The University recognizes and respects the desire for privacy. Designated staff members are authorized by the University to enter any University premises to perform duties and services including, but not limited to, custodial maintenance and repair services, and inspections. Staff conduct inspections for a variety of reasons that include, but are not limited to, fire and safety issues, health and welfare issues, maintenance or damage issues, cleanliness, and closing for breaks and end of an academic session. Although inspections are generally announced, circumstances may dictate that an inspection be unannounced.
A search of a student, a student's possessions, or a student's premises may be authorized by the Vice Provost and Dean of Students or designee, if there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of University policy is occurring or has occurred.
During searches and inspections of residential assignments (rooms, suites, apartments, etc.), University personnel may confiscate items prohibited by University policy. Additionally, personal property remaining in living spaces, in individual floor or corridor closets or storage rooms at the termination of the housing contract, will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of without notice at the discretion of the Associate Dean for Housing and Residential Experience.