Policies for Student Housing and Dining Services

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A. Community Standards

1. Student Housing and Dining Services' policies and standards of behavior are designed to provide a clear understanding of the expectations of residents. Residents with questions about policies should seek clarification from a Student Housing and Dining Services staff member. In addition to Student Housing and Dining Services policies, all UC Davis students must comply with the UC Davis Standards of Conduct for Students (incorporated herein by reference).
2. Student Housing and Dining Services residents are expected to either intervene or leave when in the presence of a policy violation. Residents who fail to do so may be included in an incident report or held accountable for a policy violation.
3. Residents are expected to play an active part in keeping their communities safe. Residents may not give their ID cards to others to access buildings when they (the resident) are not present, and residents who let students follow through doors behind them (tailgate) may be held accountable for the actions of those students.

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B. Policies

1. Alcohol

Residents under 21 may not possess, consume, distribute, manufacture or otherwise use alcohol in violation of state law or University policy. Residents under 21 may not be in the presence of alcohol regardless of whether they are consuming alcohol. Residents under 21 may not be intoxicated in any Student Housing and Dining Services building. Intoxicated means lacking the ability to exercise care for one's own safety, the safety of others or the safety of property owned by Student Housing and Dining Services or others due in whole or in part to being under the influence of alcohol.

Residents who are 21 or older are permitted to drink in their assigned room, suite or apartment with the door closed provided no individuals present are under 21 years of age. Residents may not possess bulk quantities (i.e. quantities that could not reasonably be consumed in a single sitting by the individual(s) present) of alcohol, games or devices used for the rapid consumption of alcohol, or common containers (e.g. kegs, punch bowls, trash cans) of alcohol. Residents may not possess alcohol in public areas or common spaces including but not limited to grounds, laundry rooms, community centers and parking lots.

2. Appliances, Electrical Safety, Food Preparation

Residents may only use Underwriters' Laboratory (UL) approved appliances and electrical devices in good working order and free of wiring defects. Residents may not modify or change electrical wiring or use devices such as octopuses, splices or modification devices used to add plugs. (Grounded UL approved power strips with fuses may be used.) Residents may not use portable heaters, torchiere halogen lamps, power tools, 3D printers, lasers, barbecues or gas grills in any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility.

3. Bathrooms

Residents may not use bathrooms when they are being cleaned or serviced. Residents may only flush human waste and reasonable amounts of toilet paper in toilets. In community bathrooms, only one person can be in a bathroom stall or shower at a time, except in the case of a caregiver providing assistance. Residents may not cut or dye hair in bathroom sinks or use them in a way that can cause damage to pipes or fixtures.

4. Bicycles

(Please see Electric Transportation Devices for policies related to electric bicycles.)

Residents may not park, lock or ride bicycles in areas typically not designated for bikes including, but not limited to, walkways, breezeways, hallways and stairwells. Residents may store bikes in rooms as long as they are stored safely, do not cause damage to the facility and do not create a fire or safety hazard. Residents may not repair bikes inside Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facilities, and bikes may only be locked to designated exterior bike parking structures (i.e. bike racks).

5. Business Operation

Residents may not operate a business from a Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility.

6. Candles, Incense

Residents may not use anything that produces an open flame or requires a flame in order to be used. This includes, but is not limited to, candles, incense, hookahs and cigarettes. Residents who wish to request an exception to this policy for a limited specified purpose must contact Student Housing and Dining Services at least two weeks in advance.

7. Cleanliness

Residents must keep rooms and apartments clean and regularly dispose of trash in designated locations. Residents may not create excessive messes in any area and may be charged for costs associated with improper disposal of trash or use of facilities. Residents must promptly report any facility issue directly to a staff member or via an online Service Request and take appropriate steps to mitigate damages. Residents may not pour oil, fat or grease into any sink drain.

8. Community Centers

Residents may not exceed occupancy limits and at least half of the participants any gathering or activity must be residents of the designated community. Residents may not consume or possess alcohol in community centers or engage in behavior that unreasonably impacts the ability of others to use the space. Examples of behavior include, but are not limited to, sleeping, engaging in sexual conduct, leaving personal items unattended and playing loud music. Residents may not host activities that charge admission, use amplified sound, or violate University policy. Residents may not remove furniture or other items from Community Centers.

9. Computer Network Use

Residents must follow the Campus Computer and Network Use Policy. Apartment residents may only have one active data port; additional data ports may not be activated

10. Dining Commons, Meal Plan Usage

Residents may not participate in food fights or use food in an unintended manner. Residents may not bring in outside drink containers and they may only take the following food items out: One ice cream bar/cone, one piece of fruit or one baked dessert item.

