Intercollegiate Athletics International Student Services Minority Student Services Orientation Week Residence Life Housing Policies Security Summer Preview Support Services Housing Policies Rooms and apartments will be inspected weekly to determine whether proper standards of sanitation, safety, and order are being observed. These visits will be carried out at designated times by the RAs or RDs. Beds are not to be used without sheets. Sheets should be changed on a regular basis. Mattresses should not be placed on the floor or used without mattress pads.
Heating appliances constitute a serious fire hazard.
Therefore, electrical appliances such as irons, curling irons, hair dryers and popcorn poppers are to be in proper working condition and should be used with caution. Use of such devices must be limited to one per outlet by order of the Fire Department. The use of electric heaters and halogen lamps is prohibited due to the potential electrical circuit overload and related fire hazards. Should a loss of heat situation arise, the Residence Life staff may provide space heaters for use on a temporary basis only. Window air conditioners are also prohibited.