COMMUNITY STANDARDS 2020-2021 - HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
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HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
COMMUNITY
STANDARDS
2020-2021CONTENTS
3. W E L C O M E
4. S T U D E N T B E H AV I O R A L E X P E C TAT I O N S
I N R ESPON SE TO COVI D -19
6. R E S I D E N C E H A L L S TA F F
7. G R A D U AT E & FA M I LY H O U S I N G S TA F F
8. C O N D U C T P R O C E S S & P R O C E D U R E S
10. S I N G L E S T U D E N T H O U S I N G
C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D S
20. G R A D U AT E & FA M I LY H O U S I N G
C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D S
28. T H E C O N T I N U U M H O U S I N G
C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D S
34. U S E F U L T E L E P H O N E N U M B E R S
2 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SThe Mission of the Department of Housing and
Residence Life is to provide well-maintained,
inclusive, community oriented facilities where
residents and staff are empowered to LEARN,
INNOVATE, and SUCCEED.
WELCOME
Welcome to the Department of Housing and Residence Life
at the University of Florida. We hope that the coming year in
your new home will be exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Housing staff members strive to provide a supportive living
environment that encourages students to succeed in the
classroom and grow as individuals.
This handbook is designed to give an overview of the
University of Florida Housing and Residence Life Community
Standards and to help prepare you for the upcoming year.
These policies have been established in the best interest of
the residental community at large in accordance with other
university regulations, local, state, and federal laws, and
input from previous residents.
F O R MO R E I N F O R M AT I O N , call the Office for Conduct
and Community Standards at 352-846-4848 or send
questions via email to HousingConduct@ufsa.ufl.edu.
P H OT O BY
B R I A N N E LE H A N
Welcome 3STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
PURPOSE → Follow all University published guidance on events and
The University of Florida seeks to support and advance gatherings, including the Campus Events and Gatherings
student success while prioritizing the health, safety and in response to COVID-19 policy.
welfare of all members of the campus community, including → Comply immediately with a request from a University
faculty, staff, students, vendors and visitors. This policy official addressing health, safety or welfare such as a request
provides a framework for how we will care for one another, to wear a face covering, maintain physical distancing or
practice healthy and protective behaviors and commit comply with other applicable law, policy or order while on
to learning and discovery. This policy reinforces existing University property, inside a University facility or attending
University of Florida policies, local and state law and a University sponsored event.
guidance from health officials. → Follow all COVID-19 related published policies, guidelines,
laws and orders issued by the county, city, state or other
S CO P E
applicable agency while on and off-campus. If a county or
This policy applies to all UF students and student city ordinance conflicts with University policy, University
organizations as defined below and all conduct by policy will control on the University campus.
students and student organizations occurring on or
off the University campus. E N F O R CEME N T
Behavioral expectations are reinforced through the University
B E H AV I O R A L E X P EC TAT I O N S of Florida’s three-tiered approach: Education, Engagement,
I N R E S P O N S E T O CO V I D - 1 9 and Enforcement.
Students and student organizations must adhere to published takes place at all levels of the University
→ E D U C AT I O N
University of Florida policies and regulations, local and and may include informing others of regulations, policies
state, and other applicable regulations, guidelines, laws and and guidance.
orders. Students and student organizations must remain reinforces education and provides direction
→ E N G A G EME N T
informed concerning policies, regulations, guidelines, laws, to correct behavior, clarify enforcement mechanisms and
orders and community health needs which may change in end behavior that poses an immediate threat to the health,
response to Covid-19. The University of Florida’s approach safety, and welfare of community members.
is to educate and engage community members, including
→ E N F O R CEME N Tof behavioral expectations to abide by
students and student organizations, who are expected to take
University regulations and policy, state and local law and the
responsibility to be educated and engaged.
instructions of officials can be carried out by any designee
Every University student and student organization must: of the Vice President of Student Affairs or other appropriate
→ Wear a mask or cloth face-covering in UF and UF Health University Official.
facilities as required by the University’s Masking and
Physical Distancing policy. Enforcement of behavior found to be a violation of the
Student Conduct Code may result in sanctions such as
→ Wear a face covering in UF outdoor spaces when the loss of privileges associated with being a University of
space does not allow for appropriate physical distancing as Florida student or student organization, including
required by the University’s Masking and Physical suspension and expulsion.
Distancing policy.
4 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SDEFINITIONS R E S O U R CE S
All positions identified as Academic Personnel in
→ FA C U LT Y : The following resources are provided to foster education
the University of Florida Regulation 7.003 Academic Personnel and engagement and provided with the recognition that
Employment Plan. this resource list is not exhaustive:
Conduct that may hurt or harm the
→ O F F - C A M P U S CO N D U C T : P OL I C I E S A N D R E G U L AT I O N S :
health, safety or welfare of people, property, the University → Housing and Residence Life Community Standards
Community or the pursuit of its objectives, regardless of
where such conduct occurs, even if off-campus, in accordance → Student Code of Conduct
with the University of Florida Regulation 4.040.
U F A N D COMM U N I T Y P U B L I S H E D G U I D EL I N E S :
Any regular, non-exempt or exempt employee in
→ S TA F F :
research, academic or administrative positions, including Academic
Technical, Executive, Administrative and Managerial Support Health and Safety: Guidelines for Being on Campus
(TEAMS) staff; University Support Personnel System (USPS)
staff; and Other Support Personnel (OSP) as defined in the → Campus Events and Gatherings in
University of Florida Regulation 1.100. Response to Covid-19
→ STUDENT: Any person admitted, enrolled or registered for → Masking and Physical Distancing
any University Program, regardless of the medium of the
program or degree-seeking status, or when not enrolled or → Public Transportation
registered for a particular term, who is eligible to enroll in
S TAT E , C I T Y, CO U N T Y A N D O T H E R LOC A L O R D E R S /
future terms without seeking readmission as defined in the
A D V I S EME N T R EL AT E D T O CO V I D - 1 9 :
University of Florida Regulation 4.040.
→ Alachua County Board of Commissioners
An association or group of
→ S T U D E N T O R G A N I Z AT I O N :
persons that has complied with the formal requirements for → Florida Governor
University recognition or is in the formal process of
obtaining recognition as defined in the University of Florida → Florida Department of Health
Regulation 4.040.
→ Gainesville City Commission
→ UNIVERSITY CAMPUS: All land, buildings, facilities, and other
property the University possesses, owns, leases, operates, → State University System of Florida
supervises, or controls, including adjacent streets, and
sidewalks as defined in the University of Florida Regulation
4.040.
→ UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL: Any person the University employs,
contracts or appoints to perform assigned teaching, research,
administrative, professional, or other responsibilities as
defined in the University of Florida Regulation 4.040.
S tud e nt B e havi o r Exp e c tati o ns in R e sp o ns e t o C o vid - 1 9 5RESIDENCE HALL STAFF
R E S I D E N T A S S I S TA N T ( R A )
The RA is one of the first individual’s residents meet when
they arrive on campus. RAs are students who have been G R A D U AT E COMM U N I T Y COO R D I N AT O R ( G CC )
carefully selected and specially trained to help residents,
The Graduate Community Coordinator is a graduate
roommates, and floor-mates learn more about the university,
student who lives in the residence hall and is responsible
each other, and themselves. Residents can approach their RA
for supervising RAs, advising the area government and/or
with questions, comments or concerns regarding the campus,
council, initiating and implementing on-going training and
the residence hall, and academic or personal matters. Since
staff development activities, serving as a student conduct
the RA is a full-time student, you may occasionally find that
administrator, responding to emergency and crises, and
they are not always available. Should an emergency arise,
assuming weekend on-call responsibilities.
there is always a Graduate Community Coordinator (GCC) or
professional staff on duty just a phone call away. Contact the
R E S I D E N CE D I R EC T O R ( R D )
area desk.
The Residence Director is a full-time live-in housing staff
P EE R ME D I AT O R member who has administrative responsibility for a residence
The Peer Mediator is a specialty RA position that serves as an hall. The RD is responsible for selecting, supervising, and
important role that helps many of our residents healthily face, evaluating staff, serving as a student conduct administrator,
discuss, and work through conflict. With 30 hours of training, liaising with campus and community partners, and overseeing
Peer Mediators add unique value and skill to this position and programming efforts in the residential area.
are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with fellow residents.
Peer Mediators strive for excellence through communication, A R E A COO R D I N AT O R ( A C )
confidence, and connectedness, and ultimately providing tools The Area Coordinator is a full-time live-in housing
to help our residents resolve various roommate and staff member who has administrative responsibility for
interpersonal conflicts. residential area in housing. The AC is responsible for selecting,
supervising, and evaluating staff, serving as a student conduct
S E N I O R CLE R K administrator, coordinating a 24-hour desk operation, and
The Senior Clerk is located at the area desk. Senior Clerks overseeing programming efforts in the residential area.
give directory information, answer student questions,
provide room and building key service, supervise services for A S S I S TA N T D I R EC T O R F O R R E S I D E N CE L I F E
documenting, receiving and distributing confidential letters A N D A S S OC I AT E D I R EC T O R O F H O U S I N G F O R
and other official notices to students. If you need to contact an R E S I D E N CE L I F E ( A D H )
RA, GCC, professional staff, area government official, Assistant The Assistant Director and Associate Director of Housing
Director of Housing, custodial or maintenance staff member, for Residence Life have comprehensive administrative
the Senior Clerk can help you. In addition, Senior Clerks also responsibility for housing areas consisting of 3,700
handle vending machine refund process and are responsible undergraduate students. The ADH is the primary facilitator
for cash refunds to students who lose money in for the development of a learning environment for their
various machines. residential area. The ADH directs, supervises, and/or
coordinates all services related to the operation of the
residence halls in their area.
6 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SGRADUATE & FAMILY HOUSING STAFF
COMM U N I T Y A S S I S TA N T ( C A ) A R E A COO R D I N AT O R ( A C )
The Community Assistant (CA) is a student staff member The Area Coordinator for Graduate and Family Housing is
who lives in the Graduate and Family Housing villages. Their a full-time live-in staff member who has the responsibility
primary responsibilities are to act as a resource to the to develop and promote a positive environment for the
residents of the village and to be directly responsible for residents of Graduate and Family Housing communities.
a variety of community development activities. Also, the AC also serves as a student conduct administrator
and is responsible for selecting, training, supervising, and
S T U D E N T A S S I S TA N T ( S A ) evaluating staff.
The Student Assistant (SA) is a staff member whom works in
the village office and is responsible for the day to day A S S I S TA N T D I R EC T O R O F H O U S I N G ( A D H )
operations of the desk services. The Assistant Director of Housing for Graduate and Family
Housing has comprehensive administrative responsibility
O F F I CE A S S I S TA N T F O R G R A D U AT E for housing areas consisting of 2,000 graduate students and
A N D FA M I LY H O U S I N G students with families. The Assistant Director of Housing is the
The Office Assistant for Graduate and Family Housing primary facilitator for the development of a learning environment
is located in the Corry Commons and supports the in their residential area.
professional staff in the area. The Office Assistant
supports residents via desk operations, work orders,
vending issues, and other customer service functions.
R E S I D E N CE D I R EC T O R F O R T H E CO N T I N U U M
The Residence Director for the Continuum is a full-time
live-in staff member who is responsible for a housing area
of graduate and professional resident apartments along
with selection, supervision, and evaluation of Community
Assistants. The Residence Director is responsible for the
administration of the Continuum policies and procedures
(regarding maintaining the quality of the village, village
security, maintenance, custodial, other services, and serves
as a student conduct administrator.)
H o using & R e sid e n c e Lif e S taff 7CONDUCT PROCESS
& PROCEDURES
Housing staff members are expected to report any event
that occurs in the university housing communities. An incident
report is a written account of an event or situation by the person
who has the earliest and most direct involvement with the
incident. Charges of code or community standards violations
originating from an incident report are considered alleged pending
completion of the student conduct process. Any member of the
housing community and university community can report behavior
that is inconsistent with community standards. If the alleged
misconduct occurs in or around a residence hall, or apartment
complexes complaints should be brought to the Area Coordinator,
Residence Director, or other Housing staff member.
All student conduct procedures are designed to minimize
disruption to the housing community. When an incident takes
place, the following conduct protocol occurs until the case is
concluded with the final decision.
If a formal complaint is lodged against a student, usually
through an incident report, a student conduct administrator
is assigned to consider charges against the student. A student
conduct administrator will be assigned according to the severity
of the situation, previous conduct record, and the residence
community where the violation occurred. The Student Conduct
Administrator may be the Graduate Community Coordinator,
Area Coordinator, Residence Director, or the Associate Director
of Housing for Conduct and Community Standards. In some
situations, a case may be handled by the Office of Student
Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
The Department of Housing and Residence Life strives to create a
positive learning environment where residents treat one another
with respect and conduct themselves responsibly, consistent
with the Community Standards. To promote this environment,
Department of Housing and Residence Life will administer an
equitable and judicious condut process grounded in education,
ethical decision-making and community responsibility.
