Residence HANDBOOK
2024-25
It all begins here.
We are excited to welcome you to your home away from home. It is our promise to each of you that we will make every effort possible to comfortably accommodate you while you are attending Lakeland.
We are happy you chose to live here and have prepared this handbook to give you valuable information that will make your stay here successful. For many of you, this will be your first time living away from home. You may be very excited and possibly a little nervous, but living in residence will be one of the most unforgettable, fun and rewarding experiences of your life. This handbook is your guide for living and succeeding in residence. We welcome your input and feedback about any complaints or concerns regarding life in residence. Please remember that our door is always open and we are here to support and assist you.
We hope you enjoy your stay with us! Welcome home!
The Residence Services Team
Residence Mission Statement
Lakeland College residence’s mission is to create a community where students can live and study in a safe environment conducive to academic achievement and personal growth.
This handbook is a guide for living in residence. Any additions or changes to the enclosed information will be made at the discretion of residence management.
Who's who.
Randy Fines
Manager,Residence Services
780.871.5737
randy.fines@lakelandcollege.ca
Randy is responsible for Residence Services, Alumni House and parking.
Christie Wolanuk
Residence Operations Facilitator
Lloyd: 780.871.5414, Vermilion: 780.853.8543
christie.wolanuk@lakelandcollege.ca
Christie works at the Vermilion and Lloydminster campus residence and is responsible for running the residence offices. Christie is the first person you will meet when you walk in or talk to when you call. Be sure to stop in and say hi!
Judy Eyben
Residence Life Facilitator (Vermilion)
780.853.8480
judy.eyben@lakelandcollege.ca
Judy is responsible for the training and supervision of the residence assistants, community standards and residence life programs at the Vermilion campus.
Chelsea Ortmann
Residence Life Facilitator (Lloydminster)
780.871.5535
chelsea.ortmann@lakelandcollege.ca
Chelsea is responsible for the training and supervision of the residence assistants, community standards and residence life programs at the Lloydminster campus.
Dana Gard
Student Support
780.853.8543
dana.gard@lakelandcollege.ca
Dana works at the Vermilion campus supporting students and the residence team. Dana is responsible for Portal X Maintenance requests, mail, accounts and customer service.
Residence Assistants.
Residence assistants (RAs) are trained student employees who live in your residence and are your first point of contact for support and questions.
A residence assistant position exists for the benefit of the student. As they work for the college, RAs must report violations of the community standards, or any other behaviour believed to be detrimental to the community of Lakeland College and/or its residents. Please support their efforts in helping with roommate conflicts, upholding community standards and organizing activities for the residents.
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A RESIDENCE ASSISTANT?
• Responsible for a specific residence
• Mediate roommate disputes
• Meet regularly with their specific residents
• Pass on information and receive feedback from students so that any problem can be addressed
• Organize and promote social, educational, recreational and cultural activities for residents
• Follow student residence and college standards, always setting a positive example
• Inform all students of rules and policies, enforce rules and follow up on violations according to residence community standards
• Participate in all required training programs and attend weekly RA meetings with the Residence Life Facilitator
An RA is on duty in the evenings from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, and on the weekends from 7 a.m. to midnight.
can be reached by calling
in Vermilion or 780.808.0332 in Lloydminster. Outside of these hours, please contact security at
Residence Fee Payments.
Damage Deposits
All residents are required to pay a $500 damage deposit when applying for residence. The damage deposit is refundable, depending on the condition of your room and the condition of the common areas of the building. When you leave, please be aware that if you owe any college fees, those will be taken from your damage deposit.
Rent
Semester one rent is due prior to move-in day. Semester two rent is due at the start of the second semester.
Payment Terms
Rent can be paid in person at the residence office, through your My Lakeland account or by setting Lakeland College up as a “bill payment” through your online banking provider. Our office accepts cash, cheque, debit, Visa, Mastercard or money order. Please contact our office for more information.
PRACTICUM AND RENT
Single students on practicum will be granted a 50 per cent reduction in rent if they are away for a minimum of three weeks during the academic year. Students who move out early for a practicum at the end of the year will be refunded the applicable weeks of rent. You must also advise the residence office of the dates of your departure and, if applicable, your return. If it is a midterm practicum, you will be allowed to leave your personal belongings in the room for the time you are away; however, your key will be deactivated when you leave for this practicum.
