Bicycle Storage
For safer storage, both residence halls offer a bicycle storage room. Because of space limitations, we can allow only one bicycle per resident in the bicycle storage rooms. In order to use these rooms, a bicycle must be registered with the office managers in Talge and Thatcher. You will be given a registration sticker to affix to the bicycle. Thatcher and Talge residents will have their ID cards programmed for door access to the bike room. Padlocks, if desired, are to be supplied by owner. Neither residence hall assumes any responsibility for items in the bicycle rooms. Bicycles left in storage after their owners have left school will be sent to Campus Safety unless prior arrangements have been made.
Illegally parked bikes, such as those chained to handicap rails, loading dock rails, etc., will be confiscated by Campus Safety and kept in a secure place. Owners may come during business hours (with correct identifying information) to claim their bicycles at Campus Safety.
All bicycle repairs should be done outside of the buildings.
Ice Machines
A large ice machine is located in the Thatcher Hall Cafe and the fourth floor Thatcher South kitchenette. In Talge, the ice machine is located in the vending room off the main lobby.
ID Card/Keys
Your ID card is your room key. Your ID card is issued at the Campus Card Desk located on the 2nd floor of Wright Hall. When you check in to the residence hall, you will need to have your ID card with you so that it can be programmed for your room. If you lose or misplace your ID card, please visit the Campus Card Desk. If they are closed, you will be given a temporary card until you are able to get a new ID card. Residents have two days to get a new ID card. If you are locked out of your room, please call the front desk and ask for the dean on duty.
Kitchens
In Thatcher and Thatcher South, kitchenettes are located on each wing. In Talge, a kitchen is on each floor of the 500 halls. These facilities are equipped with a stove, an oven, and a microwave. You are asked to supply your own cooking utensils. Please do not cook fish or other meats in these kitchens. Do not leave cooking food unattended. Unattended food that causes a fire alarm will result in a fine. Be sure to turn stove top burners off and please make sure you leave the kitchen clean.
Laundry Rooms
In Thatcher washers and dryers are located in the kitchens on each wing. In Talge, laundry rooms are located on all floors. To avoid theft of personal property, you should label your clothes and do not leave your laundry unattended. Residence halls are not responsible for items left unattended. We also request that you remove your laundry promptly so that machines are ready for the next user. Laundry service closes a half hour before sunset on Friday evenings and is restored a half hour after sunset on Saturday nights.
If you experience a problem with a machine, please go to residencelife.southern.edu and select “Room Maintenance” to report the problem.
Mail Information
Mail is not distributed on Saturday and Sunday, but you can pick up mail/packages at the front desk of the residence hall. Please check your mailbox daily. This allows us to have room to put new mail and helps you to stay on top of personal and school-related communication. Desk workers are not allowed to retrieve items from your mailbox. Your mailbox combination can be found at residencelife.southern.edu under Student Information.
Packages are scanned into a digital package system. You will get an email from the digital system to let you know your package has been received, processed, and is ready for pick up. Remember even though your tracking may say it is delivered; it may not be processed by the residence hall and ready for pick up. Keep this in mind when ordering next day items shipped through USPS.
All packages and letters should be addressed as shown. Both the physical and PO Box should be used. Most companies allow for an Address 1 and Address 2. If items are not addressed appropriately delays in arrival can occur.
Talge Hall
Resident Name
4891 Taylor Circle, Resident Room #
PO Box 569
Collegedale, TN 37315
Thatcher Hall
Resident Name
4871 Taylor Circle, Resident Room #
PO Box 529
Collegedale, TN 37315
Thatcher South/Southern Village
Resident Name
4841 University Drive, Resident Room or Apt# PO Box 2218
Collegedale, TN 37315
Mailbox codes are located at residencelife.southern.edu under Student Info. Please check your mailboxes daily!
All mail and packages are distributed by the Residence Halls. Residents should not go to the Post Office directly to pick up mail or packages unless they have purchased their own PO Box through USPS.
In the event the Post Office needs a resident to sign for a package, the resident will receive a pink slip in their mailbox or email stating they have a checked package. You are required to take the pink slip to the Collegedale post office in order to sign for and receive your package.
Maintenance Request Procedure
1) Go to residencelife.southern.edu
2) Click on Room Maintenance
3) Fill out the form
4) Click: Submit
The repair will usually be made within 48-72 hours of your request. If you have a problem that needs immediate attention, contact the dean on duty.
Newsletters
The Residence Halls email a newsletter (ReZ Life) once a week with announcements, reminders, and policy changes. Information in the newsletter has the same significance as information published in this handbook or in the Southern Adventist University Student Handbook. You are responsible for the information contained in these publications.
Pest Control
To request pest service put in a maintenance request at residencelife.southern.edu. Please cooperate with the pest control personnel by keeping food in closed containers, emptying your trash on a daily basis, and cleaning your dirty dishes. Pest control services come once a week. Our currently scheduled day is Tuesday.
Recreation/TV Rooms
Recreation rooms and TV Rooms are located in the basements of both facilities. These rooms are closed on Friday and Sabbath. These rooms are to be used by the residents of these facilities only.
Thatcher’s Café may be used for mixed group activities until 9 p.m. by reservation only. Reservations should be made by contacting the Thatcher office manager. Bridal showers and other such engagements are appropriate activities for this room. Reservations for the room are to be made for no longer than two hours. When using this facility, please remember that fish and other meats are not to be cooked. When you are finished, please clean the area and check to make sure ovens and burners are off.
Student Transportation
Rides are provided by the Transportation Department for students to and from the Chattanooga airport and Groome shuttle stations at the beginning of each semester, during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and at the end of each semester.
Storage/Trunk Rooms
A storage room is located in the basement of each building. During the school year there is no charge for use of this facility. During the summer there is a fee, and it will be charged to your student account.
All stored items must fit in the bin you reserve. Items must be stored 18” below the sprinkler pipes and ceiling. Residents who do not return at the end of the summer must make arrangements for their stored items to be sent to them within a 30-day period. Items left in the storage room for more than 30 days beyond the arranged pick-up date or termination of residence hall status will be disposed of by the residence hall personnel.
Furniture, bicycles, empty cartons, and auto parts (including tires) may not be held in the storage room.
The residence halls do not assume responsibility for any articles placed in the storage room. It is recommended that you take out personal property insurance for these items.
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaners are kept in the RA rooms. RAs have extra bags and will report any needed repairs. After using the vacuum, please return it to your RA immediately. There are also vacuums at the front desk which may be checked out for use. Vacuums should be returned within 15 minutes. Please do not vacuum after 9pm or during Sabbath hours.
Vending Machines
Vending machines are available in each residence hall. Damage resulting from machine abuse will result in a fine and/or damage charges.
Weight/Exercise Room
Weight rooms are located in the basement of Thatcher Hall and the 1st floor of Talge Hall. Weight room users are expected to abide by the following policies:
1) use of free weights is prohibited unless you are working out with a partner
2) all music is prohibited unless you are using headphones
3) weights are re-racked after their use
Residents using the weight/exercise rooms work out at their own risk. Hours are posted on the weight/aerobics room doors.