Policies & Regulations
2007-08
Described below are the Policies and Regulations, which govern all Residence
Hall occupants. By completing and signing the Student Housing License
Agreement, you agree to all of these provisions. Please read these provisions
carefully before submitting a completed License Agreement.
Inappropriate conduct by students is subject to discipline on the San
Diego State University campus. The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities
coordinates the discipline process and establishes standards and procedures
in accordance with regulations contained in Sections 41301 through 41304
of Title 5, California Code of Regulations. A copy of these regulations
can be found in the current edition of the San Diego State University
General Catalog. All violations of the Terms and Conditions or Policies
and Regulations below are subject to review by the Center for Student
Rights and Responsibilities for violation of 41301 through 41304, as
well as grounds for eviction from the Residence Halls. Conduct that is
in violation of the law will be referred to University Police for investigation,
if warranted.
Policies & Regulations
Accountability. Each resident is viewed as a responsible
person who will be held accountable for his/her actions, and the actions
of his/her guests. Residents will be held accountable for their behavior
when in violation of the policies and regulations governing the residence
halls. When misconduct is reported, every incident will receive due process
in accordance with campus policy as well as federal, state, and local
law, following the appropriate course of action as determined by University
Police and Campus Administration. Be advised, incident investigation
requires adequate time for completion before any action can be taken.
Air Conditioning. Air conditioning
is not guaranteed. When the air conditioning is operating
in a building, all windows must be closed. (See Energy
Conservation.)
Alcoholic Beverages.
1) No resident or guest under 21 years of age
may possess or consume alcohol in the residence halls.
a.
Neither residents
nor guests of any age may possess or consume hard liquor
in the residence halls.
b.
The possession of empty alcohol
containers, including shot glasses, may be considered
evidence of consumption of alcohol previously contained
therein.
c.
No person under 21 years of age may be in the presence
of alcoholic beverages.
d.
Gross consumption of alcohol and
the results of such consumption (such as disruptive or
destructive behavior, vomiting or urinating on floors and
hallways, incidents or conditions necessitating extra care
by staff and other such acts) are prohibited.
e.
Guests of any age are
not permitted to bring alcohol into a residence hall.
f.
Residents
or guests of any age may not possess alcohol or drug consuming
devices/paraphernalia including shot glasses.
2) Residents
21 years of age or older and their properly checked in
guests 21 years of age or older, may possess and consume
beer and wine under the following conditions:
a.
Only in his or her own bedroom with
the door closed, with no one under 21 present at any time.
b.
No
double or single room with one or two residents age 21
or over may contain more than a total of 72 oz. of beer
or 750 ml. of wine, including sparkling wine.
c.
No mini-suite,
suite, or apartment with one or two residents age 21 or
over may contain more than a total of 72 oz. of beer or
750 ml. of wine.
d.
No mini-suite, suite, or apartment with
three or more residents age 21 or over, may contain
more than a total of 144 oz. of beer or 1500 ml. of
wine.
3) In addition to these policies, residents are expected
to abide by the University alcohol policy, which applies to all
campus living environments.
The University
alcohol policy can be viewed online.
Appliances. To reduce
fire hazards, University-provided Microfridges, refrigerators
and microwaves are the only permitted appliances for
use in the residence hall rooms for food preparation.
No hot plates, coffee pots, coffee makers, blenders,
popcorn poppers, ovens, grills, electric water coolers,
or other cooking appliances are permitted in student
rooms or suite areas (except in the kitchen areas
of Villa Alvarado and Aztec Corner). Space heaters
are also prohibited. No personal refrigerators are
permitted in any student apartment, suite or room. Excessive
electrical equipment is prohibited. Resident rooms,
suites and apartments found to generate circuit overloads
will be investigated. Repeat violations will result
in judicial action and any charges for costs attributed
to removal or repairs will be the responsibility
of the resident.
Bathrooms. Residents and their guests
are not permitted to enter or use bathrooms designated
for the gender of which they do not identify.
