Boise State University Housing

ACCESS TO RESIDENCE HALLS (STUDENT ID CARDS)
University Housing uses a card access system that requires residents to use their Student ID (also known as Bronco ID card) to gain access to residence halls. Only those students assigned to a building will have access to that particular residence hall. Allowing someone else to use your card is prohibited. If the ID card is not functioning properly, please contact the front desk or the Resident Director immediately. Replacement of the Student ID card is $25. [back]

Keiser Hall Only:
Keiser Hall features public access to the Keiser main lobby, male/female bathrooms and classrooms on the ground floor. No escort is needed within this area during open times. All other areas in the building require a non-resident to be signed in and escorted by their Keiser Hall host at all times. The Keiser computer lab is located on the second floor and is available only to designated residence hall students. Residents of Driscoll, Morrison, Keiser, Taylor, and Chaffee need visit the Keiser front desk to sign out a temporary access card during open desk hours to gain access to the Keiser Computer Lab.

AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT
Each residence hall room is equipped with its own air conditioning and heating controls. Do not obstruct or damage air conditioning or heating units or set anything near the wall mounted units as this may interfere with normal operation. Students are not allowed to bring additional air conditioning or heating devices without express permission of their Resident Director or other housing professional staff member.

University Housing strives to provide a safe and comfortable living environment for the Boise State Residential Hall Community. Daily, Housing staff checks extended forecasts and reviews monitoring data to determine the heating and cooling needs of our 1,500 students that live with us.

Housing’s general practice for heating and cooling is to provide room temperatures between the range of 68 and 76 degrees, depending on the season. Should the room temperature fall outside of this range, residents should first attempt to reset the temperature setting and ensure nothing is obstructing the vents or radiators. If this does not correct the situation within a reasonable amount of time, residents are encouraged to contact a staff member for additional assistance. University Housing is committed to providing a comfortable living and learning environment for our residents. [back]

APPLIANCES AND FURNISHINGS
Every residence hall room comes furnished with bed, desk, mattress, closet, and dresser. Taylor, Keiser, and University Suites also have furnished living rooms with a table and chairs, sofa, and cushioned chair. University Suites kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven, and dishwasher. Room furnishings may not be removed from student rooms. Due to limited space, University Housing does not store room furniture or personal items of students.

The electrical system in the residence halls is not designed to carry heavy loads of electrical equipment. To prevent students from blowing circuits, students are required to be responsible in their use of appliances/electronics which includes proper and judicious use of multi-outlet strips and surge protectors. Extension cords are not permitted. All electrical equipment must be UL listed.

Acceptable Appliances, Furnishings and Items-
Appliances with closed coil elements (coffee pots, hot pots, and hot air poppers)
Bedding (standard twin sized sheets, pillows, etc.)
Computers
Dishes and utensils
Fans
Hair dryers
Irons for clothing (with self shut off preferred)
Lamps (excluding halogen lights)
Mini refrigerators (no larger than 4.2 cubic ft)
Microwaves (up to 700-800 watts)
Personal hygiene devices
Posters
Stereos and other audio equipment
TVs and other visual equipment

Prohibited Appliances, Furnishings and Items-
Due to fire concerns/regulations, the following items are not allowed in residence hall rooms, hallways, bathrooms or other common areas:
Any item with an open flame or that burns (candles, stenson burners, incense, etc)
Appliances with exposed heating elements (toasters, toaster ovens, broilers, hot plates, etc.)
Appliances that are damaged (frayed cords, bent plugs, broken safety handles/legs, etc)
Electric skillets
Fog machines
Halogen lamps/lights
Incense
Liquid fuel
Personal mattresses
Personal upholstered furniture of any kind
Power tools
Space heaters
Water beds
Weapons (guns, knives, paintball machines, hunting devices, brass knuckles, etc)
Window air conditioning units

*Note: Residents living in University Suites may bring toasters, toater ovens and electric skillets as they have a full kitchen at their disposal. University Housing expects students to use these appliances in the kitchen area only and misuse or inappropriate storage of such items will result in the loss of the privilege of having such items.

Room Decorations
Personalizing the space in your room is encouraged. However, University Housing requires that this be done in a manner that does not cause damage, does not violate State law, University policy, or is deemed to be defamatory and/or degrading to members of the University community. Room décor must also take into consideration all roommate’s tastes.

