Residential Life Policies

Residing in campus housing provides the student an opportunity to learn about persons from varied backgrounds, cultures and interests, and to share value systems and ideas.
The residential life program is designed to promote the growth of maturity and responsibility among students while giving them the guidance and security offered in a structured environment. The following regulations and policies are established as a means to maximize the comfort, convenience, and safety of the residents and to express expectations of behavior essential for congenial and productive coexistence.
Since the primary objective of the residence hall is to provide an environment which will be conducive to academic achievement, it would be in contradiction with this purpose for the students’ rooms and living areas to be used for disruptive activities.

Campus Residence/Food Service Requirement

All first-year undergraduate students not from the New Orleans metropolitan area are required as a condition of enrollment to reside in university housing and participate in one of the meal plan options offered by Loyola Dining Services. Advanced placement credits do not negate this requirement. New Orleans undergraduate first-year students must either reside in university housing to the extent that space permits or with their parents or with a legal guardian.

Subject to verification and written authorization by the director of residential life, first-year students may be given permission to live off campus for any of the following:

The student resides full time in the established household of his or her grandparents, sister, brother, uncle, or aunt.
The student has completed one academic year of full-time college enrollment
The student has served one or more years in the U.S. armed forces.
The student has a health condition which precludes his or her living in a residence hall, subject to review and confirmation by the university health center.
The student provides evidence satisfactory to the university that he or she is lawfully married.
The student is 21 years of age or older on or before the first day of classes of the semester.

Authorization for off-campus housing does not relieve the student of contractual obligations which may have been previously assumed with the university for housing in the residence halls
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The residence halls are designed for the traditional college student. It is recommended that non-traditional students be housed in accommodations best suited to their age, personal circumstances, interests, and needs based upon a personal interview with the director of residential life.

Immunization Requirement

Effective fall 2006, all students entering the university for the first time and those students residing in on-campus housing must be immunized against meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis).

Contractual Agreement

Resident students are responsible for adherence to the specific provisions contained in the residence hall contract as well as the policies promulgated by the Office of Residential Life and those contained in this handbook.

General Hall Regulations

Students will not transfer, vacate, or exchange rooms without proper authorization from the Office of Residential Life, nor will the student be permitted to remove any furnishings, appliances, or equipment from the assigned room or from any other part of the premises. Failure to adhere to this stipulation may result in financial penalty or other disciplinary action.
ince residence halls house students, it is an expectation that residents regularly participate in the academic life of the university. Non-involvement in the academic process will be cause for eviction from the university housing without refund. Since first-year students not from the New Orleans area are required to live in university housing as a condition of enrollment, eviction from housing for a first-year student will result in suspension from the university.
Students are responsible for the contents of their assigned rooms as well as all behavior occurring in their rooms.
If a vacancy occurs in a suite, the unoccupied facility may not be used by suitemates or other residents.
In accordance with the State Life Safety Code, it is illegal and potentially dangerous to obstruct or interfere in any manner (e.g., hanging items from sprinkler) with the operation of the sprinklers located in the rooms and public areas. Disciplinary action and a fine of up to $1,000 may result for anyone found tampering with life safety equipment.
Due to health, damage, and nuisance factors, pets are not permitted in the buildings or grounds of Loyola University. Fish in properly maintained aquariums, guide dogs for the visually impaired, and small pets for the professional staff in residence are the only exceptions. Disciplinary action, a $50 fine, and restitution for any damages may result for a first time violation to this policy in the residence halls.
Solicitation is not permitted in residence halls, nor will students be permitted to use their rooms for any commercial purpose.
All types of firearms, weapons, and explosives, including fire crackers, gasoline, and combustible materials, are prohibited in the residence halls. A chemical and/or pepper based dispensing device sold commercially can be possessed and used for self protection.
Illegal possession or misuse of drugs, narcotics, and hallucinatory agents is prohibited in the residence halls. (See University Drug Policy.)
Excessive noise, building or hall sports, and unruly behavior are not permitted in the residence halls.
The intentional littering, overturning of trash receptacles, or “trashing” of any residence hall public area is considered to be an act of vandalism. (See Property under Regulations Governing Student Behavior.) Violations of the policy will result in disciplinary action and/or a fine.
The university shall accept no responsibility for the theft or loss of monies or valuables of students living in residence halls owned by the university. Students are encouraged to carry adequate personal property insurance.
Only official notices and messages approved by the director of residential life or his or her designated representative may be placed on official hall bulletin boards.
Mailboxes may not be used for any purpose other than mail. Special notices placed in boxes must be authorized by the director of residential life and placed in boxes by the staff members.