Bicycles. Bicycles are not allowed
in buildings (including residence hall rooms) or
in courtyards, patios or balconies. Bicycles may
be stored only in the bike barn, bike lockers or
on bicycle racks during occupancy. Bicycles placed
or stored anywhere else will be impounded.
Checking In. When checking into
the residence hall, Licensee must fill out and sign
a “Room Condition Checklist” upon inspection
of the room. This must be turned in within 24 hours
of occupancy.
Checking Out. When checking out
of the housing facility, Licensee must return the
room to the original configuration and condition;
turn in all keys, blankets, and pillows; and remove
all personal property. It is the Licensee’s
responsibility to follow proper University check-out
procedures; failure to do so may result in improper
check-out charges. Licensee’s meal plan will
become invalid upon termination of License Agreement.
Cleanliness, Health and Hygiene. Resident
agrees to make reasonable efforts to maintain proper
personal cleanliness and hygiene. Rooms, suites and
apartments must be kept clean and sanitary at all
times, including proper disposal of empty food and
beverage containers. Students are prohibited from
activities that violate any health code. Residents
may not violate these regulations or interfere with
the safe and clean environment of others.
Close Down Over Breaks. During vacation
breaks and closedown, residents must unplug all electrical
items, except permitted refrigerators and Microfridges.
This includes, but is not limited to, alarms, clocks,
hair care appliances and fans.
Commercial Ventures/Solicitation. Licensee
agrees to not use his/her room or any area of the
hall for commercial or non-residential purposes,
nor will Licensee participate in or encourage door-to-door
solicitation in the housing facility. RezCon may
not be used for any commercial or profit-making enterprise.
Community Living. Each resident
agrees to conduct himself or herself in a manner
that is conducive for fellow residents to study,
live and sleep. Each resident agrees to not disturb
this environment, and also agrees to demonstrate
reasonable efforts to resolve roommate and/or residence
hall problems. Residents are expected to report uncivil
treatment of others, vandalism, and other violations
of the license agreement.
Consolidation. Residents shall consolidate
when administratively directed because half a room
is vacated, or may be required to pay for a single
room. Residents are expected to provide a welcoming
environment to new roommates.
Cooking. University provided Microfridges,
refrigerators and microwaves are the only permitted
appliances for use in the residence hall rooms for
food preparation. All other appliances are prohibited
in the student rooms or suite areas (except in the
kitchen areas of Villa Alvarado). Residents in Villa
Alvarado must not leave cooking items unattended
at any time and must assure that cooking does not
produce smoke, activating the fire alarm equipment.
(See Appliances.)
Damages. Students who accidentally
or intentionally damage any residence hall property
will be required to make restitution for repairs
and will be held responsible.
Decorating/Posting. Posters and
decorations may be attached only to walls, and only
with materials that will not cause any permanent
damage. Charges will be assessed for damages resulting
from improper attachment at a minimum rate of $5
per hole or abrasion. Exterior wires, signs, aerials
or satellite dishes are not allowed. Painting of
rooms is not allowed. Except for name identification
and SDSU-approved dry erase message boards, posting
of any materials on exterior surface of room doors
is prohibited. Care shall be taken that messages
are not offensive to residents or staff. Posting
on windows and ceilings is also prohibited. Holiday
decorations inside rooms are permitted only if safe
and do not present a fire hazard. UL approved lights
are required. Cut trees and foliage are prohibited
in student rooms.
Doors/Door Locks. Tampering with,
disabling or modifying the operation of apartment,
suite and room doors or door locks is prohibited. Any
resident and/or guest of a resident responsible for
such violation will be subject to judicial action
and any charge for costs attributed to repairs of
doors or door locks will be the responsibility of
the resident. (See Safety/Security.)
Duty to Follow Directives/Failure to Respond. Each
resident is expected to respond to and follow all
written and verbal directives or requests of University
staff promptly and act in an appropriate and civil
manner. This includes answering your door and checking
your voicemail, e-mail and mailbox on a daily basis.
