Resident Hall Handbook

RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT Students are expected to follow all signed contracts relative to their status as a student and/or resident at UW-Stout Polytechnic included but not limited to: technology, housing, billing, admissions, etc. ALCOHOL Containers Empty containers of alcohol for decoration, including containers that were originally used to hold alcohol beverages, are not permitted in student rooms where all residents are underage. Illegal possession, use, procurement, or distribution No one under the age of 21 may possess, use, procure, sell, dispense or give away alcohol in any form to any person. No one 21 years of age or older may provide alcohol to people not of the legal drinking age. Large quantities of alcohol (kegs, barrels, etc.) are not permitted. Intoxication/Dangerous Conduct/Incapacitation Students, regardless of age, under the influence of alcohol are held responsible for their actions, including lack of personal control. Public Areas and Distribution Alcohol consumption is permitted only in student rooms, by those individuals 21 or older. Distribution of alcohol is only permitted between those of legal drinking age. Alcohol is not permitted in a room or suite if all residents are not of legal

drinking age. Alcohol or open containers may not be transported between rooms. ASSISTING IN A POLICY VIOLATION Students found to be assisting in the violation of a policy, even if not participating directly, may be held responsible for violating policy regardless of their level of involvement. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Legal, student run, businesses are not permitted to operate out of the residence halls if they break any Housing or University policy/procedures, disrupt the educational or social environment of the residence hall, or cause an undue or excessive burden on university resources that include but are not limit to the internet, electricity, waste collection, mail and package operations, etc. DISORDERLY CONDUCT & INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Students are not permitted to disrupt the residence hall living environment. Students, guests, and all others are expected to be clothed or covered at all times when in public areas. Streaking, flashing, or public sexual acts are not allowed. DRUGS/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES No one may possess, use, procure, sell, dispense or giveaway any controlled substance and/or paraphernalia to any person. No one may use or possess prescription drugs that are not issued to them from a medical professional. Residents under the influence of drugs will be held responsible for their actions, including lack of personal control.

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