A residence hall guest (“guest”) is anyone who is not currently assigned to the specific housing assignment they are visiting. A host is a current resident who is responsible for the guest.

General Guest Policies

1. Residents may host a maximum of (2) two guests at any given time
2. A guest’s period of stay may not exceed (3) three consecutive nights within a (7) seven day period. Requests for exemptions to this limitation must be submitted to the Assistant Director of Residence Life or Community Director of the host’s residence hall via email a minimum of (72) seventy two business hours before the visitation period
3. Hosts living in multiple occupancy housing assignments are expected to communicate with their room and/or suitemate(s) in advance of a guest visiting their room
4. Guests must check in and out at the residence hall front desk
5. Guests must always remain with their host during the visitation period
6. The number of individuals present in each room cannot exceed the maximum permanent occupancy, plus the maximum number of guests per resident. Example: The maximum number of individuals that can be present in a standard double occupancy room is (6) six: the (2) two residents assigned to the room plus a maximum of (2) two guests per resident
7. Overnight guests may not sleep in any other space other than their host’s housing assignment, including other student rooms or community spaces
8. Guests are permitted during academic break periods

Host Responsibilities

1. Hosts must register all guests through the guest registration process in the myHousing Portal before they can be checked in. Front desk staff are unable to register guests for residents
2. Hosts must meet their guests at the residence hall and be present throughout the visitation period, including when a guest checks in and out
3. Hosts are responsible for advising their guests of residence hall policies and ensuring their compliance. Guests who violate policies may be required to leave the residence hall and their host may face disciplinary action, including suspension of guest privileges, verbal or written (housing probation) warnings or removal from on campus housing

Guest Responsibilities

1. Guests are required to carry and present photo identification when requested by Housing & Residence Life staff. The following types of photo identification are acceptable: government issued driver’s license or identification card, University of Chicago identification card, passport or non-college school identification (i.e. middle or high school identification card)
2. Digital government issued driver’s license or identification cards are accepted only if displayed through the issuing agency’s official mobile application
3. Photos or paper copies of identification are not accepted
4. Guests are responsible for abiding by residence hall policies and may be required to leave if they do not comply with these policies

Minor Guests

1. 16- and 17-year old guests may visit, including overnight, without their parent/guardian present. The host is responsible for ensuring the Minor Visitation Approval Form is completed a minimum of (72) seventy two hours before the visitation period
2. All other guest policies apply to minor guests, including photo identification requirements
3. Guests 15 years of age and younger are only permitted when accompanied by their parent/guardian and may not stay overnight

Parent/Guardian Guests

1. Parents and guardians may visit but may not stay overnight. Local lodging options may be found here.
2. All other guest policies apply to parent/guardian guests, including photo identification requirements

Sabbath Observant Hosts and Guests

Any host or guest that communicates that they are observing the Sabbath and are unable to physically provide identification will be permitted to verify their personal details verbally with front desk staff. All other procedures including registration of guests via the myHousing portal as well as the process for checking in and out through the front desk are still applicable.