Scope: Undergraduate Students are covered by this policy.
Television sets, DVD/DVR players, radios, CD players, electrical razors, clocks, hair dryers, irons, aquariums (5 gallons or less), lamps, heating pads, personal computers, and fans are permitted in student rooms providing their use does not disturb the other occupants of the building and that their state of repair is not a fire hazard. Microwaves not exceeding 700 watts are permitted in rooms (one per room); compact refrigerators are provided by Campus Services. Privately-owned refrigerators are not permitted
Safety and insurance standards require that certain restrictions be placed on the use of other electrical appliances in residence halls. The University reserves the right to prohibit other appliances not listed below if the item constitutes a potential risk.
Students may not use residence hall rooms, public spaces, sorority suites or common areas to conduct any commercial or business venture. See the Code of Student Conduct-Unauthorized Use of Property.
The burning and/or possession of candles, incense, and similar materials is a fire hazard and is prohibited by law and University policy in any public space, residence hall room, sorority suite, common area or on any exterior window sill. The storage and use of flammable fluid is also prohibited.
All students and their guests are expected to comply with these Guest rules . Residents are responsible for ensuring their guests maintain an atmosphere that (1) respects the privacy and comfort of any roommates, (2) is conducive to academic endeavors, and (3) contributes to the safety and well-being of the community.
For purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply:
To maintain the living environment described above, hosts, community members, and guests are required to abide by the following:
Residents of each hall are responsible for keeping the kitchens and kitchenettes clean by washing dishes, counters and appliances, taking excessive trash to the designated trash area or outside dumpster. Uneaten food/scraps are to be disposed of in the trash and not poured down the sinks. Burnt or spoiled food should be taken directly to the outside dumpster for disposal.
Students are prohibited from sharing their Miami password with any other person. In particular, a password may not be shared with any other person for the specific purpose of that other person gaining entry to their room or using their meal plan. This includes not sharing passwords for Cbord Mobile ID or WebCardCenter.
With the exception of fish, no pets are permitted in any University housing. Non-disease carrying, healthy fish are permitted in student rooms according to the following stipulations:
The University respects the students’ desire for privacy. In the interest of maintaining an environment which facilitates good scholarship and provides for the health and safety of residents, it is necessary for the University to exercise its right of room entry; therefore, the University reserves the right to make periodic health, safety, and maintenance checks of rooms to administer regulations. These checks are conducted by personnel from the Office of Residence Life and Campus Services; the community leadership team is encouraged to designate a student to accompany the staff on these checks. Any materials or modifications determined to be a health or safety hazard must be removed upon request. This policy is designed to ensure the reasonable, restrained utilization of this contractual right by authorized representatives of the University without violating the fundamental rights of the students. Needless to say, effective implementation of this policy depends upon mutual trust, cooperation, and the sound judgment of all parties.
Rooms may be decorated utilizing molding hooks and Sticky-Tak (removable adhesive or mounting putty), available for purchase from local businesses. Twine, metal, aluminum, and fishing wire are the only approved items that may be used for mountings and/or hangings. The removal of mounting putty has the potential to cause the least amount of damage; therefore, its use is permitted with the understanding that damages may result. At the time of final room inspection, charges will be assessed for damages, if any, resulting from the use of removable mounting putty.
Nails, screws, tacks, tape or other adhesives (except removable mounting putty) may not be used on walls, ceilings, floors, doors, window trims, or furnishings of rooms. Room decorations may not be affixed to or suspended from ceiling tile, light fixtures, steam pipes, sprinkler heads, or smoke detectors. Platforms, lofts, or construction involving heavy building material are not permitted in student rooms. Students are not permitted to re-paint or re-plaster rooms and/or furnishings.
Storage cabinet and closet doors may not be removed or altered from their original design. Removal of these items tends to reduce future usability. Items that have been altered or removed will incur a repair charge.
Students may not turn the bedframe upside down as this may damage the frame. Beds may be bunked or un-bunked only by or under the supervision of authorized University staff. Beds must be bunked with the appropriate number of University bed pegs; pegs are available from the housekeeping staff. Bed rails are available upon request. Mattresses and/or springs on the floor are prohibited. Positioning and constructing of beds other than by original design are health and safety hazards and reduce future usability. Due to possible puncture and resultant water damage and possible overweight in a concentrated space, waterbeds are not permitted in University housing.
For detailed information regarding all guidelines of living in residence halls, please consult Regulations for On-Campus Living.
Not Applicable.
Regulations for On-Campus Living
Not Applicable.
7/1/2023
Director of Residence Life
Not Applicable.
No
Amended July 2018; Amended July 2019
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