Alcohol and Drug Policies
What residence halls are designated as alcohol free?
Montgomery and Tate Halls
True or False
Visitation on campus is a right afforded to students.
False. It is a privilege, not a right.
This item is prohibited in all University residential facilities, regardless of whether the wick has been burned.
Candles
If a pet is your wish, it must be a...
Fish!
True or False
Spiritual Life staff/chaplains are mandated reporters.
False. They are not mandated reporters.
True or False
A student who is named in a written search authorization has the right to observe the search unless the student cannot be reached and/or is not present at the search location within a time deemed reasonable by the authorizer of the search.
True!
Non-student guests must be registered by their host. Where is guest registration completed?
MyLynchburg portal
True or False
Students are permitted in basements, attics and on roofs.
False!
If a student loses their residential key(s), how do they report the lost key to Housing and Residence Life?
By completing the Key Replacement form located on the housing portal under “Helpful Links”.
How many hours does a CA have to submit an incident report for an alleged violation of the Interpersonal Misconduct Policy?
6 hours
When conducting a round, a CA notices the smell of marijuana in the hallway. What is the next step the CA should take?
Contact another CA, Housing on Call staff, or Campus Safety and Security staff to confirm the smell.
Guests must be escorted by their host during these times.
All the time!
What happens if vandalism occurs in a common area and the responsible individual(s) cannot be identified?
If the responsible individual(s) cannot be identified, the residents of the wing, floor, or building may be assessed common area charges.
What time are residential quiet hours?
Sunday-Thursday: 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. and
Friday and Saturday: midnight to 11 a.m.
*Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours per day.
What is the first and last name of the Title IX Coordinator at the University of Lynchburg?
Margaret Pierre
Which students may possess or consume alcohol in residence hall lounges, stairwells, kitchens, and hallways?
None!
How many guests can a Southside resident have in their residence?
Five guests per resident present.
When in use, grills must be how far away from all parts of a structure?
10 feet
An undergraduate student residing on Southside will immediately be relocated to a residence hall for doing this.
Having an unauthorized animal inside the Southside residence.
The interpersonal misconduct specifically prohibits nine types of conduct/behavior. Name four of those behaviors.
Gender-Based Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault
Dating Violence
Domestic Violence
Stalking
Complicity
Sexual Exploitation
Retaliation
Outcomes resulting from a violation of University drug regulations are based on multiple considerations. Name one of the four possible outcomes if found responsible for marijuana or drug paraphernalia.
1. Disciplinary probation and/or drug probation;
2. Completion of one or more drug-education seminars or activities and payment of related costs;
3. Completion of 30 or more hours of community service or the equivalent; and/or
4. Suspension or expulsion in more serious cases and for a second or subsequent violation of drug regulations.
A roommate/housemate will not be deprived of these three things due to the presence of a guest.
Privacy, study time, and sleep.
Name 3 types of cooking appliances strictly prohibited in residence hall kitchens.
Microwave ovens
Crock pots
Grilling machines
Hot plates
Toasters
Deep fryers
Toaster ovens
If a residential student fails to return their key upon departing campus, how much is the student charged?
$150.00
What is the Friendly Referral Policy, as part of the interpersonal misconduct guidelines?
To encourage a culture of voluntary reporting of Prohibited Conduct, the University of Lynchburg will not take disciplinary action for the personal use of drugs or alcohol when such personal use is disclosed by someone who reports Prohibited Conduct or assists an investigation.