Policy Information 99|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey Student rooms may not be used for any commercial activity. This applies to a wide range of activities that may include advertising, selling, petitioning, campaigning, distributing fliers, product promotion, and providing personal services (i.e., hair cutting, nails, baked goods). The Residence Life and Housing & Dining Services Office may permit some exceptions to this policy. If you would like further information about these exceptions, please contact the main office at Old Main 106. Search of Parcels Policy In order to prevent prohibited items from being brought into the residence halls and apartments, the Residence Life and Housing & Dining Services staff may ask permission to search bags, trunks, suitcases, boxes, garbage cans, etc. If you refuse to show the contents, the staff may request that you leave the building. If you refuse to show the contents and refuse to leave, Public Safety will be contacted. Smoking Policy All Kutztown University buildings, including the residence halls, are designated as smoke free. The use of smoking devices or equipment that includes but is not limited to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), vaporizers, hookahs, and pipes are strictly prohibited within the residence halls. Each building will have one entrance designated as an outdoor smoking area. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of any window or main entrance to a residence hall or apartment. Violators of this policy may jeopardize their on-campus status within the residence system. Theft Theft or unauthorized possession of personal or University property is prohibited. Students who are victims of theft should contact Public Safety and inform a Residence Life, Housing and Dining Staff member. Traffic Control/Road Signs Signs or traffic control devices, including but not limited to stop signs, pedestrian/traffic control, and street signs, which are the property of federal, state, county or city governments are not permitted in the residence halls, suites or apartments. Possession of such signs/devices may result in referral to Public Safety, as well as the Student Conduct Office. These signs/devices may also be confiscated. University Property University property in common areas is the joint responsibility of the occupants sharing the facilities. Under no circumstances should university property be moved to students’ personal spaces. This includes items from the Dining Hall facilities. Vandalism Vandalism is defined as any intentional behavior which causes damage when that behavior violates policy or is reckless or negligent. Willful destruction or defacement of any personal or University property is prohibited. When damages occur in common spaces, an investigation will occur, and the responsible individual(s) will be billed. A report will also be sent to the Student Conduct Office. Visitation Policy Residence Life and Housing & Dining Services at Kutztown University promote a safe environment, which encourages responsible decision making by members of the community. Recognizing student rights and responsibilities, as well
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