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ALCOHOL and
DRUGS
The full
alcohol
policy is available on-line and in the Student Handbook.
Under this policy, students who are 21 or older may possess and
consume alcohol (beer and wine only) in a residence hall room where
at least one resident of the room is of legal drinking age. Only
those students who are of age may possess and consume alcohol in the
residence halls. The policy prohibits providing alcohol to minors,
possession of alcohol containers, public intoxication, and
consumption in public areas. The only other location on campus where
alcohol is permitted (beer and wine only) is the Tigers' Den in the
Coates University Center.
Click here to see the policy updates for 2009-2010.
Trinity
University prohibits the use, possession, manufacture, sale, or
distribution by its students of any illegal drug (or drugs) in any
amount or paraphernalia (including “hookahs”), regardless of
location. Similarly, any act that results in another person
involuntarily or unknowingly consuming any illegal drug (or drugs)
is prohibited. The University offers counseling and referrals for
treatment of drug abuse. These services are offered by Counseling
Services on a confidential basis to members of the University
community who seek such assistance.
APPLIANCES
Because of the danger of
fire, necessary restrictions must be placed on use of electrical
appliances in rooms and extreme caution taken. Fans, irons, hot
pots, coffee makers, hair dryers, clocks, and entertainment units
are permitted. Food preparation appliances such as toasters and hot
plates are not allowed, nor are any appliances, including some
popcorn poppers and heaters, with an exposed heating element. The
only refrigerator and microwave units of any kind permitted in the
residence halls are the University provided Microfridge units.
BALCONIES
Because many balconies of
student rooms and walkways are in public view, balconies/walkways
must be kept neat, uncluttered, and safe. Items on balconies must
be wholly contained within the balcony (including decorative lights,
flags, tapestries, etc.). Items on walkways may not interfere with
normal pedestrian traffic and ashtrays on balconies must be
emptied/cleaned regularly.
The following
items are the only items permitted on balconies and walkways:
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All-weather
furniture and hammocks
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Plants
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Wind
chimes, wind socks, sun catchers
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String
lights, in-season holiday decorations
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Bicycles
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One small
milk crate for short-term use (placed next to wall).
The following
items are permitted on private balconies only and are not
permitted on walkways:
University
furniture may not be left unattended on the balconies/walkways.
Obstructing the view of the balcony from the outside by hanging
items (flags, towels, tapestries, etc.) over the railing or propping
objects against it is strictly prohibited. Writing or painting on
windows or use of decorative substances such as fake snow, is
prohibited.
Students who
share responsibility for a balcony are encouraged to communicate
with one another about items placed on the balcony area. All
students who live adjacent to a balcony will be held responsible for
splitting fines, or if they choose, reimbursing one another for
fines resulting from violations. Staff members will issue fines
without warning. If violations are not corrected within 24 hours,
additional fines and referral for judicial action will ensue.
Building ledges that may only be accessed from a student room
through a window are not considered balconies. Residents may not
climb onto nor place property onto these areas, even if there are
railings on the ledges.
EXCESSIVE NOISE
To maintain residential
areas conducive to an academic environment, all residents are
expected to maintain reasonable courtesy hours within and in the
vicinity of the residence halls at all times. Amplified musical
instruments and drums are not permitted. To ensure that residents
may adequately sleep and study in their rooms, quiet hours are in
effect from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. seven days per week. During
reading days and final exams, quiet hours will be in effect 24 hours
a day. While Residential Life staff and Campus Security will enforce
the noise policy, residents are expected to notify others directly
about disturbances. In that spirit, we ask that all residents comply
with reasonable requests from neighbors related to noise.
GUESTS and VISITATION
Residents may host visitors provided that all residents of the
room consent to the visitation. Students are not permitted to host
overnight guests of the opposite sex. In order for the University
staff to be able to respond appropriately in cases of emergency,
students are asked to inform resident assistants whenever a
non-resident is staying overnight in a University residence hall. No
resident student may provide overnight lodging on-campus for more
than three nights in succession without the approval of the
residential life coordinator who supervises his/her respective
residence hall.
MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY REGULATIONS
Due to the extreme fire
hazard, candles of any kind, halogen lamps, containers of flammable
liquids, grills, incense, as well as other devices with open flames,
are prohibited in the residence halls. Because of the hazards to
persons walking below, as well as the litter created, objects may
not be thrown or dropped from balconies, walkways, roofs, or other
above-ground level areas. Students are required to evacuate the
building when the fire alarm sounds, including during drills. Any
student who props open or tampers with a locked exterior residence
hall door will be subject to a minimum fine of $200 and/or
relocation to another residence hall or eviction.
PETS
No pets, other than small
fish or service animals, are allowed. Charges for room fumigation
will be made to any residents who have housed a pet, following
removal of the animal.
POSTING
Residents may post and
display items (except neon lights) on the outside of room doors,
areas immediately adjacent to room doors, inside room windows, and
on the inside of sliding glass doors. Since these are communal
areas, considerate judgment, sensitivity to others, and adherence to
the University’s harassment and respect should be considered in the
selection of displayed materials. Residents are encouraged to
directly inform others or those in the immediate community if they
find posted items to be offensive. All posted materials should be
kept neat and in accordance with University standards. Residents
will be asked to remove items that are weathered, tattered, or
sloppily displayed. The Residential Life staff reserves the right to
remove items that are aesthetically unacceptable or in violation of
any University policy. Welcome signs may remain posted for the two
weeks following residence hall opening. Greek-issued signs posted
during new member orientation may remain within a time period to be
determined between the Greek Council and the Residential Life staff.
Residents are responsible for damage and cleaning charges that
result from any items posted or displayed in or around their own
rooms.
SMOKING
All student rooms and
public areas in the residence halls are designated as non-smoking
areas. Smoking is allowed only on balconies, walkways, and ramps.
VEHICLES
No motorized vehicles, such
as motorcycles or mopeds, are allowed in university residence halls
or on balconies.
WEAPONS
The unauthorized
carrying or possession of any type of weapon or firearm on the
premises of Trinity University is strictly prohibited. This
prohibition expressly includes those persons licensed to carry
concealed firearms. For purposes of this policy, the premises of
Trinity University are defined as any property, building, or portion
of a building or property that Trinity owns or occupies, whether on
a temporary or permanent basis, and any off-site premises where
Trinity is conducting any activity sponsored by Trinity. This
includes all parking lots, parking areas, sidewalks and walkways,
and all Trinity vehicles and equipment.
For a full list of campus policies,
visit the
Dean of Students webpage.
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