The University Policy Manual

The University has established residence halls in order to provide campus living arrangements that are safe and conducive to the academic and personal development of students. Residence halls are private and are managed by University staff to ensure protection of the rights of students to study, to sleep, and to function as a part of a living-learning community. This community of students is subject to policies that are in keeping with the mission of the University, i.e., reasonable limits on levels of noise, visiting by guests, and merchandising activities.

Common Rooms in Residence Halls

Common rooms in residence halls, including parlors, lounges and recreation rooms are available primarily for hall-sponsored activities and informal use by individual students. Common rooms are available for occasional private use by hall residents for small gatherings such as showers and parties. Reservation of common rooms by residents of the hall for private use for small gatherings must be completed through the Residence Director at least three days prior to the activity. Reasonable limits have been established on when these common areas are available for private functions. Hall-sponsored activities are given priority for use of space over private functions. The following provisions governing use of common space have been established:

1. The number of persons attending any activity in a common area cannot exceed the capacity established for fire safety. Residence Directors and Area Coordinators have information available on common spaces in their area of responsibility. The individual requesting the reservation must develop a procedure in advance to limit attendance and is responsible for implementing this procedure. An activity which exceeds capacity must be terminated immediately for fire safety reasons.
2. The activity must not unreasonably disrupt living conditions in the residence hall. Adherence to regulations such as those limiting noise and visitation is the responsibility of the individual making the reservation.

Student Rooms in Residence Halls

1. Student rooms are provided for the use and enjoyment of residents as they pursue their primary goal of obtaining an education. Residence Life policies provide reasonable limits on use of rooms that are in keeping with the mission of the University.
2. In order to provide for the safety of residents in accordance with fire safety codes, no more than six persons may be present in an individual student room in campus residence halls at any time. Residents must make arrangements to use common rooms through the Residence Director for larger gatherings. Failure to comply with this provision will subject the resident(s) responsible for the violation to the full range of disciplinary sanctions available to University hearing panels.

Residence Hall Activity Registration Form (PDF: requires a reader such as Adobe Reader)