Courtesy and Quiet Hours Policy
It is expected that each resident show courtesy and consideration and be sensitive to the needs of other residence hall community members at all times. Residents are expected to be conscious of the volume of their stereos, televisions, and computers, and to bring headphones with them if they prefer loud music. The use/practice of amplified or naturally loud musical instruments, such as electric guitars or drums, is not permitted in College residence halls.
Courtesy Hours
Courtesy hours are in effect at all times in the residence halls. Each resident and his/her visitors have the responsibility to act with consideration toward residence hall community members who choose to study or sleep. In short, if someone is asked to quiet down, no matter what time it is, please do so.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are defined as periods of time when noise is to be kept at a minimum. The following hours have been established for quiet hours:
- Sunday-Thursday, 10 p.m.-9 a.m.
- Friday and Saturday, 2 a.m.-noon.
Residents may choose to extend quiet hours beyond the minimum requirements listed above. This can be accomplished by a unanimous (ballot) vote of the floor section requesting this change. No hall may change quiet hours to be less than the minimum requirements.
All resident students are expected to maintain the above stated courtesy and quiet hours. Although the residence life staff is ultimately responsible for providing an atmosphere conducive to sleep and study, students are expected to make a reasonable attempt at resolving their own noise conflicts before a complaint is made to a member of the hall staff. However, if this approach fails, a staff member should be contacted. Residents who do not maintain courtesy and quiet hours are subject to disciplinary action.
In the week prior to final examination period, extended quiet hours will be in effect starting at 6 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends. During final examination period, 24-hour quiet hours are enforced in all residence halls prior to the first day of final exams. 24-hour quiet hours typically begin the day after the last day of classes for that semester.