Section: Student Life

Welcome to the Vermont Tech residence hall community. As you think about coming to school, you probably have questions about what is essential to have in your room. This information should serve as a guide as you pack your belongings. We will see you soon.

Your Room

If you’re living on campus all semester long:

• Extra-long twin sheets, mattress pad, pillow and case, blankets
• Surge protector strip  please, no extension cords
• Window fan
• Alarm clock
• Broom and dustpan, mop
• Coat hangers
• Desk chair (chairs are provided, but residents often choose to bring their own)
• Thermometer for daily self checks

If you’re planning to only live on campus during lab weeks:

• Pack lightly! You will not be leaving anything behind and you will not be allowed to have anyone help you move in.

Desk Supplies

• Desk lamp
• Organizer, calendar
• Bulletin, memo board
• Waste basket

Electronics

• Computer
• Music system

Personal Supplies

• Towels, washcloths
• Toiletries
• Shower caddy for bathroom supplies
• Flip flops for showering
• First Aid kit
• Laundry detergent and basket

Kitchen Supplies

Each residence hall has a fully functioning kitchen with twenty-four hour access. The College does not supply cooking or dining materials.

• Pots, pans, and cooking utensils
• Plates, cups, and eating utensils
• Dish detergent, dishcloth or sponge
• One small (2.7 cubic feet or less) refrigerator, per person, per residence hall room
• Coffeemaker

Unacceptable Items

• Any household cooking appliance, which includes microwave ovens, hot pots, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, sandwich makers, popcorn makers and crock pots.
• Candles, incense or anything that produces a flame or smoke.
• Multi-plug adapters.
• Heaters.
• Furniture (other than your desk chair)
• Pets. You may have a ten gallon fish tank; fish only, please.
• Guns and any type of hunting weapon: air soft guns, paintball gun, pellet guns, bb guns, nerf guns and bow and arrows. All guns and hunting weapons must be registered and held at the Public Safety Office.
• Knifes with blades longer than 4”.  Any knife considered “non-regulatory” will be confiscated and released to Public Safety.
• Liquor, wine and or beer bottles used as decorations.
• Christmas lights, hanging lights, neon lights, halogen lights and spot lights. Space heaters, air conditioners, humidifiers and dehumidifiers.

Curious about life in Vermont Tech’s dorms? We’ll answer some of your questions here.

Can I have a single room?

Single-room requests must be submitted in writing to the Housing Coordinator. Each semester, the college will determine if it can accommodate single room requests. If space is available, requests will be honored in the order in which they are received, depending on the requester’s earned academic credits.

Can I change rooms?

We have a two-week room freeze at the beginning of each semester during which students must stay put and get to know their new roommates. Students interested in changing rooms must make an appointment to discuss the request with their Resident Director. An unapproved move may be a documentable violation of college policy.

Who is required to live in college housing?

All students are required to live in college housing for their first two years, unless they meet one of the following criteria:

• Has earned a Baccalaureate degree
• 2-year housing requirement has been met at Vermont Tech or another college
• Has legal dependents
• Is a veteran
• Is married
• Attends classes at a VTC site that does not offer housing
• Housing is filled/there are no available rooms
• Has a serious medical condition that cannot be accommodated in the residence hall. (A medical assessment from the student’s physician is required for review and must be approved by the college’s Learning Specialist.)
• Is 21 years of age or older before the start of the academic year
• Permanent legal residence is within a 30-mile radius of the college
• Has part-time status
• Has withdrawn or taken a leave of absence from the college
• Has an academic dismissal from the college
• Is under judicial sanction

Why does Vermont Tech have a housing requirement?

Many colleges have a housing requirement, and it is consistent with best practices in higher education. Research shows that students who live on campus are more likely to stay in school, complete a certificate or degree, and get the most out of their college experience. For every hour spent in class, you’ll spend two hours on homework or class projects, and you’ll need access to labs and equipment on campus. In addition, access to the library and tutoring services at the college are crucial to academic success. Finally, the weather in Vermont is unpredictable and can vary drastically from one region to another. You might leave home in sunshine and run into a storm or a change in temperature that results in dangerous driving conditions. This leads to safety concerns as students try to make it to class on time. For all of these reasons, we have found that our housing requirement benefits our students.

