Guest Policy
Visitors will be allowed in residence halls according to regular policy. Students may visit friends in other residence halls. Everyone must follow masking and other public health requirements as applicable. Non-university guests are allowed, as long as they complete the visitor self-screening prior to their arrival, wear a face covering while inside any university facility, […]
Inspections
The Residential Life staff, as well as maintenance staff, conduct routine facilities and safety checks. Each Residential College Director will inspect each room in his/her college for damage, missing furniture, etc. at the end of each semester and during breaks.
Health & Safety
Prohibited behaviors
Harassment
shington University advocates a positive and safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff and does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Harassment is defined as unwelcome and objectively offensive conduct that (a) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or educational environment, (b) is directed at a particular individual […]
Furniture
The misuse and/or damage of furniture is prohibited. Common space furniture in the residential community should not be moved or taken to individual resident suites or rooms. Furniture in individual suites and rooms should not be placed on balconies and under any circumstance left in the hallway corridors. Residents who move furniture from its appropriate […]
Fire Safety
Tampering with fire safety equipment is strictly prohibited. This includes inappropriate use of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pulls, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, fire panels, propping fire doors, etc. Tampering with fire safety equipment is a federal offense and subject to punishment by law.
Failure to Comply
Students are expected to comply with all reasonable requests and instructions of University officials and staff including those working with Residential Life. Students must cooperate with staff (including Resident Advisors), provide accurate information, and properly identify themselves to a University official when those staff members are in the performance of their duties. Students who do […]
Electronic Communication
Students are expected to be familiar with the University Computer Use Policy.
Disruptive Behavior
Behavior that is disrespectful to the community which includes, but is not limited to, drunken behavior, “dorm-storming,” sports in the hallways, noise complaints, pranks, and any other disorderly conduct is prohibited. Individual or group activities that result in disturbances or distress to others, or that cause damage or destruction to property, are also prohibited.
Discrimination
Washington University’s policies and programs are non-discriminatory. The University administers all programs without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability. If you would like to report a bias incident that involves a student, click here. If you would like to report a bias incident that does not […]