Residents may not allow another person to use their ID card or SID number to enter a Dining Commons unless they are getting an authorized Sick Tray. Residents may not use another student's SID number or ID card to enter a Dining Commons to get food.

11. Disruptive Behavior

Residents may not engage in behavior that is disruptive to or otherwise incompatible with a community living environment. Disruptive behavior inside and adjacent to buildings includes, but is not limited to, smoking or other activity that creates strong odors, pranks, practical jokes, water fights, water play, and athletic games or activities involving throwing or kicking objects, wrestling or running. Athletic activities are permitted on green spaces in Segundo and Tercero, but participation must be consensual, activities must not prevent others from being able to enjoy or use the space and activities cannot damage the space.

12. Drugs

Residents may not possess, use, manufacture or distribute any controlled substance, including marijuana, in violation of state or federal law, or University policy. Residents may not use prescription medication not prescribed to them, and prescription medication may only be used in the manner in which it was intended to be used. Residents may not be under the influence of drugs in any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility. Under the influence means lacking the ability to exercise care for one's own safety, the safety of others, or the safety of property owned by Student Housing and Dining Services or others due in whole or in part to being under the influence of drugs.

13. Electric Transportation Devices, Skates

Residents may not store, use or repair unauthorized electric transportation devices in rooms, suites or apartments, or any common Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility space. Electronic transportation devices include, but are not limited to, hoverboards (self-balancing two-wheel scooters), electric scooters, skateboards and electric bicycles. Residents must register electric bicycles and scooters with Transportation Services. Only registered (authorized) electric vehicles can be stored and charged in rooms, suites and apartments. Residents may not leave charging devices unattended and no electric motorized devices can be used in buildings.

Residents may not use electric transportation devices or skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or similar items with wheels in hallways, breezeways, stairwells, courtyards, dining commons or other shared spaces where such use is not typical. This includes, but is not limited to, benches, curbs, stairs, handrails, tables or similar surfaces.

14. Elevators

Residents may not tamper with, exceed the maximum occupancy of or otherwise misuse elevators, elevator doors or elevator phones.

15. Explosives, Chemicals

Residents may not store or possess explosives, highly combustible materials or chemicals that are potentially dangerous or damaging to buildings or their occupants. These include, but are not limited to, fireworks, ammunition, gasoline, lighter fluid, unauthorized pesticides, pyrotechnics and flammable materials.

16. False Information, Non-Compliance

Residents must comply with the requests of University officials in the performance of their job responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to, providing accurate identification information when requested and responding to emails and calls seeking information necessary to the operation of Student Housing and Dining Services. Residents may not obstruct staff in the performance of official duties.

17. Fire Safety

Residents may not cause, attempt to cause, or contribute to the continuation a fire in or adjacent to any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated building. Residents are required to evacuate Student Housing and Dining Services facilities in accordance with UCDFD evacuation procedures immediately upon the sound of an alarm or order to evacuate. Residents may not re-enter buildings until authorized by University staff. Residents may not leave items in or otherwise obstruct hallways, doorways, exits, and stairwells. This includes bicycles, scooters, trash, and recycling. Residents may not intentionally or recklessly activate false fire alarms or misuse, remove or tamper with fire protection devices including, but not limited to, smoke detectors, sprinklers, sprinkler pipes, fire extinguishers, exit signs, electromagnetic door hold-open devices and alarm pull stations. Residents may not possess any fire protection devices, including exit signs, without authorization. Residents must have large wall hangings treated with flame retardant and may only cover 33% of their exterior room door. (Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to adjust this percentage and will notify residents if any change is made.) Residents may not cover lights or light fixtures with paper or plastic, and lighting fixtures, including decorative lights, may not be hung on any surface outside rooms, suites or apartments, including windows and doors.

18. Firearms, Weapons

Residents may not possess weapons, including but not limited to firearms, bb-guns, air rifles, knives, switchblades, swords, brass knuckles, nun chucks, and similar items. (Properly stored kitchen knives are excluded.) Any item used to harm, threaten or intimidate a person may be considered a weapon. Examples include, but are not limited to, laser pointers and sports equipment. Residents may not possess replica weapons, including toys that resemble weapons. Residents may not store archery equipment in rooms or suites.

19. Furniture, Room Modifications

Residents may not remove Student Housing and Dining Services furniture from rooms, lounges or other spaces. Residents may have non-University issued furniture in their rooms, suites and apartments provided it does not create a fire hazard or other safety concern and it does not create unreasonable conflict between residents. Residents may not make repairs, modifications or alterations to rooms or furniture, including the removal of closet doors. Residents may not triple bunk beds and must follow appropriate procedures for lofting beds or obtaining bed ladders. Residents may not have furniture on balconies. Residents may not paint walls or affix decals or stickers to walls or doors.

