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As students willingly accept the benefits of membership in the UNC Charlotte community,
they acquire obligations to observe and uphold the principles and standards that define the
UNC Charlotte community. The following are several official policies of the University.

As it is often difficult to accurately determine degrees of culpability, all residents of a the
room where violation(s) are found may be held responsible to some degree for the policy
violation(s). Student are advised, therefore, to avoid such situations that may put them at risk
of unwanted interventions.

As such, residents are responsible for knowing and living within all policies. There are other
polices for which residential students are responsible. Details about these may be found in
the Contract for Residential Services, The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Academic
Integrity, and The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility. Copies of these important
University documents may be obtained on the University’s webpage at www.uncc.edu.

Academic Integrity

The Code of Student Academic Integrity outlines the responsibilities of students to maintain integrity in academic work, defines violations of the standards, describes procedures for handling alleged violations, and lists applicable penalties. The following excerpt of the Code highlights some of the standards:

A. Cheating. Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, notes, study aids or other devices in any academic exercise. This definition includes unauthorized communication of information during an academic exercise.

B. Fabrication and Falsification. Intentional and unauthorized alteration or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise. Falsification is a matter of altering information, while fabrication is a matter of inventing or counterfeiting information for use in any academic exercise.

C. Multiple Submission. The submission of University Policies substantial portions of the same
academic work (including oral reports) for credit more than once without authorization.

D. Plagiarism. Intentionally or knowingly presenting the work of another as one's own (i.e., without proper acknowledgment of the source). The sole exception to the requirement of acknowledging sources is when the ideas, information, etc. are common knowledge.

E. Abuse of Academic Materials. Intentionally or knowingly destroying, stealing or making inaccessible library or other academic resource material.

F. Complicity in Academic Dishonesty. Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic dishonesty.

This Code may be modified from time to time. Contact the Dean of Students Office to obtain a copy of the current complete edition.

Code of Student Responsibility

The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility exercises the duty of the Chancellor to regulate matters of student discipline in the University community. All UNC Charlotte students are expected to be familiar with the Code and conduct themselves in accordance with these requirements. All Residence Life staff members are considered University officials and have full authority to address violations of the Code of Student Responsibility.

The following is an abbreviated description of conduct behaviors that are prohibited and will subject a student to disciplinary action: [Note: Letters j, p and u have been intentionally omitted for continuity in record keeping.]

A. Threat of or actual harm to any person including verbal, physical abuse or intimidating conduct

B. Using, possessing or storing any weapon, chemical or explosive device

C. Initiating a false report

D. Interfering with normal University activities

E. Violating terms of any disciplinary sanction

F. Possessing, manufacturing, selling, or delivering any controlled substance or possession with intent to sell

G. Misusing or damaging fire safety equipment or elevators

H. Furnishing false information

I. Forgery, unauthorized alteration or use of identification document

K. Theft or attempted theft of property or possession of stolen property

L. Destroying or damaging property

M. Failing to comply with reasonable directions of a University official

N. Violating published University regulations or policies including Housing contract (including but not
limited to escort and guest, noise, ID, furniture, window and balcony, pets, maximum occupancy, public area, and stereo policies)

O. Possessing, consuming, distributing or displaying alcoholic beverages (including the display of empty cans/ bottles)

Q. Trespassing on University premises or facilities

R. Using or possessing fireworks

S. Engaging in disorderly conduct

T Forced participation in activities in relation to club or organizational membership

V. Engaging in computer abuse

W. Gambling for money or other things of value.

The full text of the Code of Student Responsibility is available in the Dean of Students Office, 217 King Building or may be accessed online at http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-104.html. This code is subject to annual review and revision.

Alcohol Policy- Residence Halls
Summary from the Code of Student
Responsibility #10 (O)

In compliance with state law, no person under 21 years of age may possess or consume alcoholic beverages in the residential areas or outside adjoining property. Students who display intoxicated
behaviors and/or who require staff assistance due to the consumption of alcohol may be required to attend alcohol education seminars or counseling. No persons or their guests may possess open containers or consume alcoholic beverages outside the residential areas (including balconies) or in
public spaces within the residential areas. Persons 21 years of age may consume alcoholic beverages in their own residence room, suite or apartment (excluding the balcony area) or in another room, suite, or apartment with an assigned occupant who is present and also 21 years of age. This means that if all the assigned residents of a room, suite, apartment are under the age 21 that no alcohol is permitted in the room, suite, or apartment. University officials have the right to request an ID with birth date displayed when questioning the legal drinking status of an individual. It is a violation of North Carolina statute for an individual of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages for person(s) under 21 years of age. Common source containers are prohibited within the residence halls or areas (kegs, etc.).

