CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE 2021-2022 Residence Hall Reference Guide
Housing and Residence Life Dining Services 2021-2022 GUIDE AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAMPUS MAP..............................................................................2 HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE..........................................4 Life in Your Residence Hall ....................................................4 Live-in Requirement ................................................................4 MyHousing Portal . ..................................................................4 Dorm vs. Residence Hall ........................................................4 Education in Residence ...........................................................4 First Six-Week Program ..........................................................4 You and Your Roommate ......................................................... 5 Roommate Agreement ............................................................. 5 Leadership Opportunities ........................................................ 6 Services Rendered by the University . ..................................... 6 Email/Communication and Notification ............................... 6 Kitchens................................................................................ 6 Laundry Rooms .................................................................... 6 Mail. ..................................................................................... 6 Package Delivery .................................................................. 6 Utilities................................................................................. 6 Residence Hall Environments and Information . ..................... 6 Building Security and Personal Safety ................................. 6 Entry of Student Rooms ....................................................... 6 Keys and Lock Outs .............................................................7 Parking ..................................................................................7 Payment ................................................................................7 Recycling ..............................................................................7 Roommates ...........................................................................7 Smoke-Free Communities ....................................................7 Substance-Free Community .................................................7 Transfer Day .........................................................................7 Living-Learning Enrichment Opportunities Living Learning Communities (LLC) .....................................7 Fire Safety Expectations .......................................................... 8 Residence Hall Policies and Expectations ............................... 8 Abandoned Property ............................................................. 8 Alcohol and Other Drugs ...................................................... 8 Animals ................................................................................. 9 Appliances............................................................................ 9 Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards, Other Personal Wheeled Vehicles . ....................................... 9 Combustible Materials . ........................................................ 9 Community Space . ............................................................... 9 Compliance with University Officials ................................ 10 Damages to Rooms and Public Areas ................................. 10 Door/Window Displays ...................................................... 10 Dropping or Throwing Substances or Objects from Windows ....................................................... 10 Entering and Exiting Buildings .......................................... 10 Facilities Use/Access.......................................................... 10 Fire Alarms ......................................................................... 10 Fire Drills/Emergency Evacuation Exercises ..................... 10 Fire Safety Equipment ........................................................ 10 Furniture............................................................................. 10 Guests/Escorts.................................................................... 10 Incense and Open Flames ................................................... 11 Keys and Lock Outs ........................................................... 11 Ledges, Rooftops, and Attics .............................................. 11 Personalizing Space ............................................................ 11 Private Enterprise ............................................................... 11 Publicity and Literature ...................................................... 11 Quiet Hours/Noise Ordinance ............................................ 11
Resnet ................................................................................. 11 Roommates ......................................................................... 12 Roommate Space ................................................................ 12 Sanitation and Cleanliness.................................................. 12 Screens and Window Stops . ............................................... 13 Sexual Misconduct ............................................................. 13 Smoking and Tobacco Products . ........................................ 13 Solicitations and Postings ................................................... 13 Sports in the Residence Halls ............................................. 13 Trespassing......................................................................... 13 Videotaping and Camera Use ............................................. 13 Waterbeds . .......................................................................... 13 Weapons.............................................................................. 13 Disciplinary Procedures and Sanctions ................................. 13 Due Process Rights ................................................................ 14 Disciplinary Sanctions ........................................................... 14 Disciplinary Appeals . ............................................................ 14 Parental Notification .............................................................. 15 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .......... 15 Release of Information .......................................................... 15 Financial Appeal Procedure ................................................... 15 Maintenance and Related Services ........................................ 15 Moving In.............................................................................. 16 Accommodations During Break ............................................ 