Student Handbook - Butler University

lated or threatened. Individuals who feel that they are victims of harassment should contact the residence life
coordinator, director of residence life, or the Butler University police department.
Holiday and event decorations.
Holidays and events give rise for the use of decorations in the residence halls. Most decorations and specialty
lighting represent a potential fire hazard.
The following restrictions are in place to reduce that potential:
• Only artificial trees can be used in the residence halls/university apartment buildings.
• The artificial trees are to be set on a stable base, away from any heat source and placed so that they do
not obstruct hallways or exits.
• Electrical lighting (string, rope or other types) is strictly prohibited for use or decoration in the residence
halls/university apartment buildings.
• The use of “spray snow” is prohibited.
• Decoration of any type is prohibited on ceilings, light fixtures, door frames and exit doors.
• Decoration on walls or room doors is limited to 20% of the available space.
Joint responsibility
All individuals who are present in a residence hall room where University policies are being violated are
subject to University student conduct procedures. Residents may be held responsible for violations that occur
in their rooms/apartments, whether they are present or not.
Keys/Locks
Students are expected to carry their room/apartment keys and University ID card when used for building
access with them at all times. At no time should a student loan or give his or her key or ID card to another
person. Duplicating, lending or borrowing room keys is prohibited. If a student is locked out of his or
her room, he or she should wait for a roommate to return or contact the hall front desk in cases of emergencies.
Lost or stolen keys should be reported to the hall staff immediately. For security reasons, a new lock will
be installed on room doors and new keys will be issued. The student’s account will be charged to pay for the
new lock and keys. If keys are later found, no refund would be made.
Addition of locks on room doors or windows is not permitted. Tampering with locks to student rooms,
front or side doors or any other hall rooms is prohibited.
Laundry
Laundry rooms with coin-operated machines are located in the basement of each residence hall and University
Terrace apartments and in the Dawghouse at the Apartment Village. Any refunds for money lost
should be claimed at student accounts while all repairs needed should be reported to the hall office. Butler is
not responsible for items lost or damaged in the laundry areas.
Lottery
The process for students to choose rooms for the following academic year is known as lottery. Lottery
takes place during the second semester. All current students are eligible to participate and lottery number
assignment is based on total credit hours earned.
Lounge use
Students currently living in the residence halls, with approval from the residence life coordinator, can reserve
lounges for special events or meetings. No lounge furnishings may be removed or altered.
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