This policy works in conjunction with the University’s Alcohol Policy, the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy, and North Carolina State Law. Copies of the policies can be found on the University’s website at www.uncc.edu.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
Excerpts from UNC Charlotte Policy
Statement #87

In keeping with efforts to maintain an environment that supports and encourages the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge, it is the policy of UNC Charlotte to consider the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs or any illegal use, possession or alcohol abuse by students, faculty and staff or by others on premises under University control to be unacceptable conduct that adversely affects the educational environment. Further, the University considers a sound awareness, education, and training program indispensable in combating illegal use of drugs and alcohol
abuse, both as a preventive measure and as a remedy.

The scope of the University program addresses the awareness needs of students, faculty, administrators, and other staff members and includes the following minimum components:
The health hazards associated with the use of illegal drugs and with alcohol abuse The incompatibility of the use of illegal drugs or abuse of alcohol with maximum achievement of personal, social, and educational goals.
The potential legal consequences (including both criminal law and University discipline) of illegal drug abuse.
The effective use of available campus and community resources in dealing with illegal drug use and alcohol abuse problems.
The full text of this policy can be found on the University’s website at www.uncc.edu.

Parental Notification
Excerpt from the University Policy and
Procedures on Parental Notification of
Student Alcohol and/or Controlled
Substance Violations:

The 1998 Amendments to the (Federal) Higher Education Act includes a provision that makes it permissible for the University to "disclose to a parent or legal guardian of a student information regarding any violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the institution governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance...if the student is under the age of 21...".

As a result of this legislation and a review of the success of other universities that have used parental notification to help deter the abuse of alcohol and other drugs on campus, UNC Charlotte began to selectively notify parents or legal guardians of students involved in alcohol and/or drug violations, beginning Fall semester, 1999. Such notifications will be by letter to the parents or guardians from the Dean of Students Office when a student has been sanctioned for a drug or alcohol violation through The Code of Student Responsibility when one or more of the following conditions are involved:

An alcohol or drug violation results in a sanction of probation or a more severe sanction (typically a second offense violation of simple alcohol use or first offense violation of use or possession of a controlled substance).

The circumstances of the violation raise a concern for the health and safety of the student or other students.

Bicycle and Scooter Policies
As the use of bicycles and scooters on campus grows, so does the concern for the safety of pedestrians and riders. Campus regulations regarding bicycle/scooter operation are:

• Bicycles/scooter may be operated on the street, parking lots, sidewalks, and campus grounds.

• Whenever a bicycle/scooter is operated on a street, the operator must follow all rules of the road for motor vehicles.

• Whenever a bicycle/scooter is operated on a sidewalk, the operator must yield to all pedestrians and wheelchairs. Excessive speed or reckless operation of a bicycle/scooter on a sidewalk shall constitute a violation of these regulations.

• Bicycles/scooter may be stored in rooms/suites/apartments but should not be locked to railings in residential areas or block fire exits. All bicycles/scooter must be removed by the day the residence halls close or they will be treated as abandoned property. Bicycles /scooter may not be operated inside residence halls or any other campus building.

• A bicycle/scooter may not be parked, stored, or left in any manner that blocks a sidewalk, stairway, doorway, or accessible ramp. Bicycles/scooters illegally parked may be impounded in place by the University Police. Upon identification of the owner, a parking citation shall be issued for parking in a non-parking area. The bicycle/scooter shall then be released to the owner.

Common Area Furniture Removal Policy
Furnishings and equipment in the common areas are for the use of all residents. Removal of shared items (such as furniture, pictures, or waste baskets) deprives others of their use. Any common area furniture found in a resident’s room will result in a $25 charge per piece, per person per day beginning from the date the staff confirms that the furniture is in the room. Such action may also be considered theft and may result in a charge for replacement, disciplinary referral, and/or legal action.

