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2021-2022
COMMUNITY LIVING
STANDARDS
A HOW-TO GUIDE
for living in the
San Francisco State
Residential Community
TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Community
03
COVID-19
REGULATIONS
05
PROFESSIONAL
STAFF &
STUDENT
PHILOSOPHY
Our community is composed of people from
diverse racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds,
LEADERSHIP national origins, religious and political beliefs,
physical abilities, and sexual orientations.
Out of this diversity, we take pride in being a
07 09 community that not only encourages positive
interactions and mutual respect, but that also
THINGS TO SHARING YOUR appreciates our common bonds as well as our
KNOW ABOUT LIVING SPACE individual differences.
YOUR LIVING
SPACE The success of being a connected and inclusive
residential community requires that we not only
adhere to these principles, but that we take
responsibility for our awareness and actions
11 13 towards all of our community members.
THINGS TO SERVICES &
KNOW ABOUT AMENITIES
YOUR
BUILDING
17 19
RESIDENTIAL GET INVOLVED
DINING & MEAL IN YOUR
PLANS COMMUNITY
21 23
THINGS TO EMERGENCY
KNOW ABOUT PROCEDURES
YOUR LICENSE
AGREEMENT
27 38
POLICIES & ON-CAMPUS
REGULATIONS RESOURCES
OUR COMMUNITY PHILOSOPHY |2
COVID-19 Residents who violate the COVID-19 Regulations outlined in this
REGULATIONS
guide and in the Addendum to the License Agreement will be
subject to the Residential Life Conduct Process.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
University Housing and Residential Life are
committed to providing a safe and healthy
housing community for our residents.
Following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) as well as State and FACE COVERINGS
County guidelines, we have implemented SF State continues to require face
various practices and protocols in effort to coverings to be worn indoors
protect the well-being of the residential unless an individual is alone in an
community. Housing’s COVID-19 regulations enclosed space with a door that can
are subject to change depending on the be closed. Face coverings are not
current conditions of the pandemic and required outdoors on campus.
any new recommendations from the State,
County, or CDC.
COVID-19 TESTING
As a continued effort to keep our
residential communities as safe as
possible and prevent the potential spread
of COVID-19 amongst our residents,
all residents (regardless of vaccination
status) will be required to take COVID-19
tests throughout the semester.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE SICK Residents with COVID-19 vaccination
STAY HOME STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES exemptions are required to take a
To minimize the risk of exposure to PHONE | (415) 338-1251 COVID-19 test on a weekly basis.
others, do not leave your home if you WEB | health.sfsu.edu Vaccinated residents will be notified prior
are sick (except to get medical care). to each COVID-19 testing period.
If you are feeling symptoms related COVID-19 RESOURCES Tests will be administered at the top
to COVID-19, reach out to Student Student Housing Information floor of Lot 20 parking structure, Monday
Health Services or contact your housing.sfsu.edu/covid-19 through Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
primary care provider or urgent care. Registration is required through the
SF State’s Campus Comeback Plan MyHealth website at:
QUARANTINE PROTOCOL together.sfsu.edu health.sfsu.edu/content/myhealth.
Any resident who tests positive or General Campus COVID-19 Inquiries
becomes exposed to COVID-19 will
need to notify Student Health Services
covid19@sfsu.edu REMINDER
and the Student Housing Office San Francisco Department Wash your hands often with
immediately. To ensure the safety of Public Health soap and warm water for at least
of the residential community, the sfdph.org/coronavirus 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based
affected resident may be moved to an Centers for Disease Control & hand sanitizer that contains at
apartment designated for quarantine. Prevention least 70 percent alcohol.
cdc.gov/coronavirus
3 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS COVID-19 REGULATIONS |4
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
CONNECT WITH US
RA Resident Assistants (RA) are students who have
experience living in residential communities and are
STUDENT LEADERS ON DUTY
CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD
MWH | (415) 840-5283
familiar with what it takes to make the most of your TCS/TJS | (415) 840-5672
experience here. Each RA has been carefully selected VCS | (415) 840-5387
based on their ability to show concern for students
NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD
and to help make your living environment positive and
UPN | (415) 840-5959
educationally enriching. RAs are trained to serve as
community builders, activity advisors, group facilitators, SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD
referral agents and to answer questions. MSQ/UPS | (415) 840-5856
LEAD DESK ASSISTANTS
LDA The Lead Desk Assistant (LDA) position assists with the daily operations of their respective
community desk and provides quality customer service to the residential community. While co-
supervising Desk Assistants (DA), the LDA is expected to understand and perform all DA tasks
and procedures in addition to administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS
PA Program Assistants (PA) are students who are specifically selected to facilitate learning,
programming, and outreach in designated learning topics such as: Social Justice, Community
Programs, Academics, and Wellness. They collaborate with RAs to meet residents’ needs around
their assigned focus area. PAs are trained to provide resources, support residents, and collaborate
with campus partners to bring different education opportunities to their respective residential
communities.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF LEADERSHIP
Professional staff leaders are skilled in conflict resolution, advising, crisis intervention, resource referral, and
administrative management.
AREA COORDINATORS
AC A full-time professional Area Coordinator (AC) oversees each Residential Community and can be
contacted through your community front desk. ACs supervise Residential Coordinators and serve
in a case manager role to support student learning, development, and success.
Professional RC
RESIDENTIAL COORDINATORS
The residential community
Staff & Student
There are two types of Residential Coordinators (RC): Residential Education and Community Desk.
is staffed with students and
LEADERSHIP
Residential Education RC
professional staff members that
Full-time professional team members who supervise Resident Assistants in a specific community.
are dedicated to serve you in a Community Desk RC
variety of ways and help you be Full-time professional team members who aid in overseeing each residential community desk and
supervise a team of Lead Desk Assistants. They can be contacted through your front desk.
successful outside of the classroom.