Access to Residence Halls

To provide a safe and secure environment for all residents and their property, it is required that each resident show his or her properly validated university ID, known as the Loyola Express Card, to the desk staff upon entering any residence hall. As part of proper validation, building stickers are issued each semester by the Office of Residential Life. It is the responsibility of each resident student to secure a Loyola Express Card and appropriate building sticker. Residential staff will ask for the identification of each person entering the halls. This access requirement enables the residential life staff to provide a measure of security by restricting access to the residence halls to residents and their guests. The Loyola Express Card is also necessary for residents to enter the halls after desk hours because of the access system and magnetic door locks. In conjunction with the visitation and guest policy, building access procedures minimize possible problems related to access of any residence hall. This policy is in accordance with and supports the university policy requiring all students to carry their Loyola Express Card at all times. Violation of this policy will result in a fine or disciplinary action up to and including suspension.

Alcohol Policy for Residence Halls

ALoyola’s alcohol policy reflects the university’s commitment to Jesuit education which includes viewing students holistically and providing an environment that encourages physical and emotional well being as well as opportunities for intellectual, ethical, social, and spiritual growth. Loyola’s alcohol policy works to enforce the legal obligations of individuals and the university, foster the achievement of educational goals, and maintain the quality of residential life in order to ensure the viability of Loyola’s mission. Although autonomy and freedom of choice exist within the university’s environment, there is an expectation that students will obey Louisiana state law and will respect the intellectual, physical, and emotional health of themselves and others.

Accordingly, students of legal age (e.g., age 21 in Louisiana) may consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner and in conformity with Student Handbook policies. In the event that a student is brought to the attention of Loyola faculty or staff members as a result of alcohol issues, the student may be encouraged or required to resolve these concerns with a professional counselor at an on- or off- campus site. Examples of unacceptable occurrences include, but are not limited to: a) repeated intoxication, b) behavioral misconduct while under the influence, c) being transported to the hospital for endangerment from alcohol, and d) an inability to actively pursue one’s own education. If sanctions are brought against a student for such incidents, then the student will be required to attend a judicial sanctions meeting with Loyola’s adjudicating officer and/or a substance abuse evaluation and three substance abuse group meetings with a staff counselor or psychologist at Loyola’s Counseling & Career Services Center. Depending on the severity of and circumstances surrounding the student sanction(s), the vice president for student affairs and associate provost may notify the parents or guardians of a student with an alcohol abuse or dependency issue. In some instances, a student may be suspended from Loyola and not be permitted to return until successful resolution of the alcohol abuse or dependence concern is documented to the satisfaction of the vice president of student affairs and associate provost.

Students who demonstrate through inappropriate behavior that they are unable to use alcoholic beverages in a mature and responsible fashion will face disciplinary action which may include attendance at three substance abuse education group meetings led by peer educators in the Counseling & Career Services Center.

Another remediation strategy which may result from a hearing is a required evaluation of the student’s substance use by the substance abuse counselor or a staff counselor in the Counseling & Career Services Center. Failure by the student to meet for an evaluation will result in further disciplinary action. While we believe that it is the role of the university to directly challenge a student’s decision-making process when an initial incident of abuse of alcohol and/or a violation of the alcohol policy occurs, notification will normally be sent to a student’s parents of a second violation of the alcohol policy. This is done to create a partnership with the student’s parents in addressing the issue of alcohol with their student.