Please note your damage deposit may be applied to any outstanding rent or college fees (such as tuition) that you owe.
Move In.
Check In
On move-in day, you will be greeted by residence staff to assist with checking in and finding your residence.
Check-In Inspection
Upon checking in, you must complete a room inspection sheet. In order to ensure that you will not be charged for damage done by a previous resident, it is crucial that you thoroughly complete your move-in inspection sheet and hand it in to the residence office as soon as possible. Failure to submit a move-in inspection will result in additional charges at move-out time.
Room Assignments
Room assignments are done based upon the information provided on your residence application. These assignments are not necessarily permanent and may be changed upon your request if and/ or when a different residence is available. The residence office reserves the right to move students if it is deemed necessary. For example, room consolidations may require a new room assignment.
MOVE-OUT PROCEDURES
When moving out of residence, you are required to fill out a Notice of Check-out form and return it to the office along with your key when you are ready to leave. Fines will be given for failing to complete the move-out procedure.
The room inspection that you fill out prior to moving in will be used to report any cleaning problems and damages in your residence at checkout. You may receive minimum deductions for not cleaning (all minimum charges are noted on the inspection report). Any damages not recorded on the initial inspection report will also be assessed. Charges and/or deductions will be taken from your damage deposit.
Damage deposit refunds will be processed as quickly as possible. Due to the large volume of refunds to process it will take 4-6 weeks. They will be mailed to your permanent home address. If this address changes from your initial application, please let the office know.
I quickly found that Lakeland was a safe place where everyone can feel accepted and welcomed."
Khyler Yockey Clinical Esthetician, Class of 2022
Living in Residence.
Residence Wi-Fi
Academic wi-fi is supplied to each residence. Please check your bulletin board for login information. If you do a lot of gaming, streaming, movies etc. you may want to go with your own wi-fi at your expense (unfortunately, this is not available in traditional dorms in Vermilion at this time). Please contact the residence office for instructions.
Laundry
Laundry is also included! In the traditional dorms in Vermilion, the laundry is located in the basement. In the Delta units, the laundry is located at the end of each unit. In Lloydminster, laundry is located in the basement of the Prairies building.
Be diligent and do not leave your clothes in the washer or dryer for more than an hour. Lakeland College is not responsible for lost clothing items.
Cleaning and Inspections
To assist you in maintaining your residence, residence staff will inspect all residences once per month at a minimum.
Garbage and Recycling
The large dumpsters located in the parking lots are allocated for your garbage. You are responsible for keeping the outside of your residence free of garbage, bottles, cigarette butts and other trash. Bins for cardboard recycling are also located in the parking lot.
Snow Removal
Grounds staff clear snow from all main roads and pedestrian sidewalks. Students will be hired to clear snow from the steps of your residence to the main pedestrian sidewalk. If you are interested in this position, contact us at the residence office.
Caretaking
Caretaking staff assist in maintaining common areas in the Vermilion traditional residences only (Gamma, Theta, etc.). Caretaking is not a maid service. You are responsible for your own room/bathroom, garbage, and kitchen duty. You, as a resident of Lakeland College, are responsible for maintaining the space.
Work Orders
Have a dripping tap? Burned-out light bulb? Clogged drain? Window or door that isn't closing properly?
Maintenance staff is here to quickly and safely deal with any maintenance issues. Residents are not permitted to make repairs to their rooms or common areas.
Regular repairs
Submit an online maintenance request through the Residence Portal.
1. Log in with your email and password. If you're having trouble logging in, please email the residence office at lloydres@lakelandcollege.ca (L) or residence@lakelandcollege.ca (V)
2. Click the "Room Maintenance" link at the top.
3. Choose "New Job" for repairs in your own personal bedroom, or "Shared" for repairs in the common areas of your unit or building.
4. Use the pull-down menus to select the affected category and item. If there are several problems, please submit separate requests.
5. Type a short description that will help our maintenance staff understand the issue. Be specific.
6. Click "Save Job" to submit.
Important Note: By submitting the request you are authorizing staff to enter your room to complete the necessary repairs, even if you are not there. It is a good idea to inform your roommates that a request has been entered and to expect maintenance staff to come by.
