ACCESSORY TO MISCONDUCT

Encouraging, permitting, or assisting another to participate in any act that could subject them to discipline is prohibited.

ALCOHOL

Unsafe alcohol use and the resulting consequences have a significant negative impact on campus life and impair an individual’s clarity of thought, verbal and perceptual acuity, and mental alertness. Members and guests of the community are expected to take responsibility for their drinking behavior and for the consequences of alcohol consumption. Individuals are strongly encouraged to call for medical assistance for themselves or others who may be dangerously intoxicated.

Eligible Age

All residents and their guests must be 21 years of age to possess, consume, transport, or store alcohol. No person may manufacture, sell, furnish, or give any alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21.

Inability to Care

The inability to exercise care for one’s own safety or the safety of others due in whole or part to alcohol consumption is considered a violation of the alcohol policy.

Containers

No one, regardless of age, may have an open container of alcohol (e.g., can, bottle, cup) in a public area at any time. A public place is anywhere other than a bedroom, suite, or apartment. Any alcohol containers, including those that are empty, are prohibited in any room in which a person under the age of 21 resides. Kegs (including those which are empty or untapped) or any item used to facilitate the rapid consumption or distribution of alcohol is not permitted, regardless of the resident’s age.

Over 21

Those over the age of 21 may consume alcohol in the privacy of their bedrooms, suites, or apartments, provided that no unassigned minors are present in that room. This means that a 21-year-old resident who resides with minors may drink alcohol in their bedroom, suite, or apartment provided that there are no guests who are also minors.

Presence of Alcohol

Anyone under the age of 21 who is present in any room to which they are not assigned, regardless of duration, where the consumption of alcoholic beverages is occurring and/or open containers of alcohol are present will be in violation of the alcohol policy. The Residence Halls are considered “dry”, meaning that no person, regardless of age, may possess alcohol in these areas.

Public Intoxication

Public intoxication by any resident or guest regardless of age is strictly forbidden.

ALTERATIONS

Residents shall make no alterations or structural additions to student housing facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, chin-up bars being installed in any doorway including closets, mounted televisions, and shelves.

APPLIANCES

In compliance with fire safety standards, electrical cooking appliances with external heating elements or that produce large amounts of steam are not permitted (i.e. toasters, coffee pots, rice cookers, grills, Instant Pots etc.). Space heaters and sun lamps are not permitted. The only microwaves approved in student rooms are those included in the “MicroFridge” (refrigerator/freezer/microwave) units rented by the approved campus vendor. “Microfridge” units must be plugged directly into the wall receptacle.
Use of multi-plug adapters such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips, extension cords, or any other device not complying with the California Electrical Code are prohibited.

Other prohibited appliances include portable air conditioning units and humidifiers.

BICYCLES

Riding bicycles on campus pedestrian walkways is prohibited. Students may lock and store their bicycles in designated outdoor racks and areas. Bicycles may not be stored inside residence halls, suites, or apartments without prior written approval from Housing and Residential Engagement. To request an indoor accommodation, please see a Community Coordinator.

BUSINESS OPERATION

Residents are not permitted to operate a private business within any area of Student Housing property, or to use campus resources (mailing address, Ethernet connection, etc.) for that purpose.

CLEANLINESS

Part of living in a community environment means each person doing their part to keep the area clean. All residents are expected to maintain a standard level of sanitation and hygiene in their living areas. Some examples of violations of this policy include, but are not limited to: excessive trash, rotting food, items obstructing egress, etc. Failure to meet standards of sanitation may lead to damage charges and going through the conduct process. Other aspects of cleanliness, like lack of personal hygiene, are causes for concern and may result in follow up from Housing and Residential Engagement staff.

COOPERATION WITH UNIVERSITY STAFF

Residents and their guests must cooperate with and act respectfully toward University personnel who are acting in the performance of their duties. Residents and their guests must show identification when requested. This includes, but is not limited to, interactions with all Housing and Residential Engagement staff (full time and student staff), Gastronome staff, and University Police. Examples of violations of this policy include providing false information, withholding information, interfering with staff while they are performing their duties, noncompliance with verbal or written directives or sanctions, and abusive language or behavior toward staff.

DECORATING AND POSTING

Posters and decorations may be attached only to interior walls and only with materials that will not cause any permanent damage. Charges will be assessed for damages resulting from improper attachment. Painting of rooms is not allowed. Posting items in or on windows and ceilings is prohibited. Holiday decorations inside rooms are permitted only if they are safe and do not present a fire hazard. Cut/live trees and foliage are prohibited in apartments, student rooms, and public areas. Holiday decorations must be removed immediately following the end of the Holiday or prior to the start of University break, whichever comes first.

DISRUPTION

Any act that interferes with, disrupts, or obstructs Housing and Residential Engagement operations, activities, residents, or guests is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, any action that poses a concern to the health and safety of another person or the property of Housing and Residential Engagement.

