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Regulations for the possession or consumption of alcohol in University residential areas are outlined in the University's Alcohol policy. Students will also be held accountable to the policies outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

Non-carnivorous fish, approved emotional support animals (ESAs), and service animals are permitted within the residence halls. Visitors with pets must keep their animals outside. Feeding of stray or wild animals is discouraged.

Residents seeking to bring an emotional support animal (ESA) into their residence must first contact the Office of Disability & Accommodations, which will determine if the accommodation should be met. If approved, the Office of Housing will work with the resident on identifying arrangements for bringing the animal into the residential area.

Students with a service animal are encouraged to connect with the Office of Disability & Accommodations to discuss their needs. The Office of Housing will work with students with a service animal on identifying arrangements for bringing the animal into the residential area.

Residential students may occupy their rooms beginning the Sunday before the first day of classes each semester, or special session, and must vacate no later than 24 hours after their final academic commitment.

Residents seeking to access their residence prior to openings and after closings must submit a request to the Office of Housing for review. Approved residents may remain in their room assignment, or, in some cases, may be asked to relocate. Unauthorized occupancy during break periods may result in a daily charge, and unapproved access may result in referral to Student Accountability & Conflict Transformation.

Information about cleaning and trash removal is available on the FMPC website.

All members of the community and their visitors are expected to respect University property. Routine repairs due to normal wear and tear will be completed at no charge. However, repairs or excessive cleaning as a result of inappropriate behavior or improper use of facilities will be billed to those responsible. Students and their visitors are responsible for abiding by the Respect for Property policy.

If a room is clearly entered by force and the occupants could not have prevented the damage or loss, no charges will be assessed. Similarly, damage occurring during break periods will not be charged if the student was not in residence. However, students who remain in residence over a break period are responsible for any damage or cleaning issues that may occur in their community during that time.

Damage charges will be assessed by one of two methods:

Resident Damage: Residence Life staff complete inspections of residential areas prior to hall openings. Residents receive a Room Condition Inventory (RCI) documenting the condition of their housing assignment prior to occupancy. Residents are responsible for reviewing their RCI and submitting timely work requests for additional facilities concerns. Residents are also responsible for reporting any damages not noted in the RCI within the first week of classes to the Office of Housing. After that time period, residents become responsible for the condition of their assigned space.

Rooms/Suites are expected to be returned in the same condition as received, aside from normal wear and tear. Residents may complete a Closing Damage Form at the end of the year to accept or dispute charges.

Charges for damage and excessive cleaning, including excess trash removal, will be added directly to the student's account. Questions about damage and cleaning issues should be directed to the Office of Housing within two weeks upon notification of the charge(s).

Community Damage: Facilities Staff (FMPC), Campus Police, and Student Life make every effort to identify those responsible for damage and cleaning issues. Residents are expected to cooperate in identifying those responsible for damage. When those responsible for damage cannot be identified, charges will be divided evenly and assessed to all residents of the respective community. Information regarding damage in fraternity and sorority houses is available in the Greek Life section of the Student Handbook.

ƽÌØһФÂÛ̳ encourages students to personalize their residential space, as long as decorations do not damage property or create safety hazards.

The following guidelines pertain to decorations and personalization:

• Residences are not permitted to be painted.
• Wall decorations may be attached to wall surfaces if hung in a way that will not result in damage when the item is removed. Do not use transparent tape, duct tape, tacks, or nails.
• Avoid covering large wall areas with flammable items such as cardboard boxes or tapestries. Nothing may be hung from ceilings, pipes, or attached to safety equipment (e.g., smoke detectors or sprinklers).
• Do not tamper with or replace light bulbs in University-installed light fixtures.
• Air conditioning and heating vents must remain unobstructed. Leave at least two feet of clearance around all vents to allow for airflow and maintenance access.

Personal items should be removed when the resident vacates the space. Items left behind will be considered abandoned and discarded. Disposal charges may apply.

