Alcohol
What types of alcohol are permitted for residents 21 years and older?
Beer and wine
What should residents do if something in their room needs maintenance?
Submit a work order
When are quiet hours enforced for the full 24 hours of the day?
During final exam periods
How does Housing define a guest?
Any person who does not live in the host’s assigned building and/or room/suite/apartment
Who hosts mediation?
HRE Staff
Are underage residents allowed to be present when students 21 and older are drinking?
No
What should residents do during an elevator outage or malfunction?
Use the stairs
Who should be contacted for welfare checks or serious safety concerns?
FAU PD
Who is responsible for a guest’s behavior in university housing?
The host
Approval from housing staff
Where are open containers of alcohol prohibited in FAU housing?
Hallways, lounges, lobbies, and other common areas.
Are students allowed to duplicate keys for themself or roommates?
No
What should residents do first if there is an air conditioning outage?
Contact the front desk, then submit a work order
What is the maximum number of nights a guest may stay in a row?
Three consecutive nights
What is usually required before a resident can request a room change due to conflict?
Attempt of mediation
What alcohol-related items are prohibited in FAU housing regardless of age?
Hard liquor, kegs, and drinking game equipment.
What happens if a student does not return a borrowed spare key?
Lock changes after 24 hours
How much do key replacements cost?
$25 after the first 2 weeks of a semester
What is the maximum number of overnight guest visits allowed per semester?
15 nights per semester
If you are temporarily the only resident in a room, taking up more than half the space in the room is considered...
Double occupancy
What policy protects students when they seek medical help during an alcohol emergency?
Medical Amnesty Policy
When is unattended laundry collected and disposed of?
Collected on Fridays, disposed of by Tuesday
What are courtesy hours?
Noise restrictions present all day, every day
What can happen if a resident allows a guest to stay longer than three consecutive nights or more than 15 nights per semester?
The host may be charged double occupancy fees and an additional guest policy violation fee.
How long is a roommate's abandoned property kept after their dismissal from a room?
14 days