Current Student Information

We are happy to have you as part of our Residence Hall Community. As a member of the community, we encourage you to take part in the many activities and programs that are hosted by the Residence Life Staff as well as the Brookdale Campus.

Re-Application Process

• You must re-apply for fall semester (returning student application). If you fail to submit an application you run the chance of losing your room. (Rooms are not guaranteed without application).
• If you are a continuing from the fall to spring semesters, you do not need to submit an application for the spring. All we require is that you present proof of payment to reserve your room.
• You must submit a Contract Cancellation Form if you will not be returning to the residence hall for the Spring semester.
• Re-Application and Priority for Returning Residents
• Current residents receive priority for housing in subsequent years. However, there are specific guidelines governing the awarding of priority status:
• Applicants who have earned more than 95 credits by the move-in date are limited to only one year in housing.
• Honors College, Dorm Scholars, Dorm Access, and Athena Scholars, and Athletes receive housing for four years (with yearly re-application). Residents who receive priority status for housing via participation in academic, athletic, or other special programs must meet program requirements in order to retain priority status. Each special program retains the right to deny priority status to residents who discontinue their association with the program or who fail to meet program requirements.
• All other undergraduates and graduates who are selected via the aforementioned selection process will receive housing for two years.
• Priority for returning students only applies to students who are continuing enrollees and residents. Students who voluntarily leave the residence hall prior to completing the number of years to which they are entitled will forfeit their eligibility and priority as “returning students.”
• Re-applicants must meet all published deadlines for submission of applications and fees. Failure to submit applications on time will result in loss of priority.
• Students who do not keep their accounts paid and up to date may be denied priority for housing in subsequent semesters or academic years. Students who have unpaid balances from prior semesters can be refused housing in subsequent semesters.
• Residents participating in NSE or other exchange programs are not eligible for housing in subsequent years.
  
  

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Brookdale Public Safety

The City University of New York Public Safety Service is dedicated to providing excellence in protection and service to the University community. As law enforcement officers, we shall continuously endeavor to ensure a safe and secure environment conducive to a positive social and educational process.

This mission is exemplified by our departmental motto: "Service, Integrity, and Pride"

The Department of Public Safety and Security's Central Command Station can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year from any campus at the following numbers.

695 Park Avenue
Room B122 West  
New York, NY 10021  
(212) 772-4521 --- Fax: (212) 772-4548

The Hunter College Department of Public Safety and Security consists of 86 security personnel, dedicated to the safety of the college, its students, faculty, and staff.

The department consists of a Director, a Deputy Director, 3 Lieutenants, 8 Sergeants, 3 Specialists, 8 Corporals, 29 Public Safety Officers, 31 Campus Security Assistants, and 1 Secretary"

The men and woman in the Public Safety Department are committed to do their part to make Hunter College, and its campuses, a safe place for everyone. Officers are assigned to a fixed post to answer questions and provide directions. They also conduct patrols of all college buildings, reporting hazardous or unusual conditions. The goal of the Public Safety Department is to provide the highest level of service to the college community.

Keep these numbers handy in case of emergency

If you see a crime occurring on campus and would like to report it anonymously, please click on the following link and fill out the form. When this form is mailed, you will not be identifiable to the recipient, which is the Director of Public Safety.

http://publicsafety.hunter.cuny.edu/silentwitnessform.shtml

Hunter College is a very safe community. Fortunately, incidents of violent crime are virtually non-existent. However, things do occur and no matter how infrequent or how minor a crime may be, when you are the victim, it is serious, frustrating, and at best inconvenient. The members of the Public Safety Department work very hard everyday to try to protect you and your property. While on patrol, officers frequently remind students and staff to watch their valuables. The key is “awareness.” By not placing yourself, or your property, in a vulnerable situation you can avoid becoming a victim of a crime of opportunity. The safety tips on these pages are designed to give you the information you need to protect yourself and your property.

Remember: Crime Prevention is everyone’s business!

