UC San Diego Residential Life Community Standards (Updated

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UC San Diego Residential Life Community Standards

(Updated September 15, 2022)

Introduction

At UC San Diego, we believe you will find living on campus is an integral part of your education. As a

result of your community living experience, we hope that you will develop a concern and respect for

others; make responsible choices and decisions; share your academic, social, and cultural experience

with other students; and learn to live peacefully in close quarters with a diverse group of people.

It is important to realize that students living in a group environment affect each other's lives in many

ways. We strongly believe that one's actions demonstrate one's commitment to respecting

differences. In addition, we will not accept ignorance, humor, anger, alcohol or substance abuse as

an excuse, reason, or rationale for behavior. Certain shared responsibilities such as cooperation,

inclusion, and respect are integral to any successful group living situation. It also means accepting

personal responsibility for how your everyday actions affect others living with you as roommates and

neighbors. Establishing a positive and supportive residential environment means everyone in the

community must make occasional adjustments in personal habits, attitudes, and beliefs. Successful

on‐campus living means exercising your rights while recognizing your responsibilities in respecting

the equally legitimate rights of the other members in your community.

Community Standards

In accordance with the University of California San Diego Housing Contract, every UC San Diego

student who lives in or enters our residential communities must abide by the Community Standards

and regulations of UC San Diego, including, but not limited to, the UC San Diego Student Conduct

Procedures, the UC San Diego RESNET Acceptable Use Policy, all applicable local, state, and federal

laws, and the Housing Community Standards contained herein.

This document describes residential‐area specific policies and is incorporated into the Standards of

Conduct within the UC San Diego Student Conduct Procedures. Violations of the Community

Standards described below may become the basis for a referral to the student conduct process.

These Community Standards are in place to establish a safe and secure living environment and to

support your success as a UC San Diego student. Any student who anticipates or observes a potential

violation of these Community Standards is expected to immediately remove themselves from the

environment in which the violation may occur. One's presence during any violation of these

Community Standards ultimately condones, supports, and/or encourages the behavior or potential

violation of these Community Standards.

Additionally, breach of any term/provision of the Housing Contract may result in contract

cancellation prior to move‐in, termination of the contract after move‐in, or exclusion from

future UC San Diego student housing application processes.

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Alcohol:

Under twenty-one (21): Federal law, California state law, and University policies

prohibit persons under the age of twenty‐one (21) from consuming, possessing,

soliciting, procuring, selling, or manufacturing alcohol at any time. Persons under the

age of twenty‐one (21) in the presence of alcohol with or without objective signs of

intoxication may be in violation of these Community Standards. Alcohol possession or

consumption which can be detected from outside the room/suite/apartment will

result in further inquiry and may be a violation of these Community Standards;

Over 21: Residents who are twenty‐one (21) or older and their guest(s) and/or additional

occupant(s)

who are twenty‐one (21) or older may possess and/or consume alcohol in the resident’s

contracted apartment space and specific Graduate and Family Housing (GFH) Community

spaces as designated by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Housing Dining Hospitality or their

designee so long as they are following Federal law, California law, and all other University

policies. Manufacturing alcohol or providing alcohol to those under the age of 21 is

prohibited;

Roommates: Residents who are under twenty‐one (21) and who have roommates who are

twenty‐ one (21) or over may be present in their residence when their roommate is

consuming alcohol, but may neither consume nor possess any alcohol at any time;

Alcohol paraphernalia: Devices and games intended for the rapid consumption of alcohol

(e.g., beer bongs, beer pong, commercial dispensers, etc.) are prohibited whether or not

alcohol is present. The presence of any open, full, or empty alcohol containers will be

interpreted as possession of alcohol;

Bulk Alcohol: Possession of bulk quantities of alcohol is prohibited, including kegs and

punch bowls. Residents who are 21 years old or older may individually have in their

possession no more than the following amounts of alcohol at any time: 72 ounces of

beer including wine coolers, hard ciders, twisted teas, and other 12-ounce containers;

OR 25 ounces (750 milliliters) of wine; OR 6.8 ounces (200 milliliters) of hard liquor.

