Northern Arizona University

APPENDIX I

Residence Hall Conduct Handbook

A. INTRODUCTION TO NAU CONDUCT SYSTEM

The basic philosophy of University discipline is one of education. It focuses on the growth and development of residents' potentialities through the encouragement of self‑discipline and responsibility by fostering respect for the rights and privileges of others.

Policies, rules, and regulations have been established for residence halls to help in maintaining an optimal living environment for residents. These are published both in the Code of Conduct and this document. Also, individual halls and areas may establish regulations or policies specific to their situation, within the constraints of the Residence Hall Contract.

It is necessary that you be familiar with the information in this document and the Code of Conduct, as well as other published materials of the University, to thoroughly understand your rights and responsibilities within the residence hall community as a whole. Other published rules include:

1. Family Housing Contractual Obligations and Policies
2. Residence Hall and Meal Plan Contractual Conditions
3. Student Code of Conduct
4. Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy
5. NAU Network Acceptable Use Policy

B.  STANDARDS OF RESIDENCE

1.01 Alcohol

Preamble:  Northern Arizona University acknowledges the use of alcohol by residents of legal age as a personal choice.  The University is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to intellectual and personal development of residents and to the safety and welfare of all members of the University community.  This includes expecting and encouraging responsible drinking behaviors by those individuals who are of legal age and who consume alcoholic beverages and respecting the rights of those individuals who otherwise choose not to use alcohol.  The University will continue to sponsor and support educational programs related to alcohol awareness and prevention, as well as support alternative activities for residents which do not involve the use of alcohol.

1. Residents under the legal age of 21 are not permitted to possess or consume alcohol, or possess alcohol beverage containers, in University residence halls.

2. On‑campus possession of alcoholic beverages of those of legal age, twenty‑one, will be allowed only in residence hall rooms of those who are of legal age.

a) The use/possession of kegs or "party bowls" in private living quarters within the residence halls or other campus living units is prohibited (a keg is defined as a barrel or large receptacle to contain alcoholic beverages).

b) Consumption of alcoholic beverages in areas other than the above is prohibited.

3. Personal consumption of alcoholic beverages by residents of legal drinking age or their invited guests (also of legal drinking age), in private living quarters in the residence halls or other campus living units, shall not unduly interfere with the rights of others, nor cause the normal operation of the residence halls or campus living unit to be disrupted.

4. The sale of alcoholic beverages on campus is prohibited.

5. It is illegal for those of legal drinking age to provide alcohol to any person under 21 years of age. 

6. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages or alcohol beverage containers in Substance-Free buildings is prohibited. This includes decorative displays of empty containers.

7. In Substance-Free buildings, residents are not permitted to knowingly be in the presence of alcohol or drugs anywhere in the residence hall.

1.02 Appliances

The University only allows cooking in rooms equipped with kitchens for health, safety and sanitation reasons. Other halls were not designed to handle the electrical loads, venting and sewage problems associated with cooking.

1. The only allowed cooking appliances permitted in residence halls, with the exception of apartment‑style units, are blenders (not food processors), microwaves (up to 700 watts), electric popcorn poppers, coffee makers & water warmers.  These are to be used only for their intended purposes.

2. Abuse of allowed appliances with respect to sanitation, odor, or safety, may result in loss of the privilege.    

3. The use of other types of cooking appliances (electric woks, George Forman grills [sic], etc…) are not permitted in resident rooms.  These appliances may only be used and cleaned in community or apartment kitchens. 

4. The use of private grills is not permitted in or around the residence halls.  Grills are provided in designated areas for resident use and at no time can a grill be left unattended.  Residents are responsible for disposing of all ash, trash, and food debris into approved containers. 

5. Washers, dryers, dishwashers or other major appliances are not permitted in any room or apartment, unless appliances are provided by the University. 

6. Halogen lamps are not permitted in residence halls.

1.03 Drugs and Tobacco

1. The possession, use, sale, manufacture/cultivation or provision of any type of illegal drug (Barbiturates, opiates, marijuana, amphetamines, hallucinogens, etc.), possession of paraphernalia, or aiding in the use of such are not permitted in residence halls and are violations of the statutes of the State of Arizona. 

2. The misuse of controlled substances by residents is prohibited.  Controlled substances must be issued in the name of the resident and stored in resident’s assigned room.   

3. All NAU Residence Halls are smoke-free buildings.  The use of all tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, is prohibited in all Substance-Free Halls. 

4. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of any residence hall.