Residence Hall Regulations Concerning Alcohol

The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited. Students 21 and over may consume alcohol in their residence hall room as long as it is in a responsible manner. They cannot provide alcohol to those under the age of 21.
There shall be no drinking of alcoholic beverages and no open or closed containers of alcoholic beverages in any public areas of the residence halls or in the proximity of any residence hall.
The possession of alcohol paraphernalia that is designated for the irresponsible use of alcohol is not permitted on Loyola’s campus (e.g. beer bongs, funnels, etc.).
Drinking games or other activities which deliberately encourage the consumption of alcohol are prohibited.
No kegs, pony kegs, grain alcohol, Everclear, multi-alcohol drink punches, party balls, or other large quantities of alcohol are permitted in the residence halls.
Alcohol or alcoholic beverages may not be made available from common source containers such as trash barrels, watermelons, igloos, punch bowls, etc
Private events are permitted in the residence halls so long as all relevant policies concerning alcohol are followed as well as the Private Event Policy for the Residence Halls (see below).
Students will be held directly responsible for the destruction of personal or public property, the violation of the safety or rights of another person, or the violation of any other campus regulations that may occur while they are under the influence of alcohol.

Room Party and Private Event Policy for the Residence Halls

Definitions:

Room parties are not permitted in the residence halls. A room party is defined as any function given by a resident for the purposes of socializing in a residence hall room or common area where alcohol is present.

Private Event: Any function by residents where attendance is restricted to selected invitees whose names are on a guest list. Events with unrestricted admission may not be held in the residence halls.

General Policies Governing Private Events:

Students under the age of 21 may not sponsor a private event in the residence halls where alcohol is being served.
For private events sponsored by individuals, the student host is responsible for all aspects of the party, including proper planning, limiting attendance, cleaning, and ensuring that all applicable federal, state, and city laws, as well as university policies are upheld. The student host is responsible for the conduct of his or her guests, and sponsors must be present for the entire duration of the event.
The host must register the event using a social event registration form, the Residential Life event registration form, and must also meet with the associate director of residential life at least 10 days prior to the event to ensure proper planning, review policies, and reserve public safety/university police officers. Floors wishing to have parties in places other than the residence halls must follow the residential life party guidelines in addition to the guidelines of the party venue. The associate director may deny permission for the event if it does not comply with all university policies; local, state, and federal laws; and requests made by the Department of Residential Life.
The sponsor of the event must coordinate with University Police to ensure adequate coverage for maximum guest attendance. University Police will be responsible for checking IDs. There must be a procedure for clearly identifying those who are able to consume alcohol (i.e. wristbands and clear drinking cups).
The host will be responsible for hiring a licensed server to serve the alcoholic beverages. The server may not be a guest at the party.
The host and University Police must be present at all private events for the duration of the event. The roles of the host and the police are to see that all relevant items of the residential life party policy and all applicable laws are followed and that safety and general order prevail.
The Residential Life staff and University Police may terminate a private party or room party without notice if relevant policies and laws are not being adhered to or if general order is not maintained.
Private events can only be held on:

Friday night from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Saturday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Sunday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Or the night before an official university holiday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Non-alcoholic beverages, other than water, must be available at the event in an equally attractive variety as the alcoholic beverages. They must be displayed with equal prominence as the alcoholic beverages and available throughout the entire event. When the non-alcoholic beverages run out, the serving of alcoholic beverages will cease.
Substantial food (pizza, sandwiches, etc.) must be available for the duration of the event. Chips, pretzels, popcorn, etc. may be available, but do not qualify as substantial food sources. When the substantial food sources run out, the serving of alcoholic beverages will cease.