16 Personal Damages/Loss Liabilities . ...................................... 17 Moving Out. .......................................................................... 17 University Police Services ..................................................... 17 Student Conduct Code........................................................... 17 DINING SERVICES...................................................................20 Welcome to CWU Dining Services ....................................... 20 Vision and Mission ................................................................ 20 Using Our Website ................................................................. 20 Meal Plans 101 ...................................................................... 20 Dining Meal Plans .............................................................. 20 Pricing . ............................................................................... 21 Wildcat Bucks ..................................................................... 21 Your Meal Plan Top 5 ............................................................ 21 Get Connected....................................................................... 21 Nutrition …A Healthy Foundation! ...................................... 21 CWU Dining Locations ......................................................... 22 Read the Contract .................................................................. 22 Work for Dining Services ...................................................... 22 Pop-ups .................................................................................. 22 Hours of Operation ................................................................ 22 Mobile Ordering .................................................................... 22 ROOMAND BOARD CONTRACT - Terms and Conditions.................................................................23
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HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE 2021-2022
This student handbook is provided to help you maximize your residence hall experience. The information contained here can help: • Enable you to become more familiar with our residence hall system, its services, programs, facilities, staff responsibilities, policies, and procedures; • Acquaint you with the philosophy and goals of residence hall life at Central Washington University; • Inform you of your rights and responsibilities as a residence hall community member; • And serve as a reference guide throughout the year. In addition, residence hall staff members are valuable resources who can provide clarification and information about the residence hall and campus communities. Please feel free to address any questions to hall staff. LIFE IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL In your new home, you will find: RESIDENCE HALL COORDINATORS (RHC) RHCs are full-time professional university employees with at least a bachelor’s degree. They are responsible for the overall management and administration of your hall. RHCs are available for support and information, or to help you with any of your needs. These live-in professional staff can be reached by calling their office or the Residence Life office at 509-963-1323. SENIOR RESIDENT ASSISTANT (SRA) SRAs are sophomore and above students, with previous resident assistant experience, who work as peer leaders within hall staff teams. They serve as co-advisors to their hall’s Residence Hall Leadership Council, assist with the facilitation and planning of the residential curriculum, and support university policies and procedures. RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RA) RAs are upper-class students and are here to answer your questions and provide referrals to university resources. They can help you with your academic, social, or personal concerns. They also plan programs and enforce policies and procedures. RAs help develop Community Living Agreements and are a valuable resource. Get to know your RAs! CUSTODIAL STAFF Custodial staff diligently clean and maintain community spaces such as lobbies and bathrooms. MAINTENANCE STAFF Maintenance staff will respond quickly to maintenance needs. Call 509-963-3000 to request a work order. You may also go to cwu.edu/facility and submit a maintenance request. All of these specially trained staff, including your neighbors, are here for you and are to be treated with respect at all times! LIVE-IN REQUIREMENT Single, first year students enrolled in seven college credits or more, under the age of 20, must live in a CWU residence hall for
one academic year regardless of the number of earned college credits (WAC 106-156-010 and WAC 106-156-011). Running Start students entering college for the first time, regardless of class standing, are also required to live on campus for one academic year. Students requesting an exception to the policies must fill out an exemption form which can be found through their MyHousing portal or cwu.edu/housing . MYHOUSING PORTAL Your MyHousing portal is an important instrument while you live on campus. Here you will see your room assignment, sign up for housing, request to stay for breaks, sign up for move out times, and much more. DORM VS. RESIDENCE HALL It has been a long time since the days of “dorm” mothers and 10 p.m. curfews. For the next nine months, your residence hall will be your home and should be treated as such. It will be a place in which you will learn much about yourself, grow tremendously, and have a lot of fun! Dorm (dorm) n. 1. place for sleeping 2. building or part of one with sleeping rooms. Residence Hall (rez id enz hol) n. 1. where college students develop personally or mature 2. a college building in which experiences and programs result in positive growth. EDUCATION IN RESIDENCE OUR CURRICULAR MODEL Our curricular model puts learning at the forefront of the residential experience at Central Washington University. This model allows us to deliver an intentional experience that has our students learn about Self-Exploration, Community Living, University Success, and Responsible Citizenship. Through their residential experience, we believe we can help students to become responsible citizens who serve as a resource to the region and the state. EDUCATIONAL PRIORITY All parts of our curriculum stem from our Educational Priority: “Through an intentional residential experience, our residents will transform into responsible citizens.” FIRST SIX-WEEK PROGRAM – PHASE IV OF ORIENTATION The first six weeks of your transition as a first year student are extremely critical to your success in college. The beginning of your college experience is an exciting time. These programs are designed to help you take advantage of everything Central has to offer you, and to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls. Watch for programs addressing common issues during the first six weeks of fall quarter. These programs are linked to your University 101 class.