University Housing will only approve poster hanging products that guarantee no surface damage such as a product produced by 3-M called Command picture hanging strips. Flammable materials are not permitted in University residence halls, including for decorating personal space. Decorations may not be affixed to ceilings. Items cannot be attached to or block any fire safety equipment including smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, and exit signs. Decorations must not impede access to hallways, doorways, stairs, corridors, or other equipment, nor can they be hung from ceilings. Due to fire safety concerns, no more than 25% of a room’s wall space can be covered by posters or other decorative materials. No rugs, bed sheets/spreads or tapestries can be hung in any University Housing space. University Housing does allow small twinkle lights, artificial trees, wreaths, and other such decorations, provided that these are UL listed.

University Housing follows the Statement of Shared Values as a model of establishing and maintaining a civil housing community. Therefore, the exterior of room doors (the side that faces hall corridors) and room windows are considered public space. University Housing reserves the right to have removed items that could be construed as bigoted, demeaning, degrading, or victimizing in a discriminatory manner. Failure to comply with community standards or the request of a staff member to remove such materials may result in disciplinary action. Other questions about what is permitted should be referred to your Resident Assistant. [back]

BED HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting bed heights is permitted in Chaffee Hall, Keiser Hall, Taylor Hall, University Suites (A, B and C) and University Inn. All bed adjustments must be completed by University Housing custodial & maintenance staff. Any other adjusting of beds is strictly prohibited (such as construction of lofts, using cinderblocks to raise beds, etc.). All requests to have beds adjusted or re-adjusted must be made prior to the 10th day of occupancy; after 10 days of occupancy, there will be a charge of $25.00 for any additional adjustments. Requests received prior to the first week of August will be processed before students check-in for Fall Term. All other request will be processed as quickly as possible. [back]

BICYCLES
Bike registration is available upon check-in and through the Boise City Police substation. Registering bikes is highly recommended.

Storage
Bicycles may not be stored or parked in any public areas, passage ways, student rooms or balconies, nor ridden in the residence halls. Bicycles should only be locked on exterior bike racks or placed in bicycle lockers available for rent through the Towers Hall front desk. Lockers are available for $25 per semester (or $50 for the academic year). There are a limited number of spaces available, and lockers will be distributed by a lottery system during the first week of classes if necessary. Residents who lose or do not return locker keys will be charged $30.00 to replace the lock.

Removal
Bicycles that are parked in non-designated bicycle parking spaces will be tagged and impounded for 48 hours. After 48 hours the bicycle will be disposed of in a manner determined by University Housing. The same process applies for bicycles left in/on University Housing after the end of the spring semester. [back]

CABLE TELEVISION & INTERNET ACCESS
Each residence hall room or suite is provided with basic cable service. Problems with cable should be reported to the front desk. All University Housing facilities are outfitted with direct, high-speed access to the Internet. Residents must have an Ethernet card and current virus scan software and a BroncoWeb ID to gain access. Contact the hall front desk to request assistance or more information about specific computer needs.

Boise State University and University Housing are not responsible for any damages to electrical appliances or equipment due to power outages/surges. University Housing strongly recommends that students use UL listed power strip with a built-in circuit breaker to protect electrical equipment. [back]

CLASSROOM SPACE
Classrooms are located on the first floor of Keiser Hall. The classroom space is dedicated towards residential learning and formal class scheduling. Space can only be reserved by faculty members, University Housing Association, or Residence Life staff. Reservations are handled through the University Housing Office. [back]

COMPUTER LABS
Twenty-four hour computer lab access is available in Towers Hall for Towers Hall residents; access is gained by using your student ID card. Keiser and Taylor residents have 24 hour computer access to the computer lab in Keiser Hall. Your Student ID card will grant access to the computer lab located on the second floor in Keiser Hall. Chaffee, Driscoll, and Morrison residents may come to the Keiser Front Desk and sign out a temporary access card during open desk hours to gain access to the Keiser Computer Lab. All students must provide their own paper for printing in all University Housing computer labs.

A variety of computer technologies are available for checkout for residence hall students. Laptop computers, a digital camera, and a digital video recorder are available for checkout with your student ID card between 8am – 5pm through the Keiser Computer Lab. Students are responsible for following the policies regarding check-out of equipment. This includes any damages, loss or theft, or if the item is not returned by the stipulated date. [back]

EXTERIOR ACCESS PHONES
There are access phones near the entrance of most residence halls. Dial the last five digits (7-xxxx) of the phone number to the room or ask your guests with cell phones to call your full room number to alert you of their need for an escort into the building. [back]

FRONT DESK SERVICES
Towers, Chaffee, Driscoll, Keiser, and University Suites, have a front desk where mail is delivered, work requests can be completed, and questions can be answered. In addition, vacuums, games, athletic equipment, trash bags, and a variety of other supplies are available for residents use. Taylor and Morrison Hall share front desk services in Keiser Hall. [back]

