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Policies
The first day to make room change requests is September 25. The first day to return inventory forms is September 22.
The information presented below is part of the Housing Contract (sample 
pdf - 423kb) between the student and the university and is part of the UCSD Student Code of Conduct. Every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information. The university reserves the right to change policies and procedures regarding on campus living and to enforce such changes during the term of the contract. By accepting keys to a residence and signing the housing contract, each resident has agreed to all of the policies and procedures.
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Thurgood Marshall Policies
Essential Information 
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OVERVIEW
Living in the residence halls and apartments of the UCSD community provides a unique opportunity to put citizenship development into practice. You agree, by virtue of your student-housing contract, to respect the rights of others and to conduct yourself in a manner conducive to group living. As a community member you are afforded certain individual rights while you are also responsible to abide by community standards.
These standards are in place to provide you with a living environment that is beneficial to both your academic and social needs and the needs of those around you. In that light, the policies and regulations in this handbook, in your housing contract, and in the Student Code of Conduct are set to govern group living.
Violation of these standards of community living may result in fines, warnings, probation, housing contract review, and/or university suspension/expulsion. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with UCSD policies.
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs has a website with complete details. http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/.
Alcohol-Residents under 21 years of age:
California state law prohibits consuming, selling, furnishing, or giving away alcoholic beverages by/to anyone under 21 years of age. Guests of residents (regardless of age) may not consume nor possess alcohol in an underage resident’s rooms this includes family members. Underage students and guests who are in possession of alcohol will be instructed to pour out all alcohol and will be documented for an alcohol incident. An underage roommate is the only underage person allowed to be in a room where a legal aged resident consumes alcohol.
Full, partially empty, or empty alcohol containers may not be displayed as decoration or stored to be recycled in any residential area. Possession of any alcohol paraphernalia, including but not limited to, beer bongs, beer pong tables, funnels, keg refrigerators, and home brewing equipment, is strictly prohibited. Alcohol containers found in trash or being recycled will be reason for further investigation.
Any disruptive or abusive behavior or damage resulting from the use of alcoholic beverages shall not limit the responsibility of the individual for his/her activity. Such behaviors and/or violations will result in disciplinary sanctions possible eviction, or CRIMINAL CHARGES.
The UCSD residence halls/apartments policy enforces the state law in all cases. Please also refer to the UCSD Alcohol Policy: http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/
Alcohol-Residents 21 years of age or older:
Residents who are of legal age may consume alcoholic beverages in the privacy of their own room/apartment with their door closed, but they may not consume or possess an open container in a public place (i.e.: hallway, suite, patio, quad, etc.) If a resident is of-age and his/her roommate is underage, the underage resident is allowed to remain in the room/apartment when the of-age resident consumes alcohol.
Alcohol is prohibited in the public areas of the residence halls and apartments. Public areas include floor/building lounges, suite lounges, patios, bathrooms, balconies, stairwells, and all outdoor areas.
Kegs, party balls, cases, and/or quantities in excess of one gallon of alcohol are strictly prohibited. Violation may result in eviction and/or formal misconduct charges by the University. Possession of any alcohol paraphernalia, including but not limited to, beer bongs, beer pong tables, funnels, keg refrigerators, and home brewing equipment, is strictly prohibited. Full, partially empty, or empty alcohol containers may not be displayed as decoration or stored to be recycled in any residential area.
Any disruptive or abusive behavior or damage resulting from the use of alcoholic beverages shall not limit the responsibility of the individual for his/her activity. Such behaviors and/or violations will result in disciplinary sanctions possible eviction, or CRIMINAL CHARGES.
Appliances
For your room, suite, and/or, apartment buy, rent and use only ENERGY STAR labeled equipment. All major brands of stereos, computers, TV’s, lights, clocks, and alarm clocks have products that comply with the ENERGY STAR guidelines. Why look for the ENERGY STAR label? Products that have this label have met energy conservation standards.
Refrigerators up to 5 cubic feet are allowed if they are equipped with a safe electrical system
Microwaves are allowed up to 600 watts
Cooking is PROHIBITED in residence halls except for snack and light meal preparation by utilizing a microwave of less than 600 watts. All appliances with an open heat source. Hot plates, toasters, deep fryers, frying pans, etc., are not permitted. Rice cookers and hot water dispensers are permissible.
NOTE: George Foreman Grill are not permissable due to the grease hazard.
Everyone is aware of the energy and water problems we now face, so we are requesting that you to turn off all unnecessary lighting when you leave your residence hall/apartment;, take shorter showers, turn off the water when brushing your teeth or shaving, wash clothes only when you have a full load, and turn off your computer when not in use. Also do not leave string lights lit all year.
Amplified music, bands, DJ systems or individuals with loud instruments, including drums and electric instruments (keyboards, electric guitars, and wind instruments), are not permitted in the residence halls/apartments at any time, unless prior approval has been granted for an organized event.
Storing bicycles in any of the residence hall lounges or suites is prohibited. Bicycles must be stored in outside bicycle racks, owner’s room, the patio, or an apartment. Students who store their bicycles in residence hall lounges or suites may be subject to an impoundment of the bicycle.
The university requires that you register your bicycle with the Police Department and recommends that you always lock your bicycle securely. Registration is $6, is good for three years, and may be done at the bike store.