1.04 Fire Alarms, Drills, and Emergency Equipment

In the event of fire, sound the nearest fire alarm and contact the hall staff member.

1. A resident may not set off a fire alarm or use any fire‑safety equipment, except with reasonable belief of the need for such alarm or equipment.

2. A resident may not tamper with, disable, obstruct, any fire-safety equipment, including (but not limited to), smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and cases, fire sprinklers and associated plumbing, or fire hose connections. 

3. Intentional misuse of any University fire alarm or fire fighting or safety equipment is prohibited.  Persons who knowingly sound false alarms are subject to severe disciplinary action potentially resulting in separation from the institution.  Criminal action may also be sought.

4. Intentionally delaying, obstructing, or resisting any University officer, including residence hall staff, or fire person in the performance or attempted performance of their duty is prohibited.  Criminal action may also be sought for such actions.

5. A resident must promptly vacate any residence hall when a fire alarm is sounded. Criminal action may also be sought for such actions.

6. Purposely setting fire to University or private property is prohibited.  Persons who commit arson are subject to severe disciplinary and criminal action.

1.05 Firearms and Weapons

1. Possession, use, or sale of any incendiary, explosive, or destructive device or any firearm on the University campus and within the residence halls is not permitted.  At no time will live ammunition of any type be permitted in or on University premises.

2. Any and all types of pistols (including revolvers, automatics, derringers, etc.) and any and all types of air or gas‑operated guns (including paint ball guns, air soft guns and any object reasonably perceived to be a gun) are prohibited on campus and within the residence halls at all times.

3. The firing of any type of firearm, bow and arrow, slingshot, or any other weapon on campus is prohibited.  Bows and arrows may be shot in established areas and under the supervision of a faculty member.

4. Switchblade knives, bayonets, swords, hunting knives, knives with blades over 3 inches in length and any object reasonably perceived to be a weapon are prohibited on campus and within the residence halls at any time.

5. Possession of a weapon used for instructional programs is not permitted within the residence hall. This regulation does not apply to law enforcement officials acting in performance of their duties or to regular equipment used in the University's maintenance or instruction programs.

6. A resident may not explode or possess fireworks on campus or in any campus buildings including residence halls.

7. Failure to report to campus security and/or residence hall personnel the presence of an unlawful weapon, explosive or incendiary device, when the presence of such weapon or device is known or reasonably suspected, is a violation of the rules and regulations of the University.

8. Reporting the false presence of an unlawful weapon, explosive or incendiary device with the intent to mislead or deceive is prohibited.

9. Self-protection devices permitted on-campus are defined by the Student Code of Conduct. 

1.06 Furniture

1. Furniture may not be transferred from one room to another or exchanged between rooms.  Room furniture may not be removed or stored elsewhere in the building or off-campus.

2. Furniture placed in public or semi‑public areas of the residence halls is for the comfort and use of all residents.  Such furniture must remain in the area designated for it and must not be moved into residents' rooms.  Discovery of such furniture in residents' rooms can be considered theft and will result in a recovery fee of $25, and may result in disciplinary action.

3. Residents may arrange furniture that is not permanently affixed, in any reasonable manner, as long as damage does not occur.  For safety and damage reasons, all supporting members of the bed-frame must remain in direct contact with the floor. 

4. Lofts of any kind, unless provided by the University, are prohibited within the residence halls.

1.07 Guest Policy

1. Overnight guests of the same sex are permitted for a maximum stay of 3 nights.

2. All guests, at any time, are permitted only with the consent of the roommate(s).

3. Guest registration may be required at the Residence Hall front desk.

4. There will be no charge for approved guests, unless linen is used.

5. The host or hostess is responsible for seeing that their guest(s) follow all University and residence hall regulations and procedures. Each resident is personally responsible for the conduct of their guest while in the residence halls. A guest may be defined as any person present in the room of the host resident.

6. The University reserves the right to request guests to leave at any time.

7. There will be no more than 2 overnight guests per room at any time.

8. Lending of any assigned keys or NAU ID Card to guests is prohibited. Misuse or loss of University keys by guests is the responsibility of the host/hostess and could result in disciplinary action.

9. All guests are required to possess photo ID and present such ID upon the request of residence hall staff or other appropriate University officials acting in performance of their duties.

1.08 Keys

1. Unauthorized possession or use of a key to any door in a residence hall is strictly prohibited.

2. It is a violation of Arizona State Statutes and University regulations to duplicate or cause to be duplicated a key to any door in a residence hall.