No alcohol stronger than 80 proof is permitted. Limits apply to full, partially full, or

empty alcoholic beverage containers;

Alcohol delivery: Only permitted for individuals living in Graduate and Family Housing

who are age 21 and over. In Single Undergraduate Housing, regardless of age, alcohol

delivery from any source is prohibited;

Gatherings: Social gatherings, where alcohol is present, are allowed provided all guest(s)

and/or additional occupant(s) are 21 years or older and attendance at the gathering does not

exceed two (2) guest(s) and/or additional occupant(s) per resident of the room/apartment.

Hosting of multiple room gatherings where the consumption of alcoholic beverages takes

place and where people move from one room to another is prohibited. This regulation

applies even if all rooms involved are within allowable guest(s) and/or additional occupant(s)

limits. Social gatherings in designated Graduate and Family Housing spaces (see list at the

end of this document) where alcohol is present, may not exceed the posted room capacity or

18 participants, whichever is smaller. Attendees of any gathering must be able to show proof

of age with government issued identification upon request. For gatherings larger than 18

participants, the host must reserve a space through the GFH online reservation portal and

follow UC San Diego event and permitting policies. This includes events hosted by student

organizations or groups;

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Pubs/Restaurants: Residents consuming alcoholic beverages purchased from a pub or

restaurant in any campus residential community (e.g., Mesa Nueva Pub, North Torrey Pines

Living-Learning Neighborhood, etc.) must follow all applicable University, State, and Federal

regulations adhering to the alcohol license procured by the facility operator. No outside

alcohol is permitted in these licensed areas. No open alcoholic beverages purchased from

these facilities may be taken outside of the licensed areas; and,

Public Consumption: With the exception of balconies attached to a 21+ year old resident’s

unit in Graduate and Family Housing, designated GFH community spaces, or a residential

pub/restaurant, the consumption of alcohol may not occur in public areas in residential

facilities.

Bathrooms: In keeping with our community living standards, residents are encouraged to be

mindful of the needs of fellow residents who have occasional guest(s) and/or additional

occupant(s) or family members of a different gender, with mobility issues, people with

disabilities who have attendants/caregivers of a different gender, and residents who have

specific religious or cultural accommodations, regarding the use of bathroom facilities.

Roommates and suitemates should be in regular communication with each other to discuss

these needs early and often. Your housing office (e.g. Residential Life Office or Graduate &

Family Housing Leasing Office) can be of assistance to help facilitate this communication.

Residence Halls: All suite bathrooms in the residence halls are gendered. Residents and their

guest(s) may only use bathrooms of the gender with which they identify. Guest(s) who do not

identify with the gender identity of the suite may use the bathroom with the prior approval

of all suite residents; and,

Apartments: Except for designated and approved gender-inclusive assignments, apartment

bathrooms are gendered according to the apartment. Guest(s) who do not identify with the

gender identity of the apartment residents may use the bathroom with the prior approval of

all apartment residents.

Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/Roller Skates/Roller Blades/Hoverboards:

Use, possession, and storage of hoverboards is prohibited from all residential facilities.

The use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or roller blades is

prohibited inside any Housing*Dining*Hospitality‐owned or operated facilities;

Residents may store bicycles only in the owner’s bedroom or apartment upon

approval of all roommates, if applicable, or in designated bike rack areas. Bicycles

cannot be stored in stairwells, common areas, and lounges and cannot be locked to

handrails, trees, or signposts;

Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or roller blades must not block

entrances/exits or sidewalks around residential facilities;

Residents may not use the room and its utilities to charge any micro-mobility

device (such as an e-scooter) that is owned by someone other than Resident in

exchange for compensation received by Resident;

Performing tricks on bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, or roller blades is

prohibited in or around all residential facilities; and,

Business: Students are prohibited from operating a business or electronic business using any

Housing*Dining*Hospitality owned or operated facilities, equipment, or services. With the

exception of food delivery, no resident may contract any vendor for services in the residential

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facilities without the prior approval of your housing office. This standard also prohibits

residents from renting or leasing their contracted space in undergraduate housing.