Failure to comply with directions of, or interference
with, any University official while acting in the
performance of his or her duties will result in judicial
action.
Electrical Safety. Extension cords
are not permitted. UL Approved, grounded power strips
with circuit breakers should be used for all electrical
equipment including computer and computer related
hardware. A maximum of two power strips may be used
per room. No modifications to, or changes in, electrical
wiring are permitted. No “splices,” “octopuses” or
modification devices of any kind may be used to add
plugs in your room, suite or apartment.
Elevators. If an elevator malfunctions,
press the alarm and stay inside until help arrives.
Do not attempt to pry open or hit doors and climb
out. Students will be charged the cost to retrieve
items dropped down shafts, or repairs due to student
negligence or damage, which includes damages resulting
from exceeding the posted elevator capacity.
Emergency Preparedness. All residents
are advised to have a family emergency plan. Each
resident should maintain an emergency supply kit
in his/her room consisting of a first aid kit, three-day
supply of water, non-perishable food, battery operated
radio and flashlight, extra batteries, gloves, and
medications.
Energy Conservation. Licensee agrees
not to waste utilities of the housing facility. In
the event that there is a significant increase in
utility charges to the University, the University
reserves the right to impose a utility energy surcharge
of no more than five (5) percent of the cost of Licensee’s
rent.
Explosives/Flammables/Incense.
a. Residents shall not possess any firearm, ammunition,
fireworks, explosives, gasoline, candles, highly flammable
material, guns, or any other weapon. Violation of this
policy may result in criminal prosecution.
b.
The burning of
any materials, including incense or candles, is prohibited
except when written request is made and prior written
approval has been obtained from the Residence Hall Coordinator
for the purpose of religious or spiritual observance only.
(Also see Weapons.)
Fake IDs. The use/display/production/possession of
fake or fraudulent forms of identification is prohibited and will be
turned over to the University Police.
Fences. Fences are designed for
the safety of the residential community. Students
are not permitted to climb over/under fences or prop
gates open thereby compromising the safety of the
community.
Fire Alarms/Fire Safety. Tampering
with, disabling, deactivating or improperly activating
fire safety detection equipment including fire alarms
and smoke detectors is prohibited. Any resident and/or
guest of a resident responsible for violation is
subject to eviction, and criminal and civil penalties. Door
closers must not be removed. Use of prohibited cooking
or other devices that cause activation of the system
will result in judicial action and a charge for costs
attributed to the alarm. During a fire alarm or other
emergency where evacuation is required, residents
must swiftly exit the building.
Food Service. While in any campus
restaurant, Licensee agrees to bus his/her tray and
to pick up any trash left behind in order to promote
a more pleasant dining environment. Shoes and shirt
are required. Licensee may not allow others to use
his/her meal plan.
Furnishing False Information. Residents
are expected to provide accurate and truthful information,
including properly identifying oneself, upon request
by University staff.
Furniture. Waterbeds of any type
are not allowed. Lofted beds are not allowed. (Beds
may be bunked using the appropriate hardware available
at the hall’s front desk.) Room furniture cannot
be stored to accommodate Licensee bringing in his/her
own furniture. Licensee will return all room furniture
to the original positions before moving out. Failure
of Licensee to return furniture to the original positions
in the room or movement of common area furniture
by Licensee will result in a minimum charge of $20
per piece. Removal of furniture from public areas
is considered theft.
Gambling. Gambling is prohibited
in all Residence Halls, Apartments and grounds.