5 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS PROFESSIONAL & STUDENT LEADERSHIP |6
Things to know about DECORATING YOUR LIVING SPACE CLEANING TIPS
YOUR LIVING SPACE
You have the freedom to arrange your room and apartment
furniture to your liking (with the exception of furniture that is EMPTY TRASH
bolted down or to the wall). Since you and your apartment-mates REGULARLY
will likely be sharing an apartment for the entire year, you should
talk about how you want to arrange and decorate. Together, Don’t let trash build
you should be able to set up your living space so you can live in it up to the last day.
comfortably. Sort and dispose of
XX The University is respectful
of your privacy and will limit your recyclables on an
DECORATING REMINDERS ongoing basis.
entering your apartment or
room to the following occasions: XX Just about any method you use to attach something to the wall
will cause some damage. We recommend that you use blue
hh Your request or agreement painter’s tape or 3M “Command” Strips for hanging; however, CLEAN ON A
hh Emergencies none of these methods are guaranteed to not damage the
walls. Any damage charges are the responsibility of the REGULAR BASIS
hh Health and safety inspections
resident(s). Sweep, mop or vacuum
hh Management of applicable
XX Mounting posters, signs, or other items on your door is floors and clean all
rules and regulations
prohibited as it is a fire hazard and can invite vandalism. surfaces and frequently
hh Inspection and cleaning when touched objects on a
you or your roommate moves XX Your room and apartment furniture must remain in your
regular basis.
out room and should not be placed in common areas. In turn,
furnishings from lounges or other common areas may not be
hh Any lawful purpose
put in your room. Violators will be expected to return furniture
XX The University is not responsible to its proper location and will be subject to a fee and/or USE THE RIGHT
for possessions lost or stolen administrative action such as the cancellation of your Student CLEANING SUPPLIES
from your room, apartment, Housing License Agreement.
When cleaning
or from any other area of the
residential community. KEEPING YOUR LIVING SPACE CLEAN surfaces, use a mild
detergent instead
When living with roommates, it’s necessary for everyone to do of chlorine bleach or
their part to ensure a clean living space. We strongly recommend abrasive powdered
that you decide on general cleanliness standards with everyone in cleansers.
your living space as well as how the larger cleaning tasks will be
divided.
USE A SOFT SPONGE
Remember, at the end of each semester, you and your
roommate(s) are responsible for a thorough cleaning of your living OR CLOTH
space. At move-out, your living space will be inspected and you will Do not use any sharp
be billed for any missing items or damages beyond “normal wear- objects when cleaning
and-tear.” surfaces, especially the
stove, refrigerator or
freezer.
7 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR LIVING SPACE |8
KEYS
Communication is key when forming and maintaining new One of the most important relationships you’ll have this year is the
relationships. Understand that people come from their own
TO SUCCESSFUL personal experiences, some of which you may not understand, one you cultivate with your roommate(s).
ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIPS which makes it important to stay respectful and flexible with
each other. Your room and apartment will serve as a second
home to each of you, so it is vital you all feel welcome and
EXPECTATIONS respected in your own home environment.
Each person may
have a different ROOMMATE COMPLAINTS despite our differences, are
view of what the hallmarks of a person’s
In SF State Housing, reports development into adulthood.
sharing space
of unjust behavior can be During mediation, all
means. made to any staff member. residents involved in the
The staff member will situation will be asked to
assist or direct you to the discuss their concerns and
COMMUNICATION appropriate resources to
support you with your
attempt to find a mutually
agreeable resolution with
Open lines of concern. If you are not assistance from the staff
communication; comfortable on your member present.
talk to each other floor or in your room or
about needs and apartment, speak with your ROOM CHANGES
concerns. Resident Assistant or Area
Coordinator. Staff is available For health and safety reasons
to assist if you wish to have due to COVID-19, room
a mediation or conversation changes will be minimized.
FLEXIBILITY with your roommate(s) Every effort should be made
to resolve any conflicts with
about expectations in your
Remain open living space. your roommate and avoid
to doing things changing rooms.
differently than RESOLVING ISSUES If you feel that the
what you are differences are too extreme
Sharing
If you encounter problems or that your safety or
used to.
with your roommate, we security are a concern, speak
YOUR LIVING SPACE
strongly encourage you to with your Area Coordinator
go through the mediation about options that may be
RESPECT process with the Resident
Assistant to begin creating
available. If a room change
Respect is necessary, you will be
an environment that fosters instructed to fill out a Room
each other’s open dialogue in an effort Change Request form on the
differences, needs to resolve room/apartment housing portal. The Room
and priorities. concerns. We believe Change Request form will You and your roommate(s) will be required to complete an
sharing space and learning be available two weeks after Apartment/Roommate Worksheet. Your RA will explain
to respectfully co-exist move-in. how to fill it out at your first floor meeting.
VACANCIES IN YOUR APARTMENT your apartment clean. of $50.00 and may be required to participate the Student Housing Office reserves the right to
If you will be receiving a new roommate, the in an administrative review (for information on consolidate you with another person who also
If a vacancy occurs in your apartment, you should administrative reviews see the section on "Resident does not have a roommate. This means that you
expect to receive a new roommate. This means you Student Housing Office staff will notify you of
their arrival. Residents who fail to have their room Conduct"). may be required to change rooms. Please consult
should be prepared for a roommate at all times the "Terms and Conditions Student Housing
by using only your assigned bedspace and keeping prepared for a new roommate at the time of their Depending upon the time of year that a room
arrival may be assessed an administrative charge vacancy occurs, if you do not have a roommate, License Agreement Section IV B".
9 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS SHARING YOUR LIVING SPACE | 10
Things to Know About PARKING
YOUR BUILDING
VEHICLES
Due to limited parking on campus, we
strongly encourage students to use a bike or
public transportation. Any vehicle parked on
campus must display a valid permit. For more
information, visit parking.sfsu.edu.
Your SF State Student ID provides access to the main doors BICYCLES
of your building. If you lose this card, go to One-Stop
Student Services Center located across from Village Building
Be sure to properly lock all parts of your bicycle
to the bike rack. CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD
Mary Ward Hall (MWH) | Towers at Centennial Square (TCS)
C to replace it.
BIKE RACK LOCATIONS Towers Junior Suites (TJS) | Village at Centennial Square (VCS)
In order to maintain the security of our residential TCS, VCS, MWH, UPS, & UPN | Near the front
communities, residents are required to show their Student entrance of each building. 24 HOUR COMMUNITY DESK
MWH | 800 Font Blvd. | (415) 406-5703
ID to the Desk Assistant (DA) every time they enter their MSQ | Ground level near the parking garage.
TCS | 796 Font Blvd. | (415) 405-9360
building. The DA must be able to clearly see the photo VCS | 750 Font Blvd. | (415) 405-8000
identification on your Student ID. If you refuse to show TRASH & RECYCLING
your Student ID, you may be documented and undergo the
Residential Life conduct process. LOCATIONS
MSQ Near elevators or at the end of the
hall
RESIDENCE COMMUNITY CONSERVATION TCS All floors near the elevators
The following controls have been installed to help the TJS All floors at the end of the hall
University meet our conservation responsibilities: UPN Gardens: near the carports
XX Aerators are installed in showers and sinks to reduce High-rises: near the elevators
the amount of water used without reducing water UPS Near the carports
pressure. VCS All floors near the elevators
XX Water temperatures are reduced to 120°-130°
Fahrenheit.
