2024–2025 RESIDENTIAL LIVING GUIDE 20 must be unplugged when residents retire for the evening or leave the room. Exterior lighting is not permitted. Lights must be 18 inches from the ceiling and away from sprinkler heads in all areas. Live Christmas trees are not permitted in the residence halls. Only UL approved extension cords are allowed for use within the residence halls. Halogen lamps are not allowed in the residence halls. No open coil cooking equipment is permitted (except for stoves in apartments). Flags, posters, or any other materials may not be displayed in the windows or in the room in such a way that they are visible out the window or through the room. The Director of Residence Life must approve any exception to these policies in writing. Kitchen Electrical Appliances Coffee makers, microwaves, mini ovens, and any other appliances with exposed heating elements shall never be left unattended while in operation. Coffee makers are only allowed if they are equipped with an automatic shut-off. Mini-ovens and toasters should be unplugged after each use and stored only after they are cool enough to be touched. Ensure that such appliances are operated away from combustible materials such as paper, upholstery, trash containers, etc. These appliances shall only be used inside breakroom areas. Mini-ovens, toasters, and crockpots are not permitted in residential sleeping areas (i.e., never inside The Commons bedrooms or on Painting/patching (per wall).................................$200 Missing screen..............................................................$50 Mattress....................................................................... $200 Unauthorized pets (per occurrence)........................................................$100 Unauthorized room change (per occurrence).......................................................$200 Trash (per bag)............................................................$50 Vandalism............................................... Labor/materials Charges are subject to change. Please see your building Area Coordinator for more information. Decorations/Items Residence Hall Rooms/Apartments While there is opportunity for students to express individuality in decorating their rooms, the following guidelines are to be used: Combustible materials are prohibited such as straw, hay, palm fronds, vines, branches, etc. The use of nails, screws, or adhesive substances such as contact paper, glue, double sided tape, or decals on walls, ceilings, floors, doors, or furnishings results in damage to existing surfaces and is therefore prohibited. Only 3M ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape is allowed on walls and must be removed when the resident vacates the room. No alteration of electrical fixtures or plumbing fixtures, including shower heads and bidet units, is permitted. No refinishing of the furniture, painting, or papering of the room is permitted. Use or installation of wood paneling and/or tiles is prohibited. The vertical blinds are not to be removed from any window. Screens are not to be removed from any windows. Residents are not to remove University furniture from their apartments. The University Housing staff conducts periodic inventories of University property. Only Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved mini-lights are permitted and all lighting sets must have this label. All lights
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