Persons wishing to use facilities after hours need to make prior arrangements, and should carry proper University identification. Campus Housing facilities are intended for University residents and guests. Visitors to Housing facilities are the responsibility of the resident host and overnight guests must make prior arrangements with the Hall Director. The University will not tolerate acts of sexual assault on members of our campus community. Information, education, and training on addressing issues of sexual assault are provided by various campus agencies including Health Services, Campus Security, the Women's Center, Freshman Year Program and Student Housing.
Sexual assault is defined as any form of unwanted sexual contact.
It does not require the use of physical force and can be the result of a threat, expressed or implied, that places a person in fear of bodily injury. Reports of all sexual assaults are encouraged, and can be made to any University employee or the police. With consent, all reports will be investigated by the proper authorities, and if desired, appropriate support services will be provided. Victims have the option to alter their academic and campus residential situations, if they so choose. Individual Rights UH Hilo campus procedures stipulate that the accuser and accused are entitled to the same rights at disciplinary proceedings, including having another individual present and notification of disciplinary outcomes.