Campus Card: UC San Diego students must carry their Campus Card (i.e., UC San Diego student

identification) and abide by the Campus Card Terms and Conditions at all times.

Child Welfare/Care of Minors: Residents, and not the University, are responsible for

supervising their children or children in their care (i.e., individuals <18 years old) to prevent

harm to them or to other individuals or damage to property.

Controlled Substances: Federal law, California state law, and University policy prohibits the

unlawful possession, solicitation, procurement, sale, consumption, or manufacture of narcotics or

controlled substances. Cannabis and cannabis products containing tetrahydrocannabinol and/or

cannabidiol are prohibited in Housing*Dining*Hospitality facilities. In addition, the Residential

Community Standards provide that:

Possession or consumption of controlled substances that can be detected from outside the

room/suite/apartment will result in further inquiry and may be a violation of these Community

Standards;

Persons in the presence of controlled substances, with or without objective signs of

intoxication, may be in violation of these Community Standards.

The possession and/or use of drug paraphernalia is prohibited in or around all residential

facilities; and,

The use of any prescribed medication, over the counter drugs, and other controlled

substances in an abusive or recreational manner is prohibited. Prescription medication may

only be used or possessed by the person to whom it is prescribed.

Failure to Comply: Residents and their guest(s) and/or additional occupant(s) must comply

with the directives of University and public officials in the performance of their duties.

Specifically, residents must:

Answer their room/suite/apartment door while present in the residence;

Immediately produce their UC San Diego Campus Card and/or government issued identification

upon request; and,

Immediately identify their guest(s) and/or additional occupant(s).

Fire Policy:

a. Appliances: Every electrical appliance must be UL‐listed and may only be used within the

limitations of that listing. All appliances (e.g., cooking, portable heaters, etc.) with exposed

heating elements are prohibited. Microwaves must be 750 watts or less and refrigerators must

be 5.0 cubic feet or less. Heat producing cooking appliances (e.g., toasters, electric grills, water

boilers, coffee makers, rice cookers, etc.) must be used in kitchen areas only. Portable or

installed air conditioning or heating units are prohibited;

b. Causing a Fire: Residents may not cause a fire to start for any reason, whether the cause was

intentional or by accident. The resident responsible may be financially liable for any associated

costs;

c. Burnt Food: Burned food may activate the building fire alarm and the resident responsible may

be financially liable for any associated costs;

d. Evacuation Maps: Evacuation maps may not be removed or altered;

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e. Extension cords and power strips – All extension cords and/or power strips must have the

following components: 1) Must be three‐pronged; 2) Must be UL Listed; 3) Must be plugged

directly into a wall outlet (not another extension cord or power strip); 4) Must be sized

adequately to handle the load; and, 5) Power strips must be circuited and have an on/off switch.

Extension cords may only be used on a temporary basis and not as a substitute for permanent

wiring. A power strip with a built‐in breaker may be used in place of an extension cord for low‐

draw appliances (generally 600 watts or less). Some examples of appliances with low wattage

that can be used with power strips include, laptop computers (40W‐120W), 25" televisions

(150W), clock radios (7W), gaming consoles (195W) and curling irons (90W). Multi‐plug, non‐

circuited, adaptors and extension cords can create fire hazards and are not allowed. Flexible

wiring (i.e., circuited power strips and extension cords) shall not be extended through walls,

ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical

damage. Wiring, including but not limited to electrical, telephone, cable, or computer wiring,

from apartment to apartment or from room to room is prohibited;

f. Failure to Evacuate: It is each resident’s responsibility to immediately evacuate to designated

assembly areas when the fire alarm activates. Failure to evacuate immediately, even during a

fire drill, is prohibited.

