University Residences Guidelines and Policies

University Residences welcomes you! We are here to support your growth and development and will make every effort to help you feel at home while you live with us. 

Many opportunities are available to help you be a part of life in your residence and on campus. You can participate in residence government, intramural sports, service organizations, and study groups. You can even hold a part-time job in a residence. Take advantage of these opportunities and get involved—you will be glad you did. Like most experiences, the more you put into your community, the more you will gain. 

University Residences staff members want to help you succeed. Staff members play a key role in the development of programs and activities that can expand your skills, knowledge, and horizons. We provide resources to help you get the most out of your on-campus experience. According to  FERPA guidelines and the statement recorded on University Residences' check-in form, involving parents in this educational process can also contribute to the overall success of students. 

Information and the University Residences' policies provided here will help you make informed choices while living here. If you have questions, you can speak with a resident assistant or any of the residence's management staff. 

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ACCIDENTS
Contact the nearest staff member or the main office for assistance. Staff will arrange ambulance transportation and other needed help. Dial 9-1-1 from any campus telephone for immediate contact with the Purdue Police. 
BOMB THREATS
An intermittent signal on the fire alarm system indicates a bomb threat has been received for the building. Residents may elect to leave the building or remain while a search is made. If the signal becomes continuous, the building must be totally evacuated. 
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
Activate the nearest fire alarm to cause evacuation of the building. Report location of the fire if possible to a staff member or the main office. Follow fire procedures posted in your room. Fire drills are conducted once a semester in each building and all residents are expected to comply with the conditions of the fire drill. 
TORNADO WARNING
Activation of a continuous siren indicates that a tornado may be in the immediate vicinity. You should immediately seek cover and proceed to the lower areas away from windows. More protection is usually afforded if one remains next to inside support walls or under heavy furniture. All food service will cease immediately. Slightly open the windows in your student room. The sirens are tested the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. 
UNAUTHORIZED GROUP ACTION
Although the temptation to watch the action outside is great, close and lock your windows, close the draperies, and then stay away from window areas. Refrain from calling out windows or throwing items out. Such actions only call attention to you and may result in damage to your room and neighboring rooms, or risk personal injury to a resident from broken glass. 
UTILITIES FAILURE
Notify your RA or the main office because some utility failures may be limited to only one or two rooms. In more widespread failures, use a flashlight. 

SAFETY

The University Residences' management team considers the safety and security of residents a top priority. To encourage a safe environment, University Residences utilizes a number of security measures. Everyone must help maintain the safety and security of the residences. You need to be alert to potentially unsafe situations and take preventive actions. To report an incident, please visit the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
IN THE RESIDENCES

Maintaining a safe environment is every resident's responsibility. Actions that jeopardize the safety of other residents include but are not limited to the following and are explained in more detail in the section titled "Student Conduct and Regulations".

Consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs, possession of a weapon, discharging fire extinguishers when there is no fire, propping doors open that should be closed or locked, removing screens from windows, or any form of vandalism

These actions will result in judicial proceedings. 

ACCESS CLERK
Each residence hall is equipped with a card reader access device that will unlock the exterior door after hours. Residents will use their Purdue Identification card, “swipe” the door access device card reader to unlock the exterior door of their assigned hall (excludes Hilltop Apartments). Also, there is a night access clerk stationed at the main office of each residence hall to monitor residents and their escorted guests who enter the building after hours.
CONFRONT STRANGERS
Ask unescorted strangers why they are in the residence. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, ask an RA or another staff member to intervene. If you feel there is an immediate threat, call 911.
IDENTIFY PERSONAL ITEMS
Mark your personal items and keep an inventory of your property. 
ITEMS PROHIBITED

Items prohibited from University Residences buildings and grounds due to safety or fire hazard concerns include but are not limited to:

  • electric/battery or gasoline motorized cycles, scooters, hoverboards or similar equipment
  • electric blankets or electric bed warmers of any kind
  • “grow lights”
  • halogen lamps
  • soldering tools
  • sun lamps
  • paintball guns (see Student Conduct Policies for additional prohibited recreational equipment)
  • portable heating units
  • portable air conditioning units (student-furnished air conditioners are permitted in Hilltop Apartments; installations are coordinated through the Hilltop main office. The office also has specifications for AC units).
  • Extension cords, power strips and charging devices that do not bear the seal of an independent testing laboratory accredited by the CPSC. Approved extension cords may only be used as a temporary power supply for portable devices.

It is unsanitary and against Indiana State law to wash cooking utensils and dishes in public restrooms. Therefore, residential corridors of private rooms that share a common restroom and residential rooms with private bathrooms that share plumbing not intended for food disposal are limited to minimal food preparation taking place in residential rooms. (See Student Conduct Policies for further guidelines).