20. Guests, Hosts

Definitions: A guest is any person who visits a room, suite, apartment, or any Student Housing and Dining Services facility where they do not live or have an assigned space. A host is a resident of a room, suite, apartment, or building who invites guests over. Policies that apply to hosts apply to guests Resident hosts may not leave guests unaccompanied and are responsible for the actions of their guests.

Residents may not host guests without roommate permission and guests must leave if asked to do so. Residents may not host guests overnight for more than seven cumulative nights per academic quarter or during final exams. Residents may not host guests who have been restricted by Student Housing and Dining Services or any campus department.

21. Lounges, Study Rooms

Residents may not exceed occupancy limits and at least half of the participants any gathering or activity must be Student Housing and Dining Services residents. Residents may not consume or possess alcohol in lounges or study rooms. Residents may not engage in behavior that unreasonably impacts the ability of others to use the space. Examples of behavior include, but are not limited to, sleeping, engaging in sexual conduct, leaving personal items unattended and playing loud music. During Quiet Hours, residents may only use floor lounges (where applicable) for quiet study.

22. Lock Tampering

Residents may not tamper with locks, including using devices to gain access to rooms when locked out or otherwise restricted from a locked space. Residents may not add or replace locks on room, suite, or apartment doors. Residents may not copy keys (where applicable).

23. Noise, Disturbances

Residents and their guests may not be so loud as to unreasonably disturb other residents. Examples of loud behaviors and noise include, but are not limited to, voices, amplified music, televisions, musical instruments, alarm clocks and computers. Residents may not amplify sound from windows to the outside.

24. Pets, Animals

Residents may not possess or host pets without authorization. (Upon agreement of all roommates, residents may keep fish in an aquarium that does not exceed 10 gallons. There cannot be more than one fish tank/aquarium per bedroom, and tanks/aquariums may not be kept in bathrooms.) Residents may not directly harm or engage in behavior that is harmful to animals.

25. Physical Assault, Child Abuse and Endangerment, Harassment

Residents may not perpetrate physical aggression or violence or engage in conduct that threatens the health and safety of any person. Residents may not engage in domestic violence or child abuse, or any behavior that endangers the safety of a child. Residents may not engage in harassment, as defined by the University.

26. Posting, Solicitation

Residents may not post fliers or other materials in community spaces including, but not limited to, walls, community or public windows, bulletin boards and doors. Only Student Housing and Dining Services staff may post information in Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated buildings. Students may not damage or vandalize bulletin boards created by staff members.

Definition: Solicitation is any uninvited contact, generally involving a request, advertisement or distribution of literature.

Residents may not solicit without authorization in any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated buildings, or in areas surrounding those buildings.

27. Property Damage

Residents may not damage, destroy or vandalize University property or the property of others.

28. Public Health

Residents must comply with lawful Public Health directives, including requests to test or be medically evaluated, as well as Student Housing and Dining Services policies implementing county or state health orders.

29. Research Projects

Residents may not conduct research projects in any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility, or involving Student Housing and Dining Services residents, without approval from the UC Davis Institutional Review Board and Student Housing and Dining Services.

30. Roofs, Balconies

Residents may not be on any roof, sunscreen, ledge, or restricted area in any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility. Students may not climb on or over balconies to enter or exit a room, apartment or building. Students may not throw, drop or otherwise dispose of anything from elevated locations.

31. Screens, Windows

Residents may not remove screens from windows, enter or exit rooms, suites or apartments through windows, place items on the exterior of any window, or hang items out windows. Residents may not throw, drop or otherwise dispose of anything out a window.

32. Smoking

Definition: Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted or heated tobacco or nicotine product, as well as smoking substances that are not tobacco such as marijuana. Smoking includes operating electronic smoking devices and other smoking instruments. Tobacco use includes inhaling, smoking, chewing, dipping or any other assimilation of tobacco products.

Residents may not smoke, vape or use tobacco in any Student Housing and Dining Services operated or affiliated facility or within 25 feet of any building, courtyard, stairway, passageway, balcony or operable window.

33. Theft

Residents may not take, use or possess University property or the personal property of others without authorization. Residents may not take supplies provided by Student Housing and Dining Services for the general use of residents in Student Housing and Dining Service buildings.

34. Videotaping, Camera Use

Definition: Private locations include, but are not limited to, apartment rooms and common areas, bathrooms, lounges and other areas where residents have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Residents may not tape, audio record, take pictures of, capture images of, or otherwise view any person in a private location without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties. Private locations include, but are not limited to, apartment rooms and common areas, bathrooms, lounges and other areas where residents have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Residents may not distribute or share photos or recordings of sexual activity or nudity in a private place without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties.

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Last Updated: September 18 2024 02:28:10.