Each residence hall has a hall council, which is the elected student government for that building. The council plans and administers on-going activities and provides an opportunity for meaningful participation in the hall. Hall councils may make recommendations concerning Residential Life policies and regulations. Students who receive an assignment to live in the residence halls for the fall semester must report to their building by 5 p.m. on the day of classes. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the halls.
Most residence halls have an area outside the building which can be used as a smoking area.
An official room change period is set each semester for any student who wishes to change rooms. A student may change to any hall or room provided there is an available space. Students must obtain permission from the hall director before moving and fill out the proper paperwork. The procedures for room change will be posted in each individual hall. Students are allowed to change rooms or halls on the specified room and hall change dates, usually one week after the first day of classes, provided that space is available to make switches possible.