We hesitate to squash anyone's entrepreneurial initiative, but conducting business of any kind is not permitted in the residential life area. Business mail addressed to any resident's post office box will be returned to sender. Solicitation of any kind in the residential area is strictly prohibited. Gambling is also prohibited. The Residential Life Office will not accept more than 6 packages per day for an individual.
Checkout
If you are moving out your room/apartment, you must contact the Office of Residential Life to confirm an approved contract cancellation. Your inventory form on file needs to be reviewed for discrepancies and or damages, missing items, and cleanliness. You must sign the inventory form upon your departure and turn in your keys. Failure to complete the check out procedure will constitute an improper check out and will result in a $45. charge.
Construction
The University as well as the Department of Housing and Dining Services have ongoing programs related to the construction of new buildings, planned renovations to existing buildings and the general maintenance of all campus facilities. These activities can generate a level of disruption to occupants residing in on-campus housing.
The campus, as a whole, makes efforts to reduce these disruptions, but residents should be aware that it is impossible to completely eliminate these types of activities and still meet the operational demands of the University. During finals week each quarter, efforts are made to reduce these interruptions by voluntarily limiting work to only that which is specifically requested by our residents or work that must be performed to ensure that we are able to operate our buildings safely and provide our required services to you.
Computer Data Box
There is one computer data box per person. These are available for your use. Any tampering with these boxes will result in a $500 fine and any incurred damages for person(s) responsible. Abuse of Residential Networking privileges could result in loss of computer use. See 
Res Net policies for more information. The wireless connections are provided for access to the UCSD network. Damages or tampering with this unit will result in a minimum fee of $450.00.
Damages
Each resident is responsible for damage, other than the normal wear and tear, to the room assigned and the furnishings therein. If damage occurs at any time, call Maintenance at 534-2600 (24 hours a day), they will assess the damage and costs of repair (if any).
Suite/apartment members are collectively responsible for the condition of the suite/apartment, which includes the common areas, such as suite lounges/apartment living rooms, hallways, bathrooms, and apartment kitchens. All residents of a particular suite/apartment will be held financially responsible for damages in common areas that occur as a direct result of their actions. If the person(s) responsible for the damage takes responsibility, the charges will be assessed just to that person(s).
The Office of Residential Life may make attempts to help residents determine who is responsible for damage(s) and bill the person(s) directly. However, if an individual(s) is not conclusively identified, all potential individuals will be billed.
Decorating
- Hanging objects from the ceilings or over heat sensors are prohibited. (See Heat Sensors)
- No waterbeds, hot tubs, non-university issued lofts, or aerials are allowed.
- Outside antennae, cable, aerials, and satellite dishes need to be approved by the Office of Residential Life.
- Drawing, painting, or writing of any kind on the ceilings, walls, furniture, or fixtures within the Thurgood Marshall Residential facilities is prohibited.
- You are not allowed to hang or stand any partitions, curtains, bamboo screens that obstruct the view of the patio.
- Furniture removal to storage, outside, or elsewhere from residence halls/apartments, suites, or lounges is considered theft and is prohibited. This includes unused furniture from residents who have vacated.
- There are television cable boxes in each residence hall suite and apartment living room. Tampering with this equipment will result in incurred damages. It is recommended that televisions be programmed to receive channel 20 (TMTV).
- One memo board on each door is permitted. Any adhesive used to secure a memo board on your door must be completely removed when you vacate your room. (ie: 3M™ Command™ Adhesive Products)
- Removal of window or patio screens is prohibited. Throwing things, jumping off of patios or out windows, or sitting on window sills can result in personal injury or injury to others. Screens are only provided to the first and second levels of any residence. If a screen is damaged, immediately contact (858) 534-2600 for repair.
- The use of nails, screws, hooks, or tape of any kind on ceilings/walls of the residence halls/apartments is prohibited. We recommend use of tack stick for decorating, as it is easily removable. Two sided tape is not recommended.
- Alterations, modifications, or the addition of fixtures to the room suite or apartment are prohibited as are decorations or coverings designed to obscure any patio, suite door window, or balcony area. Such coverings are considered to be a safety hazard. Removal of doors and shelving is strictly prohibited. Private locks cannot be attached or installed to room, suite or apartment doors. . This means you may not add mirrors, glow in the dark figures (stars, etc.) or anything similar to your walls, ceilings, or window. You are not permitted to drill or nail anything to your walls to install bookcases, bike racks, shelves, brackets, etc. including inside closets, or on patios. Beds may not be propped higher on cement blocks or similar devices.
- No substitutions of university provided furniture, carpet, drapes, or large appliances (stove and refrigerators) are allowed.
- For residents assigned to rooms with bunk beds, access to the top bunk may be accomplished by using the end of the bed frame, a chest or similar piece of furniture, or a ladder. The University will provide a ladder upon request.
- See also Appliances and Halogen Lamps.
Dining
- OVT dishes, cups, silverware, and bottled condiments are not permitted outside of the patio area. All “to go” materials are available upon request for a fee.
- Food fights and the like are STRICTLY prohibited
- OVT trays are permitted outside of the facility, but need to be returned promptly
- Harassment of any OVT employee will result in filing of criminal charges and possible restrictions may apply.
