NSU Residential Living Guide 2024-2025

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 31 requested. In the event of a conviction occurring after the submission of the Agreement, it must be reported in writing to the Office of University Housing within ten (10) days of the conviction. At that time, the committee will review the conviction and make a determination about the continuation of on-campus housing. See B15 page 39 of the NSU Student Handbook, this code states in part: while enrolled at NSU, students have a continuing duty to disclose all of the above, along with any arrests or pending criminal charges within 10 days of any arrest or charges are filed. Each incident will be judged on a case by case basis. Disruption of Community Students must be aware of how their behavior affects the community at all times. Disruption of smooth community living or infringements on the rights of others may result in conduct action. Door Propping Propping open exterior doors in any of the residence halls is strictly prohibited as it could affect the safety of the residential population. Door propping includes opening a side door to allow someone in or entering a side door at any time. Students are responsible for closing any doors they find propped open. If a student is found in violation of this policy, s/he may be fined $100 per occurrence. Continual violation of this policy in the same area may result in common area billing. Entrance into the Residence Halls Students must scan their NSU SharkCard to enter and to gain access to residential buildings. The NSU SharkCard should only be in the possession of the person to whom it is issued. If a student is found using another person’s NSU SharkCard to access a residential building, additional conduct action will be taken. All service/assistance animals must be approved by the Office of Student Disability Services. More information may be found at nova.edu/ disabilityservices/. Beds Raising or altering beds by any method, such as, concrete blocks or bed risers, is not allowed in any housing facility. Beds in some residence hall communities can be raised, lowered or bunked by placing a work order request. Constructing lofts is prohibited in NSU’s housing facilities. Waterbeds and other water furniture are prohibited. Courtesy and Quiet Hours In all residence halls, courtesy hours or reasonable noise level is expected at all times. Quiet hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 p.m.– 9:00 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from midnight to 9:00 a.m. It is your right as well as your responsibility to let your roommates and neighbors know if their activity is disrupting you. Stereos, radios, televisions, musical instruments, telephones, and all conversations must be kept to levels that will not interfere with the study or sleep of other residents. No drums or electrically amplified musical instruments, including microphones, may be used in student rooms. During final exam periods, quiet hours are 24 hours a day. These dates will be determined by the NSU academic calendar and communicated ahead of time by Residence Life staff. Violating the 24-hour quiet hours will result in conduct action per each occurrence. Criminal Convictions Policy Applications for on-campus housing are subject to review by the Dean of Students. Pursuant to such a review, on-campus housing may be denied if there are concerns about the safety and security of the student and/or the on-campus population. All criminal record statements submitted as part of the housing application will be reviewed and additional information may be

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