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The following are frequently asked questions about the
residence halls, classes, and general information about
Mines. These questions and answers were developed
by the RAs and FAs of 2007-2008.
Residence Life
1)
How do I change roommates?
2)
Do you provide lofting Kits?
3)
Can I have a microwave in my room?
4)
Can I get entry into the other dorms?
5)
Who do I contact if I lose my dorm key?
6)
Are their dorm quiet hours?
7)
What is the visitation policy?
8)
Do we have to pay for our cable/internet?
9)
If I change rooms or leave the dorms, do I need
to checkout?
10)
Who do I checkout with?
11)
If I want to change rooms during the academic
year, when can I move into my new room?
12)
Can I get a single room?
13)
Does my room rent increase if my roommate moves
out?
Classes
1)
How do I change majors?
2)
How do I find out more information about my
major?
3)
What does EP, CM, CB, etc… mean?
4)
How do I find out who my advisor is?
5)
Where can I get help with a class?
General
1)
Where is O’Harra located?
2)
Where is the Financial Aid Office?
3)
Where can I get my
Tablet PC fixed?
4)
How can I check my meal card balance?
Residence Life
1) How do I change roommates?
Before you consider looking at changing rooms, the first
thing you and your roommate need to do is fill out a
Roommate Agreement. If problems continue to occur
contact your RA and see if they can help. If all else
fails, get a Room Change Request form from your RA or
Hall Director.
2)
Do you provide Lofting Kits?
Lofting kits are provided in Peterson. In Connolly and
Palmerton, they are not provided however you are able to
build your own loft. Here are the lofting guidelines:
http://reslife.sdsmt.edu/handbook/facilities.html
3)
Can I have a Microwave in my room?
In Peterson one small size microwave is allowed per
room. In Connolly and Palmerton microwaves are not
allowed in resident rooms. However, there are a limited
number of Micro-Fridge units available for rent from
Residence Life. Micro-Fridge is a brand name for a unit
that features a small microwave and a refrigerator that
alternate energy draw to ensure the unit is not pulling
too much energy from a circuit. There are other brands
of this type of unit; all of which are available for
purchase direct to the student.
4)
Can I get entry into the other dorms?
You only have access to the dorm you live in, and must
be a guest of another resident if you wish to enter
another dorm. The only exception is that FIRST students
may get access to Peterson Second Floor to use the study
lounge.
5)
Who do I contact if I lose my dorm key?
If you lose your keys contact, go to the Residence Life
Office located in Surbeck Center. If you lose your keys
after hours, contact an RA who will assist you
contacting the on-call Sr. Staff person.
6)
Are their dorm quiet hours?
Conditions must be favorable for study at all times.
Disturbing noises are always inappropriate. Students who
are playing cards or other games in the lounges,
hallways or cooking rooms are asked to display respect
for their fellow students in keeping noise and other
disturbances to a minimum. Students must keep stereos,
radios and TV sets at a low level at all times. The use
of headphones is advised. Your wing or floor community
may establish quiet hours as a measure to provide a
quiet atmosphere for studying or sleeping.
7)
What is the visitation policy?
Each Hall Council sets visitation hours for their
particular building. Currently all residence halls have
24 hour visitation. Students wishing to change
visitation hours need to work with their respective hall
councils and hall director.
All residents are responsible for their non-resident
guests at all times. If you have let a non-student or
non-resident into the building or into your room, you
are responsible for their behavior.
Overnight guests are welcome, if visitation policy
within your building allows for overnight guests.
Additionally, when you have an overnight guest, you must
let your RA know in advance that you have overnight
guests. You must ensure that your roommate is okay with
you having overnight guests. And finally, you need to
make sure that your guest is not staying on-campus more
than 4 nights within any 30 day period (if they are
staying more than 4 nights, they need to be paying
rent).
8)
Do we have to pay for our cable/internet?
No, expanded basic cable and high-speed internet are
included within your room rent.
9)
If I change rooms or leave the dorms, do I need
to checkout?
Yes. Anytime you are moving out of your room you must
first officially check-out with your RA and sign off on
related paperwork.
10)
Who do I checkout with?
You should make advance arrangements with your RA. If
needed, you may also check-out with your Hall Director.
11)
If I want to change rooms during the academic
year, when can I move into my new room?
Once you have submitted a Room Change Request form with
all the appropriate signatures, Residence Life will tell
you when your new room is available to move into. You
may get a Room Change Request form from your
neighborhood RA.
12)
Can I get a single room?
Single rooms may or may not be available each semester.
13)
Does my room rent increase if my roommate moves
out?
No, your room rent does not increase if your roommate
moves out during the middle of a semester. However,
Residence Life will look to put another roommate in the
room as soon as possible. If you refuse a new roommate
or are not willing to consolidate and move to another
room with a roommate, you will then be charged for a
single room.
Classes
1)
How do I change majors?
Major change forms are available in the O’Hara building
at the Academic Enrollment Services office.
2)
How do I find out more information about my
major?
To find out more about your major the best people to
talk to are fellow students in your major. Ask your RA
to help you find students with that major who live on
your floor or in your building.
3)
What does EP, CM, CB, etc… mean?
EP – Electrical Engineering/ Physics Building
CM- Civil Mechanical Building
CB – Classroom Building
MI – Mineral Industries buildings
MC – McLaury Building
Chem – Chemistry Building
4)
How do I find out who my advisor is?
You can find out your advisor by signing into WebAdvisor
and clicking on My Profile under the Academic Profile
section.
If you’re unsure of how to use WebAdvisor, don’t
hesitate to talk with your RA. As a School of Mines
student, they are very familiar with the different
features of WebAdvisor and can share their expertise.
5)
Where can I get help with a class?
You can get help with a class at the Tech Learning
Center located at the basement floor of the Devereux
Library. You can find their tutoring schedule at this
website
http://www.sdsmt.edu/admin/acserv/Stud_Success/tlc.htm.
You can also ask your RA for information and study help.
General
1)
Where is O’Harra located?
Here is a campus map that shows the location of O’Harra.
2)
Where is the Financial Aid Office?
The Financial Aid Office is located on the main floor of
the O’Harra building.
3)
Where can I get my tablet PC fixed?
The ITS Help Desk is located at the bottom floor of the
Devereux Library and they will be able to assist you in
whatever problems you are having with your tablet PC.
4)
How can I check my meal card balance?
You can check your meal card balance by asking the
cashier running the register in the Miner’s Shack or the
Dining Hall. They should be able to tell you how many
meals or declining balance dollars are left on you
plan. If you have additional questions, talk with
someone in the Dining Services Office (in the lower
level of Surbeck Center). |
