| Policy | Description |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | Possession, manufacturing, distribution, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or public intoxication in the residence halls is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may not, in any circumstance, be used by, possessed by or distributed to any person, regardless of the student’s age. Residents should remove themselves from any situation that involves alcohol. Housing & Residence Life staff and Campus Safety reserve the right to contact medical personnel to transport students in physical danger if the staff finds it necessary. Students are also prohibited from using empty alcohol bottles as decorations in campus residences, whether or not they personally consumed its past contents. |
| Common Area Furniture | Students are prohibited from removing and/or bringing lobby and common area furniture into their own rooms. The furniture in the residence hall lobbies and common areas must remain in their designated areas. Any student found with public area furniture may face disciplinary action up to and including a fine of $25 dollars to return the furniture. |
| Dishonesty | Dishonesty such as knowingly furnishing false information is prohibited. |
| Disruptive Behavior | Students are prohibited from obstructing or disrupting Cleary University-related activity or inciting, aiding, or encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. This also includes any conduct that substantially threatens or interferes with the maintenance of appropriate order and discipline, or activity that invades the rights of others. |
| Door Decorations | The only door decorations that are approved to be on residence hall doors must be created by your RA or an official notification from the Department of Housing & Residence Life. Doors cannot be wrapped in paper or other material. Posters and bulletin boards are not permitted on doors. |
| Door Propping | Students are prohibited from propping open the entrance and exit to the residence halls. If a student notices a suspicious person in the building, they should inform the Department of Housing & Residence Life or Campus Safety immediately. |
| Drugs | All illegal drugs, as defined by Michigan state law, and any type of recreational drugs are strictly prohibited from Cleary University’s facilities and property. Drugs that fall into this category include, but are not limited to, the following: marijuana, hashish, hash oil, cocaine, crack, LSD, inhalants, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcotics, designer drugs, anabolic steroids and other substances that alter one’s mental state. Students are prohibited from possessing, consuming, transporting, dealing, being in the presence of or exhibiting disruptive behavior influenced by the use of the aforementioned substances. Students are also prohibited from possessing paraphernalia with evidence of illegal drug use such as bowls/pipes, grinders, one-hitters, vaporizer, blunts, etc. Anyone found in violation of this policy may have their housing agreement terminated and may be subject to Cleary University disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment or fine according to state and federal laws. Should an educational program be required, a cost to the student may be incurred. |
| Fire Alarms | All students, staff, and guests should immediately exit the building if a fire alarm goes off. The gathering spot for North Hall is at the end of the parking lot by the Lyons Building. The gathering spot for South Hall is at the end of the parking lot by the Chrysler Building. No one should attempt to re-enter the building until the all clear is given by Housing & Residence Life or Campus Safety staff. Failure to exit the building will result in disciplinary action. The Brighton Fire Department will make the determination of the cause of a fire alarm. Any resident found to have tampered with alarms (i.e. covering, altering, dismantling, and destroying) will be held liable for any monetary charges ($500-$1000) and could be subject to a misdemeanor charge that comes with jail time in addition to fines. |
| Forgery | Residents are prohibited from unauthorized use or alteration of University documents, records or identification. |
| Gambling | Gambling with the intent of monetary gain is not permitted within the residence halls and/or on campus. This includes putting real currency at stake on a card game, video game, sporting event, etc. |
| Guests | Guests (anyone entering the building that does not reside in that specific residence hall) must be checked in at the residence hall front desk where their information and their hosts information will be recorded. Guests must provide a form of identification that has their picture on it such as a Driver’s License, State issued ID, or Passport. The guest should wear their guest pass in a prominent location on their person and be escorted by their host at all times. Guests should turn their guest pass to the residence hall front desk in order to collect their picture identification. Guests may stay for a maximum of 24 hours and may not stay longer than three consecutive nights. |
| Hazing | Hazing is defined as an act which endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, or which destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, a group or organization. The express or implied consent of the victim will not be a defense. Apathy or acquiescence in the presence of hazing are not neutral acts and are considered violations of the hazing policy. |
| Non-Compliance | Students must comply with the directions of Cleary University officials (including resident assistants) acting in the performance of their duties. |