DOORS AND SCREENS

Doors and screens may not be removed from their frames. If removed, the occupants will be charged for their reinstallation, replacement, and/or repair. Room entry doors and restroom doors are fire-rated doors. No more than 5% of the door may be covered with combustible material. All room entry doors and restroom doors must close and latch so the door does not stay in a partially-open or unlocked position. Propping and/or wedging of the door, or disabling the latching mechanism, is prohibited.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

Double Occupancy occurs when a resident takes over a space that has become available in a room because a roommate has not been assigned or their roommate has moved out. When this occurs, Housing and Residential Engagement reserves the right to fill all vacancies at any time. Residents who engage in conduct designed or intended to dissuade or intimidate other students from moving into a room or who otherwise attempt to manipulate the housing assignment process may be subject to conduct action. If someone is assigned a roommate at any time during the fall or spring semester, or when they leave for the winter break, it is important they are prepared to receive that person by ensuring the following:

• one bed should be cleared and unobstructed
• one desk should be emptied and cleared
• one set of drawers should be emptied and available
• one closet or wardrobe should be emptied and made available (half closet in double apartments)
• all assigned university furniture is present in the room

DRONES

The use and storage of drones is not permitted in Student Housing, the Gastronome, Community Market, and the Late Night Café

DRUGS

Federal law, state law, and University policy prohibit the solicitation, procurement, sale, or manufacture of narcotics or controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law. Any student known or suspected to be in possession, using or distributing drugs,  including marijuana, is subject to the student conduct process and criminal action under state and/or federal law. Issued medicinal marijuana cards are not valid on campus.

California law allows individuals 21 and over to possess a limited amount of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. While the use of medicinal and recreational marijuana is not a criminal offense in the state of California, possession and use are prohibited on campus, including the residence halls, suites, and apartments. Additionally, marijuana paraphernalia is not permitted in the residence halls, suites, or apartments. Possession of a Medicinal Marijuana Card does not authorize students or guests, to possess or use medical or recreational marijuana on campus property.

The use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution, or attempt to do so, of illegal drugs, hallucinogens, or controlled substances, or the evidence of such, including smoke, paraphernalia, or illegal substances is prohibited in all Student Housing facilities. All persons in a room where there is evidence of drug use may be held responsible for the use. Being under the influence of illegal drugs, hallucinogens, or controlled substances is also prohibited. Violations of this section may result in immediate cancellation of the Student Housing License Agreement, referral to the University Police and referral to the Office of Student Conduct.

FIRE SAFETY

Any tampering with fire detection systems, fire alarms, or fire-fighting equipment is prohibited. This includes alarms, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, heat and smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, fire escapes, smoke/fire doors, exit signs, and audible/visual devices. All students are required to follow fire evacuation procedures. This includes evacuating whenever an alarm is sounded regardless of whether the alarm is related to a scheduled drill or not. Tampering with fire safety equipment or sounding false fire alarms is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $500.00 fine. Smoke detectors must remain in place and operable at all times.

FURNITURE REMOVAL

Furniture in residence halls, suites, apartments, study rooms, active rooms, and passive rooms are meant to be used by residents of the hall and therefore, are not to be removed. If moved, there may be a fee to have furniture moved back to the appropriate area by Housing staff. Any such fee shall be prorated by room, suite, apartment, or floor in cases where individual responsibility cannot be ascertained.

GAMBLING

No student shall gamble for money or other valuables in the residence halls, suites, or apartments except as part of an authorized activity sanctioned by Housing and Residential Engagement.

GUESTS

Individuals who hold a Student Housing License Agreement are considered visitors of any building or floor where they are not officially assigned. Non-residents/Guests are not permitted to access any Student Housing facility unless a resident escorts them. Guests are defined as any individual who does not possess a Student Housing License Agreement with Housing and Residential Engagement.

Residents are:

• Expected to inform their guests of all CSUF Housing and Residential Engagement and University policies.
• Responsible for accompanying their guests at all times while in the Student Housing area.
• Held judicially and financially accountable for their guests.

Residents may have a guest up to three nights within a two-week period with the consent of their roommate(s)/suite mates/apartment mates. Residents in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action. The number of guests present must not violate fire occupancy restrictions.

All roommates must be consulted and agree to overnight guests. Any guest can be denied permission to stay by a roommate. However, it is recommended that roommates consider allowing reasonable accommodation to guests in promotion of a harmonious living environment. Residents who deny their roommates permission to host a guest should have specific reasons why the guest has been denied permission to visit.

All specific guest regulations are to be determined and mutually agreed upon by the roommates within each room, suite and/or apartment. If consensus cannot be met independently, the Resident Advisor can assist by creating a written agreement with all roommates

Roommate/guest concerns should be directed to the Resident Advisor (RA), Community Coordinator (CC), or Associate Director for Residential Engagement as they can assist with conflicts.

Unescorted individuals found in Housing and Residential Engagement will be escorted off Student Housing property and/or cited by University Police for trespassing.

HAMMOCKS

Hammocking is permitted on outdoor trees only if it does not cause substantial and permanent harm to the tree or any area of Student Housing property. University and Housing personnel have the right to require any resident and their guest to remove their hammock from Student Housing property. Hammocking is not permitted inside any Student Housing facilities, patios, and/or balconies.

HARASSMENT: INCLUDING INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING

Per Executive Order 1097, Housing and Residential Engagement will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, retaliation or bullying. Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct engaged in because of a Protected Status that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that its effect, whether or not intended, could be considered as limiting a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or opportunities offered by the University.Intimidation is behavior that is disturbing or threatening to an individual or group, inciting fear of harm to person or property. Bullying/Cyber Bullying is defined as the process of intimidating or mistreating somebody perceived to be weaker or in a vulnerable situation. Behaviors can be characterized as, but are not limited to the following: stalking, name calling, unwanted physical contact, and unwelcome verbal, electronic, or written communication. Those involved in harassment, intimidation, or bullying will face student conduct actions and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.