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Residence_Life_Guide_2024-25

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 5
RESIDENCE HALL DUTY PHONE NUMBERS 5
Reslife@NorthernLive a New Experience 6
Residence Halls 7
Residence Hall Staff 8
Residential Living 9
South Dakota Board of Regents’ Housing Policy 9
Housing Contract 10
Check-in/Check-out Procedures 10
Keys 10
Hall Closing - Vacation Periods 11
Room Departure 11
Moving Out/Checking Out 12
Room Damages 12
Room Changes/Move-On Days 12
Room Consolidation 13
Single Rooms 13
Room Selection Process 13
Roommates 13
Emergency/Maintenance Procedures 14
Maintenance Request Procedures 14
On-Duty Personnel 15
Campus Security Officer 15
Accident and Illness 15
Parking 15
Insurance 15
Fire 16
Tornadoes 16
Missing Person Policy 16
Campus Alert System 17
Residence Life Services 17
Air Conditioning 17
Cable TV 17
Counseling Services 17
Energy Conservation 17
Health & Wellness Center 18
Kitchenettes 18
Laundry Services 19
Mail Service 19
Main Lobbies & Floor Lounges 19
Residence Hall Association 19
Residence Hall Programs 19
Residence Hall Meetings 20
Security 20
Resident’s Rights, Responsibilities& Standards of Behavior 21
RESIDENT BILL OF RIGHTS 21
RESIDENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES 22
STANDARDS OF RESIDENT BEHAVIOR 22
Housing Rules and Regulations 24
Adhesives, Pins, and Tacks 24
Advertising/Soliciting 24
Air Conditioners 24
Alcoholic Beverages, Containers & Paraphernalia 25
Appliances 25
Athletics in the Halls 25
Bicycles/Motorcycles 26
Building Entry 26
Bulletin Boards and Posters 26
Candles, Incense and Warmers 26
Cohabitation 26
Common Areas/Public Areas 26
Common Area/Public Area Damages 26
Computer Usage 27
Damage Billing 27
Decorations 27
Door Tampering 28
Drugs 28
Escort Policy 28
Extension Cords/Surge Protectors 28
Failure to Comply 29
False Alarms 29
File Sharing 29
Finals Week Perpetual Quiet Hours 29
Fire Codes – City and State 29
Fire Drills 29
Fire Equipment Misuse 30
Fireworks and Explosives 30
Furniture 30
Gambling 30
Guest Policy 30
Harassments/Physical Abuse 30
Keys 31
LED Light Strips 31
Light Fixtures 31
Littering/Throwing Objects 31
Lobby Furniture 31
Lofts 31
Musical Instruments 32
Noise and Disruption 32
Quiet/Courtesy Hours 32
Pets 32
Recording Devices 32
Refrigerators 33
Room Changes 33
Room Entry and Search 33
Screen Removal 34
Service/Assistance Animal Policy 34
Smoking Restrictions 35
Stereos, TVs, and Radios 35
Storage 35
Students Carrying Less Than 6 Credit Hours 36
Student Success 36
Tampering with Safety Equipment 36
Theft 36
Traffic Signs and Other Objects Obviously Not Property of Students 36
Trash 36
Vandalism 36
Visitation 36
Weapons 36
Window and Door Decorations 37
NSU Dining Services 38
Meal Plan Serving Hours 39
Appendix A Residence Hall Damages Charge Schedule 41

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