Specifically prohibited appliance USE in traditional residential rooms or reconfigured space include but are not limited to the following:

  • air fryers
  • bread makers
  • convection ovens
  • crockpots
  • electric grills
  • electric mixers
  • electric blenders
  • electric skillets/griddles
  • fryers/deep fryers
  • panini/press grills
  • pressure cookers
  • pressing irons
  • steam/rice cookers
  • toasters/toaster ovens
KEEP YOUR KEY/PUID

Never lend your key or PUID out to anyone. Doing so is a conduct policy violation. Lock your room anytime you leave and while sleeping.

Visit your hall office if you lose your key or ID to obtain loaners and hear options about replacements. 

LOCK DOORS
Locking your door is the easiest and most effective way to prevent unwanted visitors from entering your room. Also, don't prop open locked outside doors that allow entrance into the building.
REPORT SAFETY-RELATED MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS
Please report all security and safety-related problems directly to Resident Assistants, Facilities staff, or the main office. Examples include broken windows, faulty doors, lock problems, missing screens, and fire safety equipment. Work orders can be submitted via the “ Fix My Home” online site, but work orders are only monitored during business hours. 
REPORT CRIMES IMMEDIATELY
If you are the victim of any crime or witness one in progress, report this to the Purdue University Police Department immediately! Never think that any crime is too small or too insignificant. You should also report all criminal activity to a Residential Life staff member so that he or she can take action to protect the welfare and property of other residents.
REPORTING SEXUAL CRIMES
Victims of sexual assault or other sexual crimes can receive assistance by contacting the  Purdue University Police Department. Individuals may also consult a Residential Life staff member to learn about university resources. For confidential assistance a person may visit Counseling & Psychological Services ( CAPS) or Center for Advocacy, Response & Education ( CARE).  Individuals may also get assistance in reporting options, remedial measures and support services through the  Office of Institutional Equity.​
REPORTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT
To learn about Sexual Harassment individuals can review university definitionsreporting options, and individuals who can be contacted for additional information.
SECURE PARKED CARS
Lock your doors and roll up your windows when parking your car. Keep valuables, especially book bags, laptops, airpods, and other electronic equipment out of sight.
STAY ALERT
Campus safety and security are everyone's responsibility. Your fellow residents depend on you to help keep their home safe. Our campus is only as safe as we make it. Do your part to keep Purdue secure. If you have any questions about safety and security in the University Residences or on campus, please contact your RA, residence management, club officers, or the Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) for more information. The PUPD site also contains yearly statistics about crimes reported on the West Lafayette campus.
WALKING ON CAMPUS

Although every effort is made to keep Purdue's campus a safe place, it is advisable to take simple precautions for your protection. When walking on or off campus at night, go with a friend. If you cannot walk with a friend, the Purdue Student Security Patrol provides security escorts upon request. The service is staffed by students and supervised by the Purdue University Police Department. Escorts are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Escorts are available through the PUPD at other times upon request. Security escorts are provided to and from University Residences, academic campus, Chauncey Hill and other locations near campus. To request an escort, call 49-4SAFE (494-7233).

If you are walking on campus at night and an emergency should arise, there are many Emergency Telephone System (ETS) boxes located on campus. The boxes are painted bright yellow and illuminated with a blue light at night. When you walk on campus at night, even with friends, stay on well-lit paths. Some areas of West Lafayette between the central campus and the University Residences are dark, but there are well-lit, visible routes you can choose. An extra minute or two of walking time offers you more protection.

STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES

ALCOHOL

Students are prohibited from consuming, transporting, and distributing alcohol; possessing or being in the presence of alcohol; or exhibiting disruptive behavior influenced by the use of alcohol. Alcohol found by staff will be disposed of immediately. Persons found in violation of this policy will be subject to University Residences and University administrative or disciplinary sanctions intended to be proportionate and progressive and include but are not limited to:

  • Warning, reprimand and/or probationary period
  • Contact with parent/guardian
  • Referral to an alcohol education program. The program required by Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services will cost the resident a fee of up to $260.
  • Other educationally based actions
  • Termination of the housing contract and/or ineligibility for re-application
  • University probated suspension, expulsion
  • Possible arrest, imprisonment, or fine according to state alcohol laws

Please note: No empty alcohol containers may be displayed at any time or in any location.

