Appendix A

Excerpts from University Housing and Dining Hall Regulations

II.D. University Housing and Dining Halls Regulations.
II.D.1a Security Regulations
The maintenance of a safe and secure residence hall environment is the responsibility of each resident. Students are responsible for adhering to the stated policies regarding residence hall security, guests, entrance/exit doors, and maximum room capacity.

II.D.1b Guest in Violation of University Policy
Hosts are responsible for their guest(s) and should accompany them at all times. Hosts may be held responsible for any guest who violates regulations as noted in the Code of Student Conduct or Daily Planner for Academic Success.

II.D.2 Noise Policy
Residents and guests must abide by the courtesy and quiet hours as determined by each cluster. Residents must comply with requests to reduce excessive noise. At no time should any amplified sound be directed out of residents’ windows.

II.D.3 Health and Safety Standards
Any activity deemed to be a threat to the health and safety of students is strictly prohibited. Basic health standards are expected around sanitary conditions, hygiene, and appropriate use of bathrooms and common areas. It is an expectation that students will keep kitchen areas, bathrooms, hallways, and their rooms clean. This includes, but is not limited to refrigerating
perishable foods, closing containers to avoid attracting pests, cleaning sinks after washing dishes, etc.

II.D.4 Furniture Policy
Each residence hall room is furnished with university furnishings which must remain in the students rooms at all times. Furnishings need to meet safety standards and be assembled properly. Waterbeds are not allowed in the residence halls. The university does not offer public storage for students. In addition, lounge furnishings must remain in public areas at all times. Residents may be held financially responsible for costs associated with replacing missing furniture and/or removing unauthorized furniture from their rooms.

II.D.5 Window Screen Policy
Window screens must remain on windows at all times.

II.D.6 Candle Policy
Candles, lit or unlit are not permitted in student rooms. Recreational use of candles is prohibited in all areas of the residence halls.

II.D.7 Pet Policy
The University prohibits pets in the residence halls (except fish in tanks no larger than 10 gallons). Exceptions may be granted for animals required by students with hearing or sight disabilities.

II.D.8 Bathroom Policy
Students and their guests must use bathroom facilities designated for their sex.

II.D.9 Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in residence halls except in the officially designated lounge(s) in each building. Code of Student Conduct

II.D.10 Alcohol Policy for Residence Halls and University-approved Housing

1. No person under 21 years of age may possess, use or be under the influence of alcohol.
2. Providing alcoholic beverages to a person under age 21, whether gratuitously or for sale is prohibited.
3. Intoxication, defined as being under the influence of alcohol or any other psychoactive drug to any extent that requires the attention of university staff, causes a disturbance, or is a danger to persons (self and others) or property, is prohibited.
4. A resident of legal age living in a university residence hall or floor where alcohol is permitted may possess or store a maximum of twelve (12 oz.) bottles/cans of beer, or two (750 ml) bottles of wine, or one (750 ml) bottle of hard liquor.
5. Quantity-dispensing containers, including but not limited to kegs, punch bowls and beer balls, are prohibited.
6. Drinking funnels, taps, ice luges or similar devices are prohibited.
7. Drinking games or other activities involving rapid and/or excessive consumption are prohibited. Creating, offering, and playing drinking games such as beer pong are considered endangering behaviors and are prohibited.
8. A group of more than 10 people in a residence hall room or suite in which alcohol is present is prohibited. In the North Apartments, this applies when there are more than 14 people in an apartment.
9. Open alcoholic beverage containers (including cups containing alcohol) are prohibited in any public space, including public corridors, stairwells, bathrooms, kitchens, balconies and lounges.
10. Alcohol is not allowed in alcohol-free halls or floors, regardless of one’s age. Housing and Residence Life will determine areas designated as alcohol-free.
11. Possession of alcohol containers, whether empty or full, is prohibited for persons under age 21.

II.D.11 Incense Policy
Incense is prohibited in all areas of the residence halls.

II.D.12 Community Living Standards
All residents are expected to be respectful and responsible members of the communities within University residence halls. Students are expected to refrain from actions which prevent individuals from having a safe and respectful community living experience. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) students must cooperate with University officials acting in performance of their duties; (2) students must refrain from actions that would interfere with a roommate’s rights to occupy the room and (3) incivility to staff and/or other residents and (4) engaging in physical fights.

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