Guests. A guest is considered to
be anyone not living in the specific room, apartment
or suite, who is known to the host and poses no danger
to the community. Guests, including residents of
other halls, must present a photo ID – driver’s
license, state ID or non-SDSU school ID. No other
form of identification will be accepted. Visitors
and guests, including residents of other halls, must
be escorted and in attendance by Licensee at all
times. Licensee accepts responsibility for the behavior
of his/her visitors and guests and must inform guests
of University regulations. Licensee is allowed no
more than three guests in his/her room at any given
time (two guests per Licensee in Villa Alvarado and
Cuicacalli). Residents living in designated over-the-break
housing may have only one guest at a time during
break periods. Overnight guest(s) privilege is extended
to all residents on a temporary and occasional basis
only after securing approval from his/her roommate
and registering the guest(s) at the hall desk. Overnight
guests must be housed only in the hosting student’s
room. An overnight guest is considered anyone whose
visit begins between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00
am and whose visit lasts in excess of six (6) hours.
A guest may stay in a residence hall no more than
two (2) nights per calendar month. A guest fee will
be charged to the resident for any guest whose stay
exceeds this limit. The University reserves the right
to deny access to any person.
Halogen Lamps. Halogen lamps of
any type are prohibited in the residence halls.
lllegal Drugs. No drugs, narcotics,
controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, including
bongs, pipes, and the like, may be possessed, used,
sold nor distributed at the University or in the
residence halls.
Immunizations. All new students
18 years or younger are required to show proof of
immunization against the hepatitis B virus. All students
are required to show proof of immunization against
measles and rubella. Students are required to visit
Student Health Services (SHS) during their first
semester to either show proof of immunization, or
to begin or complete their immunization series. Students
who do not comply with this immunization requirement
during their first semester will have a hold placed
on their registration. Students are also advised
that the meningococcal vaccine is available at Student
Health Services for a fee.
Lock-out Key and Card Policy. Lost
or stolen keys/cards must be immediately reported
at the hall’s front desk and a lock change
will be ordered. Resident will be billed $144 for
lost/stolen keys in all the residence halls except
Villa Alvarado, Cuicacalli and University Towers
(locks must be changed and new keys made). Resident
will be billed $164 to replace lost/stolen keys at
Villa Alvarado. Replacement of Cuicacalli and University
Towers keys will be billed $80. The cost to replace
a lost access card is $25. Residents must exercise
care in key and card use. Staff will assist residents
in room entry and the resident will be charged $25
per entry, regardless of reason for lock out. Staff
may not be readily available and the resident may
be required to wait. Repeated incidents may result
in judicial action.
Mistreatment of Staff. Threats,
harassment, abusive language, obscene gestures, touching,
and any other mistreatment of staff are grounds for
University judicial action, eviction and criminal
prosecution.
Noise. Noise is any sound, human
or otherwise.
a.
Quiet hours are observed from 9:00 pm
to 10:00 am, Sunday through Thursday, and from midnight
to 10:00 am Friday and Saturday. During quiet
hours, residents and guests must limit noise so that
it is not detectable outside of individual rooms. During
quiet hours, noise levels are also limited in all public
areas such as pools and quads.
b.During final examination
periods, all halls will observe quiet hours 24 hours
per day beginning at 9:00 pm two (2) days prior to
the University’s
first scheduled final examination and ending at the
close of the building and/or the end of the University’s
last scheduled final examination.
c.
During times not designated
as quiet hours, residents and their guests must limit
noise so as not to unreasonably disturb other residents. Loud
talking or group gatherings that disturb others are
not permitted.
d.
Amplified sound, playing of drums and
other loud instruments, as well as noisy games, electronics
etc. are prohibited at all times in the residence halls.
e.
The
noise policy also applies to loud talking and group
gatherings outside the residence halls.
f.
General custodial
and maintenance activities are exempted. Specific projects
performed by Contractors can start at 8:00 am.
Online Social Networks. While the University does not
routinely monitor online social networks, students will be held accountable
for postings depicting or describing violations of residence hall regulations
and campus policies.
Passive Involvement. Residents are
responsible for choices they make. In the presence
of a policy violation, residents may attempt to stop
the violation, contact residential staff and/or immediately
remove themselves from the situation and the vicinity
of the violation. If a resident chooses to remain
at the scene of a policy violation, he/she will be
included on the Incident Report and may also be held
accountable for a policy violation.