3. Residents are responsible for all assigned keys are responsible for any charges necessary to replace lost or damaged keys. Residents can be charged a lockout fee and/or face conduct action for repeated lockouts requiring staff assistance. 

1.09 Pets

1. Pets are not permitted in residence halls, either on a temporary or permanent basis.  An exception can be made for fish in reasonable numbers and in appropriate containers (20 gallons maximum).  Animals being utilized for academic research are not allowed in residence halls.

1.10 Sales and Solicitation

1. No soliciting is permitted on campus or within the residence halls by an off‑campus salesperson.  A resident may invite a salesperson to visit him/her.  Any person wishing this privilege of being invited to deal with groups or individuals must receive permission from the Office of Residence Life.  It may be necessary, on occasion, to do a credit review and a charge will be made for this action.

2. Unless special written permission has been requested and obtained from the Office of Residence Life for both on and off campus groups, canvassing or solicitation of funds, sales, membership, and subscription, or distribution of literature in residence halls is prohibited. Residence Hall Councils will determine time, place, and manner of approved solicitations within their respective residence hall.

3. In the case of fund‑raising events by approved residence hall organizations, permission may be obtained through the Office of Residence Life.

4. Announcements and publicity items for any residence hall public area must be submitted to the Residence Hall Director or their designee for approval prior to posting. Distribution to more than one residence hall must be approved by the Office of Residence Life.  

5. No group or individual may act as a vendor, sales agent, or in any way establish a business enterprise in University residence halls which interferes with the normal use of the facility or is not congruent with the educational purpose of the University.

6. No door‑to‑door sales and/or solicitation (such solicitation includes campaigning) is permitted without formal approval as indicated in 1.09(1) and (2).

2. Personal Responsibility

2.01 A resident may not engage in gambling on campus.

2.02 Excessive noise or behavior that disturbs others or endangers the personal safety of others within the jurisdiction of the residence halls is not permitted. Using, playing, or operating any sound‑amplifying equipment that violates a standard of quiet conducive to study or sleep may constitute adequate reason for requiring removal of such instruments or other disciplinary action.  Minimum University "quiet hours" are established from 10 p.m. - 8 a.m., Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. - 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, unless otherwise designated by the hall community. All other hours are designated as “courtesy hours” and residents are expected to demonstrate consideration for their neighbors at all times. Quiet hours will be modified to support University activities, such as reading and finals week. 

2.03 Waterbeds and other water furnishings are prohibited in residence halls for maintenance and housekeeping reasons. Excessive weight & potential water damage may cause harm to the structure of the building.

2.04 Damaging or tampering with any vending machine, washer and dryer, or other University-provided appliances is prohibited.

2.05 Throwing of snowballs into or at any residence hall building is prohibited.

2.06 Residents may decorate their residence hall rooms with posters and other similar decorations as long as they do not cause damage to the room (nails, hooks, screws, etc. are not permitted).  Residents are financially responsible for all damage or loss in designated rooms.  Placing signs in windows and on the exterior of room doors in University residence halls is considered a resident's privilege. As with any privilege, certain responsibilities are inherent. Consequently, each resident who chooses to express their creativity, via their window or door assumes the responsibility for balancing their personal tastes with the image of the total community. Controversial or antagonistic materials may draw personal confrontations from others within the community who may be offended by the content.

The following recommendation is offered to residents who choose to place signs or decorations on their windows/doors. Signs, posters and/or decorations should be appropriate for public viewing and in keeping with good taste.

2.07 Screens on residence hall windows are not to be opened or removed. Residents will be charged for repair and/or replacement of removed screens.

2.08 Campus telephones are for local calls only. Long distance calls may be placed only as collect or credit card calls through available long distance services. The placing of long distance telephone calls from any University telephone and charging of calls to that or other University telephones without proper authority is prohibited. A resident may not accept collect calls.

2.09 Tampering with, any telephone, computer, or data transmission line or device is prohibited.  Unauthorized interception and/or use of data transmitted over residential wireless networks, is also prohibited.

2.10 A resident must comply with directions issued by University officials, including residence hall staff members, acting in performance of their regular or delegated duties.

2.11 Certain restricted areas exist within the residence halls. Residents are not allowed in such areas, which include, but are not limited to, any place that is officially closed, restricted only to designated people, or any place where the safety and welfare of the resident is endangered.

2.12 A resident may not furnish false or misleading information to University officials, including residence hall personnel, or on University records, nor shall s/he alter or tamper with such records.