g. False Fire Alarms: Causing a false fire alarm (pulling fire alarm stations without cause, tampering

with smoke detectors, etc.) is prohibited and a violation of the California Fire Code. Engaging in

such behavior may be punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 fine;

h. Fire and Emergency Equipment: It is a misdemeanor to tamper with, cover, hang items on,

damage, dismantle, deactivate, alter, or otherwise interfere with fire alarm pull stations, smoke

and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, hoses, fire sprinkler systems, EXIT signs, and emergency

lighting or any other fire/emergency equipment. Hanging items on, damaging, dismantling,

deactivating, covering, or otherwise altering smoke detectors, heat detectors, or any

fire/emergency equipment is prohibited. Additionally, such conduct may result in housing

contract cancellation, exclusion from future UC San Diego student housing application

processes, suspension, and/or administrative fees associated with the violation(s);

i. Fire Doors: Residents must not bypass or disable safety design features by obstructing,

propping, or blocking doors and/or latches;

j. Flammable, Explosive, or Corrosive Substances: Storage or use of any flammable liquids,

fireworks, compressed gas canisters, photo developing chemicals, or corrosive materials, in any

quantity, is prohibited in or around Housing*Dining*Hospitality facilities. No vehicles or

machines with flammable or corrosive materials can be brought into or stored in or around the

Housing*Dining*Hospitality facilities;

k. Halogen Lamps: Halogen lamps are prohibited; and,

l. Open Flames: Use of candles, charcoal grills, incense, tiki torches, or any other open flames are

prohibited in or around Housing*Dining*Hospitality facilities. Individual residents cannot bring

barbecues (including electric barbecues, smokers and similar products) as they are prohibited in

all facilities. In addition, propane gas and charcoal for BBQs may not be stored in or around any

Housing*Dining*Hospitality facility. Gas BBQs are available for resident use in designated

locations.

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Guests and Additional Occupants: A resident is defined as the UC San Diego-affiliated

person contracted to live in University housing, or primary resident. An additional occupant

exists only in Graduate and Family Housing and is defined as the person(s) contracted to

live in University housing with the resident. A guest(s) is defined as anyone not contracted

to live in the residential space being visited (e.g., individual room, suite, and/or apartment).

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During special events (e.g., the Sun God Festival) or unique circumstances (e.g., public

health concerns), additional restrictions may be implemented for guest(s) and/or additional

occupant(s).

Restrictions may be placed on guest visitation to mitigate the risks associated with

COVID-19 or other public health concerns, except for necessary care givers. These

restrictions may be more conservative than the Orders issued by the County, State, or

Federal Health Officer, and may consider the orders in addition to guidance concerning

Institutions of Higher Education, Local, State, and Federal law, or University policy.

Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests and additional occupants.

Should the guest(s) or additional occupant(s) violate any University policy including

these rules, the resident may be held accountable, and their guest or additional

occupant may be asked to leave;

Residents must always accompany guests while in the residential community;

Residents must properly and accurately identify guest(s) and additional occupant(s) to

University or Public Officials upon request;

Undergraduate Housing Residents may not host overnight guests more than six nights

per quarter or three nights consecutively. Overnight guests of Graduate and Family

Housing residents are permitted to stay for up to two weeks; and,

Guests may not sleep in any of the common rooms or public spaces.

11. Health and Safety: Students present in University owned, operated or leased facilities must not

engage in conduct threatening the health or safety of any person, and must abide by any enhanced

guidance imposed to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 or other public health concerns (e.g.,

physical distancing, masking, sequestration, isolation housing, etc.).These restrictions may be more

conservative than the Orders issued by the County, State, or Federal Health Officer and may consider

the orders in addition to guidance concerning institutions of Higher Education, Local, state, and Federal

law, or University policy. For the most current requirements in place, please refer to the websites for

Student COVID-19 Compliance (studentcovidcompliance.ucsd.edu) or Return to Learn

(returntolearn.ucsd.edu).

