Chapter Four: Residential Life

RESIDENCE HALL LIVING FROM A TO Z - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Office of Housing and Residential Life seeks to provide each student with a living experience that supports their engagement and academic success. To maintain a strong community, there are guidelines for appropriate behavior. All students are responsible for abiding by all University policies and procedures, including those stated throughout this handbook and in the Housing Agreement.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

While the Office of Housing and Residential Life makes every effort to assign students into requested residence halls, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be possible. Students who wish to disclose a disability and request an accommodation(s) should fill out and submit the Registration Request for Reasonable Accommodations & Academic, along with the Disability Verification for Students. Both forms can be found on the Student Accessibility Services section of the website.

1. Housing accommodation requests are reviewed on an individual basis. It is important to note that students are not making a request for a specific housing assignment, but rather a request for an accommodation for equal access. Single rooms are granted as reasonable accommodations in only rare circumstances. Such requests will be reviewed by Student Accessibility Services on a case-by-case basis.
2. Requests for particular housing assignments based on a student’s preference, or a particular type of living environment, such as a certain type of room or location or desire for a quiet place to study will not be honored.
3. Students seeking housing accommodation must provide documentation that clearly indicates the functional limitation(s) resulting from the disability that are addressed by the requested accommodation. This documentation must be provided by a clinical specialist qualified to diagnose and provide care for the student’s disability.
4. Provided the student qualifies, Student Accessibility Services will grant the accommodation(s). Whether the accommodation can be fulfilled is then pending review of available resources by the Office of Housing and Residential Life.

APPLIANCES

Appliance use in all residential locations is regulated, due to the electrical demands of a shared environment, and to ensure the safety of all students in the building. The appliances that are permitted in all residential locations are UL Approved electrical shavers, razors and clippers, fans, Keurig, tea kettles, auto shutoff coffee makers, auto shutoff irons, radios, stereos, computers, TVs, and lamps.

Students are not permitted the use of broilers, toasters, indoor grills, waffle makers, rice cookers, hot plates, electric pots (hot pots), candles, halogen lamps, torchiere floor lamps, deep fryers, air fryers or other electric cooking devices of any kind unless provided by the University. However, cooking appliances are permitted in full kitchen locations such as the University Hall Suites, University Place Apartments, and University Houses. In our traditional residence halls, these cooking appliances are prohibited unless provided by residential life staff to use in community kitchens. Where micro-fridge units are provided, additional units are prohibited. Personal air conditioners (excluding University Place Apartments) and space heaters are also prohibited. Unauthorized use of such items is subject to a fine(s) and removal. For additional items not allowed within the residence halls, please see prohibited items in this chapter.

BREAK HOUSING

Housing is available during the winter and summer term for students living in undergraduate residence halls. There is an additional charge for winter and summer housing. For the winter term the cost of housing is a flat rate and for the summer term, the cost of housing is a term rate based on room type. For more information about break housing please visit your housing portal through the UB portal.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES

Residents must be fully registered for classes for the upcoming semester, be up to date on all financial obligations and medical/immunization records and provide picture proof of identity before moving into the residence halls. All residents must maintain full-time status, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and meet all health requirements to be admitted to and remain in a residence hall. Requests must be sent to the DHRL or designee for permission to waive any of these requirements.

Checking in:

1. Students must check-in with their student ID for the semester shortly before classes begin. No one is admitted prior to that time without permission from the DHRL or designee.
2. No one is admitted prior to that time without permission from the DHRL or designee.
3. Early arrivals are only granted for returning UB undergraduate students who submit requests through the housing portal.
4. Forfeiture of a student’s assigned room is effective if the occupant(s) fail(s) to check-in by the end of the second week of classes. Another room will be assigned if one is available after that time.
5. The occupant is still financially responsible until the occupant communicates with the Office of Housing and Residential Life that they are no longer in need of housing or until such time as s/he is determined to be a “NO SHOW” by Residential Life staff.
6. Non-traditional/graduate housing students will need to outline their expected date of arrival within their Housing Application. Further directions for arrival will be sent via email.

Checking out:
Whenever a resident leaves an assigned room to move to another room, when the semester ends or when the student withdraws from university housing and/or the University, Residential Life staff must inspect the room for cleanliness, damage, and missing furniture.

• At this time, a resident must return key(s), complete a checkout form, provide an electronic signature and key return. When keys are not returned directly to a residential life staff member, it will result in an improper check out fee.
• Upon check out all personal items must be removed. Any personal items left behind are considered abandons and are disposed. Please refer to the section about personal property, abandoned property and storage.
• During room changes, residents may not exceed having two room keys for more than 24 hours. Refer to section on room change procedures for more details. Residential Life staff will review the room condition form to assess damages.
• All vacant rooms, apartments and houses are inspected by the resident director and facilities team to examine, assess, and rate the condition of all spaces. Please refer to the section on Damage Policy for more information on our damage billing process.

COMMUNITY SPACES

Each residence hall has community spaces such as community kitchens, lounges, laundry and study rooms equipped with community supplies, furniture and appliances. These spaces can be reserved by residents for planned events. Please obtain the guidelines for using a residence hall community space from a professional Residential Life staff member before planning an event.

No signage may be hung within the residence halls without express approval from Housing and Residential Life. All signage, for approved events, must be delivered to the Office of Housing and Residential Life for processing. It will then be hung by the Residential Life staff.

To utilize a Residence Hall community space(s), you will need to request use of the room at least seven business days prior to the event that you are planning. Requests can be sent to the respective halls to request the space. These locations which are available for use include:

• Barnum Hall Compass Room:
• Chaffee Hall 1st Floor Lounge, Chaffee Hall Game Room:
• Seeley Hall Game Room:
• University Hall Conference Room, University Hall Study Room:

DAMAGE POLICY

As indicated in the Residence Hall Contract, residential students will be held responsible for room and public area damage. Any damage, excessive cleaning, or missing furniture will be billed to the student responsible including any charges associated with misplaced and/or lost keys. Damage charges can begin as low as $50 and can increase to cover all expenses. Any questions concerning damage charges should be directed to Residential Life staff immediately. All occupants of a room will share charges if there is a dispute over who caused the damage(s). Personal property left behind will be disposed of or donated to charity 20 days from when the student no longer lives on campus. For additional information, please see policy on Personal Property, Abandoned Property and Storage in this chapter. In addition, if a student fails to check out properly, a $200 fee will be assessed to the student’s account and the student cannot contest any applied charges.

