Unapproved Cats, Dogs and Bears Oh My! (ESA policies)
What must be attached to an ESA when they are outside with their owner?
A leash
Name 3 unapproved appliances that are not allowed in student spaces
Slow Cookers, Crockpots, Pressure cookers, Rice cookers, hot plates, toaster ovens, deep fat fryers, air fryers, George Foreman grills
Deep fat fryers and outdoor grills (gas or charcoal)
What are the two items that students living on campus are required to carry at all times?
Their Student ID Card and their room key!
True or False: Alcohol is permitted in your room if you are 21 and over
FALSE! Alcohol is NOT permitted on campus
How do you know if someone is approved to have an ESA on campus?
It's in StarRez :)
True or False: Personal mattresses, beds, and box springs cannot be brought into the residence halls unless approved
50 bonus points if you know who approves these requests
True; OCU Disability Services approves requests that are made by students in need of an exception to policy
True or False: Candles and/or incense that are meant to be burned are not permitted in the residence halls
How much is the fine for a lost key?
If you have you medicinal marijuana license, can you have marijuana on campus?
No! Marijuana possession or use is not allowed on Oklahoma City University campus or within a Residence Hall.
If you have an approved ESA or Service animal, what is the name of the office that you got approval from?
Office of Disability and Access Services
Olivia Rodrigo wants to store her kayak in her room so that she doesn't have to pay for storage throughout the year. She asked her Methodist RLC for permission to do so. Is she allowed to have her kayak in her room?
Yes, but ONLY because she was given prior approval. Boats, kayaks, and other floatation devices are not allowed to be stored within res halls UNLESS approved by Res Life Staff.
True or False: Fireworks are not permitted in the residence halls
TRUE! It is considered an explosive
All curtains must be hung with a what?
Tension rod. Permanent hardware may not be attached to walls, windows, or ceilings.
Nails, screws, or other devices that are inserted into the walls are strictly prohibited. Only 3M adhesive strips are to be used when hanging decorations.
OCU is a ___ free campus and these products are not permissible for use on campus. Hint: Oklahoma's TSET is strongly against its use.
Tobacco
What animals are the only permitted animals allowed in the residence halls that are NOT ESAs or service animals?
Bonus 50 points if you can guess the gallon limit of the fish tank
Fish! 10 gallon tank is the limit
50 bonus points if you know what it is
Students who violate fire safety policies and procedures are subject to 4 possible outcomes. Name 2 of them.
- Eviction from University Housing
- Fines/Restitution
- Suspension from OCU
- Criminal prosecution
Rihanna decided to hit the Methodist L1 entry gate to try to get into the parking garage after a late-night with friends. In the process, she broke the gate completely and damaged her own vehicle in the process. Rihanna wants OCU to pay for her car repairs. Is this possible?
No, if damage has occurred to a vehicle entering or exiting the gates due to negligence on behalf of the student and/or not following proper entry procedures Oklahoma City University is not liable for any damages to any personal property.
If a student damages a vehicle gate, pedestrian gate, or access door the student will be liable for the replacement and labor charge.
Name 3 alcohol containers that are not permitted on campus
How much is the fine for an unapproved ESA?
$200 fine per occurrence
Extension cords are permitted in rooms but they must be ___ certified and they must NOT be used in conjunction with ____
UL Certified; Power strips
How many times in a year does housing conduct fire drills in the residence halls?
Twice in an academic year
What is the emergency on call number for Facilities?
True or False: Alcohol and drug containers/paraphernalia are prohibited in the residence halls including for decorative use
True! Bongs, hookahs, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia are prohibited in the residence hall or apartments. Alcohol or drug packaging, containers, or paraphernalia cannot be used for decoration.