Residence_Life_Guide_21-22

- 26 - Athletics in the Halls Skateboarding, rollerblading, skating, and throwing Frisbees or other projectiles, including Nerf guns, in residence halls is inconsiderate of the safety of others and is not allowed. Also, outdoor sports such as golf, lacrosse, baseball, hockey, soccer, football, and any others under the judgement of hall staff are not allowed in residence halls (unless they are part of a hall sponsored activity). Bicycles/Motorcycles Bicycles may be stored in the student’s room, if agreeable with both roommates. Storage is not allowed with ceiling hooks. Bicycles are not to be ridden in the residence halls. At the end of the school year students must take bicycles with them. Bicycles left in Bike Racks for an extended period of time, may be removed by facilities. Motorcycles and mopeds may not be stored in any housing facility and should be parked in designated parking areas. Building Entry Entering or exiting through windows is prohibited. Guests are to enter and exit through designated entrances only. Propping doors open is strictly prohibited. Students who engage in propping doors will be subject to disciplinary action . Bulletin Boards and Posters Bulletin board space is to be used primarily for promoting hall programs, information on campus events, and educational material provided by hall staff for the overall development of the students. All posters and advertisements on bulletin boards on campus must be approved by the staff in the Office of Residence Life (Student Center Room 222). All off-campus organizations or other persons who wish to advertise an event, service, or product must post only on the board by the Post Office in the Student Center. Candles, Incense and Warmers Burning candles and incense, or candles with burnt wicks, are not permitted in student rooms due to the danger of fire caused by the open flame. Students can utilize candle warmers in their rooms with the understanding that they are turned off when the students have left the room. Any candle being used with a candle warmer must have the wick removed . Please see the Northern State University Student Handbook for more information involving fire policy violations and sanctions. Cohabitation Cohabitation is not permitted under any circumstances. Cohabitation is defined as the regular and/or steady presence of a guest (typically more than 3 consecutive nights, however multiple nights within a semester may be viewed as cohabitation). Violations of the cohabitation policy may result in disciplinary action. Common Areas/Public Areas Personal belongings are not to be left in the bathrooms, kitchens, studies, lounges, hallways, stairwells, or any other public areas due to health and safety concerns. Any personal items found in these areas will be removed. The University is not responsible for items left in common areas. Common Area/Public Area Damages Students are responsible for any loss or damage to the furniture, furnishings, equipment, buildings or grounds of Northern State whether caused by the student or that student's personal guests through their careless, accidental, or intentional conduct. This loss or damage indicated above includes corridor and bathroom areas in the residence hall in which the student lives. When the loss or damage cannot be clearly identified as the responsibility of any individual or specific group of