Important Rules
There are some official rules in the residence halls, and all that exist are there to make your life and the lives of your fellow residents as pleasant and productive as possible. See Contract Conditions for more details.
- Many of the important rules include, but are not limited to:
- Dogs , cats , ferrets , snakes , and venomous animals of any kind are strictly prohibited . Only small animals that live in cages (one per person) or aquariums are allowed. Prior and continued permission of the roommate or suite/apartment-mates is required. Pets must be properly cared for; appropriate disposal of waste materials is required. Pet-related waste must be placed in sealed trash bags and disposed of in the trash rooms, not the bathrooms, floor receptacles, or garbage chutes. Pets are subject to removal if a roommate or suite/apartment-mate is opposed to its presence or for any violation of this policy.
- Not allowed in residence halls are illegal drugs (controlled substances) and related paraphernalia; alcoholic beverages except in accordance with federal, state, local, and University regulations; etc.
- Expressly forbidden are firearms, ammunition, and other weapons; explosives; fireworks; candles, incense, or any item with an open flame; gasoline or other hazardous liquids; chemicals or hazardous materials; motorcycles or other fuel-powered vehicles; and any other material or item representing a danger to the University community.
- Other items not allowed by New York State fire code
include most types of cooking equipment and
appliances except as specifically designated; all
upward-facing bowl lamps; appliances that are
not UL listed; portable heaters; window air conditioners;
non-switched, lightweight extension
cords; decorative string lights; flammable room
decorations; curtains; etc.
Fire Safety Checklist (PDF) - Behaviors not allowed include vandalism; any form of threat or intimidation to persons or property; excessive noise or disruptive behavior; tampering with facilities or equipment; being on roofs or ledges; removal of window screens; throwing objects from buildings; leaving or storing bicycles or other items in stairways, stairwells, hallways, or other public areas; and any behavior that constitutes a perceived or actual danger or threat to persons or property.
- University Actions:
- Failure to comply with fire and life safety rules and regulations or the directions of safety personnel will be treated seriously, as well as any of the following behaviors: setting a fire; damaging or disabling fire safety or fire alarm equipment; intentionally activating a heat or smoke detector; failure to remove illegal appliances; turning in a false alarm; failure to evacuate or reentering buildings during a fire alarm or fire drill; interfering with a safety officer performing his or her duties; or other safety violations.
- If you damage or lose residence hall property, you will usually be charged the full replacement costs, unless there is evidence of previous significant wear and tear to justify prorated charges. Labor charges may be assessed at regular or overtime rates depending on the repair.
- Public area damage or theft of residence hall property that no one claims responsibility for is charged equally to all members of the involved living area.