Residential areas except various overflow houses are accessed using a ƽÌØһФÂÛ̳ ID. Lost or stolen IDs must be reported immediately to Campus Police so the lost card can be deactivated and a temporary or replacement card can be issued.

Individuals should not provide an ID to someone who is not the owner or leave an ID unattended in a public place accessible for other individuals to use to access a residence hall.

Each resident is provided with a standard set of University-issued furnishings that should remain in its designated location throughout the academic year. Residents may bring additional items, provided they comply with personalization guidelines, do not damage property, and do not replace or remove University furniture. Personal furnishings must be removed at move-out; items may not remain between the spring and fall semester.

Most residential furniture can be lofted or bunked. Personally built lofts and bed risers are not permitted. Residents seeking to loft or bunk beds should submit a work order via .

Residents can submit a work order via for the removal of their desk hutches, desk chairs, and/or bed ladders. Any item awaiting removal must remain in the resident's room until it is picked up by FMPC. Requests for other furniture to be removed will be denied.

A microfridge is provided in the following resident halls: Bernhardt-Wilhelm, Clewell, Jo Smith, Main, Nitschmann, Rau-Hassler, and Spangenberg. In these areas, additional refrigerators or microwaves are not permitted. In all other residential spaces (The HILL, Hillsides, Beck, deSchweinitz, overflow houses, Townhouses, and fraternity and sorority houses) one personal minifridge (maximum 3 cubic feet) and microwave are permitted per room.

Air Conditioning

Personal air conditioners are not permitted except in approved fraternity, sorority, and overflow houses. In these spaces: Submit a work order via for installation to ensure that the unit is installed properly and meets the University standards. All units must be standard size window-style, cooling only (no heating), and meet the following requirements:

• 120 Volts maximum
• 6000 BTU or less for bedroom installation OR 8000 BTU or less for living room installation
• Adjustable side panel kit to fit various size windows
• All parts must be functional.

Indoor furniture may not be taken outside. If found outdoors residents will be instructed to return items to their assigned location. FMPC may discard ruined indoor furniture if found outside. Residents may be billed for removal, labor, and replacement costs.

Room keys and, where applicable, suite or front door keys are issued to residents at move-in. Keys may not be shared or used by anyone other than the assigned resident.

Lost keys must be reported immediately to the Office of Housing during regular business hours (Monday - Friday). Outside of business hours, contact Campus Police.

A $50 charge is assessed for each lock change, plus $5 for each additional key required beyond the standard two provided. If keys are not returned at check-out, a $150 improper checkout fee, along with the cost of the lock change(s), may be assessed to the resident's student account.

Residents who are locked out of their rooms should contact a Residence Life staff member within their community. During on-call hours, the RA on duty should be contacted. If Residence Life staff are unavailable, Campus Police should be contacted.

The University reserves the right to adjust the capacity of a housing assignment based on overall occupancy needs.

Room buyout: When eligible, residents may apply to buy out a vacancy in a double or triple room. Approved buyouts will be billed at 1.5x the standard rate for a double or 1.33x the standard rate for a triple.

Spaces bought out will not be available for room changes for the remainder of that semester. Residents who forgo the opportunity to buy out a space may be assigned a roommate at any time during the semester.

Temporary Capacity Increases: Residents may be temporarily assigned to a double or triple room. TA room credit will be issued at the end of the semester based on the number of weeks spent in the temporary assignment.

As space becomes available, residents in temporary housing will be offered a permanent room. If a resident declines a permanent assignment during the fall, the credit will continue through the semester. However, students who decline a permanent room during the spring will not receive a room credit for the spring semester.