Pets. Animals of any kind, except
fish in a bowl up to 2-gallon capacity, are not allowed
in the residence hall rooms, in the hall common areas,
or on the premises (except by faculty or full-time
professional staff when approved by the Director
of Housing Administration and Director of Residential
Education). Residents may not feed/shelter stray
animals. Residents are obligated to tell hall staff
so appropriate action can be taken to remove and
protect the animal.
Photography. Persons in bedrooms,
bathrooms, and dressing areas are off limits to filming,
recording, and photography without specific resident
consent.
Physical Abuse and Harassment. Physical,
verbal and other abusive behavior, and threats of
physical abuse toward residents or staff are violations
of policy and will not be tolerated. Such conduct
may be grounds for immediate judicial action, removal
from the residence hall, eviction, and criminal prosecution.
Examples of prohibited conduct include sexual and
racial harassment, threats of violence, sexual assault,
fighting, punching, slapping, kicking, scratching
and pushing. Practical jokes and pranks or other
disruptions are prohibited in the campus community.
Pools. (See Swimming Pools.)
Public Health and Safety. The University
reserves the right to close the residence halls if
the State of California or the Chancellor of the
California State University system determines that
such a closure is required to protect the public
health and/or safety of residents.
Refrigerators. (See Appliances.)
Right to Enter. Staff shall have
the right to enter the premises of resident’s
room, for purposes of emergency, health, safety,
maintenance, management of applicable rules and regulations,
or for any other lawful purpose.
Safety/Security. Residents must
show their ID Card with their building’s security
sticker every time they enter the hall. Keys and
access cards are for residents only; lending a key,
access card, security sticker or ID is not allowed.
(See Lock-out Key and Card Policy.)
• Emergency
equipment, including fire alarms and smoke detectors are not to be tampered
with at any time. (See Fire Alarms.)
• Room
signs and directional signs are not to be removed.
• Public
doors are not to be propped open.
• All
apartments, suites and rooms are subject to regular safety and maintenance
inspections by the staff.
Scooters and Skateboarding. The use of scooters, roller skates,
roller blades, bicycles and skateboarding on or adjacent to Housing property
is prohibited and such users are subject to citation by University Police and
a fine.
SDSU Residential Housing Network Acceptable Use Policy. SDSU
provides high-speed Ethernet connections to all campus residential housing
complexes including the SDSU Residence Halls, Villa Alvarado Apartments and
Piedra del Sol. Internet access is not guaranteed and may not be available
to some residents under certain circumstances. University policy describes
what use is acceptable and appropriate for your residential network connection.
By connecting to or using a network connection in your residence, you agree
to abide by University policies. We strongly recommend that you review the
University’s Acceptable
Use Policy (AUP).
Judicial Procedures, Business Affairs, Academic Affairs, SDSU Human Resources,
or law enforcement officials as appropriate will adjudicate violations of the
Acceptable Use Policy. The SDSU Computing Security Officer may temporarily
suspend network privileges of any SDSU user while suspected violations are
being investigated or adjudicated, even if it affects network services of roommates.
If your network privileges are temporarily suspended, you must pay $50 to be
reconnected after the first violation and $75 after the second violation. Your
network privileges will be permanently revoked after the third violation. Depending
on the severity of the violation, your network privileges may be revoked after
one violation. Sanctions as a result of violations of these policies may result
in the following:
• Suspension
or revocation of RezCon privileges;
• University
judicial sanctions as prescribed by student, faculty or staff behavioral codes;
• Monetary
reimbursement to the University or other appropriate sources;
• Reassignment
or cancellation of the Student Housing License Agreement;
• Prosecution
under applicable civil or criminal laws.
Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings,
including residence halls, student rooms, lounges, recreation rooms, public
areas, hallways, stairwells, balconies, walkways and pool areas. Hookahs are
also prohibited in the residence halls. Smoking is prohibited in outdoor areas
within 20 feet of doorways, windows and ground level air intake structures.