XX Toilets have been reduced to a 1.6-gallon flush. LAUNDRY ROOMS NORTH NEIGHBORHOOD
University Park North (UPN)
$1.75/wash and $1.25/dry. Support information
24 HOUR COMMUNITY DESK
DO YOUR PART TO CONSERVE and instructions available in each laundry room. UPN | 295 Buckingham | (415) 566-1556
At MSQ, all laundry machines are coin operated.
XX Regulate the use of window blinds to take full A credit or debit card can be used through the
advantage of the sunlight to warm your room. Wash Connect App. Laundry machines in all other
XX Reduce the length of your showers to save water and communities require a credit or debit card to
the energy used in heating it. operate.
XX Don’t leave the water running while shaving or
brushing your teeth. LOCATIONS & ACCESS
XX Close faucets tightly and report leaky faucets. MSQ Main level near the front desk.
XX When possible, wash full loads of laundry and use the Access: iButton
cold water cycle.
TCS 1st floor
TJS 1st floor TCS
UPN Throughout North neighborhood
Access: external door key SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD
Manzanita Square | University Park South (UPS)
UPS Throughout South neighborhood
Access: laundry door key 24 HOUR COMMUNITY DESK
VCS 3rd Floor of Bldg. A/B & 2nd Floor of MSQ| 2 Varela Ave. | (415) 338-0510
Bldg. C
11 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUILDING | 12
Services &
OUTGOING MAIL CONNECTION & SUPPORT INFORMATION
AMENITIES
Residential community desks do not offer outgoing MSQ
mail services and are unable to hold packages. Network | MyCampusNet
Outgoing mail and packages will need to be sent by
the Post Office or other package delivery service. How to Connect | Log in with your
MyCampusNet account or use the default
Post Office | 1543 Sloat Blvd. password/key: internet. Visit housing.sfsu.
FedEx Office | 1597 Sloat Blvd. edu/tech-services for additional information.
UPS | 1559 Sloat Blvd., Ste. B
Support | (833) 548-4746 or email support@
FORWARDING MAIL CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET MyCampusNet.com
University Housing is unable to forward mail. To Internet is provided by either Apogee or MyCampusNet,
depending on the building you live in. Detailed directions MWH, TCS, TJS, VCS & UPN (furnished
avoid any complications, be sure to change your
on how to connect will be emailed to your SF State email units at 1-197 and 225-235 Buckingham)
address directly with the Post Office (usps.com/
umove) and all agencies that you receive mail from account at check-in. Network | Apogee
before moving out. In addition, be sure to update Please Note: Not all smart devices are compatible in our How to Connect | Visit myresnet.com and
your address with the University so that University environment. If you have trouble setting up a device, register your account using your SF State ID.
refunds and/or invoices reach you in a timely contact your provider for assistance.
manner. Support | (888) 478-8864
IMPORTANT NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
XX Do not set up a router or wireless access point. Doing so UPS & UPN (furnished units at 200-399
will cause interference for your neighbors and may slow Buckingham & 400-460 Winston)
them down or cause them to lose access all together. Network | Resnet
LETTER MAIL Your services may be suspended if you are found to be
causing interference. How to Connect | A password and voucher
Letter mail will be delivered was sent to your SF State email address
to your assigned mailbox in XX Do not share copyrighted materials illegally. Illegal file at check-in. Visit its.sfsu.edu/service/
your building. Mail boxes are sharing on campus is tracked and legal action will be oncampusresidentwifi for information about
located in the lobby area of all pursued. voucher codes.
communities and can be accessed
with your mailbox key. Please Support | (415) 338-1420 or submit a service
request at its.sfsu.edu/help.
Note: If you receive mail in your
mailbox addressed to someone PACKAGE PICK-UP
else, please return it to your Once your package is ready for pick up, you will be
community desk. notified via your SF State email address. Packages are
generally processed within 72 hours of receipt and must
PACKAGE DELIVERY be retrieved within 48 hours of processing. Please allow
for longer processing time during high volume package
To ensure proper delivery, your
times, such as the beginning of each semester and
packages should be addressed to:
holidays.
[Full Name]
[Last 5 digits of SF State ID] PICK-UP LOCATIONS
[Building address with
apartment/unit number & MSQ MWH, TCS, TJS, UPN and UPS
space letter/number] Packages are delivered and VCS Packages are delivered
San Francisco, CA 94132 to lockers on the directly to each
The mail room is apartment. Some
MSQ | 2 Varela Avenue main floor. located at the Towers packages may be left
MWH | 800 Font Boulevard The pick-up code from Community Desk. outside if the package
TCS | 796 Font Boulevard your email notification Keep your computer free of viruses and other forms of computer
Your SF State ID is carrier is unable to
UPN & UPS | Various is needed for pick-up. needed for pick-up. access the building. compromise by running current antivirus/anti-malware software.
VCS | 750 Font Boulevard
13 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS SERVICES & AMENITIES | 14
Services & RENTERS INSURANCE For your safety, keep your
AMENITIES
As a benefit of living on campus, residents will door locked at all times.
have $100,000 in liability insurance provided for
them through SF State and GradGuard. Liability
coverage is now included in your housing fees
and protects you financially from unintentional LOST KEYS & LOCK CHANGES
damage due to fire, water and other causes
of loss to University property caused by your Your keys are valuable and you should make every
negligence. effort to keep them secure and in your possession at
FACILITIES CONTACT INFORMATION all times. It is a violation of your License Agreement
OPTIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE
TCS, VCS, MWH, UPS, & UPN to duplicate and/or distribute your keys to others.
In an effort to provide residents with a quality
Email | facilities@sfsu.edu If you lose your key(s), visit your community front
personal property insurance option, SF State
Phone | (415) 405-0579 desk to request a lock change. This is a mandatory
has partnered with GradGuard. If you choose
To submit a service request visit: action that will ensure the security of our community.
to obtain coverage for your personal property
sfsu.metabim.com
on an optional basis, GradGuard can provide Lock change fee $50 | Additional key $5
MSQ protection from fire, water damage, theft and
Email | ManzanitaSquare@AmericanCampus.com other causes of loss for about $11/month.
Phone | (415) 338-0510 For more information about GradGuard,
To submit a service request visit: visit gradguard.com/renters-insurance/ LOCKOUT PROCEDURE
acc.emaint.com/ManzanitaSquare partners?school_id=5712.
If you lock yourself out of your apartment,
The University will not be financially responsible
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE for replacement of any damaged or stolen items
you may check out a temporary key from your
community front desk for up to 30 minutes.
For any facilities-related issues in your living space, or for a resident's liability unless it is a direct and
proximate result of the University’s negligence. If the temporary key is not returned to the
you will need to put in a service request. Unless it is
desk within this time frame, an automatic lock
an emergency, service requests will be processed the
next business day. change may be initiated for security purposes
and you will be charged a lock change fee.