These requests are reviewed and prioritized daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. It may take between one and three days to respond to your request, depending on the urgency of the repair and the volume of requests received.
Parking – speed limit is 30km/h
Parking is included in your residence fee. A limited number of energized parking stalls are available. Student residence parking tags do not allow you to park in other college lots. Parking is scramble, meaning you do not have an assigned stall.
Guest parking is available in lots B, C and F in Vermilion. Residence parking is in lots K, Q, N, J and A.
Guest parking in Lloydminster is available north of the residence complex in lot V.
Non-parking areas on the Vermilion campus: the red brick road (when open) is a time limited loading and unloading zone as well as access for emergency and maintenance vehicles. Vehicles parked for more than 15 minutes on this road will be ticketed and towed. Absolutely no parking on Harcus Road, grass, sidewalks or fire lanes.
Parking Enforcement
The Municipal Enforcement Peace Officer for the Town of Vermilion and the Bylaw Officers for the City of Lloydminster have the authority to issue parking tickets to violators parked in reserved stalls, the red brick road, roadways, fire lanes, barrier free locations, grass areas and any other non-parking section.
Mail is delivered to the residence office and filed by last name. Please remember to check your letter mail regularly. The residence office will email you if you have a parcel available for pick up at our office. The addresses for mail and parcel delivery are:
• Lloydminster Campus: 2602 59 Avenue, Lloydminster, AB, T9V 3N7
• Vermilion Campus: 5707 College Drive, Vermilion, AB, T9X 1K5
Insurance
We recommend a basic tenant insurance package to cover your personal possessions for lost, stolen or damaged articles and third party liability. Lakeland College is not responsible for the loss of personal possessions.
Kitchen
For safety purposes, please don’t put any drip trays, foil, etc. in the oven.
Personal or Roommate Problems
You are encouraged to attempt to resolve any personal or roommate problems on your own or as a group. If this is not possible, contact an RA or the residence office for assistance. Every effort will be made to resolve or mediate the problem. Remember, the best way to resolve things is to talk about them.
Campus Security
Campus Security staff are on shift 24 hours per day. Their duties include customer service, building patrol, providing a safe walk service, and informing students of residence and college standards. Please respect college security staff and use the service that they provide. Security has the right to ask for ID if they require it.
Right of Entry
Residence Services, Campus Security and Lakeland College reserve the right to enter your unit to make necessary repairs, determine issues regarding health and safety, take inventory, assess damages, perform unit inspections, and/or confirm a violation or breach of policy.
Safety
Take responsibility for your own personal safety. For example:
• Lock your doors, use the security peephole in the doors.
• Don’t give your keys to others.
• At night, walk to and from the college with a buddy.
• Don’t let strangers into your building.
• Check in and around your car before getting in.
• Limit your alcohol consumption.
• Don’t place yourself in a compromising situation.
• Call for help if parties get out of control (i.e. fights).
• Store propane cylinders for barbecues outside.
• Report all strangers to an RA, security, or the RCMP.
Emergencies
The RAs are trained to handle emergency situations in residence. In case of an emergency, immediately contact the RA on duty and security. It is important that your smoke alarm be operating at all times. Fire extinguishers are located in each residence. If a fire occurs requiring a fire extinguisher to be discharged, call 911 and inform security and the RA on duty.
Tampering with safety equipment could lead to injury of residents and violations are dealt with seriously. For emergencies requiring medical, police, or fire assistance immediately call 911. The RA on duty and security should be contacted as soon as possible so they can direct any arriving emergency personnel.
Additional Services
• Nurse – The nurse’s office is located in Student Services. Phone number - 780.853.8432.
• Wellness Coordinator – The Wellness Coordinator is located in Student Services. If you need assistance, please stop by Student Services or call 780.871.5722.
• Financial Aid – If you have questions about student loans, awards and bursaries available, stop in at the Student Financial Aid office located in Student Services or call 780.853.8418.
• Counsellors – Chantel Walker 780.853.8583 (L) Laurie Mears Redden 780.853.8553(L/V)
• Recreation – 780.853.8402 (V) or 780.875.4529 (L)
Residence Code of Conduct.