Can I get out of my housing contract?

The contract for college housing and dining is for one academic year unless otherwise specified. Under extraordinary circumstances, a student may be released from this obligation. You must send a written request (including appropriate supporting documentation) for termination of the housing contract to the College Housing Coordinator. Please note that you will incur a $100.00 cancellation fee if you are released from the housing contract. Students should not sign a lease without first being released from the housing contract.

Can I come back from break early, or stay on campus during break?

Generally, only students on an athletic team in season and/or who are employed on campus may return early or remain on campus during break. The housing office must be advised of the situation by the student’s supervisor or coach. If you are caught up in extraordinary circumstances, you should contact the housing coordinator before break to discuss your situation.

How does the room lottery work?

In the spring, students are assigned a lottery number based on the number of credits they have completed. Students with the highest number of credits choose rooms for the fall semester before students with a lower number of credits. On room lottery night, students pick a room and roommate based on their lottery number. Once you have picked a room, you must sign the contract and make arrangements to pay your housing deposit before spring semester ends in order to hold your space.

What will my mailing address be if I live on campus?

All residence halls have mail facilities in their lobbies, and students are assigned a mailbox at no charge. Students should check their mail weekly.

The address for letters is:

Student‘s Name
Residence Hall
PO Box 500
Randolph Center, Vermont 05061.

For packages, please use:

Student’s Name
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, Vermont 05061.

All packages will be delivered to Wilcox Facilities Center and students will receive an email when it is ready for pickup.

What should I bring to school with me, and what items are not allowed on campus?

Here’s what to know

What is the guest policy?

Students are allowed to have a guest twice a week, as long as this does not disturb your roommate. All guests must sign in with the Resident Assistant on duty. If the guest is under the age of 18, the Resident Director of the building they are visiting must confirm their campus visit request with a legal guardian.

How are housing placements made?

First-year housing placements are made based on factors such as academic major, age, and mutual interests. The Housing Coordinator weighs all information provided by the student on their housing contract to determine the best roommate possible.

Vermont Tech residence halls are all co-ed and each is wired with wireless high-speed internet and telephone. For more information, please review our Housing FAQ.

Morey

Morey Hall houses 137 students on the second and third floors. The first floor is the Morey Dining hall, making dinner time a short walk. Morey features long halls, with many rooms on each floor, as well as two large, spacious bathrooms. Named in honor of Captain Samuel Morey, an early Vermont marine inventor, it was completed in 1966.

Keenan

This three-story residence hall has three wings. Keenan is a quick walk from Morey Dining Hall. It houses a total of 161 students and was completed in 1968. The building was named in memory of the late Maurice Keenan, a member of the Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees until his death in 1965.

Nutting

Nutting is situated closest to the SHAPE athletic facility and is the primary residence hall for first-year students. Nutting Hall houses 170 students. It was completed in September of 1970 and honors the memory of William Nutting, who, upon graduation from Dartmouth in 1807, became the first head of Orange County Grammar School, the forerunner of Vermont Technical College.

The Intercollegiate Varsity Athletic Program at Vermont Tech is an integral part of the whole educational experience for student athletes.

The athletic department strives to provide an athletic program of excellence for all students and provides an equal opportunity to compete at the local, regional and national level. The opportunity to compete on an athletic team for Vermont Tech is considered a privilege, and it comes with responsibilities. As a participant in athletics at Vermont Tech, student-athletes not only access voluntary learning experiences that involve opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting, but those student athletes also serve as ambassadors to the school, other schools, and the community. Our aim is to develop competitive student athletes, but not to lose sight of the educational values and the attributes learned in athletics that contribute to the complete education of the individual.

Affiliations

United States Collegiate Athletic Association

Vermont Tech is affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), a national governing body that provides quality intercollegiate athletic competition on a national level. The USCAA’s motto is “Leveling the Playing Field for Small Colleges”, and it exists to provide small colleges the opportunity to compete against like institutions in size and resources for National Championships.

