Housing Regulations for College Village

Genesee Community College Foundation Housing Services, Inc

College Village Residence Life Mission Statement:
The Office of Residence Life strives to support students by fostering a safe, inclusive, and social environment. Residents are
encouraged to develop life skills, respect for others, and achieve individual goals. We accomplish this through intentional
programming, genuine compassion, and by challenging residents to use their knowledge beyond the classroom.

1. Visitor & Guest Policy
   1. Residents are responsible for discussing their plans for company with their room/suitemates prior to their arrival on
      campus out of respect for their need to sleep and study. This includes other resident visitors.
   2. Residents are responsible for ensuring their guests/visitors know and follow all GCC and CV policies as residents are
      held accountable for the behavior of their guests and visitors.
   3. Residents are responsible for ensuring that any non-resident guests/visitors arriving or staying past Quiet Hours (see
      below) meet them at the Safety office to sign-in with a valid photo ID, as well as vehicle information if applicable,
      before entering any College Village residence halls. Guests are required to carry valid ID, and produce it when asked,
      at all times while on College Village property. Safety may be available at the Village Hall office at the center of the
      College Village complex during scheduled evening and weekend hours, or can be reached at 585-345-6500 to confirm
      where to meet for sign-in.
   4. Residents are required to stay with their guest/visitor at all times. Residents may not leave their guests/visitors in
      their room/suite while going to class, practice, work, etc.
   5. Residents are limited to one (1) overnight guest/visitor to stay at College Village for a maximum of 3 days and 2 nights
      at a time. Once an overnight guest leaves College Village, they are not permitted to be an overnight guest for 10 days
      even if signing-in with another resident.
   6. Residents are not permitted to register their guest/visitor with other residents to prolong their stay.
   7. Any guest/visitor under the age of 17 is expected to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while on College
      Village property.
   8. Failure to comply with Visitor and Guest policy will be addressed through the conduct system; outcomes may include
      but are not limited to:
      1. Roommate Agreement re-evaluation
      2. Room Re-Assignment
      3. Loss of Guest privileges
      4. Guest/Visitor being placed on the restricted list and be subject to trespass charges.
      5. Continued or dangerous violations may be elevated to the Dean of Student’s office for review.
2. Fire Safety
   1. Open flames in College Village, including candles, matches, barbecues, grills (except in designated picnic/recreational
      area), incense, or any other type of open flames, are prohibited.
   2. Smoking and/or vaping in the Residence Halls or any building is not permitted.
   3. Tampering with or disabling life safety systems and equipment.
   4. Failing or refusing to leave the building during an alarm.
3. Public Health and Safety
   1. Animals are not permitted at college Village, other than Licensed Certified Service Animals. Accommodations can be
      documented through the Dean’s Office.
   2. Residents of College Village are expected to maintain an acceptable level of hygiene and cleanliness in their
      apartments as well as personal hygiene. This includes a lack of cleanliness that interferes with the rights and comfort
      of other individuals. Failure to meet the acceptable standard of hygiene and cleanliness will be subject to disciplinary
      action.
   3. College Village in collaboration with GCC may impose additional policies during emergency periods including natural
      disasters, health risks, or other incidents that impact the health and safety of campus community members.
4. Quiet Hours
   1. Residents are expected to observe Quiet Hours in order to establish a respect among residents for the studying and
      sleeping habits of others within an academic residential environment. They take place at the following times:
      1. 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
      2. Final Exam Period: 24 Hour Quiet is expected during final exam periods
      3. 24 Hour Courtesy: Outside of quiet hours residents are expected to be respectful to the needs of others. If another
         resident approaches you and requests that you quiet down, please agree or move your activity to another location
         regardless of the time.
5. Adhere to all College Village Policies and Procedures
   1. Residents must reside in the bedroom they are assigned by College Village and may not remove furniture from the
      designated area.
   2. Tampering or use of roommate and/or suitemate(s’) property including but not limited to food, supplies, personal
      items, etc. without direct permission is not tolerated.
   3. Residents are expected to check their GCC email daily and their CV mailbox at least once a week to ensure that they
      are not missing important information from the institution.
6. Discipline Process
   1. Students in violation of the Housing Regulations may be subjected to the GCC Student Conduct process as outlined in the GCC
      Student Code of Conduct.
   2. College Village Fire Safety Policy: Violations related to Fire Safety pose a risk to all community members, and as such, GCC and
      College Village take these matters very seriously. Behaviors including but not limited to tampering with or disabling life safety
      equipment (covering/removing smoke heads, refusal to leave the building during an alarm, failure to comply with the directives
      of authority figures during an emergency, etc.) are considered a suspendable offence. Student residents found responsible may
      lose their housing privileges.