Residence is a community of students who have a common purpose in educational advancement and personal development.
Lakeland College’s residence community standards policy provides all residents with a fair process of resolving incidents of misbehaviour. The residence discipline policy covers behaviour that occurs within residence or the areas adjacent to the residence complex including the residence parking lots.
Living in residence is much more than just occupying a room. It is living in a community that includes individuals with different national, racial, ethnic and social backgrounds. It includes individuals with a broad spectrum of religious and political beliefs and individuals with different sexual orientations and gender identities. Within residence, we believe in mutual respect.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You have the right to a safe and secure residence environment.
You have the responsibility to keep your room door locked, to not prop doors open and to not allow strangers in your unit.
You have the right to a reasonably peaceful and quiet space where you can sleep and study. You have the responsibility to respect others and to keep your music and your voice at a reasonable volume.
You have the right to reasonable privacy both in terms of space and time.
You have the responsibility to notify your roommates of your wishes and preferences for hours of sleep, study and visitations as well as to work through any differences that you may have in a peaceful manner.
By working and living together, we learn from one another and strive toward an atmosphere of positive contact. Every community member has the right to live in an environment free from harassment and unfair treatment. Bigotry has no place within our community and no one has the right to degrade another human being. We are committed to maintaining and promoting a healthy and diverse community. All residents are accountable for their own behaviour.
You have the right to choose your means of recreation and relaxation.
You have the responsibility to know and abide by provincial and federal laws, including those pertaining to alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs.
You have the right to know what is okay and not okay in residence.
You have the responsibility to read the information provided to you by residence staff especially your housing contract and handbook.
SAFE WALK PROGRAM
Our security representatives are available 24/7 to help you safely reach your next destination. Contact our campus security team and a security representative will walk with you to wherever you’re going, whether it’s another spot on campus or to your vehicle.
On campus late?
If you’re working or studying after 6 p.m. on weekdays or anytime on the weekend, let campus security know so they can patrol your area. And, if you live off-campus and are travelling home late, you can ask a member of campus security to call you at home after your expected arrival time to make sure your journey was safe.
Discipline System.
Misconduct by residence students or guests in residence will result in discipline against individuals involved in the incident. If the college deems the violation to be of a more serious nature, the college will evict the individual(s) from residence within 24 hours, and/or take further steps if deemed necessary.
The standard of whether a resident is “responsible” or “not responsible” for violation of policies rests with the “preponderance of evidence” – that is, would a reasonable person, upon reviewing the information provided, come to the same conclusion as the administrator reviewing the case. The standard in residence discipline cases is unlike criminal cases which are usually “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” Restorative justice will be administered on a case-by-case basis.
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
Community standards have been established in order to create a safe, comfortable living and academic environment. Community standards are in place to ensure your physical and emotional well-being and to protect personal and college property. The following principles apply to all residents:
• Respect the physical and emotional rights of fellow residents
• Respect the educational mission of the college, helping to maintain an environment conducive to academic achievement
• Exercise care and consideration when using college facilities
• Be concerned with your own personal development and purpose for residing in this community
• Accept responsibility for your behaviour and that of your guest(s) at all times
Residence views discipline as an acceptance of one’s responsibility within a community with respect for the rights of others and as an educational means of correcting inappropriate behaviour.
Everyone is at Lakeland to learn and grow in their career, and it makes for a good campus atmosphere."
Tyler Bendfeld Carpenter Apprentice
STANDARD OF PROOF
Lakeland College is governed under administrative law. In an investigation, the applicable standard of proof is “Balance of Probabilities” as opposed to the criminal standard, “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt.” This means that in order to make a finding, the investigator need only be persuaded that it is more probable than not that the incident in question occurred. In other words, 50 plus one.
Any behaviour (not limited to the following), which adversely affects a student's or staff’s rights or adversely affects the college or personal property, is subject to disciplinary procedures.