N O T E : In certain circumstances, a student may be removed
from housing before a student conduct meeting has been held or
following a hearing where removal was imposed and an appeal
is pending. An interim removal is imposed to ensure the health,
safety, or well-being of members of the residence hall/apartment
community or to preserve property.
8 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SP H OT O BY H A N N A H P I E T R I C K
C o ndu c t P r o c e ss & P r o c e dur e s 9SINGLE STUDENT HOUSING
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
The following standards have been developed to create a
productive and safe living environment in the residence halls, in
accepting their room assignment, a resident agrees to abide by
these standards. All residential students are responsible to abide
by Housing and Residence Life Community Standards and the
University of Florida Student Honor Code & Student Conduct
Code located at R E G U L AT I O N S . U F L . E D U . Any violation of
these Community Standards may result in conduct charges,
where applicable, and termination of your housing contract
without refund.
U.01. NOI SE
Each resident is responsible for keeping noise levels to a
minimum at all times inside the residence halls and on adjacent
property outside the residence halls. Certain specialized floors,
study rooms, and study areas may further restrict noise levels.
Noise levels should be low enough so as not to disturb others.
Concurrent with this policy:
QUIET HOURS
During the established quiet hours, the noise coming from a
resident’s room, lounge, apartment, pod, or bathroom must not
be audible within the rooms of other residents or within another
floor/section/house or building. Residents and their guests must
also keep noise in the hallways to a minimum. Department of
Housing and Residence Life staff will confront violations with
or without a complaint from another resident. All residents will
adhere to the following quiet hours:
Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am
Friday and Saturday: 11:59 pm – 10:00 am
The Noise Policy will be amended to 24-hour quiet period on the
last day of classes through the final exam period. The specific
dates will be posted within the residence areas, depending on the
academic term. Residents are responsible for knowing the dates
for the 24-hour quiet period.
CO U R T E S Y H O U R S
Courtesy hours are in effect at all times; 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, and 365 days a year. Noise originating anywhere on one
floor/section/house should not be audible within another floor/
section/house, within the building or outside. During courtesy
hours a resident may ask another resident to reduce the noise.
Compliance is necessary to maintain community standards and to
ensure an environment for academic success.
10 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SU . 0 2 . A LCO H OL A N D D R U G S U.03. UF RESI DENTIAL N ET WORK
A . Residents and guests 21 years of age and older: All users of the UF Residential Network must abide by
1 . Residents 21 years of age and older, living with the rules contained in the UF Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
roommates who are all 21 years of age or older, may found at I T . U F S A . U F L . E D U / P OL I C I E S /A U P . The Department
consume alcohol in the following places only: resident’s of Housing and Residence Life uses monitoring appliances
room or in their shared common area of their contracted to enforce the terms of the AUP and these
living space (for example kitchen or living room). Community Standards.
2 . Residents 21 years of age and older, living with The primary purpose of this network is to support students’
roommates who are not all 21 years of age or older, may educational goals and to build an active, virtual community
consume alcohol in the following places only: their room or for our residents. Participating in prohibited activities may
in a room where all assigned residents who are 21 years of result in revocation of UF Residential Network service without
age or older. refund and possible University conducts action and/or
criminal charges. In support of these goals, the following
3 . Guests 21 years of age and older may only consume activities are prohibited:
alcohol in rooms where all residents that are 21 years or
older reside. A . Allowing unauthorized person access to the UF Residential
Network. This includes using another person’s access
B . Residents and guests under 21 years of age: credentials to gain access to the UF Residential Network or
Residents and/or guests under 21 years of age are prohibited sharing one’s Gatorlink credentials with another person.
from possession, consumption, distribution, or sale of B . Using the UF Residential Network directly for
alcoholic beverages per with section (4)(a) of the Student commercial use.
Honor Code & Student Conduct Code.
C . Operating unauthorized servers. For example email, FTP,
C . Alcohol Containers and Intoxication: www, game, unapproved P2P, or any program that makes
1 . Residents under 21 years of age are prohibited from your computer a server (just because an application is
possessing alcohol beverage containers, including commercial does not mean it is permitted). Exceptions to this
decorative collections, and items that promote rapid rule may be granted by Housing and Residence Life Network
consumption such as beer funnels. Administration to support a documentable academic need.
2 . All residents and/or guests are prohibited from D . Sharing your Ethernet LAN connection with more than
possessing common source containers, outlined in section one computer/device at the same time. This prohibits the
(4)(a). of the Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code. use of network devices such as; hubs, switches, wireless
3 . All residents and/or guests are prohibited from access points and routers which would permit the user to
possessing open containers, and consuming alcohol outside connect more than one computer/device to the Ethernet LAN
or around the adjacent property of the residence halls, or in connection and share the port with others.
public areas inside the residence halls. E . Sharing copyrighted files and software when using the UF
4 . Public intoxication is prohibited when disruptive, in Residential Network unless one is the direct copyright holder
accordance with section (4)(c)5. of the Student Honor doing so in the pursuit of a documentable academic need.
Code & Student Conduct Code. F . Obtaining copyrighted materials without
D . Drugs proper authorization.
Residents are prohibited from the use, possession, G . Remotely connecting to a device connected to the UF
manufacturing, distribution, or sale of a controlled substance Residential Network from another connection, including
and drug paraphernalia, per section (4)(e)1.and 2. of the the University network. Connecting to a device located
Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code. on another network from your device located on the UF
Residential Network is permitted, including but not limited
to connecting to a lab computer from your residence
hall computer.
S ing l e S tud e nt H o using C o m m unity S tandards 11H . Attempting to damage or disrupt networking services or building exit door to be propped open. Non-residents are
attempting to use security tools to catalog the network or prohibited from entry into the residence halls unless
other users. escorted by a resident of that location.