Community damage billing

Public area damage will be assessed for each student in a particular hall or floor/wing on a prorated basis. Charges for anonymous damage to community spaces that cannot be attributed to a responsible person will be divided among occupants and affected floor and/or hall residents, respectively. Students will be notified by RAs of community concerns by email and floor meetings. If the community concerns are not resolved after the RA’s third notification, the resident director will intervene. The resident director will provide a warning email about community concerns along with the potential community cost. If it persists, the next email communication from the resident director will indicate the cost of the community damage bill per resident.

Communal area damages such as flooding caused by intentionally vandalized plumbing, intentional elevator vandalism, and the pulling of false fire alarms, for example, will be billed equally to all residents of that hall/floor unless the responsible parties can be determined or take responsibility for their actions. Damages associated with vandalism will result in immediate charges to student’s accounts with notification from the resident director, no warning provided. Disputes of community damage billing must be directed to the resident director of the building within 14 days of the email notification from the resident director.

DOUBLE AS SINGLE CONVERSION PROCESS

The process of a double-as-a-single conversion means that you choose to purchase the entire double room as a single. If you have decided to purchase the room an email must be sent to stating that you have communicated with Student Financial Services as well as family and are aware of the charge and would like to proceed with the purchase.

If you do not wish to convert your room into a double-as-a-single, you must contact Housing at . By not converting, you understand the following applies to you and your room:

1. You must only use your half of the room and keep it in a state allowing for easy access by potential new roommate.
2. Be aware that you will receive a roommate at any time, or you will be relocated to a room with a roommate.
3. If you are found to have the other side in use you will be subject to a fine of $200 per day that the room is kept in an unacceptable condition.

In addition, when you choose to not purchase a double as a single, the following steps will be enforced:

1. Your room will be randomly checked by the RA staff to confirm that you are in fact only using half of the room.
2. If you are found in violation and are utilizing both sides of the room, the first and second time you will be fined $200 and you will be left a notice that you have 24 hours to resolve the issue.
3. If you are found in violation a third time, you will be left a notice that Res. Life will automatically be converting your room to a Double as a Single and your account will be adjusted with the new amount of $10,955 for the remainder of the semester.

ELEVATORS

University Hall is equipped with passenger elevators for regular use by residents. Barnum, Chaffee, and Seeley are equipped with small freight elevators. Access to these is limited to hall openings and closings. Students who have a short-term or long-term medical necessity are required to submit a request to the Student Accessibility Office. Housing relocation can be an option for a student during any time of the year or it may be a requirement to relocate. A student observed operating the freight elevator in an improper manner causing it to become defective, can be billed the cost of repairs up to $1,500.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO LIVE WITHIN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

Students living in the residence halls must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be a full-time on-campus, matriculated undergraduate or graduate student at University of Bridgeport. Full-time status is defined as being registered for 12 or more credits as an undergraduate and 9 or more credits as a graduate student. Current residence hall students must be registered at least one month prior to the start of the semester.
   1. If a student is not registered for the adjacent term, they must remove all belongings from the residence hall at the end of the term and their housing assignment will be removed for the upcoming term.
2. Residents must pay all charges owed to the University by their respective due dates. Outstanding tuition bills and/or housing deposits, housing charges, and damage bills not paid on time may result in a student being delayed moving into their housing assignment.
3. Must be 100% compliant with Health Services regarding all immunizations required to attend the University and live within the residence halls. Pursuant to Connecticut State General Statute 10a-155b, all students residing in a college residence hall MUST be vaccinated for meningitis. Please contact Health Services regarding all other vaccinations required to attend the University.
4. The University reserves the right to remove students from the residence halls and/or University community if s/he repeatedly violates the rules of the University, the Code of Community Standards and/or the rules of the Office of Housing and Residential Life.

Should a student withdraw from the University or if s/he obtains permission to move off campus, the student must remove all belongings from, and officially vacate, the residence hall within 24 hours after withdrawal. Failure to do so will result in fines and/or the disposal of all items left within the residence hall at the expense of the student.

FIRE SAFETY

A. Fire alarms

When a fire alarm sounds in a residence hall or house, all residents must evacuate the building(s) immediately and completely. Evacuation is expected every time the fire alarm sounds. Failure to evacuate the building promptly (by the time Residential Life staff and Security conduct room searches) during a fire alarm will result in a $50 fine and disciplinary action. Please wait for Security to give the OK before reentering the building. In cases where it is determined that a false fire alarm has been intentionally triggered, each resident of that hall or house will be billed $25. This fine may be issued each time the intentional false fire alarm is caused unless Residential Life or Security staff is able to identify the individual perpetrator(s).

B. Fire alarm evacuation procedures

1. When the alarm sounds, leave immediately.
2. If you are in a burning building:
   • Call x4911 to report an emergency from a campus phone, or call 203-576-4911 on your cell phone to report your location and the nature of the emergency.
   • Stay calm and report the emergency accurately.
   • If there is smoke in the room, keep low to the floor.
   • If possible, put a wet towel over your mouth and nose.
   • Before opening any doors, feel the metal doorknob. If it is hot, do not open the door. Attempt to exit through a window if it is low enough to the ground.
   • If you cannot exit out the window, wave something out of the window, such as a pillowcase or shirt, to attract the attention of the Fire Department.
   • Open the window from the top, if possible, (to let out the smoke and the heat) and from the bottom (to let in fresh air).
   • If you CAN open the door, brace yourself against the door and open it slowly to make sure there is no heat or heavy smoke on the other side. If there is, then close the door again.
   • If you can leave the room through the door, close it as you exit.
   • Go to the nearest exit or stairs. Do NOT use the elevators.
   • If it has not already been activated, activate the fire alarm system by pulling on the bar marked “PULL” or following the directions as stated on the alarm station.
   • If the nearest exit is blocked by fire, heat, or smoke, go to an alternate exit.
   • If all exits on the floor are blocked, go back to the room, close the door, open the window as described, wave something out the window, and shout for help.
   • After evacuating the building, stand clear of it by crossing the street or evacuating to a SAFE ZONE. Allow the fire-fighters and fire-fighting equipment to maneuver around the building, as necessary.
3. If it has not already been activated, activate the fire alarm system by pulling on the bar marked "PULL" or following the directions as stated on the alarm station.
   • If the nearest exit is blocked by fire, heat, or smoke, go to an alternate exit.
   • If all exits on the floor are blocked, go back to your room, close the door, open the window as described, wave something out the window, and shout for help.
   • After evacuating the building, stand clear of it by crossing the street or evacuating to a SAFE ZONE. Allow the fire-fighters and fire-fighting equipment to maneuver around the building as necessary.