GAME ROOMS & LOUNGES
All halls offer a main lounge or community space that vary in amenities such as TVs (some are equipped with DVD/VCR), pool, foosball, air hockey or table tennis tables. Hours are posted in each community room and equipment is available for resident check-out. [back]

INSURANCE
Boise State University is not responsible for theft, fire, or water damage. University Housing recommends that residents verify coverage under a parent/guardian’s homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. Other outside agencies also sell insurance to students living in residential facilities in the event something unforeseen happens. [back]

KEYS
Each resident is assigned a room key; the Bronco ID card serves as the exterior door key. Access is limited for safety and security purposes. Students who lose their key or ID card should contact a staff member immediately for the safety and security of the community. Key replacement charges for all keys begin at a minimum of $30 depending on the hall and the number of keys to be replaced. Replacement ID cards cost $25 and can be replaced at the Campus ID office in the Student Union. [back]

Lockouts
Residents are responsible for carrying their keys and ID card to gain appropriate access to facilities. When a student is “locked-out,” a “loaner” key can be checked out from the front desk for a designated no more than 24 hours. Students who do not return the “loaner” key within 24 hours will have their room re-keyed at their expense. Each student is given one “free lock-out.” Additional lock-outs will cost $8.00 for each occurrence. Misuse of this service may result in additional charges and disciplinary action. University Housing staff will issue spare keys only to residents of a room, except during emergency situations where written permission can be given by the resident (e.g., hospitalization). [back]

LAUNDRY FACILITIES
See "New Laundry Facilities Information" [back]

MAIL
Each resident is assigned an individually numbered mailbox with a private combination or key. Residents will be informed of their mailbox number and combination (or assigned their key) during the check-in process. Mail and packages can be received at the front desk. Outgoing mail is also accepted at Keiser, Chaffee, Towers, and University Suites C. Packages can be retrieved at the front desk or hall office.

Morrison and Driscoll resident mail is delivered to the hall, but packages must be picked up from Keiser Hall. Taylor residents will utilize the front desk at Keiser Hall for mail and other services. There is a $30.00 replacement fee for any lost mailbox key. [back]

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
For non-emergency repairs or maintenance needs, residents should visit their residence hall front desk to complete a work request. The following information must be provided: location, nature of problem, and contact information. If there is an emergency maintenance need during regular front desk hours, (burst pipe, overflowing toilet, broken window or door, etc.), please contact the front desk immediately. If an emergency occurs after the front desk is closed, please contact a Housing staff member by calling the on-call phone number posted at the front desk. Computer repairs are not seen as emergencies; submit a work request at the front desk during desk hours to schedule an appointment with a technician. [back]

OUTDOOR BBQ’S
Most facilities are equipped with outdoor BBQ’s. Use is on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to residents of that area. Reservations can be made through the Resident Director. Only charcoal briquettes and Dura flame logs can be used. No liquid lighter fluids of any sort may be used. Following use, the BBQ must be cleaned appropriately or residents will risk losing privileges for its use. [back]

PARKING
Each residence hall has its own designated parking areas for which residents may purchase a pass. Chaffee, Morrison, Driscoll, Keiser and Taylor residents may request parking in the RH lots. Towers Hall residents may request parking for the Towers lot. University Suites A, B, C residents may request parking on the top level of the west campus parking structure. Please note that all residents assigned to RH 1, 2 and 3 are required to move their vehicles during all home football games according to provisions established by Parking and Transportation Services.

All parking passes are purchased through the Department of Parking and Transportation Services: 426-PARK. All questions or concerns should also be routed through this office. [back]

POSTING POLICY
Promotional Materials
Items such as posters, signs, flyers, banners, etc., in this document, will be referred to as Promotional Materials. University Housing has established the following specific guidelines for the use of Promotional Materials.

Promotional materials must include the date they are posted and the date of the event and may be posted no more than one month in advance of the event. Undated and early notices will be removed.
University Housing will only accept posting products that guarantee no surface damage such as a product produced by 3-M called Command picture hanging strips.
Promotional materials must include the contact information for the person or group providing the materials.
Properly posted materials will be removed after 30 days or, in the case of advertisements for an event, after the date of the event.
Organizations, departments, or individuals may be billed for cleanup expenses for illegally posted materials.