The following are not permitted:

• 3D printers.
• Adhesive wallpaper or tile backsplashes.
• Blowtorches.
• Candles or other open-flame devices, lit or unlit.
• Cardboard boxes, tapestries and other flammable items covering large portions of the wall or hanging from ceilings.
• Doorbell cameras or other devices that record or stream audio and/or video that could record an individual without their knowledge or consent anywhere inside or immediately outside of a residential facility (including inside private rooms).
• Firearms, ammunition, and potentially lethal weapons including martial arts materials.
• Fireworks, explosives, and flammable chemicals.
• Dartboards.
• Grills inside buildings, on porches or within 25 feet of any building. Grills must be stored in locations that are safe and out of the way of pedestrian traffic.
• Halogen lamps or lights.
• Heat-producing appliances such as hotplates, electric griddles, and space heaters.
• Hookahs may not be used inside campus buildings or within 45 feet of any campus building entrance.
• Horseshoe pits other than those provided by the University.
• Incense and incense burners.
• Lava lamps.
• Mini-refrigerators, microwaves, instant pots, air fryers, toasters and/or toaster ovens in the following residence halls: Bernhardt-Wilhelm, Clewell, Jo Smith, Main, Nitschmann, Rau-Hassler, and Inner Spangenberg.
• Personal electric vehicles (PEVs), except those that are UL-listed.
• Personal Room air conditioners, except in approved fraternity, sorority, and overflow properties where electrical outlets have been designated.
• Pets, other than non-carnivorous fish and animals providing service or emotional support that have been approved by the Office of Disability & Accommodations.
• Portable fire pits.
• Portable wading or swimming pools, including hot tubs.
• Refrigerators exceeding 3 cubic feet.
• Trampolines.
• Water beds.
• Weights and other exercise equipment that may damage floor surfaces.

The University reserves the right to restrict the use of additional items as circumstances and safety issues warrant.

A minimum quiet-hour policy has been established for all residential areas. These hours are Sundays through Thursdays, beginning at 10:00 p.m. and concluding at 8:00 a.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, beginning at midnight and concluding at 10:00 a.m. A community may choose to establish a more restrictive set of quiet hours. During final exams, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect. During quiet hour periods, noise generated within a room or in the hallway is to be kept at such a level that adjacent rooms are not impacted by it. Requests to lower the volume of an existing noise source should be acted on immediately and with courtesy.

During periods other than quiet hours, noise is to be kept at a reasonable level. Residents share responsibility and are expected to let others know when they are infringing on the right to a quiet living environment, as well as being responsive to requests for quiet from other community members.

Requests for repairs should be submitted via . Repairs resulting from normal wear and tear will be addressed without charge. Repairs resulting from damage will be billed in an amount reflecting material and labor costs and must be conducted by FMPC. Non-University personnel are prohibited from making repairs or modifications to University property.

Repairs requiring immediate attention for safety and emergency reasons should be reported as soon as possible. Emergency maintenance is defined as a concern compromising the health and safety of residents (ex. broken glass, door that does not lock, electrical problems that may lead to fire, excess bodily fluid or excrement, lack of heat or hot water, power outage) and/or impacting the structural integrity of the facility (ex. broken water pipe, overflowing water).

Report emergency maintenance concerns directly to FMPC between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and on the weekends, emergency repairs should be reported to Campus Police. Those reporting emergency maintenance concerns should ensure they speak directly with someone to report the concern and should not rely solely on a voicemail message and/or a work order submitted via . On the weekends and after hours, an on-call FMPC technician will triage the emergency maintenance concern. 

Repairs and maintenance in individual rooms will not be scheduled before 10:00 a.m, except in extenuating circumstances. Students will be notified of any entries prior to 10:00 am. All entries into student rooms by FMPC personnel will be documented indicating the reason, date, and person(s) entering the room.

Residents are encouraged to first consult with a member of the Residence Life staff before requesting a room change. Requests for room changes during the academic year may be granted after the first two weeks of the semester. Residents seeking a room change should contact the Office of Housing. As outlined in the Residence Hall Room Contract, a resident is not permitted to move without authorization.