2.13 Attempted or actual theft or misappropriation of any University property or theft, misappropriation or intentional damage to, vandalism of, or destruction of the property of any resident or any person on the University campus is prohibited.

2.14 Residents must show their ID card upon request to residence hall staff members and other appropriate University officials acting in performance of their duties in enforcing University rules and regulations.

2.15 A resident can only be sanctioned once for a given violation of the published rules. However, repetition of misconduct can result in more severe disciplinary action.

2.16 All trash and debris must be placed in University dumpsters adjacent to the residence hall.

2.17 Knowingly or purposefully violating residence hall or University policies, or violating the terms of any disciplinary sanction imposed for an earlier violation may result in removal from University housing, while remaining liable for the remaining academic year housing charges.

2.18 A resident may not prevent an assignment to their room, either because their belongings are not on their part of the room or because they discourage or turn away a possible roommate.  Residents are permitted to occupy only 1 assignable space within their living area unless they have been authorized to occupy additional space. Violation of this policy may result in a charge for a single room being applied to their account, assessed from the last date the room was fully-assigned.

3. Personal Safety

3.01 Behavior that endangers or disturbs others' or one's own personal safety within the jurisdiction of residence halls is prohibited.

3.02 Sexual offenses including (but not limited to) contact/intrusion/penetration without consent, public sexual indecency and indecent exposure are prohibited.

3.03 Any action taken by residents that has the potential to cause harm, injury or damage to another resident, their room or their possessions may be subject to disciplinary action.  This includes acts perceived as “pranks” against members of the residential community.

3.04 Verbal or written harassment, including threatened physical injury of any person in the University community, is not permitted within the residence hall through any medium (electronic, print, text messaging, etc…)

3.05 Actual, or implied intent-to-commit, harm-to-self, through any medium, is not permitted

3.06 Dropping, throwing, or in any manner permitting objects, either liquid or solid, to be ejected into or out of windows of residence halls is prohibited.  Residents of the room are responsible for objects ejected from the window.

3.07 Candles, kerosene lamps, incense, or other similar items are not allowed in residence halls.  No flammable liquids of Class I or II and no combustible liquids of Class III will be stored or kept in residence halls.  These classifications of liquids include ether, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene and most cleaning solvents containing petroleum distillates.  These limitations are not intended to preclude the possession of hair spray, rubbing alcohol, cigarette lighter fluid, cosmetics and medicines when they are maintained in original containers.  Nevertheless, caution must be exercised in the use of any flammable vapors or liquids, especially those contained in aerosol or pressurized cans.

3.08 Objects such as frisbees, balls, water, etc., must not be thrown in the hallway, in individual resident rooms, or in public areas.

3.09 Maliciously damaging or tampering with elevators is prohibited.

3.10 The use of skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, or scooters in any residence hall building is prohibited.

3.11 The riding of bicycles within the Residence Hall is not permitted.  Damage caused by bicycles in transit or storage is the responsibility of the resident.

3.12 Entry, occupation, seizure, or detention in any manner, of a residence hall facility or portion thereof for a use which is inconsistent with the customary and normal use of such premises is prohibited. 

3.13 Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule to another person or group of people. Hazing by any group or individual within the residence hall community on the campus is strictly prohibited.

3.14 Residents are not permitted on the roof of any University building for any unauthorized purpose.

4. Building Security and Access

4.01 The placement of any object in, near or around the exterior door of a building in an effort to prevent the door from closing, or being able to close or lock the door upon closing, is prohibited.

4.02 Tampering with, disabling, obstructing, vandalizing, or interfering with the normal functioning of any portion of a security monitoring system, including-but not limited to-door alarms, cameras, card readers, is prohibited.

4.03 Tailgating to gain entry to any residential facility is prohibited.  The term "tailgating" is used to describe the situation where one or more people follow an authorized person through an access-controlled door when the authorized person opens the door legitimately. This can be either with or without the authorized person's knowledge and/or consent. This includes a normally-authorized person who has forgotten or lost their NAU ID card.

4.04 Residents who provide an unauthorized individual or group access to a residential facility are responsible for the actions of those individuals and can be held responsible for damages and conduct violations attributed to the unauthorized individuals.  This includes unauthorized individuals who gain access as a result of tailgating or the use of a propped or compromised door attributed to the authorized resident.

4.05 Individuals authorized to enter residential facilities are limited to currently contracted residents assigned to rooms or apartments within that facility, authorized faculty or staff acting within the scope of their role and the immediate performance of their duties, and the escorted guests of authorized residents.  Non-contracted students may be granted permission to access residential facilities for a specific purpose, but this permission may be revoked at any time by the Office of Residence Life.