Yankee Small College Conference

Vermont Tech is part of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC), which is affiliated with the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The YSCC is one of four conferences to be accorded an automatic bid to USCAA post-season championship competition in all USCAA sanctioned sports where at least 6 teams compete within the conference. The YSCC is comprised of two and four year colleges in Northern New England and New York with enrollments similar to Vermont Tech. Some conference rivals, particularly New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI), Central Maine CC and Southern Maine CC have competed with Vermont Tech for more than forty years. Other teams that comprise the YSCC are: Paul Smith’s College, Hampshire College, Great Bay CC, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, York County Community College, and the University of Maine/Augusta.

Intercollegiate Sport Offerings

Fall

• Men’s Soccer
• Women’s Soccer
• Men’s Cross Country
• Women’s Cross Country
• Women’s Volleyball

Winter

• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Basketball

Spring

• Men’s Track and Field
• Women’s Track and Field

New OTT Sports Channel

There’s a new way to enjoy Vermont Tech Athletics. Now you can catch every game from the comfort of…anywhere!

The new Vermont Tech OTT channel allows viewers to access games and other sports programming for free on their AndroidTV, AppleTV, FireTV, Roku, and other similar apps. To access Vermont Tech’s OTT channel, download and open the “YSCC Sports Network App” on your streaming service. You will find all of Vermont Tech’s home games and all conference playoff games.

The Vermont Tech Student Council is a great way to enhance leadership skills while serving the needs of the student body and the college.

Student Council is the organization that oversees the distribution of student activity funds to clubs and organizations, campus events and programs, and other appropriate areas. Student Council also represents students at the Vermont State College Student Association.

Student Council consists of two divisions. These divisions are the Executive Board and the Student Council Representatives. Students from all campuses and nursing sites can participate in Student Council.

Policies & Procedures

• Privacy Policy
• Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement
• Equity and Diversity Statement
• Policies & Procedure Manual
• Annual Security & Fire Report 2022 (PDF)
• Annual Immunization Report 2018-2019 (PDF)
• Educated Person Statement of Philosophy

Institutional Data

Student Outcomes

Data on retention rates of first-time undergraduate students and completion/graduation rates of first-time undergraduate students is available on the following websites:

• The college Navigator site of the U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences

• 6-month Job Outcome data for the class of 2020

• Retention and Graduation Rates (Common Data Sets) are available through the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
• Federal 3-year Cohort Default Rate analysis tracking for 2017: 6.5% default rate; 78% repayment rate.

• For any other employment data, please contact Career Services.

VSCS System-Wide Public Information

• Public Records Request
• Financial Statements 2012-2018
• Whistleblower Hotline

What’s YOUR passion?

Chances are, we have a club for that.

• Additive Manufacturing Club
• ADN North Club
• Adventurers Guild
• AIAS
• Anime
• ASHRAE
• Bowling Club
• Brattleboro PN
• Disc Golf Club
• Esports Club
• Ground Transportation Club
• Gun Club
• Heart Throbs (Middlebury ADN)
• Keep Calm and Nurse On (Newport, Lyndon, and WRJ PN)
• Knights Riders Motorcycle Club
• MedLife
• Planeswalkers
• Respiratory Therapy Program Club
• Robotics Club
• Rutland ADN
• Rutland PN Group
• Saint Albans PN
• Ski and Snowboard Club
• SMADHA
• Space and Astronomy Club
• The Lower Right Squadrant (Bennington ADN)
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Vet Tech Club
• Williston ADN Club
• Williston PN Club
• WVTC Radio Station

Clubs and organizations vary yearly depending on student interests. Don’t see what you want? Start a new club! Contact the Student Council for help.

Health Care Services

During normal business hours students should contact Student Affairs at (802) 728-1212 or studentaffairs@vtc.edu. The Student Affairs staff will provide guidance for care. In off hours, students should contact Public Safety for assistance at (802) 728-1292. In the case of an emergency, students should dial 911.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Every student is offered three counseling sessions with a licensed professional at no charge. After three sessions, students may use their health insurance or pay out of pocket.

To arrange a confidential appointment please email counseling@vtc.edu and someone will connect with you to make arrangements.

Lactation/Mother’s Room

The Administrative Center features a Lactation Room on the second floor to provide nursing mothers with a private space for breastfeeding and breast pumping.

 

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