- Shoplifting /stealing is prohibited and closely monitored
- IIf you have a meal plan and are ill, ask one of your roommates or your resident adviser to obtain a get-well tray for you. Get well tray permits can be picked up at the Office of Residential Life during regular business hours. If you are picking up a get-well tray, present the person's ID card and the get-well tray permit to the dining facility lobby checker. The checker will refer you to a supervisor who will assist you.
Discipline
All potential violations of the UCSD Student Conduct Code (http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/ or hardcopy available in the Dean’s Office) or any Thurgood Marshall Residence Hall or Apartment Policies and Regulations will be handled by the Resident Dean's staff for informal resolution or referred to the Thurgood Marshall Judicial Board for a formal hearing. The goals of the judicial process are to:
Determine if a student has violated a policy;
Assist students in understanding how they have violated policy or the student code of conduct, and why such behavior is unacceptable within the residential community; &
Promote compatible communal living by opportunities of educational sanctions when at all possible.
Notification
After a violation is alleged, the student will be notified verbally or in writing. Depending on the severity of the violation, the student can either be issued a warning letter or be required to schedule an inquiry meeting with a resident dean, the ARD, or college dean. At that time, students will have the opportunity to discuss reports (Policy, Residential Security Officer, RA, Custodial, etc.) that have been submitted to the Office of Residential Life. Students can either admit or refute any or all allegations of misconduct.
Sanctions
If a student is found in violation of policy, sanctions are likely to be imposed. These may include a verbal or written warning, educational or learning opportunity, community service or special project, restitution for property damage, monetary fines, exclusion from activities or specific location, relocation from assigned living space to another, residential life probation, or review of housing contract.
Any college judicial board sanctions issued against a student in violation of the UCSD Housing Contract or the Thurgood Marshall College Residence Hall or Apartment Policies and Regulations must meet the approval of a Resident Dean before it can be enforced against a student.
Appeals
Students can appeal decisions or sanctions made by an Assistant Resident Dean or given by the college Judicial Board to the Resident Dean. In the event that the Resident Dean determined the sanction, appeals would be directed to the Dean of the college. Appeals to the Resident Dean should be submitted in writing within five business days of the decision. Based on the written request for appeal, the Resident Dean can elect to hear the students appeal or not. General areas of appeal may include introduction of new evidence, failure to uphold the student’s rights, or appropriateness of the sanction. Notice of the decision of the appeal shall be provided within a reasonable period of time.
College Discipline Procedures
The Thurgood Marshall College Office of Residential Life reserves the right to send any student documented for a violation of the UCSD Housing Contract or the TMC Residence Hall and Apartment Policies and Regulations to the College Dean for college disciplinary action. This will usually be done, but it is not limited to situations and incidents where:
A violation which falls directly under the UCSD Student Conduct Code;
Documentation occurs within 3 weeks prior to the end of spring quarter;
A student will not be residing on campus the following academic year; or
A student who has one or more violations or is already on college probation.
Please note that all violations and alleged violations of the UCSD Student Code of Conduct are recorded in Jasmon, a database operated through the Student Policies and Judicial Affairs office. Therefore any misconduct found to be a violation of the UCSD Student Code of Conduct may be reported to graduate programs, federal and state agencies, and/or study abroad programs.Drugs
Possession of drugs for use or sale, drug paraphernalia (i.e. bongs or pipes), or the cultivation of marijuana is strictly prohibited on University property. Students involved in illicit drug use, trafficking, or cultivation will face UCSD sanctions via the Student Code of Conduct judicial process, will have their housing contract reviewed for potential contract cancellation, and be subject to possible criminal charges. It is illegal to possess ANY amount of ANY illegal drug. Refer to the Student Conduct Code online.
Emergencies
Residents must take an active role in ensuring adequate safety and security. Always keep your room/apartment door locked, carry your keys, lock your bike, and don't let unescorted people in any room, suite, or apartment. (Solicitors of any kind are not allowed on campus.) Use common sense and always be aware of what is going on around you.
If you see, hear, or smell anything that could put you or anyone else in danger, do not hesitate to call 911 or 534-HELP (4357) for police assistance. Your safety is our priority, so on nights and weekends a Resident
Adviser is always on duty and can immediately respond to security problems. They can be reached at 534-4340 for the residence halls and 534-4341 for the apartments.
In the event of a major emergency affecting UCSD, call (888)308-8273 for a recorded status message advising on campus closure, interruption of classes, and work schedules. To learn how to register to receive to and voice emergency notifications from the university, please visit: http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/How_To/0,1260,22756,00.html
Earthquakes are a reality here in California. They are a natural phenomenon just like tornadoes or hurricanes, but because there is no warning and no escaping earthquakes we tend to panic in the midst of one. Below are simple yet important procedures to follow in the event of an earthquake.
1. You may experience momentary panic when your usual plane of reference, terra firma, begins to dance. It should pass immediately.
2. If the shaking is severe enough you will find it difficult to walk.
3. Remain CALM. Think before you act. Reassure others.
4. Get under a heavy table, desk, bed, in an interior corner, away from windows, or in an interior doorway. It is usually best not to run outside.
5. In a high-rise (three stories or more), get under a desk, in an interior doorway, or against a major support column. Do not run to an exit. Stairways may be broken and jammed with people. Calm others.
