OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE RESIDENCE HALL GUIDELINES 2025-2026 INTRODUCTION
Living on campus in a residence hall is one of the most influential parts of your Ozark experience. Leadership is provided to each residence hall by a staff that includes full-time residence directors (RDs) and student resident assistants (RAs). These staff members serve as role models and provide a sense of accountability to the lifestyle standards of OCC. They are responsible for maintaining an atmosphere that supports success and is conducive to spiritual, academic, and social growth. In addition to following the Ozark Student Covenant and the OCC Community Guidelines, students who live on campus are responsible to abide by the following Residence Hall Guidelines, which help create the desired atmosphere for student growth and success.
GENERAL GUIDELINES The residence halls are owned and operated by the college. Residence halls are typically double occupancy furnished rooms. Each building also has shared bathrooms, lobbies, and complimentary laundry facilities. Residence hall students must purchase a meal plan. Meal plan options are outlined under Student Life in the student portal at my.occ.edu. The following guidelines support the safety and security of residents, the maintenance of the buildings, and provide instruction for students in community living. PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Students are expected to assume responsibility for their own care. Missouri law and general health practices influence some of our guidelines for community health. Each student is required to complete the Immunization Form and provide verification of immunity from MMR as a prerequisite for living in the residence halls. These policies (applicable for residence hall students) and additional information can be found under Student Life while logged into the student portal at my.occ.edu. Look under the Health & Wellness page. STUDENT HOUSING OPTIONS Unmarried students who are enrolled in 8 or more credit hours and at least 17 years of age at the time of high school graduation are required to live in a residence hall. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by Student Affairs when a student: ● Will be living with his or her immediate family or guardian ● Has completed at least 90 credit hours (excluding dual credit hours) ● Will be at least 23 years of age in the upcoming semester
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