The Residence Life Handbook is your reference for community standards, expectations, and policies. Please click on the links below to view each specific section. Contents of each section are listed below each section link.
Introduction
- Welcome to Our Neighborhood! Message from the Director
- Residence Life Mission and Vision Statement
- Inclusive Living Communities Statement
- Academic Success Statement
- Residence Life Position Descriptions
Section 1: Housing Contract Information
- Term of Contract
- Residency Requirements
- Housing Charges and Appeals
- Cancellation Policy and Provisions
- Termination or Suspension
- Move-In and Move-Out Processes
- Holidays and Breaks
Section 2: Housing Assignment Information
- Assignments and Assignment Preferences
- Accommodation Requests
- Occupancy
- Vacancies and Consolidation
- Room Change Process
Section 3: Space Entry Policy
- General Space Entry
- Suspected Policy Violations or Emergency Situation Searches
- Health and Safety Inspections
- Responding to Facility Concerns
Section 4: Sharing Your Space
- Shared Space Agreements
- Roommate and Suitemate Conflict Resolution
Section 5: Caring for Your Space
- Room Condition Reports
- Cleanliness Expectations
- Reporting Facility and Custodial Concerns
- Decorating and Modifying Your Space
- Provided Furniture
- Bed Lofting with BedLoft
Section 6: Personal Responsibilities
- Communication with Residence Life Staff
- Cooperation with University and Residence Life Staff
- Courtesy and Quiet Hours
- Guest and Visitors
- Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals
Section 7: Community Responsibilities
- Alcohol and Other Drug Policies
- Clean Air Policy (Smoking/Vaping)
- Common (Public) Area Use
- Posting Policy
- Political Candidate Access
- Laundry Services and Expectations
- Composting, Recycling, and Trash Expectations
- Donation Collection Expectations
Section 8: Safety of Facilities
- Community Safety and Access
- Key Usage Policies
- Prohibited Items
- Fire Equipment Safety
- Window Safety
- Elevator Safety
- Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Storage
Section 9: Safety Procedures
- Fire Alarms Procedures
- Severe Weather Procedures
Please click here for a compiled version of the Residence Life 2024-2025 Handbook.