Roommate Conflicts
What should roommates complete at the start of the semester to prevent conflict?
What is a Roommate Agreement?
How far can noise travel during courtesy hours?
What is it cannot be heard more than one door away from the source?
What card must TU students present to enter housing?
What is their valid Towson OneCard?
What must residents under 21 not possess in their room?
What are empty alcohol containers, alcohol paraphernalia, and alcoholic decorations?
Who is held accountable for damage in your room?
What is the assigned resident(s) of the room or apartment?
If you're having a disagreement with your roommate, what’s the first step you should take?
What is talk to them directly and respectfully to try to resolve the issue?
Can you play amplified instruments without headphones?
What is no, unless using headphones—amplified music or instruments are not permitted in rooms?
What responsibilities do hosts have when it comes to the behavior and actions of their guests?
What is residents are fully responsible for the conduct of their guests?
What's the maximum alcohol amount a resident 21+ can have?
What is one twelve-pack of beer or one bottle of wine per 21+ resident in the room?
What can happen if no individual damage is identified?
What is the cost may be split among all residents of the room, suite, or floor?
Who can help mediate if roommates can't resolve a conflict on their own?
What is your Resident Assistant (RA) or Residence Life staff?
During quiet hours, what’s the noise penetration limit?
What is no noise should be heard outside of the room or apartment?
How many overnight guests are allowed per week?
What is no more than 2 overnight guests per week, with no more than 3 nights in total?
Name one prohibited alcohol container type (regardless of age).
What are kegs, beer bongs, punch bowls, or other high-volume alcohol containers?
What should you do if you accidentally damage university property in your room?
What is report the damage immediately to Housing & Residence Life or your RA to avoid being held responsible for unreported or worsened damage?
What are examples of common causes of roommate conflict in apartment-style housing?
What are differences in cleanliness, guests, noise, or sharing of common spaces?
When do 24 hours quiet hours begin and when do they end?
What is during final exam periods, beginning at 10 p.m. on the last day of classes?
What must guests always do while in the building?
What is be registered by their host and remain accompanied at all times?
What is prohibited regarding drugs in your room?
Name one prohibited recreational activity in housing.
What is skateboarding, riding on any electric vehicle, or using sporting equipment?
What happens if roommate conflict becomes ongoing and disruptive, despite mediation?
What is a possible room change, relocation, or conduct action depending on the situation?
When does courtesy hours begin and end?
What is a trick question? Courtesy hours are 24/7?
Explain the rule against cohabitation via guest stays.
What is guests staying in the residence hall so frequently that it disrupts shared space or mimics residency (i.e., cohabitation is not allowed)?
Describe one consequence of violating the smoking policy.
What is a conduct referral, housing probation, or possible removal from housing?
What’s the protocol if someone is missing for 24 hours?
What is notify Housing & Residence Life and TUPD, as a missing person report must be filed?