C. DAMAGES

Residents will be individually responsible for damages they cause to residence hall property.  Charges for damages will be based on repair or replacement costs to restore the room or building to approximate original condition.

In public or semi‑public areas of the halls, damages occurring are charged to groups or individuals when the responsibility is established.

Residents will also be responsible for any damages caused by their guests.

D. LIABILITY

The University and hall staff assume no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to personal belongings in or on residence hall properties.  This policy extends to resident rooms, storage areas, auto and bicycle lots, and all other residence hall areas.  Residents are advised to carry homeowner's or renter’s insurance coverage on their personal belongings.

A. CONDUCT PROCEDURES

1. The Residence Hall Director (RHD) will make an initial determination as to whether there is a sufficient basis to believe that a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or Standards of Residence may have occurred. The RHD may decide to interview the complainant and/or other witnesses or to request additional information from the complainant.

2. If the RHD determines that there is a sufficient basis to believe that a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or Standards of Residence may have occurred, then the RHD will promptly notify the student in writing of the alleged violation and will gather further information, if needed, by interviewing witnesses and reviewing documents. Members of the University community will be expected to comply with any request or directive issued by the RHD in connection with a disciplinary proceeding, unless compliance would result in significant personal hardship or substantial interference with normal University functions.

3. A resident who is charged in a Student Code of Conduct or Standards of Residence referral will be provided an opportunity to meet with an RHD. A resident who fails to attend the meeting with the RHD will forfeit their right to respond on their behalf regarding the alleged violation, unless the resident can demonstrate that an extraordinary circumstance prevented their appearance. If the resident fails to attend the meeting, the RHD may proceed as described in paragraph 6 of this subsection. 

4. The resident shall be permitted to present documents and to bring witnesses to present statements to the person hearing the appeal.  The proceedings are designed to be informal in nature, and no formal rules of evidence or procedure shall apply. 

5. At the meeting the resident will be provided with the following:

a) An explanation of the charges which have been made;

b) A summary of the information gathered;

c) A reasonable opportunity for the resident to reflect upon and respond on their own behalf to the charges; and

d) An explanation of the applicable disciplinary procedures, including the resident’s right to appeal if the sanction of contract probation or contract termination is imposed.  

6. If necessary any further information gathered will be presented to the resident and an additional opportunity to respond will be provided.   

7. The RHD will determine whether it is more likely than not that a violation of the Student Code of Conduct or Standards of Residence has occurred and, if so, the appropriate disciplinary sanction to apply. In determining the sanction, the RHD will consider any mitigating factors, including any prior violations of the Student Code of Conduct or Standards of Residence.   

8. The RHD will inform the student of the decision, in writing, within seven (7) days of the resident’s last opportunity to respond. When feasible, this information will also be communicated in a face-to-face meeting.   

9. The written decision will include a statement of the charges, the determination, and the sanction to be imposed, if any. This decision is final, unless the resident appeals a decision of contract probation or contract termination. 

F. APPEALS

A resident has the right to appeal a housing decision resulting in a sanction of contract probation or termination of contract.  The resident shall file a written notice of appeal with the appropriate party (see designation below).  A written notice must be filed within 48 hours of the notice of sanction, and shall specify in detail the grounds upon which the appeal is based.  There is only one opportunity for appeal.  Failure to file the above mentioned notice within the prescribed 48 hours shall constitute a waiver of the right to appeal.

The resident shall be permitted to present documents and to bring witnesses to present statements to the person hearing the appeal.  The proceedings are designed to be informal in nature, and no formal rules of evidence or procedure shall apply.

A. HALL DIRECTOR/JUDICIAL COORDINATOR - If decision is made here, appeal to Judicial/Area Coordinator or their designee.

B. AREA COORDINATOR/JUDICIAL COORDINATOR - If decision is made here, appeal to Assistant Director or their designee.

C. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE - If decision is made here, appeal to Associate Director of Residence Life or their designee.

D. SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE - If decision is made here, appeal to Director of Residence Life or their designee.

E. THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE – If decision is made here, appeal to Senior Associate Director or their designee.

A decision or judgment may be appealed on the following grounds:

1. Prejudicial error committed during the hearing whereby the aggrieved was deprived of a fair hearing.

2. Non‑cumulative material and relevant evidence, new or newly discovered, which, with reasonable diligence, could not have been produced at the hearing.

