Approved by:  Housing Operations

History:  Updates, June 2026

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Related Forms, Procedures and References:  Housing & Dining Agreement

For Questions Contact:  Housing & Residence Life | 651.690.6617 | residencelife@stkate.edu

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Bunking and lofting are available in some rooms in Caecilian, Morrison, Rauenhorst, and St. Mary Halls. Lofting is not guaranteed in all spaces. Only one loft per room is permitted. Loft equipment in Rauenhorst and Morrison is limited, and not all students will be able to loft. Students must use University owned equipment to bunk or loft their beds. Personally constructed loft/bunk equipment or structures are not allowed in the residence halls.

In consideration of being permitted to assemble and use a loft or bunk in their residence hall room, the student hereby voluntarily assumes all risks connected with such assembly/disassembly, storage, and use. Additionally, students must complete a bed adjustment, bunking, and lofting tutorial and acknowledge additional terms and conditions before equipment is issued. When students receive their housing assignment, they will receive lofting information specific to their space.

Lofting and bunking are not available in Alberta and Georgia.

Students who bunk or loft their beds are responsible for:

• Reviewing all instructions through the My Housing portal, including viewing the tutorial videos.
• Properly checking out and maintaining all equipment.
• Properly assembling and dismantling bunks/lofts per instructions. Assembly and disassembly requires at least three people. This also includes placing the loft/bunk at least three feet from windows, doors, and heaters, and away from fire sprinklers.
• Returning beds to the standard, middle setting upon move out, and returning equipment as instructed.
• Storing all bed ends, safety rails, and stability bards in living space as instructed.
• Properly using safety rails, stability bars, and ladders. Students must use safety rails on top bunk or loft. Students are encouraged to use ladders.
• Using lofts and bunks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensuring guests, especially children, are not climbing on or sleeping on the top bunk or loft.
• Following building-specific instructions.

For more information on lofting, please contact residencelife@stkate.edu.