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...In addition, guests should always be accompanied by the student hosting the guest. Guest are permitted to stay no more than _____ consecutive days...
three (3)
(V1.0 Visitation and Guests)
Defined as a time in which general consideration for others is maintained. Courtesy Hours are in effect 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) both inside and outside the residential buildings.
Courtesy Hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(Q1.2 Quiet Hours and Courtesy Hours)
It is raining outside as you complete rounds, you notice a resident putting their electric scooter under the stairwell because they don't want it to get wet. Is the resident breaking a residential life policy? If so, what's the violation?
Yes. They still must store it in the designated area. Lucky for them, the designated area outside phase 2 is covered.
(M1.1 Mobility Devices and Motorized Vehicles)
"Can I just go grab my package from the mail room. I got a notification that it arrived"
"You can not. It is a restricted area for staff use only"
(R2.0 Restricted Areas)
A resident locks themselves out of their room at 6 PM on Sunday night. Who do they contact?
The RA on-call number
(Lockouts, Page 5)
Tampering with, damaging, vandalizing, misusing, or rewiring elevators or elevator equipment, including falsely pressing the __________________ button, will not be tolerated. Elevator damage charges may be assessed to residents.
emergency alarm
(E.1.0. Elevators)
Empty alcoholic beverage containers (e.g., wine bottles) and/or packaging are not permitted in designated "dry areas" and/or "dry zones" but may be used for decorative purposes
Empty containers and packaging MAY NOT be used for decorative purposes
(A1.2 Alcohol: Bottles, Containers, and Packages)
You are completing spring H&S checks and notice a standard bicycle in one of your resident's rooms. Is the resident breaking a residential life policy? If so, what's the violation?
Not necessarily. As long as the resident has consent from their roommates, it is allowed.
(B1.0 Bicycles)
"I've gotten really invested in crypto recently, is the university network strong enough to support mining for cryptocurrency? I think this could set me up for the future"
"Actually cryptocurrency mining is not allowed on university-provided internet and network"
(T1.1.1 Technology Use)
What address do students use for mail and packages?
4540 Polytechnic Cir
Lakeland, FL 33805
(Campus Address, Page 5)
Residents are not permitted to have pets except for fish. Residents may have one non-aggressive fish, in no more than a __-gallon tank, with the consent of your roommate(s)...
10
(P2.0 Pets and Wildlife)
Doesn't include "that face outward"
(D2.0 Decorations)
One of your residents, Claire, enjoys arts and crafts as a hobby. A few weeks into the semester, you notice flyers in your hall advertising that Claire will make paintings for individual requests for $25. Are there any policy violations? If so, what's the violation?
Yes, students cannot distribute flyers or run businesses out of their rooms
(S1.0 & S1.2 Sales, Solicitation, Canvassing, and Chalking)
"I don't have a fridge in my bedroom and all my roommates except Chris are 21. Can I just keep my beer in the fridge in our living room? All my roommates say that they're fine with it"
"No, in units/suites where not all residents are 21, alcohol may not be consumed in or kept in any common area fridges or cabinets"
(A1.4 Alcohol: Roommates)
Who is required to fill out a Roommate Agreement Contract?
All first year students
(Roommates, Page 4)
...There is no lifeguard on duty at any time and swimming is at each person's own risk. Pool use hours are ____ to ____ each day except during Residential Life sponsored events...
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
(P3.0 Pool)
3D printers are prohibited in common areas, but allowed in student rooms and suites
3D printers are prohibited in ALL residential facilities
(F2.4 Fire Safety and Fire Safety Equipment)
When conducting fall health & safety checks, you and another RA enter a room and discover an air fryer, toaster, hotplate, and Keurig. Are there any policy violations? If so, what's the violation?
The toaster and hotplate are policy violations.
(A2.0 Appliances: Approved Items and Use & A2.2 Appliances: Non-Approved Items and Use)
"What can I use to hang up my pictures and posters?"
"3M Command strips, sticky putty, and/or blue painter's tape is encouraged. Do not use staples or nails"
(D2.0 Decorations)
What breaks can residents stay on campus for?
(University Breaks and Holidays, Page 7)
shoes or sandals
(D4.0 Dress)
Engaging in an act that purposefully damages, destroys, or defaces property of the University or another individual is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to door decorations, bulletin boards, signage, and windows.
Purposefully is not included in the policy
(D1.3 Damages and Vandalism)
One of your residents has decided to bring their own desk and gaming chair from home to set up in their room. They move their provided desk into their closet space. Is the resident breaking a residential life policy? If so, what's the violation?
No, residents can bring additional furniture as long as they do not remove university provided furniture from their room.
(F3.0 Furniture)
"I really like to have a fresh scent in my room, but know that candles aren't allowed. Can I bring a wax warmer though? I uses a light bulb to heat the wax"
"Yes! Make sure it is unplugged when you are not in the room though."
(C1.0 Candles, Incense, Smell Goods)
How many meals are available at the Fuse on weekends?
There are 2 meal periods - brunch and dinner.
(Dining on Campus - Page 8)