6. In a store, find cover until the shaking stops and you can exit safely.
7. If outside, move cautiously to an open area away from over head hazards.
8. If driving, stop in the safest place available. Beware of power lines overhead.
9. Do not use your telephone - except to report a fire or a casualty requiring transportation to a medical facility. However, anticipate that your telephone will not be working.
10. Turn your radio to any LOCAL station for damage reports and vital public information. Respond only to official directions from the LIFE radio system.
11. Be prepared for "aftershocks", which are usually weaker than the initial tremor, but may be strong enough to cause additional damage.
12. After the shaking, exit building by stairways, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
13. Please cooperate with campus personnel.For other energy and safety related items, please see the following sections: Harassment, Physical Threat, Sexual Harassment, Heat Sensors, Inspections, Suite Doors, Insurance, and Smoke Detectors.
Energy
Everyone is aware of the energy and water problems we now face, so we are requesting that you be sure to turn off all unnecessary lighting when you leave your residence hall/apartment, take shorter showers, turn off the water when brushing your teeth or shaving, and wash clothes only when you have a full load.
Evacuate
Failure to evacuate residence halls/apartments during the sounding of a fire alarm or upon the direction of a university staff member, or attempting to reenter the residence halls/apartments without permission of the proper authorities, will result in disciplinary sanctions or possible eviction. This is for your protection. A check will be made of all rooms and apartments by the residential life staff. The alarm will not be turned off until the building is completely evacuated. Treat all fire alarms as if there is a real fire.
Extension
Prohibited extension cords are ones that have any of the following components: 1) not three wire grounded, 2) terminate in single receptacle and/or 3) sized inadequately to handle load. Multi-top adapters, "cube taps," zip type extension cords, and similar devices are also not acceptable. If the proper cords and size adapters are not used, damage may occur to such items as radios, electric clocks, televisions, etc., and the university is not liable for such damage. In other words, if your surge protector has an off on switch and you only load what it can hold, then you are fine.
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Fire
The fire alarm in the residence halls is a very loud bell. The fire alarm in the apartments is an intermittent sounding horn. If you hear the alarm in your building, do the following as quickly and in an orderly manner as possible:
1. Leave your room or apartment immediately, locking the door behind you. Be sure to carry your keys with you.
2. Walk to the nearest exit and assemble at least twenty-five feet from the building. Please do not block access to buildings from the police, fire department, and such.
3. Do not attempt to reenter the building until the alarm is turned off and you have been told to do so by the proper authorities. If you find yourself locked out, a residential life staff member will let you back in your room or apartment.
Fire Drill & Equipment
Every year in mid October on a Thursday morning around 7:15 a.m. there is a mandatory Housing and Dining Services fire drill. Every resident campus wide participates in this drill. None of the dining facilities are open because they are part of the drill. If you have an obligation to attend to that morning like an athletic practice, a job, or have plans to be sleeping off campus the night before, then you MUST notify your Resident Advisor beforehand. Each Resident Advisor will have an attendance sheet. If you are not checked off as excused prior to the drill or not checked off as in attendance by checking in with the Resident Advisor at P304 for the Residence Halls or Marshall Field for the apartments, then you are considered in violation of this policy. You will be required to either make up the drill or face further disciplinary action.
Tampering with, damaging, or removing fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers, apartment heat sensors (on the ceiling of each bedroom, living room, and walk in closet), fire exit signs, or any part of a fire alarm system is strictly prohibited. All violators face termination of her/his residential life contract, may be suspended from the university, face criminal charges, and will be assessed a charge for costs attributed to the alarm.
Fire extinguishers are located outside each residence halls suite door and apartment quads. You should familiarize yourself with the locations of the fire extinguishers for use in the event of an emergency.
Fire Reports
False reports of fire or other dangerous conditions (except from those resulting from reasonable error or accident), or failure to properly report fires, or any interference with the response of university officials to such emergency calls, may make one liable to separation from the university or lesser penalties judged appropriate to the act. False alarms limit the response of the fire department to emergencies elsewhere, or may even pull equipment from real fires. False alarms reduce the essential credibility of fire alarms for residents. Anyone caught turning in a false alarm may be dismissed from the residence halls/apartments and possibly suspended from the university, as well as face criminal charges.
In the event that you discover a fire, do the following:
1. Pull the nearest fire alarm and call the university police at 534-HELP giving location, building letter or number and apartment number if appropriate.
2. Do not attempt to fight the fire.
3. Close all doors leading to the fire and evacuate immediately.
4. Report all details to the residential life staff in front of the building.Burning any material including decorative candles and incense is prohibited. The possession of explosives, including fireworks, M-80s, bottle rockets, or other explosives of highly flammable substances is prohibited. Materials, which present the direct threat of fire or ignite a fire, are prohibited. Also prohibited is the use of Tiki torches (decorative or otherwise) and acts such as setting fires in trash cans or dumpsters, or pranks involving lighter fluid or other flammable substances.
Effective October 1, 2009, no grills (charcoal, propane or otherwise) are permitted in UCSD Residential Facilities for use or storage.
Gambling
Gambling that involves any monetary exchange of hands is strictly prohibited.
Get Well Trays
If you have a meal plan and are ill, ask one of your roommates or your resident adviser to obtain a get-well tray for you. Get well tray permits can be picked up at the Office of Residential Life during regular business hours. If you are picking up a get-well tray, present the person's ID card and the get-well tray permit to the dining facility lobby checker. The checker will refer you to a supervisor who will assist you in putting together a get-well tray.
