Boise State University Housing

ALCOHOL
1) There is NO alcohol permitted (regardless of age) in the residence halls. Students (regardless of age), may not possess and/or display empty alcohol containers (cans, funnels, bottles, displays, cases, bongs, keg caps, etc.). Containers will be considered evidence of use and/or consumption and may be confiscated. Bars or bar structures are not permitted in University Housing.

2) Anyone found in a room where alcohol is present will be held responsible for consuming alcohol.

3) Students may not purchase, provide or make alcohol available to underage students and/or their guests.

4) Public intoxication is NOT considered a responsible contribution to the community and therefore is inconsistent with University and University Housing standards. Public intoxication is considered a violation of University Housing policy and may be defined as a person who, having consumed alcoholic beverages, experiences a loss of the normal use of his or her mental and/or physical faculties. This includes, but is not limited to, slurred speech, loss of motor coordination, aggression, loss of memory, contributing to loud noise, abusive behavior, damage to property and any situations which result in a student being transported by emergency personnel due to concern for their safety.

5) Possession and/or consumption of alcohol are prohibited in any public area of University owned buildings or grounds. Therefore, alcohol is not allowed on landings, laundry room, lounges, balconies/decks, in the parking lots and outside University Housing facilities on University grounds.

6) Kegged (tapped) beer, other common containers of alcohol (e.g. punch, party balls, etc.), and other large quantities of alcohol are prohibited in all University Housing facilities, including University Suites. A common source of alcohol is any amount of alcohol that is shared with others. Parties and/or any gathering where alcohol is shared are prohibited.

7) A person is considered in violation of University Housing’s policy on alcohol use if his or her personal alcohol consumption infringes upon the rights of other persons or property, including disturbances caused by medical transports of inebriated students.

8) Drinking games, which foster an atmosphere of irresponsible consumption, can lead to injury. They are strictly prohibited and will lead to severe sanctions. [back]

COHABITATION
Cohabitation is strictly prohibited. It is acceptable to have a guest and host that person for a short time while they visit, although it is essential that roommates/suitemates discuss the presence of visitors and come to a reasonable agreement about guest visits.

1) Cohabitation is defined as the continued presence of someone staying in a room that is not assigned to them, using the room as if it were their own, or staying beyond a reasonable visiting time.

2) Visitors must limit their stay in a resident room for no more than 2 consecutive nights, in a one week period, regardless if the roommate/suitemates are agreeable to the arrangement.

3) Disciplinary action will be taken against any resident whose guest(s) interferes with their roommate’s right of entry into their room or their ability to study and/or sleep within their room. [back]

COOPERATION WITH UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
All University Housing staff members are Boise State University officials. Residents are required to comply with lawful orders or reasonable requests from any University official. Verbal, physical, or emotional abuse directed at any staff member will not be tolerated and will subject the offending student(s) to University conduct proceedings. [back]

DISRUPTION AND ENDANGERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY
In facilities such as University Housing, where a large number of students are living in a condensed amount of space, such disruptions can have a profound effect on the living environment of others. All students have the right to have reasonable expectations of the hall environment in which they live will be conducive to studying, sleeping and basic daily living activities. Any student or guest that behaves in a way that is disruptive to the community or endangers the safety of themselves or others will be subject to disciplinary measures. [back]

GUESTS AND ESCORTING OF GUESTS
As a member of the University Housing community, you are responsible for the conduct of any guest that is not a part of that community. A guest is defined as: any visitor that does not live in the room in which they are visiting, including those residential students that live in the same building.

Guest Registration
In the interest of safety and security of visitors to the Housing community, residents who wish to host a guest must register their guest at the residence hall desk (photo ID is required). Guest registration applies at all times and is not limited to overnight guests. Non-residential guests must carry a copy of their registration form with them at all times during their visit and present it upon the request of a University Official. During those times when the residence hall desk is closed, residents can complete a registration form for their guest and place the desk copy in the “after hours” registration box. The desk staff will confirm registration of the guest with the host/hostess when the desk reopens.

