Guests may stay no more than three consecutive nights. Guests may occupy the guest room from 11pm to 9am on weekdays, and 11pm to 12pm on weekends. The bell desk serves as a security and communications link in Bates, and it is vital that residents carry out their duties in a serious light. Every first-year and sophomore must commit one shift each week to work at the bells desk. The schedule for weekday bells duty will be constant through the semester.
Students sign up for a bells slot at the start of the semester.
Weekend bells will be assigned alphabetically by the HOW, unless a penalty bell slot is inserted. The first and third floor of Bates Hall have alternating bathrooms in addition to women's bathrooms. This means that both men and women may use the alternating bathrooms. If a male wishes to use the alternating bathroom, however, he must knock on the door and ask if someone is using it. Then, if no one answers, he may enter.