Housing Regulations At High Point University, we want to enhance the academic environment by providing students with a well-maintained, safe, and positive living experience. Each of our residents will live in a shared environment that makes it necessary to have procedures in place that serve as standards for resident behavior. These policies are not in any way meant to hinder you but to protect each student and the community environment. If you have any questions at any time, please seek assistance from your Resident Assistant or Resident Director or visit the Office of Student Life. Bicycles. Bicycles should be stored in designated areas only. Bicycles are not permitted in stairwells or hallways because they often cause damage to buildings, because they can be a safety hazard, and because they can hinder custodial staff. Outdoor bike racks are provided throughout the campus for your convenience. While the registration of bicycles is not required, students may register a bicycle at the Security desk in the R.G. Wanek Center. Confiscation. Where prohibited by university policy or by federal, state, or municipal statutes, the university reserves the right to confiscate personal property, including, but not limited to, safes, lock boxes, appliances, pets, weapons, drug paraphernalia, flammable items, and materials which compromise the health, safety, or security of residents. Property confiscated by the Office of Safety and Security will not be returned. Combustible Materials. Almost every year, some campus somewhere in the United States experiences a major fire in a residence hall, and the loss of life as a result of such fires occurs too frequently. Most fires in university residence halls result from smoking or from the careless use of electrical equipment, including desk lamps which touch flammable materials.
As a community, we must work intentionally and universally to prevent such tragedies on the campus of High Point University. Simple precautions can save lives. Candles. You may not burn or possess candles or other substances, including incense, in the residence hall. Candle warmers of any kind are prohibited. Christmas Trees. Only UL approved artificial trees are permitted, and they may be used only in student rooms, study areas, or hall lounges. No trees may be placed in corridors, exits or hallways. In student rooms, the height of the tree must not exceed six feet. All lights must be UL approved and free of broken or frayed wiring. All Christmas decorations must be taken down prior to the winter break. Decorations. Except for flameresistant curtains on windows, you may not hang flammable materials from ceilings, lights, or walls, even on festive occasions, such as Halloween. Such decorations have been specifically prohibited by the Fire Marshal. Grills. The use or posession of propane/ charcoal grills is strictly prohibited in and around all University Residence Halls as well as all University Owned Houses.
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