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Guide to Student Life - Campus Life - Adelphi University

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esidence hall. In the event that your visi<strong>to</strong>r engages in unruly conduct of any sort, he or she<br />

will be asked <strong>to</strong> leave by residential life and housing staff or a public safety officer.<br />

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Can I have overnight guests<br />

Yes. For more details, please review the policy section in the back of this guide.<br />

Privacy<br />

Can my room be inspected when I am present<br />

Yes. RAs are responsible for conducting health and safety inspections at least once every month<br />

<strong>to</strong> ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. A minimum of two residential life and<br />

housing staff members will be present during these inspections.<br />

Can my room be inspected when I am not present<br />

Yes. A minimum of two residential life and housing staff members can conduct health and<br />

safety inspections in your room when you are not present. This includes Thanksgiving, winter<br />

and spring breaks.<br />

Can I repaint my room<br />

No. You are not allowed <strong>to</strong> repaint your room. (Save that quart of electric yellow for your first<br />

apartment.)<br />

Can I hang posters on my walls<br />

Yes. You may stick posters on your walls and hang picture frames; however, the walls must<br />

be kept in relatively the same condition as when you checked in. When you check out, there<br />

should be no tape residue, sticky tack, or noticeable holes in the walls. Tapestries or any other<br />

cloth materials are a fire hazard and are not allowed <strong>to</strong> be hung in the residence halls.<br />

What’s Not Allowed<br />

What items are not allowed<br />

Alcohol, drugs<br />

Extension cords with exception of proper power<br />

strips<br />

Microwaves, cooking appliances—e.g., coffee<br />

makers, electric frying pans, etc.<br />

Air conditioner (window or portable units)<br />

High-wattage appliances, including halogen<br />

lamps, space heaters, etc.<br />

Candles, incense<br />

Tapestries, curtains or drapes<br />

Pets, with the exception of tropical fish in a<br />

10-gallon tank (maximum)<br />

Waterbeds<br />

Paper or soft plastic lampshades<br />

Gas-powered equipment<br />

Flammable liquids<br />

Any appliance with a safety alert or recall as<br />

identified by the Office of Residential <strong>Life</strong><br />

and Housing<br />

Weapons, firearms, hazardous chemicals<br />

and explosives

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