Responsibility of Guests
1) Guests must be escorted at all times by their host. They must be escorted in and out of the building and remain with the resident during their time in the building. Guests without an escort will be asked to leave the building. NEVER agree to escort someone you don’t know personally. In addition, for the security of the community, don’t open the door or allow entry into the building to someone you do not know.

2) Residents are responsible for educating their guests on policies and procedures of the building they are visiting. Residents are responsible for all actions of their guests, whether or not they are aware of the conduct, and will be held accountable for violation of policies committed by guests as if they, the resident, also committed the violation.

3) Guests may be required to leave the residence halls and campus by a University Official at any time.

4) Guests must adhere to all University Housing and University policies. If your guest is involved in a University or Residence Hall policy violation, you must take immediate action to stop the behavior and report it.

5) Residents are encouraged to limit their guests to persons who are at least 16 years of age, even if the guest is an immediate family member (e.g., younger sibling), in order to maintain the safety, security, and expectations of the community. [back]

HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION & BULLYING
University Housing believes that people are individually and collectively responsible for their own behavior and accountable for their own actions in their physical communities and virtual communities (e.g. Myspace and Facebook). Bigotry and intolerance do not have a place within our communities, nor does the denigration of another human being. Verbal or written abuse, threats, intimidation, violence, or other forms of harassing behavior will not be tolerated against any resident, staff member, student, or guest in our facilities. Humor, ignorance, anger, alcohol, drugs, or substance abuse will not be accepted as an excuse, reason, or rationale for this behavior.

It is essential that students are able to live free from coercive, abusive or bullying behaviors that create undue stress and interfere with another person’s ability to sleep, study, and succeed in their goals. At no time is it acceptable for roommates, suitemates, or community members to act in a way that creates a hostile environment for someone else. Bullying behaviors can include but are not limited to repeated hurtful comments, moving another’s belonging in their room/suite or community space, or leaving negative notes for others – all made with the intention of creating a hostile environment to solicit a harmful reaction or result.

If you feel that you have been harassed, discriminated against or bullied by another student, staff member, or have received annoying or inappropriate phone or verbal abuse, please contact your Resident Director or the Affirmative Action office immediately. [back]

ILLEGAL DRUGS
Boise State University takes the issue of drug use and/or possession very seriously. Anyone found in possession and/or use of drugs including drug paraphernalia will face serious disciplinary and/or criminal charges that may include removal from Housing and referral to the Student Conduct system. In the case of marijuana, the odor of marijuana is sufficient evidence for a referral to the student conduct system and possible removal from University Housing. [back]

QUIET HOURS & COURTESY HOURS
University Housing seeks to provide an environment free from undue noise in which residents can pursue their educational goals, sleep, and study. It is essential that students monitor their noise levels and consider the larger community when engaging in activities that create loud noise. Courtesy hours are in effect when quiet hours are not. During courtesy hours, residents are expected to maintain a level of quiet conducive to community living and respond courteously to other residents’ and staff requests for quiet. Noise should not be heard more than two (2) doors away.

Quiet Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 10:00pm-9:00am
Friday and Saturday: 12:00am-9:00am

1) Noise should be reduced to minimum and not heard outside the room or above or below resident rooms.
2) Amplified music, noise out of a window or speakers directed outside of a room are not allowed unless part of an official University Housing sponsored event. Contact your Resident Director for permission to use amplified music at a level beyond that which is proper for your room.
3) Residents may play musical instruments during courtesy hours as long as it is not distracting. Practice rooms are located in the Morrison Center for Performing Arts for extended needs.
4) Residents should be cooperative and respectful when any community member asks another member to lower their music, TV, voices, etc.

Finals Week
Monday-Sunday 24 hour quiet hours

During finals week, all of the halls will have expanded quiet hours to create an enhanced study atmosphere. Students should maintain an extraordinary level of quiet at all times during this time period and plan on taking any “loud activities” out of the residence halls. Noise disruptions during this time will be dealt with quickly and seriously. Students who do not comply may be asked to leave the residence halls [back]