Tolerance and attempts at understanding diverging viewpoints are encouraged in all residents. Complaints about other residents or their guests whether backed up by the Code of Rules or not, should be directed to the Judicial Committee only after private attempts at reaching mutual understanding have failed. The dormitory is defined as being open when the front door is unlocked and there is a desk worker at the desk in the main lobby. Normal dorm closed hours are 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. every day. First floor windows should be kept closed and locked when the rooms are unoccupied.
Parietal hours are twenty-four hours per day every day.
Male guests are allowed in the East Penthouse only when constantly escorted, anytime. An overnight guest must be registered at the desk along with the name of the hostess in accordance with Cambridge fire regulations. Any resident who wishes to have a cot or guest room should make advance arrangements by obtaining a guest sign-in card at the desk and leaving it at desk for the dorm manager. Occupancy of guest rooms should be limited to a period of 5 days per term. Guests may not sleep overnight in the lounges or other public areas.