I . Using the UF Residential Network, the University’s B . All persons are prohibited from entering a resident’s
campus-wide network, or related resources in the personal living space without the expressed consent of the
commission of a crime. residents who live in that space. This provision does not
prohibit Housing and Residence Life staff members and
U . 0 4 . S MO K I N G / T O B A CCO emergency personnel from entering rooms in conjunction
A . Under UF- 2.022 of the University of Florida Regulations, with the performance of their duties as covered in the terms
tobacco use, either by smoking or other means is prohibited and conditions of the residence hall contract (agreement).
in all areas of the University campus. C . Residents are prohibited from borrowing keys, fobs,
means inhaling, exhaling, burning, carrying
“ S MO K I N G ”
or access cards from each other or loaning keys, fobs, or
or possessing any lighted tobacco product, including access cards to anyone for any period of time. Residents are
cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, shisha, and any other also expected to keep the keys and fobs/access cards issued
lighted tobacco products. This also includes smoking any to them in a safe area and/or under their control so as not to
lighted substance, including but not limited to cloves, adversely affect the security of their room and community.
spices, incense, herbs, hemp, and illicit drugs. D . Residents are permitted to check out a key for two (2)
means the personal use of any tobacco
“ T O B A CCO U S E ”
lock-outs without penalty per semester. More than two (2)
product, whether intended to be lighted or not, including lock-outs will result in monetary charges.
the use of an electronic cigarette or any other device E . Tampering with keys, fobs, and access cards and/or
intended to simulate smoking (such as vaporizers and juuls); access is prohibited. Keys, fobs, and access cards may not
and the use of smokeless tobacco, including snuff, chewing be duplicated. This provision aligns with a code violation for
tobacco, smokeless pouches, any other form of loose-leaf, unauthorized entry to the UF facility.
smokeless tobacco and the use of unlit cigarettes, cigars, F . Residents and guests are prohibited from entering,
and pipe tobacco. allowing others to enter, and/or storing items in vacant rooms
B . Possession and/or use of hookahs is prohibited in and (a room that the reisdent is not assigned to) for any period of
around the adjacent property of the residence halls. time.
G . Residents and guests are prohibited from entering spaces
U . 0 5 . FA I L U R E T O COM P LY that are expressly closed or require reservations to enter that
area (unless you have a reservation). Additionally, residents
A . Residents and their guests must follow directives and guests are prohibited from entering restricted access
of identified Housing and Residence Life staff, such as areas such as behind front desks, electrical or custodial
presenting proper identification (e.g. Gator1 or Driver’s closets other than those specifically provided for resident
License) when requested to do so. use.
B . Residents are required to schedule and/or maintain
appointments with staff members when asked to do so in
conjunction with the staff members’ duties, including but not U . 0 7. LOC K S A N D K E Y S
limited to roommate conflict resolution and individual student A . Tampering with or damaging lock mechanisms is
conduct process meetings. prohibited. Additional locks may not be added to doors or
other University property or equipment. Tampering with or
U . 0 6 . S EC U R I T Y damaging lock mechanisms could result in monetary charges
A . Residents are prohibited from allowing people who as well to conduct charges.
are not their guests into the building or onto the floor/house/ B . Residents are required to report any lost or stolen keys.
section of the residence hall. Residents are prohibited from
propping open or causing any floor/section exit door or
12 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SU . 0 8 . D E S T R O Y I N G , D A M A G I N G O R life properties including, but not limited to, residential
TA M P E R I N G W I T H P R O P E R T Y buildings, Commons, mail rooms, etc.
Damage to University premises or property or property DEFINITIONS:
of any other person is prohibited. This includes, but is O F F - C A M P U S G U E S T – a UF affiliate who lives off-campus
not limited to: intentionally (temporarily or permanently) and/or a non-UF affiliate (e.g. parent, friend from home or
modifying the living space configuration or utilities, such another institution) visiting a resident in their assigned, on-
as re-routing cable, re-wiring lights, and dismantling the campus living space.
thermostat. Residents may be held responsible for damages
O N - C A M P U S G U E S T – a UF affiliate who lives on-campus in
to University property.
the same, or different residential area.
U . 0 9 . W I N D O W S A N D W I N D O W S C R EE N S , O B J EC T S A . Off-Campus Guests are not permitted within the
F R OM W I N D O W S , A N D R E S T R I C T E D A R E A S residence halls, apartments, nor complexes. An exception
will be made for off-campus guests helping with move-in.
A. Tampering with, opening, or removing screens is prohibited.
Residents will be held responsible for damages if Housing and B . On-Campus Guests are permitted to visit other
Residence Life staff must replace the screens. residents who live on campus in one of our residence halls
or apartment complexes. Face coverings should be worn
N O T E : In an effort to maintain control over air quality and
by residents/guests when guests are in the room/suite/
environmental safety, windows must be closed and locked
apartment.
at all times.
D . Each assigned resident is permitted to have no more than
B. Throwing, pouring, or dropping anything (including keys)
one guest visiting their room at any one time.
from and/or at windows, balconies, ledges, or landings is
strictly prohibited. E . No overnight guests are permitted.
C. Residents and guests are prohibited from being on the F . Residents and their guests are required to conform to
roof, ledge, or balcony areas, and from placing objects the visitation hours established on the floor, section, house,
on these areas. Residents and guests are prohibited from or area in which they live or are visiting. Prior roommate
climbing through windows. Climbing on any exterior building approval is required for any guest regardless of length of visit.
wall or similar structure is prohibited. Objects found on ledges Roommates are to discuss guest expectations with those in
will be removed. the room, apartment, or unit they are assigned.
NOTE: This does not include the Yulee area floor lounge G . Residents are responsible for and can be help
balconies. For the purposes of this community standard, accountable for the behavior of their guests. Residents
“ledge areas” include the exterior sides of any building. of a room may be held responsible for the behavior that
takes place inside the room or in the common areas of the
U . 1 0 . ELE VAT O R S residence or residence hall, whether or not the residents
are present. It is the resident’s responsibility to inform their
Residents and their guests are prohibited from tampering
guests of Housing and Residence Life and University policies.
with, jumping/jostling within, or riding on top of an elevator
at any time. Ringing the elevator bell or call button in non- H . Residents must escort their visitor(s) at all times.
emergency situations is also prohibited. Residents and their I . Co-habitation is prohibited; only the resident(s)
guests are prohibited from riding on any elevator designated assigned to a room may live there.
as FREIGHT ONLY.
