Residence Hall Rights and Responsibilities

Updated August 2026

4.1 | Residence Hall Rights and Responsibilities

4.1.A | The University has some basic expectations that govern the special nature of interpersonal relationships in residence halls. These are reasonable expectations that students should have for one another while sharing space in the residence halls. The rights and responsibilities of students in on-campus housing are:

Rights associated with living in the residence halls are:
1. To sleep in one's room free of noise and distractions during quiet hours.
2. Access to one's room and facilities during the duration of the acdaemic term.
3. To feel secure against physical or emotional harm.
4. To host guests when they will not disturb your roommate's right to sleep or study, and in adherence to all guest-related guidelines.
5. The right to privacy.
6. The right to redress complaints.
Responsibilities associated with living in the residence halls are:
1. To keep assigned room clean and free of prohibited items.
2. To keep common areas free of trash and personal items.
3. To avoid damaging assigned room and university-issued furniture, and obligation to compensate the University for any damages incurred during stay.
4. To report work orders to hall staff immediately.
5. To know, understand, and follow all published community expectations and rules within each residence halls.
6. To report any concerning or prohibited behavior to hall staff immediately.