DRUGS
All illegal drugs as defined by Indiana state law and any type of recreational drugs are strictly prohibited from University Residences’ facilities and property. Drugs that fall into this category include, but are not limited to, the following: marijuana, hashish, hash oil, cocaine, crack, LSD, inhalants, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, narcotics, designer drugs, anabolic steroids and other substances that alter one's mental state. Students are prohibited from possessing, consuming, transporting, dealing, being in the presence of or exhibiting disruptive behavior influenced by the use of the aforementioned substances. Students are also prohibited from possessing paraphernalia with evidence of illegal drug use such as bowls/pipes, grinders, one-hitters, vaporizer, blunts, etc. Anyone found in violation of this policy may have his or her housing contract terminated and may be subject to University disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment or fine according to state and federal laws. Should an educational program be required, a cost to the student may be incurred.
WEAPONS
Weapons are strictly prohibited from University Residences’ facilities and property. Inherently dangerous weapons are instruments that by their nature are designed to cause injury or destruction and are strictly prohibited. Examples of inherently dangerous weapons include but are not limited to the following: handguns, rifles, shotguns, BB guns, pellet guns, dart guns, bows and arrows, swords, martial arts implements and explosives whether manufactured or handmade, including live ammunition. Students are prohibited from possessing, displaying or using prohibited items. Anyone found in violation of this policy will have his or her housing contract terminated and may be subject to University disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment or fine according to state and federal laws. Other instruments that may not normally be considered weapons but are used in a manner that threatens the health or safety of any individual are also subject to University Residences disciplinary proceedings ranging up to and including termination of housing contract, along with the aforementioned consequences.
CANDLES AND INCENSE
Candles and incense have resulted in fires, injuries and/or property damages. Therefore, the use and/or storage of candles and incense are not permitted in the Residences. Also, see important information from the Purdue Fire Department regarding hall decorations.
DOOR/WINDOW DECORATING
Only Door Decs are allowed on residence hall/apartment doors. Door Decs are limited to 2 per occupant. No items may be affixed or block the windows for fire safety purposes. Items can be placed on the sill. Doors cannot be wrapped in paper or other material. Posters and bulletin boards are not permitted on doors. Community fliers are allowed on designated bulletin boards or posting areas in building hallways.
CORRIDORS
Games, sports, and unauthorized group activity are not permitted in hallways. Residents may not use the corridors to store excess items from rooms.
COURTESY HOURS
Courteous behavior is in reference to sounds that disturb others, at any time. Residents are expected to always demonstrate consideration and courtesy toward others and, if asked, are expected to have a prompt and positive response to another resident's request to stop the disruptive behavior.
DISHONESTY
Dishonesty such as knowingly furnishing false information, cheating or plagiarism is prohibited.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
Residents are prohibited from obstruction or disruption of University-related activity or inciting, aiding or encouraging other persons to engage in such conduct. This also includes any conduct that substantially threatens or interferes with the maintenance of appropriate order and discipline, or activity that invades the rights of others.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Residents are expected to follow the prescribed University Residences emergency procedures or the directions of a staff member in case of accidents, bomb threat, fire or explosion, tornado warning, unauthorized group action or utilities failure.
ESCORT GUESTS

Any person that does not live in the residence hall they are visiting must be escorted by a resident of that hall.  Guests must be escorted at all times within the residence halls. 

Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests and can be held accountable for the actions of their guests. 

FIRE ALARMS/EQUIPMENT
Misuse of the fire alarm system, including sounding a false alarm or tampering with extinguishers or smoke detectors, is prohibited.
FIREWORKS
All fireworks are prohibited from University Residences' buildings and grounds.
FORGERY
Residents are prohibited from unauthorized use or alteration of University documents, records or identification.
GAMBLING
Gambling is prohibited, under Indiana Legislative Code, which states "A person who knowingly or intentionally engages in gambling commits unlawful gambling, a Class B misdemeanor." Use of the Internet in such a way to engage in unlawful gambling in Indiana or with a person located in Indiana is a Class D felony.
GUESTS' BEHAVIOR
Residents will be held responsible for their guests’ behavior and conformity with all University and University Residences policies. Guests who obstruct or disrupt the orderly function of the residence facilities may be asked to leave the building by authorized staff.
GUEST HOURS
Aspire Apartments, First Street Towers, Frieda and Winifred Parker, Hawkins, Hillenbrand, Hilltop Apartments, and UR Boiler Apartments have 24-hour visitation, 7 days per week. In all other undergraduate residences, including any temporary assignment space for beginning students, guests are permitted Sunday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the following day. There is 24-hours visitation from 8 a.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Monday. Weekend hours will be in effect for the following holidays: Labor Day, October Break and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Individual residences may modify guest hours to be more restrictive than outlined above for special situations, programs or to assist with stated club preference, such as during finals week. Under all circumstances and at all times, the privacy of your roommate will take priority over a guest.
GUESTS OVERNIGHT

In accordance with the guest hours’ policy, overnight guests may stay no more than three consecutive nights. Two guests can stay in one room. A person’s presence on a regular or continued basis without a formal contract or assignment is considered cohabitation and will not be permitted.

Hawkins Hall: Personal guests of Hawkins residents must abide by the defined rules and regulations for the facilities. Restroom facilities for guests are usually located in each floor’s public areas. If you need assistance locating these facilities, please ask the staff. Overnight guests may not stay more than five consecutive nights.

