All about animals
How do you know if someone is approved to have an ESA on campus?
StarRez!
Located under "booking" or "family members". If there is no animal listed, follow up with RD.
Name 3 unapproved appliances that are not allowed in residence hall rooms.
Slow Cookers, Crockpots, Pressure cookers, Rice cookers, hot plates, toaster ovens, deep fat fryers, air fryers, George Foreman grills
True or False: Frying food in common area kitchens is permitted.
FALSE!
True or False: Residents who are of lawful age (at least 21 years old) may consume and possess alcohol in the privacy of their assigned room
TRUE !
However, for the safety of and legal concerns for all residents involved, a resident may not consume nor possess alcohol in their assigned space if their roommate is not of lawful age.
What animals are the only permitted animals allowed in the residence halls that are NOT ESAs or service animals?
Fish! 10 gallon tank is the limit
True or False: Extension cords are permitted on campus
False! Residents must have a surge-protected power strip.
True or False: Plug-Ins and incense are allowed in Housing.
FALSE!
True or False: If you have a medicinal marijuana license, can you have and smoke marijuana on campus?
False. Smoking is prohibited on the TWU Campus. This includes vaping and e-cigs.
True or False: Service animals in training are allowed to live in university residence halls.
False
True or False: Residents are permitted 2 free lock outs per semester.
No.
Battery-operated scooters are NOT permitted on campus per Risk Management
True or False: Battery operated scooters are permitted on campus.
FALSE!
Battery-operated scooters are NOT permitted on campus per Risk Management
Residents can use thumbtacks, command strips, and nails to hangs items
FALSE!
As of Fall 2026, command strips are now prohibited. Residents may use thumbtacks or nails!
Which RD has swam with a sea lion?
Lexxa Bias!
The University is only permitted to ask the following questions to determine if a dog is a service dog:
a. Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
b. What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
True or False: Individuals licensed by the State of Texas to carry a concealed handgun may, in accordance with state law, be in possession of a handgun in University owned or managed housing.
True!
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 TWU
- Criminal prosecution
What kind of business is a resident permitted to operate in their residential space.
NONE !
Residents can use thumbtacks, command strips, and nails to hangs items
FALSE!
As of Fall 2026, command strips are now prohibited. Residents may use thumbtacks or nails!
Residents may host visitors as long as they meet which 2 criteria's
1. Permission of the roommate
2. Visitor may not stay more than forty-eight (48) hours within a given week
How many times in a year does housing conduct fire drills in the residence halls?
Twice in an academic year
True or False: Residents can bring their personal wifi router.
FALSE !
Installing a personal router on the TWU residential network causes problems on the network and is a violation of Housing & Dining policy. Do not bring a personal router to connect to the network. IT will disconnect your room and router until an agreement is signed.