guest and visitation policy 

The reception desk is the operational center for the residence hall. Visitors and guests must register at the reception desk and give the name of the resident they wish to visit. The resident must then report to the reception desk and sign for their guest. The guest must leave a picture I.D. with the receptionist.

The reception desk is open during the following hours:

Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m.-midnight

Fri. 8:30 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sun. 10 a.m.-midnight

Guests may visit residents in their rooms or apartments between the opening of the reception desk in the morning until 30 minutes before the closing of the reception desk at night. All guests must sign in and out in the guest book at the time of their entry into the building and departure, and must present a photo I.D. It is the responsibility of the resident that his/her guest(s) sign in and out at the reception desk and that the resident be present to sign their guest into and out of the building.

Under no circumstances will a resident be allowed more than two guests at any one time. No more than four guests over the maximum occupancy of the room or apartment will be allowed at any one time.

Children under the age of 16 may only enter the residence halls if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and their visit must last less than one hour. Babysitting in the residence halls is prohibited.

Residents must be aware of the fact that they are renting one space in the hall. Overnight guests are allowed in the hall on any night of the week but only two nights in a week (the week runs from Sunday to Saturday) with the exception of exam periods. The following guidelines must be adhered to, in order to have an overnight guest in the hall:

1. An overnight guest must be 18 years or older unless he/she is an immediate relative of the resident and is at least 16 years of age, and present a hold harmless agreement signed by a parent or gaurdian. Click here to view and/or print a copy out.
2. A resident desiring an overnight guest MUST have a vacant bed in his/her room. His/her roommate must consent to have the guest use his/her bed. He/she must sign a release form.
3. Two copies of a written request form must be completed by the resident. The RA on duty must initial both copies. One copy is submitted to the RA on duty; the second copy is submitted to the floor RA.
4. Overnight guests are permitted in the halls only two nights per week, unless special permission is obtained from the hall director.
5. All guests are expected to follow all residence hall rules and regulations. Residents will be held responsible for any infraction of the rules on the part of their guests.
6. No one is permitted to sleep overnight in a floor lounge even if the person is a resident of that building.