Guests
You may have short-term guests stay with you in your room or apartment (limited to three consecutive nights and no more than six nights per quarter). Residents must consult with their apartment/suite mates and remain sensitive to their feelings and concerns. If any of your roommates, apartment mates or suite mates are uncomfortable or feel threatened by the presence of your guest(s); your guest will not be permitted to visit. Guests may NOT sleep in any of the common areas of the buildings, suites or lounges (in the residence halls, guests of the opposite sex must use the appropriate restroom).
You should also notify your RA and the Office of Residential Life that you have a guest. It is your responsibility to make sure that your guest is aware of university and Thurgood Marshall Residential policies. The university reserves the right to ask guest(s) to leave if they are in violation of any university rule or regulation, federal, state, and/or local law. Remember, you will also be financially responsible for damages caused by your guest, and you are subject to disciplinary action if your guest violates university or residential rules and regulations.Guns
State law prohibits firearms on all property belonging to the Regents of the University of California. You may NOT have a handgun or rifle in your possession, even if it is registered. University police will confiscate any firearm(s) that come to their attention. University police will hold a firearm for you until you make provision to store it off campus. The possession and/or discharge of BB guns, pellet guns, air guns, sling shots, knives, M-80s, lethal weapons in any form (including martial arts equipment) is strictly prohibited. Live ammunition cannot be delivered to your campus address. Refer to the Student Conduct Code http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/
Halogen Lamps
It is strongly recommended that halogen lamps not be used in university residence halls or apartments because they can pose a fire hazard. Most halogen lamps are equipped with a high-intensity (up to 300-watt) bulb on top, which tends to get extremely hot. Extreme precaution should be exercised to make sure that nothing comes in contact with the bulb, i.e. drapes, clothing, wall hangings, paper, etc. for it will almost certainly ignite. All halogen lamps should bear the "UL" label and be plugged directly into a wall outlet or into a UL- listed power strip, with built-in over current protection.
Harassment
Any physical abuse, threats of violence, or conduct (including harassment) that threatens the health or safety of any person(s) - whether verbal; implied; written via web, email, etc. - is strictly prohibited. Such conduct may lead to removal from the residence halls/apartments and where appropriate, action will be taken to utilize the campus disciplinary process or to seek legal prosecution. While the term "physical assault" is commonly understood, the term "harassment" is not.
Harassment is also a form of violence: it consists of verbal and/or written invasion/violation of an individual's rights and may be racial, sexual or personal in nature through graffiti, obscene telephone calls, or other means.
The influence of drugs or alcoholic beverages shall not in any way mitigate the consequences of this type of behavior or limit the responsibility of the individual(s) involved. Refer to the Student Conduct Code http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/
The Ombuds office is a confidential on-campus resource for discussing conflicts or disputes of any kind. Their contact information is: (858)534-0777 or www.ombuds.ucsd.edu
Heat sensors are a white dish-looking device located in the ceiling of each bedroom, the living room, and walk-in closet. Any attempt to dismantle a heat sensor will result in a fire alarm set off throughout the apartment building and the person(s) responsible will be assessed a charge for costs attributed to the alarm, as well as face severe disciplinary sanctions for tampering with fire equipment.
Destructive acts, pranks, and/or "horseplay" which could result in injuries to the person involved or others and causing damage to the facilities and furnishings are strictly prohibited. This regulation includes throwing, dropping or suspending of any object from windows, patios, roofs, or in the residence hall hallways. It also includes use of darts or dartboards, acts of vandalism, water fights, water balloon catapults or fights, use and/or possession of water guns, and "trashing" of either public or private living areas or university property. Water fights inside the residence halls/apartments may result in a $50.00 minimum damage fee. Additionally, the use of ledges and roofs for any purpose and the scaling of exterior walls are prohibited in the residence halls/apartments at all times.
Your housing contract is a legally binding document to which you are obligated for the full academic year. Read it carefully and make sure you understand it. It may be terminated only at the discretion of the university. Should you wish to be released from your housing contract, you must see the Resident Dean and provide supporting evidence of your reasons for requesting to be released. The housing contract provides for release upon termination of student status or evidence of marriage. Other reasons, including unanticipated financial or medical problems, will be considered on an individual basis.
If a resident ceases to be a currently enrolled student, he or she must give notice to the Marshall Office of Residential Life no later than the last day of the preceding quarter or be assessed a liquidated damage charge of $100.00. The university will cancel your housing contract for failure to make payments on time, lapse full time student status or issue a 30 day notice to vacate without cause.
For further information regarding deadlines, important dates, and housing contract releases consult your copy of the housing contract or contact Housing Administrative Services located on the 3rd floor of Café Ventanas, ERC campus. (858) 534-4010.
Annual health, safety and maintenance inspections will be made by Environmental Health and Safety. At least forty-eight hours notice will be given to students prior to all inspections. Residence halls and apartments may also be inspected if a health or safety emergency exists as determined by the resident dean, and/or authorities. If conditions are found to exist in your room/apartment that requires correction, the inspector will notify the Office of Residential Life and we will notify you of the condition you need to change. If the condition is not corrected, fines may be imposed. In the apartments the most common areas requiring attention are the kitchen and bathroom. If you clean these areas on a regular basis, you should have no trouble maintaining an acceptable level of cleanliness.