Residents living in a space with a vacancy must keep the unoccupied portion of the room clear of personal belongings and be prepared to welcome a new roommate at any time. Placement of an incoming resident does not require agreement or approval from the current resident.

The Office of Housing reserves the right to reassign rooms at any time during the academic year when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the University or the resident(s) involved.

Most residents will have one or more roommates. To promote mutual respect and shared expectations, all first-year residents complete a Hound to Hound roommate contract with their roommate at the start of the academic year. Upperclass residents are strongly encouraged to complete a Hound to Hound roommate contract. This document outlines shared responsibilities and agreements for cohabitation and is a tool that may be revisited and revised throughout the year as needed.

Residence Life staff members are available to assist in facilitating roommate contracts and to mediate issues that may arise. Residents are encouraged to seek assistance from a member of the Residence Life staff before requesting a room change.

Solicitation for external organizations and personal ventures is not permitted in residential areas. Any external organization or individual soliciting or attempting to conduct business in the residence halls should be reported to a Residence Life staff member or Campus Police.

Students and internal organizations seeking solicitation in residential areas should refer to the institutional policy for Fundraising & Sales.

Personal items may not be stored in residential areas over the summer. Items remaining after hall closing will be deemed abandoned and may be disposed of with appropriate billing for labor and disposal.

On-campus housing is offered in select residence halls during the summer months (i.e. May through August) for the duration of a student's commitment.

Summer housing is available to ƽÌØһФÂÛ̳ students who:

• are enrolled in a May term or summer session course at ƽÌØһФÂÛ̳ and/or other LVAIC institutions;
• have been selected for a summer SOAR or university-sponsored research project;
• are employed by a campus office;
• are enrolled in a non-credit internship that has been approved by the Laurie Riley '82 Center for Career Success.

Residents are permitted to host visitors in their residential spaces. A visitor is defined as any individual not assigned to a specific residential space, including ƽÌØһФÂÛ̳ students living in other residential areas on campus. 

To respect the privacy and comfort of all residents, the following visitation guidelines apply:

• Weekday Visitation (Monday-Friday): Visitors are permitted between 10:00am and 2:00am
• Weekend Visitation (Friday-Monday): Beginning at 10:00am on Fridays and ending at 2:00am on Mondays, 240hour visitation is permitted, provided that all residents of the direct residential area (e.g., roommates, suitemates, housemates) give express consent in advance.
• Non-student Visitors: Non-ƽÌØһФÂÛ̳ visitors may not remain on campus for more than two days (48 consecutive hours) within a seven-day period.

Residents sharing a direct residential area (e.g. room, suite, house) have the option of decreasing, but not extending visitation hours.

The maximum number of people allowed in a residential area at any time is calculated as double the standard capacity plus one additional person.

For example, a double room (standard capacity of two) may host up to five individuals at a time (2 residents + 2 guests + 1 additional person).

In spaces with multiple bedrooms (e.g. townhouses, suites), the maximum occupancy is determined by adding the allowable number for each bedroom. For example, a suite with two double rooms and one single room could host up to 13 individuals (5+5+3). It is important to note that the standard capacity used in this calculation remains the same even if a room's capacity has been temporarily increased.

Visitation is an integral component of the roommate contract, as well as the community contract. It is expected that residents respect their roommates' rights by not violating the roommate contract or abusing the visitation privilege.

Community restrooms in the residential areas are designated as male, female, or gender inclusive. Residents and their visitors should use the appropriate facility.

Residents are required to be present with their visitors at all times while in residential areas. If a visitor is found without their host, the host may be held accountable under the Student Code of Conduct. If the visitor has a vehicle on campus, the vehicle must be registered with Campus Police.

Residence halls are not designed to accommodate children, and residents should not use their rooms or common areas for childcare purposes. Babysitting or supervising children in the residence halls is not permitted.

Visitation on campus is a privilege, not a right. The University reserves the right to revoke the privilege if it is abused. Enforcement of the visitation policy is the responsibility of all residents of a residential area.