Courtesy and Quiet Hours Policy
It is expected that each resident shows courtesy and consideration and be sensitive to the needs of other residence halls and apartment 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 and apartments.
Courtesy Hours
- Courtesy hours are in effect at all times in the residence halls and apartments. Each resident and his/her visitors have the responsibility to act with consideration toward residence halls and apartment 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. As a residential campus, it is on each resident to address these courtesy hours concerns in a civil and respectful manner with one another.
Final Exam Quiet Hours (24-hour Quiet Hours)
- Starting the Saturday before final exam week/final week of classes at 2:00 a.m., 24-hour quiet hours are enforced in all residence halls and apartments prior to the first day of final exams and throughout the final examination period.
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, 10:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.
- Friday and Saturday, 2:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All residents 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 Residence Life staff. However, if this approach fails, a Residence Life staff member should be contacted.
Residents who do not maintain quiet hours are subject to disciplinary action.