For facilities-related emergencies, contact the on-
duty Resident Assistant by going to your community When checking out a temporary key, staff will
desk. need to verify your identity and bedspace prior
to providing you access to your space.
For all other emergencies, contact the University
Police Department (UPD) at (415) 338-2222. Please Note:
XX Residents are provided ONE [1] courtesy
PEST CONTROL lockout per academic year.
If you have pest control issues or notice abnormal XX If you have requested an excessive number
cracks or crevices that pests may be able to exploit of temporary keys, you and your roommate
in your room or apartment, please submit a service may be required to verify possession of
request. your keys and a meeting with an Area/
Keeping your living space clean and storing Residential Coordinator may be necessary
All residents should take the following precautions food properly will keep pests away. due to the increased security risk.
to help ensure that your living space is free of pests:
XX When locked out, you will be assisted
within a time frame that is reasonably
possible, but you may need to wait
STORE IT CLEAN IT RINSE IT
for available staff.
Store food Keep your room Rinse food from
properly and do and apartment cans before
not leave food clean. Don’t leave placing them in
out overnight. damp clothing or your recycle bin.
towels out.
15 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS SERVICES & AMENITIES | 16
Residential Dining San Francisco State Dining MEAL PLAN OPTIONS
& MEAL PLANS
FLEX DOLLARS
Services is focused on serving Flex dollars can be used to 19 meals/week + $75 flex dollars
purchase additional meals
healthy and sustainable food or retail items at City Eats 15 meals/week + $100 flex dollars
options using fresh ingredients or Bricks and are disbursed 12 meals/week + $250 flex dollars
in two increments (half the 5 meals/week + $200 flex dollars*
and our culinary expertise. total amount in fall and *University Park North residents only.
half in spring) after the Please Note:
MEAL PLAN PARTICIPATION deadline to change your
XX Meals cannot roll over from week-to-week and are
meal plan each semester.
Participation in a meal plan is not transferrable.
mandatory for all Licensees residing in XX For mandatory meal plans, unused meals (swipes)
the following communities: GATOR DOLLARS expire at the end of Saturdays and load on Sunday
Gator Dollars work just like for the new week.
XX Mary Ward Hall
cash at residential dining
XX Towers at Centennial Square facilities and can be used CHANGING YOUR MEAL PLAN
XX Towers Junior Suites to buy additional meals or You can request a change of meal plan once a semester.
snack and beverage items The last day to submit a change of meal plan request is:
XX Village at Centennial Square
at the Bricks for yourself or Fall 2021 - August 30, 2021
XX University Park North a guest. Gator Dollars may Spring 2022 - February 7, 2022
Residents at Manzanita Square be purchased online at: For instructions on how to change a meal plan go to
and University Park South may onecard.sfsu.edu. housing.sfsu.edu/change-or-cancel-meal-plan.
purchase voluntary meal plans at:
sfstate.sodexomyway.com.
YOUR MEAL CARD GRAB-N-GO MEALS CITY EATS
Your meal card is also your SF State ID card and will be If you do not wish to dine in-person, grab-n-go meals Weekdays
swiped every time to pick up a meal. If your card is lost, can be ordered using the Transact Mobile Ordering Breakfast | 7:30 AM-10 AM
stolen, or damaged, go to One-Stop Student Services Center App. Visit housing.sfsu.edu/dining for more Lunch | 11 AM-2 PM
to replace it. Because your Student ID is also a key to many information on how to download and use the app. Dinner | 5 PM-9 PM
of the main doors of our facilities, it cannot be given to Weekends
another resident or guest to purchase a meal. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A MEAL
Brunch | 10 AM-2 PM
When you arrive to pick up your grab-n-go meal,
Snacks & Drinks | 2 PM-5 PM
you may go to one of the entrée stations to make
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS your selection. You can then move to the dessert
(Saturday only)
Dinner | 5 PM-9 PM
Residential Dining Services has taken several precautions to bar (lunch and dinner only), and the beverage bar to
minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19 including: frequent complete your meal.
disinfecting of all surfaces, wearing face coverings and Breakfast | Entrée and a beverage BRICKS
gloves, the installation of hand sanitizers stations, and a Lunch & Dinner | Entrée, dessert, and a beverage Weekdays
clear protective barrier at the cashier’s station. Breakfast & Lunch | 9 AM-2 PM
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE BITE U APP Snacks & Drinks | 2 PM-5 PM
WHEN DINING IN-PERSON OR PICKING UP YOUR MEAL Learn what’s on the menu each day, Dinner | 5 PM-9 PM
WEAR A FACE COVERING find nutrition information about your Weekends
Face coverings are required at all times (except meal, and more. CLOSED Saturday
when eating). Available for download at the App Brunch | 11AM-2 PM
MANAGE YOUR DISTANCE Store or Google Play. Snacks & Drinks | 2 PM-5 PM
Maintain as much distance as possible when Dinner | 5 PM-9 PM
around others.
17 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS RESIDENTIAL DINING & MEAL PLAN | 18Although there are limited in-person community programs this semester due
to COVID-19, there are still a number of ways you can get involved in your RESIDENTIAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION (RHA)
community. One way is through our virtual learning communities in the areas
of Wellness, Academic Success, and Social Justice. For details, check your RHA sponsors numerous activities to enhance your living/learning experience on
floor newsletter or contact your RA. There are also numerous organizations campus. In addition to providing great activities and events for you to participate
available through the Residence Hall Association and an abundance of in, RHA represents the student voice.
leadership opportunities available at the campus level within Residential Life. RHA’s mission is to represent the views of undergraduate/graduate residents
to Residential Life, Housing, Dining & Conference Services, Associated Students,
and the University. If you are interested in joining any of these groups, contact
rhaboard@sfsu.edu or check with your RA.
ORGANIZATIONS
HALL GOVERNMENT THE ACADEMY
Hall Government serves as the voice The Academy provides a place for
of those in a particular residential gamers to meet and form connections.
community. Through this leadership This organization typically runs three
opportunity you can serve as an event types: tabletop games, video
advocate for your peers while creating games, and animé media nights. The
and sponsoring events/programs for the Academy also collaborates with other
community in which you reside. student organizations on campus.
EGAY (Everything Great About You) WAVES
This student organization works to Waves aims to create a safe and
provide a sense of belonging and inclusive environment for AAPI
community for LGBTQ+ residents and residents. This organization plans to
their allies. This is achieved through bring awareness to the AAPI community
numerous educational programs, active and the issues they face through both
discussions, and by providing a space for social and educational programming.
camaraderie and personal development. Waves aspires to connect the AAPI
community together, amplify their
NRHH (National Residence Hall voices, and advocate for their needs.
