Alcohol
The State of Illinois prohibits the consumption or possession of alcohol by any person under the age of 21 or the supplying of alcohol to any person under the age of 21.

• The use or storage of alcohol in common or public areas is prohibited, regardless of a person’s age
• Kegs and other binge drinking paraphernalia of any kind are prohibited
• Drinking games, games of chance, contests or other activities that induce, encourage or result in the rapid consumption of alcohol are prohibited

Illegal Drugs
Various federal and state laws prohibit the possession, distribution, and use of controlled substances, unless in compliance with licensing requirements or a doctor’s prescription. Possession or use of illegal drugs and drug-related paraphernalia is prohibited. Please note that regardless of Illinois law, federal law prohibits the possession, distribution, and use of marijuana in any form on the University’s campus. For more detailed information about the University’s drug and alcohol policies, federal and state statutes with respect to illicit drug trafficking and possession, and state statutes regarding marijuana use and alcohol use by minors, consult the University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Smoking
In accordance with regulations promulgated by the City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois, the University of Chicago is a smoke-free environment. Therefore, smoking is prohibited in all buildings owned and operated by the University of Chicago. Smoking is also prohibited in exterior residence hall courtyards. Smoking is permitted outside a building but not within fifteen feet of an entrance.

Candles and incense are prohibited. The only exception is when a candle or incense is used for religious purposes. In this exception, the candle or incense may only be used in the common area designated below and must be always monitored until fully extinguished.

• Residents are expected to foster an environment of respect, openness and understanding
• Residents are expected to respect other residents’ access to safety, peace, quiet and overall adequate conditions for study and sleep
• Residents have a responsibility to respect the rights of fellow residents and working constructively to address violations of these rights
• Residents have a responsibility to comply with all reasonable requests from University employees, including Resident Heads and Resident Assistants regarding appropriate behavior
• These civility expectations are extended to interactions via online platforms, such as social media sites, mailing lists, etc.

Upon the formal approval of UChicago Housing & Residence Life, residents living within a defined area such as a residence hall, House or floor may create policies (“House Rules”) that further the quality of the living experience for all community members within the defined area. Each resident can participate in and provide feedback on the creation of House Rules, which must be followed.

House Rules must:

• Be congruent with current University and/or residence hall policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Be agreed upon by all community members within the defined area

Behavior that threatens the safety of individuals is prohibited. Examples of these acts include, but are not limited to:

• Climbing on scaffolding, construction equipment, or any other structures associated with a building improvement or construction project
• Going onto any window ledge, or staircase railing, of any portion of any residence hall or dining commons
• Going on to, accessing any roof, or roofing structure of any residence hall, dining commons or fire escape (if fire alarm is not actively sounding)
• Obstructing the use of any residence hall door by tampering with locks, blocking doorways (even temporarily) or otherwise preventing free access or egress.
• Playing with fire or incendiary materials in any manner, regardless of whether any damage or injury occurs to person or property
• Physically attacking or threatening physical violence toward any person including residents or visitors to the residence halls
• Possessing or using fireworks, tasers, firearms, explosives, or weapons. For additional information regarding weapons, see the University’s Policy on Firearms, Other Lethal Weapons, Fireworks and Dangerous Objects and Materials
• Setting off false fire alarms, tampering with fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, or other life safety equipment
• Tampering with elevators, fire alarms, or other building systems
• Throwing objects from the windows or internal/external stairs of the residence halls, regardless of size, weight, shape of such objects and their potential for harm

Residents shall not place or permit to be placed any sign, poster or other materials upon or in the windows of their assigned space.

Gambling is prohibited.

A residence hall guest (“guest”) is any person who is not currently assigned to the specific housing assignment they are visiting. A host is the current resident of the housing assignment.

• Residents may host a maximum of (2) two guests at any given time
• A guest’s period of stay may not exceed (3) three consecutive nights within a 7 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 business hours before the visitation period
• Hosts living in multiple occupancy housing assignments are expected to communicate with their room and/or suite mate(s) in advance of a guest visiting their room
• Guests must check in and out at the residence hall front desk
• Guests must always remain with their host during the visitation period
• 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: the 2 residents assigned to the room plus a maximum of 2 guests per resident
• Overnight guests may not sleep in any other space other than their host’s housing assignment, including other student rooms or community spaces
• Guests are permitted during academic break periods

Host Responsibilities

• Hosts must register all guests via the guest registration process in the myHousing portal before they can be checked in. Front desk staff are unable to register guests for residents
• Hosts must meet their guests at the residence hall and be present throughout the visitation period, including when a guest checks in and out
• 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

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

Minor Guests

• 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 hours before the visitation period
• All other guest policies apply to minor guests, including photo identification requirements
• Guests 15 years of age and younger are only permitted when accompanied by their parent/guardian and may not stay overnight

Parent/Guardian Guests

• Parents and guardians may visit but may not stay overnight. Local lodging options may be found online at: https://housing.uchicago.edu/guests/visit.uchicago.edu
• All other guest policies apply to parent/guardian guests, including photo identification requirements

Religious Observances
Any host or guest that communicates that they are observing the Sabbath or another religious observance, and for this reason 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.