12. Living Space Agreement: Within the first four weeks of moving into their contracted space,

undergraduates residing in Single Undergraduate Housing are required to complete a “Living Space

Agreement” (Agreement) with their on-campus housing room/apartment mates. Living Space

Agreements are facility-specific and designed to facilitate discussion and compromise around issues of

individual preference. Stipulations in the Living Space Agreement supplement the Residential Life

Community Standards; in any conflict between the terms of a Living Space Agreement and the

Residential Life Community Standards, the Residential Life Community Standards will prevail.

Additionally, when there is conflict, residents are expected to review and revise their agreement,

consulting with their Resident Assistant/House Advisor as needed. A Living Space Agreement must be

completed each time there is a change in contracted occupants of a room/suite/apartment and will be

due within four weeks of that change becoming effective. It is the responsibility of each resident to

complete this agreement; Resident Assistants/House Advisors can facilitate Living Space Agreements

upon request.

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13. Noise:

Quiet Hours: The minimum quiet hours in each residential community, except La Jolla Del

Sol, start at 10pm each Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and end at

7am the following morning and start at 12am (midnight) each Friday and Saturday, and

end at 9am. At La Jolla Del Sol, quiet hours start at 10pm each Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, and Thursday, and end at 8am the following morning; and start at 11pm on

each Friday and Saturday, and end at 8am the following morning. Please respect that

during UC San Diego posted finals weeks, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect in all residential

communities; and,

Courtesy Quiet Hours: Any student resident may ask any other student resident(s), guest(s)

and/or additional occupant(s) to cease making noise that is disruptive to study or sleep at

any time. Failure to comply with requests may be a violation of these Community Standards.

Student residents are expected to directly request that other student resident(s), guest(s)

and/or additional occupant(s) cease any activity hampering their ability to study or sleep.

Student resident(s), guest(s) and/or additional occupant(s) are required to self‐monitor

noise that may disrupt the study or sleep of others at any time. It is not acceptable to

assume that a noise level is appropriate until someone complains about it.

14. Posting/Solicitation: All posting, distribution, or solicitation in the public areas of

Housing*Dining*Hospitality facilities, including residential restaurants and market services must be

approved by the office responsible for the specific facility. Refer to your residential area’s standards

and the University posting policy for further detail. Posting on exterior balconies, porches, or railings of

apartment rooms is prohibited. Postings inside bedrooms or on the inside of exterior‐ facing bedroom

windows or doors may not interfere with the operation of doors or windows or otherwise endanger

health or safety. Posting of material in common living areas of apartments not open to the general

public is permitted provided that none of the residents of adjoining rooms with access to the common

area object to the material. Any material posted in the common area of apartments must be removed

if any resident of an adjoining room with access to the common area objects to the posting of such

material.

15. Residential Facilities:

Alteration/Construction: Alteration or construction of any kind in or outside of your

Housing*Dining*Hospitality residential space is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited

to, using heavy building materials; installing front screen doors; building platforms, lofts, or

shelving units inside your Housing*Dining*Hospitality residential space or on the patio or

balcony; installing paneling, closet organizers, mirrors, cork, bottle caps, or track lighting; or,

installing bamboo covering on the patio or balcony above railing;

Balconies and/Window Ledges: Balconies, ledges, window ledges, and sunshades may not

have any items hanging from them or covering them. Further, balconies, patios, and

decks may not contain decorative items, food storage, trash, trash containers, items to be

recycled, or recycling containers;

Cleanliness: Residents are responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, hygienic, and

hazard‐free living environment. Administrative charges and/or other sanctions will be

assessed, and a report of the issues referred to the Student Conduct process, for excessive

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cleaning that must be performed by University and/or University‐contracted staff, including

Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) inspection staff;

Closet/Cabinet Doors: Removing doors is prohibited. If doors are removed, they will be re‐

installed immediately, and the student will be assessed an administrative charge for their

reinstallation/repair;

Damage/Theft: The University, at its sole discretion, will determine costs for the theft,

conversion, destruction, or damage to University fixtures, furnishings, equipment or

decorations or damage to a residential facility. Payment for such costs shall be made by the

resident and is due upon receipt of the notice. Damage should be reported immediately to

Housing’s HDH Fix It Maintenance and Pest Control Hotline 858‐534‐2600. Do not attempt to

repair damages; doing so may result in additional administrative charges;

Decorations: Corridor, room, and common area decorations must conform to EH&S

standards: Damages resulting from violating these Community Standards may be assessed to

the resident(s).

i. Decorative materials are not permitted in corridors.

ii. Do not obstruct exit signs, fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinkler heads, or hose cabinets.

