Smoking of tobacco is prohibited in all common areas of residence halls. Smoking is permitted in individual resident rooms upon agreement of all roommates. Violators face disciplinary action including possible expulsion from residence and criminal prosecution. Evacuation during fire drills and activated alarms is strictly enforced. Every bedroom, living quarter and common area is opened and checked during an evacuation.
Violators face disciplinary action and fines.
Unannounced safety checks are conducted every semester in each resident living quarter. Violations of fire safety policies result in confiscation of unauthorized items, corrective measures, and possible fines and disciplinary action. Fire safety policies and procedures are reviewed with resident students each semester during section and floor meetings. University owned residence facilities are patrolled each night during the overnight shift by Security Personnel. Off-campus leased facilities are visited periodically by Security Supervisory staff.