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YOU AND YOUR ROOMMATE This section was prepared to assist roommates in learning about one another so they may be able to live together harmoniously. The variety of topics attempts to provide a broad cross-section of the potential encounters you will have when sharing living space. Your roommate needs to know your general personal background, your attitude and emotions, your values (feelings, attitudes, opinions), and personal preference. The term “sharing” is most important here because residence hall living requires a concept of cooperation, whether it is with your roommate or with other residents on your floor. You can begin with a willingness to share some of yourself with your roommate. Open and honest communication usually ensures a satisfactory roommate relationship. The questions outlined below are provided to help you get started. Take each question separately—be open, be honest, and be complete. If you have difficulty talking about an issue or subject, make note of it and tell your roommate that you would like to come back to it. PERSONAL BACKGROUND: You should start by using the questions below to give your roommate some basic information about yourself—where you grew up, information about your schooling, family, hobbies, interests, etc. Try to offer more than “I’m from Renton and I’m interested in the outdoors.” Members of my family include: I am glad to be away from home because: I was not glad to leave home because: I chose Central Washington University because: PERSONAL VALUES: In this section, you are being challenged to communicate—try and share ideas, issues, and values. Learn what you should know about each other. This is the most crucial portion of the you and your roommate section, because it will help establish the basis for your living arrangements. How do I want our room to be utilized? I expect our room to be… Who will clean what and when? How about friends and visitors in our room? My feelings about my personal belongings are… My feelings about smoking are… Grades and studying are… I prefer to study… ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS: Attitudes and emotions (our feelings and how we express them) are an important part of us. We convey feelings both verbally and non- verbally. This portion of you and your roommate encourages you to clarify the emotions and attitudes that you express. I am generally (reserved/outgoing/etc.)… My pet peeves are… When I am: …angry, I generally… …frustrated, I generally… …sad, I generally… …concerned, I generally…
TEMPERATURE OF ROOM: Do you like the room to be hotter or cooler? When is it okay to have the windows open? If you want to change the temperature, will you discuss it with your roommate first? SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: When do you usually go to bed? How much sleep is important for you to have? Can you sleep with the light on? With music or the TV on? What time will you wake up in the morning? How do you feel about overnight guests? When is it okay to have guests spend the night? How will you discuss this with your roommate if an issue arises? QUIET AND STUDY TIME: How do you feel about taking naps in the room? If you were making too much noise, how would you like your roommate to discuss this with you? When do you study? Is it OK to play music or have the TV on while you study? Would you prefer to have set study times? When you are studying with a group, is it alright to be in the room? COMMUNICATION: What do you need when you are stressed or upset? If there is a problem between you and your roommate, how will you handle it? Is there anything else you want your roommate to know about you? CLEANING: How neat and clean do you like things to be? Who will vacuum, dust, take out the trash and recycling, etc? Do you prefer to have special assignments or a cleaning schedule? How often will these things be done? PERSONAL PROPERTY? What items can be shared and which may not? Do you mind if people use your TV, computer, game console, etc? Do you want to be asked before things are borrowed? VISITORS: Are there times when it could be preferred that visitors not be invited to visit the room? How do you feel about visitors of the opposite sex? How do you feel about your roommate’s visitors using your belongings? OUR REACTIONS TO EACH OTHER: Last but not least, you are at the point of drawing some conclusions and identifying positive and negative factors in your living situation with your roommate. Some things that I have learned from this discussion are… An important difference between us is… And we will work on this by… My roommate and I agree that we will do the following, if conflict occurs between us… ROOMMATE AGREEMENT Successful roommates stick things out by helping one another through the good and the bad times. Don’t quit on your roommate. Communication is key in any relationship—especially with your new roommate! Developing a positive relationship with your roommate is a process. When you move into your residence hall, you will be provided with an online roommate agreement that will be found under your MyHousing account. We provide this agreement to you as a way to begin the process. As you write your agreement, try to be as specific as possible.
…excited, I generally… …happy, I generally… It is (easy/hard) to talk about my feelings. Why?
