102|Page The only pets permitted in the residence halls and apartments are goldfish or tropical fish. They must be kept in self-sustaining fishbowls or aquariums, with a maximum of 10 gallons of water for habitation. Piranhas are not permitted. When the residence halls and apartments are closed for periods of more than four days, fish must be taken home. All other animals that are not registered with the Disabilities Service Office (DSO), such as an Emotional Support Animal, must be removed within 24 hours upon Residence Hall Staff’s discovery. Students who live in our residence halls that require assistance animals may contact DSO for more information. Unless it is a service animal, visitors are not permitted inside the residence halls, suites, or apartments with their animals. Posting Policy Any student organization that wishes to post signs or publicity in a residential building must gain permission from the Residence Life and Housing and Dining Services Office. All posters must have the Kutztown University logo. Distribution of approved items will be handled centrally from the main office in Old Main 106. Prohibited Items/Actions It is difficult to present a comprehensive list of prohibited items. Common sense is appreciated while packing to come to campus. Please see our What to Bring; What not to Bring (https://www.kutztown.edu/aboutku/administrative-offices/residence-life-housing-and-dining-services/housing-information-and-residencehalls/residence-hall-opening-and-closing.html) list. Items Permitted with Restrictions • Approved appliances must be UL approved and be connected into a wall socket or power strip with an internal circuit breaker. • Decorative Lights are permitted for student use inside rooms, suites, or apartments. Decorative Lights are limited to the walls and may not be hung from the ceiling, windows, or door. Decorative Lights must have the UL seal of approval attached to the light. • Extension cords must meet the following guidelines: - 14-gauge, 3-wire grounded, or heavier rating should the appliance it is supplying require a heavier cord rating. - 10 feet or less in length. - Only one extension cord per outlet is permitted, with only one item plugged into each extension cord. - Extension cords and surge protectors must be UL approved. Extension cords shall never be strung across or secured to the ceiling, furniture or under floor coverings. It is recommended that you use power strips with built-in circuit breakers to avoid overloading the electrical outlets. Never chain together (plug into each other) surge protectors or power strips. Quiet Hours Policy The success of any group living environment depends on consideration and respect for others. Being mindful of noise levels helps create a community where residents can study, sleep, and live comfortably. Quiet Hours are in effect 24 hours a day. It is defined as noise that can be heard from a resident's room, suite, apartment, or common areas that is audible from another room, the hallway, or common area space. To support an environment conducive to studying and rest, strongly enforced quiet hours are in effect daily from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Residents are expected to be especially considerate of others during these times. Quiet hour expectations extend beyond resident rooms and apartments and apply to all surrounding residential areas, including patios, entranceways, courtyards, breezeways, mailbox areas, and other common outdoor spaces. Outside of designated quiet hours, 24-hour courtesy hours remain in effect. Residents are expected to be respectful of their neighbors and immediately reduce noise
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