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UNIVERSITY RESIDENCY POLICY

The policies outlined in the University Residence Policy apply to all students living in campus residential facilities.  These policies are primarily designed to protect the rights, health, and safety of all individuals living in the community.  At the same time, they place responsibility upon resident students to live in a manner that respects the rights of others and fosters a strong community.  Failure to comply with these guidelines is a violation of University standards, and will be adjudicated through the normal student discipline process.

A.   Policies for On-Campus Residences:

In order to ensure a living environment that develops in student’s responsible citizenship and behavior, which is consistent with community values, there is a need for defined expectations to serve as standards for student conduct.  These standards are primarily based on the need to recognize and respect the rights of others and the need to comply with local, state and federal law.

The specific policies outlined below apply to all residents of University-owned living facilities (i.e. Residence Halls, Union Avenue facilities, Langlow House, and Residence Houses).  They are designed to complement the behavioral guidelines outlined in other University standards.

B.   Prohibited Conduct

Residents are prohibited from:

1. Obtaining University keys illicitly, duplicating University keys, loaning keys in any way, or altering door safety closures or locks;

2. Causing loud or disturbing sounds which may interfere with the rights of other students or members of the surrounding community including, but not limited to, the right to rest, study, or be free of unnecessary or unwarranted distractions;

3. Changing the physical structure or appearance of residences (including constructing lofts); removing or dismantling furniture; unauthorized painting of rooms or furniture; tampering with facility equipment (including elevators, electrical power boxes, accessing roofs, etc.); possessing or using waterbeds or other devices that pose a threat to the structural integrity of the facility; tampering with or unauthorized use of fire safety equipment;

4. Unauthorized use, possession, or storage of ammunition, weapons, gasoline, explosives (including fireworks), internal combustion engines, or any other flammable object or substance, including candles and incense, in any residential facility including the breezeways or other exterior areas of facilities;

5. Using refrigeration units in excess of 2.5 amps or cooking on open-flame or exposed-coil cooking appliances;

6. Allowing pets, excluding fish, into any facility;

7. Using sports equipment, engaging in water/snowball fights or any activity in a facility or within or upon an exterior area of a facility that may endanger the well-being of others or the facility;

8. Possessing a keg, or other large container of alcoholic beverage, either full or empty, in any residential facility.  Large containers of alcohol include, but are not limited to, "spiked" punch bowls, beer balls, beer bongs, spodies, etc.

9. Consuming alcoholic beverages at a function/party in any exclusive-use residence facility  (i.e., University Residence Houses or Union Avenue facility) without obtaining a signed "Application for Permission to Serve Alcoholic Beverages" and a Washington State Banquet Permit.

Note:  Individuals and/or groups residing in exclusive-use residences are permitted to sponsor functions at which alcohol is consumed provided that the individuals hosting the event and those consuming alcohol are of legal drinking age.  Individuals or groups hosting functions involving alcohol are required to complete and submit the above-mentioned forms.  University applications are available from the Dean of Students Office.  Banquet Permits must be obtained from a State Liquor store.  Hosting functions at which alcohol is consumed without obtaining the necessary permits is a violation of the University Alcohol Policy.

The University requires "alcohol permits" to ensure that activities comply with University policy and state law.  The University attempts, through the permit, to make individuals and groups aware of their responsibilities in sponsoring the activity. 

C.   Other Policies:

1. Rooms are to be occupied only by the persons assigned by Residential Programs.  Rooms are reserved for students of the same sex only.

2. Any overnight guests are limited to a stay of three (3) nights per visit unless otherwise approved by the Associate Dean for Student Development.  Residents shall be responsible for ensuring that their guests abide by all University policies.

3. Residents are required to follow proper check-in and checkout procedures as issued by Residential Programs.  These include the turning in of keys, thorough cleaning of rooms, and checkout completed no later than the posted time for any given term.  Residents who do not follow the proper checkout procedures will be assessed damage/cleaning charges and possibly an improper checkout fee. Residents will be held financially responsible for any unclaimed public-area damage to facilities through a process of equal pro-ration of the cost for repairs.

4. Residents may not occupy for any reason unauthorized or unapproved areas within any residential facility or its exterior areas.

5. Residents must comply with the orders of Resident Assistants, Community Coordinators or other University officials charged with responsibility for guaranteeing community standards, this policy, the Integrity Code, or other University policies.

6. Residents must maintain and contribute to community standards of health and cleanliness.

7. Residents are required to comply with all local, state and federal laws.

Questions regarding the University Residency Policy should be directed to Residence Life  879-3317.