Honorary)
NRHH is dedicated to serving all HOLA (Housing Organization for
communities through service, LatinX Ancestry)
recognition, and leadership. NRHH gives HOLA aims to create a welcoming and
residents the ability to grow personally, empowering space for learning about
academically and professionally LatinX culture in a community-oriented
through providing community service manner. This is accomplished by
and hands-on leadership opportunities, focusing on its core values: social justice,
as well as academic and social equity, and cultural humility.
programming. Membership in NRHH
Get Involved in
requires a written application and BRUH (Black Residents United in
formal review process. Housing)
BRUH is a student-led, student-run
YOUR COMMUNITY
ECOLIFE organization within Residential Life
EcoLife provides advocacy for that provides a fun and engaging space
sustainability initiatives by participating for residents who identify with this
in on/off campus events such as group by origin as well as for resident-
bringing leftover food to local food allies who want to gain a deeper
pantries, and implementing energy understanding of the Black community.
saving competitions.
19 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY | 20Things to Know About Your By signing the Student CANCELLATION PROCESS an ITV form. You will only be allowed to move out if
LICENSE AGREEMENT
you have received an official written approval from
Housing License Agreement, If you meet the cancellation criteria and are eligible the Student Housing Office. If you choose to move
you are expected to follow to cancel your License Agreement, you will need out even though your ITV notice has been denied,
and agree to comply with to provide 30 days’ notice by submitting an Intent you may be required to pay full fees for the entire
to Vacate form (ITV), which can be found on the academic year as required by the License Agreement.
the Terms and Conditions. housing portal. Supporting documentation will need
to be received within 3 business days. Failure to Providing 30-days’ notice is not the only requirement
provide documentation will result in your ITV request for cancellation. Approval is only given if the
PAYMENTS CANCELLATION DURING THE FEE PERIOD to be denied. students meet the stated criteria AND provide 30-
days’ notice. Students who meet the criteria must
A request to cancel a Student Housing License The Student Housing Office will respond to ITV provide verifiable documentation along with their
Payments are due on the payment date outlined requests within 3 to 5 business days of receiving the
Agreement during the License Term requires ITV form. Documentation must be objective or
in Part 2 of the License Agreement. Failure to form.
thirty (30) days’ notice prior to the date that the verifiable and support the criteria for requesting
meet the appropriate payment date will result in
Licensee intends to vacate the facilities. A Licensee a cancellation. For example, if a student says he
a late charge of $20.00 and possible legal action
whose request is approved shall owe an amount COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CANCELLING or she will need to cancel their Student Housing
to collect delinquent housing fees. For details on
how to pay, visit housing.sfsu.edu/payments. equal to a prorated charge for each day from License Agreement because they are withdrawing
Assuming that your License Agreement will be
the beginning of the fee period, through the end from school, they need to provide a copy of their
automatically cancelled because you have submitted
RETURNED CHECKS of the required notice period unless otherwise withdrawal form.
indicated in the Agreement. The University
If a check is returned on your account (whether
it is your check or someone else’s check)
may grant or deny the request to cancel. The
determination will be based on the following If you have an outstanding conduct record
MOVE-OUT STEPS
it remains your responsibility to clear the
or violation of any License Agreement or
1
standards with appropriate verification:
obligation. If you are aware the check with
Community Living Standards terms, you
which you made your Housing payment is going X End of Student Status – certification from
may be required to vacate your room or
to be returned by the bank, contact University Registrar’s Office required.
apartment prior to the scheduled check- PREPARE FOR
Housing so we may advise you as to the proper X Marriage or Domestic Partnership – marriage out date. In some cases, this may be
procedure to clear the check. or domestic partnership certificate required. MOVE-OUT
immediate or within 24 hours of your last
Please Note: Review the move-out
X Hardship or Extraordinary Circumstances final.
instructions at housing.
XX Your Housing fees are payments to the State When occurring subsequent to the signing Violations occurring during finals week, sfsu.edu/ move-out-
of California. Therefore, if your check bounces of the Student Housing License Agreement which are not adjudicated before the information.
you could be liable for three times the determined by the University to be beyond resident leaves, will be placed on hold until
amount of the check, or $100.00, whichever is the control of Licensee. Appropriate the resident returns to campus. This could
more, plus any court costs. For each returned
check there is an immediate “Returned Check
Fee” of $20.00 that must be paid in addition
documentation may be required.
If the request does not meet the above conditions,
affect your standing in Housing for the
next academic year. 2
it will not be approved, and: RETURN KEYS
to the amount of the returned check or IMPROPER CHECKOUT Fill out check-out
XX If the University is able to find a suitable In order to avoid being charged for an
declined credit card payment. paperwork at your
replacement for the Licensee so that the overall improper checkout, please be sure to fulfill
XX A returned check places you in violation of occupancy of the facilities is not adversely community desk & turn
all of your responsibilities when you move
your Student Housing License Agreement impacted, and if the 30-day notice requirement in all of your keys &
END OF YEAR MOVE-OUT
out. Charges can be applied for the
and must be cleared immediately to prevent has been met, the Licensee will be released parking pass.
following (this is not an exhaustive list):
termination of your License Agreement and from the License Agreement and shall owe
subsequently eviction. When moving out X Not returning your room or apartment
3
an amount equal to a prorated charge for
each day from the beginning of the fee period to the same condition
XX Until the financial obligation is cleared, a at the end of the
through the end of the required notice period. X Not returning key(s) at time of check
hold will be placed on your University record, academic year, out. (Do not mail your keys)
which restricts you from University services XX If the University is not able to find a suitable your room and any PAY YOUR
X Missing/damaged furniture
including registration, grades, and transcripts. replacement for the Licensee, to the effect BALANCE
shared spaces should X Leaving belongings/objects in room
XX Payment for returned checks can only be in that the overall occupancy of the facilities be left in the same X Damaged walls (holes, paint, stains, Pay any outstanding
the form of a cashier’s check, money order or is adversely impacted, the Licensee will be etc.) balances for Housing
charged for room and board fees through
condition as when
cash. X Improper cleaning on your account.
the end of the fee period or a lesser fee as you arrived.
determined by the University.
21 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR LICENSE AGREEMENT | 22EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
fire exit as shown on the map on the back of XX Know the evacuation routes and meeting
For your safety and that of others, please
practice general safety precautions at all
UPD CONTACT INFORMATION your door or building bulletin board. Do not use
the elevators.
locations.
