On this page you will find resources around policies that impact life in the residence halls. For the full policy text, we encourage you to review the student handbook below. The policies for life in the residence halls are derived from local, state, and federal law (especially fire safety codes) and are enforced to assure safety of the community.
Planning for the Semester
Pet Request Form
Students have the privilege of bringing a small pet, such as a fish or hamster, to the residences. Download this form and complete it for approval prior to bringing pets into the residence halls.
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- COVID-19 Student Handbook Addendum
Travel Outside of the Hudson Valley
Students should not travel during the academic year. Only in the case of emergencies will this essential traveloutside the Hudson Valley be approved (Hudson Valley is defined as: Dutchess, Columbia, Green and Ulster
Counties). Examples of essential travel include medical treatment and family emergencies. The College has
invested extraordinary effort and resources in designing and implementing plans to bring students, faculty,
and staff back to campus, and all community members must do their part to uphold these efforts by
refraining from nonessential travel. In addition, all New York State-mandated regulations continue to apply to
any out-of-state travel, including the requirement to quarantine at your own expense for 14 days if you travel
to a restricted location, even for essential travel. If you travel to a restricted location during the semester for
any reason, your ability to return to campus may be endangered, and will be determined by the State
regulations in force at that time. Failure to report travel to a restricted location can lead to barring return to or
removal from campus. Any students who need to engage in essential travel to restricted areas, needs to
contact their Dean in the Center for Student Life and advising ([email protected] / 845-758-7454) and if they
live on campus should also contact Residence Life ( [email protected] / 845-758-7455).
