Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 22

facilities, 12 lighted tennis courts, and use of the
Oak Point Recreation Center Natatorium (Monday-
Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.).
For more information and hours of operation, call
the Fitness Centers at 972.377.1758 (Frisco),
972.548.6891 (McKinney), or 972.881.5848
(Plano).
Freeze Warnings and Preparations
If freezing weather is expected, a student resident
should open the cabinet doors under the kitchen
and bathroom sinks so the exposed plumbing does
not freeze. If a student resident is going to be away
from his or her apartment or room for an extended
period of time during the winter months, the
student resident should leave the thermostat on
“auto” and set it at a minimum of 55 degrees.
Turning the thermostat off completely may cause
pipes to freeze and burst. These precautions are
essential in order to avoid substantial damage to
the student resident’s apartment and personal
belongings. If a student resident fails to take these
precautions, he or she may be liable for damages to
the apartment and any other affected areas.
Furniture
Student residents are responsible for the furniture
in their apartments and rooms. Do not remove the
furniture or move it to another room. Furniture
must not be taken apart. Student residents are not
allowed to bring personal furniture (e.g., beds,
couches, loveseats, recliners, futons, etc.). This
includes “cinder blocks” for shelving. Student
residents may bring TVs, TV stands, or small chairs
(e.g., bean bag chairs). Should additional furniture
or cinder blocks for shelving be found in an
apartment or room, the student resident(s) will be
given 48 hours to remove the item(s) from the
premises. Failure to comply will lead to
disciplinary action through the Dean of Students
Office, in accordance with the current Student Code
of Conduct.
Gambling
Gambling of any kind is prohibited in Collin College
Student Housing and on any Collin College campus
or property. Gambling of any kind will lead to
disciplinary action through the Dean of Students
Office, in accordance with the current Student Code
of Conduct.
Gender-inclusive Housing
Collin College’s Resident Life Office welcomes
student residents of all gender identities and
expressions, and is committed to providing an
equitable, inclusive community for all residents.
Contact the director of student housing operations
or designee to learn about all available housing
options. It is Collin College’s goal to provide an
affirming, non-discriminatory student housing
experience.
Grills and Outdoor Cooking Appliances
Personal grills and other outdoor cooking
devices are not allowed anywhere in Collin
College Student Housing, including balconies and
patios.
Guests and Visitation Hours
Other Collin College students with a valid Collin
College student ID card, student residents, and
guests may visit an individual student resident in
his or her apartment. A “guest” is defined as an
individual who is not an assigned resident of the
particular bedroom or apartment he or she is
visiting. Guests must be escorted by the student
resident at all times while at Collin College Student
Housing.
Visitation hours are Sunday through Thursday
from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Overnight
guests are allowed as long as all roommates
approve. Only one (1) overnight guest is allowed
per apartment.
Student residents are responsible for monitoring
the conduct of their guests while in their room,
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