U. 1 2 . L AU N D RY
U.11. GUESTS
Drying clothes on clotheslines, railings, and breezeways or
The following guidelines for guests and visitation have been adjacent facility areas is prohibited. Please remember to leave
informed by COVID-19 and are subject to change as the the doors to the laundry machines open.
semester develops. This policy is applicable to all residence
S ing l e S tud e nt H o using C o m m unity S tandards 13U . 1 3 . R OOM T R A N S F E R S resident rooms, floor lounges, pods, common spaces,
Residents are prohibited from changing room or other public areas.
assignments without receiving official authorization from the D . Bed ends may not be inverted. Bedspring brackets may
Administrative Services Office. This includes administrative not be removed from any bed end. Beds may not be elevated
transfers and mutual room swaps. Please go here to find from the floor by cinder blocks or any means other than
more information W W W . H O U S I N G . U F L . E D U / R E S I D E N T S / bunk bed units provided by maintenance. Bed ends (with
R OOM -T R A N S F E R S the brackets attached) may be removed from the bed frame,
provided the resident stores the bed ends in their room.
U . 1 4 . R OOM A N D COMMO N A R E A S
E . All furniture must leave a 36” clearance from the ceiling.
A . Each resident is responsible for the proper care and Stacking furniture is prohibited for resident safety and
cleaning of their room, section, bathroom, and kitchen, preservation of property.
including the guidelines for break/holiday periods and
F . Waterbeds and personally constructed lofts are prohibited
checks out. Individual residents will pay for any charges
in the residence halls.
assessed for damages in their rooms, as determined by
the area supervisor. G . Residents are allowed to use air purifier units. Air purifier
and filter units must be a portable type system, and not
B . All residents using the kitchen are responsible for cleaning
a commercial-grade or a permanently mounted unit. Air
the stoves, ovens, sinks, counters, microwaves, and removing
purifier or filtration system shall not be ionizer air purifiers
all trash from the kitchen after use.
nor ozone generating air purifiers.
C . All residents are responsible for floor/section/house
damages (including but not limited to microwaves, U.16. P ETS
televisions, exit signs, etc) and will equally pay for charges
A . Residents must use the Pet Policy Agreement form
assessed to the floor/section/house as appropriate.
from the area office, and obtain prior written approval of
D . Personal trash must be disposed of in the appropriate roommates and residence hall staff beforehand in order to
receptacles and may not be left or disposed of in community possess the following pets within the residence halls: fish,
areas (e.g. pods, hallways, bathrooms, lounges, stairways). hamsters, gerbils, lizards (no iguanas) that are maximum
E . Flushing items such as disposable wipes, t-shirts, towels, length of 6 inches using the Snout to Vent Method,
and feminine products are prohibited. salamanders (certified non-poisonous), frogs (certified non-
poisonous), geckos, and chinchillas. No other type of animal
N O T E : With reasonable notice, Housing and Residence
(regardless of similarity to those listed above) is permitted
Life staff may dispose of abandoned property in kitchens as a pet.
or bathrooms. Each resident is responsible for properly
disposing of garbage and boxes. Residents are prohibited B . Residents are responsible for the proper care and
from creating messes in hallways, individual resident rooms, cleanliness of their pets. Approved pets must be kept in a
lounges, kitchens, and bathrooms. cage at all times. All pets will be kept in standard cages made
of metal, plastic, or glass, not to exceed 3 ft. in length, 2 ft. in
U . 1 5 . A P P L I A N CE S A N D F U R N I T U R E width, and 2 ft. in height.
A . All furniture assigned to resident rooms and apartments C . No resident is permitted to have more than two approved
must remain in the room. No furniture is allowed to be pets within a residence. Abuse of animals is prohibited. All
removed from rooms by residents. Residents may be billed additional unapproved pets are prohibited regardless of the
for leaving furniture in hallways or lounges and for furniture length of stay or visit.
removal and/or replacement. D . During holiday breaks and intersession periods, all
B . No furniture is to be removed from floor lounges pets must be removed from the residence. Housing and
or other public areas. Residence Life is not responsible for any pet that is left
within a room.
C . No personal furniture may be left or abandoned in
14 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SE . Pets are to remain inside the resident’s assigned room/ E . Rooms with bay windows (e.g. Keys Residential Complex
apartment at all times. and Murphree Area) may display items on the window shelf in
F . The feeding of, or interacting with (e.g. luring, petting, these rooms provided that the items are not alcohol related.
harboring), any stray or wild animals is strictly prohibited. F . Hanging items with nails, tacks, screws, duct tape, or
G . Cats and dogs are not permitted in any residence hall adhesive-backed wall covering is prohibited in all rooms, and
facilities. This includes the pets of friends and relatives who common areas. For Infinity Hall residents, it is preferred that
visit or who request to leave pets in your care. small tacks and nails are used when hanging items.
NOTE: In accordance with state and federal law, service G . Hooks that hang over the door for decorations, mirrors,
animals and UF approved assistance animals will be clothes hangers and other reasons are prohibited.
permitted in the residence halls. All residents needing a H . Residents are prohibited from painting residence hall
service or assistance animal should contact housing staff rooms and/or common areas.
for more information.
U.19. FI RE SAFET Y
U . 1 7. P E S T CO N T R OL
A . E VA C U AT I O N – Immediate evacuation when an alarm
Pest control services are periodically performed by sounds, and/or emergency flashing lights have been activated
appropriate hall staff for insect control purposes. Residents and/or when instructed to do so by appropriate hall staff
must allow appropriate hall staff to enter rooms for pest is mandatory. Re-entry into a building before receiving
control inspection unless a prior medical exception has been confirmation from appropriate hall staff, UFPD, the fire
filed at the area office. It is the responsibility of pet owners department, or other emergency personnel is prohibited.
to assure the welfare of their animals during pest control Re-entry is prohibited while the alarm is sounding. For
services. Information about pest control services can be safety reasons, using an elevator to evacuate a building
obtained by contacting the main Housing and Residence is also prohibited.
Life office. No outside pest control services are permitted. B . COO K I N G – Residents and their guests must not leave
appliances and their food items unattended while cooking
U . 1 8 . D ECO R AT I O N S
with appliances at any time. Residents and their guests
Residents are encouraged to personalize their rooms and are responsible for the proper use of approved cooking
decorate public areas within established guidelines. Residents appliances, use of residence hall ovens, paying attention to
should seek the advice of staff members before beginning to food items while using the appliances, and will be responsible
personalize their rooms. for any damages that may occur.
