General Charges For Cleaning and Damages
Students are expected to act responsibly while attending Hampshire College. Deliberate destruction of College property will not be tolerated. If a room or common area incurs damage during the academic year, the resident of the room or all residents of the common area will be charged for the damage.
Under no circumstances are students permitted to paint their rooms or common areas. Failure to abide by this rule will result in charges for paint and labor to restore the room or common area to its original condition.
Students are required to sign a room and common area contract when they move in. These contracts should accurately reflect the conditions and furnishings of the area. All student rooms should have a full set of furniture when students arrive, and students will be charged for any missing furniture when they vacate. Students will be held accountable for any damage to their rooms, common areas, or furniture. More information on our policies can be found in the Vacating Rooms and Room Damages sections of the student handbook.
| Replacement Charges | Cleaning Charges | ||
| Bookcase | $150 | Cooktop | $50 |
| Pedestal Unit (3 drawer) | $350 | Oven | $50 |
| Bed frame | $250 | Refrigerator | $50 |
| Desktop | $100 | Carpet cleaning (bedroom or common area) | $100 |
| Mattress | $200 | Dorm room cleaning | $50 |
| Dresser | $250 | Common area cleaning | $25 per resident |
| Swivel Chair | $100 | Trash removal (bedroom; not furniture) | $25 |
| Waste and recycling bins | $35 | Trash removal (common area; not furniture) | $50 |
| Mirror | $75 | ||
| Loveseat | $200 | Painting Charges-Minimum | |
| Window screen | $100 | Bedroom | $250 |
| Glass (window) | $300 | Dorm hall | $400 |
| Fire door | $800 | Ceiling | $100 |
| Light fixture and cover (must replace both) | $200 | Patch and repairs (4 inches or less) | $50 |
| Thermostat | $125 | Patch and repairs (more than 4 inches) | $100 |
| Smoke detector | $75 | Common area | $350 |
| Curtain rod | $50 | ||
| Window covering (shade or curtain) | $100 | Early Arrivals | |
| Floor tiles | $7/sq. foot | Early Arrival | $35/night |
| OneCard reader | $170-$290 | ||
| Lockset | $250 | Miscellaneous | |
| Closer | $285 | Door/frame | $1,000 |
| Panic device | $550 | Interior door - hollow core | $400 |
| Kitchen cabinet door | $200 | ||
| Space heater | $50 | Carpet Replacement | |
| Fridge shelf | $100 | Bedroom | $300 |
| Fridge handle | $75 | Common areas | $500 |
| Moving and Disposal Charges | |||
| Large pieces | $50 | ||
| Small pieces | $30 | ||
| Sleeper sofa | $300 |
For the fall 2022 semester, houses close Friday, December 17, at 9pm. All residents must be completely moved out by this time. Keys must be returned to the Housing Operations Office by noon, or a late key charge of $50 will be assessed. A cumulative late-stay charge of $100 will be assessed per day a student stays after closing.