HARASSMENT
It is and has been the policy of Purdue University to maintain the campus as a place of work and study for faculty, staff and students, free of sexual harassment and harassment on the basis of color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or other protected status. University Residences prohibits behavior that violates this policy and appropriate University authorities will be notified.
HATE CRIMES
Hate crimes are acts that manifest evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the victim's actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability and will be reported to the police
NON-COMPLIANCE
Residents must comply with the directions of University officials (including resident assistants) acting in the performance of their duties.
OBSCENITY
Lewd, indecent or obscene conduct on University property or in connection with a University activity is prohibited.
PETS
Residents may only have small fish as pets.
PHYSICAL ABUSE
Residents must refrain from any conduct that causes harm to another person.
QUIET & COURTESY HOURS

Quiet Hours are as follows: 

Sunday – Thursday: 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Friday - Saturday: 12 a.m. - 10 a.m.

During final examination periods, 24-hour quiet periods are in effect. 

Courteous behavior is in reference to sounds that disturb others, at any time. Residents are expected to always demonstrate consideration and courtesy toward others and, if asked, are expected to have a prompt and positive response to another resident's request to stop the disruptive behavior. 

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT-ITEMS PROHIBITED

Items prohibited from University Residences buildings and grounds due to safety or fire hazard reasons include but are not limited to: paintball guns, metal-tipped darts, juggling knives, battery or gasoline-motorized cycles, electric scooters, self-balancing scooters, hoverboards or similar equipment. 


Bicycles, rollerblades, roller skates, and skateboards or other recreationally wheeled devices may not be ridden through doors, into the lobby, or down hallways.

RESNET
ResNet bandwidth in University Residences is a limited resource and users are required to act responsibly. Continued contacts from ResNet management, continued abuse of bandwidth, and any tampering with the Wireless Access Points (WAP’s) could result in the permanent disconnection of your ResNet service. In addition, all users of ResNet will be subject to Purdue IT published Acceptable Use Policy.  This includes the understanding that you will not broadcast a separate wireless signal in your residence hall. For more information, please visit the ResNet website.
ROOM APPLIANCES AND FURNISHINGS

It is unsanitary and against Indiana State law to wash cooking utensils and dishes in public restrooms. Therefore, residential corridors of private rooms that share a common restroom and residential rooms with private bathrooms that share plumbing not intended for food disposal are limited to minimal food preparation taking place in residential rooms. (See SAFETY – For list of prohibited items). Allowable cooking appliance use in rooms is limited to the following:

  • coffee/tea makers with enclosed heating elements (no exposed heating coils)
  • portable microwave ovens (1000 watts or less)
  • portable refrigerators (must be UL approved with maximum size of 4/0 cu ft)

Refrigerators and microwaves shall be plugged directly into a receptacle. Due to electrical capacity limits individual refrigerator and microwave units should not be plugged into the same outlet. Please take precaution to not overload outlets with other devices that may blow a fuse and cause an electrical outage. Repeat outages for failing to moderate use of items that exceed the electrical capacity of the facility may result in policy violation and/or financial charges to restore power.

Appliance use and any cooking in community shared kitchenettes cannot be left unattended. If kitchenette facilities are not available for washing cooking/eating utensils and dishes, you should plan to use plastic utensils, paper plates and other disposable products. Residents are financially responsible for damages caused by cooking that result in extensive repairs.

Entertainment equipment such as television, stereo, computer, game console are permitted. However, sound amplification and image projection that disrupts the community is prohibited. You may not broadcast a separate wireless signal in your residence hall. For more information, please visit the ResNet website.

Students may not permanently alter walls, ceilings, floors, doors or windows. (See Room/Apartment Information for further guidelines)

SECURITY
Residents are expected to follow entrance procedures, which are more specifically defined within each residence. All undergraduate residences except Hilltop Apartments are locked from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Your University ID is required for entrance into your residence after 11 p.m. A locked door may not be propped open or used to allow entry.