The university cannot assume responsibility for personal items lost, misplaced or stolen in the residence halls/apartments. Unfortunately, community living has the potential for providing temptation for other residents and non-residents to steal. We strongly urge you to prevent the possible loss of property by keeping your WINDOWS, DOORS, AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS CLOSED AND LOCKED whenever your room or apartment is unoccupied. Insurance information is available at the Office of Residential Life. We encourage you to carry renters insurance.
When you check into your room/apartment, you will be asked to fill out a RESIDENCE HALL/APARTMENT INVENTORY FORM. You should carefully note any missing or defective furnishings and any existing damage to your room/apartments. Please be very precise when filling out your inventory form for it will be compared to the condition of your room/apartment when you check out. Inventory forms must be returned to the Office of Residential Life.
Residence Hall residents receive a key to their individual bedroom and a key that opens all breezeways and their suite. Apartment residents receive a key to their individual bedroom and a key to their apartment front door. If a key is lost or misplaced, the lock will be changed and the key(s) will be replaced. The cost of an apartment front door or residence hall bedroom door lock change is $100. There is a $6 replacement fee for a lost or misplaced suite key or apartment bedroom key. If both keys are lost there is a minimum $106 charge ($126 after June 1, 2009) if the keys are not returned within 24 hours. All roommates will be issued new keys when necessary. It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct to duplicate university keys and violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
If you are locked out, you may check out a courtesy key for $1 during office business hours.
If you are locked out between 5 pm and 1 am weekdays or 8 am - 1 am weekends, the RA can let you into your room or apartment. If you are locked out between 1am and 8 am call campus police for assistance. There is a $1 fine from the Office of Residential Life for all lockouts to be paid to the office within 3 business days.
No one may check out a key to a room other than his or her own and never give your key to someone else. For your convenience and security, always carry your keys with you and LOCK ALL YOUR DOORS.
The use of laser pointers, other than for their intended use in a lecture or educational environment, is prohibited. California penal code states that anyone who knowingly exhibits a laser scope (pointer) that projects a colored target on a person in a threatening manner with specific intent to cause apprehension or fear of bodily harm is guilty of a misdemeanor. For these intents and purposes, the laser need not be attached to a firearm.
Each Resident Adviser has a first aid kit to treat minor problems. More serious problems should be taken to the Student Health Service (534-3300) that operates Monday though Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. For critical emergencies at any time, call the police at 534-HELP or dial the emergency number 911.
Motorized Vehicles
Motorcycles, motorized scooters, parts and any form of motorized transportation may not be stored inside any residence hall or apartment. Motorized transports of any kind may not be driven on pedestrian walks except for university owned carts. Motorcycles must be kept in specially designated area of the parking lots. Motorized bikes should be parked in bike racks. Illegally parked transports will be subject to a parking citation and/or may be impounded (towed) by the police. Also see “Skateboards, Rollerblades, and Scooters” section.
Loud and excessive noise is an invasion of privacy as it affects others including other residents and nearby academic/administrative offices. Every resident is entitled to proper study and sleeping conditions. Students are expected to respect the rights of others by maintaining a reasonable limit of sound at all times. Any resident may request that other resident(s) cease activity that interferes with her/his ability to study or sleep.
During quiet hours volume controls on electrical sound producers must be turned down. Speakers should not be operated in or near an open window or door, nor should loud voices be heard. QUIET HOURS are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday, including holidays, and 1:00 am to 8:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights.
During finals week each quarter, quiet hours will be in effect for 24 hours each beginning the Sunday night before finals. All hours between quiet hours are Courtesy Hours. During Courtesy Hours it is expected that students will respect their neighbors and lower their volume upon request.
Due to the limitation of staff and physical space, we are not able to accept large volumes of pancakes for overnight or same-day delivery. This is especially true with the high volume of general mail received during the first 3 weeks or each quarter. You will receive an electronic message to your UCSD e-mail account to pick up a package (s) at the Office of Residential Life.
Accordingly, the Residential Life Office reserves the right to refuse delivery of packages if more than 10 packages are received in the same day from a single vendor or single common carrier. Packages will be returned to sender.
Parties
Parties and social gatherings are an important part of life on campus. Parties are the responsibility of the party host/hostess and residents of the residence halls and apartments who wish to have parties in their living areas must adhere to the following guidelines.
"Open" parties are not allowed; there may be no public advertising of private parties in the Marshall residential areas.
Parties must be contained within your apartment or room in a suite. Guests may not congregate in public areas (public areas include common areas in suites, hallways in the residence halls, patios of both the apartments and residence halls, the stairways and walkways, lounges, laundry rooms, OVL, TMAC, OVT and the grounds).
Parties that spill out of the apartment/suite into adjacent public areas will be closed by the Residential Life staff, the Residential Security Officer, and/or campus police.
Parties must conform to the Marshall Residential Life noise regulations. Music and voices should be kept at moderate levels. Although "quiet" hours begin at 1:00 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday, all hours are courtesy hours.
Excessively noisy parties will be closed. Please note that closing your doors and sliding glass door will help contain the noise from your party.