RESIDENCE EVICTION
The Residence Life Facilitator is responsible for notices of eviction. Any resident is subject to immediate eviction from residence for behaviours including, but not limited to:
• Verbal or physical abuse to a college employee or student
• Break and enter
• Hazing
• Possession of firearms, weapons, ammunition, fireworks, or dangerous chemicals on residence premises
• Non-payment of rent
• Physical/sexual assault
• Tampering with the fire safety equipment, pulling fire alarms, discharging fire extinguishers, disconnecting or impairing heat and smoke alarms (RCMP will automatically be called)
• Use or possession of illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia
• Withdrawal or suspension from an academic program
Lakeland College reserves the right to contact authorities including the RCMP if any violation warrants.
Possible Sanctions.
Fines
Fines may be assessed by the residence office. All fines will be directed toward residence life programming. All fines must be fully paid within 30 days. Non-payment of fines or restitution for damages will result in an eviction.
Residence Probation
Residence probation will last for a 12-month term for semester students and on a case-by-case basis for students staying less than 17 weeks. The terms of probation may involve restriction of student privileges and/or set behavioural expectations, violation of which will result in further sanctions. The student may request review of probation after six months, or before they return to residence for another term.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
The Manager, Residence Services or designate will decide if the student is allowed to remain in residence during the appeal procedure. There also may be instances when a decision is deemed final and not subject to residence appeal.
Level One
1. The student will provide a written and dated residence appeal form (available at the residence office) to the Residence Life Facilitator (decision maker) within two working days of the decision being rendered.
2. The decision maker will meet the student within two working days of receiving the student appeal form from the student.
3. The decision maker will complete the bottom half of the student appeal form upholding or revising the original decision with reason and return a copy to the student within one working day of meeting the student.
Denial of Residence
Individuals applying to live in residence for a subsequent year can be rejected based on previous behaviour that resulted in warnings, fines or probation, and/or non-payment of fees.
Notice to Vacate
Residents have 48-hours notice to vacate residence. If it is deemed that the presence of the student is a risk to themselves, other students, staff or property of the college, the student can be asked to leave immediately. A student who has been evicted from residence will not be permitted into residence for a minimum of 12 months and will forfeit their damage deposit.
Residence Appeals
The residence appeal procedure provides a formal mechanism for hearing appeals. Appeals may be made for the following reasons:
• Sanction is inappropriate for violation
• There was a serious procedural error that was prejudicial to the student
• New evidence not available at the time of the decision has come to light
Level Two
1. If the issue is not resolved to the student’s satisfaction, a further appeal to the Manager, Residence Services (or designate) and two Lakeland College students at large must be made within two working days as stated in the form.
2. The student will update the student grievance and appeal form and deliver to the Manager, Residence Services outlining the basis for the appeal and the solution sought.
3. The Manager, Residence Services and two Lakeland College students will meet with the student within two working days following receipt of the form. A student support person and/or decision maker may be asked to join the meeting.
4. The Manager, Residence Services will provide a written decision including reasons within one working day of meeting the student.
Level Three
If the student wishes to appeal further, within the next three working days they may make one final appeal to the Vice President, People & Cultural Services (or designate). The decision of the Vice President, People & Cultural Services (or designate) will be final.
Conduct Not Permitted.
Allowing unauthorized persons into residence overnight or longer
1st Offence
$100 fine & no guests for remainder of stay
Break and enter
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
2nd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
2nd Offence
Note: This includes empty locked bedrooms in the Lloydminster spinwheel units.
Bringing or keeping pets in residence
1st Offence
Verbal warning & removal of pet
Causing mischief within residence
1st Offence
Verbal warning
2nd Offence
Written warning & $250 fine
2nd Offence
Written warning & $100 fine
3rd Offence
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence Eviction
Consumption, possession or distribution of alcohol in unauthorized areas including outdoors, which is public property. This includes drinking games such as beer darts and having any glass bottles in these areas.
