Resident Hall Handbook

RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES

Fire alarms & smoke detectors Students who intentionally set off the fire alarm system or tamper with fire alarms/fire equipment may be subject to immediate dismissal from the residence halls, among other legal consequences. This includes unplugging smoke detectors or removing parts from the fire alarm system, starting items on fire or starting a fire. Prohibited activities, materials, & items The following are strictly prohibited in all residential facilities: smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes or other vapor producing items, candles, incense or any open flame, hoverboards, fireworks, gas grills, hazardous materials, gunpowder, lighter fluid, and other explosive materials, live coniferous trees or boughs, combustible decorations (large flags, parachutes, etc.), motorcycles, mopeds, or other items that use combustible fuels. Soldering irons are not allowed to be used in the residence halls due to ventilation and fire safety concerns. Candles for religious use may be stored in student rooms with Coordinator approval and used outside of the residence hall. Refrigerators, microwaves, & cooking All student rooms are provided with a refriger ator and microwave. Students are also allowed to bring an additional refrigerator for personal use. Additional refrigerators must not exceed 3.2 cubic feet and must be Energy Star certified. Students should never leave cooking food unat tended and will be held personally responsible for any costs associated with a fire alarm being set off unintentionally but as a direct result of their actions, and may also be charged with a violation of the fire safety policy.

GAMBLING State laws regarding gambling prohibit the exchange of money in gambling ventures. This includes, but is not limited to: poker, games of chance, or betting on sports venues. GUESTS The behavior of a student’s guest is the responsi bility of that student. All guests, like the student, must abide by University and University Housing rules. Any guest who violates the University Housing Code of Conduct will be the student’s responsibility of the specific guest. If all roommates agree to have overnight guests; a guest may stay a maximum of three nights in a row and no more than eight nights per month in the residence halls. A night is defined as four hours or more between midnight and 7:00am. The total number of guests and residents staying overnight in a student room and/or suite may not exceed the following: HOUSEKEEPING Students are responsible for the cleanliness of themselves, their rooms, and all public areas. • Per Wisconsin State Law, haircutting of others is not permitted without an appropriate license and should only be done in bathrooms or in custodial closets, and the hair must be disposed of properly. • Students are expected to dispose of their trash and recycling according to university policy. Students may not place room waste in common area locations or in any are not designated for waste disposal. • Students may not remove furniture from the common areas or their rooms, or place personal items in public common areas. • Students may not build or bring in their own bed lofting systems. • Single room occupancy - 4 • Double room occupancy - 4 • Triple room occupancy - 6 • Red Cedar suite - 8

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