Hawkins Hall: 
Hawkins Hall is locked from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Your University ID is required for entering after 12 a.m. (midnight).
SEX OFFENSES
Are sexual acts directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent; or unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse (incest, statutory rape) and will be reported to the police and/or other University authorities as appropriate.
SELF-CARE POLICY
While living in the residence halls, all residents are responsible for their own self care including appropriate personal hygiene, management of medical conditions or illnesses including mental health and/or disability-related personal needs.
SMOKING/VAPING
IS PROHIBITED on the West Lafayette Campus, except in designated smoking areas. University Residences prohibits use of e-cigarettes (personal vaporizing instruments) in the facilities the same as traditional tobacco products.  View a map of designated smoking areas.
SOLICITATION
Residents may not use their rooms or ResNet connections for commercial purposes, including solicitation or sales. Salespersons may not solicit door to door. Delivery persons must make their transactions in the lobby.
THEFT
Theft or attempted theft of, or unauthorized use or possession of, or the unauthorized exertion of control over property of any kind belonging to the University or another person associated with the University is not permitted.
THREATENING/ENDANGERING BEHAVIOR
Intimidation or any conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of another person or oneself is prohibited.
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR USE
Residents are prohibited from unauthorized entry or access to, or unauthorized use or occupancy of any University Residence property including but not limited to land, buildings, structures, telecommunications, computer or data processing equipment, programs, systems or software.
VANDALISM
Causing damage to property of any kind belonging to the University or any other person associated with the University is prohibited.
VIDEO RECORDING POLICY

Residents are prohibited from making audio/video recordings or streaming of any person(s) or their personal property, without their consent, and where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Areas include, but are not limited to, showers, restrooms, bedrooms, locker rooms or other residential areas.

SUMMARY EXCLUSION FROM UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES

A summary exclusion is an immediate action taken by the Director of Campus Living and Compliance or designee that prohibits a resident from entering any University Residence (UR) residential halls and Purdue Dining & Culinary (PDC) locations. This includes all property owned and operated by UR and PDC.

A summary exclusion can be issued to a resident when:

  1. Physical facilities are used in an inconsistent purpose.
  2. Disruption of university programs, services, or activities will or did occur.
  3. Interference with the educational mission of the university exists.
  4. Threats or behaviors that pose a risk to the safety and security of the university community.
  5. Violation of a specific facility policy.

ROOM/APARTMENT INFORMATION

The following information regarding University Residences applies to all residences, including Hawkins and Hilltop Apartments. Attempts have been made to note if/when an exception might exist due to the unique facility of environment.

We hope your room/apartment becomes your home away from home while you are at Purdue University. Please note that you may not lease, sublease or reassign your room/apartment to another person.

Extended beds are available in limited quantities on first-come, first-serve basis for any resident 6’4” or taller. Please see Loft Guidelines page to order. Length is 12” longer than standard mattress. ***NOTE: Extended beds and lofts are not available in UR Boiler Apartments (URBA).

ITEMS PROVIDED BY UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
  • One bed per resident (some models allow for lofting or bunking: see Loft Guideline page) and mattress. Standard mattress size in inches: 77” long x 36” wide x 7” deep

  • Lofted or bunked bed will have an installed safety bed rail

  • Curtains or window blinds, these cannot be removed or modified

  • Smoke detector
  • Trash can and blue recycling container

  • Shower curtain

  • All utilities

  • Internet access via wireless and Ethernet port

  • Cable television outlet and service and/or access to BoilerTV streaming service
APPLIANCES AND ROOM MODIFICATIONS

Residents are welcome to make their rooms comfortable. However, due to facility restrictions, as well as health and safety issues, there are guidelines. (Please see the sections on SAFETY – ITEMS PROHIBITED and STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES – ROOM APPLIANCES AND FURNISHINGS for more details.)

University Residence apartment-style housing with appropriate kitchen facilities for proper clean up do meet Indiana State law regarding sanitation and does allow for food preparation using various appliances. However, from a safety standpoint cooking and baking food using any type of appliance cannot be left unattended. Additionally, electrical capacity of outlets may limit the type and/or number of appliances beyond what is already provided in the facility.

Please take precaution to not overload outlets with multiple devices that may blow a fuse and cause an electrical outage. Repeat outages for failing to moderate use of items that exceed the electrical capacity of the facility may result in policy violation and/or financial charges to restore power.

General modifications NOT allowed in any University Residence managed facility include the following:

  • drilling
  • sawing
  • painting
  • use of screws, nails, glue as attachment mechanisms

It is important to be aware that some adhesive backing-type products can cause wall damage when removed. Use of these temporary adhesive strips/hooks while allowed, is limited to no more than 15 per room. Additionally, improper or inadequate removal that damages or requires repair of a facility or furnishing’s surface, may result in restitution costs assessed to the resident(s). Students can leave these temporary adhesive products on the walls and the facilities staff will attempt to remove them; however, some inferior brands/types of adhesives may not release sufficiently and still cause damage.  

Temporary mechanical alterations to windows, doors, locks or HVAC controls not permitted include the following:

  • window furnishings may not be replaced or added to
  • no items may be affixed or block the windows for fire safety purposes (items can be placed on sill)
  • doors cannot be wrapped in paper or other material
  • posters and bulletin boards are not permitted on doors (community fliers are allowed on designated bulletin boards or posting areas in building hallways)

For more information on lofts (or elevated beds), please visit Loft Guidelines and Options. Also, please see the Purdue Fire Department's webpage on hall decorations.

