Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE
Students are expected to comply promptly with any written or verbal directive from faculty,
staff or administrative members of the University community who are acting in accordance
with their responsibilities and within their authority as officials of Adelphi University. Failure to
comply as directed could result in suspension from the University.
DEADLY OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Firearms, ammunition, explosives and other deadly or dangerous weapons are banned on all
campuses of the University. A student charged with violation of this policy may be placed on
emergency suspension and his/her case will be adjudicated under the provisions of the Code of
Conduct.
Weapon means any object or substance designed to wound, cause injury or incapacitate,
including, but not limited to, firearms, ammunition, explosives, other lethal weapons, and
chemicals such as mace and tear gas. Within the provisions of Article 265 of the New York State
Penal Law, firearms and other dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to, a billy club,
blackjack or bludgeon, cane/sword, chuka stick, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun,
switchblade knife, gravity knife, pilum ballistic knife, metal knuckle knife, electronic dart gun,
kung fu star, electronic stun gun, metal knuckles, sand bag, sand club, wrist-brace type slingshot
or slungshot, dagger, dangerous knife, imitation pistol or any other instrument or weapon. Also
included are air guns, spring guns or any other instrument or weapon in which the propelling
force is a spring, air, piston or CO2 cartridge. A harmless instrument designed to look like a
firearm, explosive or other weapon is expressly included within the meaning of weapon.
FIRE POLICY
1. All occupants must leave the building immediately, using the nearest exit, whenever a fire
alarm sounds or when instructed to do so by University or emergency personnel during times
of emergency. Shut your door as you leave to prevent the fire from spreading.
2. Fire drills will be conducted in all residence halls to familiarize you with evacuation guidelines
You must leave the building during the drill.
3. The use of elevators is prohibited whenever the fire alarm is activated or if there is a fire in the
building.
4. Tampering with fire equipment, smoke detectors, and/or fire alarms is a violation of New York
State law and University policy. Persons involved will be subject to University disciplinary
action and may also be subject to law enforcement action including arrest.
5. Municipal fire safety regulations forbid cooking in the residence halls, except in lounges
equipped with kitchen facilities. Kitchen areas are provided for residents to use in each
building.
While sanctions are determined on a case by case basis, typical sanctions for various violations of