The Office of Residential Life reserves the right to end parties that are not properly controlled or at which students are not complying with residential life and university policies or the law. If violations occur, sponsoring individuals may be subject to disciplinary action.

Exterior Door Alarm Systems

With the exception of the entrance doors of Cabra, Carrollton, Biever, and Buddig halls, all other doors leading to the exterior are equipped with alarm systems which will sound if opened. All alarms are connected to a central panel board which is located inside the respective residence hall. Exterior doors equipped with alarms are to be used only in the event of emergency evacuation from the building (e.g., fire alarm). For use other than emergency exit, severe disciplinary action may be taken, including eviction from the residence halls and/or fines.

Quiet Hours

Residents should respect the right of fellow students to study and sleep in a quiet atmosphere at all times. Quiet hours are strictly enforced beginning at 8 p.m. weeknights and Sundays and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. During quiet hours, radios, musical instruments, and stereos as well as voices are to be kept to a minimum volume. In addition, Courtesy hours are in effect at all times. This means that residents should lower the volume of their stereos or voices upon request, whenever they are interfering with another student’s right to sleep or study. Quiet hours include the student rooms, common areas of the residence halls, the porches, quads, and areas immediately adjacent to the residence halls. After one warning for violation of quiet hours, residents may be referred to the assistant director for residential life for additional disciplinary action. During exam periods, 24-hour quiet hours are enforced.

Guests

Groups—The primary function of a residence hall is the housing of regularly enrolled students. Programs and procedures are designed to meet the educational and physical needs of those students. Staffing is geared to the academic calendar. Yet, in the interest of generating positive public relations within our own community and with other institutions and organizations, the university is committed to offering accommodations to special groups, institutes, and workshop participants at such times as their presence in the halls does not interfere with the processes necessary to maintain a high quality of residence programming for our students.

Guest(s) of Residents—A resident is responsible for the conduct of his or her guest(s) and should escort guest(s) into the building. All guests must be checked in and checked out at the front desk of all residence halls during the visitation hours. Resident students are permitted to have overnight guest(s) of the same sex when space is available and with the expressed written consent of the resident’s roommate. Each room may have a maximum of three people, including the residents, staying in the room at one time. The guest may not stay in the building for more than three nights in one week and not in consecutive weeks. All overnight guests must be registered in writing with the resident assistant of the host. During special holidays such as Mardi Gras, reservations are made through the Office of Residential Life, which also collects guest fees. Exceptions to this policy will be considered by the director of residential life.

Health

The Student Health Service provides emergency care for accidents or injuries, medical care for minor illnesses, referrals to specialists, and an observation room for students who require convalescent care during the day. A health assistant is on duty in the residence halls nights and weekends for first aid and emergency medical assistance and referral.
A completed health history form and record of immunizations are mandatory and must be on file in the Student Health Service for every student.
A medical release must be on file for each student not of legal age as defined by the state of residence.
Students too ill or injured to attend class should report to the Student Health Service prior to the scheduled class, if at all possible. If the medical staff concurs that the illness or injury is serious, they will confirm that to the faculty member. The faculty member will make the final determination on whether to accept the student’s absence as excused.
Students who will miss classes for an extended period of time due to illness or accident should visit or notify the Student Health Service. The Student Health Service, upon verification of the illness or accident, will notify the dean of the student’s college of the absence and its projected duration.
Resident students who are ill and unable to attend meals should contact the Student Health Service personnel on duty for permission for meals to be taken from the food service.
Health insurance is mandatory for all residents as a condition of eligibility for housing in the residence halls. A student must subscribe to Loyola University’s accident-sickness insurance plan or fully complete the waiver card attached to the residence hall contract which shows evidence that the student has adequate coverage for the term of the contract. Residence hall space may not be reserved for a student until this condition is met.
Medical withdrawal requests should follow procedure outlined in the student affairs office and in Chapter 1.