1st Offence
Verbal warning
2nd Offence
Written warning & $150 fine
Driving and/or parking on non-road surfaces, including sidewalks
1st Offence
Written warning & $100 fine
2nd Offence
$300 fine plus probation
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence Eviction
Failure to comply with and/or identify oneself or furnishing false information to college employees or law enforcement officers
1st Offence
Verbal warning
Failure to maintain clean kitchen/living area
1st Offence
Verbal warning
2nd Offence
Written warning & $100 fine
3rd Offence Eviction
2nd Offence
Written warning & $100 fine plus cost of cleaning
Failure to return inspection report (within one week of check-in)
1st Offence
$75 fine & liability for unreported damages
2nd Offence
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
Failure to report to office when requested
1st Offence
$100 fine
Failure to check-out
1st Offence
$75 fine plus costs of key
Failure to vacate premises
1st Offence
2nd Offence
$200 fine
2nd Offence
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
RCMP will be called & forfeiture of damage deposit 2nd Offence 3rd Offence
Giving unauthorized persons access to your residence keys
1st Offence
Immediate eviction 2nd Offence 3rd Offence
Harassment and/or verbal assault
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
Lost keys
1st Offence
$20 replacement fee
Making own repairs to college property
1st Offence
$100 fine plus maintenance costs
Offence
Offence
Offence
Offence
2nd Offence Eviction 3rd Offence
Moving to another room without authorization
1st Offence
Written warning & $100 fine
2nd Offence Eviction 3rd Offence
Noise/quiet hours/exam quiet hours violations
1st Offence
Verbal warning
Loud speakers/amps/sound systems
1st Offence
Verbal warning
Non-payment of rent
1st Offence
Written warning
2nd Offence
Written warning & $150 fine
2nd Offence
Written warning & $150 fine
2nd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
Consumption or distribution of cannabis anywhere in your residence or on residence property
1st Offence
Written warning
Open flame (candles, incense)
1st Offence
Verbal warning
Open outdoor fires
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
Operating a business from residence
1st Offence
Verbal warning
2nd Offence
Written warning & $150 Fine
2nd Offence
$100 fine
2nd Offence
2nd Offence
$100 fine plus written warning
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
3rd Offence
Eviction
Possession of firearms/paintball guns/air and airsoft rifles/bow & arrows/fireworks/ammunition or dangerous chemical on residence property
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
2nd Offence
Parking in reserved parking, loading, accessible or tow zones, and fire lanes
1st Offence
$100 fine plus cost of tow
Party violation
1st Offence
Verbal warning
2nd Offence
$300 fine plus cost of tow
2nd Offence
$200 fine plus written warning
Performing an act that may be a safety hazard to yourself and others
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
2nd Offence
Propping internal or external doors/tampering with doors
1st Offence
Verbal warning
Physical assault
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
2nd Offence
Written warning & $150 fine
2nd Offence
Use, possession or distribution of illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
2nd Offence
3rd Offence
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
Eviction
3rd Offence
3rd Offence Eviction
3rd Offence
3rd Offence
Removing furniture from common areas to outdoors/bringing in unauthorized furniture
1st Offence
$100 fine
Riding horses on residence grounds
1st Offence
Verbal warning plus clean up
Smoking in a non-smoking area
1st Offence
Verbal warning
Cigarette butts on ground around dorm
1st Offence
$100 fine plus verbal warning
Tampering with fire safety equipment
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
Theft of college or other residents’ property
1st Offence
Immediate eviction
Vandalism
1st Offence
Immediate eviction & cost of damages
2nd Offence
$200 fine & cost of replacing furniture
2nd Offence
Written warning, $150 fine plus clean up
2nd Offence
Written warning & $200 fine
2nd Offence
$200 fine plus written warning
2nd Offence
2nd Offence
2nd Offence
Garbage/recyclables left on or beside outside steps
1st Offence
Verbal warning
2nd Offence
Written warning & $100 fine
Stickers, etc. on walls/appliances/furniture or any other surface in residence
1st Offence
Cost of removal/repair
LED/string lights on ceilings or walls
1st Offence
Cost of removal/repair
2nd Offence
Cost of removal/repair plus $100 fine
2nd Offence
Cost of removal/repair plus $100 fine
3rd Offence
Eviction
3rd Offence
Eviction
3rd Offence
Eviction & forfeiture of damage deposit
3rd Offence
Eviction
3rd Offence
3rd Offence
3rd Offence
3rd Offence
Eviction
3rd Offence
Cost of removal/repair plus $200 fine
3rd Offence
Cost of removal/repair plus $200 fine
Alcohol
You must be 18 years of age to have alcohol in your residence. Consuming alcohol is not permitted on residence grounds (i.e. parking lot, outside residence building).
