2012-13 Tulane Student Guide

Holiday decorations must not hang from or touch any light fixtures or fire safety equipment. Only three strands of lights can be linked together per electrical outlet, and live holiday trees are not permitted. Decorations should not block doorways or windows. Any organic materials used for holiday decorations (ex. pumpkins/jack-o-lanterns) must be disposed of in a timely manner to avoid damage due to decay.

2.21 Smoking: Smoking in a non-designated area in or adjacent to residential communities is prohibited.

2.22 Solicitation Policy: Solicitation is prohibited within the residential community lobbies, common areas, or door-to-door. Distributing printed materials in the residential communities is prohibited. This includes items (with the exception of emergency evacuation materials) being slid under doorways.

Items must be approved by the Administrative Operations Manager of HRL. Area bulletin boards are provided in most communities for items to be posted. Items posted are subject to be taken down at the Area Director’s discretion. If one is interested in posting throughout the building, you must receive written approval from the Administrative Operations Manager of HRL. 2.23 Storing Vehicles: Parking or storing a bike, motorcycle, or scooter in an unauthorized area, including but not limited to: stairwells, hallways, lounges, balconies, trees, plants, public seating fixtures, sign posts, electrical fixtures, or railings is prohibited. All bicycles must be registered with the Tulane Police Department (TUPD) and properly display a valid Tulane bicycle registration sticker. Registration is required by the University. Unregistered bicycles will be removed by TUPD and may be returned to the student upon registration.

2.24 Theft: Theft of university owned furniture or property is prohibited.

2.25 Throwing Objects: Throwing or shooting objects from windows or balconies is prohibited.

2.26 Trash Regulations: Failure to remove trash and/or recycling to designated trash containers is prohibited.

2.27 Trespassing: Attempting to gain access or trespassing in a residential community when closed for break periods is prohibited.

2.28 Unauthorized Access and Use of Common Areas: Students are prohibited from entering restricted access areas unless specifically authorized to do so by Residence Life Staff. These areas may include, but are not limited to: community front desks, roofs, attics, staff apartments, or machine/storage rooms. Forced or unauthorized entry into any residence halls or residents’ room is prohibited, as well as entering a bathroom designated for the gender/sex. Formal group activities in common areas without proper authorization from Residence Life Staff are also prohibited. Common lounges and study lounges may be reserved through the community front desk.

2.29 Unauthorized Room Change: Moving to a residential community room without the written approval from an HRL administrator is prohibited.

2.30 Window Screens: Intentionally removing screens from windows is prohibited.

2.31 Vacating Residence Halls: Residents must vacate their residence hall room according to the posted schedule. It is expected that students evacuate the building no later than 24 hours after their last final exam, or building closure time set forth by Residence Life Staff, at the end of each semester (whichever is sooner). A fine will be assessed to residents if not checked out in the proper manner.

An additional fine will be assessed to residents if they have not vacated by the scheduled closing of the residence halls. Please contact your Residence Life Staff if you have questions about vacating your room. This includes students that withdraw from the University or are placed on residential probation.

2.32 Vandalism: Residents should take proper care of their building and its furnishings. Vandalism will bring disciplinary actions. Students witnessing any act of vandalism and/or who may know the identity of the responsible person(s) should notify a Residence Life Staff member. Examples of vandalism include, but are not limited to: water fights, removal or destruction of peepholes, tearing, burning or removal of posters or bulletin board displays, public urination/defecation, tampering with door or window locks or any other damage to University or personal property. Housing and Residence Life 146 • University Facilities and Properties Policies and Procedures 2012–2013