Janitorial Service

Janitorial service is provided specifically for cleaning the Biever, Cabra, and Thomas Hall bathrooms and building common areas. Buddig Hall and Carrollton Hall residents are responsible for cleaning their suite/apartment bathrooms. Cabra Hall residents are responsible for cleaning their suite common areas. All residents are responsible for cleaning their rooms and maintaining a healthy environment. Residents are expected to report any damages or spills as soon as possible.

Keys

Keys are issued for rooms at the beginning of the semester. Residents are responsible for the keys which are issued to them. In the event of loss or theft, residents will be charged an amount equal to the cost of replacing the necessary cylinder and keys.

Laundry

Clothes are not to be left in washers or dryers after cycle completion. It is recommended that residents remain in the laundry room while their clothes are in the washer and/or dryer. Washed apparel must be hung and dried in bath stalls or other assigned areas. Clothing may not be dried on beds, balconies, and/or floors. Laundry rooms may only be used by the residents of the specific hall.

Overnight Absence

Students who will be absent from the residence hall overnight are encouraged to notify their resident assistant of their destination. This information is needed in the event of an emergency when it is necessary to contact the student immediately.

Noise in Residential Quad and Greenville Lawn

In an effort to create an environment in the residence halls that is conducive to sleep and study, chanting, singing, and other loud noise are not allowed in the residential quad without written permission from the Office of Residential Life. In addition, permission will not be granted during residential life quiet hours (8 p.m. – 10 a.m., Sunday – Thursday and 10 p.m. – 10 a.m., Friday and Saturday). A fine up to $250 will be levied against student(s), groups, or organizations that violate this policy. Club sports must have a reservation on file with Recreational Sports and Danna Center and Student Activities for practice in the Residential Quad.

Residential Visitation

Loyola is an institution of higher learning rooted in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition and provides students with a holistic education. Through the residential visitation program, Loyola, therefore, focuses on policies and measures which are conducive for personal and community growth.

It is the responsibility of the host to see that his or her guest(s) is properly registered. This policy pertains to visitors of the opposite sex. The host is also responsible for seeing that his or her guest(s) abides by the approved hours for residential visiting in a particular hall and abides by all other residence hall and university policies.

The host is to remain in the company of his or her guest(s) at all times while the guest(s) is in the residence hall. This includes meeting the guest(s) at the front desk to check in as well as accompanying the guest(s) back to the front desk to check out at the end of the visit. Guests in the building unescorted by a host will be considered in violation of the residential visitation policy.

Doors should be unlocked in all rooms where guests are being entertained. It is expected as a matter of courtesy and respect for the individuals concerned that no room be entered without knocking.

Although the residence hall staff has the overall responsibility for upholding all university policies, it is most desirable for each student to assume his or her responsibility for the common good, which includes one’s self, one’s roommate, and one’s neighbors. The residence councils of Biever, Buddig, Cabra, and Carrollton halls, as the elected representatives of the resident students, should assume the responsibility for a continuing and candid evaluation of the residential visiting program in conjunction with the student affairs office, in order that the program may be constantly improved.

General Visitation Guidelines for Residence Halls

The residential visitation program permits 112 hours per week within the following parameters in Buddig and Biever Hall:

Sunday – Thursday	10 a.m. – midnight
Friday – Saturday	10 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Eve of Holidays	10 a.m. – 2 a.m.

University designated holidays with extended visitation are Labor Day; Fall Break; Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; and Independence Day. Visitation guidelines change during Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, Easter, and the opening and closing weeks of school. During these times, guidelines will be posted for residents.

Sunday – Thursday	10 a.m. – midnight
Friday – Saturday	24-hour visitation
The residential visitation program permits 168 hours for the Carrollton, Thomas, and Cabra Hall:
Sunday – Friday	24-hour visitation

All graduate, law, and other students residing in the Carrollton Hall or Cabra Hall may have any member of the opposite sex visit in their student rooms in accordance with the approved hours. However, all guests—resident and non-resident—must still be met at the front desk, check in at the front desk during desk hours, and be escorted at all times. Cohabitation is prohibited.

