Student Handbook 2025-26

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. b. Violations of Student Code of Conduct or Local, State or Federal Laws: Upon reasonable suspicion that an illegal act or a violation of college policy is being or is about to be committed, the search of any person or the personal property of any individual, including property owned and/or operated by the College, may be executed. Such possible violations of laws and policies include but are not limited to policies pertaining to alcohol and drugs, weapons, fireworks, fire safety, theft, pets, smoking, unregistered guests, and noise. c. If a staff member has a reasonable suspicion a student is a threat to themselves or others, they may enter the residence.

Notice

Notice is deemed to have been properly provided when written notification is sent to the student’s official assigned Beacon College e-mail address, delivered via mail to the student’s last known address, or personally delivered to the student. The student's Beacon College e-mail is the College’s primary means of communication with

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