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should call Campus Police. Please bear in mind that there is most likely going to be a wait for a response if someone is not immediately
available.

All keys must be returned to Clark Hall, the Residence Life Office when the student vacates the house. Failure to do so will result in a $125
charge to a student’s bill.

Student Rooms and Furniture
Reasonable care of college furniture and student rooms is expected of every student. Upon moving into a room, students must complete the
electronic Room Condition Report (RCR) form which they can find at www.smith.edu/sao/reslife/rcr.php. This form must be completed
within 72 hours of moving into the room. Failure to complete the form will result in the forfeiture of the student's right to appeal billing
charges relating to room condition.

Student room furniture supplied by the college consists of a bed and mattress, bureau, desk, desk chair, and mirror for each person and a
bookcase and a recycling container for each room. Under no circumstances should any student’s room furniture be removed from a room
without authorization. No furniture should be left in corridors, as this presents a safety hazard to house occupants and staff. All student
guests must comply with residential policies. Any student whose room is missing furniture at the end of the academic year, or when the
student otherwise moves out of the room, will be subject to billing for the missing item(s).

All furniture purchased by the college for student rooms is expected to remain in the assigned rooms. Special arrangements must be made
with Building Services if a student wants furniture removed. If a student wishes to have their bed removed prior to coming to school a fee will
be charged. Forms to have it done can be found at: https://www.smith.edu/facilities/buildingservices_bed.php

Should you have any questions concerning furniture or decorating policies, call before you begin decorating (ext. 2400). The college may
require personal furniture and furnishings to be removed from any residence where, in the judgment of the director of residence life and
coordinator of health and safety, there is a potential for fire or housekeeping hazard. All personally owned furniture and furnishings must be
removed from student residences at the time they are vacated at the end of the school year. Any items remaining after that date will be
disposed of by the college at student expense. Personal furniture cannot be stored in the trunk rooms.

A closing inventory will be completed when the student moves out of their room, and the student will be held accountable for any damage to
the furniture or the room itself. Fines are imposed for mistreatment of furniture or defacement of walls or ceilings. Students will be charged
the full cost for replacement or for repair of damage, such as burns or water damage, caused by mistreatment or carelessness. Any room left
in an unacceptable condition will be subject to a $100 cleaning fee.
Students may not paint any part of their rooms. Nothing may be driven into or attached to the walls or woodwork, including nails, tacks,
screws, pins or adhesives of any type. Picture molding must be used for hanging posters, pictures, banners and bulletin boards. Nothing may
be hung from sprinkler pipes, ceiling drapery tracks or traverse and curtain rods. Flammable materials (e.g., candles, halogen floor lamps, etc.)
and certain appliances are not permitted in student rooms. Please refer to the section titled Fire Safety Regulations for details.

Water beds, water pillows and loft beds not provided by the college are not permitted. Students with personal computers in their rooms must
have surge protectors for their units. Underblocks or cinder blocks for beds or bookcases are not permitted.

Heavy pieces of house furniture such as dining room tables, sofas and pianos must be moved by college personnel to avoid personal injury
and damage to the furniture. The cost of any damage to the furniture or the house as a result of students or their guests moving furniture will
be assessed against the house.
Energy Conservation
Energy conservation and sustainability are core values at Smith College. Although every effort is made by facilities management personnel to
ensure the efficient use of energy, the ultimate success of any energy conservation program depends upon the individuals who consume
energy. The choices you make have an impact at Smith, in the larger community, and on the world. Data shows that 91% of Smith’s carbon
footprint comes from our buildings. You can help reduce our emissions and save energy by following these four guidelines:
 Heating/Cooling: If your room is too hot during winter or too cold during summer, please report the situation promptly to
Facilities Management: https://smith.teamworkslive.com/. Opening windows to alleviate the problem isn’t a solution.
 Lighting: Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. An LED bulb will use 70 to 90% less energy and last 10 times longer than
an incandescent bulb. Recycle any bulbs you replace in the appropriate bins on the lower level of the Campus Center
 Mini-refrigerators: Refrigerators are often the largest source of power consumption in student rooms. We strongly encourage you
not to bring one, but if you do, see the requirements here: http://www.smith.edu/sao/handbook/reslife/refrigerators.php
 Computers: Activate the power management system on your computer. For tips on how to do so, go
to: https://www.energystar.gov/products/low_carbon_it_campaign/
power_management_computer?s=mega

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