XX Keep an earthquake bag with:
times. To familiarize yourself with University EMERGENCIES XX Because stairwells may also draw smoke, only use hh Water
Police Department’s Crime Prevention and XX 911 (from campus phone line) the designated fire exit stairwells. Residents of
TCS should use the end stairwells. hh Extra change of clothes and shoes
Emergency Preparedness information visit XX (415) 338-2222 (from cell phone) hh Flashlight with fresh batteries
XX Remain away from the building until the Police,
upd.sfsu.edu. If you observe any suspicious NON-EMERGENCIES Fire Department, or staff member gives the all hh Transistor radio with batteries
activity on campus, immediately contact the XX (415) 338-7200 clear. hh Medication and aspirin
University Police Department. XX Follow instructions of the University Police hh Small first aid kit with water purifying tablets,
Department and University officials at all times. scissors, small knife
Please Note: Residents who do not immediately hh Toilet paper and pre-packaged baby wipes
FIRE SAFETY, RULES & REGULATIONS XX To activate the building alarm, pull down the
evacuate the building during a fire alarm are subject
lever inside the protective cover. hh Granola bars, candy bars, protein bars
to disciplinary action.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURE hh Cash
RULES & REGULATIONS
1 | NOTIFY Location of Evacuation Procedures are posted on the hh Remember to change the water, medication,
XX Fire codes (1988 UBC, Section 3305h1) require
Call UPD to report the incident. bulletin boards in each building or on the back of food and batteries every month to keep them
doors to be self-closing. The California State
2 | TAKE ACTION some resident room or apartment doors. fresh.
Fire Marshal requires that no doors be propped
XX Do not try to fight a fire yourself. Go to a fire IMPORTANT REMINDERS open with any object or dismantling of any door- XX Keep a list of emergency numbers. Choose an
alarm pull station and pull the lever to activate XX Do not assume a fire alarm is false. closing device. out-of-area friend or relative whom separated
the building alarm. XX It is against University, State, and Federal family members and friends can call after an
XX Do not stop to take valuables. earthquake to report their whereabouts and
XX After pulling the lever, immediately evacuate the regulations to tamper with any part of a building
XX Before passing through any door, feel the door condition.
building. fire alarm system, including smoke detectors, fire
with your hand. If the door is hot, DO NOT touch XX Know the safe spots in each room: under sturdy
hoses, or extinguishers. Any person sending a
TO USE A PULL STATION the doorknob and DO NOT open the door. tables, desks, or against inside walls, etc. Keep
false fire alarm or violating any provision of the
Fire alarm pull stations are located in every public XX If it appears safe to open the door, brace yourself State fire laws is subject to University disciplinary them clear of obstruction.
area of the Residential Community. against the door and open it slightly. action (revocation of his/her Housing License hh Physically place yourself in those spots to
XX Pull up the cover. This will set off a local alarm XX If heat or heavy smoke is present, close the door and/or other formal disciplinary measures) and make sure you fit.
in the pull station, but does not activate the and stay in the room. criminal prosecution.
hh Keep those areas clear so you can access them
building alarm. XX Leave the building immediately through the main FIRE DRILLS when an earthquake occurs.
In accordance with the University policy, staff XX Know danger spots such as windows, mirrors,
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE TRAPPED DURING A FIRE members will conduct a fire drill in your building
each semester in order to familiarize residents with
hanging objects, tall bookshelves and unsecured
furniture.
the correct procedures should an actual evacuation
PREVENT SMOKE KEEP LOW TO NOTIFY IDENTIFY YOUR XX Learn first aid and CPR.
be necessary.
FROM ENTERING THE FLOOR Call the University LOCATION XX Keep breakables and heavy objects on bottom
THE ROOM Keep low to the floor Police Department Attract the Fire EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURES shelves.
if there is smoke in the immediately and report Department or UPD’s XX Secure heavy tall furniture that can topple:
Place a towel at the
base of the door to room. The majority of your situation. Be sure attention by hanging IN THE EVENT OF AN EARTHQUAKE bookcases, or wall units.
prevent smoke from oxygen is present near to give the name of an object (bed sheet, 1 | BE PREPARED 2 | TAKE ACTION
entering the room. the floor. your building and your jacket, etc.) out the
XX Develop a plan for yourself and your XX STAY CALM. Do not run or panic. If you take
room number. window.
roommate(s) and conduct practice drills. proper precautions, chances are you will not get
hurt.
23 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | 24EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
XX STAY WHERE YOU ARE IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE XX Barricade the door with furniture if possible.
hh If you’re in a crowded place, do not rush for 1 | BE PREPARED XX Turn off the lights. SHELTER-IN-PLACE
the doors. Most injuries occur as people are XX Have a flashlight with fresh batteries or light XX Block any windows that provide a view of the
entering or leaving buildings. “glow” sticks on hand. room to the outside. Sheltering in place is a protective action
hh If you’re outside, move away from the taken inside a building to protect the building
XX Have a battery-operated radio with fresh XX Stay away from windows/doors. occupants from external hazards, minimize
building and utility wires. Once you are out in batteries.
the open, stay there. XX Seek cover of some kind under or behind furniture. the chance of injury and/or provide the time
2 | TAKE PRECAUTIONS XX Switch your cell phone to vibrate so it doesn’t alert necessary to allow for a safe evacuation.
XX TAKE COVER
XX Only use the elevator if you must. The elevator someone of your presence. Circumstances that may warrant a shelter-in-
hh If the earthquake strikes when you are will shut down and stay where it is until the place action could include:
indoors, take cover under a desk, table, and XX Do NOT answer the door under any circumstances.
power is restored. The doors to the elevator will XX Severe weather
bench or against inside walls or doorways. NOT automatically open if there is a blackout. XX Do NOT leave the room until directed to do so by
hh If in a high-rise, stay away from windows and emergency personnel. XX Civil unrest
XX Make every effort to conserve energy at all times.
outside walls. Get under a table. Do not use Take advantage of natural light during the day XX Remain calm and develop a plan to escape should XX Active threat
elevators. and reduce use of electric lighting. it become necessary. XX Biological incident
hh The greatest danger is from falling debris just XX Turn off your computer during Stage Three 2 | NOTIFY XX Radiological incidents
outside doorways and close to outer walls. Alerts. XX Contact University Police to advise them of what is XX Accidental chemical exposure.
3 | ACT ACCORDINGLY XX Frequently save any work you are doing on your happening.
XX After an earthquake, do not attempt to move computer. XX Notify anyone you encounter as you are leaving The notice to Shelter-In-Place will be issued by
seriously injured persons unless they are in that they must exit immediately as well. emergency personnel via the campus Public
3 | BE AWARE Address System or via text messaging, email,
immediate danger of further injury. XX Do NOT signal the building occupants by activating
XX During a power outage, emergency lighting will or phone call.