C. Safety standards

1. Always close and lock the door to the room when going to bed.
2. Make a habit of keeping a towel and slip-on shoes near the door.
3. Only UL approved power strips with surge protectors (internal breaker or GFI) are permitted for use within all the residential housing locations. All other types of extension cords are prohibited. Do not string wires or extension cords under rugs, over hooks, or in any place where these may be subject to wear or mechanical damage. All electrical cords should be checked periodically for wear or damage. Use only authorized appliances and only those that are Underwriter Laboratories (UL) listed.
4. Due to fire safety concerns, candles and incense are not allowed within the residence halls.
5. To ensure that students and guests have clear access throughout all residential locations in an emergency, no items may be stored in the hallway including, but not limited to, clothing, boxes, books, shoes, etc.
6. Fire doors in halls and stairwells must be kept closed at all times; do not prop open doors.
7. Know the location of all fire exits, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers before you need to use them. Make it a practice to know the emergency exit or pathway from any room you are in and count how many steps it would take to get from your room to a hall door if you were blinded by smoke.
8. If you wake up at night and smell smoke, do not open your door until you feel it with the back of your hand. If it is hot, leave it closed. Use your cell phone to call for help or go to the window and call for help unless you can get through other rooms that do not lead into the corridor. DO NOT JUMP!
9. Do not take any chances with fire. Even a small one can get out of control within seconds. In case of a fire, the alarm should be activated, the building evacuated, and Campus Security called.
10. If you are in a room where a fire starts, leave quickly. Close the door to confine the blaze to that one room as long as possible and do not lock the door.

D. Misuse of fire safety equipment

If a fire alarm system is intentionally activated as a false alarm or if a fire is set in a residence hall or house, violators will be subject to severe disciplinary action including arrest, suspension, expulsion, and damage billing. A person identified as responsible for the removal or misuse of fire extinguishers, standpipe hoses, valves, horns, emergency exit signs, glass coverings, tampering/covering of smoke detectors, covering/blocking door entrances, etc., will be subject to severe disciplinary action including arrest, expulsion, and damage billing. Persons having information relating to the setting of fires or false alarms are expected in all cases to notify a University staff member. Any person who knowingly withholds information from University staff that relates to setting fires or false alarms will be subject to disciplinary action and fines.

FLOOR/HALL MEETINGS

Throughout the semester, Residential Life staff will hold floor/hall meetings. These meetings are mandatory for all residential students to attend. Students are held accountable for the information discussed; therefore, they must communicate attendance to their RA. Failure to attend without advance communication may result in disciplinary action.

FOOD STORAGE

To maintain a healthy environment within all residential locations, students are required to store food in sealed air tight containers to avoid unsanitary conditions, spoilage, waste accumulation, and the onset of pests such as ants and/or rodents.

• Only food belonging to the occupant(s) of the room should be stored in the student room.
• Please keep refrigerators, freezers, micro-fridges, countertops, dishes, and food containers clean at all times.
• Food stored in corrugated cardboard boxes must be emptied into plastic or glass food storage containers with tightly sealed lids. Corrugated cardboard must be immediately discarded in a nearby dumpster. Please do not dispose of cardboard in the hall, wing, or floor trash receptacle.
• Food preparation of perishable foods (such as seasoning, cutting, and cooking) may only be done in the community kitchen.
• Open food and beverages, regardless of whether it is perishable or non-perishable, must be stored in a plastic or glass food storage container with a tightly sealed lid or in refrigerator/micro-fridge.
• Leftover food, or food trash (such as take-out containers) is required to be disposed of in the garbage room.

University staff members will regularly inspect residential rooms for compliance with these regulations and will remove or cause to be removed any items in rooms that conflicts with these regulations. Failure to follow the food storage policy will result in a minimum fine of $50 and/or disciplinary action.

GUEST POLICY

Upon entering the hall, a visitor/guest is subject to the following requirements:

1. Have a valid picture ID.
   1. Any visitor/guest/overnight guest without a valid photo ID will not be allowed to enter the residence hall. The only forms of valid ID accepted from a visitor/guest/overnight guest while visiting our residence halls are listed below:
      1. For guests/overnights only:
         1. A current state issued driver’s license or identification card including a photo, or
         2. A current military ID.
         3. A current passport, which includes a photo . If providing a passport, please provide a photo ID card (excluding a bank card) to stay with desk staff during your visit.
      2. For visitors only:
         1. A current, valid University of Bridgeport ID must have a security sticker for the current term.
   2. Please note that any expired forms of identification are not able to be used to register a visitor/guest.
2. Guests and visitors must have their profiles created at the front desk at the time of their first visit into our residence halls. Guests and visitors must check in at the front desk every time they visit a residence hall.
3. Overnight guests who plan to come into our residence halls must have a profile created by their host using the online system for the first initial visitation 72 hours before the date of visit. This registration occurs only once.
4. Each host is permitted to sign in no more than two (2) guests/visitors at any one time.
5. Each host may have only one (1) overnight guest at a time. In addition to any authorized overnight guest, a host can also have one (1) guest/visitor visit at any time.
6. A host is responsible for the escort and conduct of a visitor/guest/overnight guest during the entire visit and any situations or damage they may cause.
7. Before inviting any visitor/guest/overnight guest to your room, be considerate of your roommate and discuss it with them. For overnight guests, if any roommate does not consent, you cannot have a guest stay in your room. The roommate that doesn’t consent must communicate to the Residential Life staff.
8. The minimum age to visit the residence hall is 18 years old unless prior approval is received for athletic recruitment or University special events by the Director of Housing and Residential Life or designee.

