2019-2020 RESIDENCE LIFE HANDBOOK Table of Contents Welcome................................................................................................................................................. 1 Residence Life Office ............................................................................................................................... 2 Residence Life Staff ................................................................................................................................. 3 Community Living ................................................................................................................................... 4 Community Standards ......................................................................................................................... 4 Resident Rights & Responsibilities........................................................................................................ 4 Roommate Agreement ........................................................................................................................ 4 Roommate Conflicts ............................................................................................................................ 4 Room Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Policies & Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 5 Alcohol/Controlled Substances ............................................................................................................ 5 Anti-Harassment and Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct .................................................................. 6 Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse Resources............................................................................. 6 Business Operations & Solicitation ....................................................................................................... 7 Check In and Check Out ....................................................................................................................... 7 Damages.............................................................................................................................................. 8 Decorations ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Electrical Appliances ............................................................................................................................ 8 Evacuation Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 9 Failure to Act ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Failure to Complete ............................................................................................................................. 9 Failure to Comply................................................................................................................................. 9 Fire Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Guests and Visitation ......................................................................................................................... 10 Hospitalization ................................................................................................................................... 10 Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Meal Plan / Card Authorization .......................................................................................................... 11 Missing Student Protocol ................................................................................................................... 12 Offensive Odors ................................................................................................................................. 12 Pets ................................................................................................................................................... 12 Posting .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Prohibited Items/Objects ................................................................................................................... 12 Quiet Hours and Zones ...................................................................................................................... 13 Removal of Furniture ......................................................................................................................... 14 Room Buy Out ................................................................................................................................... 13 Room Changes ................................................................................................................................... 14 Room Consolidation .......................................................................................................................... 14 Room Entry, Search and Inspection .................................................................................................... 15 Service Animals.................................................................................................................................. 14 Sexual Assault Policy .......................................................................................................................... 15 Smoking............................................................................................................................................. 16 Throwing Objects ............................................................................................................................... 16 Unauthorized Entry............................................................................................................................ 16 Judicial Hearing Procedures .................................................................................................................. 17 Student Judicial Board ....................................................................................................................... 18 Housing Options and Spaces ................................................................................................................. 19 Residence Life Services ......................................................................................................................... 20 Bicycles .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Cable and Internet ............................................................................................................................. 20 Common Areas and Lounges .............................................................................................................. 20 Elevators ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Fitness Center .................................................................................................................................... 21 Health Center & Counseling Services ................................................................................................. 21 Housekeeping & Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 21 Laundry ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Mail ................................................................................................................................................... 22 Medical Needs/Emergencies .............................................................................................................. 22 Parking .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Pest Control ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Security Desks.................................................................................................................................... 23 Smoke Detectors & Sprinkler Systems ................................................................................................ 24 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Telephones ........................................................................................................................................ 24 Trash Removal & Recycling ................................................................................................................ 24 Academic Calendar ..............................................................................................................................