Interior of Facilities

Promotional materials or other visual display materials may be affixed only on permanent building bulletin boards by University Housing Staff ONLY.
No promotional materials shall be attached to windows, poles, glass-covered bulletin boards, painted wall, wood panel doors, chalk boards, glass, restroom walls, ceiling tiles or exit signs of any building.
Hallway and restrooms doors are not to be used for posting information.

Exterior of Facilities

Promotional materials may be affixed to buildings ONLY with the authorization of the Resident Director of each facility.
Promotional materials may not be affixed to sidewalks, trees, fences, shrubs, light poles, or any other fixture of the landscape, nor can freestanding displays be placed in any area other than those authorized by the Resident Director of each facility.

External Departments

Any entities outside University Housing must first have flyers or advertisements stamped by Student Activities at the Information Desk in the Student Union Building before promotional materials may be distributed in University Housing facilities.
Upon Student Activities approval, up to 40 copies of the promotional materials can be delivered to the University Housing Main Office in Chaffee Hall.
Include with informational materials an appropriate number of posting tack strips. University Housing will only accept posting products that guarantee no surface damage such as a product produced by 3-M called Command picture hanging strips.
Distribution of all materials will be conducted by University Housing staff and will occur within three working days of receipt of delivery.
Posted materials will be removed by University Housing staff and will not be returned.
University Housing reserves the right to refuse posting of any material that do not coincide with Departmental or the University’s mission, regardless of Student Activities’ approval. [back]

RECYCLING & COLLECTION
University Housing recycles plastic, aluminum, and newspapers. Students who are interested in being involved in collection and/or recycling, should contact a University Housing staff member. [back]

SOLICITATION & COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES
Students are not permitted to operate or promote a business from their residence hall room, common spaces, or other use University Housing spaces, including their own privately-owned businesses. Students may not use Housing facilities to host parties for the purpose of promoting private businesses or engaging in sales of products.

The University does not allow door-to-door solicitation of funds, products, or services in University Housing facilities. Additionally, all campus (non-University Housing Association), local, state, national, and international campaigning or solicitation of voting is considered solicitation and will be handled accordingly. Any solicitors should be reported to a University Housing staff member or the Boise City Police Substation (426-1453) immediately. [back]

SNOW REMOVAL
During the winter, University Housing staff will remove the snow and ice from the sidewalks, landings, and most frequently traveled walkways surrounding housing facilities. University Housing will ordinarily clear the snow between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00p.m. During periods of prolonged snowfall, snow may be removed after 5:00pm p.m. and before 7:00 a.m. [back]

STORAGE
Due to limited space and liability issues, University Housing is unable to accommodate storage of residents’ personal items or room furnishings. Residents may wish to explore professional off-campus storage services to accommodate any additional storage needs. Room furnishings are not permitted to be removed from student rooms. [back]

TELEPHONES
Residence hall students may request campus/local phone service be installed in their rooms by sending an email to bsuhousing@boisestate.edu. Long distance calls cannot be made unless students purchase a calling card from an outside vendor. Students are responsible for providing their own telephone equipment. University Housing STRONGLY recommends that students only use phones that use a minimum of 900 megahertz. Students should include the following information within the email:

Name:
Student ID #:
Residence Hall Name:
Residence Hall Room Number:
Costs associated for a phone are the following:
$30.00 for the initial installation of local line
$30.00 per month for local service
$30.00 for disconnection fee once housing agreement is complete

All fees are charged to the student's BroncoWeb account [back]

VEHICLE MAINTANENCE
Boise State University is situated in close proximity to the Boise River and discharges stormwater directly into the river. Due to the proximity and environmental laws, vehicle maintenance needs to be done responsibly and without adding pollutants to the storm drain system or to landfills. Washing vehicles should be done without the use of any soap, preferably at a low-water usage location such as a car wash. Oil changes may be done on campus but students must properly dispose of the oil and clean up afterwards. Used oil may be dropped off at any Boise AutoZone location, up to 12 quarts in containers that are not leaking and have lids (milk jugs or similar). Select Schucks around Boise accept up to 5 gallons and require the individual to keep the container the oil is brought in. Other acceptable disposal methods include either the Ada County Hidden Hollow Landfill (577-4736) or Household Hazardous Material mobile collection sites (384-3901). [back]

VENDING MACHINES
Vending machines available in most hall communities. Problems with vending machines should be reported to the front desk. University Housing does not provide refunds; however, refund slips are available at front desks and will be processed by the vendor. [back]

VOLLEYBALL COURT
The sand volleyball court located at Towers Hall is for student use with priority given to residents of University Housing. A net for the court is available for resident check-out through the Towers front desk.
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday 10am–10pm
Friday and Saturday 12pm-12am [back]