Standards
Alcohol is allowed here in residence.
What are units and floor lounges? (House lounges are NOT allowed)
Respect quiet hours in residence.
What is... disturbing sleep, impacting ability to study (especially in midterm/exam season), and creating stress and tension between residents?
Someone who is there to support residents and uphold residence standards.
Who is an RA?
It's 2:00 AM on a Friday night, and you're locked outside of the building.
What is the OMT?
A place where you can get board games.
What is the Commonsblock?
The number of nights you can have a guest stay over in your unit within a 30-day period.
What are 4 nights?
(Bonus: what's the point of this standards clause?)
Tampering with fire safety equipment (including blocking smoke detectors or hanging things on sprinklers) is not permitted in residence.
What is... putting everyone's life at risk in case of a real fire, causing unnecessary full building evacuations, and potential fines?
RAs check each building nightly at 10 PM (and 1 AM on weekends) to help support a safe and secure community.
What are rounds?
The shelving unit above your desk collapsed.
What is the Front Desk?
The two newest buildings within Vanier.
What are Tec de Monterrey and Korea-UBC?
This is defined as excessive noise in residence.
What is noise that can be heard from three doors down?
(Bonus: what noise is allowed during quiet hours?)
Sports indoors are not permitted in residence.
What are... property damage (walls, lights, furniture), noise disturbance, safety risk for residents (tripping, being hit, etc.), and disruption of quiet spaces?
Dedicated nights when RAs are available to address resident concerns.
What are IN Nights?
You've about had it with the dining hall, and you're not hitting your protein macros.
What are the Dieticians in Residence?
The location of the designated smoking pole within Vanier property.
What is in front of Hamber House by the Commonsblock?
(Bonus: where else can you smoke?)
True or False: I can smoke vapes and cigarettes within residence property.
TRUE: However, you MUST be a minimum of 8 metres away from any buildings, walkways, doors, or windows.
(Bonus: what about cannabis?)
Drinking games or parties are not permitted in residence.
Whare are... excessive noise disturbing neighbours, feeling of unsafety/overcrowding, and potential property damage?
Name three ways you can communicate with your RA.
1. Email
2. Instagram
3. in-person
Who is the Duty RA?
List a minimum of three spaces that can be found within the Commonsblock.
1. Music Rooms
2. PV Ballroom
3. The Vanier Lounge/Games Room
4. The Fitness Room
5. Gather (Dining Hall)
6. Study/Meeting Rooms
7. Front Desk
8. RLM Offices
Also, Nurse in residence on Tuesdays!
This is considered a party in residence (Hint: Must list all the requirements for BOTH units and lounges).
Units: 5 people or more WITH excessive noise
Lounges: 10 people or more WITH excessive noise
Communal/common sources of alcohol are not permitted in residence.
What are...unsafe situations due to overconsumption, potential medical emergencies, and uncomfortable environments for those who don't drink (as this is a space meant for everyone)?
The location of RA Grace's room (room number or description).
What is room 323?
It's mid-October and you're feeling super homesick. Not to mention, you just bombed your last midterm.
Who is the RA?
Other than the Resident Advisors, there is another group within Vanier, by students and for students, who run and plan events.
What is the Place Vanier Residence Association Council (PVRA)?