The purpose of these policies is not to restrict personal freedom but rather to protect the rights of individuals and to maintain an environment that is consistent with the academic mission of the university. Our policies are nothing more than common sense. The Residential Life Office is very interested in considering any reasonable changes that are recommended by hall government bodies. Another perspective to consider is the freedoms given to campus residents that are not available to students who do not live in the residence halls. Students living in the residence halls have the opportunity to change roommates or even to different locations on campus.
Resident can depend upon our policies to support their own lifestyle needs.
Students who live in the residence halls also have the support of the residence hall staff to assist them in resolving differences that may arise. Students who do not live in the residence halls are bound to the terms of their contracts. If they have difficulties with roommates or neighbors, they have little recourse for getting assistance in solving problems. They also have no way to change the terms or their agreement, once they have entered into a lease. I heard that it is cheaper to live off campus than in the residence halls.