Frequently Asked Questions

1. May I see my room before the move in date?
   Residence hall rooms are not available to see before August. Many of our halls are used either for summer school or conference groups during most of the summer months. After these groups leave, our housekeeping staff needs time to prepare the halls for your arrival.

2. When can I move in?
   The official move-in date for freshmen is the Wednesday and Thursday before classes begin. Transfer students can move in beginning on the Friday before classes begin. Check-in (getting your keys) will take place in your area's resident assistant office (Dana, Lemley, East Mary or Townhouse F). Returning students may move in on the Saturday before classes begin.

3. What furniture is provided in my room?
   Each resident will have a bed, (twin or extra long twin), chest of drawers, closet/wardrobe, desk, and chair. Each room is also equipped with one telephone jack; we encourage students to bring a telephone. See Residence Hall Bedroom Furniture for details.

4. Are students allowed to build loft beds?
   Yes, See Berry College Loft Program.

5. How can I change my room?
   See Room Change Policy.

6. Are telephones provided?
   Telephone jacks are in the room; students are encouraged to bring their own telephone.

7. Will I have cable television access and a computer connection?
   Yes, and yes. Cable Television is provided; one jack per room. Each student has a port for their computer for connection to the Internet. Internet service and E-mail are provided by Computing & Technology.

8. What is a resident assistant?
   An RA is a fellow student trained to develop community among the residents of a hall. RAs report to the Director, Assistant Director, or Coordinator of Residence Life (see the Staff Directory).

9. Are laundry facilities provided?
   Washers and dryers are provided in each residence area. It is $1.25 to wash and $1.25 to dry.

10. Does my room have curtains or blinds?
    All residence hall buildings have window blinds.

11. Do I need to move out during breaks?
    Residence hall facilities are not open for occupancy during Thanksgiving Break and the break between fall and spring semesters. In order to stay during Fall Break or Spring Break, students need to register with the Residence Life office. Residents may leave their personal belongings (at their own risk) in the rooms during these breaks.

12. Is my room damage deposit refundable?
    The damage deposit is a one time fee paid when the student initially applies to live on campus. The room reservation/damage deposit is not a payment to be applied to residence halls charges but will remain on deposit with the college to be refunded, provided the student's account with the college is cleared, upon one of the following changes of status: (a) residence hall student to commuting student if the student has not completed a housing agreement for the upcoming year; (b) formal withdrawal; (c) suspension; (d) graduation. Room damages will be charged to the student’s account. Damage to community property will be the sole responsibility of all students in that area.

13. When will I find out my room assignment and roommate?
    New students will be notified of their room assignment and given contact information for their roommate(s) when they attend a summer SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) session during June.

14. How can I find out more information or ask specific questions?
    First, see if you can find the answers to your questions in the Housing Contract or the Viking Code. Last, but certainly not least, feel free to E-mail us with your questions: residencelife@berry.edu.

15. Can I hang pictures, posters, etc. on the wall?
    Yes. We recommend sticky putty that will not leave a residue (test on a small area before using everywhere).

16. Where can I find out more information on the meal plan?
    Please visit Dining Service's website or call their office at 706-236-1701.

17. Can I bring my pet?
    If your pet is a fish. Fish are the only pets allowed. Aquariums are limited to 20 gallons and must be well maintained. During Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks all electrical appliances (including aquarium equipment) must be disconnected.

18. Do you have a curfew? What are the visitation hours?
    We do not have a curfew for resident students. We do have specific visitation hours as follows:
    Sunday - Thursday..........10:00 am - 1:00 am

    Friday & Saturday...........10:00 am - 2:00 am

19. Do you have residency requirements?
    Berry College is a residential college and students are expected to live on-campus unless given permission to do otherwise. The housing contract is binding for the entire academic year and may not be terminated by the student. Students must live on campus at least four semesters as a full-time student unless they meet one of the following criteria at the end of 2008 Spring Semester: 1.) completion of 60 credit hours of academic work; 2.) At least 21 years old; 3.) Married; 4.) Residing with their parents, grandparents, or legal guardian within a 40 mile radius of Berry College; If a student feels they meet one of the above criteria, they must complete a Release from Campus Housing Request Form and be granted permission before they may do so.

20. What are the costs for living on-campus?
    Students are usually housed two to a room. The room charge per semester is based on the assumption that at least two students will be assigned to the room. A limited number of designated single, triple and quad rooms are available in some residence halls. The charge for these rooms is the same as for double rooms.

The various charges for individual students can be found here:

• Schedule of Rates and Fees