3. The decision of judgment is not supported nor justified by evidence.

G.  DESCRIPTION OF SANCTIONS

1. Letter of Warning: A letter of warning to a resident that their conduct is in violation of published rules.  Admonition often takes the form of a letter summarizing the infraction and corrective measure and warns the resident about possible future consequences should that behavior continue.  The fact that the resident is warned should be clearly stated in the body of the letter which the resident receives.   

2. Referral to University Office: Referral is used when the sanction requires the resident to gain assistance from another office who may offer services that would assist the resident with preventing a reoccurrence of the behavioral violation (e.g. Drug and Alcohol Assessment through Counseling and Testing).

3. Restitution: Restitution is reimbursement for damages to, destruction of, or misappropriation of University property or property of any person while on University premises or University-related premises.  If restitution is the determined sanction, the individual or individuals who impose the corrective measure must specify, in writing, the amount due, the time and /or manner by which restitution is to be made, and the individual or office to be reimbursed.

4. Educational Assignment:  Educational assignments are tasks which are creatively applied with the education of the violator in mind.  It is essential that the assignments imposed have some meaningful relationship to the violation.  Assignment of research to be done in a certain area is one of many creative possibilities.  A duty, work assignment or referral for alcohol or drug education classes is other examples.  Again, the aim of such a task is the education by the individual of the infraction and the potential consequences of such.  Whoever imposes the sanction is responsible for seeing that it is carried out.  Failure to perform an education assignment is subject to further sanctions.

5. Loss of Privileges:  Loss of privileges restricts the resident from designated privileges within their particular residence hall.  The loss of privileges must exist for a specified period of time, as defined by the individual(s) who impose the sanction.  The resident will be notified in writing of those privileges which will be forfeited and for what period of time.

6. Denial of Access:  Denial of access to and/or use of all or part of a facility or facilities that again must be implemented for a specified period of time, as defined by the individual(s) who impose the sanction.  The resident must be notified in writing of those areas to which s/he will be denied access and for what period of time.  Violation of a Denial of Access to a residence hall is considered trespassing and individuals are subject to arrest and criminal charges.

7. Reassignment within Residence Hall:  A resident may be reassigned within the residence hall if it is determined that their conduct is in violation of rules and regulations and such a measure would be productive for both the individual and others in the residence hall environment.  The resident is to receive written notification of the sanction and is required to move within a prescribed period of time, as defined by the Residence Hall Director or the individual who imposes this sanction.

8. Hall Probation:  Is a written notice by the Residence Hall Director to the resident that their conduct was found to be in violation of the published rules and regulations and future violations may result in more serious disciplinary action from a conduct referral to the appropriate administrative level.

9. Contract Probation:  Contract probation is a written notice to the resident that their conduct was found to be in violation of the published rules and regulations and that more serious disciplinary action may result from further infractions.  Contract Probation is imposed for a specified length of time.  No further conditions exist with this sanction, although the sanction of Restitution may, for example, be imposed in conjunction with Contract Probation. 

10. University Probation: Removal of the resident from good disciplinary standing.  Additional restrictions or conditions may also be imposed.  Appropriate University officials shall be notified of the imposition of such sanctions.  Probation shall last for a stated period of time and until specific conditions, if imposed, have been met.  Any violation of these rules, the conditions of probation or other University rules committed during the probationary period will subject the resident to further discipline, including suspension or expulsion.

11. Reassignment to Another Hall Within Area or System:  A resident may be reassigned within the Area and within the Residence Hall system if it is determined that her/his conduct is in violation of rules and regulations and such a measure would be productive for both the individual and others in the residence hall environment.  The resident is to receive written notification of the sanction and is required to move within a specified amount of time, as defined by the Area Coordinator or the Residence Hall Director.

12. Contract Termination:  The Director, Senior Associate Director or Assistant Director of Residence Life, Area Coordinator or Judicial Coordinator may determine that an individual's behavior warrants the termination of the residence hall contract.  If such a sanction is imposed, the resident must move out of the residence hall within the prescribed period of time.

13. Refusal of Entry to and Occupation of Residence Hall:  After Contract Termination has been imposed, the Director, Senior Associate Director or Assistant Director of Residence Life, Area Coordinator or Judicial Coordinator may determine that an individual must not reenter the residence hall after their personal belongings have been removed.

14. Suspension:  Refer to the Office of Student Life.

15. Expulsion:  Refer to the Office of Student Life.

Northern Arizona University

Office of Residence Life

928-523-3978

nau.edu/reslife