Community Standards

Health, Safety, & Security

100

these common sources of alcohol are prohibited under the alcohol policy (name 2 or more)

kegs, party balls, beer pong, trashcans, and punch bowls

200

residents are allowed to carry and store this personal protection device in their residence hall rooms and apartments

pepper spray

300

These are not allowed within the residence halls because of potential damage to walls and risk of falling.

Lofts and bunk beds

400

Leaving bicycles in the hallway in front of a fire exit violates these policies

Blocking egress, obstructing public space, and bicycles

500

these traditional kitchen items are not allowed to be used in residence halls rooms, but they may be used under the range hood in the kitchen of each hall (name 3)

crock pots, deep fryer, air fryer, hot plate, electric griddle, rice cooker, toasters, George Foreman-type grills 

Community Living & Conduct

100

the attire policy requires all residents and their guests to have these items on at all times

shirts and bottoms

200

this behavior or act is not allowed in the residence halls if it results in (or could reasonably result in) distress to others or damage to property

Pranks

300

This behavior is prohibited on campus, but you can get special permission to break this policy for events like raffle fundraisers

gambling

400

using your address or residential facility for conducting private entrepreneurial ventures by you or your visitors is prohibited due to this policy

Business/Private Enterprise

500

this is arguable the most important policy in the community standards due to the emphasis on building a culture of respect

Civility and Involvement

Facilities & Property

100

this policy allows for some appropriate decorations to be visible from outside the residence hall room or apartment, as long as they do not violate university policies

doors and room/apartment exterior

200

these spaces are reserved for one individual only, and you cannot take photos in these spaces.

bathrooms and showers

300

hanging items from these can cause a malfunction and (worst case scenario) a flood

sprinkler systems

400

this policy prohibits residents from making permanent alterations to their unit without written approval from the Department of Residence Life

decorations and installments

500

the window policy prohibits these three things

opening the window during freezing temperatures

transaction of objects through windows

climbing in and out of windows

removing or damaging the windows or any part of them

Admin Policies

100

this policy allows the university to collect funds for damaged items that one person is not responsible for.

community billing

200

this form must be completed before guests under the age of 18 can be in the residence halls

minor visitation form

300

interfering with normal operation of this is prohibited

elevators

400

these items are not to be used outdoors within the residential community per FAA guidelines

drones

500

staying for this amount of time in a room or apartment that you are not a resident of violates the cohabitation/squatting policy

3 consecutive days or 10 days per calendar month