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Roommates have the right… To read and study in one’s room To be free from unreasonable noise To the respect and safety of personal property To have access to one’s room and facilities without interference To be free of intimidation, harassment, physical and/or emotional harm To personal privacy To host guests (within established guidelines) To see reasonable cooperation from roommate(s) Roommates have the responsibility… To adhere to rules and regulations To comply with reasonable requests made by staff or university officials To monitor and accept responsibility for the behavior of guests To report violations of rules and regulations to appropriate staff To respect the rights of others LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES RESIDENCE HALLASSOCIATION (RHA) RHA, the largest student organization on campus, is a student- elected body that serves as a liaison between the students living in the residence halls and the university. RHA deals with residents’ issues and concerns, promotes positive change, and offers a variety of educational and social activities based on student needs and interests. RHA executive board elections occur in the spring. The board is comprised of the following positions: President: Niko Eria Secretary: Zach Hubbard To contact the RHA office, call 509-963-7210, or email rha@cwu.edu. Join the RHA Facebook group at www.facebook. com/groups/CWURHA . Full-time professionals advise RHA. RESIDENCE HALL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (RHLC) RHA serves as the umbrella organization for Residence Hall Leadership Council (RHLC) in each of the residence halls. Residents elect officers in each hall that will represent their residents’ issues and concerns at RHA meetings. RHLCs also coordinate hall activities, community service projects, and participate in RHA campus wide sponsored events. All residents are members of RHA and are encouraged to get involved in RHLC or RHA. Elections for RHLC positions occur at the beginning of fall quarter. Students interested in a leadership opportunity are encouraged to run for a position. Information can be obtained by contacting RHA or a hall staff member. SERVICES RENDERED BY THE UNIVERSITY EMAIL/COMMUNICATION AND NOTIFICATION Each student is assigned a CWU email address. This is considered the formal communication tool of the university and should be checked daily (both focused and other inbox). All package notification will be done through the CWU email accounts. In addition, all student conduct information will be sent to your email account and students are accountable to any meetings sent via email. KITCHENS Many residence halls have a community kitchen area. Residents who use the kitchen area are responsible for cleaning it after use.
The residence hall may have utensils, pots, or pans to check out— contact your RA at office hours to check out. LAUNDRY ROOMS Washers and dryers are provided by Housing and Residence Life. The laundry facilities within each hall are to be used solely by the residents of the respective hall. If a resident allows a non-resident to use the laundry facilities, the resident’s account may be charged $25. Laundry facilities are operated by either quarters or through the PayRange App. NOTE: The university is not responsible for lost or stolen items. MAIL Mail is delivered directly to the residence halls on regular postal delivery days (Monday through Friday—excluding holidays). An outgoing mail collector is available in each hall. PACKAGE DELIVERY Delivery services (e.g. UPS, FedEx) deliver packages to the Residence Life office. Once a package is delivered to the office, an email is sent to your CWU student email account. Packages are received after noon on weekdays. Office hours are Monday through Friday. Connection card is required. UTILITIES The university provides heat, electricity, plus water and sewer services to bathroom areas. Centrally located refuse/recycling containers are supplied for your garbage needs. RESIDENCE HALL ENVIRONMENTS AND INFORMATION BUILDING SECURITYAND PERSONAL SAFETY Each resident has the responsibility for respecting building security. Buildings are locked 24 hours a day. Propping doors, including fire doors, is not permitted. To ensure maximum security, please observe the following guidelines: • Make every effort NOT to lose room keys (or mailbox key where applicable)! • It costs $35 per key to replace a lost or stolen room and entry key. • LOCK your room when sleeping or away. For added security, doors are equipped with peepholes and safety chains. • DO NOT open building doors to anyone other than residents of the building. • When walking around campus at night, students are encouraged to walk with friends and to be aware of emergency bluelight telephone locations. CWU has a Courtesy Assistance Team (C.A.T.) which provides safe walking companions for students, staff and visitors, primarily during hours of darkness to midnight. • Do not trespass into areas of halls that are secure, such as rooftops, attics, basements, mechanical rooms, etc. ENTRY OF STUDENT ROOMS The university reserves the right to have authorized personnel enter a student room for any of the purposes specified below: • Suspicion of harm to self or others. • Maintenance, custodial inspections, or emergencies (occupants will be informed that maintenance staff has been present). • Routine or requested maintenance (occupants will be informed that maintenance staff has been present). • Search or arrest warrants (University Police only). • Concerns about community safety or facility damage.
