• 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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