Residence Life FAQ

Message to Parents
We realize that sending your student to college is a time of tremendous transition for your family. All students go through an adjustment period and experience many ups and downs while living away from home. There are many resources here on campus available for your student to manage this transition successfully.

Here in Residence Life our preference is to deal directly with the student. This enables us to establish a relationship with your student and helps to get to the crux of the issues more efficiently. We do welcome parent input and questions at any time. Our goal is to provide parents with resources which they can pass on to their students to help them help themselves.

It is important that students have support and encouragement from home while being allowed to mature through their own experiences. By all means be there for your student as a sounding board, but let them handle their own problems as much as possible. Your student’s success is dependent upon his or her ability to function independently.

The information on the Residence Life webpage is provided to parents so that you can be an informed resource for your student.

What are the dimensions of the rooms?
There are only two residence halls that have all the same size rooms; Lima Hall and Brubacher Hall which both house freshmen students only. Rooms in Lima Hall are 16’6” x 9’9” with the windows being 72”w x 48”l. Rooms in Brubacher Hall are 12’4” x 15½’6” with the windows being 52”w x 62” on the second floor and a minimum of 13’ x 12’ with the windows being 30”w x 46’l on the third floor (some rooms on the third floor vary in size). All other rooms and Residence Halls vary in size and shape.

What furniture is in the room?
In each room, the college provides each student with a standard size twin bed, desk, chair, closet or wardrobe,
and dresser.

Will I have a phone?
Yes. You will have service that features unlimited local calls, a security hot button, and private voice mail. It will be your responsibility to make arrangements for a long distance carrier and pay for your long distance calls. An informational brochure from the college’s long distance carrier will be included in your summer mailing.

Are the rooms equipped with cable?
Yes. All residential student rooms receive Time Warner Cable's Standard Albany 80 channel line-up.

Is there Internet Access in every room?
Yes. For any student interested in information regarding internet access in their room, call Administrative Information Systems at 518-458-5332. Every resident student has a free e-mail address whether or not they have their own computer.

Can I decorate my room?
You bet! Saint Rose encourages students to make their room as comfortable as possible. This is your new home; your haven for relaxation, fun and study. Posters, plants, a throw rug, lamps, and pictures are great additions. When you are choosing your personal touches, please keep in mind the room must be returned to its original condition when you move out.

Can a resident have a car on campus?
Resident freshman may not have a car on campus. All other resident students may buy a parking permit from the security office located in Lima Hall. A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space on campus. Since we are located in the city of Albany, parking can be scarce.

What is forbidden?
Lofts and holes in the walls are not acceptable. Also, because they are a fire hazard, torchiere lamps and curtains are not allowed on campus. When in doubt, ask the friendly people in Residence Life before proceeding with your decorating plan.

Can I bring a furry or feathered friend?
If it’s inanimate. The health code allows only guide dogs
or fish (10 gallon tank maximum) to co-habitate with people in the residence halls. These are the only exceptions.

Are their specific hours when students need to be quiet?
Yes! 11 pm-8 am, Sunday–Thursday, and 1 am–9 am, Friday & Saturday, it’s time to decrease the decibel level of stereos, radios, TVs, and voices so other students may sleep and study undisturbed. Musical instruments may not be practiced in the Residence Halls.

Is alcohol allowed on campus?
The College of Saint Rose alcohol policies are consistent with New York State Law. No one under the age of 21 is allowed to possess or consume alcoholic beverages while on campus. Students are encouraged to read the guidelines in the student handbook available on the Saint Rose web page. Drinking is not allowed in the presence of an underage student. Saint Rose hopes that these policies will help promote safety and security and create a positive living environment.

What happens when a rule or policy is violated?
Violations are taken very seriously and will lead to disciplinary action. If found in violation of a rule or policy, a student may receive sanctions involving monetary fines, educational sanctions, and/or community service through the Judicial Process.

Do I have to have a meal plan?
Yes. A meal plan is required for all resident students.
There are four plans from which to choose. Students may change their meal plan during the first week of each semester only.

How do I find out who my roommate(s) are?
You will receive a mailing from the Residence Life office providing your roommate’s name, address and phone number prior to the beginning of the fall semester. It is then up to you to contact your roommate.

What are the Residence Halls like?
Saint Rose is unique, with a variety of living arrangement possibilities. Brubacher Hall is comprised of resident students, classrooms, faculty offices, computer labs, snack bar and lounge. Lima Hall is a five floor, corridor style building. We also have a four floor, suite style building - Alumni Hall - in which six people share a bathroom, common area and three bedrooms. The remainder of the campus is comprised of Victorian style buildings that house from six to forty-two students.

How are the buildings staffed?
Each floor in Brubacher Hall has 3 or 4 Resident Assistants (RAs). There is one RA on each floor of Lima and Alumni, and at least one RA is on the premises in each house. RAs are graduate and undergraduate students responsible for fostering an atmosphere of academic, social, and personal growth. They provide opportunities for educational programming and community building in addition to handling maintenance problems and/or requests. The Resident Assistants are supervised by the Professional Staff.