A . The use of contact paper and stickers is prohibited in C . COO K I N G A P P L I A N CE S - Residents are allowed to use the
all rooms and public areas. following items in their room or kitchen areas: electric fondue
B . Cans, bottles, neon signs, posters, aluminum foil, pots, air fryers, electric crock pots, coffee pots, hotdog
solicitation, personal messages, or other materials are cookers, frying pans, drip coffee makers, toasters (not toaster
prohibited from display in or attached to room windows. One ovens), bread makers, and popcorn poppers. These items are
to two small table-top size house plants are permitted but permitted so long as they are single units with sealed heating
must be cared for and not completely obstruct the window. elements. Convenience items such as blenders, mixers, can
The use of terrariums larger than 15 gallons are prohibited. openers, and juicers are also permitted.
C . Decorating external doors, doorframes or hallways is The following items are permitted, but may be used only in
prohibited. Only one door nametag and message board is kitchen areas: toaster ovens, airstream ovens, electric frying
permitted per resident. Any pre-approved program publicity pans, waffle irons, ceramic sealed hot plates, hot plates with
sponsored by Housing and Residence Life staff is allowed. exposed coils, deep fryers, rice cookers, and counter-top
electric grills without flames (e.g. “George Foreman™” grills).
D . The use of metal-tipped darts is prohibited in
the residence halls. D . M I C R O W AV E O V E N S - Microwaves will be permitted in
resident rooms provided the following guidelines are met:
S ing l e S tud e nt H o using C o m m unity S tandards 151. A maximum of two microwave ovens are permitted in a N O T E : Rules concerning extension cords and multi-plug
resident room if each unit is .75 cubic feet or less adapters are written in compliance with State Fire Codes
2. Microwave ovens must be UL approved and the engineering specifications of our various buildings.
3. Each unit and/or units combined must not exceed 1,500 G. A I R CO N D I T I O N E R S / H E AT E R S
watts (only one microwave oven is permitted if the unit(s) Residents are prohibited from installing air conditioners
exceeds .75 cubic feet and/or 1500 watts) or ceiling fans in their rooms. Residents are prohibited
E . C A N D LE S A N D I N CE N S E – Possession or use of all candles from plugging AC units into any other outlet not designed
(including wickless and candle warmers) and incense for any specifically for the unit. Open coil space heaters are also
purpose is prohibited in the residence halls. prohibited. Other appliances/items are prohibited from
being plugged into outlets designed specifically for AC use.
F . E X T E N S I O N CO R D S / M U LT I - P L U G A D A P T O R S –
For the protection of the residential community, H. D ECO R AT I O N S
residents are permitted to use extension cords with the 1. “Live cut” trees (such as Christmas Trees) are
following restrictions: prohibited in the residence halls.
1. Only UL (Underwriters Laboratories) certified three- 2. Strands of lights (Holiday Lights) may be used in
prong grounded extension cords that are 14 gauge or residence hall rooms but are prohibited from being
heavier are permitted to be possessed and/or used inside plugged into each other to create a string of lights.
the residence halls. 3. Flags, banners, or other cloth/flammable decorations are
2. The extension cord must be equipped to plug in prohibited from being hung on and/or from the ceiling. All
one item only. An extension cord that meets all other decorations must adhere to the decorative strip provided
requirements and is designed for more than one item for posting or if none is provided, decorations must not be
to be plugged into it is not allowed because this type higher on the wall than the door frame.
of extension cord is considered a multi-plug device I . R E F R I G E R AT O R S – Are permitted in resident rooms
without a circuit breaker. provided the following guidelines are met:
NOTE: The lower the gauge number, the heavier/thicker → All refrigerators must be UL, ETL, or CSA approved.
the cord is. Cords cannot exceed 10 feet in length. Only one → Door gaskets must be in good condition.
appliance/item may be plugged into an extension cord; only
one extension cord may be used per double outlet. → All refrigerators must be equipped with a (3) three-prong
grounded plug which must be plugged into the wall outlet.
3. Only UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL certified
N O T E : In cases in which the wall outlet is inaccessible, the
multi-plug adapters with circuit breakers are permitted to
be possessed and/or used inside the residence halls. Mini- refrigerator may be plugged into an extension cord that is
generators with circuit breakers that back-up devices or ten feet in length or less, 14 gauge or thicker/heavier, and
conserve power are prohibited. has room for only one item.
4. Up to three appliances/items may be plugged into → Unit amperage must not exceed 3.5 amps.
one multi-plug adapter per double outlet. The maximum → Unit size must not exceed 12 cubic feet.
wattage for a double outlet is 1,500 watts. → Students must maintain refrigerators in a safe and
5. Extension cords and multi-plug adapters may not be sanitary condition.
connected. Items may not be plugged into outlets/plugs → Only one (1) refrigerator per resident is permitted.
contained in other items.
J . B A R B EC U E G R I LL S – Persons are permitted to use
6. Air-freshener plug-ins (e.g. Glade TM plug-ins) with a charcoal barbecue grills at a safe distance (15 feet or more)
built-in “outlet” may be used only if the outlet in the air- from all buildings. The use of grills is prohibited under any
freshener is not used. covered walkways, landings, or balconies. Residents are
16 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D Sresponsible for attentive supervision and proper use of all etc.) are prohibited from storage in resident rooms or
grills while cooking. For Infinity Hall residents, no grill of any living areas, including outside storage closets in the
kind is allowed in or outside of the facility. Grills are provided Keys Residential Complex. Residents are permitted to
in designated areas only by Signet. store charcoal in rooms or living areas as long as it is not
K. LAMPS
“presoaked” charcoal.
1. All “floor style” halogen lamps are prohibited in residence U . 2 1 . B I C YCLE S A N D R EC R E AT I O N A L
halls. Halogen lamps specifically designed and marketed as W H EELE D D E V I CE S
desk lamps that have a bulb that is fully unexposed behind
a solid glass casing that is unable to be tampered with and A . Bicycles can only be parked at designated bike racks
is at 50 watts or less are acceptable. Only UL (Underwriter’s and within resident rooms. Bicycles must not be parked in
Laboratories) or ETL approved lamps can be used in the walkways, hallways, stairways, or entranceways. Illegally
residence halls. parked bicycles will be impounded at the university
police station.
2. Lava lamps are not permitted for use in the
residence halls. B . Residents and their guests are prohibited from
riding bicycles within the residence halls or on covered
L . P E R S O N A L C A R E ELEC T R I C A L D E V I CE S – Hair/blow pedestrian walkways.
dryers, curling irons, straightening irons, and other
personal care electric devices must be plugged directly C . The use of recreational wheeled devices (including, but
into the outlets. not limited to skateboards, hoverboards, kick scooters,
roller skates, or in-line skates) is prohibited anywhere in the
M . F I R E S A F E T Y D E V I CE S – Residents are prohibited from residence halls, including stairwell towers. Persons may use
hanging items from, cover, or otherwise tampering with fire these devices on walkways adjacent to the residence halls for
safety devices. transportation only (i.e., no acrobatics) and with due regard
for pedestrian rights.