Licensee accepts responsibility for informing visitors or guests of the University’s
no-smoking policy.
Solicitation. Solicitation of any kind, without prior approval
by the Director of Residential Education or his/her designee, is prohibited.
Door to door solicitation is prohibited at all times. Therefore, residents
are prohibited from knowingly or willfully permitting such persons from entering
the residence halls to solicit.
Space Heaters. (See Appliances.)
Surveillance Cameras. Unmonitored surveillance cameras may
be located in the residence hall elevators and other common areas (e.g., lobby,
lounge, laundry room, hallways, dining facilities, etc.) for the protection
of residents. Exterior cameras may monitor outside areas near the residence
halls.
Swimming Pools. Swimming in the three residence hall pools
is limited to residents and their guests (each resident is allowed one guest).
No lifeguard is on duty at any time and swimming is at your own risk. Pool
use hours are dawn to dusk each day except during Hall Council sponsored events
that must end by quiet hours. Portable swimming pools are prohibited in all
Residence Halls, Apartments, and grounds.
Theft. Theft of, or non-accidental damage to campus property,
or property in the possession of, or owned by, a member of the campus community,
is prohibited. This includes borrowing without specific prior approval.
Throwing Objects. Balls, sports equipment and any other item
may not be used inside the residence halls or in the Villa Alvarado and Aztec
Corner complexes and fire lanes. No object may be thrown or dropped from a
window or opening. Window screens must be left intact. (See Windows, Balconies
and Patios.)
Vandalism. Destruction or damage of property of the residence
halls or residents by a resident or guest is a violation of policy and will
result in judicial action and prosecution.
Unauthorized Entry or Use. Unauthorized entry into, unauthorized
use of, or misuse of personal or campus property is prohibited.
Utilities. All utilities are included, except at Villa Alvarado
and Aztec Corner apartment complexes. Air conditioning is not guaranteed. Students
living in the Villa Alvarado or Aztec Corner apartment complex will be billed
for their portion of the utility charges on their monthly Student Statement
eBill from the University Cashiers Office. In the event that there is
a significant increase in utility and/or water charges to the University, the
University reserves the right to impose a utility and/or water surcharge of
no more than five (5) percent of the cost of Licensee’s rent to all License
Agreements.
Weapons. Firearms, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, highly
flammable materials, weapons, projectile devices, guns or knives, or replica
weapons, or any other weapon or material or instrument which poses a risk of
damage or injury is strictly prohibited and a violation of the law.
DEFINITIONS (in all cases include, but are not limited to, the following):
• Firearms
- Any gun, rifle, pistol or handgun designed to fire bullets, BBs, pellets
or shots (including paint balls or darts) regardless of the propellant used.
This includes air-soft guns, ornamental rifles used for ROTC training, and “replica” weapons.
• Weapons
- Any instrument of combat possessed or carried for the purpose of inflicting
or threatening bodily injury, including a blackjack, slingshot, billy, sand
club, sandbag or metal knuckles.
• Knives - Dirks, daggers, ice picks, pocketknives,
or knives having a fixed blade longer than 2-1/2 inches (California
Penal Code 626.10). This does not apply to the lawful
use of cutlery and other eating implements used in food preparation or consumption.
(Also see Explosives/Flammables/Incense.)
Windows, Balconies and Patios. Window screens must
be left in place at all times. Screens are not to be removed, loosened
or altered. Residents will be billed $15 for breaking the seal on an
operable screen and will be billed the cost to replace, re-install or
repair damages (when applicable) to any screen. Residents may not exit
a room or suite through the windows except for emergency, safety and
security purposes. Hangings, partitions or curtains of any type may not
be used on balconies or patios. Unauthorized entry to other resident’s
rooms, windowsills, roofs, ledges, and locked balconies is prohibited.
Furniture, barbecues or bicycles may not be stored on balconies.