2021-22 Student Handbook
Residence Hall Policies and Guidelines Housing Eligibility A student must carry a minimum of 12 credits to reside in campus housing. However, residential students registered for less than 12 credits may reside in campus housing for the balance of a semester provided they also have approval from the Director of Residence Life.
sleep, study or generally not to be disturbed necessitates having quiet hours. Generally speaking, the sound level should be such that the music, voice, etc., should be contained within the living unit (room or suite). Quiet hours in ALL residence halls are 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday - Thursday; midnight to 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. During finals week, the staff enforces 24-hour quiet hours.
Students in their final academic year who are on pace to graduate may drop below full-time status and remain eligible for housing with approval from the Director of Residence Life.
Students being disturbed by excessive noise should talk with the resident making the disturbance. After this has been tried, he/she may solicit the aid of the Resident Assistant, Assistant Resident Director, or Resident Director. Students may file a formal complaint with the Director of Residence Life. It is the responsibility of all members of the section or floor to honor quiet hours.
Campus Room & Board Scholarship Proration Residence halls at UJ provide students with a living/learning environment that is an integral part of the total educational purpose of the university. The residence halls provide educational support services to the university by creating and maintaining a guided, group living experience for the personal, scholarship, and social improvement of the individual resident. Students with circumstances requiring additional consideration or accommodations should contact the Director of Residence Life.
Disrespect of quiet hours will typically result in a warning for the first offense. Serious or egregious action may result in an immediate fine and/or referral to the student conduct process. Residence Hall Sports The bouncing, throwing, or hitting of balls, other sports equipment, etc., is prohibited in the residence halls. Students will be held responsible for the damage. Ball playing is not allowed in the Kroeze Hall Courtyard. Nerf Guns, Water Guns, Air Soft Guns (and other such items) are not permitted in the residence halls. If they are found, they will be confiscated immediately. In addition, the student(s) will be charged for any damage to the residence hall caused by the use of a Nerf Gun, Water Gun, Air Soft Gun (and other such items).
All full-time UJ undergraduate students are encouraged to live on campus. Students wishing to live off of campus or opt out of the meal plan will have their total institutional scholarship package prorated. Proration calculations can be reviewed with the Office of Financial Aid. Students must submit the Campus Room and Board Scholarship Proration Application to the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students for approval. The following policies apply to all students who hold a residence hall contract and student and non-student visitors. These policies are in addition to and in conjunction with all other policies in this handbook and in other policy documentation published by the University. Violation of these policies will be treated in the same regard as any other violation of the Standards of Conduct. Quiet Hours Quiet Hours: Respecting others’ rights to
Commercial Sales Residence hall rooms are for personal use only. Students are not allowed to conduct commercial sales in residence halls. Campus telephones and post office boxes are for personal use and they are not to be used for business purposes.
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Common Areas Common areas such as hallways, recreation rooms, lounges, rest rooms and kitchens are