| Obscenity | Lewd, indecent or obscene conduct on Cleary University property or in connection with a Cleary University activity is prohibited. |
| Pets | The only animal allowed in the rooms are fish living in a 10-gallon or smaller tank. Flesh-eating species (e.g. piranha), birds, reptiles, and rodents are strictly prohibited. Feeding or temporarily housing an animal in and around the residence halls is also prohibited. |
| Physical Abuse | Students must refrain from any conduct that causes harm to another person. |
| Quiet Hours | Quiet Hours are from 10:00pm – 8:00am. Noise should not be heard from outside of the residence hall room and residents must adhere to requests of lowering the volume in their rooms when asked. Quiet Hours are enacted 24 hours per day during the week before Finals and Finals Week in order to provide a quiet environment for students to prepare and complete assignments. Residents who do not follow requests from the Department of Housing and Residence Life staff or campus security personnel may be subject to disciplinary action. |
| Recreational Equipment | The following items are prohibited from Cleary University residence halls due to being a potential fire or safety hazard:
* Allowed in North Hall full kitchens Bicycles, rollerblades, roller skates, and skateboards or other recreationally wheeled devices may not be ridden through doors, into the lobby, or down hallways. Students are prohibited from possessing, displaying or using prohibited items. Anyone found in violation of this policy may have their housing agreement terminated and may be subject to Cleary University disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment or fine according to state and federal laws. Other instruments that may not normally be considered weapons but are used in a manner that threatens the health or safety of any individual are also subject to Cleary University disciplinary proceedings ranging up to and including termination of housing agreement, along with the aforementioned consequences. |
| Room Decorations | Residents may not paint, wallpaper, alter or redecorate furnishings, change or install locks, install antennas, or alter other provided equipment. Residents should not install screws, fastening devices, large nails, adhesive materials, place signs, displays, or other exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises. Alterations to the room and/or the residence hall in general is an acknowledgment and acceptance of damage charges that will be billed to the Resident’s student account at the semester or academic year’s end.Room furniture cannot be removed from the Resident’s assigned suite. Decorations will not be affixed to the ceiling or suspended from the ceiling in any way, as they present a fire hazard. Live trees are also not permitted for fire safety reasons. Small, potted plants are permitted as long as they are kept away from major heat sources. If a wall is damaged by the use of command strips, the Resident will be assessed a fee to repair the wall. Residents should not hang anything from the wall using tape, nails, push pins, etc. That will also result in a fee for repairing the wall. |
| Smoking/Vaping | Smoking/vaping is prohibited on Cleary University grounds except in designated smoking area between North and South Hall or in a personal vehicle. Housing & Residence Life also prohibits the use of e-cigarettes (personal vaporizing instruments) or similar items in the residence halls. |
| Solicitation | Solicitation of any form is not permitted on campus grounds or within campus buildings. |
| Theft | Theft or attempted theft of, or unauthorized use or possession of, or the unauthorized exertion of control over property of any kind belonging to Cleary University or another person associated with Cleary University is not permitted |
| Threatening/Endangering Behavior | Intimidation or any conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of another person or oneself is prohibited. |
| Tornados | When the tornado siren is activated, students are to avoid windowed areas and move to the suite bathrooms to remain safe. Students who live on the upper floors are to move to the first floor hallways and huddle as far from the main lobby as possible. Students may return to their room once the Department of Housing and Residence List or Campus Safety gives the all-clear. |
| Unauthorized Access/Use | Residents are prohibited from unauthorized entry or access to, or unauthorized use or occupancy of any Cleary University property including but not limited to land, buildings, structures, telecommunications, computer or data processing equipment, programs, systems or software. |
| Vandalism | Students are responsible for their shared bedroom, shared bathroom, and shared common space. Individuals who share those spaces are equally responsible for them. Damages or alterations to the spaces, as indicated by differences from the check-in condition report, will be billed to the suite’s residents equally, unless one resident takes full responsibility. Residence Hall common areas, such as hallways, lobbies, stairwells, and lounges, are everyone’s responsibility. On a case-by-case basis, damages may be billed to the floor or the whole building if there is no clear person at fault. |
| Windows | No items may be affixed or block the windows for fire safety purposes. Items can be placed on the sill. Window screens are not to be removed from the windows. Residents are prohibited from hanging out of their windows or using windows as an exit/entrance point. During colder months, windows should remain closed to conserve energy. |
Housing Policies
- Policy Number: XXXX
- Office Responsible: Housing
