Residence_Life_Guide_21-22

- 36 - Students Carrying Less Than 6 Credit Hours Students whose course load falls below 6 credit hours need special permission to remain in the residence hall. This permission is granted by the Director of Residence Life. Requests for removal from the hall will be submitted to the Director of Residence Life. Student Success It is an expectation of the Office of Residence Life that all students living on campus are showing progress to a successful completion of their college degree. Should a resident demonstrate an unwillingness or lack of desire to obtain this goal, the Office of Residence Life reserves the right to remove that student from housing. Tampering with Safety Equipment Tampering with, misuse of, or removal of a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm or fire alarm equipment will result in serious disciplinary action since such an act may endanger the lives and safety of others. Theft Theft or illegal possession of any property of the University, a member of the University community, or of any campus visitor is subject to disciplinary action. Traffic Signs and Other Objects Obviously Not Property of Students Such objects found in our residence halls will be confiscated by the hall staff for return to the proper owners or make a determination regarding the possession of the property. Possession of such items is illegal. Trash All students are responsible for removing their trash from the building to the dumpster. Residents are not allowed to take room trash to the public bathrooms or lobbies for disposal. Vandalism Vandalism to University facilities or property will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Persons who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action and may be referred to the Aberdeen Police. Visitation Visitation hours in residence halls at NSU are 24/7 for all residents and guests. Cohabitation and overnight guest policies reflect student privileges, rather than student rights, and will be evaluated on an on-going basis by student leaders and staff to ensure that the well-being of the greater residence hall community is served. Individual students shall have the option of making a written request to the Director of Residence Life to move to a more restrictive living situation. Such a move will be permitted only on a space- available basis. Residents are required to escort their guests at all times. Weapons Weapons are not allowed in the Northern State University residence halls. They may be stored in vehicles in the parking lot, but not in student’s rooms. Additionally, ammunition is not allowed in the residence halls. Weapons include, but are not limited to the following: anything containing powders or acid, handguns, gas guns, metal knuckles, gravity knives, knives with blades longer than six inches, any switch blade knives, nun chucks, throwing stars, firearm silencers, machine guns, short rifles, short shotguns, blow guns, flame throwers, hand grenades, bow and arrows,