There’s nothing quite like community living
Residence is a unique experience where you live with strangers who become roommates, neighbors, friends and family. It’s a network of social and academic support where you’ll form bonds with people that will last a lifetime. Check out the
Vermilion Residence Facebook page.
There will be two move-in days on the Vermilion campus. Wed. Aug 31 and Thurs. Sept 1.
If you have any questions, please contact the residence office at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8543 (direct in Vermilion at 780 853 8543).
Vermilion’s residence village is on the west side of campus. Check out our
maps section for directions.
There’s also family housing on the east side of campus. If you are accepted into family housing, your move-in date is more flexible. Please contact the residence office for more information.
Important notes
All of residence is non-smoking including family housing
No beer bottles are permitted in or around residence. Please buy beer in cans.
You’ll receive a residence handbook when you check in. This will have numerous how-tos, where tos and what not tos. Read it and learn more.
Move-In
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and Thursday, September 1, 2011 for all residence students. Note: There is no advantage to moving in on the first day. If you haven't been contacted by the end of July,
Early bird payments and draw
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We encourage you to pay all your residence fees by
August 27 . This will save you a lot of time in the move-in day line-up. The other benefit is that everyone who pays their fees by the early bird deadline will be eligible for a draw of one month’s free rent in the second semester.
You should be contacted about your move-in day and your fees for the first semester before the end of July.
What to bring...
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Settling into residence requires you bring things to make the room your own and to add to your personal comfort. Here are needed and optional items.
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You’ll need:
bedding [twin sheets (flat & fitted), blankets, pillow]
wash clothes, bath towels and bath mat
soap--for bathing, laundry, and dishes
toilet paper
cleaning supplies for bathroom*
cooking equipment [pots/pans, toaster, dishes, cutlery]
dish clothes and towels
Health card & any medication you need (You fill out a health information sheet during registration)
alarm clock
telephone
desk lamp
padlock/combo lock
clothes hangers wastepaper basket
laundry bag/hamper
posters—to decorate your room
recreation equipment--swim suit (your student fees get you into the pool), squash, badminton or racquetball racquet, ball glove, cards, board games Optional items
steam iron--ironing boards provided in dorm laundry rooms
foamy--for your bed if you prefer a softer mattress
small fan is a good idea for fall and spring as rooms are not air-conditioned
small stereo/computer/TV/DVD/VCR are okay to bring but please check into personal insurance
headphones for your stereo or computer
electric power bar with surge protection for your computer *Water Note:
The water you drink. You may want to invest in a Brita or other filter system for drinking water. The other alternative is buying water. Some dorms will buy water coolers then share costs of water.
Cleaning sinks and toilets. Cleaning toilets and sinks weekly will save you tougher cleaning situations down the road.
...What not to bring
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In order to made Residence a safe place to live, there are certain items you are not allowed to bring with you.
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Illegal substances such as drugs.
Firearms of any type aren’t permitted in residence—and leave the ammunition at home, too. Includes paintball and pellet guns, bows/arrows, hunting knives and explosive/flammable devices Small cooking appliances, microwaves, fridges or freezers are not permitted in your room Microwaves and fridges are provided in the common dorm kitchens. Small fridges will be available in the renovated dorms. Small appliances can be used in the dorm kitchens, but there is limited room.
Pets and fish are not allowed on residence grounds or in rez buildings. This includes stock dogs or projects from the small animal clinic, or riding your horse through the residence grounds.
Room heating devices such as small heaters. This is a safety precaution because of the fire potential. You can adjust the heat in your room.
Your horse—unless you’ve already made arrangements to board it
Candles, incense, fireworks and sparklers. If you have to light it—then don’t bring it. And remember there’s no smoking anywhere inside residence buildings.
Bottles of beer. Don’t get excited, except for the alcohol-free dorm, beer is allowed in residence. Unfortunately glass bottles break in places like sidewalks and parking lots, and broken glass is dangerous. So, if you’re buying, pick cans. Thanks.
ATVs and other off-road vehicles such as snowmobiles aren’t allowed on the main campus.
Zero Tolerance Policy
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All residents will be required to sign Lakeland College’s Zero Tolerance Policy (
pdf ), which outlines unacceptable behaviors and actions. Violations of the policy by any resident or his/her guest will result in eviction.
About roommates
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It's one thing to share a room with a sibling--but a stranger?
Getting to Know Your Roommate has some tips on how to get to know and get along with a roommate.
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