Each residence hall may at its own option decide upon additional rules as part of this policy within its own respective hall. However, these policies may never supersede established residence hall or university policy.

Supervision

The resident assistants are directly responsible for supervision in the residence halls. They are authorized to check that all rooms have been cleared of visitors at closing time.

It is to be understood that members of the residence councils by virtue of their elected positions have the obligation and authority to report violators and recommend action to the resident assistant.

Guests are expected to register in and out of the residence halls at the reception desks.

Violations (Minor)

The following actions constitute minor violations of the residential visitation policy:

Failure to register/escort guests.
Person either exiting or found within the building within 5 – 20 minutes following the end of visitation hours.

For these minor infractions, the host and guest will be subject to the following penalties, up to and including the stated limits:

First Offense—Withdrawal of guest and host privileges for up to two calendar weeks, effective immediately.
Second Offense—Withdrawal of guest and host privileges for a period of up to 18 calendar weeks, effective immediately, during weeks in which the university is in session.
Third Offense—Referral to the vice president for student affairs and associate provost or designee for disciplinary action up to and including eviction from the residence hall. These minor violations are recorded on a cumulative basis per year. It is not necessary to violate the same regulation three times to be referred for additional disciplinary action.

When one of the above mentioned penalties has been imposed, the assistant director for residential development will so notify all resident assistants and all residence hall reception desks of the revocation of privileges.

Students who do not abide by the penalty imposed will be referred to the vice president for student affairs and associate provost or designee for additional disciplinary action, up to and including eviction from the residence hall.

Violations (Major)

The residential visitation policy is established to provide for guest visitation during established hours. As such, the following are considered to be major infractions and will subject the student host and guest to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from the university.

Loyola students of the opposite sex entering or exiting residence buildings at times other than those specified as visitation hours or beyond the 20 minute grace period.
Loyola students of the opposite sex who are discovered in a residence building at times other than those designated for visitation.
Non-Loyola persons of the opposite sex who enter or leave a building at times other than those designated for visitation may be subject to the permanent denial of the use of all campus facilities.
Any guest who is not escorted by his/her host.

Removal of Furniture

Furniture may not be removed from the various lounges or public areas. This furniture has been placed in the lounges and public areas for the use of all residents.

Residential life policy imposes a $100 fine on any student who removes furniture from its assigned location to any other location in the residence hall. Furniture removed from the building will result in a $200 fine and/or disciplinary action for attempted theft.

Room Change Policy

The university believes residence hall living is an educational experience which contributes to the development of each student. The residence experience provides many opportunities for the student to meet friends, develop personal relationships, and learn to live and communicate with a diverse group of people.

As part of this process, upperclass students have an opportunity to select their own roommates during fall housing sign-up. Entering students are matched as roommates based upon individual interest or by mutual request when two friends desire to live together. On occasion, these choices do not develop well, and the people involved desire to change roommates. In such cases, it is expected that every effort will be made by the people involved to resolve their differences and seek harmony prior to requesting a change. A request to change rooms should be viewed as a last recourse. In those cases where it is necessary, the following procedure is to be followed.

During the fall and spring semesters, there will be a one-week period during which any student can, after consultation with the resident assistant and upon approval by the assistant director for residential operations, change rooms or roommates by filling out a room change form. Any room change that occurs with approval outside of the designated room change period is subject to a processing fee. No changes are to be made prior to permission being granted. It is the responsibility of the student to locate a new room and roommate. Room changes during any other period will only be allowed with the approval of the assistant director for residential operations or assistant director for residential facilities. Room changes are not permitted when race, color, creed, or national origin may be the underlying causes.

All residents in a double occupancy room who do not have an assigned roommate will be consolidated with another resident. The resident may be required to move to another room or accept a new roommate. The room consolidation process will occur in the first month of each semester. The Office of Residential Life will contact students if this policy applies to them.