DOOR AND WINDOW DECORATIONS
Only door decs are allowed on residence hall/apartment doors. Door Decs are limited to 2 per occupant. No items may be affixed or block the windows for fire safety purposes. Items can be placed on the sill. Doors cannot be wrapped in paper or other material. Posters and bulletin boards are not permitted on doors. Community fliers are allowed on designated bulletin boards or posting areas in building hallways.
BOILER TV

University Residences operates its own cable TV system. All student rooms and apartments receive the service at no additional charge. There is no hook-up or disconnect fee, and the service will be connected when you check into your room.

  • You can check the current station listing by visiting BTV
  • Approximately 20 FM radio stations are also offered.
  • Most residences have one cable connector in each room.
  • If your TV is "cable-ready," you can connect your TV to the cable outlet using the connector and receive all available channels. This same connector can be used to connect most VCRs and DVDs to the cable outlet. If your TV is not cable-ready or if you want to connect both your TV and your stereo receiver to the outlet, you may need an adapter. Check with your RA if you need one. Most TVs that are not cable-ready will receive only channels 2–13, even with an adapter. Some electronics stores, however, sell converter boxes that allow non-cable-ready TVs to receive channels above channel 13.
  • For more information about BTV, visit the FAQ section of their page.

It is important to us that you have good reception on all channels. If you have reception problems, you may submit an electronic work order form via "Fix My Home Please", or ask your RA to fill out a repair request. There is no charge for repair calls to correct reception problems, even if your TV or stereo was connected incorrectly. There is a charge, however, if we discover that you have tampered with the building’s cable wiring. Repair services are available only during business hours Monday through Friday.

COMPUTERS

ResNet stands for Residential Networks and is the service that allows you to connect your personal devices to the campus network, either wirelessly with PAL3.0 or by using an industry standard Ethernet connection. The service also provides a shared connection to the Internet and is the service used by most students living in the residence halls. You can also connect directly to campus via VPN.

ResNet bandwidth in University Residences is a limited resource and users are required to act responsibly. Continued contacts from ResNet management, continued abuse of bandwidth, and any tampering with the Wireless Access Points (WAP’s) could result in the permanent disconnection of your ResNet service. In addition, all users of ResNet will be subject to Purdue IT published Acceptable Use Policy.  This includes the understanding that you will not broadcast a separate wireless signal in your residence hall. For more information, please visit the ResNet website.

Note: Students assigned to University Residences Boiler Apartments will have high-speed Internet service provided by local providers. Connection information at these locations will be provided upon check-in. For more information about using your computer and related policies, please visit the Resnet website.

KEYS

You are responsible for keeping your room key with you at all times. Never give it to anyone. Lock your door and take your key with you whenever you leave your room/apartment. If your key is lost, report it immediately to your residence’s main office. A fee will be charged for replacement locks and keys. Keys are required to be turned in when you move out of your residence.

If you accidentally lock yourself out, many residence main offices will let you borrow a key so you may gain access to your room/apartment. Check the procedure for your residence, which may have other options including staff members who can unlock your door. Please do not abuse this service.

LINEN
You are responsible for providing and laundering your own sheets, pillows, pillowcases and bedspreads. 
LOFT GUIDELINES
For more information on lofts (or elevated beds), please visit Loft Guidelines and Options.
ROOM ACCESS
The staff has the right to enter residents' rooms for cleaning, maintenance, to repair University property or in emergencies and other situations involving health or safety concerns.

HALL FACILITY INFORMATION

BULLETIN BOARDS
Each residence has bulletin boards containing important information. The advertisements, posters, flyers, notices, signs, or banners posted thereon should adhere to all University policies and state, local and federal laws.  Promoting the use of alcohol and/or illegal substances is prohibited. The posted item may not include any reference to or support of blatant violations of the Regulations Governing Student Conduct, other University polices, or federal, state, or local law. The Office of University Residences reserves the right to reject any posting that is inconsistent with this policy. All postings must be approved by the University Residences Director’s Office.
CHECK-CASHING & ITEMS
Check-cashing services are not available in University Residences. However, you can cash checks for a nominal fee in the Purdue Memorial Union at the Cashiers Office. For more information, visit the Purdue Memorial Union online at http://www.union.purdue.edu/services/. In addition, Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has a full-service branch in the Union. Also, Chase ATMs are located at Ford Dining Court and Wiley Dining Court.
COPY MACHINES

The BoilerCopyMaker in the Purdue Memorial Union offers photocopying, binding, laminating, folding and many other services. Visit the Purdue Memorial Union online at http://www.union.purdue.edu/services/ for more information and hours. 

Visit Purdue Libraries online at https://www.lib.purdue.edu/services/print to learn more about their copy /print type capabilities.

