2.8.33.1 : General Guidelines for Open House
1. All individuals are expected to abide by the behavioral standards of the University.
a. Room doors must be kept completely open with occupants clearly visible.
b. The rooms should have at least one light on (besides the TV)
c. Couples should not be lying on top of one another.
d. Couples may not lay down next to one another on a bed or floor
e. Couples should not be under the same blanket or covering.
f. Couples should not be engaged in physical activity.
2. In the traditional residence halls, a member of the Residence Hall staff will monitor the Open House, handle emergencies, and close the Open House at the designated time. Any resident, who does not wish to participate in Open House but wants to remain in the hall, must notify his/her RA and may choose to keep his/her room door closed.
3. Residents of any floor, wing, or hall may elect not to participate in each Open House by 2/3 majority vote. The decision should be made, and the supervising RD notified at least 24 hours before the Open House.
4. Those who participate in the Open House events are responsible for cleaning up public areas (lounges, kitchen, hallways, etc.).
5. If a resident or a guest fails to show proper consideration for others or behave inappropriately, he/she may be asked to not participate in future Open House events.
6. If any floor or house votes by a two-thirds majority to hold visitation on additional days or nights, they may submit their request to the supervising at least five working days before the desired dates. Events should end no later than 11:00 pm.
7. Open House visitation hours typically follow the below schedule. This schedule is subject to change or suspension if Open House hours are abused.
a. Upper Division
i. 11 am until 12 am Sunday through Thursday, 11 am until 1 am Friday and Saturday
b. Traditional Residence Halls
i. 7 pm until 12 am Sunday through Thursday, 7 pm until 1 am Friday and Saturday