Parent and Family Resources
What Can I Bring?
Sheets and pillows
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Hot Plates/ Hot Pots
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Mattress Pad
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Candles with or without the wick
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| Blanket/Comforter |
Incense; anything with open flame
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Towels, washcloths, bathrobe
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Halogen Lamp
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Flip-Flops
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Neon signs
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Shower caddy, tote, and cosmetic organizer
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Lava lamps
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Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
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Decorative lights
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Toilet paper (not provided in room bathrooms)
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Gasoline/kerosene tanks/lighter fluid
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Lysol, hand sanitizer
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Open coils
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Laundry detergent
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Toaster ovens
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Hangers, storage boxes or bins
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Space heaters
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| Flashlight |
Cinderblocks |
Alarm Clock
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Weapons (including replicas, souvenir, decorative, and recreational)
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| Umbrella |
Shot glasses
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| Paper cups, plates, etc. |
Illegal drugs
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Desk accessories
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Drugs, drug paraphernalia (hookah pipes, bongs, etc.)
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Non-marking adhesive for pictures
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Electric blankets
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Study tools, daily planner
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Pets |
Computer and related accessories
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Construction signs/barrels/cones
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Power strip with surge guard
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Ping pong, foosball or large furniture
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Residence Hall Closings 2012-13
The Residence Hall at Midtown Hotel will be closed to BFIT residential students during the following periods. Please make note of these dates and make appropriate arrangements ahead of time.
- Winter Recess Closing: Wednesday December 19, 2012 at 12:00pm
- Spring Semester Opening: Sunday January 20, 2013 at 12:00pm
- Spring Break Closing: Friday March 8, 2013 at 12:00pm
- Spring Break Opening: Sunday March 17, 2013 at 12:00pm
- End of the Year Closing: Friday May 10, 2013 at 12:00pm*
*Students should plan to depart 24 hours after their last final, or by Friday May 10, 2013.
Students must visit the Director of Residence Life with any conflicts or concerns regarding the above dates. Any student petitioning to stay during closing breaks must fill out the Housing Break Petition Form. The Dean of Student Affairs must approve any exceptions to this policy.
Community Damage Charges and Payment
Any property damage that occurs as a result of student actions will result in repayment by the student(s) involved. Once a student(s) has been identified by the Residence Life staff or Midtown Hotel staff as having involvement they will be subject to a conduct meeting with the Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct. Included in the sanctions will be monetary repayment for all damages. The student(s) will be billed by BFIT.
If responsibility for the damage cannot be accurately determined, the entire floor will be responsible for repayment of damages. The total cost of damage and repair will be assessed by both the Midtown Hotel staff and BFIT administration. The Director of Residence Life works proactively to maintain the safety and cleanliness of the residence hall, which means students may face community charges for constant disregard for the maintenance of the living area.
Students wishing to appeal room damage charges must do so, in writing, within 30 days of the charges being applied to the student’s account. All appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Director of Residence Life. Community damage charges that are applied to the whole floor, or a group on the floor, are not able to be appealed.
Charges that are applied to a student's account can be paid in person at the Student Accounts office (in Enrollment Services) or online HERE. Make sure you use the "Housing Deposit" section.
College Store
A limited amount of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Gear can be purchased at the College Store located off the lobby of the Franklin Union Building Monday-Friday from 12-1pm. You can also order BFIT gear online
The College Store carries: