The college does not provide or launder linens. Bring your own sheets and pillowcases for an 80” (extra long) single bed. Also, bring your own pillow.
Students are responsible for the condition of rooms and furnishings. College furniture may not be removed from student rooms. Mini-blinds may not be removed. Students are also responsible for the common living areas of their floor or house. If damage occurs in the hallway, lounge or kitchen areas, each student on the floor will be charged if the involved parties do not assume responsibility.
Some cleaning equipment is provided on each residence hall floor. Custodians are available if you need assistance in finding equipment or supplies. Promptly requesting help in cleaning a spill or stain may help to avoid room damage charges later.
Small group houses and Senior apartments are responsible for cleaning their own units. All students in campus housing are responsible for removing their own trash. Please place trash in the nearest dumpster. Custodians are not responsible for personal student trash.
Nails and other objects are not to be used in the walls, ceiling, or door. Guidelines are posted on each floor with details about how to hang things on the wall. Charges will be assessed for any damages to the room finishes or furnishings.
Kitchenette
Each residence hall has a least one kitchenette. Students are expected to use the equipment with care and to clean up after each use.
Laundry Rooms
Laundry facilities are free to use and are available in the connector of KMY and in the basement of the Student Apartments, Kulp, and Coffman Halls. Students are expected to keep the laundry rooms clean and neat. Laundry facilities are reserved for the residents of the building.
Telephones
Students are encouraged to bring a cell phone as local landlines are no longer installed in the residence halls, apartments, or Intentional Living Community houses. Contact your Resident Director or Campus Safety in the event a landline is needed in cases of a campus emergency.
Televisions
The college provides television sets with commercial cable service in most public lounges. Personal televisions are permitted in student rooms and can be connected to the college cable system, which provides up to 70 Channels, including a variety of HD-Programming, local channels, foreign language channels, and on-campus educational programming.
Storage Space
Residence Hall Storage is only for residential students and those who will live on campus the following semester. Storage space is available in the Kulp Hall Attic and the basements of Kratz Hall, Coffman Hall, and the Student Apartments. Carpets, appliances, and furniture are not permitted in residence hall storage spaces. The college is not liable for loss or damage to personal possessions which results from water, fire, theft or any other cause. Unmarked items or those left past the stated pick-up date will be removed and disposed. If no pick-up date is identified, items will remain for up to one semester after a student has been enrolled at Goshen College. GC is not responsible to remove or ship personal items left in storage to students. Special storage for bicycles is available in the Howell House basement.
Rooms & Furnishings
The college does not provide nor launder linens. Please bring your own pillows, sheets, and pillowcases for an 80” (extra long) single bed. Students are responsible for the condition of rooms and furnishings and will be provided a Room Condition Report at the time of their check-in. College furniture and mini-blinds may not be removed from student rooms. Students are also responsible for the common living areas of their floor or house. If damage occurs in the hallway, lounge or kitchen areas, each student on the floor or in the residence hall may be charged Community Billing if the involved parties do not assume responsibility.
Use of Paint, Nails, & Adhesives
The college assumes responsibility for painting student rooms, hallways, and lounges. Students may not paint their own rooms. Nails and other objects are not to be used in the walls, ceiling, or doors. Charges will be assessed to students at checkout for any damages to the room or furnishings. Students living in the student apartments are permitted to decorate and customize their living space with the understanding that any damages to the walls due to nails or command strips will be billed equally to all residents.
Trash & Custodial Care
Some cleaning equipment is provided on each hall floor. Custodians are available if assistance is needed in finding equipment or supplies. Promptly requesting help in cleaning a stain or a spill may help to avoid room damage charges later. Intentional Living Community houses, Suites, and Student Apartments are responsible for cleaning their own units. All students in campus housing are responsible for removing their own trash and recycling. Please place trash in the nearest dumpster. Custodians are not responsible for personal trash. Students may be charged Community Billing for littering or leaving trash in public spaces of the residence halls or student apartments.
Appliances
Any appliance with open heated coils such as a George Forman type grill or toaster oven are NOT permitted in campus housing. Refrigerators (three cubic feet/three amperes or less) and small microwaves are permitted in student rooms. Toasters are permitted in student apartments and Intentional Living Communities ONLY.