U.20. FI RE ARM S, WE AP ON S,
A N D D A N G E R O U S C H EM I C A L S U . 2 2 . MO T O R I Z E D V E H I CLE S
A . The possession of firearms and/or other A . Residents shall operate all motorized vehicles in
weapons, including dangerous chemicals, in on campus compliance with state and local laws, and University
housing is prohibited by University regulation and the regulations. Motorized vehicles must be parked in
University’s Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code designated areas, and under no circumstances are they
R E G U L AT I O N S . U F L . E D U . Weapons used as decoration and permitted in buildings, on grass, pedestrian walkways,
storage of weapons are not permitted in the residence halls. or patio areas.
No exceptions to this policy are made for participation in
special classes (e.g., archery, fencing, or ROTC). B . Speed limits on housing premises shall be observed
as designated.
B . The use or possession of toy guns or weapons
which resemble real weapons (e.g. airsoft, BB, paintball C . Residents are required to obtain and display appropriate
guns) is prohibited. Toy guns marked with bright colors decals or other identification devices for all vehicles owned
(e.g. nerf-type guns, water guns) are permitted for storage and parked in residence hall areas as required by University of
in housing facilities. Toy guns meeting this criteria must be Florida Traffic and Parking Services.
seen out in the open at all times and never used within the D . Residents are prohibited from performing vehicle
residence halls. maintenance or repairs on the University premises, including
C . Flammable liquids, solvents, and other dangerous parking lots and adjacent areas.
chemicals (including but not limited to gasoline, kerosene, NOTE: Illegally parked vehicles will be impounded at the UFPD.
lighter fluid, propane, pressurized gas, laboratory chemicals
S ing l e S tud e nt H o using C o m m unity S tandards 17U . 2 3 . P O S T I N G S I G N S A N D I N F O R M AT I O N view, broadcast, or records a person, without a person’s
IN PUBLIC AREAS knowledge and consent, who is dressing, undressing, or
Public Posting is permitted through message boxes and privately exposing the body, at a place and time when that
public access bulletin boards in the area offices and is not person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.”
restricted. The Department of Housing and Residence Life In UF campus housing, a reasonable expectation of privacy
reserves the right to limit the number of materials posted per exists in most areas, including but not limited to, student
event or organization to ensure equitable access to limited rooms, apartments and suites (private and semi-private),
bulletin board space. area bathrooms, including showers and changing areas.
Posters are not permitted on walls, doors, stairways, or U . 2 7. T ELE P H O N E , A N T E N N A S ,
windows. Access to all other bulletin boards is restricted to S AT ELL I T E S Y S T EM S , A N D C A B LE T V
residence hall staff. Chalking or spray painting in, around, Splicing into existing television cables or splitting or
outside, or on the University residence halls and sidewalks splicing into data cables or outlets, wrapping TV cable,
is prohibited. sharing cable, or otherwise adding to existing cable is
prohibited. Setting up unauthorized wireless access
U . 2 4 . S OL I C I TAT I O N A N D O P E R AT I O N O F B U S I N E S S points is prohibited. Tampering with telephone hardware
A . Any personal or commercial solicitation (including door- is prohibited. Residents are also prohibited from setting
to-door sales and distribution of advertisements) within the up outside antenna systems, satellite systems, or other
residence halls is prohibited. Violators should be reported to similar systems.
the area office. Residents of registered or sponsored student
organizations may use public and commons areas with U . 2 8 . COMM U N I T Y R EL AT I O N S H I P
approval from appropriate area staff. Guidelines and approval AND RESPONSIBILITY
forms are available at the Main Housing Office. Residents are By agreeing to become a part of the on-campus residence
prohibited from pursuing any business on the premises or in hall housing community, each resident is held to expectations
the Residence Halls. for conduct in the Department of Housing and Residence Life
B . Residents of registered or sponsored student Community Standards and the University of Florida Student
organizations may use public and commons areas with Honor Code and Student Conduct Code.
approval from appropriate area staff. Guidelines and approval
forms are available at the Main Housing Office. Residents are
prohibited from pursuing any business on the premises or in
the Residence Halls.
U . 2 5 . COMM U N I C A B LE / CO N T R OLLE D I LL N E S S E S
Residents will immediately report to the hall staff
any infections or contagious diseases occurring within
the facility.
U. 2 6 . VOY E U R I S M
Video voyeurism (including photo voyeurism) is prohibited
in UF campus housing, and is illegal under Florida Law.
Per Section 810.145, Florida Statutes, video voyeurism is
defined in part as an act “for his or her own amusement,
entertainment, sexual arousal, gratification, or profit, or
for the purpose of degrading or abusing another person,
intentionally uses or installs an imaging device to secretly
18 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SResidents who aid, encourage, abet, or conspire to protect
another who committed a violation or encourage violations
by others may be held accountable for and/or share the
responsibility for those actions.
N O T E : Residents are asked to report any crime or behavior
that is disruptive to the living/learning environment that they
have witnessed or have knowledge of to University Police, hall
staff, and/or a University Official.
R OOM S A F E T Y C H EC K S
Room Safety Checks are conducted during the first few weeks of
most semesters. During this process, appropriate residence hall
staff members will check the condition of the room, check for
fire safety violations, and assess the wellness of the resident via
a zoom appointment.
Staff members perform these inspections per specified
procedures and are acting under the authority granted to them
in conjunction with the terms and conditions of the Residence
Hall Contract (Agreement) that you and/or your parent(s)/
guardian(s) signed.
Residents will work with the appropriate residence hall staff
member to schedule the room safety check appointment.
Residents are always encouraged to check with staff members
ahead of time regarding any questions about what is permitted
with regards to fire safety rules and regulations.
During room safety checks, residents will be asked to show the
entirety of their room/individual bedroom to ensure it meets the
Community Standards. If any violations occur the appropriate
residence hall staff member will inform the resident to unplug/
remove items from the room as soon as possible.
