Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 18

repairs are made. Any act of damage, destruction,
vandalism, or misuse of Collin College Student
Housing property is a violation of the Student Code
of Conduct that will result in charges and be
reported to the Dean of Students Office for
disciplinary action. It is the student resident’s
responsibility to return the apartment back to its
original move-in condition upon moving out of
Collin College Student Housing.
Chalking
The use of chalk on any buildings is prohibited.
Groups may be approved by the director of student
housing operations or designee to chalk in specific
sidewalk locations around Collin College Student
Housing and the apartments. If the chalk is not
properly removed, groups may be reported to the
Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action, in
accordance with the current Student Code of
Conduct.
Darts and Dart Boards
Darts and dart boards are prohibited in Collin
College Student Housing because of the potential
danger to both persons and property. Any damage
to walls or other features of a unit cause by darts
will be charged to the student resident(s).
Decorating, Painting, and Wall Hangings
Pictures, posters, and other items used to decorate
a student resident’s bedroom are encouraged as
long as they do not create a health, safety, or fire
hazard or cause damage to the bedroom. All
decorations are subject to the approval of
roommates. Decorations may not be visible
through the window.
Additionally, student residents may not hang items
such as flags or netting from ceilings or balconies.
Items that “drape” inhibit smoke flow and may
dangerously delay activation of the smoke alarms
and sprinkler system in the event of a fire. Window
coverings are provided in all areas for privacy and
protection from the heat of the sun. Do not hang or
display items in your windows that are visible from
the outside. Holiday decorations are welcome in
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apartments and rooms, but must be removed
within five (5) calendar days of the occasion.
For fire safety reasons, no items may be hung or
placed within 18 inches of a fire sprinkler head.
Student residents are not permitted to paint their
apartments or individual bedrooms. Student
residents may be assessed a fine for painting any
portion of their apartments or bedrooms and/or
charged the cost of repainting.
Student residents may not adhere tape to the walls,
doors, or floors of their apartments. Stickers,
including glow-in-the-dark stars and double-sided
adhesive foam/tape, are not allowed on walls,
ceilings, windows, cabinets, or exterior and interior
doors. Carpet tape, duct tape, or other adhesive
tapes may not be used to secure items to the floor,
walls, doors, etc.
Placing contact paper or any adhesives on the
walls, woodwork, or furniture may result in
damage charges. The use of thumbtacks, small tack
nails, or small screws is permissible for hanging
items on walls. Do not nail or screw anything into
doors or furniture. Affixing any items to the ceiling
is prohibited.
Exterior Building Areas
For health and safety reasons, hallways, stairways,
breezeways, landings, and walkways are to be kept
clear of furniture, equipment, trash, bicycles, and
any other obstacles that might obstruct safe
passage. Hallways, breezeways, walkways,
landings, and lounges are not to be used as grounds
for “hall sports,” sporting events, wrestling,
horseplay, or riding bikes and skateboards due to
the possibility of property damage and personal
injury. This includes bouncing or throwing balls,
Frisbees, etc. Water fights of any kind (e.g., squirt
guns, water balloons, etc.) in the buildings are
prohibited. Climbing on ledges, roofs, overhangs,
balconies, the outside of stairwells, and exterior
wall is prohibited.
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