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Residence Hall Tips

• Nearly every theft from a residence hall room is through an unlocked door.
• Always lock your door when the room is unoccupied or when you are sleeping.
• Personal computers / laptops should be engraved and, in many cases secured. Call Public Safety (772-4521) for more information.
• Report immediately to Public Safety any suspicious person in the residence hall!
• If you have a guest be sure to instruct them to follow the residence hall rules (Hunter Living) requiring that you escort your guest while on campus at all times.
• Let your family, friends or your RA know if you are not going to be on campus for any length of time, weekends, holidays, etc.
  
  

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Subway Safety Tips

• Keep pocketbooks and book-bags secure at all time
• Remove your backpack when entering a crowded train or elevator, always make sure that all flaps are secure
• Do not flash money or jewelry in public places
• If you carry a wallet, never carry it in your back pocket. Front pants and breast pockets are much more difficult for the pickpocket.
• Be suspicious of anyone approaching you and trying to distract you. Pickpockets usually work in teams.
• When traveling on the subway during off-hours, ride in the cars with the conductor
• When waiting for a train late at night stand by the token booth or in the area designed as off-hours waiting area.
• Remember that no property is worth getting seriously injured over. If you find yourself a victim of a crime, remain calm, try and get a good description of the person committing the crime and call the police immediately.
  
  

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Internet Safety Tips

• Don’t believe everything you read when chatting online. People very often misrepresent themselves.
• Never give out personal information on line to strangers (home phone number / address / credit card numbers)
• Never rush to meet someone to meet someone you met on line. Quick dates can be dangerous. If you are being pressured to meet you should become suspicious!
• Talk on the phone before you meet. Play it safe. You make the call. Feel the other person out before getting together.
• Meet in a public place whenever possible. Avoid going to the person’s home until you know each other.
• Tell someone where you are going. Let them know if there is a change in plans or you will be getting back late.
• Always report attacks or threats to the police or to the Public Safety Department (772-4444).
• Consider bringing a friend. Remember, you really don’t know the other person that you are meeting.
  
  

Residence Life Office Hours/ RA office hours

Our hours of operations are as follow: Monday thru Friday 9-5 and our RA staff holds office hours between the hours of 6-11 from Monday thru Thursday. During the weekends they are available via phone or in their rooms.

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Keys, Lock-outs, and Bathroom Cards

Residents should lock their doors at all times.  Hunter College is not responsible for loss or theft resulting from failure to secure and lock rooms.

Lost keys should be reported immediately. Residents are charged $40 for a lost key and can be charged an additional $40 for a lock change.

Residents should carry their keys and bathroom access cards with them at all times, and must not lend them to anyone.  Students who lose their keys and/or bathroom cards are subject to fines and replacement costs as follows:

Lost key—$40

Lock-out—No charge; only done between 9 AM to 5 PM and 6 PM to 11 PM weekdays; lockouts will not be done after 1 AM on the weekends. If you are locked out after hours you will have to make arrangements to stay with a friend.

Loaner key—You may check-out a spare key from Residence Life but must return it within 72 hours or you will be charged. Residence Life reserves the right to refuse checking out a loaner key to residents abusing this privilege.

Replacement of lost bathroom card - $10

Replacement of lost residence hall sticker - $5

No staff member will provide access to anyone other than the resident assigned to the room. In extreme cases, we would allow a third party access to your room but only with prior written permission received from the resident. We will also have to deal with any plain-sight policy violations found within the room when providing access.

Please report lost keys or bathroom cards immediately. You will not need to pay the lost key or lock-out charges right away—they will be billed to your account.

Residents of the floor play an important role in keeping the bathrooms secure. Please report damaged or broken doors. Do not put tape on the locking mechanisms or put items in front of the doors to hold them open. We will fix doors as we are aware of them but cannot be held responsible if the residents take steps to compromise the security of the bathroom doors.

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FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS

(Please see page 15 of the “Living at Hunter” guidebook for more information)

Students must not violate policies designed to protect all residents from harm. Residence Life staff will conduct periodic inspections in order to ensure that students are adhering to fire safety policies.

All inspections will be scheduled and publicized at least 72 hours in advance. On the appointed date, the Office of Residence Life will inspect randomly selected rooms to ensure compliance with fire safety policies. Inspections will be conducted by a member of the Office of Residence Life’s professional staff, accompanied by a

Resident Assistant and/or a representative of the Student Council. Residents are encouraged to be present.

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