It is expected that residents will always maintain conditions that reasonably permit other residents to study and sleep. Residents will not permit noise to emanate from their assigned space in such a way that unreasonably disturbs other residents, including those sharing a room/suite/apartment. Residents may not use musical instruments in their assigned space, rather they must use a designated music practice room for this activity.

Quiet Hours
During designated quiet hours, residents are expected to limit noise in rooms, community and public areas to levels that will not prevent other residents from sleeping

• Monday-Friday: 11 PM – 8 AM
• Saturday-Sunday: 1 AM – 8 AM
• Final Exam Weeks: 24 Hours

Exceptions to quiet hours may be made for UChicago Housing & Residence Life sponsored events.

Pets are prohibited, apart from fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium, approved assistance animals and service animals. Additional information about assistance and service animals on campus can be found online at: https://voices.uchicago.edu/disabilities-nov4/animal-policy.

The only postings permitted in residence halls are those on behalf of registered student organizations (“RSO”), campus departments and UChicago Housing & Residence Life announcements, activities and events. All postings must include the organization or department and be approved by UChicago Housing & Residence Life before they are posted. Postings must be brought to the UChicago Housing & Residence Life office (Campus North Residential Commons, Suite 110) between Monday-Thursday for review. Organizations and departments should provide only 48 postings (one for each House). Postings may not advertise or refer to alcohol availability. Postings that violate laws, defame specific individuals, organizations or departments, constitute a threat or harassment, invade the privacy or confidentiality of others or are otherwise incompatible with the functioning of the University are prohibited. Approved postings will be distributed to individual Houses by UChicago Housing & Residence Life each Friday. Unapproved postings, postings for past events and activities or postings found in non-approved areas, including stairwells, elevators, doors or exterior portions of residence halls will be removed and discarded by UChicago Housing & Residence Life.

The following items are not permitted in residence halls due to existing laws or University policies. Items from this list that are shipped to campus will be returned to sender. This list is not all inclusive and additional items may be added by UChicago Housing & Residence Life as needed.

• Candles, candle warmers, incense, fireworks and fire pits
• Weapons, including but not limited to guns (including air, pellet, BB, water or paintball), swords, tasers and athletic weapons
• Drones
• Lithium powered vehicles, including but not limited to scooters, e-bikes and hoverboards Exception: Mobility devices for individuals who have a medical condition or disability requiring use of such device
• Halogen lights and lamps
• Appliances with exposed heating elements, including but not limited to hot plates, electric skillets, toasters and toaster ovens, air fryers, panini presses, instant cooking appliances, electric, gas, propane or charcoal cooking appliances and stand-alone microwaves
• Air conditioners and space heaters
• Lofting kits
• Upholstered furniture, including desk chairs
• Wireless printers and routers
• Virtual assistants
• Items requiring wall mounting, including but not limited to tacks, nails, putty, or adhesive/foam tape

Door-to-door solicitation is prohibited, including but not limited to distribution of information, electioneering and campaigning, fundraising or product/service sales. Activities in support of hall, House or Resident Dean sponsored events, such as trip sign ups or fundraisers are permitted if conducted by residents or UChicago Housing & Residence Life staff members. Residents may not use their assigned space or other common or public areas for the purposes of operating a business or for any personal financial gain activities, including those conducted online.

The University is committed to fostering an environment free discrimination, unlawful harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more detailed information on policies, reporting options, support and prevention education programs, consult the University’s Policy on Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct.

Residents are expected to take active involvement in reducing and reporting damages within their assigned space and common or public areas of the residence hall. Damages have the potential to cause injury or inconvenience to residents and repairs required reduce the overall amount of funding available for other improvement projects. Acts of vandalism include but are not limited to damage or destruction of furnishings, walls, ceilings, flooring or doors, graffiti, disposal of trash or other unwanted items in undesignated areas, damage to bulletin boards or other activities that involve the deliberate destruction or damage to public or private property.