Hallways Handbook - Kent State University

e lowered or terminated. It is then the responsibility of the resident who is causing thenoise to abide by that request. If the unreasonable noise continues, a residence hall staffmember should be notified by calling your area desk. If a residence hall staff memberbecomes aware of a possible noise violation, the staff member is expected to address thesituation and issue a residence hall warning, if it is determined that the noise isunreasonable. Residence Hall staff is not required to issue verbal warnings beforedocumenting a noise/quiet hour policy violation.3.22 Courtesy HoursCourtesy hours are in effect at ALL times. Courtesy hours are defined as conditions underwhich normal and reasonable noise is not disruptive or disturbing to either students orstaff.3.23 The Difference Between Courtesy Hours and Quiet HoursIt is assumed that each residence hall has 24-hour Courtesy Hours, during which anyunreasonable noise or distraction that attracts the attention of other residents and/orstaff members is not compatible with a residence hall community environment. QuietHours are established times when each student is expected to keep noise at an extrememinimum so as to respect all residents who may be choosing to sleep or study.3.24 Quiet HoursQuiet hours (the absence of loud noise or distractions) exist within each residence hall(unless designated as a 24-hour quiet floor) as follows:1. Sunday - Thursday: 8 p.m. - 10 a.m.2. Friday and Saturday nights: 2 a.m. - 10 a.m.3. Final exam week: 24-hour quiet hours go into effect at 8 p.m. on the Fridaypreceding the exam week and remain in effect until the close of the semester.4. On long vacation weekends (i.e., a Monday holiday), weekend quiet hourswill be in effect.5. Weekday quiet hours do not change for mid-week holidays or during breakhousing periods.At other times, students are expected to exercise good judgment with respect to makingexcessive noise. (See Courtesy Hours above)3.25 Determining Reasonable/Unreasonable Noise LevelsIt is the responsibility of individual residents to maintain a reasonable level of noiseduring both Quiet and Courtesy hours. To determine whether or not the level of noiseis reasonable, residents are expected to be aware of their community members and theirsurroundings, and realize that in most cases any noise heard two room lengths and/or twodoors away (open or closed) is too loud.17