Visitor specific procedures:

1. The host, in person, must sign a visitor in and out of the residence hall at the front desk every time they enter and leave the residence hall.
2. The host must always escort their guest throughout the building.
3. The status of all visitors living on campus will be verified prior to being admitted into the residence hall as a visitor.
4. Visitors from other halls have no hourly restriction on when to visit and are allowed to stay overnight as a visitor. Overnight visitors can not stay more than two (2) days in a week. A week is defined as Sunday-Saturday.

Guest specific procedures:

1. A guest must be signed into the residence hall, using one of the valid forms of ID listed above, at the front desk every time they enter and leave the building.
2. A host who wishes to have a guest stay past midnight (12 a.m.) needs to submit an Overnight Guest Request Form through the housing portal. Refer to Overnight Guest Procedures for directions.
3. If a guest unexpectedly will not be leaving before midnight, the host must register them using the online system before midnight AND then request to speak with RA on Duty or ProStaff on Duty to explain the change in plans.
4. Violating these policies will subject the host to loss of guest privileges and student disciplinary action.

Overnight guest specific procedures:

1. A host may have no more than one (1) overnight guest at a time. A host can have an overnight guest any day of the week.
2. An overnight stay is from 10 a.m. on any given day and ends at 12 p.m. the next day. The arrival or departure time of an overnight visit can be adjusted to any time within this timeframe. After 12 p.m. the next day, the overnight must check in as a guest at the front desk.
3. An overnight guest may only stay up to two (2) times per week in the residence halls. The week is defined as Sunday-Saturday. Specifically, this means that within any seven-day period, an overnight guest may only stay for two nights within the residence hall system as anyone’s overnight guest.
4. An overnight guest request to stay the night must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on the desired day the overnight guest will stay the night.
5. If the overnight guest is staying more than one night in the week, the host must include a separate request for each night of their stay in the housing portal.
6. If the overnight stay is consecutive, the host and overnight guest must checkout at the front desk at the end of their first reservation and then re-check in for their next reservation.
7. If a student is expecting an overnight guest for more than a two-day period, they must obtain special permission in advance from their roommate and the building’s ProStaff or the DHRL. The overnight guest must not stay the additional day(s) until approval is received from the ProStaff of that building and the DHRL before spending another night in any residence hall on campus.
8. If an overnight guest stays more than two nights in a seven-day period (Sunday-Saturday) without permission, the host will be billed $64 per night and will face student disciplinary action. Repeat offense(s) may result in arrest for trespassing and the student’s guest privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the school year.
9. The University, at its discretion, reserves the right to limit the number of overnight guests in any residence hall or on campus. Residential Life professional staff and Campus Security supervisors reserve the right to deny any individual access to the residence hall, revoke previously approved access, and/or modify our guest policy due to public safety or public health visitors, guests and overnight guests.
10. During 24-hour Quiet Hours periods at the end of each semester, overnight guest privileges are suspended to promote an environment focused on maximizing residents’ academic success.
11. Other limitations on overnight guest policies may be put in place at specific times such as breaks, grad week, commencement, any disciplinary action assigned, and emergencies; or to respond to issues within the section, hall, or campus. The University will make every attempt to notify residents of such policy adjustments in a timely manner.

INSPECTIONS

Health and safety

Residential Life staff conduct regular health and safety inspections of all residence hall rooms. These inspections will occur once a month. At the start of each semester, all locations receive a notification of what health and safety inspections are like. This notice is the announcement that undergraduate students receive in the residence halls. Apartments, houses, and Barnum will receive announcements prior to inspections, monthly. These inspections permit Residential Life staff to verify the status of maintenance requests, inspect rooms for health/safety concerns, and interact with residential students who are present at the time, though it is not required that students be present during them. Residents are expected to work to keep the residence hall environment clean and safe from hazards. Excessive garbage, prohibited items, unclean rooms, and any behaviors which contribute to an unhealthy living environment are not allowed. Failed health and safety inspections require staff to re-inspect within 24 hours of notice. More than two failures can result in a fine and further disciplinary action. This applies to non-traditional/graduate housing as well.

Life safety

Residential Life staff and outside contractors conduct regular life safety inspections of all residential spaces. Outside contractors’ complete inspections twice a year and Residential Life staff complete inspections once a month. These inspections will be announced. These inspections permit Residential Life staff to verify the status of all life safety equipment such as exit signs, emergency exit maps, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc. Residents are expected to report if any of this equipment is damaged, not working properly or missing. Failed life safety inspections require work orders to be submitted and therefore follow-up will be done by our Facilities team to correct the situation. This applies to non-traditional/graduate housing as well.

HOUSING FEES

As an incoming new undergraduate/graduate student, a one-time Housing Deposit is required to apply for housing and reserve a room in our residential locations. This housing deposit is credited to a student’s account within the first six weeks from the start of the semester. Returning students do not have to pay a housing deposit. After applying for housing, students will have until July 15 for fall, December 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer to cancel housing and receive credit to their student university account. Requests must be sent via email. If a student decides to withdraw from the institution, housing deposits are not refundable.

Students residing in non-traditional/graduate housing are required to pay a non-refundable maintenance fee of $125 (one-time payment) at the time of assignment. In addition, students must pay one month’s rent as a security deposit. The security deposit is credited to the student, minus any deduction for damages to their housing assignment upon graduation or departure from living on campus. The ideal timeline is within 30 days of the student's check-out date.

Disputing housing fees

Students have 60 days to dispute any housing fees or charges that have been incurred from the day that the bill is placed onto the account. Fees related to community or room, apartment, or house damage billing must be directed to the resident director who placed the bill on your student account. Fees related to assignments, deposits, and other fees must be directed to the Office of Housing and Residential Life. These disputes must be done in writing to Emails received 60 days after the date of bill modification will not be reviewed.

IDENTIFICATION CARDS (UB ID CARD)

All students, faculty, and staff of University of Bridgeport are issued official UB ID cards and are expected to carry this card at all times while on University grounds and provide it to University staff/campus security upon request (as stated on the back of each ID card). Furthermore, the UB ID card provides access to campus buildings and must be presented by all students, when entering a residence hall, even if s/he lives there. No person may falsify, alter, or duplicate his/her ID card, nor may someone use another individual’s ID card to gain access to the residence hall, university buildings/offices or to utilize dining options on campus. These actions may result in disciplinary action and/or a fine.