Items of any kind may not be affixed or adhered to any ceiling and no ceiling may be

altered by painting.

iii. Walls may not be altered in any way and any item hanging from any wall must be

mounted with removable adhesive strips or painter’s tape; and, any decoration on the

exterior of the door must be limited to two pieces not larger than 8 1/2" x 14" each;

Doors/Walls: Written messages, tacks, or tape (other than painter’s tape) placed directly on

any door or wall is prohibited;

Door Closure Devices: California State law requires that door closure devices be in working

order. If a door closure device has been tampered with, it will be repaired and the residents

charged;

Elevators: Tampering with, misuse of, or vandalism of elevators is prohibited by law and

University policy. Those responsible for such activities will be charged for cleaning or repair;

Furnishings: Moving furniture from any rooms/suites/apartment/public area is prohibited.

Students who move furniture from public areas or use furniture for purposes other than its

intended use may be referred to the Student Conduct process and assessed any labor costs

associated with returning the furniture to its appropriate location or its replacement. Outdoor

use of University‐owned furniture from rooms/apartments/suites/public areas is prohibited;

Keys: Residents are responsible for all University‐issued keys. Duplication or use, without prior

authorization, of any University‐issued key is prohibited. Providing false information to obtain a

University key is also prohibited. UC San Diego Police will charge a fee for any lockouts that

they facilitate after-hours. Students may be charged for the costs associated with a lost or

stolen key(s), or key(s) that are not returned after a resident vacates a space;

Painting: Residents are prohibited from painting the interior or exterior of their residence;

Pets:

i. Undergraduate Residential Spaces: Pets and animals are prohibited in all undergraduate

residential spaces. This includes pets or animals of visitors, regardless of length of stay.

However, the following exceptions apply: 1) Personal ‘Service or Assistance Animals’ that

assist with a disability as certified by the Office for Students with Disabilities; and, 2)

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Aquarium fish in tanks not to exceed 10 gallons. Limit of one tank per resident;

ii. Coast, La Jolla Del Sol, Mesa, and OMS: The University will approve two indoor cats, caged

birds, and fish in aquariums with a capacity of 30 gallons or less, per apartment. A signed

pet addendum and a $250 pet deposit will be required for up to 2 indoor cats.

iii. Rita, Mesa Nueva, Nuevo West, and Nuevo East: The University will only approve fish in

aquariums with a capacity of 30 gallons or less, per apartment. Cats are not allowed at

Mesa Nueva, Nuevo East, Nuevo West, or Rita.

n. Recycling and Trash: Regular removal of recycling and trash is each resident’s responsibility. All

recycling and trash should be regularly taken to designated recycling and trash containers. If

recycling or trash from a resident’s room or apartment is found in non‐designated areas (e.g.,

outside door, on the balcony, etc.), residents will be held accountable for its appropriate removal

and cleaning, and any related administrative charges;

o. Roofs/Rails/Ledges: Residents are prohibited from scaling or climbing walls, traversing to/from

balconies, patios, and/or accessing roofs, rails, and ledges of all Housing*Dining*Hospitality

residential facilities. Placing objects on the roofs, rails, or ledges, or throwing objects to or from

the roofs, rails, or ledges of any residential facility is prohibited;

p. Security: Residents may not bypass or disable residential security in any way. Residents should

not allow suite and/or building access to unauthorized persons. Students are reminded to lock

doors and close and lock windows when they are not present in the room or while asleep in the

room. Students are required to call the HDH FixIt Maintenance and Pest Control Hotline at 858‐