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TRANSFER DAY Room Transfer Requests can be submitted through your MyHousing page on Transfer Day, the third Thursday of each quarter. If the transfer is approved, students must move the day they are notified and will be given check-in and check-out instructions. If space is unavailable on Transfer Day, the Room Transfer Requests converts to the waitlist that will be consulted if spaces open throughout the quarter. Waitlists expire at the beginning of each quarter. Room changes will not be available the first three weeks of the quarter or after Transfer Day without approval from the Residence Hall Coordinator. LIVING-LEARNING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC) AVIATION Students involved with this LLC must be accepted into the Aviation Program. Students have attended events including visiting the Museum of Flight, FAA review study sessions, and community service projects at the local airport. EDUCATION Kamola Wendell Hill Hall, Building B Students anticipating a career in education will be enrolled in a common University 101 class which will help students transition into the education program. Education LLC residents participate in teacher-led discussions, teacher education preparation sessions, and volunteer in local schools. BUSINESS Sue Lombard This LLC gives you a unique opportunity to become engaged with excellent professional development activities, interact with Business faculty and participate in wonderful student club activities before you’ve been formally accepted into the College. COLLEGE OFARTS AND HUMANITIES Meisner The CAH LLC intends to create and sustain a community learning environment that supports the personal, emotional, scholastic, and social well-being of residents. Residents who will be are interested in being CAH students, will be able to engage with faculty and staf to explore majors, minors, and personal interests. ROTC Kamola The ROTC LLC provides CWU students, interested in military service, the opportunity to become acquainted with others involved in CWU’s ROTC programs. The LLC will facilitate contact with ROTC student leaders, ROTC faculty and staff, and military professionals. SCIENCE TALENT Kamola EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) The STEP LLC seeks to involve all students who have an appreciation for and an interest in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM) related disciplines. Students who wish to participate in the STEP LLC must be accepted into and participate in the STEP program. WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Barto HONORS COLLEGE Students admitted into the William O. Douglas Honors College are eligible to live in this LLC. The DHC LLC will promote a spirit of discovery and open exchange of ideas in all disciplines to foster leadership, civic engagement, critical inquiry through undergraduate research, and academic rigor to encourage curiosity and innovation in the next generation of citizen scholars.
• Protection of life, property, or evidence of a crime (University Police only). • Persistent noise coming from a room when occupants are not present. • During break periods when the hall is closed. If an authorized person enters a room when the resident is not present, a written note will be left indicating who entered the room, when they entered, and the reason for entering. Generally, staff will not enter a student’s room to retrieve items for occupants who are not present or for other students who have left personal items in the room. Exceptions may be made, but staff will take precautions to protect themselves from possible liability and have the right to refuse such requests. KEYS AND LOCK OUTS Students who lock themselves out of their rooms should attempt to contact their roommate(s) first. If the roommate is unavailable, contact hall staff to have another key temporarily issued. If hall staff are unavailable between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., contact the Residence Life Office at 509-963-1323. After 7 p.m. and on weekends, contact the RA on call. Upon request, produce identification to verify occupancy. If a resident locks themselves out two or more times per quarter, there may be a referral to Student Rights and Responsibilities, fees, and termination of the Housing and Dining contract. PARKING Permits are required to park a vehicle in campus parking lots. Lots are posted with appropriate requirements. Please contact Parking Services to inquire about non-permit lots, policies, and fees. You can purchase a parking permit through your MyParking portal. PAYMENT Room and board fees are due the fifth day of the quarter. For installments, please consult the residence halls and dining services payment schedule. All payments can be made through the student’s MyCWU account online or at the Cashier’s Office. Each payment should indicate the name and ID number of the student. Fees not paid on or before the first due date may be assessed a $50 late fee and $100 after the second due date. Failure to bring an account up to date within 10 working days after late fee assessment may result in cancellation of meal privileges and eviction. Please refer to Term 21 in the Housing and Dining Services Room and Board Contract. A $200 security deposit will be kept on file until the student moves off campus. RECYCLING All residence halls participate in a recycling program and all recyclable materials must be deposited in designated areas. Residents may contact residence hall staff to help with the hall’s recycling program. SMOKE-FREE COMMUNITIES All CWU residence halls are vape-free and smoke-free. In accordance with state law, vaping and smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of all university buildings. SUBSTANCE-FREE COMMUNITY Beck, Davies, Hitchcock, Meisner, Quigley, Sparks, Al-Monty, Carmody, Wilson, Barto, and Wendell B are designated as communities free of alcohol presence or use. Residents will also take responsibility for their guests and will not allow guests in violation of this policy to enter the residence hall. Alcohol paraphernalia and containers (even empty) are not permitted in substance-free communities.
