Quiet & Courtesy Hours
It is impossible to set specific standards regarding levels of noise in a residence hall which will satisfy all residents. Individual levels of noise tolerance vary widely. The purpose of the residence halls is to offer conditions which permit reasonable order for study and sleep. Quiet hours are in effect from 7pm until 7am, Sunday through Thursday, and midnight until 10am, Friday and Saturday. During these hours, residents must cease all activities that might disturb study or sleep. Radios, televisions, etc., should be turned to low volume and other noisy activity curtailed. During reading and examination periods, quiet hours are in effect twenty-four (24) hours a day. Residents may vote to alter quiet hours, however, these alterations must be unanimous. Non-quiet hours are not "noisy" hours. “Courtesy” hours are in effect twenty-four (24) hours a day. Residents may not practice or play musical instruments, electronic or acoustic, in their rooms but must use designated music practice rooms for those activities.
The use of electric guitars, other amplified instruments, drums, and other instruments producing loud volume, is prohibited in campus residences. Because of their propensity to be heard and felt through solid materials, subwoofers in stereo speakers or other audio equipment are also prohibited.
Music Practice Rooms
Certain rooms in campus residences have been designated for use as music practice rooms. Due to their proximity to residential space, their use requires policies that preserve the quiet of the halls for the residents. Policies and specified times for the use of these spaces will be posted in each space. Except for University-supplied pianos, no amplified or percussion instruments are permitted. Unless otherwise approved, music practice rooms should only be used for their specified purpose and non-music related use may result in loss of use. Use of these rooms for music practice may be altered by Housing and Residential Experience, as needed.
Sports
Engaging in sports, games, or activities in the residence hall that are not appropriate indoors is also prohibited.