Residence halls do not offer copy capabilities. Most residence halls do have computer stations with print capabilities and may have scan-to-email capability as well. Please check with your residence hall's front office for details

HOUSEKEEPING

University Residences’ service staff clean and maintain all common areas of residence halls, including lounges, hallways, study rooms and bathrooms. Students are responsible for the cleaning and care of their assigned private living space. Students may check out vacuum cleaners, dust mops and other cleaning tools at most locations. A clean facility is important to promote a healthy and academic environment.

Students living in apartment-style residences are responsible for the cleaning and care of their space. Students are in charge of supplies needed for cleaning. This includes items like paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies. 

INSURANCE
The University does not carry insurance covering the loss, theft or damage of residents' personal effects. Check your family's homeowner's insurance to see if your room is covered. If you need such coverage, you must obtain it at your own expense.
LAUNDRY & VENDING
Your residence has its own laundry facilities. Washers and dryers, soaking tubs, irons and ironing boards are available. You may use your BoilerExpress debit account to pay for laundry services. If you lose money in laundry machines, you can get reimbursed by going to your hall's main office and completing a Refund Request form. In order to receive a refund, you will need to include the number of the washer or dryer that is posted on the machine and the reason you are asking for a refund. 
LOST & FOUND
Each residence hall has a lost and found department. To determine its location, check at your residence's main office. Lost and found items are normally held in the residence hall's main office area for a short time, then moved to the University’s Central Lost and Found facility located in the Parking Facilities Office at Purdue West Shopping Plaza. Visit  http://www.purdue.edu/pat/sidenav/lostnfnd.htm for more details on the Central Lost and Found Facil
MAIL
Campus mail, which is free, is only for University business, not personal use. When you mail a letter or package via the U.S. Postal Service, use your full return address. Do not include "P.O." or "Box" in the return address of mailed items. Use all capital or block letters and no punctuation. It is highly recommended that cash never be sent through the mail system.
RECYCLING
University Residences maintains an easy single-stream recycling program that partners with Purdue’s Office of University Sustainability. Blue recycling containers are provided in each student room, and larger trash and recycling containers are located on each residence floor for easy sorting and deposit by residents. Please observe signs explaining which materials can be recycled: paper, cardboard, newspaper, plastic, glass, aluminum, etc... Large recycling roll-offs are also provided at each hall’s loading dock as well as at Hilltop Apartments. Special effort is made by staff and students during move-in to recycle packing materials and during move-out to divert unwanted items for donation instead of landfill. For more information, see http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability/
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
University Residences staff conduct maintenance on a wide variety of building systems and living spaces, including your assigned room or apartment. Getting something fixed starts by notifying staff there is a problem. The easiest way to submit a work order is via the online “ Fix My Home” website. If your living space requires emergency maintenance, notify a Resident Assistant, Facilities staff, or the hall main office. We can’t fix it if we don’t know about it! There is no charge for routine repairs.

STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD

PUID

Your Purdue Moblie ID admits you to University Residences' dining courts/halls and is also a means for using Dining Dollars and BoilerExpress. it serves as your identification to enter your residence after hours and admissions to the Recreational Sports Center. When you check out equipment at these facilities.

The student ID system has been developed for your protection. Your Purdue Mobile ID is not transferable and is to be used only by the person to whom it is issued. It is not to be loaned to any other person and will result in disciplinary action if found in the possession of another person. 

To report a lost or stolen card, immediately deactivate your card through the eAccounts portal or contact the ID Card Operations / Support 765-496-0444. The card will be deactivated to prevent further unauthorized use of meals, Dining Dollars and BoilerExpress funds, if applicable. 

TRANSPORTATION

BUS SERVICE
Every day Purdue students, faculty, and staff ride public transportation to get to class, work, and other places around Lafayette/West Lafayette. CityBus routes loop through campus and have stops at or near all University Residences locations. Students ride free by showing their University ID cards. Bus schedules and more information are available online at www.gocitybus.com.
PARKING

Applications and sales of parking permits for undergraduate residences will be available at the student's residence the Wednesday before fall semester classes begin. Questions about eligibility should be directed to the general manager. All parking permits are subject to availability.

Regular parking permits are available for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Restricted parking permits are available to first year students only with the approval of the resident's general manager and documentation of one of the following:

  • Frequent/recurring medical visits off campus
  • Classes off campus
  • Employment off campus

Non-resident visitors accompanied by their hosts my obtain guest parking permits valid for up to three days. Permits may be purchased at each residence's main office.

Refer to the University Parking Services website for more information on regulations, rates and fees.

