All 34 suites are maintained through the generosity of suite sponsors. Given the significant investment involved, both the College and individual suite sponsors are committed to the proper care and use of suite furnishings. Students are collectively responsible for maintaining the condition of their suite. Actions such as jumping on, standing on, writing on, or otherwise abusing the furniture are strictly prohibited. Personal items should be tidied away daily, and clothing may not be hung or laid out to dry within the suites. While students may rearrange suite furnishings, a clear, three-foot-wide walkway must be maintained through all traffic areas for fire evacuation purposes. Additionally, sectionals and sofas must not be arranged in a way that forms a square or rectangle with the seating areas touching.
Maintaining the suite’s intended ambiance is important to both suite sponsors and the College. Student-owned posters, signs, pictures, furniture, and decorative items are not allowed in the suite living areas. Residents may, however, hang personal items on the suite side of their room door, provided these items are affixed without damaging the door, and all adhesive is removed when vacating the room. Such items must be appropriate for public display, as determined by the hall director or director of campus and residence life. Bulletin boards in suites are designated for official memorandums and other items of interest to all residents.
Holiday or special occasion decorations, such as for birthdays or engagements, are an exception to the general decoration limitations and may be hung in suite living rooms. These decorations must be non-offensive, hung in an approved manner (not from suspended ceiling tiles or framework), and may be displayed up to two weeks before the holiday and must be removed within 24 hours after the event. Special occasion decorations, such as for birthdays, may remain for up to 48 hours. For further questions or clarification, contact your hall director. Decorations must not be attached to lighting or fire safety equipment, and flammable or combustible decorations are strictly prohibited in all residence halls.
Only artificial trees and electric candles are allowed. All lights must be in good working order and bear the UL label. Trees should be placed away from heaters and lights turned off when the area is unoccupied. Artificial snow is not permitted due to its potential to damage furnishings. All decorations must be removed and stored in trunk rooms before winter break. Violations of these regulations may result in immediate confiscation of non-compliant decorations.