INDOOR SPORTS

Due to concerns regarding potential damage or injury, indoor sports are not allowed. “Indoor sports” are defined as, but are not limited to, using balls, bats, frisbees, skateboards, rackets, lacrosse sticks, or other objects in the halls. Additionally, racing, wrestling, play-fighting, or other sport-like behaviors are not allowed in any residential location.

INAPPROPRIATE/DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR

Since the residential locations are a community with several hundred people living together in one space, it is important that all residents are aware of their personal behavior, how it affects others, and that they conduct themselves in a respectful and appropriate manner. Any inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior, which is deemed to negatively affect the hall or campus community, will be addressed through the Student Conduct Process, and may result in sanctions up to and including removal from the residence halls or University.

INTERNET CONNECTIONS AND NETWORK USAGE

Wireless access is provided within residential locations. All residents and guests who access the campus computer network must abide by the Computer Network: Acceptable Use Guidelines stated in Chapter 6: Policies of University of Bridgeport in the Key to UB: Student Handbook. Residents of University Place Apartments are responsible for obtaining their own internet service provider.

KEY CONTROL AND LOCKOUTS

Students are issued a UB identification card that also acts as a meal and access card for those living on campus. Residents who lose their proximity/UB ID card may be issued another for a fee and must contact Campus Security immediately to get a new card. Occasionally, a student may need to be let into their room. If so, the student should contact a Residential Life staff member to gain assistance. Residential Life staff can open residents’ room doors, but only for an occupant of that room with proof of identity. After three lockouts, students will be billed $15 for each additional time they need to be let into their room.

The Office of Housing and Residential Life wants to make sure that you always have access to your room. If your key is lost, stolen, broken, or you are locked out of your room, we have worked to make it quick and easy for you to regain room access. The following are the procedures to get help:

For lock outs:

• Call the RA on Duty for your area. Phone number is located at your front desk. Depending on the time, the office assistant (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) or resident assistant (7 p.m.-10 a.m.) will log your information and then proceed with the lockout. Wait times will vary.

For broken, lost, or stolen keys:

• Visit the Office of Housing and Residential Life, located at the rear of Seeley Hall, during the office hours of Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. to receive a key.
• The resident will have to sign documentation and charges will apply for key replacement.
• If you left your key at home or just need a replacement key for a couple of days, the Res. Life Office can assist you in completing a Borrowed Key Form.
  • A key may be borrowed for a maximum of 5 days. If by 5 p.m. on the 5th business day the borrowed key has not been returned, a replacement key charge will be added to the student’s account.
  • The replacement key fee is $75 per key and a lock change fee is $100 per key.

KITCHENS

Each residential location has a full kitchen or kitchenette style area for use by residents. Residents are responsible for cleaning up after using the kitchen including wiping down counters, washing and removing utensils, dishes, and pots/pans. All unclean items left in the kitchens for more than 12 hours will be disposed of by university staff by 10 p.m. every night. Limited kitchen equipment provided by Res. Life can be signed out at the front desk of any residence hall. Housing and Residential Life kitchen supplies must be used in the community kitchen in the residence hall. Cooking any food in residence hall rooms is not permitted.

PERSONAL PROPERTY, ABANDONED PROPERTY, AND STORAGE

The University does not assume responsibility for personal property loss due to theft, damage, floods, or any other cause. Any loss should be reported immediately to Campus Security at 203-576-4913. All residents are encouraged to obtain homeowners or renter’s insurance before residing on campus. UB has partnered with GradGuard, which offers a renter’s insurance program that has protected over 500,000 students nationwide.

If a student leaves items behind, after officially checking out of their housing assignment, or if s/he does not properly check out of their residential location and leaves behind items, the items will be considered abandoned and disposed of by University staff. Students will be subject to an improper checkout fee of $200 and any additional costs associated with the disposal of items. Residential Life does not store items for students at any point in time, including student staff. Students will be sent an official notification regarding disposal of items to their UB email and given seven days to respond and collect items.

PEST CONTROL

A licensed pest control company provides preventive treatments and extermination services for our campus community every Tuesday and Thursday. If students have any pest control concerns, they should contact their residence hall staff. Residents requesting pest control services are responsible for preparing their rooms according to the pest control company’s instructions. Rooms that are not properly prepared may not be treated and residents will incur a minimum fee of $125.

Residents must follow all steps of the pest control process. Students cannot refuse inspections or treatments, even if they are not aware of the issue. Refusal of treatment or repeated instances of unprepared rooms may result in disciplinary action, additional fees, and/or the risk of losing housing.

PETS

To maintain a safe, healthy, and comfortable living environment for all residents, the following pet policy is in effect for all university residence halls:

Permitted pets:

Only the following aquatic pets are allowed in residence halls:

• Fish
• Sea snails
• Axolotls (Waterborne Salamander)
• African dwarf frogs
• Sea hermit crabs

Aquarium guidelines:

• All pets must be housed in an aquarium or aquatic habitat not exceeding 10 gallons in size.
• Each resident may have one aquarium per room.
• Aquariums must be properly maintained to ensure the health of the animals and prevent odors or leaks.
• Aquatic pets must remain in their aquarium at all times.

Prohibited animals: All other pets, including but not limited to mammals, birds, reptiles (other than Axolotls and African dwarf frogs), and amphibians not listed above, are strictly prohibited in residence halls.

Violations: Failure to comply with this policy may result in the removal of unauthorized pets, disciplinary action, and/or charges for damages or cleaning.

If you have questions about whether a specific pet is permitted, please contact the Residence Life Office for clarification before bringing the animal to campus.

This policy does not apply to students with a service animal under the Americans with Disabilities Act or an approved emotional support animal. Please see Service Animal and Assistance Animal Policies in Chapter 6 for more information.

Some important information to also consider regarding pets:

1. Damage caused by the pet must be treated like any other student damage. You will be charged if damages occur.
2. A good faith dialogue/ interactive conversation will be required between yourself and your roommate about caring for the pet.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

To ensure the safety of all residential students, certain items must be restricted from use or possession. Small electrical appliances that generate heat such as hair dryers, curling irons, clothes irons, and the like are permitted if equipped with auto shutoff. The following are considered safety violations and are not allowed within any residential locations. This list should not be considered an all-inclusive list, and the Office of Housing and Residential Life reserves the right to alter/change the status of any item as prohibited/allowed within the residential locations. After the second offense a $50 fine will be imposed on room occupants for these violations. Residential Life staff may also immediately confiscate the objects listed below. Some exceptions are outlined for non-traditional housing locations.