Failure to adhere to the above procedures may result in administrative and/or disciplinary action up to and including eviction.

Room Entry and Room Search

It should be clearly understood that the guidelines outlined herein for search and entry are intended for the protection of the individual student and the university. It is anticipated that the spirit of this search and entry policy will reflect an attitude of fair play to maintain the integrity of the individual and the university.

Room Entry

Rooms can be entered by authorized representatives of the university, including residential life staff personnel, for the following reasons which are made known to the occupants:

Inspecting for condition of room and compliance with safety regulations.
Repair, maintenance, or cleaning of facility and furnishings by the Physical Plant staff.
Responding to reported or perceived emergency situations.
Enforcing university policy and investigating possible infractions thereof.
Inspecting rooms to insure that the hall is vacated during fire drills or in other emergency situations, and during vacation periods.

Please note that the residence hall staff are expected to respond to violations of university policy discovered upon entering a student’s room.

Room Search

Rooms will be searched only with “reasonable cause to believe” and with the voluntary consent (waiver) of the student, unless an administrative search authorization has been granted by the vice president for student affairs and associate provost or designated representative. The occupant(s) will be informed of the reason for any room search. It is understood that this policy in no way limits bona fide law enforcement officials with a search warrant from lawful entry. Possible reasons for room search are:

An indication that the occupants are in violation of university policy with regard to conduct, health standards, and safety regulations.
An emergency situation where in the judgment of an authorized person (i.e., a student affairs officer, residential life professional staff, or a public safety/university police officer), there is an immediate and clear emergency regarding health or safety (e.g., a bomb threat, harmful animals, or a particular telephone number or address needed in an emergency situation by a university official).

Procedures for Room Entry/Search

No student room should be entered without knocking. Entry, following the knock, shall be preceded by a time lapse of sufficient duration to provide occupant(s) with ample opportunity to open the door themselves. In cases in which a room is entered in the absence of its occupant(s), written notification will be left by authorized personnel.
Students will be given a receipt for any belongings removed following a search or discovered upon entry. These belongings will be returned, if and when it is safe and lawful to do so, after the disposition of the case by the appropriate university and/or civil authorities.
Two persons, to include one student affairs officer, must be present when it is necessary to search a student’s room when an occupant is not present.

Security and Safety Regulations

Electrical appliances should not overload circuits, hamper traffic in rooms, or be left unattended. Irons must be unplugged when not in use. The fire marshal prohibits extension cords. A power cord strip with a surge protector is recommended.

Cooking in rooms is not permitted; this includes hot plates, electric skillets, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, etc. Refrigerators 2' x 2' feet are permitted. Larger-size refrigerators are a violation of policy and will subject the room occupants to disciplinary action.

Smoking is NOT permitted in the students’ rooms or any area of the residence halls. All residence halls are smoke free. Smoking in prohibited areas will result in a $100 fine. If an individual repeatedly violates this policy, the fines will increase incrementally and/or the student will be charged with persistent misconduct.

Due to fire safety hazards, the burning or possession of candles or incense, lit or unlit, is not permitted in the residence halls for any purpose. Violation of this policy will result in a $100 fine and possible disciplinary action.

Fire exits are for emergency evacuation only. An alarm sounds when these doors are opened.
evacuation only. These doors are equipped with alarms that are activated when opened.

Residence Hall Staff

Supervision of the residence halls is provided by a staff of undergraduate and graduate students under the direction of the senior resident assistant and senior desk assistant staff and the residential life professional staff. The residence hall staff provides numerous services, support, and friendship for the residents. From checking out equipment to planning social or educational functions, the residential life student staff serves the residents of the halls.

The residential life student staff also enforces policy in the halls. If residential life policies are violated, disciplinary sanctions may be imposed by residential life hearing officers. Serious violations are referred to a higher disciplinary authority.