Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Housing Residency RequirementsAll undergraduate students having earned less than 90 credit hours by the start of the fallsemester are required to live in University housing units, space permitting, unless they meet oneof the following criteria: married and living with spouse; have and are living with a child/childrenor legal dependent; and/or living with and commuting daily from the home of an immediaterelative (parent, grandparent, sibling, or legal guardian) within 50 miles of Dubuque. Studentsinterested in seeking an exemption to this policy must contact the Office of Residence Life tocomplete an exemption application. (NOTE: Until students have received written authorizationfrom the Office of Residence Life, they are not released from the Residency Requirement.Students will be charged for residence hall housing if enrolled and living off-campus withoutwritten approval from the Office of Residence Life.)Housing StaffDirector of Residence Life: The Director of Residence Life leads the department in executing itsmission to promote student development and facilitate dynamic learning communities centeredin quality residence units and family housing accommodations. In this role, the Director worksclosely with the entire Residence Life staff to plan, direct, and administer all aspects of theoperation of the residential system. This includes administrative duties, maintenance, security,programming, and meeting regularly with students to discuss personal, academic, and socialconcerns. The Director of Residence Life reports to the Vice President and Dean of Student Life.Resident Directors/Area Coordinators (RD/AC): The Area Coordinators/Hall Directors directlysupervise and administer their assigned residence facility. They supervise the resident assistantsand work cooperatively to assist students in taking advantage of academic, cultural, spiritual,physical, and social opportunities. They report to the Director of Residence Life.Resident Assistants: The Resident Assistants are specially trained students living on the floor ofUniversity residences. They will assist students in achieving their goals at the University ofDubuque by sponsoring programs of interest, explaining and enforcing specific University policiesand regulations, and getting to know students personally. They report to their RD/AC and theDirector of Residence Life.Illegal EntryStudents, guests, and all other unauthorized persons are prohibited from entering any Universitybuilding or room, including residence units, as well as University owned or individually ownedvehicles without expressed permission from an authorized University official, faculty, staffmember, or resident of such housing unit or vehicle.Insect and Pest ControlThe University has contracted with a local pest control company to perform regular spraying forinsects in each residence facility. Although the fumes are not toxic to humans, some individualsare sensitive to the odor. If you observe insects in your room or residence facility, please reportit to your Resident Assistant or residence facility staff. Remember that you play a key role inkeeping pest problems to a minimum. Please empty your trash regularly. There will beannounced room/residence inspections for health and safety standards. Uncooperative residentsrisk disciplinary sanctions.33