The person(s) sponsoring or hosting a party will be held financially responsible for all damages caused by their guests, and will be responsible for cleaning all messes (trash, glass, vomit, etc.) made by their guests anywhere in the Marshall residential area.
The laws prohibiting the providing of alcoholic beverages to persons less than twenty-one (21) years of age remain in full effect in the Marshall residential area. You assume tremendous legal liability if you provide alcohol to someone (especially, to a minor) who then has an auto accident, falls down a flight of stairs, or is injured/killed. You are hereby advised in the strongest terms to behave legally and responsibly regarding the use of alcohol (see Alcohol policies). Person(s) hosting a party will be held responsible for any drinking by minors and/or supplying minors with alcohol.
The residential life staff, the residential security officers, and the university police are responsible for enforcing this policy. It is in your best interest to comply with their request regarding your party. Failure to do so will result in the party being closed and further disciplinary action may be pursued.
If you have questions about the Marshall Residential Life Party Policy, talk with your RA or visit the Office of Residential Life.
Pets
Possession, care or harboring (pet sitting) of all animal life forms, except fish is prohibited in and around Thurgood Marshall residential facilities. Fish in aquariums not to exceed 10-gallon capacity are permitted. Breach of this provision will result in a minimum charge of $50.00 and a $25.00 per day charge until the animal is removed. Environmental Health and Safety inspection will determine any damage, fumigation or cleaning charges
Physical threat
Person(s) who become a physical threat to oneself or to others may be removed through the appropriate measures available to residential life staff members. This also applies to harassment (see “Harassment” section).
Postings
The Office of Residential Life must approve posting anything in the residence halls/apartments. Approval will be based on compliance with appropriate campus regulations. Banners or large-scale advertisements are required to be general in nature, such as announcement of Election Day, advertisement for a dance, etc. and are not to be on patios. A specific list of posting areas for Thurgood Marshall College is available through the Office of Residential Life. Any group or individual who flagrantly or consistently violates these polices is subject to university disciplinary action. Refer to "UC Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students.” - http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial
This policy does not restrict posting of material inside student bed rooms or on the inside of exterior-facing windows, except that postings inside bed rooms or on the inside of exterior-facing bed room windows or doors may not interfere with the operation of doors or windows or otherwise endanger health or safety.
This policy also does not restrict posting material in common living areas not open to the general public of apartments or residence hall suites, provided that none of the residents of adjoining rooms with access to the common area object. Any material posted in the common area of apartments or residence hall suites must be removed in the event that any resident of an adjoining room with access to the common area objects to the posting of such material
Quarter Breaks
During the break between quarters, the residence halls will be closed, secured and dead bolted. It is not necessary to remove your belongings from your room during the quarter breaks. However, while the university will provide adequate security during the quarter breaks, TAKE ALL YOUR VALUABLES HOME. Apartment residents have access to their apartments without additional charge. Prior to the end of each quarter each resident will receive a closing notice giving information and instructions to prepare for the quarter break. Under no circumstances should you consider your room secure. ALL RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TO VACATE THEIR ROOMS, AS DOORS TO BREEZEWAYS WILL BE CLOSED AND LOCKED. If you need housing over a quarter break, it is your responsibility to make arrangements. Any apartment residents who are willing to allow residence hall students to stay with them should notify the Office of Residential Life. For security reasons, guests staying in the apartments during quarter breaks must be registered with Office of Residential Life.
Resident Adviser Selection
Resident Advisers for the Marshall Residential Life area are selected through an extensive interview process beginning in early winter quarter. Information about the process is given out during information sessions during the first 2-3 weeks of winter quarter. If you have any questions about this position stop by the Office of Residential Life or see your Resident Adviser. Positions are also available for Programming, Communication, and Summer Internships.
Room Assignments and Changes
The Office of Residential Life makes your first room assignment. Roommates are assigned on the basis of the personal history information provided online by each student. The Office of Residential Life attempts to match students with similar academic interests, music preferences, hobbies, etc.
The Office of Residential Life assigns all available single rooms during the summer. If you are not assigned to a single room but are interested in obtaining a single room as vacancies occur, you must sign up in the Office of Residential Life. Sign-ups for the waiting list start at 9:00 AM on the first day of classes, fall quarter and continue through the academic year.
Illegal room/apartment changes are subject to a fine and you will be held financially responsible for the condition of your old room/apartment. See Checkout, Damages, Housing Contracts, and Inventory Forms for more information.
Room Entry
There may be occasions when outside agencies will desire to search a student’s room. There are two sets of circumstances under which this may occur:
- The representative of the agency possesses a search warrant
- One or more of the following exigent circumstances exist
- In case of an emergency, or when the health/.welfare or safety/security of a student is in question
- In actual hot pursuit of a person who has been witnessed committing a crime
- If there is a reasonable basis to suspect that felony is being committed on the premises or that evidence is being destroyed.
The University also reserves the right to enter a student’s room:
- In the case of an emergency, or when the health/welfare or safety/security of a student is in question.
- To make repairs or supply services needed for the maintenance area and to do occasional inspections at the end of each quarter’s closing or at the end of the academic year.