• Animals, other than approved aquatic species, approved service animals, and approved emotional support animals
• Air conditioners (except University Place Apartments, or in houses upon request)
• Bulk furniture (except University Place Apartments upon request)
• Christmas or string lights not “Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL)” listed
• Christmas trees larger than three feet in height (allowed in housing lobbies)
• Cinder blocks
• Cloth, paper, or wood draped under or covering the ceilings, ceiling lights, radiators, or electrical outlets
• Cloth and/or paper that covers or surrounds outlets or electrical appliances
• Cooking units or hot plates with exposed heating elements
• Coffee maker without auto-shut off
• Electrical appliances with frayed or damaged cords, including plug in pot
• Electric blankets
• Electronic cigarettes (e.g. Juuls, vape pens)
• Extension cords (without integrated UL approved surge protectors)
• Extra microwaves (except University Place Apartments and houses)
• Extra refrigerators (except University Place Apartments, or in houses upon request)
• Flammable decorations. Hanging wall and ceiling products, such as tapestries, posters, and flags, may not cover more than 50% of any one wall space to prevent any item from igniting and spreading a fire faster
• Halogen/floor torchiere lights
• Hoverboards
• Immersion coils of any type
• Lit and unlit candles and incense
• Oversized electrical scooters (see transportation equipment for further details)
• Pressure cookers, air fryer, rice cookers, toaster ovens, and deep fryers (allowed in graduate housing kitchens and University Hall suites)
• Space heaters of any type (except University Place Apartments upon request)
• Speakers exceeding dimensions 29.8 x 13.6 x 13.4
• Wireless routers (except University Place Apartments)

Repeated failure to comply will result in disciplinary action in addition to fines. Unapproved or unacceptable materials will be confiscated, stored, and returned at the end of the semester to ensure the item is no longer in the building. Confiscated items not retrieved by the last day of finals will be disposed of, recycled, or donated within 7 days. Students shall properly maintain and use equipment and may not leave items unattended while powered on. Students need to examine their own appliances periodically for faulty wiring. If you are unsure if a specific appliance is permitted, ask your ResLife staff before bringing it into your room. Not knowing an item is prohibited will not be accepted as an excuse for having a prohibited item in your room.

QUIET HOURS AND COURTESY HOURS POLICY

24-hour courtesy hours are in effect all the time, seven days a week. Courtesy hours require that noise and activity be maintained at a level that does not disturb other residents. As a rule, if a resident’s door and window are closed, other residents should not be able to hear the noise, music, etc., from outside that room.

Quiet hours are not negotiable. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 10:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Noise that can be heard outside of a room at a level that disturbs residents is not permissible. Residential Life staff may enter a room that is the source of a present noise disturbance if the occupant of that room fails to open the door. The sole purpose of this entry is to stop the noise, but any other violations witnessed in plain sight during this entry will be addressed as appropriate. Residents may have to remove sound systems or television sets if they continue to be the source of disruptive noise.

During such periods as mid-terms and final exams, 24-hour quiet hours will be enforced from the end of classes until the end of finals. A zero-tolerance policy will be enforced throughout the residence halls. Students violating this policy will be immediately fined $25 and face disciplinary sanctions. Repeat offenders may be progressively fined larger amounts or be separated from housing until after the semester concludes.

Per student demand, we offer themed housing on campus, including a 24-hour quiet floor on the 4th floor of Barnum Hall, which is designated for graduate students. Students who do not adhere to this quiet floor policy will be asked to relocate to the 2nd or 3rd floor of Barnum Hall.

RESIDENCE HALL REFUND POLICY

No reduction in charges will be made for temporary absences from the residence halls. Additionally, no refunds will be provided if a student is suspended, dismissed, or leaves the residence hall for any reason during the academic year (September to April) or the summer session (May to August).

For undergraduate students who withdraw from the University, housing refunds will be issued based on the following schedule. Residential Life staff will determine the refund amount based on the official withdrawal and/or check-out date: Prior to the 1st day of classes: 100% refund

• Prior to the 1st day of classes: 100% refund
• Prior to the end of the 1st week: 80% refund
• Prior to the end of the 2nd week: 60% refund
• Prior to the end of the 3rd week: 40% refund
• Prior to the end of the 4th week: 20% refund
• After the start of the 5th week: No Refund

This refund schedule also applies to optional meal plans for students in non-traditional or graduate housing locations.

Housing Refund Policy for non-traditional/graduate students: Once you have moved into campus housing, you are financially responsible for the entire term you applied for. If you need to withdraw and check out of housing, the following refund schedule will apply, based on your official check-out date:

• Check-out within 1-7 days: 80% refund
• Check-out within 8-14 days: 60% refund
• Check-out within 15-21 days: 40% refund
• Check-out within 22-28 days: 20% refund
• Check-out after 28 days: No refund

Refund amounts will be determined by the Residential Life staff based on your official withdrawal notice and check-out date. (Please see housing disputes for further information)

RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY

All exterior doors are locked 24/7. Students have access to their residence hall with their UB ID card and must show them upon entering the residence hall for verification to the front desk staff. Each front desk is staffed 24/7 with specially trained staff members who coordinate the guest visitation process and respond to student concerns. Residents must always escort their guests within the residence hall and properly sign them in/out through the guest visitation process. At no time should students/guests open an exterior emergency exit to let someone into the residence hall.

Each of the residence halls are equipped with closed circuit cameras in public areas of the residence halls and the surrounding grounds. Additionally, knowing that fire safety is an important concern, all residence halls are equipped with smoke detectors with voice evacuation systems. All kitchens are equipped with fire extinguishers.

Of course, no matter how secure we strive to make the residence halls, the best thing you, as a resident, can do to help is to be aware, proactive, and responsible regarding your own safety and the safety of all those in your residence hall. We ask that you follow these safety practices:

• Do not let anyone borrow your ID card or room key.
• Never let someone you do not know into the residence hall.
• Never sign in someone you do not know.
• Always let a staff member know when something is wrong or concerning.
• Always say something if you see something wrong.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AND REQUEST TO MOVE OFF CAMPUS

All full-time undergraduate students are required to live on campus unless they meet one of the following qualifications:

• They are living at a residence within a 30-mile driving distance from the University with a mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, U.S. court-appointed legal guardian, sister, and/or brother over the age of 21,
• They have completed more than 90 credits of academic work,
• They are married and provide a copy of the marriage license, or
• They are over the age of 21 as of the first day of classes. Students turning 21 after the first day of classes and who wish to move out may do so at the end of that semester only.

