Updated August 2026
4.15 | Damage or Theft of Property
4.15.A | Theft: Unauthorized removal or stealing, or attempted removal or stealing, of property of a member of the University community or other personal or public property is prohibited, on or off campus. This also includes knowingly possessing such stolen property. This includes theft of services or misuse of another's property, including, but not limited to, unauthorized use of another's property, unauthorized selling of subsidized tickets, and use of a forged parking permit. Please assist in protecting the community by reporting suspisious behavior and securing exterior and room doors.
4.15.B | Damage: Student's will be held accountable for the condition of their room and all furnishings assigned to that room, and will reimburse the University for all damage to or loss of these furnishings and accommodats, as outlined in Residetial Living's Housing Contract. Behavior that destroys, damages, or litters any property of the University or a University community member, or another institution, or of another person, on or off campus is prohibited under this rule. Residents are responsible for keeping the premises (room and hall) and their contents in good order, free from damage, both by themselves and their guests. Residents will be held accountable for any damage they cause in common areas, university property, and resident rooms.
4.15.C | Students may be held accountable for any adnormal wear, damage, or cleaning in public areas of their hall including billing of damages to individual students when cause is confirmed. Determination of the amount of such loss or damage will be made by the University, and students may be referred to the Student Conduct process if circumstances warrant. Failure to pay any damage assessment may result in a registration, graduation, or transcript block, and loss of future housing privileges. Damag to, or littering on, University property is not permitted. Damage will be billed to individual or groups of residents as necessary and may also result in university discipline, and potential criminal charges being pursued. Your assistance in property utilizing the grounds outside the Department of Residential Living facilities is expected. This is best accomplished by avoiding large scale activities on the grounds during wet or rainy periods when the turf is likely to be damaged.
4.15.D | In situations where no individual can be held accountable for damages, the Office of Residential Living reserves the right to "group bill" all residents that may have been associated with damages. Each resident understands and agrees that they are responsible for the replacement cost for any insurance for loss or theft of personal items.