XX Check utility lines and appliances for damage. If come on in the hallways and stairwells. Please be a fire alarm.
you smell gas: careful when using the stairs. SEVERE WEATHER OR CIVIL UNREST THAT POSES A GUIDELINES:
hh Open windows and shut off main gas valve. XX When the power goes off, there will be NO street PHYSICAL THREAT XX Select a small interior room with no or
hh Leave the building and report gas leakage to lighting. Go places in groups and take a flashlight. XX Stay inside and move away from windows to the few windows.
authorities. XX Locate Residential Life Staff if you need some inner corridors. XX Close and lock all windows and exterior
hh Do NOT use candles, matches, or other open extra support during the black out. XX Be sure to close all doors connecting exterior doors.
flames. ADDITIONAL REMINDERS offices to the corridor. XX Turn off all fans, heating and air
hh Do NOT re- enter the building until a utility XX For extreme weather, relocate to lower levels in conditioning systems, and close the
During power outages, do not drink alcohol, use fireplace damper.
official says it is safe. drugs, or have unprotected sex as a way to ward off the building.
boredom. These activities will increase your risk of EXTERNAL CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL OR XX Bring your disaster supply kit and make
sure the radio is working.
POWER OUTAGES compromised health and safety. RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT
XX Stay inside and move to an inner corridor or office. XX Bring your pets into your shelter area.
We sometimes experience energy shortages. If the
campus experiences a rolling blackout during the day OTHER EMERGENCIES XX Close windows and turn off air conditioners and XX Use duct tape and plastic sheeting
fans. (heavier than food wrap) to seal cracks
time, the University will remain open during business IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTIVE THREAT around doors and vents during biological,
hours and regular classes will remain in session. XX Move to higher levels of the building if possible to
1 | TAKE ACTION radiological, chemical exposure, and
reduce the transfer of contaminated air from the
If the blackout occurs in the evening, evening and pandemic outbreaks.
Quickly leave the area or take shelter in another outside.
night classes most likely will be cancelled. Please building if possible. XX Listen to your radio or television for
confirm this with your instructors. XX Move higher up in the building since many
further instructions and updates.
If you cannot leave the area: chemical agents are heavier than air and tend to
XX Close and lock the door. hug the ground.
25 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | 26Policies & n GENERAL HOUSING POLICIES & REGULATIONS
REGULATIONS
ALCOHOL BICYCLES, HOVER BOARDS, SKATES, SCOOTERS, & SKATEBOARDS COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION, ADVERTISING, PROMOTION AND
POSSESSION University Police prohibits the use of skateboards, TRANSACTIONS
Possession of alcohol is not permitted in residential skates, and scooters on campus grounds and bicycles XX Commercial solicitation, advertising, publications,
community buildings by residents under the age of can only be ridden on designated routes. Bicycles, and commercial transactions are prohibited in all
Part of learning to live successfully twenty-one (21). The regulations governing alcohol in skates, scooters and skateboards may be confiscated areas.
within a community of residents with the residence community are in accordance with state if ridden or left in unauthorized areas or secured XX Unapproved solicitation, filming, or publicity
diverse interests, backgrounds, and and federal laws. to an object, building or tree on campus. For bike is prohibited in or around the residential
HOSPITALIZATION routes and parking information visit parking.sfsu. community. This regulation extends to all forms
needs is becoming well acquainted edu/biking.
with the community standards, which Residents requiring hospitalization related to alcohol of technology (e.g., video cameras, camera
use or consumption will be required to submit to a Please Note: phones, etc.) used in filming or photography for
are in place to support a comfortable, clinical assessment and review of support measures. XX Hover boards are not allowed to be stored inside commercial use or publication.
safe, and secure living environment. the residential community.
CONSUMPTION, PARAPHERNALIA, AND OTHER Please Note: For the comfort and privacy of our
Be sure to read the following four USE XX Your bicycle must leave with you when you move residents and in accordance with your license
XX The use of alcoholic beverages must comply with out of the residential community. Any bicycles left agreement, filming and photography are prohibited
sections carefully, as they make clear on our facility’s bike racks after move-out will be
the regulations and policies that ALL California State Law and is limited to those persons in the residential community facilities unless prior
21 years of age or older. declared abandoned and donated to charity. approval has been granted by the Director of the
community residents are expected to XX Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in Student Housing Program or the Executive Director
abide. public areas (any area outside student rooms). BUILDING EXTERIOR of Housing, Dining & Conference Services. This
nn GENERAL HOUSING RULES & REGULATIONS XX Returning to the residence community under the
influence of alcohol or in a manner that negatively
Posting of unapproved signs or erecting of antennas
or any other object on the exterior of buildings is
rule covers all forms of technology (video cameras,
camera phones, etc.) used in filming or photography
oo OTHER RESIDENTIAL LIFE POLICIES affects the community is prohibited. prohibited and may violate the University’s Time, for commercial use or publication.
XX Alcohol paraphernalia (empty bottles, cans, shot
pp UNIVERSITY POLICIES glasses, cocktail shakers, beer bongs, etc.) is not
Place, and Manner policy. No alteration that affects
the building’s appearance shall be permitted without COOKING
qq RESIDENT CONDUCT permitted.
XX Drinking games (water pong, King’s Cup, etc.) are
prior written approval. All assignments with kitchens must confine cooking
to the apartment kitchen. In assignments with
considered alcohol paraphernalia and promote CANDLES, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, INCENSE AND OPEN FLAMES patios, cooking is permissible with a charcoal grill so
irresponsible drinking behavior and therefore are
not permitted in the residential community unless XX In accordance with California State Fire Codes, long as the grill is 10 feet away from any structure
it is a recognized educational program sponsored open flames are prohibited. and used coals are disposed of properly.
by the University or its affiliates. XX Possession or burning of flammable materials is
XX Residents under the age of 21 are not permitted prohibited inside the residential community. DAMAGES OR MISUSE OF PROPERTY
to host guests of any age who are in possession of XX No fuel powered motor vehicles or associated It is a violation to damage, misuse, alter, or vandalize
alcohol. parts are permitted within residential community University property. University property includes all
XX Residents over the age of 21 are not allowed to for use, maintenance, repair, or storage. furnishings and structures in the residential living
have alcohol in the presence of anyone under the XX Arrangements may be made for special purposes spaces and public areas. Violations include, but not
age of 21. that require use of an open flame through the limited to, removing public area furniture from
COMMON SOURCES, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND Director of Residential Life or designee. the intended location, tampering with television,
MANUFACTURING Please Note: telephone, or computer connections, chalking or
XX Sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages to any X Gas-filled engines such as motorcycles or other marking on sidewalks or buildings, unauthorized
person under the legal drinking age may lead to gasoline-powered vehicles may not be parked or removal of items from bulletin boards, hanging items
License Agreement revocation. stored in or near the buildings. or coverings from exterior surfaces, flushing of non-
XX Kegs and other similar oversized “common source” X Highly flammable materials or open flame items flushable items such as Clorox wipes, cleaning wipes,
containers are expressly prohibited in or around are not permitted in the residential community. and feminine products, and removal of window
the residential community. screens.