Damage Billing Policies

In Public Areas
There are occasions when damages and vandalism occur in the common areas of the buildings. In these cases, individual responsibility is difficult to determine. In these situations, students will be notified of the damage in a effort to identify the responsible person(s) . Depending upon the circumstances, the University may bill a floor, group, highrise suite or house, and/or a group of rooms on a prorated basis for public area damages. In the event that fire equipment is tampered with, a charge may also be assessed. In addition, the Department of Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to assess prorated charges at any time. The minimum billing charge is $5.00 per person.

Every resident has the right to appeal any bill received. Appeals to bills must be submitted in writing to the Housing Facilities Office within thirty (30) days of the billing date. Appeals should describe how and why the bill originated and describe the reasons the bill should be waived or reduced in amount and the specific adjustment(s) that are appropriate. Appeals are decided by the RC and reviewed by the Associate Director for Operations.

In Rooms, Suites, or Apartments
When a student checks into an assigned room/suite/apartment, he or she accepts responsibility for its condition and verifies the inventory on the Room, Suite, or Apartment Condition Report, which becomes a record for the condition of the room/suite/apartment when he or she assumed occupancy. This record is compared to the condition of the room/suite/ apartment at checkout.

Carefully review the condition reports at check-in and amend them as needed. If the furnishings (including doors and windows) are damaged, the costs will be billed equally to all occupants of the room/suite/apartment unless the individual(s) responsible are identified. Residents are encouraged to submit a Damage Responsibility Form to indicate which resident(s) are responsible for damaged items.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life will charge the occupants of a room/ suite/apartment for any necessary restorative services (i.e., tape removal, wall washing and/or painting, surface refinishing on room doors, desk and dresser tops, bookshelves, closets, etc.). The minimum billing charge is $5.00 per person.

Broken windows should be reported immediately. The Housing Facilities Office will determine who is financially responsible for replacing the broken window.

Damage Billing Charges

The following list represents those items for which residents are commonly billed. All costs are approximate amounts, with final charges contingent upon extent of damage and cost of the repair. Some costs represent prorated charges. Replacement or repair may not occur unless the full actual cost is assessed to the student(s).

Failure to return keys/cards upon checkout will result in the full cost to change the lock and/or replace the keys/cards.

Disposal of Sharp/Dangerous Items Policy
“Sharps” are defined as items that are capable of puncturing, cutting, or abrading the skin. Items such as glass, razor blades, needles, syringes need special care in their disposal.

Due to concerns over biohazards, students utilizing “sharps” are encouraged to properly dispose of them according to the following guidelines:

• “Sharps” are not to be placed into the regular trash.

• Needles and razor blades must be disposed of in puncture-proof plastic containers provided by the resident.

• Clean broken glass should be collected in a cardboard box or other strong, secure disposable container. When removing the box or container, please tape it shut and label its contents as "Sharp Objects/Broken Glass".

Escort Policy
Residents must meet guest(s) in the main lobby and then escort the guest at all times (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Residents are responsible for the conduct and behavior of their guests, including informing guests of all pertinent residence hall policies and procedures.

"Fighting Words" Policy
The University recognizes the right of freedom of speech as a fundamental tenet of the University and seeks to provide an environment for students, faculty and staff which is fair, humane, and respectful, and in which violence or the threat of violence is eliminated. While the University is committed to allowing vigorous and open academic discourse and intellectual inquiry -including speech that espouses controversial or even offensive ideas - the University reserves the right to intervene when "fighting words," as defined in this policy, are used in the University community.

The resulting policy of sheltering speech by faculty, staff, or students that may be repugnant or morally offensive is intended to carry out those obligations. As well, this policy supports University ideals to strive toward the truth, to promote clearer reasoning by facilitating argument against opposing views, and to reinforce our society's commitment to tolerance as an acceptable value.

This policy prohibits the face-to-face use of "fighting words" by a student, faculty member, or staff member to harass any person or persons on the University campus or other property under University control."Fighting words" are those personally abusive epithets which, when directly addressed to any ordinary person are, in the context used as a matter of common knowledge, inherently likely to provoke an immediate and violent reaction, whether or not they actually do so. Such expressions include, but are not limited to, those terms or gestures widely recognized to be derogatory references to race, ethnicity,religion, gender, sexual orientation,disability, and other personal characteristics .Members of the University community are subject to disciplinary action for violation of this policy through applicable disciplinary procedures .Persons other than faculty,students, or staff who engage in disruptive conduct may be subject to penalties stipulated by civil and criminal law.

