Monthly Room Inspection Process

Residence Life staff will inspect rooms, suites, and townhouses each month, and during all university breaks.

The University reserves the right to designate which areas can and will be inspected, including exposing areas that have been covered/obstructed by students.

The purpose of inspections is to:

• detect damages
• verify furniture inventory
• report necessary repairs
• check general cleanliness
• check fire, health and safety standards

When a representative of Residence Life, Student Affairs, Campus Management, Public Safety, or the Fire Department seeks access to a student's room for any legal purpose, reasonable effort will be made to notify the occupant in advance of such entry.

However, unannounced inspections will be conducted to assure compliance with fire safety regulations, or when an officer of the University has witnessed a possible violation of University policy.

• During inspections, a University official carrying out the responsibilities of his/her position may cite the student for violations in plain sight.
• In cases where room inspections are not satisfactory, Residence Life or other designees may inspect more frequently or conduct unannounced inspections as needed and/or take disciplinary action.
• Prohibited items will be confiscated and disposed of in a manner deemed appropriate by a University official without compensation to the owner.
• The Fire Safety Coordinator or designee may conduct unannounced fire safety inspections.