Appliances and Electronics
Stereos, TVs computers and other small appliances are permitted in residence hall rooms. In addition, each room is permitted to have one microwave (not to exceed 850 watts) and one refrigerator (not to exceed 4 cubic feet). Hot pots are also permitted. Cooking appliances (other than hot pots or small microwaves) and halogen lamps are strictly prohibited.

Cable Television
Free basic cable TV connections are provided in each residence hall room. Students should bring their own cable-ready TV or VCR to connect to this service. Connections are via standard coaxial cable, which the student should provide.

Campus Mail
The Mailroom is located in the lower level of the Kirk Center, where U.S. Mail and UPS parcels can be sent and received. After arriving on campus, each student is assigned a mailbox number. Incoming mail should be addressed as follows:

Food Service
Dining services at Olivet College are provided through Chartwells. Chartwells offers flexible meal plans, allowing students to choose 10, 15, or 19 meals per week. Meals in the centrally-located Kirk Center dining hall are all-you-can-eat. Chartwells also operates the Comet Café Snack Bar, which has extended hours for students with busy schedules. Students with special scheduling or dietary needs can speak to a Chartwells food service manager to make special arrangements.

Laundry and Vending Machines
Each residence hall has coin-operated washers and dryers. There are also vending machines in each building.

Lofts
Lofts are permitted in residence hall rooms, provided that certain safety regulations are followed in their construction. The Guidelines for Loft Construction/Loft Registration Form is available from the Housing Office. All lofts must be completed and registered by the first full week of October (Fall) or February (Spring). Lofts will be inspected by a licensed contractor for approval.

Lounges and Recreation Areas
Each residence hall has lounge areas equipped with comfortable furniture and big screen TVs. There are also separate, newly renovated areas designed specifically for studying. In addition, each hall has a recreation room featuring pool, foosball and ping pong tables.

Parking
Students are assigned free campus parking permits. Permits allow parking at the three residence hall, the Burrage Library, the Kirk Center, and the Upton Conservatory. A parking permit is required for use of campus lots.

Pets
Pets are NOT permitted in campus residences, with the exception of harmless fish in a 20 gallon, or smaller, tank.

Safety and Security
Each student will receive a key to his/her room which will also open the main entrance to the building or house. Though Olivet is a small and relatively safe community, it is important that each student assume responsibility for his/her own security. Keys should not be loaned, nor should rooms be left unlocked or outside doors propped open.

Smoking
On August 18, 1989, a smoke-free policy was implemented on campus. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and offices. Anyone interested in a smoking cessation program should contact the Wellness Center.

Telephones and Voice Mail
Each room is equipped with one telephone jack. Students should bring their own telephones. In order to make long distance calls, students must sign up for service which provides each student with a personal access code and an individual, monthly bill. Calling cards other than ACUS may not be used on residence hall phones. For more information, see telephones in the Student Handbook.

Student may bring answering machines, but may prefer to use the campus voice mail system. A voice mail account is provided to each student free of charge, and will answer incoming calls even when someone is using the phone.