BIKE PARKING RULES AND SECURING YOUR BICYCLE
See  http://www.purdue.edu/bikes/ for robust information about bicycle transportation at Purdue including how to register personal bicycles or participate in the Bike Share program. Bicycles may only be parked at approved bicycle racks and hoops only and must be secured with a lock. Bike parking is NOT permitted elsewhere including: sidewalks, ADA accessible sidewalk railings, attached to trees, fences, furniture, light poles, buildings, trash containers, landscape posts or anything other than a bike rack or hoop. Please note: Bicycles that are incorrectly parked are subject to removal and locks will be cut at owners expense. Bicycle owners and riders should review all campus rules and safety regulations, including local and state ordinances. Bicycling at Purdue promotes a safe experience for all bicyclists on campus.
WALKING

Although every effort is made to keep Purdue's campus a safe place, it is advisable to take simple precautions for your protection. When walking on or off campus at night, go with a friend. If you cannot walk with a friend, the Purdue Student Security Patrol provides security escorts upon request. The service is staffed by students and supervised by the Purdue University Police Department. Escorts are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Escorts are available through the PUPD at other times upon request. Security escorts are provided to and from University Residences, academic campus, Chauncey Hill and other locations near campus. To request an escort, call 49-4SAFE (494-7233).

If you are walking on campus at night and an emergency should arise, there are many Emergency Telephone System (ETS) boxes located on campus. The boxes are painted bright yellow and illuminated with a blue light at night. When you walk on campus at night, even with friends, stay on well-lit paths. Some areas of West Lafayette between the central campus and the University Residences are dark, but there are well-lit, visible routes you can choose. An extra minute or two of walking time offers you more protection.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Your judgment often determines whether or not an incident is an emergency. If you consider a situation to be an emergency, then it is an emergency. If you have an emergency situation merely dial "911.” An on-campus phone will connect to Purdue Police/Fire. A cell phone will connect to the county emergency center, which can then be routed to Purdue Police/Fire Departments.

University Police and Fire Departments are staffed 24 hours a day for your assistance and protection. This service is provided seven days a week on a year-round basis.

FIRE
  1. Activate the alarm and evacuate the building.
  2. Call 911 from a safe location or use an emergency call box.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
  1. Call 911 or use emergency call box and report incident.
  2. Do not move the patient unless safety dictates.
  3. If trained:
    • Use pressure to stop bleeding.
    • Provide basic life support as needed.
TORNADO
  1. Avoid automobiles and open areas.
  2. Move to a basement or corridor.
  3. Stay away from windows.

Do not call 911 unless you require emergency assistance.

CRIME AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR

In Progress Incidents:

  1. Protect yourself first.
  2. Call 911

Give your name and location. The dispatcher should be told that the incident is in progress.

REPORTING SEXUAL CRIMES
Victims of sexual assault or other sexual crimes can receive assistance by contacting the Purdue University Police Department. Individuals may also consult a Residential Life staff member to learn about university resources. For confidential assistance, a person may visit Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS) or Center for Advocacy, Response & Education ( CARE). Individuals may also get assistance in reporting options, remedial measures and support services through the Office of Institutional Equity.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS
If the situation becomes violent or life threatening, call 911
Counseling and Psychological Services, 494-7707
Employee Assistance Program, 494-7707
Crisis Center, 742-0244
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This is a pattern of coercive behaviors in which one person attempts to subdue or control the behavior of another through threats or the actual use of physical violence, sexual assault, intimidation, verbal, emotional, or psychological abuse. This can range from mildly abusive to extremely violent, life-threatening behavior. These behaviors can occur within a relationship or family setting. In the United States, domestic violence is not sanctioned as a private family manner.

Academic and family responsibilities in unfamiliar surroundings far from friends and family often cause strains on the relationships of domestic and international students. Sometimes that strain can lead to domestic violence. Should this occur, help is available:

Counseling and Psychological Services, 494-6995
Dean of Students, 494-8698
International Student and Scholars, 494-5770
Purdue University Police Department, 494-8221

BOMB THREATS

Call 911 or use an emergency call box and report incident.

If a suspicious object is observed:

  1. Don't touch it!
  2. Evacuate the area.
EXPLOSION
  1. Take cover.
  2. Call 911.
  3. Assist the injured.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL/RELEASE
  1. Call 911 or use an emergency call box and report incident.
  2. Secure the area.
  3. Assist the injured.
  4. Evacuate if necessary.
SHELTER IN PLACE
  1. Stay inside a building.
  2. Seek inside shelter if outside.
  3. Seal off openings to your room if possible.
EARTHQUAKE
  1. Take Cover
  2. Call 911 or use an emergency call box if emergency assistance is necessary.
  3. Evacuate if alarm sounds or if told to do so by emergency personnel.
UTILITY FAILURE
  1. Remain calm
  2. Do not call the University Police Department for information concerning utility failures unless you have an emergency.
  3. Please call the Community Center front desk at 765-494-2090.
  4. If you discover a gas leak, call the University Police Department at (765) 494-8221.
  5. Call 911 if you are injured or require emergency assistance.