Guest and Visitation Policies
It is important that roommates be courteous to one another when having visitors and be sensitive to their roommate(s)' primary rights to sleep, study and privacy. Having visitors is a privilege that requires the prior consent of roommate(s). Unresolved visitation issues among roommates may result in the loss of visitation privileges for all residents of a room. As such, guests should visit only with the approval of all roommates within the unit. In addition, guests are not to remain for longer than three days (consecutive or nonconsecutive) within a ten day period.

Guests or “occasional visitors" are not to abuse the visitation policy by residing in the residence halls. The Department of Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to distinguish between visitation and actual residence in a room. Residential facilities cannot be used by individuals who have not signed University housing contracts. Flagrant violations of visitation guidelines could result in the cancellation of visiting privileges, cancellation of the resident's housing contract, and/or other disciplinary action.

Guests will be held accountable for their behavior and may be asked to leave the residential buildings and/or campus (and may be trespassed by University Police). Additionally, residents are responsible for the conduct and behavior of their guests. This includes the responsibility for informing guests of all pertinent residence hall policies and procedures and escorting guests within the building. Guests should have a University ID, a driver’s license, or some other government issued photo ID as this will be required if contact with a staff member is necessary. At opening of the residence halls for Fall semester, the University allows the visitation of guests from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM on weeknights and from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM on weekends. In the early weeks of the Fall semester, students in most halls vote on the exact hours to be established for each individual living area (excluding the Village Apartments and Maple, Pine and Elm Halls). Residents may vote on any combination of hours up to 24 hour, 7 days a week visitation. A minimum of 75% of the students living in the hall must vote, and a minimum of 75% of those voting must vote for the same option for it to become effective. Until the results of a visitation vote are announced, the original visitation hours will remain in effect (12:00 PM to 1:00 AM on weeknights, and 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM on weekends). UNC Charlotte also offers a Limited Visitation lifestyle option. Students living in
this lifestyle area (first floors of Sycamore and Hickory Halls) cannot change the visitation hours by vote. The lifestyle allows visitation Sunday through Thursday, from 12:00 PM until 11:00 PM and on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM until 1:00 AM These guidelines will be strictly enforced by the staff and fellow residents to ensure the lifestyle is maintained. Disruption of the environment in this lifestyle area will be handled in the following manner:

1. The first policy violation will result in a written warning and a conference with the RC/GA.

2. A second violation will result in a conference with the RC/GA and removal from the lifestyle to other accommodations on campus. In halls where restricted visitation exists, members of the opposite sex may not remain in the building after designated visitation hours have ended. Conversely, in halls where 24-hour visitation allows students the flexibility to visit each other's rooms, it does not permit or condone cohabitation.

Use of Bathrooms by the Opposite Sex
Due to the increasing number of complaints received by the Department of Housing and Residence Life, it has become necessary to make a formal statement regarding the appropriate use of residential bathroom facilities.

• At no time should men be in a women's bathroom or women in a men's bathroom. Additionally, guests in highrise halls must be escorted to and from the appropriate bathroom by a resident of the building.

• In buildings with apartments and suites that do not have public restrooms, members of the opposite sex may use the unit's bathroom.

• A male may not shower in a women's hallway bathroom; a female may not shower in a men's hallway bathroom.

• Partners of the same or opposite sex are not permitted to use the shower simultaneously in any residential facility.

Hall Sports and Indoor Recreation Policy
For reasons of safety and to avoid damage to facilities, playing ball/Frisbee, roller blading, skate boarding, bicycle riding or other recreational play are prohibited inside the residence halls.

Illegal Property Policy
The possession of illegal property (such as traffic signs) may be a violation of state law. Therefore, the display of such items in residence hall rooms is strictly prohibited.

Noise and Quiet Hours Policies
One of the basic purposes of the University is the dissemination and application of knowledge; one of the primary rights of students in the residential areas is the right to study free from undue interference in their rooms.

To insure that students have the opportunity to exercise their primary rights to sleep and study in their rooms, any type of disruption which interferes with one's right to sleep or study in one's room is not allowed. This includes noise which occurs outside or inside the residential areas, whether it be an informal or organized event/activity. Noise policies are enforced as a means of protecting the rights of students so that the University can promote its basic purpose of educating its many students. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Specifically, the following guidelines have been established:

Sound/Video Policy
As a residential student, if the volume of a person's equipment is such that it is disruptive to his/her neighbors, the resident will be asked to adjust the volume level. Should it be necessary to approach the person a second time about the volume level, the owner may be asked to remove the equipment from his/her room. If the owner refuses, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action and the University may elect to store the equipment until the matter can be resolved. Should the equipment be used again, the owner will be subject to removal from campus housing for the remainder of academic year.

