheld. Out of concern
for the safety and security of all residents, the following regulations concerning
keys/access cards will be enforced:
Can I lend my keys/access card?
You are not permitted to lend your keys/access card to anyone, including family members,
guests or other residents. Any individual who transfers their residence room keys or access
card to another person, under any circumstances, will be subject to a $65 fine. In addition,
any unauthorized person who is in possession of a College key/access card other than
his/her own will be subject to discipline. Copying of residence room keys or access cards
is strictly forbidden. (Category 2 offence, RDC, pages 64-65)
What if I lock myself out?
On occasion, we all find ourselves locked outside of our rooms with our keys/access cards
on the inside. If you find yourself in this situation, the following procedures have been designed
to assist you:
Monday through Sunday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm
The Information Desk staff member will let you into your room.
Monday through Sunday after 7:00 pm
The Residence Life Staff will let you into your room. Find a member of the RLS staff
by checking who is on duty on the programming office window or calling the Information
Desk to have a Don dispatched (519) 438-7224, ext. 200).
If you are let into your room by either a member of the RLS or an Information Desk staff
member, you will be assessed a fee based on the following list each term:
1-4 lockouts/term: No fee
5 lockouts/term: $25 fee
6-10 lockouts/term: $45 fee
11-15 lockouts/term: $65 fee
16+ lockouts/term: Results in a meeting with the Assistant Director to discuss situation and
assess fee.
What if I lose my keys/access card?
For the safety and security of your fellow residents, lost keys/access cards must
be reported to your Don immediately. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.
The Housing and Organizational Services Office will request a new set of keys or an access
card may be created by maintenance at a cost of $25. This must be paid at the Housing and
Organizational Services Office in advance of receiving your new keys or access card.
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