534‐2600 if they are unable to lock and secure room doors and/or windows. If a resident sees

suspicious activity, they are expected to call University Police at 858‐534‐4357. The safety and

security of the community is everyone’s responsibility;

q. Unauthorized Entry: Unauthorized entry is prohibited. Use of residential facilities by outside

organizations and/or the general public is limited and must have the prior approval of the

housing office responsible for the space;

r. Unauthorized Events: All group activities, hired performances, or organized and/or publicized

events in or around the residential facilities, including public areas, must have the prior approval

of the housing office responsible for the space;

s. Unauthorized Use of Public Areas: Depending on the unique architecture of each residential

community, public areas are generally defined as any residential space excluding residence hall

bedrooms and the interiors of apartments. All public areas must be kept free of obstructions. No

one may sleep in public areas unless it is in conjunction with a University‐sponsored event.

Public areas may be closed at any time by the housing office responsible for the space; and,

t. Windows and Screens: Throwing to or from, dropping, or allowing any object to fall from any

window, climbing in or out of windows, or the removal of window screens is prohibited. Any

weather‐related damages that occur to a room as a result of a resident not closing a window will

be billed to the resident(s) responsible for the damage. Additionally, you may not cover or hang

items from windows or window ledges.

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Residential Restaurant and Market Service Facilities

a. Conduct: Disruptive behavior in dining facilities will result in formal documentation

through the Student Conduct process. Dining Services Managers may ask any resident or

their guest(s) to leave the premises if such action is necessary. For purposes of this section,

disruptive behavior applies to, but is not limited to:

i. Activities – Recreational activities, running with or throwing items are not permitted in

any residential restaurant or market service facilities.

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ii. Food Fights - Throwing food (including drinks) or dining-related items (e.g., plates,

bowls, utensils, trays, etc.) or engaging in food fights within residential restaurant and

market service facilities is prohibited.

iii. Health and Safety - Running, standing on tables, throwing non-food related items

within the facilities or engaging in behavior that poses a health or safety concern for

other patrons, staff, or guests is prohibited.

iv. Theft – Baskets and/or shopping carts are provided at market service facilities for

resident and guest convenience. Placing items in a personal backpack or other bag

before purchase is not permitted. Passing food items to any person without purchase

is also prohibited.

b. Dishware: Residents and guests are responsible for returning dishes, bowls, utensils, cups,

and baskets to one of the designated bussing stations located at each dining facility.

c. Dress Code: Residents and guests entering dining facilities must wear a shirt, pants or the

equivalent (e.g. dress, skirt, shorts, etc.), and shoes while inside all residential restaurant

and market service facilities.

d. Meal Plan Use: Keeping Campus OneCards safe is the cardholder’s responsibility. The

cardholder is the only person authorized to use an associated Dining Plan or Triton Cash

Account. Dining Plan funds are non-transferable unless authorized in writing by

Housing*Dining*Hospitality. Meal plan holders may not give their ID card to any other

student or guest to use.

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Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment: Per the University’s Smoke & Tobacco Free

Environment Policy, smoking and tobacco use of any kind is not permitted in any area owned

or leased by UC San Diego.

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Weapons and Explosives: University policy prohibits the use or possession of firearms on

campus, with or without a valid permit. This includes any device resembling a firearm,

including, but not limited to airsoft, paintball, bb guns, and nerf‐type guns. Also prohibited is

the use, possession, or storage of any kind of ammunition, explosive, or weapon(s),

including, but not limited to: stun guns, daggers, knives with a fixed blade over 2.5 inches

(except those used to cook), martial arts equipment, slingshots, spear guns, bows and

arrows, explosives, fireworks, laser pointing devices and Taser guns. The improper discharge

of a chemical agent including, but not limited to, mace, pepper spray, or other aerosols is

prohibited. Other items or implements used aggressively or for violent purposes are

prohibited and should be reported to the UC San Diego Police at (858) 534‐4357.