Residence Halls

RESIDENCE LIFE

Residence Life

GOAL

Ensure a safe return to on-campus living and learning in university housing.

We believe that building community is an essential part of the college experience. Residential living provides a unique experience of being in close proximity to students of varying personalities, interests and cultural backgrounds. This affords a wealth of learning and an opportunity for personal growth and relationship building. It is our goal to encourage social interactions while being able to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in student living spaces. Our residence life, health and wellness, and facilities teams have been working closely together to prevent, monitor and trace infection outbreak among resident students.

SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

All social interactions are encouraged to be held outside or in a larger space. Residence halls will only be open to residents of those facilities. Visitors will not be allowed in residential rooms, and residential lobbies will have limited occupancy based on CDC recommendations. Additional inviting spaces will be created outdoors with permanent tents and activities, such as corn hole, spike ball, etc. Open dorms will be discontinued for the fall semester.

CLEANING POLICIES

We are ensuring all residence halls will have dedicated housekeeping staff to take other health and safety measures in cleaning. Residents are also encouraged to frequently clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

However, students can also play an essential role in maintaining a clean and safe environment within their dorm room. According to CDC guidelines, to mitigate the spread, students should stay at least 6 feet apart from each other in living spaces. Students are encouraged to not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups or utensils. Sinks can be a source for infection and students should avoid placing toothbrushes in the sinks. Totes can be used for personal items so that they do not touch the bathroom countertop. Residents are encouraged to wipe down bathroom surfaces before and after use.

COMMON AREAS

University members are required to wear masks in common areas where they are not able to maintain 6 feet social distancing from one another. Within their residence halls, students are expected to wear masks while walking in indoor hallways and utilizing shared bathrooms.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

As with all of our facilities, students will be asked to continue to maintain social distancing (at least 6 feet apart). Within these facilities, students will be required to wear masks. The number of students who can access the facility will also be restricted. Disinfectant wipes will be provided in the laundry rooms in order for students to wipe down the appliances after each use.