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Kennedy International House (I-House) is designed for students interested in becoming more involved with world issues and participating in activities surrounding our global society. FIRE SAFETY EXPECTATIONS Before a fire occurs, you should prepare by knowing the location of your fire extinguisher and the location and route of your escape via the closest exit. No items or persons should block or obstruct doorways or hallways. Fire exit paths should be clear at all times. If a fire occurs, please follow the fire safety procedures outlined below: • Keep your head low and move quickly to the nearest exit. Crawl, if you can, so you do not breathe smoke. • Touch the door before opening it. Before touching the door handle, cover your hand for protection. Intense heat, deadly smoke, or gas may be on the other side. If the door is not hot, cautiously open it a few inches to check for heat, smoke, or flames on the other side. Keep your head out of the way while first opening the door and be ready to slam it shut if any heat or smoke rushes in. • Do not waste time getting dressed, looking for keys, or gathering valuables. Leave the building immediately and stay out. • Call the fire department (911) from a safe telephone and report the location of the fire. Stay on the telephone until instructed to hang up. • Alert other occupants of the building and the residence hall staff. RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS Residence hall policies exist to help create an environment that is conducive to your needs for safety, studying, socializing, and sleeping. We want to ensure that your residence hall experience promotes your success at Central. These policies are reflective and supportive of the Student Conduct Code and their procedures that When students leave property in the residence hall room or apartment, Housing and Residence Life staff will remove the property at a charge to the student. Additionally, a storage fee of $10 per day may be charged to the student for a maximum of sixty days. If the property is not claimed at the end of sixty days, it is considered abandoned property and the university disposes of this property. If a student wishes to claim their property during the sixty days, they are required to contact Housing and Residence Life office at The use of drugs, including alcohol, can have a negative effect on your student life and academic success. At Central Washington University, we are committed to providing an atmosphere of creative learning and healthful living for students and have put into effect policies that do not allow the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs, on or off campus. Housing and Residence Life’s alcohol and other drugs policy follows all local, state, and federal laws. Please note, students under the influence or in possession of alcohol or other drugs that are violating a local, state, or federal law on CWU’s campus can be cited by University Police. can be found starting on page 23. ABANDONED PROPERTY 509-963-1831 to make arrangements. ALCOHOLAND OTHER DRUGS
In support of a substance free and successful academic environment; Alford-Montgomery, Barto, Beck, Carmody-Munro, Davies, Hitchcock, Meisner, Quigley, Sparks, Wendell B, and Wilson, are designated as “Substance Free” communities. This means that these residence halls are free of alcohol while all of our residence halls do not permit the presence or use of drugs regardless of age. When it comes to alcohol and other drugs, the following items apply to this policy: • Alcohol w No one under the age of 21 will possess, consume or be under the influence of alcohol in any residence hall. § Are not allowed to have paraphernalia related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. This includes, but is not limited to, empty bottles, cans, boxes, containers, shot glasses, wine glasses, etc. § May not have guests consume or possess alcohol w Residents age 21 or older and living in a substance free hall may not consume and/or possess alcohol or paraphernalia related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages in substance free residence halls. This includes, but is not limited to, empty bottles, cans, boxes, containers, shot glasses, wine glasses, etc. w Residents age 21 or older living in a n on-substance free hall : § May possess and consume alcohol in the privacy of their assigned space, as well as their assigned suite common area with main door closed. § If you choose to consume alcohol in your room, you can consume alcohol with other students who are 21 or over. § Are reminded of the legal responsibility placed on them if they have roommate(s) that are underage. § There cannot be more than one drink open per person over the age of 21, if underage roommates are present. w Residents shall not buy or provide alcohol to people under the age of 21. w Home brewing of alcohol is not allowed in the residence halls. w Kegs, “party balls,” tap systems, and similar large volume common source containers as well as devices used to promote binge drinking that could cause unhealthy alcohol consumption are not allowed in any residence hall. w Large amounts of alcohol are not allowed in the Residence Halls. For those in non-substance free halls, this is defined as more than 1 bottle of wine OR more than 1 bottle of spirits OR more than a 6 pack of beer per person who is over the age of 21. • Cannabis (Marijuana) w Possession, consumption or being under the influence of any form of cannabis, marijuana or CBD in any amount is not allowed on campus. w Those who have medical marijuana cannot possess, consume or be under the influence of cannabis, marijuana or CBD on campus. Please contact Disability Services if you need assistance. w Although Washington State law allows adults age 21 and older to possess cannabis/marijuana for personal use, federal law prohibits cannabis/marijuana possession and use of any kind. The University receives federal funds; therefore, residents must adhere to federal laws relating to possession and use of marijuana
