Rights of Access

The University reserves the right of residence hall deans, authorized representatives, or administrative officers of the University to enter and inspect a student’s room whenever deemed necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to inspect the contents of any locked containers and inspection for illegal substances, firearms, alcohol, tobacco, fire and safety hazards, cleanliness, and orderliness. The student, by accepting a room in one of the residence halls, acknowledges and authorizes this procedure. Decorations such as calendars, pictures, posters, or drawings not in harmony with the ethical and moral standards of the University may be removed by residence hall staff. In addition, it is sometimes necessary for University staff members to enter student rooms for the purpose of fulfilling maintenance and repair requests or to insure the observance of basic safety and health procedures, including checking smoke detectors and window screens, and conducting nightly roomcheck. While fulfilling their administrative responsibility to enforce University regulations, members of the Student Life staff may enter student rooms when deemed necessary.