Residential Life Handbook

Firearms and Weapons – firearms, explosives (including fireworks), ammunition, bows and arrows, knives, guns, paintball guns, airsoft guns, fighting materials or objects that can be viewed as weapons are strictly prohibited in the residence halls. Violation of this policy may result in eviction and other disciplinary sanctions. Gambling – gambling for money or personal gain is not permitted in the residence halls. Health and Safety Checks/Room Inspections – students are responsible for the care of cleaning of their rooms. Housing Staff will perform routine health and safety checks and room inspections that may be announced or unannounced. Housing Staff will check for overloaded outlets, unhygienic living conditions (please refer to the Standard of Cleanliness Policy) and anything that may be considered a housing violation. Continued or serious rule violations within a hall will result in thorough room inspections for all residents at the discretion of housing staff. Law enforcement may be invited to assist if the situation warrants it. Improper Check Out – students are required to check out of their rooms at the end of their residence by following appropriate procedures. Students must check out with an RA, return their keys and fob, clean their rooms, removed all garbage and personal belongings. Failure to follow proper check out procedures will result in a monetary sanction. Personal belongings left without permission will be removed and disposed of after 30 days or become campus property. Key and Fob – Residence Halls are secured 24 hours a day and student safety is everyone’s concern. If you lose or misplace your key or fob you must tell a housing staff member immediately and request replacements. Never loan your key and fob to anyone. Kitchens – kitchen facilities are provided for student used in Mead Hall and Milligan Hall. You are required to stay with your food while it is cooking and clean up after yourself before leaving the kitchen. Failure to clean up after yourself or properly turn off appliances will result in the kitchen being locked for use by anyone. Students must supply their own pots, pans and utensils and clean them immediately after use. Uncleaned kitchen items left in the kitchen will be discarded. Leaving for Breaks or Extended Periods – whenever you leave your room for an extended time you must turn off all lights, close and lock windows and door, turn off alarms, empty your garbage and remove food that may spoil form your fridge. Housing staff will perform routine health and safety checks over academic breaks including: Thanksgiving, Winter and spring breaks. Lounge Furniture – lounge furniture and common area furniture (including garbage cans) are not allowed to be removed from those areas, taken outside or to a student’s room or suite. Noise – residents and staff are responsible for maintaining an atmosphere conducive to study and sleep. Noise that is disruptive to other residents is prohibited, as courtesy and consideration of others is always expected. Excessive noise at any hour is not allowed but strictly enforced between 10pn and 8am and 24 hours during finals weeks. Conduct sanctions may be assessed for noise violations. TV’s, musical instruments, stereos etc must have volumes kept at reasonable levels at all times. Pets – pets are not permitted on campus. Fish tanks/aquariums no larger than 10 gallons may be allowed with permission from the Director of Student Services. Room Entry – housing staff and campus personnel may enter a student’s room or suite at any time for the following reasons: to provide routine maintenance and to ensure that students are following heath and safety procedures and to respond to emergencies or immediate maintenance issues (example: water leak). Where possible prior notice will be given to the student(s). Housing Staff and campus personnel will always knock and properly announce themselves.