Community Living

Behavior in the Residence Hall

Appropriate behavior is required at all times. Excessive noise or rowdiness will not be tolerated. All audio equipment, CD players, radios, etc. must be kept at low volume.

Any physical force, violence, or other behavior (such as threats) that has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s personal safety or participation in a sponsored activity and causes the person to have reasonable apprehension that harm is about to occur, is prohibited.

Harassing behavior, which includes threats or damage to another’s property is prohibited.

Crimes Against Persons

Police are called in all instances. These instances include any form of assault.

Discrimination

Acts of discrimination or discriminatory harassment based upon an individual’s race, sec, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, handicap, Vietnam-era veteran status or sexual orientation are a serious violation of University Housing policy.

Elevators

Tampering with or misuse of elevator alarms, emergency call buttons or calling 911 from an elevator telephone, except in an emergency, is against the law. Penalties are enforced.

False Alarms or Tampering with Fire Equipment

Pulling a false alarm or tampering with fire equipment is against the law. It is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of $500. Penalties are enforced.

Illegal Substances

Alcohol. In compliance with Michigan Stat Law, no person under 21 years of age may possess, distribute, or consume alcoholic beverages in the residence halls.

Drugs. The University of Michigan and University Housing will not tolerate drug use in the residence halls. Possession and use of illegal drugs is against the law.

Prohibited Items

Fireworks, explosives, and all weapons are absolutely prohibited in the residence halls.

Drug-related paraphernalia. The use or presence in the residence halls is strictly prohibited.

The use of incense, candles, oil lamps or other open flames including lighters, matches, smoke bombs, snaps, etc. are strictly prohibited.

Halogen lamps or laser pointers are dangerous. Their use or presence in the residence halls is strictly prohibited.

 Appliances such as hot plates or any cooking appliance with exposed heating elements, toaster ovens, toasters and oil-based popcorn poppers are absolutely prohibited.

Personal Property

The University of Michigan assumes no responsibility for any personal belongings. Rooms should be thoroughly checked before departure.

Smoking

University of Michigan buildings are smoke free. Smoking anywhere in a residence hall including rooms is strictly prohibited.

Telephones

Calling 911 from a room, except in an emergency is against the law. Telephone harassment is illegal and is investigated by Department of Public Safety personnel. Penalties are enforced.

Vandalism

All residence room contents have been inventoried. Theft or damages to a residence hall room or University property are assessed and charged equally to those deemed responsible. Charges will also be assessed if excessive cleaning of a room, bathroom, lounge or public area is required.

Video Camera Surveillance

Digital security camera units may be in operation at all residence hall entrances and loading docks.

Windows

Tampering with or removing window screens or throwing anything out the window is prohibited.

Using any window for the purpose of accessing or exiting a room or building (other than emergency egress) is strictly prohibited and may result in a criminal prosecution for illegal entry and/or home invasion.

Removal of Food from Dining Halls

Residents and guests are not permitted to remove food or any dining room service items such as silverware, plates, glasses, or cups from a dining hall. Such removal is considered theft. Residents and guests are permitted to leave the dining room with a small amount of hand-held food, such as an ice cream cone or piece of fruit, which they are in the process of eating.