Students may not automatically retain the same room from year to year. Roommate changes may be made, but only after two weeks for upperclassmen and six weeks for freshmen and after consultation with all parties who are affected by the change. Details concerning these procedures are available in the office of the Assistant to the Dean of Students. The prefects must participate in a training program prior to the academic year. The program includes presentations on first aid, fire safety, drug and alcohol prevention, non-violent conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and security.
Prefects submit daily written reports to the Dean of Students.
All residents receive a copy of the Student Handbook and the Safety and Security Brochure . Visitors are welcome in student housing, but any suspicious visitor unaccompanied by a resident is asked to identify himself or herself to the Dorm Moderator or Student Prefect. Overnight guests of Saint Vincent students are welcome but must be registered with either the Dorm Moderator or Student Prefect. Each student room is secured with a deadbolt locking system. The bolt is key operated, not spring activated.