Thurgood Marshall’s philosophy is to be inclusive of all people by providing a safe and supportive home. Therefore in recognizing the unique needs and challenges facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community, we are providing a limited amount of spaces to accommodate our student’s needs in an LGBT Interest Housing Program. This program provides an opportunity for support, identity exploration, and community building for the LGBT community and those interested in this community. This program is open to individuals of guaranteed students in the Marshall townhouses, aka lowers. Placement into this community will be done through a pre-assignment process with the campus Residence Life Liaison and the Resident Dean. Students with housing eligibility will need to indicate a preference to reside in this living –learning community during the housing contract process. Residents in this community will have indicated a commitment to developing and participating in educational and social opportunities both within their location of residence and campus-wide for the LGBT community and those interested in this community.
You chose to live in Marshall, so we assume you have a desire to learn not only in class, but also out of classroom. If you encounter any difficulties in communicating or understanding your community members, please do not hesitate to contact your RA or the Office of Residential Life and we will assist you as best we can. We hope this learning will provide you valuable life lessons and positive relationships.
During the early part of fall quarter a Resident Advisor will come to every apartment and suite to create contracts among the residents. Once the details of the "Roommate Contract" are agreed upon and signed by all members of the residence, the contract is considered a supplement to your Housing Contract. Failure to abide by the contract may result in disciplinary action.
Residents must take an active role in ensuring adequate safety and security. Always keep your room/apartment door locked, carry your keys, lock your bike, and don't let unescorted people in any room, suite, or apartment. (Solicitors of any kind are not allowed on campus.) Use common sense and always be aware of what is going on around you.
If you see, hear, or smell anything that could put you or anyone else in danger, do not hesitate to call 911 or 534-HELP (4357) for police assistance. Your safety is our priority, so on nights and weekends a Resident Adviser is always on duty and can immediately respond to security problems. They can be reached at 534-4340 for the residence halls and 534-4341 for the apartments.
In addition, Residential Security Officers (RSOs) patrol the residence complexes each night and are in contact with the university Police Department. The police department can also dispatch an officer to respond to any problems that might arise at 534-HELP (4357).
It is advisable to find a companion when walking across campus at night. The Community Service Office (CSOs) provides a security escort service from 5:PM to 1:AM every day. You may contact a CSO for an escort by calling 534-WALK (9255). The CSOs are radio dispatched through the university Police Department and are readily identifiable by the bright yellow shirts or windbreakers they wear.
Sexual harassment is behavior that you should not have to tolerate in the residence halls/apartments, or for that matter, anywhere around campus. The University of California defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when submission is made a condition of instruction, employment, or participation in any university activity, or when such conduct has the effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's life. Sexual harassment may occur among faculty members, staff members, and students. While the majority of victims are typically female, men may also be victims of sexual harassment.
If you feel you have been a victim of sexual harassment by any member of the university community, contact Ashanti Houston Hands, Dean of Student Affairs at 534-4390, or the Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy at 534-8297 or 534-8298, or the Ombuds office at 534-0777.
Skateboards, Rollerblades and Scooters
All skateboarding and the like in and around the residence halls and apartment cul de sacs/sidewalks is strictly prohibited, as well as the building of ramps for the use of stunt skating. Skateboarding and the like indoors is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. University police will site violators within posted areas. We recommend the use of the local skate parks for all skaters and the use of proper safety equipment. Many nearby parks are available including the public Robb Skateboard Park near Ocean Beach and other private parks. Also see “Motorized Vehicles” section.
Soliciting is not allowed in any residential facility. Please call the RA on duty (after 5:00 PM), the Office of Residential Life, or the university police if anyone, including UCSD orgs/depts, comes to your door soliciting anything such as magazine sales or political campaigns.
This alarm is located in the hallway of the apartments and residence halls. It is very sensitive and any smoke from burnt food, BBQs, etc. will set it off. It will sound only in your apartment/suite. If the alarm sounds, check for the source of smoke. When the smoke has cleared, the alarm will automatically shut off and reset itself. To speed this process, open doors and windows and fan the area around the smoke detector. Do NOT tamper or dismantle the smoke detector; otherwise you will be facing disciplinary action.
Also, do not tamper with or hang anything on any sprinklers. It will cause the release of water, flooding, and significant damage to university and personal property.
UCSD has a smoke free policy, which states that SMOKING is NOT PERMITTED in any indoor area, including private residential spaces. This housing policy states that if you are a smoker, you MUST smoke outside (25 ft. feet of a doorway, entryway, operable window or ventilation intake duct to any facility), and NOT in any apartment, room/suite, patio, building lounge, restroom, laundry room or food service facility. All smoking policy violations will be subject to disciplinary action. THIS IS A SMOKE FREE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY.
Suite Doors
The best form of safety and security starts with you. Access to the residence halls and apartments can be controlled only if the residents keep the room, breezeway, suite, patio, and apartment doors closed and LOCKED. Suite doors are routinely monitored to insure the safety of all residents.
If a residence hall suite is found to have propped their door open on multiple occasions during a week or repeatedly during a quarter, each member of the suite will be assessed a $5 fine. If you would like to have visitors, a phone is located outside of the Office of Residential Life. This is not a reason to prop open any door.
Theft
Theft or vandalism of, conversion of, damage to, or destruction of, any property of the university or property of others while on university premises is strictly prohibited.
Trespass
An individual may be charged with criminal trespass if he/she knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon the premises of another. An uninvited individual may be instructed to leave either by a student, RA, senior staff member or university police. This policy includes entering any part of the residence halls during winter and spring breaks.
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