Quiet Hours and Courtesy Hours
Quiet hours are from 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday nights; and 1:00 AM to 8:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. During quiet hours, the noise is to be at a level that is conducive to study and sleep. Special quiet hours occur in the residential areas during the final exam period each semester, and are designed to provide all residents with a quiet environment for studying. Details regarding these special quiet hours will be posted prior to each exam period. Quiet hours are applicable to behaviors inside the buildings and outside the residential areas. Inappropriate noise is that which could be considered disruptive to one's right to study and/or sleep in one's room. Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provide an environment conducive to study and/or sleep in one's room. Residents should talk to their neighbor (s) when they believe it is too noisy and, in turn, respect their neighbors' requests to hold the noise level down. A resident whose primary rights to sleep and study in his/her room is being violated,
should:

1. Speak to the person(s) causing the interference.

2. If this action doesn't produce satisfactory results, contact a staff member and inform him/her of the disturbance.

3. Contact the RA/RM on duty or the Security Guard if there is still difficulty in resolving the situation.

Outdoor Amplified Music
Outdoor amplified music policies have been established in accordance with county ordinances and must be adhered to and respected. Outside amplified music is only permitted from 5:00 -11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. This policy applies to both organized and informal events/ activities. Special requests concerning modifications to the above guidelines for specific functions must be approved by the Associate Vice Chancellor/Director of Housing and Residence Life at least one week prior to the requested activity.

Parking Policies
All students bringing a vehicle on campus must properly display a parking decal and park in the proper lot. Vehicles without a decal must park at a parking meter or in the visitors’ deck. Vehicles with decals are not allowed to park at meters or on the visitors’ deck.

Vehicles parked on campus must park in areas designated for parking at all times.

During the academic year, permission to load/unload may be obtained by using any campus gate or blue light emergency telephone. Vehicles parked illegally in spaces designated for persons with a disability are ticketed at all times. Any student with a decal who has to drive a different vehicle than the one he/she has registered with Parking Services must obtain a temporary decal from the Parking Services Office 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or from University Police during weekends and evening hours.

Pet Policy
Because of public health regulations, pets (even those brought in by visitors) are not allowed in the residence halls. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, cats, dogs, snakes, turtles, birds, hamsters, mice, and other rodents. The only exception to the pet policy is for fish in properly maintained and cleaned aquariums (maximum aquarium size is 10 gallons). A $25.00 a day charge per resident of the room/suite/apartment for each pet and/or disciplinary action will be assessed for any violations of the pet policy.

Posting Policy
Bulletin boards for the posting of University approved information and official notices.All items to be posted in the residence halls must be stamped and approved by the RC/ GA of that hall/area prior to posting any materials. Failure to obtain the RC/GA's stamped approval will result in the immediate removal of the materials. All approved notices will be posted by housing staff and removed at approximately two week intervals.

Exterior campus bulletin boards may be used for commercial purposes, information purposes, or for solicitation of charitable contributions. They may be used by any person or group whether affiliated or nonaffiliated with the University. Information on the use of these areas may be obtained from the Cone University Center.

Inappropriate or offensive notices will be removed. Posting notices on walls, mirrors, windows, or doors often results in damage from tape marks and is prohibited. Damage to walls or other surfaces resulting from violation of this policy will require that the individual responsible pay the costs of repair and may be subject to University Judicial or criminal penalties under state law (N.C.G.S.14-132).

Public Area Painting and Decorating
Public area painting and decorating must be done through the hall/area council's sponsorship. The following guidelines must be followed for painting projects:

• The University will provide the appropriate paint and equipment to paint the public area. Only University selected paint may be used.

• No area will be painted by the students or the University more frequently than once every three years, unless recommended by the RC and approved by the Associate Director for Operations.

• Mural designs proposed for a public area must be approved by the students living within the community and the Associate Director for Operations in advance of beginning work on the project.

• If any painting job is found unacceptable upon inspection, the student(s) responsible for painting the public area will be charged the full cost of correcting the painting errors.

• Painting is not permitted during the last two weeks of each semester due to constraints on student and staff time.