If violations of Community Standards are discovered
during room safety checks (or at other times), residents may be
subject to conduct charges. Residents are encouraged to talk
with roommates regarding fire safety practices and related
behavioral issues. Depending on the circumstances, all
residents living in a room, suite, or apartment can be
held accountable for violations that are discovered within
the room.
R E S I D E N T S W I T H D I S A B I L I T I E S should notify appropriate
hall staff in advance so additional assistance during emergencies
can be arranged. Students are responsible for being aware of fire
evacuation routes.
S ing l e S tud e nt H o using C o m m unity S tandards 19GRADUATE & FAMILY HOUSING
COMMUNITY STANDARDS
The following standards have been developed to create a productive
and a safe living environment in the Graduate and Family Housing
community. In accepting their apartment assignment, a resident
agrees to abide by these standards. All residents are responsible to
abide by the Department of Housing and Residence Life Graduate
and Family Housing Community Standards and the University
of Florida Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code located
at R E G U L AT I O N S . U F L . E D U . Any violation of these Community
Standards may result in conduct charges, where applicable, and
termination of your housing contract without refund.
U . 2 9 . A LCO H OL A N D D R U G S
NOTE: Please see the Student Honor Code & Student Conduct Code
for the complete listing of regulations regarding alcohol at
S CC R . D S O . U F L . E D U
A . No resident or guest may possess open containers or consume
alcoholic beverages outside their apartment or in common areas.
B . Residents who wish to reserve Graduate and Family Housing
commons rooms for events at which alcohol will be served are
required to adhere to the process outlined in the University of Florida
Regulations, 2.019 Alcoholic Beverages R E G U L AT I O N S . U F L . E D U .
C . Residents are prohibited from the use, possession, manufacturing,
distribution, or sale of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia,
in accordance with section (4)(e)1. and 2. of the Student Honor Code
& Student Conduct Code.
U . 3 0 . A PA R T ME N T A N D COMMO N A R E A S
A . Each resident is responsible for the proper care and cleanliness of
their apartment and areas outside the entrances to their apartment.
The only permitted items to be stored in the breezeways, balconies,
under stairs, and outside of the apartment are shoes (neatly arranged
on a rack), plants that are potted in appropriate containers, and the
storage of grills when not in use. Outdoor toys may be used outside
but need to be taken in every day at dark. Toys and furniture cannot
be left outside overnight. Personal property approved for storage
outside must be tagged with the residents current identifiable
building and apartment numbers.
B . All residents using the commons room are responsible for
returning the area to a condition approved by Housing Staff when
the use of the area has concluded. This may require tasks that include,
but are not limited to cleaning the stoves, ovens, and sinks; sweep
and mop the floor; and emptying the trash. Residents failing to
comply may be assessed charges for cleaning and/or damage.
20 U F H O U S I N G & R E S I D E N C E L I F E - C O M M U N I T Y S TA N D A R D SC . All residents must properly dispose of trash, recyclables,
boxes, etc. in the appropriate dumpster or recycling container.
All trash must be disposed of immediately and should never be
left outside of the apartments. If the dumpster is full, please
take your trash to the next available dumpster. Items are not I. A I R P U R I F I E R S - Residents are allowed to use air purifier
to be stacked outside of receptacles, including bags, furniture, units. Air purifier and filter units must be a portable type system,
and large items. Personal trash may not be left or disposed of and not a commercial-grade or a permanently mounted unit. An
in public areas. Residents who leave personal items may be air purifier or filtration systems shall not be ionizer air purifiers
assessed charges for cleaning, removal, and/or damage. nor ozone-generating air purifiers.
D . Residents are required to maintain areas in and around their
apartment in a neat and orderly condition including, but not U . 3 2 . MO T O R I Z E D V E H I CLE S
limited to yards, walkways, covered “breezeways,” and porch A. Residents shall operate all motorized vehicles in
areas. Toys cannot be left outside overnight. compliance with state, local, and University regulations.
E . The flushing of items such as disposable wipes, t-shirts, University regulations include a prohibition against driving
towels, feminine products, and diapers are prohibited. or parking motorized vehicles anywhere except on paved
surfaces clearly marked as being intended for travel or
U . 3 1 . A P P L I A N CE S A N D F U R N I T U R E parking. All motorized vehicles are prohibited from being in
the interior of a Graduate and Family Housing community,
A . Washing Machines – portable washing machines are ONLY including sidewalks, lawns, and breezeways.
permitted in ground floor apartments with approval from your
B. Residents are required to obtain and display appropriate
village professional staff. Please contact your Village Office for
decals or other identification devices for all vehicles owned
information on the approval and registration process.
and kept in Graduate and Family Housing areas as required
B . Dryers of any type are NOT allowed in any Graduate and by the University of Florida Traffic and Parking Services.
Family Housing apartments. Unauthorized parked cars or cars parked in prohibited areas
may be ticketed and/or towed.
C . Waterbeds – are prohibited in Graduate and Family
Housing apartments. C. Residents shall not perform vehicle maintenance, including
the washing of vehicles, or repairs on University premises,
D . Items restricted in UPSTAIRS apartments include freezers, including parking lots and adjacent areas.
pianos, and fish tanks 15 gallons or larger.
D. Residents are required to park scooters, mopeds, and
E . No personal dishwashers are permitted in apartments. Only motorcycles on the provided pads or utilize a kickstand
dishwashers provided by housing should be in apartments. plate at all times.
F . Exercise equipment is permitted in Village communities;
U . 3 3 . B I C YCLE S
however, residents may be directed to remove exercise
equipment depending on noise, size, and weight of equipment. A . Bicycles may only be parked and l ocked to designated bike
Please check with your Village Office if you have any questions. racks. Bikes are not to be secured to stairwells, handrails, fences,
G . No personal furniture may be left or abandoned in resident trees, or stairs.
rooms, floor lounges, apartments, common spaces, or other B . Residents are permitted to store bicycles inside their
public areas. apartments. Such bicycles cannot contain any parts that
H . Bed ends may not be inverted. Bedspring brackets may use or contain fuel or other flammable liquids.
not be removed from any bed end. Beds may not be elevated C . Abandoned bicycles, bicycle parts, and bicycles used as
from the floor by cinder blocks or any means. Bed ends (with parts are not to be stored in the Villages either in the designated
the brackets attached) may be removed from the bed frame, bike racks or breezeways. Bike racks are reserved for residents
provided the resident stores the bed ends in their room. with working bicycles. Illegally parked bicycles and/or those
abandoned will be removed per the University of Florida Police
Department policy and disposed of by UFPD.
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