Student Handbook 2024-25

The seizure of any property deemed illegal by Beacon College and/or municipal, state, and federal regulations; is considered in violation of Beacon College Code of Conduct; or that which is injurious or detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of college students and personnel. Types of searches include: 1. General entry for one or more of the following: a. Non-Emergency Maintenance: By requesting a maintenance repair, a student has granted permission for a member of the facilities staff to enter their residence to make the necessary repair. Facilities staff may also enter student living quarters at any other time in the course of performing other maintenance services. b. Health and Safety Inspections: Several times throughout the academic year, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) staff will conduct routine inspections of all student living spaces. Such inspections may or may not be announced in advance. c. Fire Safety Inspections: Apartments and rooms are entered for periodic inspections of fire safety equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, sprinklers). Residences may also be entered when the alarm system indicates a smoke detector has been activated or if repairs become necessary. d. Contract Labor: Outside agencies contracted with the College may enter residences to administer services for fire equipment inspection, pest control, Cable TV and internet, maintenance such as flooring, plumbing or servicing of air conditioning or appliances. e. Housing and Residence Life Courtesy Issues such as to turn off alarms, stereos or other items which are causing a disturbance for other members of the campus community when there has been no response by occupants. 2. Investigative Entry (Reasonable Suspicion) : a. Emergency Maintenance Repairs: Facilities staff may enter residences at any time to investigate emergency maintenance involving loss of power, heat, AC, or plumbing.

Student Handbook AY 2024-2025 | Version 082024

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