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• Drugs w Drugs (Controlled substances) and paraphernalia are not allowed in the residence halls. This includes but is not limited to: § Chemical substances, compounds or combinations used to induce an altered state § Otherwise lawfully available product, over the counter or prescription drug used for any purpose other than its intended use § Hallucinogens § Nervous system depressant § Other stimulants w For the full list, please see the Student Conduct Code (WAC 106-125). Residents of any age may not be in a residence hall space with someone who is violating any part of the alcohol and other drug policy. If found in violation of the alcohol and other drug policy, students may be required to attend an alcohol or other drug education and risk prevention class for first-time violations. Second time violations may result in an educational conversation with a staff member in the Wellness Center to discuss your use of alcohol and other drugs. Third time violations may result in a potentially being referred for a chemical dependency assessment. Potential sanctions are not limited to this list and may include disciplinary probation, deferred suspension or suspension. Please refer to the Student Conduct Code (WAC 106-125) for a complete list of sanctions. ANIMALS Students are not allowed to have animals in the residence halls except for aquarium-bound fish. Tanks may be no larger than 10 gallons. Residents must maintain responsibility for the aquariums at all times. Animals not approved through this process will be considered “pets” and are not allowed in a university housing building (excluding aquarium-bound fish in tanks that may be no larger than 10 gallons.) Violators of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, eviction and/or cleaning fees up to $500 associated with damages Other animals, such as companion, therapy, emotional support, comfort and “psychiatric service” animals that are not specially trained to perform a disability-related service may not be allowed in CWU residence halls and/or university-owned apartments. Emotional Support Animal requests will go through Disability Services and based on the recommendation from their office, the request will then be sent to Housing and Residence Life for further review. Qualified “service animals” (as defined by state and federal law) are allowed on the CWU campus and in Housing and Residence Life facilities. Determination of eligibility is made on a case-by-case basis by Disability Services/ADA compliance officer and Housing and Residence Life. The care of an approved animal is the student’s responsibility. Central Washington University complies with all federal and state fair housing laws and regulations which are applicable to university housing, including those related to assistance animals. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) compliance guidelines define assistance animals as those that are verified by a qualified medical professional that the service animal accommodates the disabling condition and the rationale for the use of the service animal. Disability Services collects and reviews disability documentation from students who request accommodation in university housing.
Housing and Residence Life makes the formal decision regarding assistance animals in university housing. Students are responsible for the care of the service animal at all times. Students who have an approved service animal or an emotional support animal, need to abide by WAC 106-124-801 and the Emotional Support Animal Care Plan provided by Disability Services and Housing and Residents safety is a top priority for Housing and Residence Life. Additionally, building electrical circuits have limited power loads so approved appliances are limited to preserve consistent power to each resident’s room. Residents are ONLY allowed to use the following listed appliances from below. All other appliances, including non-CWU provided refrigerators, toasters, etc.) will need to be approved through Housing and Residence Life in writing. Allowed appliances include: • Individual beverage brewing system (Keurig, etc.) • CWU provided microfridge BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, OTHER PERSONALWHEELED VEHICLES WAC 106-116-901 is the guideline for on-campus bicycle safety, parking, and traffic regulations. Residents must follow specific regulations while operating personal wheeled vehicles on campus: • Do not ride bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles inside buildings at any time. Residence Life. APPLIANCES • Do not park and/or store bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles in common-use spaces unless it is a designated bicycle storage space and permitted in writing by Housing and Residence Life. This includes lounges, stairwells, hallways, kitchens, studies, and any area that may be a safety hazard or hinder exit from rooms or buildings. • Do not lean or park bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles near or against windows. • Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles parked on paths, sidewalks, stairwells, and catwalks, in buildings, or near building exits may be impounded. • Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles must be parked in racks. • Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles can be stored in individual living space only if all roommates agree. • No electric personal vehicles (electric scooters, hover boards) are permitted on campus. • Following spring closing, all bikes should be removed from bike racks or possibly face impoundment. • You may register your bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled vehicles with the University Police. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Combustible materials such as propane, gasoline, kerosene, charcoal, and items containing combustible materials (i.e., motor vehicles) are not permitted in residence halls. COMMUNITY SPACE All residence halls provide community living space for the purposes of socializing, studying, recreation, and programming. Each resident shares in the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness and function of these areas, as well as using the space in appropriate ways. Students are not permitted to sleep overnight in any community space. Never is a pornographic theme appropriate. Please see statement on Sexual Misconduct on page 13.