Sexual Harassment Policy
A student may obtain assistance for pursuing either informal or formal resolution of a sexual harassment complaint on a confidential basis by contacting one of the following: the Dean of Students, the University Affirmative Action Officer, or a University mediator.

A student who believes that he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment by another student should proceed in accordance with the UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility. Information on proceeding under that Code is available in the Office of the Dean of Students.

Solicitation Policy
No individual, group, or group affiliate is permitted to make door-to-door solicitation in the residence halls (including apartments and suites). This includes activities like selling, fund-raising, placing flyers under residents' doors or on doorknobs, Greek Rush activities, and/or campaigning.

Substance-Free Living Policy
UNC Charlotte offers a substance-free living environment in Sycamore Hall. This environment is designed for students who desire to live in an area free from the use of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Residents and their guests commit to be supportive of this environment by signing a Substance-Free Housing agreement. The following guidelines apply to the substance free living areas and will be enforced by the residents and staff:

1. The first policy violation will result in a conference with the RC/GA and possible removal from the substance-free living environment to another space on campus (and/or other educational sanctions).

2. The second violation will result in a conference with the RC/GA and removal from the substance free living environment to another space on campus.

Smoking Policy
All public areas in UNC Charlotte’s residential facilities are designated smoke free spaces. This includes all common areas, such as lobbies, stairwells, fire escapes, elevators, bathrooms, laundry rooms, hallways, and floor and building lounges. All persons at the University share the responsibility of adhering to and enforcing the smoking policy. Whenever possible, students are assigned with others who have indicated the same smoking preference on their housing applications.

Highrises Floors
1 through 9 in Moore and Scott Halls, floors 1 through 7 in Holshouser Hall, and floors 1-5 in Sanford Hall are Non-Smoking Floors. On these floors, residents and their guests are not permitted to smoke in any areas of the floor including individual rooms. Floors 10 and 11 in Moore and Scott Halls, floors 8 through 11 in Holshouser Hall, and floors 6-11 in Sanford Hall are Smoking Limited Floors. On these floors, the smoking designation of the room is determined by agreement of the residents. If all residents of the room cannot agree, the smoking designation of the room will be determined by smoking preferences listed by the residents on their housing applications and/ or by a mediation process. If smoking is permitted, the room door must remain closed while someone is smoking.

Suites and Apartments
All suites and apartments are Smoking Limited. In these areas, the smoking designation of the room is determined by agreement of the residents. If all residents of the room cannot agree, the smoking designation of the room will be determined by smoking preferences listed by the residents on their housing applications and/ or by a mediation process. If smoking is permitted, the suite or apartment door must remain closed while someone is smoking. No smoking is permitted in Sycamore Hall, the Substance Free Lifestyle.

Enforcement
The following guidelines apply to the nonsmoking environments on the highrise floors and in the substance-free living area and will be enforced by the residents and staff:

1. The first policy violation will result in written warning and a conference with the Residence Coordinator/Graduate Assistant.

2. A second violation will result in a conference with the Residence Coordinator and removal from the nonsmoking area to another space on campus.

Vandalism Policy
Students are expected to have individual and collective concern for the protection and preservation of the residential area and grounds. Therefore, students are responsible for demonstrating proper care in the use of facilities in addition to not condoning the destructive behavior of others, including guests. Purposeful and malicious damage to or defacing of University or personal property will result in disciplinary action and restitution of repair costs.

Weapons Policy
Possession and/or use of weapons of any kind is prohibited on campus including guns, air/pellet guns, knives (with blades 5 inches in length or longer) and bows and arrows. Residents found in possession of any weapon are subject to immediate disciplinary action including removal from campus housing.

Window Policy
The Contract for Residential Services defines each of the following as a breach of the contract that WILL result in cancellation of the contract and exclusion from campus residence:

• “Intentionally standing, sitting or walking on window ledges or balcony railings; intentionally placing objects on the window ledges or balcony railings that might fall and injure someone below.”

• “Intentionally throwing or dropping objects from windows or balconies in any residence hall, suite, or apartment.” The following constitutes a breach of contract that MAY result in cancellation of the contract and exclusion from campus residence:

• "Intentionally passing any part of the body through window." (Please note this statement applies to any individual who has any part of his or her body beyond the plane of the windowsill. The windowsill is defined as the bottom of the frame within which the window glass fits.)

• “Intentionally climbing in or out of a window to gain access to, or exit from, any residence hall, room, suite or apartment.”