Contracts
Do all residential students need to have a meal plan?
Yes
Who is permitted to use a resident’s room key or access device?
Only the resident themselves! No sharing phones or ID cards.
When are room checks commonly done?
During breaks
If you are 21+, are you permitted to drink on campus?
Bonus: are you allowed to have a lighter?
No alcohol or illegal substances are permitted on campus.
B: yes
What must RAs complete after a policy enforcement incident?
An Incident Report
What can Housing do if a resident violates the housing contract?
Issue charges, take disciplinary action, or cancel the contract
Who may be held accountable during a policy violation in a residence hall room?
The assigned resident
Are students always notified of a room inspection?
Yes, through the contract. Other room inspections will be notified but not always beforehand. Two people must be present for a room inspection.
Can furniture be removed from a residents room?
No
What should an IR include?
Objective facts, actions taken, involved parties, and photos
Can a student get a refund from their room if the leave early?
Yes!! It's super important we let students know this. *See picture*
True or False: Guests may stay overnight without restrictions.
False. Guests may stay up to 3 nights in a row.
What is the #1 fine that is given out during room inspections?
Trash
What is the difference between quiet hours and courtesy hours?
Quiet hours are after 10pm. Courtesy hours are always.
Who reads IRs?
Me, Brad, Amanda, Upper Res Life
If something is broken in a students room, what is the next step for them? What should an RA suggest?
Put a FixIt in
What is a roommate agreement?
A form used to make sure roommates are on the same page. May be filled out together or with an RA present to mediate.
When it comes to hot items, what is allowed?
Nothing with an open heating element. No air fryers!! No candles!!
Emotional Support Animal. Anyone who has a documented disability and has a doctors note. Must get approval through Miss Siobhan.
When should an RA call up?
1) Questions
2) Escalated Situation
3) Police or EMS are called
4) To inform RLC of potential future problems that night
5) Facility Emergency (flooding, electrical issues, building crumbling)
*See picture*
When would students be allowed to change rooms officially?
1) if we have space
2) if they are willing to pay for a single
3) they are having intense roommate conflicts - in which case, they will work with the Res Life staff
4) Emergency Room Change
According to Housing regulations, may a guest stay in a room if one roommate does not agree to them visiting?
No. A roommate may ask anyone to leave at any time for any reason.
What happens to confiscated items?
Res Life takes them and holds them for 6 months. Students may take them back during breaks. Students will be written up.
Who do you call for lock out? What time?
8am-5pm HFS
5-8pm Police
8pm-1am Res Life
During an emergency, what is an RA's role?
1) Call up (Police, EMS, RLC)
2) Try to deescalate/help until someone arrives
3) Crowd control
4) Documentation
5) Follow up