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COMPLIANCE WITH UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS Residents are required to comply with the requests of university officials at all times. These officials include professional and student staff members of Housing and Residence Life, University Police Services, Student Success staff, and facilities’ staff members. DAMAGES TO ROOMS AND PUBLIC AREAS Residents are accountable for damages which occur as a result of personal negligence or vandalism. When found to be responsible, a resident may be charged for damages occurring in public areas, as well as in their room or another students room. All damage charges are billed to the student’s account. They may be appealed No sign or display of any kind shall be displayed to the outside public in any window or balcony of a residential living space. Limited exceptions exist for signs or displays supporting events sponsored by the residence hall leadership council, resident assistants or approved by the residence hall coordinator. Residents are permitted to display items on their room doors including decorations and white boards to promote a positive living experience. When decorating your room or room door, please refer to the guidelines below: • Avoid material that a reasonable person might find offensive. (outlined in WAC 106-72) • Don’t post material that attacks, demeans, or otherwise exploits an individual or group of individuals. • Do not permanently affix materials to the doors. University staff reserve the right to ask students to remove any decorations from walls, doors, windows, balconies, floors, etc. Failure to comply or repeated offenses will be handled through the disciplinary process. DROPPING OR THROWING SUBSTANCES OR OBJECTS FROMWINDOWS according to WAC 106-124-011. DOOR/WINDOW DISPLAYS For the safety of everyone, residents are not permitted to drop, hang, or throw objects from or at residence hall windows, balconies, or ledges. This includes bodily fluids, snow, or substances of any kind. Residents must also refrain from throwing objects through windows from the outside. (This policy includes throwing keys to friends outside.) ENTERING AND EXITING BUILDINGS Residents and their guests may enter and exit buildings only through doors designated for entry and exit. Entry and exit through windows is prohibited. FACILITIES USE/ACCESS Residence hall building use approval is solely a designated responsibility of Housing and Residence Life (WAC 106-140-401). Common areas in residence halls (lounges and lobbies) are for the use of the building’s residents and their guests. Only groups or individuals invited by residents or staff may make informative or educational presentations to hall residents in the hall lounge. The residence hall staff will monitor and schedule such presentations. University Police have been approved to be present in the residence halls to interact and meet students. No group or individual may schedule or advertise residence hall common space for regular meetings or activities (e.g., campus club meetings, Bible studies, political groups, etc.) except for activities directly sponsored by the hall and made available to all hall residents. Presentations or activities may not include the sale of products or services, nor may residence hall facilities be used
for personal profit or gain. Door-to-door selling is also prohibited (WAC 106-140-040). Meeting space in the SURC for campus clubs and organizations can be requested through the University Scheduling Center. Usage of the Barto lawn or lounge can be requested through the Residence Life Office. FIRE ALARMS When activated, the alarm sounds in the entire building and EVERYONE must evacuate immediately. After activating an alarm, go to the nearest safe telephone (outside the building) and dial 911 to report the fire. Individuals falsely activating an alarm will face university disciplinary action, possible criminal prosecution, and may be charged for the cost of the fire department response, in addition to fines assessed by the university. Because of high-density population in the residence halls, the fire department responds to fire alarms with all available personnel and equipment. False alarms may leave the local fire department shorthanded in the event of a real fire. FIRE DRILLS/EMERGENCY EVACUATION EXERCISES Section 1303.3.5.1 of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code requires every residence hall to conduct a fire drill each quarter for the safety of staff and residents. All residents are required to exit the building within two minutes. University personnel are required to time the drill in each building. Failure to evacuate will result in disciplinary action and/or a $100 fine and another evacuation exercise to meet the two-minute requirement. FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT Damaging or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment (i.e., sounding false fire alarms - RCW 9.40.100) is prohibited. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are strategically located throughout each residence hall. Carefully follow the instructions on the extinguisher and use them ONLY in the event of a fire. EXIT SIGNS are considered fire equipment and are placed to guide residents to exit routes in emergency situations. SMOKE DETECTORS also are sensitive pieces of fire equipment. Actions that result in the activation of a smoke detector, tampering with fire alarm apparatus and equipment (including removing batteries from smoke detectors), or false alarms may result in criminal penalties, as well as disciplinary action and/or fines. FIRE ALARMAPPARATUS AND FIRE EQUIPMENT ARE FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY! If a smoke detector is beeping, it is likely the battery needs to be replaced. Contact a custodian or call Housing and Residence Life if a smoke detector is emitting a beeping sound. If batteries are removed without replacement, the resident is liable for a $50 fine. FURNITURE Housing and Residence Life supplies each room with basic furniture, which differs depending on the hall. Students may bring their own furniture to supplement what is provided. However, university-owned furniture moved from a room or common- use area without prior written authorization from Housing and Residence Life may result in a charge of $50 (or actual replacement cost), whichever is greater. Also, it is important to consult with your roommate prior to bringing furniture to your space so that all parties agree to have it in the room. GUESTS/ESCORTS Guests (non-residents of a particular hall) are expected to follow all policies of the university. Residents are responsible for their guests and all actions of the guests while in the halls. If a guest violates the Student Conduct Code or any residence hall policy, the resident will be held responsible for their guest’s actions.
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