Loft Policy and Rental Information
The St. Norbert College Office of Residential Life has teamed up with
Campus Lofts, Inc. to bring students, their families, and friends a simple solution to lofting!
Students are now able to rent lofts from Campus Lofts, Inc. Available as single bed lofts, these lofts can be modified into the "L-shaped" design that is popular in several buildings on campus. But be sure to discuss with your roommate any plans for lofting prior to moving in, especially those living in Burke and Bergstrom where your beds are bunkable!
To access the St. Norbert College portion of the Campus Lofts, Inc. web page, use the code DV9L.
More information will be distributed in housing assignment letters and at orientation. Also watch for futon purchase information! If you have questions during the academic year, please email us at
loftcoordinator@snc.edu.
St. Norbert College Loft/Bunk Policy
In an effort to promote creative and individualized living environments and also to provide for the safety of students and college property, the following guidelines have been established by the staff members of the Facilities Department and the Department of Residential Education and Housing. Effective August 1, 2009, absolutely no personal lofts or bunk structures will be permitted in college-owned housing.
- Residents choosing to use a loft/college-provided structure must register their structure with their Residence Hall Director. A registration form and a statement indicating that the college is not responsible for any injury to persons or property resulting from structural failure must be completed and signed by the residents. Forms are available from the Residence Hall Director.
- The structure must be free-standing and may not be secured to the walls, the floor the ceiling or any college-owned furniture (this includes the bed).
- Decks are not permitted. Students may not have a structure in which they are sleeping under a surface upon which furniture is placed.
- Beds may not be stacked on desks, dressers, or any other furniture.
- All college furniture must remain in the room to which it is assigned. Storage is not provided for any part of the bed or for room furnishings.
- All lofts/college-provided structures must be assembled to include the frame of the St. Norbert College bed. The bed frames vary in length, so the loft or college-provided structure needs to accommodate a bed frame that is 36 inches wide and 81 inches long.
- Lofts may not be constructed in hallways, stairwells, or other public areas. It is suggested that lofts be designed and the lumber cut and painted before arrival on campus.
- All lofts must be assembled by the first Tuesday following the commencement of classes each semester.
- All personal lofts must be disassembled the Friday prior to spring finals. There will be no exceptions to this policy.
- Rubber tips may be purchased at most hardware stores. These will put a protective cover over the end of the bolt for an added safety precaution.
- The top of the loft must be 36” from the ceiling or low enough that a student can sit up when on the loft.
- There is a $100 fine and/or disciplinary action for any violation of these guidelines. This includes failure to register a loft/college-provided structure or failure to remove or dismantle a loft structure upon withdrawal from college housing. Failure to make necessary modifications within the allotted time period as recommended by the Residential Education and Housing staff member who inspects the loft/college-provided structure results in immediate removal of the loft/college-provided structure by the loft owner.
Special structure limitations are:
- Lofts may not be constructed from wood that has been treated with chemicals.
- Wood used for lofts must be painted, stained or varnished. The wood must be treated.
- When assembling lofts/college-provided structures, the access way to the door must be of such dimensions as not to impede exiting the building or room.
- Grade two or three finish lumber must be used, sized 2”x4” or 4”x4”.
- Bolts should not be extended beyond the frame.
- All main beams (i.e. uprights and bed supports) must be bolted together.
- Nails may not be used in any aspect of construction; only screws and bolts are acceptable.
- Lofts must contain safety rails for any side not flush with a wall.
Please note: The college takes no responsibility for the student’s safety while the loft/college-provided beds are in the room; however, the right to inspect all student construction is reserved.