Displaying items in residence that glorify alcohol consumption is prohibited. Beer can walls, beer case displays and displays of alcohol bottles or any other large collection of recyclables are not to be kept in a resident’s living space.
Smoking and Vaping
All residences are non-smoking. Smoking and vaping are only permitted outside. Smoking in areas where second-hand smoke is affecting the community is also prohibited. Such prohibited areas may include, but are not limited to, doorways, balconies, near windows or air intake vents. Provincial law states that smoking is prohibited within nine meters from any college building/facility.
Illegal Drugs
Students in residence are prohibited from being involved with trafficking, possessing, using or consuming any illegal substance while in residence. Evidence of drug traces or drug paraphernalia will be assumed to be conclusive of use or possession.
Cannabis Policy
Smoking, vaping or any other type of consumption of any non-medicinal cannabis products on Lakeland College property, including college residences, is prohibited. You are not permitted to grow cannabis plants in residence or on residence property. You can store cannabis, cannabis products and equipment in your personal bedroom but it must be kept in a sealed and labeled container to contain the smell and to avoid accidental consumption. The college’s prohibition of non-prescription cannabis is compliant with both municipal bylaws and the Alberta Cannabis Framework.
Firearms and Combustibles
Storage or use of airsoft guns, paintball guns, bows, arrows, firearms, offensive weapons, ammunition and combustibles or explosives of any type is not allowed in residence.
Prohibited Items
Beer darts and glass bottles are not allowed in residence or on residence property.
Pets
We ask you to leave your pets at home for their safety and the safety and consideration of your roommates.
Damages
You are held financially responsible for all damages or losses to your room and furnishings. All members of a residence are held financially responsible for damages or losses to all common areas including outside lights, doors, doorbells, windows, screens, woodwork, etc. Damages or losses caused by your guests are your
responsibility. All damages must be reported immediately to the residence staff. You may not attempt to make your own repairs. Repair costs will be charged equally among all residents in a residence unless individual residents accept the responsibility. Should the person(s) responsible for damages fail to accept responsibility, the residence office may conduct an investigation to determine responsibility.
The $500 damage deposit must be maintained throughout the duration of the agreement period. Any damages and/or cleaning costs noted in the final checkout inspection by residence staff will be deducted from your deposit. In the event that damages exceed the deposit, you will be invoiced for the balance. If the balance is not paid, the matter will be referred to a collection agency and you will retain an unpaid account at the college. A financial hold will be placed on your accounts until balance is paid. Until that time you will not be able to receive any transcripts or your credentials. Excessive damages may result in eviction for those responsible.
Guests
If your roommates are in agreement, you are permitted to have an overnight guest for a maximum of two nights in a row and no more than four nights a month. You are responsible for the conduct of your guest(s).
Keys
You will be issued a key on move-in day. You are not to give anyone else access to your key card. Failure to return keys upon move out will result in a $20 charge.
Propane and Gas
Propane cylinders (i.e. gas barbecues) and other similar containers of flammable materials (i.e. gas cans) are not permitted indoors.
Repair and Maintenance
Repair and maintenance costs incurred as a result of vandalism or damage beyond fair wear and tear will be charged to the occupants of the space or area concerned. Residence services will determine the charges to be levied based on the costs detailed in the following table (labour not included). Repairs of a non-emergency nature will be carried out on a routinely scheduled basis which may mean after the space or area is vacated.
TVs
Residence services only supplies cable to the TV rooms in the traditional residences in Vermilion (Kappa, Theta etc). If you have a TV in a Sspinwheel, Delta townhouse or the traditional townhouses, it can be used to game on. Once a TV does not work anymore, it will not be replaced.
Replacement and repair costs.
Advantages to living on campus.
1. You're always in close proximity to class
2. You won't freeze on your morning commute
3. You'll get more out of your college experience
4. You'll create lifelong friendships
5. You'll be a part of a safe, fun and rewarding community
You'll have access to support from trained Residence Assistants
You'll learn invaluable survival skills
You'll have a ton of residence activities to take part in
We'll work with you to make sure your stay is the best possible