WILKES UNIVERSITY

Students are responsible for meeting the expense of any damage that may result from
the use of appliances or equipment. The University expects, and residents must
understand, that possession and use of such equipment may not interfere with the
assigned roommate’s welfare. Because of the high potential for damage and fire, electric
blankets, halogen lamps, and sunlamps may not be used in student rooms.
Students who consistently play stereos, radios, amplifiers, etc. at excessive levels of
volume may be required to remove this equipment from their residence hall.
Cleanliness
Wilkes University is concerned about the health and well-being of its students along
with the condition of its residence halls; therefore, students are expected to maintain
their rooms in a reasonably clean condition. If the Office of Residence Life determines
that a room is in unacceptable condition, the student will be expected to clean the room
to the Office of Residence Life’s satisfaction. Non-compliance will jeopardize a student’s
residence status at the University. Furthermore, the common areas, i.e. lounges and
bathrooms, are expected to remain in an acceptable condition. Excessive messes that
require extra cleaning by housekeeping staff will result in a cleaning charge for that
hall’s residents. Failure to comply with a directive from the Office of Residence Life will
result in a $25 fine. Unclean dishes left in the common area will be removed after 48
hours.
Upon moving out of the residence halls, it is the expectation of the Office of Residence
Life that rooms are vacuumed, surfaces cleaned (dressers, desks, drawers,
wardrobes/closets, window sills), all items are removed, garbage is disposed of, and
common areas are cleaned (living areas, bathrooms, kitchens, and lounges). Failure to
do all of the above may result in a cleanliness fee.
Pets
For health and maintenance reasons, pets are not permitted in the residence halls. Fish
in an aquarium (10 gallons or less) are the only exception to this rule. Students found in
violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions and a minimum penalty
charge of $50.
Residence Hall Deliveries
In order to maintain security and limit inconvenience to fellow residents, students
ordering food (pizza, subs, etc.) are required to meet delivery persons in the residence
hall lobby. Delivery persons are prohibited from going to student rooms. All deliveries
through FedEx/ UPS should be directed to the student’s on campus mailbox which is
located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center.
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