XX Possession of a keg or accumulation of alcohol CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL Residents found responsible for violations may be
deemed as “common source”, purchasing alcohol In spaces containing a Circuit Breaker Panel, all items assessed an administrative charge for replacement,
for minors, or providing alcohol to others may must be kept away from the wall (3 ft. minimum) repair, or removal of items or damage.
result in termination of the License Agreement. and shall not block the Breaker Panel.
27 | SF STATE COMMUNITY LIVING STANDARDS REGULATIONS & POLICIES | 28nn GENERAL HOUSING POLICIES & REGULATIONS
Please Note: HOSPITALIZATION compatible with 110 volts 60 cycle AC and be UL possession of their keys at all times.
XX Any damage or loss to a resident’s room, Residents requiring hospitalization related to drug approved. XX All keys remain the property of the University and
apartment, or other area within the residential use or consumption will be required to submit to a XX Surge protectors are permitted and encouraged. must be returned upon the Licensee’s checkout.
community will be charged to the responsible clinical assessment and review of support measures. XX Extension cords, power strips, and multi plug XX Licensees are not allowed to duplicate, loan, sell,
parties. When a student room or apartment CONSUMPTION, PARAPHERNALIA, AND OTHER adapters are prohibited. or transfer any University issued key or access
is damaged, the residents of the room or USE XX Appliances with open heat sources and no card or Gator Pass or iButton for the purpose
apartment share the charge. XX Use of any illegal or controlled substance or thermostat control (e.g. toaster oven, portable of allowing any other person access to or use of
XX Administrative and legal action may be taken abuse of prescription drugs other than their heaters or heat plates, etc.) and halogen lamps facilities.
against any individual who defaces University intended purpose for the person to whom they are prohibited.
property by graffiti or any other means or who is are prescribed is prohibited in the residential PERMITTED ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES LOCKS
found to be damaging or destroying residential facility and on campus. XX Electric coffee makers, irons and hair dryers.
community equipment, furnishings, or any XX Licensee(s) shall NOT change any lock or place
XX Use of marijuana is not permitted on campus. XX Microwaves (apartment community only). additional locking devices upon any door or
facilities. This includes group damages being Drug paraphernalia includes ‘bongs’, pipes, and/ XX Toasters (apartment community only).
applied to the dining center and other residential window of the Premises without the prior written
or other devices that may be used to facilitate XX Small (5.5 cubic feet or smaller) refrigerators with consent of the University.
community common areas. the consumption or use of illegal drugs and is low wattage.
XX Damages to any common area will be charged XX Keys to the Premises are the exclusive property of
prohibited in the residential facility. ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES NOT PERMITTED the University. Licensee(s) shall not consign keys
to all students found responsible. In cases where XX Returning to the residence community under the
the responsible parties cannot be determined, XX Household-size refrigerators. to the Premises to any other person without the
influence of drugs is prohibited. Possession of University’s written consent.
charges may be assigned to all students who have
access to the shared space. This includes damage
medical marijuana cards are not recognized on ELIGIBILITY XX In the event keys to the Premises are lost or locks
campus and in the residential facilities. are changed to secure the property, Licensee(s)
done to lounges, wings, floors, the dining center, Licensee must be enrolled as a student at San
or any other common areas. SALE, DISTRIBUTION, OR MANUFACTURING shall be liable for the entire cost of all key and
Sale or manufacturing of any illegal or controlled Francisco State University and demonstrating lock replacement.
academic progress. Enrollment recommendations
DINING CENTER substance or of prescription drugs other than for the
are 15 or more units a semester for Undergraduate
XX All keys must be returned to The University when
person to whom they are prescribed, is prohibited in Licensee(s) vacates.
No food, dishes, or utensils shall be taken from the the residential facilities and on campus and may lead students and 9 more units as semester for Graduate
students. Unit load requirements are in place to help
City Eats Dining Center. Meals may not be shared to License Agreement revocation.
students matriculate through the university. NETWORK POLICY
or transferred. Disorderly conduct is not permitted. Please Note:
Being found responsible for initiating or participating Please note: Students with financially delinquent Your access to the ResNet or MyCampusNet is an
in a food fight is grounds for termination of License XX SF State is strongly committed to a drug-free accounts are not eligible for student housing. agreement between you and University Housing
Agreement and/or restitution for loss and damages. environment. Residents found in possession of and is subject to the University’s Appropriate Use
Please Note: Food fights are dangerous and
illegal drugs or prescription drugs belonging to GAMBLING Policies. Any egregious violation of these policies
another person will be: will result in a suspension of your internet privileges
expensive. Each resident who is in the dining center hh In direct violation of state and federal laws as Gambling is prohibited in the residential communities
when a food fight occurs will be assessed charges for and a meeting with a Residential Life staff member
well as University regulations. unless it is a University sponsored event. or additional review through the Student Conduct
damage and loss. Criminal charges will be pursued hh Subject to prosecution under applicable state Office.
as well as referrals to the campus student conduct and federal laws. Residents could lose all GUESTS AND VISITORS
officer and holds placed on academic records for forms of student financial aid if convicted of It is vital that all residents comply with the campus
those who are found participating in a food fight. an offense. Residents can have 1 guest/visitor with the approval Computer Use Policy (available at its.sfsu.edu/
XX Possession of illicit drug paraphernalia (glass of their roommate(s). All guest/visitors must be guides/copyright-law), particularly the use of
DRUGS pipes, drug baggies, bongs, etc.) can imply drug affiliated with the university and accompanied by copyrighted materials. Misuse of computer facilities
use and are therefore not permitted in residential their resident host at all times. Overnight guests are or resources include:
All regulations governing drugs in the residential permissible. This policy is updated from the current XX File sharing is considered theft and expressly
community are in accordance with State and Federal community buildings. Any paraphernalia found
will be confiscated. License Agreement and may change in response to prohibited under the Digital Millennium
laws. current COVID-19 conditions. Copyright Act.
XX Medical marijuana is not permitted and medical
POSSESSION marijuana cards are not recognized anywhere on XX Unauthorized entry into a file, for any purpose.
Possession of any illegal, and/or controlled campus. KEYS AND ACCESS XX Use of another’s identification or password.
substance, and/or prescription drug other than the XX Use of computing facilities, campus network, or
XX Licensees must use their individually issued keys
person prescribed is prohibited in the residential ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES and/or access card or GatorPass or iButton to
other resources to interfere with the work of
community. another member of the University Community.
XX All appliances or electrical devices should be access secured residential areas and maintain
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