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Academic Year Trunk Room Storage
During the academic year, house trunk rooms may only be used for storing of empty boxes and suitcases. Trunk Rooms should be kept locked. House Reslife staff will have keys to trunk rooms should students need access.
Use of Trunk Room space is a privilege and students who use the space must work with their house leaders to keep them organized and meeting all College and city codes. If a house or individuals are not respectful of this privilege the use of Trunk Room space will be revoked.
Summer Trunk Room Storage
Students will not have access to the house Trunk Rooms during the summer. Students may gain access to Trunk Rooms once residence life staff have moved into their houses at the beginning of the fall semester. If there are extenuating circumstances, they should contact the Office of Residence Life.
Trunk rooms are not secure and no item of value should be left in a storage area. The college is not responsible for loss or damage to any item, regardless of the cause. Items that are not properly labeled or do not belong to residents will be removed and disposed of. Students are urged to bring valuables home during the summer or to use local storage facilities.
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Houses have very limited space for storage, therefore, the College asks students to take their belongings home with them for the summer.
If students choose to use their house Trunk Rooms there are strict expectations on how items are packed and labeled. All items must be packed in boxes or plastic tubs which can be securely closed (functional, sturdy suitcases and trunks are permissible). Large plastic trash bags and other bags cannot be used to store items. Storage of floor lamps and rugs should be kept to a minimal (limit of 2 floor lamps and one rug no larger than 5’ x 9’). If stored, rugs must be rolled, tied and labeled and lamps must be labeled. Refrigerators can be stored in trunk rooms but cannot be larger than 3 feet high and must be labeled appropriately. All items must be labeled with official college trunk room stickers which house residence life staff will distribute.
Items which cannot be stored in trunk rooms (if found, they will be discarded):
- Futons, couches and other stuffed furniture
- Desks
- Desk chairs
- Bed and other furniture frames
- Mattresses
- Bikes
- Flammable fluids (paints, lighter fluid etc.)
- Items stored in bags (duffle bags, large plastic trash bags etc.)
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Students who are studying abroad or on a leave of absence are permitted to store belongings in the house they intend to reside in upon their return for a maximum of 18 months. After 18 months their belongings will be discarded.
Graduating seniors are not permitted to store items in Trunk Rooms past their graduation date. Those who do will be billed.
STUDENTS WHO STORE ITEMS WITHOUT PERMISSION WILL HAVE THEIR BELONGINGS DISCARDED.
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All items must be stored properly. Boxes, storage tubs and other items must be stacked neatly providing easy access to the back of the trunk room. Items stored outside of designated trunk room areas will be discarded. Students who improperly store items will be charged for their removal. Houses will be charged for items not labeled that are improperly store.
Trunk Room Clean Outs
Each year house residents must clean out their house’s trunk room. Building services creates a schedule which is coordinated by the House President. Any items not belonging to current residents of the house (except students who are studying abroad or on leave of absence) will be discarded.
Throughout the academic year House Presidents and Residence Life Staff will periodically check for improperly stored items and general organization of the trunk rooms. Items that are not stored within the trunk room guidelines will be discarded.
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Amax Storage
Boomerang Storage
Chuck It Self-Storage
- 413-532-9567
- 346 East St., S. Hadley
Ideal Storage
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If you have further questions, please contact your Resident Coordinator/Head Resident, Area Coordinator or the Office of Residence Life, Clark Hall, ext. 4940
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