Plans for off-campus release by any student in any of the above categories must be approved by the director of Housing and Residential Life prior to the first day of classes. Residents moving off campus permanently, if not transferring, graduating, or asked to leave, must request to move off campus via the housing portal. Students requesting to live off-campus with a qualifying relative, under option #1, must provide proof of relationship (copies of birth certificates) and a letter explaining, in detail, their request, with whom they will live, where they will live and the relationship between all parties. These documents must be submitted with your request in the housing portal. Permission from the Office of Housing and Residential Life must be granted before moving off campus. Failure to do so will result in charges for the full housing cost contracted. Housing contracts are for at least one semester. Please refer to the Residence Hall Refund Policy as stated in the Key to UB.

RESIDENTIAL PETITION

Part-time students or students who are below the 2.0 cumulative GPA may live in a residence hall during any term if they request in writing and provide details for the request (for example: going on a co-op or falling below a 2.0 cumulative GPA). The request is not valid until the director of Housing and Residential Life or designee has granted approval to enter or remain in the Residence Halls.

ROOMMATE PROCEDURES

Adjusting to a new person in your life takes time, communication, and compromise, students desiring a roommate change must wait until the end of the second week of classes. This is also the grace period students have to arrive on campus to retain their room assignment. If a student feels their roommate situation is not conducive to their academic or personal success, they should do the following:

1. See the RA on your floor or on duty to discuss your concerns regarding your roommate.
2. If not already done, residents will be asked to complete a “Roommate Agreement” to work toward resolving their differences.
3. If both residents are not in accord with the Roommate Agreement, a mediation will be done with the RA. To have a mediation, both parties must be willing to participate and guided through a roommate agreement.
4. After the mediation, if a room change is still desirable, students can seek out their RD to seek the next steps in the process.

ROOM CHANGE PROCEDURES

• Your room change is not officially approved until you have received an email from Housing or your RD which will include the next steps as listed below. Failure to follow the room change process may result in disciplinary action.
• Please note that room change requests may not be accepted during times where room spaces are not available.

Students may not change rooms except when approved by the RD of their building and only after all the proper requests have been completed. Keep in mind that housing charges are prorated to the new housing cost once keys are issued to your new room.

Steps on how to change rooms

A student must meet and speak with a Res. Life staff member to discuss the reason(s) for a room change. Once approved, follow the steps below.

1. Students will pick up their new keys from the RA on duty between the hours of 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. or the Office of Housing and Residential Life between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Moving belongings on any given night should conclude by 10:30 p.m.
2. After the student has moved all their belongings into the new room, they must contact the RA on duty to return the old room key and complete the check-out form within 24 hours. Residents may not have keys to two rooms for more than 24 hours. Students who do not return keys or have not completed a check-out form will be fined for improper check-out, may be forced to move back to their former room, and may be referred to their RD or documented for disciplinary action.
3. Any damage or repairs noted on the room check-out form will be reported on a maintenance form and the student responsible will be billed.

Students who decide to keep their room as a double-as-a-double with no roommate understand that they may be requested to consolidate within the first 2-3-weeks of the semester and move into a new housing assignment.

ROOM ENTRY AND SEARCH

The right to inspect rooms is retained by the University. Rooms may be searched without notice to the student if the University reasonably believes that there is the presence of property or activity in the room that violates any University policy or criminal law or constitutes an immediate hazard to the safety, health, or welfare of any occupant of the residential locations.

Upon reasonable notice, or without notice at the University’s sole discretion, rooms may be entered by University personnel for extermination, maintenance, repair, and/or to turn off loud noise.

Residential Life staff members are obligated to report evidence of policy violations based on a “plain view” doctrine. This means that if hall staff discovers any violations of University policies, state law, or Federal law while performing official duties, they must immediately contact Professional staff on duty and document the information. This includes the confiscation of illegal property (e.g., weapons, candles, drug paraphernalia) that may be used as evidence.

When confiscating items, hall staff must comply with this policy. Evidence will be turned over to Campus Security or Housing and Residential Life staff for documentation until the incident is resolved. In some cases, the police may be involved. Items collected by Housing and Residential Life staff will be processed as a prohibited item and may be returned at the end of the term. Items confiscated by security will not be stored nor returned to owner.

In cases when there is probable cause, except for maintenance and noise elimination situations, the dean of students, assistant dean of students, director of Housing and Residential Life, or designee must grant verbal or written approval prior to inspecting a student's room. In addition, to preserve a safe and well-maintained living community Residential Life staff will conduct inspections.

ROOM, WALL, AND DOOR DECORATING

To maintain a safe and clean environment, please follow these guidelines for decorating your room:

Decorating doors and materials: Damage free hanging Command™ strips are recommended. Permanent fixtures, decorations that require metal fasteners or anything that might leave permanent markings are not permitted. All residents of each building will have a door decoration (“door dec”) on their door to indicate the name of the person(s) who reside in the room. At least one “door dec” per resident must remain on the door at all times. Room numbers must be visible at all times. On doors, posters must have at least four inches of space around their perimeters to prevent the spread of fire. All decorations must be completely removed when a student checks out. At no time can more than 50% of the exterior or 50% of the interior of any residence hall room door be covered with decorations or materials. This is to prevent the door from becoming engulfed in flames, which would prevent easy egress from the room.

Restrictions on alterations: No holes may be drilled in any wall within the residence hall. Students may not paint residence hall rooms or any public space in the building. Flammable decorations are not permitted. Rooms may not be painted. The interiors and exteriors of residential rooms must conform with all university policies including, but not limited to, the policies against sexual and other harassment, hazing, discrimination, and hate crimes. Students will be billed for any damage or repairs needed because of room or door decorations. These charges will be placed on the student’s account.

ROOM SELECTION PROCESS

Each spring semester, current students residing in all residential locations must participate in the Room Selection Process for the upcoming academic year. This process allows students to select their room and roommate(s) based on availability and the specific requirements of the residence halls and living communities. Students who fail to submit their housing application on time will not be eligible for room selection and will instead be assigned to housing after the housing selection process concludes.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN RESIDENCE HALLS

Important residence hall safety policies and procedures are listed below. The University reserves the right to change these policies and procedures as conditions warrant.

