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Halls, lounges, kitchenettes, stoves and microwaves in residence halls must be kept clean and clear of litter and debris. Trash and/or garbage must be placed either in the garbage receptacle within the apartment or in the dumpsters provided in each area near the apartments and in each trash room on each residence hall floor. All furnishings, fixtures, walls, ceilings and living unit surfaces are to be kept clean and free of damage.
Occupancy Policy These limits have been defined for the safety of residents. Exceeding the capacity may result in structural damage to floors, ceilings, and balconies. The cost of repairs will be the responsibility of the resident. Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls. A maximum of 9 persons may occupy a room at any time. Evergreen Hall. A maximum of 4 times the number of residents who live in the unit may occupy the unit at any time. Cougar Village. A maximum of 20 persons may occupy a first floor apartment, a maximum of 11 persons may occupy a second floor apartment, a maximum of 5 persons may occupy a balcony. Guest Policies Residents are responsible for the actions of their guests (including financial responsibility for damages) at all times. Residents should inform their guests of University Housing policies and make sure they adhere to them. A guest is defined as anyone (friend or family member) who is not an assigned resident of the living unit they are visiting and is voluntarily allowed admittance by a contracted resident of that living unit. In Bluff, Prairie, Woodland and Evergreen Halls, guests must be signed in at the front desk and must be escorted by their host at all times while in the living areas of University Housing. Guests include friends, parents and relatives. All guests high school age and above must leave a valid picture I.D. Guests in Cougar Village do not need to be registered at the Commons. A guest may not use a resident’s key or Cougar Card. Failure to properly register and/ or escort visitors may result in loss of hosting privileges. Guests who violate University Housing policies may be asked to leave at any time. In all University Housing facilities, guests who are not registered overnight guests must leave by 2 a.m. Overnight Guests An overnight guest is defined as an individual who is visiting in any living unit past 2 a.m. For those individuals living in residences halls, any individual living in the same hall that does not reside in the room is considered an overnight guest. In Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls the appropriate paperwork must be submitted to host an overnight guest. In order to have an overnight guest approved in Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls, you must obtain a “Residence Hall Overnight Guest Registration” form from your front desk. The form must be completed and submitted either upon or prior to your guest(s) arrival on campus. You will need your roommate’s signature on the “Residence Hall Overnight Guest Registration” form. Please note, these signatures are verified by the staff and forgery of
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