Hazardous property

The following hazardous items are strictly prohibited in all residence halls, graduate housing locations, and anywhere on campus. Possession or use of such hazardous substances may result in disciplinary actions, fines, immediate confiscation, suspension, dismissal, and/or expulsion. Confiscated hazardous items will not be stored or returned to the owner and will be destroyed by university officials. Any of the following hazardous properties found on campus will be confiscated and destroyed by university officials:

1. Explosives of any kind: Gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, or other flammable liquids
2. Fireworks, cherry, or stink bombs
3. Guns, firearms, or replicas thereof, explosives, ammunition, and weapons of all types, including, but not limited to pellet guns, BB guns, paint ball guns, cross bows, bow and arrows, spear guns, hunting knives, fighting knives, butterfly knives, throwing knives, knives longer than four inches, slingshots, clubs, brass knuckles, ice picks, straight razors, stun guns, and tasers, etc.
4. Incense
5. Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
6. Motorcycles, motor scooters, or other gas-powered motors
7. Potentially hazardous quantities of biological or chemical agents
8. Stolen property of any kind
9. Weapons or any items which could be reasonably considered a weapon

Solicitation policy

Merchandise may be displayed in lobbies or presented to groups in lounges with permission from the Office of Housing and Residential Life. Door-to-door sales and/or canvassing are not permitted by a student, club, or organization. Student, non-student, or club sales and advertising must be cleared through the Office of Housing and Residential Life and must be in collaboration with Residence Hall Association.

Residents may not use the residence halls, or any part thereof, to operate private enterprises. Personal/non-personal gain services cannot be conducted in any on-campus housing location. Anyone found violating these policies may be escorted out of the building by residential life staff and/or Campus Security. Outside violators may be banned from entering residence halls and University-owned facilities in the future, and/or arrested.

NO POSTING IS ALLOWED FOR PERSONAL SERVICES.

Surveys, polls, etc.

All surveys, polls, etc., by any University staff, faculty, group, or person must be approved by the Office of Housing and Residential Life before being used or distributed to residents. Surveys, polls, etc., will be evaluated for value, content, and appropriateness, etc.

Safety and security policies in all residential locations

The following actions are violations of the Code of Community Standards and are cause for disciplinary action and/or fines:

1. Water fights in the residence halls.
2. Frisbee or ball-playing in the halls.
3. Propping doors.
4. Throwing items off roofs or out of windows.
5. No person or items entry through any resident or building window.
6. Littering inside, outside, or throwing garbage out of windows.
7. Not maintaining healthy living conditions.
8. Moving off campus improperly (one semester’s housing cost).
9. Switching rooms without authorization.
10. Failure to check out properly or return keys.
11. Living in the residence hall illegally over vacation periods: whole rate of stay will be charged.
12. Inappropriate housing of guests.
13. No room may be occupied by eight or more people at any one time (including guests and other residents of the building). University Hall Apartments maximum is no more than 16 people at any given time.
14. Furniture may NOT be removed from any residence hall room except by residence hall staff or with a medical accommodation or facilities approval. Removal of furniture from the building will be considered theft of university property.
15. Furniture may not be removed from common areas and brought to student rooms.
16. Misuse of University property.
17. Not keeping kitchenettes, stoves, ovens, and/or microwaves clean. All kitchenettes and University-owned cooking appliances must be maintained and monitored by residents. Failure to maintain these may result in the area being shut down and the appliances being removed indefinitely.
18. Affixing anything to a University housing structure with the intent of making it permanent without the express written consent of the director of Housing and Residential Life or designee.
19. Unauthorized painting or decorations.
20. Fish, sea snails, African dwarf frogs, axolotls, and sea hermit crabs are the only pets allowed in the residence halls. Only fish tanks with a capacity of up to ten gallons of water are permitted. Fish tanks must be shut off during vacation periods unless the resident has paid to live in residence: $100 fine for possessing other animals that are not service animals or approved assistance animals.
21. Ignoring Quiet Hours: Students are obliged to maintain an academically conducive atmosphere in the residence halls.
22. Public Area Policy violation includes but is not limited to public urination, drug use, sexual relations.
23. Continued violation of any residential location or University policy.
24. Failure to present University ID. Students are required to carry their UB ID at all times and to provide it to University staff/campus security upon request.
25. Interference with Residential Life and/or Campus Security staff while carrying out their responsibilities.
26. Withholding information related to incidents that place residents’ safety at risk.
27. Falsely reporting an emergency or policy violation.
28. The use of skateboards, bicycles, unicycles, hands-free scooters (Segway style devices), roller-skates, inline skates, hover boards, etc. is strictly prohibited within the residence halls.
29. Violation of any other act as found elsewhere in this handbook.

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT

The following transportation list is not permitted to be ridden inside any residential location. Please note this list is not inclusive of all devices: bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, electrical scooters, skateboards, etc. The storage of these transportation devices needs to be discussed with your resident director. Transportation items which use gasoline are not permitted to be stored inside any residential location. You are responsible for supplying your own lock when using the bicycle rack. We recommend purchasing renter’s insurance for all transportation vehicles. University of Bridgeport does not take responsibility for stolen property. Hover boards are prohibited on campus and at any University property.

VACANCY CHECKS

The University reserves the right to assign additional roommates or change room assignments if necessary. Students in less-than-fully-occupied double or triple rooms must keep the empty bed(s), desk(s), drawer(s), closet(s), etc., free, and available at all times throughout the year so that a new student may move in at any point during the year or semester break. This helps us to make all students feel welcome by keeping your room’s unoccupied space(s) available. Residential Life staff will make every attempt to communicate with students when a new roommate is assigned; however, this may not always be possible. Students who improperly take over the unoccupied portion of their room will face fines, housing relocation, and student disciplinary action. Refer to the Double-as-a-Single Conversion Process section for more details of potential consequences.

OUR OFFICE

The Office of Housing and Residential Life is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday and is located at the rear of Seeley Hall. Contact Information:

1. Mailing Address: Seeley Hall, Rear Entrance, 490 Waldemere Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
2. Telephone: 203- 576-4228; Fax: 203-576-2536; Email: