Guide to Campus Living
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The Housing Contract, Rooms, & Roommates.............................................................14
• Viewing the Housing Contract
• Early Room Access
• Checking In
• Cancelling a Housing Contract
• Changing Rooms
• Checking Out
• FAQs
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Accommodations & Services..............................................................................................19
• Appliances and Fixtures
• To bring or not to bring?
• Utilities
• Water & Electricity
• Temperature Control
• Cable
• Internet
• Garbage Disposal
• Your Front Desk
• Mail
• Keys & Keycards
• Lockouts
• Supplies and Games
• Maintenance
• Work Orders
• Trash Removal
• Fee Schedule
Safety, Security, & Emergency Procedures....................................................................26
• Our Commitment
• EMU Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Area Police Officers (APO)
• Crime Prevention Specialist
• Marking and Storing Personal Items
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Campus Escort (SEEUS)
Reporting Crime and Suspicious Activity
Public Entrance Security
Information Security and Privacy
Emergency Situations
• Tornad
• Fire
• RAVE Alerts
Campus Policies & Student Conduct...............................................................................29
Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS)
• Air Conditioner Policy
• Alcohol
• Bed Bugs Policy
• Bicycles
• Children’s Toys
• Cleaning
• Doors & Locks
• Falsifying Work Orders
• Fire Drills, Alarms, & Equipment
• Grills
• Guests
• Health & Infectious Disease Policy
• HIV/AIDS Policy
• Key, Keycard, & ID Security
• Lounges and Meeting Spaces
• Marijuana & Other Drugs
• Medical Amnesty
• Motor Vehicle Operation & Parking
• Personal Property Insurance
• Pets
• Prohibited Activities
• Prohibited Items
• Quiet Hours & Courtesy Hours
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Removal from Campus Housing
Room Entry
Service Animals
Smoking
Solicitation & Posting
Vacant Rooms
Windows & Window Screens
Dining Services & Eating on Campus..............................................................................40
• Meal Plan
• Locations
• Menus
• Food Allergies & Special Dietary Needs
• Employment Opportunities
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Important Dates......................................................................................................................41
Important Phone Numbers................................................................................................42
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Welcome
Whether it’s your first or last year, Eastern Michigan University has a living option that’ll make you feel right at home. With internet access, cable, laundry, and
other services, any one of our residence hall or apartment options is sure to surround you with what you need to succeed.
And, most importantly, you’ll have the space, the companionship, and the on-campus experience that is truly EMU.
Use this guide to live the FULL experience with us!
Housing & Residence Life
Lower Level DC One
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.1300
emich.edu/housing
housing@emich.edu
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Dining Services
emich.edu/dining
dining@emich.edu
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Residential Hall Communities
EMU has a living option that will make you feel right at home. You will live the way
you want in the center of it all.
Walton, Putnam, Phelps, & Sellers Halls
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• This community recognizes that first year students will need help in some
aspect of their first year, and programs are designed to assist students in their
transition to college life.
• Allows students to learn to live with others, understand University expectations,
and develop social networks.
• Phelps and Putnam are available to first year students only
• Sellers and Walton are available to both upperclassmen and first year students.
• The first and second floors of Walton Hall are home to the Arts Appreciation
Community
• The third floor of Walton is home to the Marching Band Community
• The fourth floor of Walton is home to the EMU Opportunity Community
• The ground floor of Sellers Hall is home to the BrotherHOOD Scholars
Community
• The second floor of Sellers Hall is part of the Health & Wellness Community
• While most floors in these complexes are coed by suite, the ground floors are
for male students only, while the 4th floors are for female students only
• Double room occupancy, with a semi-private bath
Walton, Putnam, Phelps, Sellers, & Best Halls
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Best Hall
• Open to students who have been admitted into the Honors College, or who
have a 3.3 GPA or higher.
• Coed by suite
• Double Room Occupancy with a semi-private bath.
• Renovated with new furniture, flooring, paint, and fixtures in summer 2013
Downing Hall
• Honors College students primarily sophomore, juniors, and senior class levels
• Two bedrooms, a central study room, and bath designed for four students
• Coed by suite
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Downing Hall
Wise Hall
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Residential Hall Communities
Wise Hall - Wise Hall will be closed for renovations during the
2015-2016 school year.
• Double Room Occupancy
• Community bathrooms on each wing of every floor
• Co-ed by floor
The Towers – Hill, Pittman, and Hoyt Halls: Single Rooms
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Available to upperclassmen and transfer students
Single rooms with full size beds and semi-private bath
Coed by suite
Each tower has been renovated with new furniture and fixtures over the
last five years
The Towers – Pittman, and Hoyt Halls: Double Rooms
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Available to upperclassmen and first year students
Coed by suite
The second floor of Pittman Hall is home to the Sustainability Community
The eighth floor of Pittman Hall is home to the ROTC Community
The second floor of Hill Hall is part of the Health & Wellness Community
The eighth floor of Hill Hall is home to the Pre-Professional Community
The eighth floor of Hoyt is home to the SPECTRUM Community
The Village – Single Rooms
• Open primarily to upperclass and transfer students
• Single and double bedroom options per unit
• Two full private bathrooms, living area and full kitchen
The Village
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Apartment Communities
Students, faculty and/or staff who have dependents living with them and
have provided necessary documentation will have priority for two-bedroom
apartments. Additionally, Brown and Munson apartments are designated for
students without dependents.
Brown and Munson Halls
• Together, Brown and Munson contain over 200 apartments of various sizes,
including efficiencies, studio, regular, large and suite apartments.
• ADA accessible units are available in Brown Hall.
• Each apartment has heat and air-chiller control units that can be adjusted by
residents.
• Brown and Munson have both been recently updated with new furniture (in
2013 and 2011, respectively).
• Munson is home to the Graduate Community
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• This complex houses single students, as well as families.
• There is a centrally located playground for children and a bus stop for school
pickup
• Residents may apply to have up to two pet cats per apartment
Westview
• Westview has both one and two-bedroom apartments
• This complex houses single students, as well as families
• There is a large playground and recreation area located on the east side of
the complex.
• Residents may apply to have up to two pet cats per apartment
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Apartment Communities
600 West Forest
• The Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority is currently occupying this property.
• This location houses members of the sorority and also serves as the chapter
house for all other members.
• No pets are allowed at 600 West Forest.
601 West Forest
• 601 West Forest is a Victorian style house that is on the City of Ypsilanti
Historical Registry, located near Pease Auditorium.
• This location has four unique apartments for rent, each with its own distinct
personality.
• New furniture was added to this location in 2014.
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Living Learning & Theme Communities (LLTC)
As you begin a new school year, consider the numerous benefits of living with likeminded people. On move-in day you will already know something fascinating about
each of them: you share an interest. Whether your interest lies within the areas of art,
wellness, international topics, or a multitude of other things there is a place for you! When
you combine similar interests with the unique qualities of each person living in that
community the result is an exciting and dynamic living environment.
All Eastern Michigan University residential Living-Learning & Theme Communities are
designed to maximize student engagement by supporting student learning and success
outside of the classroom.
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Participation in a Living-Learning & Theme community gives students the opportunity to
engage with other students who share a common interest. All programs offered contain
an educational component and often involve collaboration with university faculty and
professors. Students living on the floor are able to make contributions with program ideas
that target the specific interest of others living in the community.
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The benefits of joining a LLTC include exploring and expanding your interests, developing
life-long friendships, experiencing diversity, and connecting to EMU resources, especially
faculty and staff. Whether you are a first-year or upper-class student there is a LLTC for you.
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Arts Appreciation Community
Honors Housing
1st and 2nd Floors Walton Hall
Best Hall and Downing Hall
Dance, art, theatre, music, creative writing - if these pursuits interest you
as a profession or hobby, the Arts Appreciation Community will be an
extraordinary living learning community for you. Open to students in any
major, the Arts Appreciation Community involves exploring multiple aspects of
the arts and sharing your views with each other. This community will provide
residents a chance to show their work in a student art showcase as well as
provide students an opportunity to visit local museums in the southeast
Michigan area.
Downing is only open to residents enrolled in the Honors College. Best
Hall is open to Honors College, or those with a 3.3 GPA or higher, if space is
available. Preference in both halls is given to those enrolled in the Honors
College. A variety of Honors College related activities are regularly held in the
halls and students will have greater access to professors as well as Honors
College staff. A number of Honors classes are typically held in main lounge of
each building each semester.
Pre-Professional Community
8th Floor Hill Hall
SPECTRUM Community
8th Floor Hoyt Hall
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Students living in the Pre-Professional Community will be provided an
opportunity for academic support, career exploration, and integrated
This community is for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
social experiences. Residents of this community can look forward to a living
transgender, queer, questioning, or any other sexual orientation or gender
experience geared to those who are looking to continue their education
identity/expression. Allies and friends are also invited to live in this community. beyond their undergraduate career. As such, programs geared toward testStudents will work to create a supportive and inclusive community
taking preparation, applying to graduate schools, and career coaching will be
that encourages academic and personal growth. Residents can expect
offered.
programming that explores gender and sexual identities and will be tied into
campus organizations like the LGBT Resource Center.
Marching Band Community
3rd floor Walton
This community is open to members of the EMU marching band, which
performs at all Eagle home football games and other events. Residents
will share a social experience and will be able to more easily practice and
collaborate.
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ROTC Community
BrotherHOOD Scholars Community
8th Floor Pittman Hall
Ground Floor Sellers
Students living in this community will have the opportunity to reside with
other students enrolled in the ROTC program at EMU. This experience will
provide residents with the opportunity to interact with faculty and staff in the
Military Science Department outside the normal classroom experience.
The BrotherHOOD Scholars is a part of a university-wide initiative designed
to engage and foster a stronger sense of community for men of color at
EMU. Through collaborative partnerships with various campus offices and
community organizations, this initiative strives to help more men of color
persist and to equip them with the tools to be successful once they earn their
degrees. The BrotherHOOD Scholars Community is designed for incoming
first-year men of color who are freshmen at the university.
Health and Wellness Community
2nd Floor Hill Hall & 2nd Floor Sellers Hall
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Students living and learning together in this theme community are dedicated
to living conscious, active, and healthy lifestyles. The Health and Wellness
Community provides opportunities for students to connect through their
environment, promote positive change, and encourage personal growth.
Residents will enjoy programs focused on physical wellness, purposeful
decision-making, and psychological well-being.
Sustainability Community
The Sustainability Community will expose and challenge you to participate
in the conservation of a variety of resources. Programs include learning
about sustainable business practices, social justice, and protection of the
environment. Residents will have the opportunity to work with a number
of on-campus organizations and other community entities on programs
designed to reduce energy consumption and develop recycling initiatives.
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1st floor Hill and Hoyt Halls
These floors are designed for students seeking a more mature environment.
Students must be over 21 to be eligible.
Transfer Student Floor
1st floor Pittman Hall
2nd floor Pittman
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This floor is designed for new incoming transfer students who would like to
live in an environment with others who are new to EMU.
Graduate Cluster
Munson Hall
For graduate students looking to reside near other graduates, the Graduate
Cluster in Munson will give students the opportunity to interact with others
in various graduate programs.
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Staff on Campus
Each hall and apartment has various levels of
trained professional and student staff which
serve many functions.
Resident Advisor (RA)
RAs are undergraduate students who live on
each floor in the residence halls, as well as
within the apartment complexes. Their major
role is to assist students in their adjustment to on-campus living. The RAs are
responsible for acting as peer advisors and as a resource for the residents,
identifying their needs and concerns, and, if necessary, directing them to the
appropriate person(s) or resources.
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The RA’s main responsibility is to promote a community atmosphere
through programming and encouraging resident involvement in community
activities. The RA also acts as a representative of Housing & Residence Life
and is responsible for enforcing the Eastern Michigan University Student
Code of Conduct.
Community Programmer (CP)
CPs are students who reside in a LivingLearning or Theme Community and assist
with programmatic efforts.
Office Manager (OM)
OMs are undergraduate staff members
responsible for the operations of a hall or apartment front desk
Office Assistant (OA)
Nightwatch Person (NWP)
NWPs are responsible for building security during their assigned shift. When
students enter a residence hall at night, the NWP verifies the residents’
status and signs in all guests of residents. NWPs work in every residence hall
excluding The Village.
Nightwatch Coordinator (NWC)
NWCs are nightwatch staff members
who assist the department with
filling shifts in the event of a no-show,
and also assist with enforcement of
nightwatch policies.
Graduate Hall Director (GHD)
GHDs are graduate students responsible for responding to student concerns,
supervising the Resident Advisors, programming efforts, and co-advising the
Community Council. The GHD assists the ACD in directing operations of the
hall and takes charge in the ACD’s absence.
Area Complex Director (ACD)
ACDs are professional staff members. An ACD lives and works in each
complex and works to provide a high quality, resident centered, learning
focused living environment. The ACD is the primary advisor to the Complex
Community Council.
Graduate Assistant Staff (GA)
There is a graduate student that assists the professional staff in directing
operations of the apartment complexes. This position is considered part of
the administrative staff and acts as a management staff member.
OAs are responsible for front desk operations and act as a receptionist and
information source for residents, parents and guests.
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Custodial Staff
The building custodial staff is responsible for the daily routine maintenance
of public areas in the halls and apartments. Their job is to ensure a clean, safe
environment in all public stairwells and lobbies. The custodial staff is not
a maid service and will not be responsible for cleaning up after individual
residents. Residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves if they
make a mess in a public area.
Residence Housing Association (RHA) and Residential
Community Councils
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Residence Housing Association and Community Councils are elected bodies
that act as an organized representative of student opinion and has attained
a tradition of real accomplishment through the years. Most residential areas
have a Community Council (per building) that are known as the building’s
hall government, however, some areas of campus, such as the Towers or
apartment complexes, may have one.
The Residence Housing Association is a
body where all Community Councils come
together. Residence Housing Association
meetings are held on Tuesdays from 8:3010:00pm in the Student Center and are
open to all on-campus residents.
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The Housing Contract, Rooms, & Roommates
Check-In
Can I access my room before my assigned check-in
date and time?
What do I need to bring to check-in? How does check-in work?
There is a great deal of preparation occurring at your new home for your
arrival. Check-in dates and times are given to lessen your wait time and
the traffic around campus and in the buildings. For the move-in process to
run smoothly it is critical that you arrive on your designated check-in date
and time. Students are only allowed to begin move into their hall on the
designated move-in day.
Move-in Magic helpers
are scheduled for the
fall first year orientation
move in period for your
convenience. MoveIn Magic consists of
members of EMU student
organizations who
volunteer each fall to assist
students with moving their
belongings into their new
living space.
Check in will take place at your designated residence hall or apartment
unless otherwise specified by Housing and Residence Life. Please be ready to
provide the following items and information:
• All personal contact information including emergency contact
information
• Your assigned room number
• Your activated EMU ID, or other picture identification
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You must also do the following:
• Fill out an occupancy card
• Sign out keys
• Review and sign the room condition
sheet (RCS) at the time you check in
At the time you move in, a staff member
will assist you in filling out a room
condition sheet outlining the current
conditions and inventory of furniture
in the room. It is important that you
agree with what is written on this form
before you sign it. When you move, that same room condition sheet will
be completed again. It is through differences in the sheet that any damage
charges will be assessed. You are encouraged to photo document your room
concerns at move in.
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Housing and Residence Life recognizes that a limited number of situations
might arise wherein student(s) may need to reside on campus outside of the
dates specified in the housing contract. These situations will be evaluated on
a case-by-case basis. Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to deny
or permit any request. Please note that if a request is granted for the reasons
stated above*, the resident will be billed on a per student, per day basis.
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General Housing (contracts, hall closings)
Am I on a contract or a lease? What are the payment terms?
Currently, all residents are on a contract with the following exceptions:
• Faculty and staff
• Residents with spouses, children or other dependents residing with them
Residents within those exceptions will still use a lease.
Contract Availability:
In the Res Halls:
Fall/Winter
Winter Only
Summer
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In the Apts:
Fall/Winter
Summer with Fall/Winter (for example, Summer 2015 and Fall 2015/Winter
2016)
Contracts and/or leases for all apartments are only available for these
sessions. We do not offer Summer only or Fall only.
Summer contracts are ONLY available in the apartment if you have a space
reserved in the same apartment for the upcoming Fall/Winter academic year.
All student residents will have the cost of their housing contract billed to their
student account. Faculty and staff members who are on a lease are required
to make payments through the online service specified by the Housing and
Residence Life Department upon the signing of their lease.
How do I cancel my assignment?
While students may cancel the contract prior to the start of the semester,
once a student moves into the hall in September, they are committed to the
full terms of the contract.
First year students are required to live on campus unless within commuting
distance and residing in their guardian’s primary residence, however,
all students are encouraged to live in the residence halls or University
apartments throughout their college careers. Please note that the contract
is for the entire academic year (September through April). In the event
that you will no longer be an enrolled student, apply for a contract release
with the Area Complex
Director. The contract will
not be terminated for an
enrolled resident to move
to off-campus housing or
to commute from home
during the period of this
agreement. Reasons that
support a full release on
a contract termination
generally fall under the
following categories: withdrawal from the University, student teaching,
graduation, academic dismissal, discipline removal or other mitigating factors
not present or known at the time of contract signing.
*If a resident is no longer an enrolled student either voluntarily or not, the resident may no
longer live in the halls. The resident’s property must be removed from their room. Items that
are not removed or abandoned will be bagged by the residence hall staff and stored for 30
days. If the student does not make arrangements with Housing & Residence Life staff to
recover their belongings within the 30-day timeframe, the items will be disposed of. Housing
and Residence Life is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
**In the event that a resident remains in their university-owned living space past the end
date of their housing contract (without prior permission from the director of Housing and
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Residence Life or their designee), Housing and Residence Life staff will enter the unit and
bag any remaining items. Items will be stored for 30 days. If the student does not make
arrangements with Housing & Residence Life staff to recover their belongings within the 30day timeframe, the items will be disposed of. Housing and Residence Life is not responsible
for lost or damaged items.
***In the event that a resident is removed from the university through the conduct process
(i.e. suspension or permanent dismissal), the resident will still be responsible for the remaining
balance of their housing contract**
How can I see my housing
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document can also be found online
at the Housing & Residence Life Web
site, emich.edu/residencelife. Residents
should print and retain a copy of their
electronically signed contract.
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Is my building open during breaks/holidays?
Can I stay in my room?
Residents should be aware of the times and dates of hall closings. Students
must vacate their rooms by the stated times due to cleaning schedule and
the release of Housing and Residence Life staff from hall responsibilities. If a
resident will be unable to get home or to a planned destination at the time of
closing, he or she should plan to make other living arrangements early.
All residence halls and apartments will remain open during Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, and spring recess (Easter). However, only limited or no meal
service will be available. Best, Buell, Downing, Wise, Phelps, Sellers, Walton,
and Putnam halls close during the transition from fall to winter semesters,
and again during the one week winter recess. If a resident is returning to
the same room after a semester break, they may leave personal belongings
in the room at their own risk. Hoyt, Pittman, Hill, The Village, and all of the
apartments will remain open. During the closing periods staff will enter each
room in both open and closed halls to make security and safety checks.
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How do I change rooms?
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completed room condition sheet, transfer form and all keys to the front desk
to complete your check out. This process must be completed within 48 hours
and all keys must be returned.
No changes will occur during the first two weeks of the semester or during
periods where the University is closed or on break. During the first two weeks
of classes you may speak with your RA about how to initiate a room change
request. Room change requests will be processed beginning the third week
of each semester and continue until a period prior to finals. No student is
authorized to move until the student has met with the appropriate Area
Complex Director(s). Unauthorized
room changes may result in a charges
or referral to the University conduct
process. If you want to move within
your own hall/complex, you should
meet with your current Area Complex
Director. If you wish to move to
another building, you will need to
start with the Area Complex Director
of that building. Space is limited and
is first come, first serve.
I am changing rooms to a different hall/complex.
What do I do?
*Residence Life reserves the right to change the room assignment of a student at any time, to
authorize or deny room and roommate changes, and to consolidate vacancies.
How do I check out of my room?
I am changing rooms within the same hall/complex.
What do I do?
Once your room transfer form is signed, turn it in at the front desk. An RA
will be contacted to properly check you into your new room and complete a
room condition sheet. Then, contact your current RA and arrange a time to be
checked out. Prior to checking out, you must completely vacate your current
room, clean it and arrange it so that it is ready for a new occupant. You must
be completely and properly checked out by the date and time specified
on the transfer form. Failure to do so may result in charges. Finally, take the
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Arrange for a check-in time at your new hall. Pick up your new keys and
complete the check-in sheet with a staff member from the new building. Prior
to checking out of your old hall, you must completely vacate your current
room, clean it, and arrange it so that it is ready for a new occupant. You must
be properly checked out by a staff member by the date and time specified
on your room hall transfer form. Failure to do so may result in charges for
improper check out or improper room/hall transfer.
Take the completed room condition sheet, room hall transfer form, and all
keys to the front desk of your old hall to complete your check out. Complete a
forwarding address card.
This process must be completed within
48 hours and all keys must be returned.
Checking out is an easy process and
should be followed both when ending
your stay on campus and when changing
rooms. Contact your current RA and
arrange a time to be checked out. (If
your current RA is unable to check you
out, see your ACD for assistance.) Prior
to checking out, you must completely
vacate your current room, clean it, and
arrange it so that it is ready for a new
occupant. If you are changing rooms,
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you must be completely and properly checked out by the date and time
specified on the transfer form. Failure to do so may result in charges.
Why was I not assigned my hall or
roommate preferences?
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This year, students who applied in a timely
manner were offered an opportunity to select
their own space. If the building or location that
you desired was not available to you when you
selected as space, it may have filled already, or
you may not have been eligible for that space.
If you did not select a space yourself, then Housing and Residence Life staff
took into account several variables such as date of prepayment, theme
requests, confirmed roommate requests, and hall/apartment preferences
when making your assignment. We attempt to match your preference;
however hall/apartment and roommate preferences are not guaranteed.
Students are encouraged to sign up early!
How is my roommate assigned?
As part of the housing application process, you have to opportunity to search
for and request a roommate. You will answer several questions about their
lifestyle habits, in order to aid you in finding another student who you may
be compatible with. From there, you can contact the student to decide if
they will be a good match. Housing and Residence Life encourages you to
take this opportunity to find a roommate. If you do not request a roommate,
Housing and Residence Life staff will match you to someone according to
your answers to key questions regarding smoking and alcohol and the overall
percentage of questions that you had the same answers for.
How do I know if my roommate and I will get along?
Moving away from home and moving in with a roommate is a wonderful
college experience. You and your roommate(s) probably share similar
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concerns. Your first few days on campus will be hectic with unpacking,
setting up your room, and learning about the services that the residence halls
and campus offer. We urge you to take a few minutes prior to moving and
communicate with your new roommate concerning each other’s schedules,
expectations, etc. Calling or writing your roommate prior to coming to school
will give both of you a chance to get to know each other before the two of
you live together. You can also discuss what each of you plan to bring. This
will ensure that your room isn’t crammed with things that can easily be
shared, such as a TV and furniture. Communicating with your roommate prior
to moving in may help lay the foundation for a successful relationship. Once
you move on campus you may also speak with your hall staff about tips on
how to build a positive relationship with your roommate.
What if I don’t like my room assignment or roommate?
We cannot accommodate any room change requests until two weeks after
opening day. Please contact your ACD to request a transfer to another
available space. Please note that available space is extremely limited and we
may not be able to accommodate your request immediately. Also, you will
be expected to attempt to resolve any roommate conflicts before you will be
considered for a room change. Room changes may result in a change in an
adjustment to your student bill depending on the style of room or hall you
move to.
I have concerns with my roommate’s social media/web profile.
May I change my assignment?
Housing & Residence Life makes all assignments without regard to race,
sexual orientation, national origin, religion, and does not make changes of
assignment based on these factors or on any other discriminatory factors.
Eastern Michigan University does not tolerate illegal activity in the residence
halls or apartments. Housing & Residence Life and the EMU Department of
Public Safety are very active in handling underage usage of illegal substances
and monitoring for any illegal activities in the residence halls and apartments.
All roommate concerns will be addressed on a case by case basis.
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What are the dimensions of the residence hall rooms?
Room dimensions can vary building to building. To learn more about your
residence hall’s unique design, visit the
Housing & Residence Life web site:
emich.edu/housing
Can I decorate my room?
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Residents may put memo boards on their
doors, however, to maintain the integrity
and safety of the hallways, all materials
must be flush with the door surface. The
doors may not be written on, and the staff will ask that residents remove all
such markings or have custodial staff do it at the resident’s expense. Giving
the room a personal touch can be fun; however, discretion must be used to
ensure safety and protect the rights of all residents. Decorations that can
be seen from outside of the building should be in good taste. Decorations
should be of such a nature that they would be a credit to the individual,
the hall, and the University. Students are not permitted to alter permanent
fixtures in the room, and painting or wallpapering are also prohibited.
Can I loft or bunk my bed?
Personalizing your living space is an important part of making your room
your home. Lofts kits are available for double rooms in Hill, Hoyt, and Pittman.
All other halls are furnished with specialized or loftable beds.
Residents are not permitted to use lofts other than those provided by
Housing and Residence Life.
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Do I have to clean my own room and
bathroom?
A messy room may cause conflict between
roommates and create an environment attractive
for insects. All residents must keep their rooms safe
and clean, including the bathroom. Removal and
proper disposal of trash is crucial to community
living. It is recommended that roommates and
suitemates work together to determine standards
for cleanliness and schedule for cleaning. The
community bathrooms in Wise Hall are cleaned
daily by members of the housekeeping staff. No
housekeeping services are provided for individual rooms or suite bathrooms
and we suggest purchasing and packing cleaning products before moving
into your new room.om.
Can I bring a pet?
Only fresh water non-flesh eating fish are allowed in the residence halls and
Brown/Munson apartment complexes. However, residents of Cornell Courts
and Westview apartments may have up
to two cats (see policies and procedures
section). Fish tanks should not exceed 10
gallons. This does not apply to residents
who need a service animal as defined on
the Disability Resource Center webpage.
Residents found in violation of this policy
will be instructed to remove their animal
and subject to referral to the University
conduct process.
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Furnishing
Room furnishings may vary slightly between halls and room types; however,
generally each room has one bed, one mattress, one desk, one desk chair, and
one dresser/wardrobe unit per person. A mirror, closet, and overhead light
are standard in most rooms. Some apartments have additional furniture, and
some are contracted unfurnished.
What might I need to bring?
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Do Bring:
• Pillow, bed linens, blanket, mattress pad, towels
• Wise, Buell, Downing, Phelps, Sellers, Walton, Putnam, Hill, Hoyt,
Pittman and the Village (doubles) have extra-long mattresses - 36” X 80”.
• Best has a mixture of regular and extra-long mattresses.
• Hoyt, Hill, Pittman, singles have full size mattresses
• Trash can and trash bags
• General cleaning and laundry supplies
• Toilet paper and facial tissue
• Clothes hangers
• Surge protector (power strips without surge protectors are prohibited)
• Clock
• Razors
• Hair dryers
• Personal computers and Ethernet cable
• School supplies such as scissors, pens, pencils, and stapler
• Safety device for personal computer or laptop
• Cell phone - Please note there are no land line phones. Landline service
can be contracted independently and at student expense through
Comcast.
Things to coordinate with your roommate:
• Television and stereo equipment
• Mini refrigerator - cannot exceed 4 cubic feet or 115 volts (60 cycles AC, 50
watts or 0.5 amps)
• Extra storage baskets and boxes
• Microwave
• Area rug
• Extra chair
• Fan
Please read the Prohibited Items section under Campus Policies & Student
Conduct. Residents will be held responsible for the possession of any
prohibited items. Please note that residents may also be held responsible for
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Please note: if you use hypodermic needles for a medical purpose, you must obtain a Sharps
container from Snow Health Center to dispose of needles.
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Utilities
All residence halls include all utilities (water, electricity, cable, and internet). A
landline phone is not provided but can be purchased.
Temperature Control
During the winter, the temperatures in the residence halls are set between
68-72 degrees (F). If you feel your room is too cool, here are some suggestions
to warm it up:
• If you have a thermostat in your room, make sure it is clear of objects that
may affect its ability to work properly.
• Keep doors and windows closed so warm air stays in the room.
• Position furniture away from windows, outside walls and heating vents.
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If your attempts to warm up your room have not worked, please call the
Physical Plant during working hours at 734.487.3380 or DPS afterhours at
734.487.1222 so someone can come and take a temperature reading of your
room. If the problem continues, a work order will be submitted.
Rooms located in Wise and Downing have an energy efficient temperature
control thermostat. To operate properly you should not have items directly
under or on top of the heater to allow room air to circulate through the
heater. Also, leaving the window open allows the heating to run continuously
and be less efficient in maintaining your comfort level. Periods where heating
systems are in operation follow the University’s heating schedule. Village
rooms have heating and cooling control and they operate similarly to your
home thermostat. Running the air conditioning during cool periods or at its
lowest settings for prolonged periods may cause damage at the expense of
the resident. Do not set your heating and cooling control outside of the 68-72
degree range in the Village.
Cable
Comcast is the University’s cable service provider. Students who live in the
residence halls or university apartments will receive a basic channel line-up
as part of their contract or lease. Students who live in Cornell Courts and
Westview also receive Comcast high speed internet as part of their lease
because ResNet does not extend to those buildings.
Students may also request and pay for premium services and telephone
service. This is done through a direct arrangement with Comcast and
students are responsible for any and all fees and costs associated with the
services.
Students should also report service problems directly to Comcast.
For premium and telephone service requests and to report problems
students should use their Eagle mail account and send the request with a
phone number to: EMU_ServiceRequest@cable.comcast.com
With either type of request make sure to leave your contact number and full
name. If your request requires a visit to your room or apartment you will have
to be there when Comcast arrives to perform the work. For premium service
requests, be specific on what type of service you are seeking, such as HD TV,
On Demand, etc. A service representative will respond regarding availability
and billing options. All premium service requests represent an agreement
between Comcast and the customer separate from the basic service the
University offer.
Air conditioners are prohibited in most residence halls. See the Campus
Policies section for exceptions.
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Internet
Housing & Residence Life and the Division of Information Technology
provide each residence hall room with a wired high-speed connection to the
Residence Hall Network. While a wireless network is provided in many areas
of the residence halls, it is not the primary way students will be connecting
to the network in the Village. To connect to the network, the computer must
have an updated antivirus program. If you do not have one, please visit:
emich.edu/it/passwords/computing/antivirus
For updated information or assistance with ResNet, please visit: emich.edu/it/
network/resnet/ on the Web, or call the IT Help Desk at 734.487.2120.
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All rooms in Phelps, Sellers, Walton, Putnam, Best, Buell, Downing, Wise, and
The Towers (Hill, Hoyt, Pittman) have in-room wireless as do many of the
common areas in our residence halls. Routers are not allowed in wireless
halls. Residents of The Village, Brown, Munson, Cornell Courts, Westview, 600
W. Forest, and 601 W. Forest apartments may bring their own access points/
routers.
Residents at Cornell Courts, Westview, 600 W. Forest and 601 W. Forest
locations will be issued a Comcast Cable Inc. modem from the Housing and
Residence Life staff. This modem will provide access to high-speed internet
service at those locations. Residents are responsible for this equipment and
can be charged for damaged and/or missing equipment at the time moveout.
Garbage Disposal
In the Apartment Complexes, there are garbage disposals in each kitchen.
To use the disposal, residents should first scrape remaining food from their
dishes into a wastebasket.
Residents may be billed for replacement or cleaning out of the garbage
disposals and/or drains when they have been misused.
Residents should dispose of food grease by pouring into a disposable
container and placing the container into the trash dumpster. Grease dumped
into drains leads to drain pipe blockage.
Here are some general tips for maintaining a working garbage disposal:
• Do grind food waste only with a strong flow of cold water. Allow cold
water to continue for about 15 seconds after grinding is complete.
• Do grind ice cubes as a scouring agent to clean inside the grind chamber.
• Do flush disposal for cleaning. To flush the disposal, allow the disposal
and cold water to continue to run after the grinding ends and/or after
draining the sink of dishwater. Some detergents are caustic; flushing will
pass such material into the drain line without disposal damage.
• Do not use hot water when grinding food waste. Hot water can be
drained into the
disposal between
grinding periods.
• Do not grind extremely
fibrous materials like
cornhusks, celery,
artichokes or pea pods
to avoid drain blockage.
• Do not put rice in the
disposal. Rice tends to
expand in the drain and
cause blockage.
• Do not put your hand
in the disposal at any time, for any reason. If you drop something into the
garbage disposal, unplug the unit and use tongs to retrieve the item.
Over-dumping of food items into the garbage disposal can lead to the
machine and drain lines becoming clogged.
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Mail Service
Keys and Keycards
Each residence hall and apartment provides mail service (incoming and
outgoing) for every resident. United States mail is distributed to student
mailboxes, Monday through
Saturday. Residents must use
their mail keys to obtain their
mail. Office staff will not take
your mail out of your mailbox
for you. Other special items
(e.g., flowers, candy, packages,
flyers) may be delivered to the
front desk for distribution.
Your Eagle OneCard is the required official University identification card. All
students must go to EMUEagleOne.com to activate their card. An activated
Eagle OneCard is used for the following:
• Access into residence halls
• Student access to their financial refund from the University
• Accessing meal plans
• Use of the library, computer labs, Rec/IM
• Admittance to sporting events
Packages and letters should be
addressed with the following information:
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Room # Building Name
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Please do not have “Eastern Michigan University” written on your mailing
address since this sends it to the general mailroom and will delay it getting
to your hall. For example, mail for a resident of 100 Downing Hall would be
written in this manner after their name:
To report your card lost or stolen, log on to EMUEagleOne.com or contact
Higher One Customer Service at 1.877.436.8663. Eagle Card Services is
located in Pierce Hall room 201. Each resident will be given a hall specific
sticker that must be affixed to the Eagle OneCard. The sticker is required and
will be used to show residency within a building. A replacement fee will be
charged to the resident’s student account. Students should expect additional
verification and delay gaining entry to the residence halls when missing a hall
sticker.
For room access, residents will be given a brass room key or plastic keycard
(and in some halls, a mailbox key, a bedroom key, and/or a bathroom key) at
the time they check into their residence hall or apartment.
100 Downing Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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Lockouts
Work Orders
In the event of a lockout, residents may check out a loaner key/keycard from
the front desk, during normal desk hours. If a resident is locked out of their
room after the desk closes, the RA on duty should be contacted. For residents
of Cornell Courts and Westview, contact DPS for lockouts at 734-487-1222
and a member of Housing and Residence Life staff will be sent to provide
assistance.
Residents may submit work orders electronically at:
emich.edu/physplant/requests/workorders
Residents that are locked out of their room will be given access to their room,
free of charge, one time for the academic year. For each lockout thereafter or
use of a loaner key, you will be charged $20. After three loaner keys/keycards
have been issued, a work order may be automatically issued to change the
lock and the lock change fee will be billed directly to the resident’s student
account. Loaner keys and cards issued must be returned within 48 hours of
the lockout or a lock change will be submitted and billed to the resident’s
student account ($10 fee will be assessed for the unreturned card). Three lock
outs or loaner keys within a 60 day period will result in a lock change billed to
the resident’s student account.
To ensure safety, residents must report keys that are lost or stolen to the
front desk or RA on duty immediately. A lock change will be requested and
the student’s account will be billed. Keys/keycards are issued to the resident
only. Residents cannot give their keys/keycard to friends, family members or
guests. Likewise, staff will not issue loaner keys to anyone but the resident.
Supplies & Games
Residence hall front desks provide items such as vacuum cleaners, brooms,
mops, pails, and games. Residents must present their state issued ID card
as a form of identification in order to check out these items. Toilet tissue is
provided free of charge at every front desk.
In an emergency, Physical Plant can be contacted during normal business
hours (8am to 5pm) at 734.487.3380. For night or weekend emergencies,
call DPS at 734.487.1222. The timeline for service is based upon the need,
the severity of the problem, the amount of time needed for repairs, and the
availability of staff. While some damage is normal wear and tear, completing
a work order does not exempt you from paying for appropriate repairs if you
are responsible for the damages. For common spaces, there is at least one
full-time custodian in each residence hall and apartment who is responsible
for keeping the lounges, laundry rooms, kitchenettes, and other public areas
clean and in good repair. Lost keys, replacement furniture, and some other
items may be referred to the front desk or the Area Complex Director.
Maintenance workers employed or contracted by Eastern Michigan University may enter
occupied rooms during the course of their work. This includes but is not limited to emergency
maintenance or the completion of work orders. Please note that the submission of a work
order constitutes permission for maintenance staff to enter a room and access any area
necessary for the completion of their work.
Trash Removal
All trash must be placed in designated garbage rooms, trash dumpsters,
and/or recycling bins. Trash should never be left in stairwells or hallways or
outside of buildings. Residents can be billed for trash removal by Housing
and Residence Life staff if trash is not properly disposed.Trash left outside
overnight can draw stray animals and insects into the halls and apartments.
Residents can help reduce problems with trash by keeping garbage room
and dumpster doors closed.
Fee Schedule
The following tables represent various types of cleaning, repair, or
maintenance for which Housing and Residence Life may bill a resident.
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Safety, Security, & Emergency Procedures
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Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Area Police Officers (APO)
The Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety is charged with
enforcing laws on campus and coordinating campus safety. All officers are
fully sworn law enforcement personnel. Departmental information can be
found at emich.edu/publicsafety/police/
The Department of Public Safety sponsors police officers within three of the
residence hall complexes: Best, Downing, Buell, Wise, Walton/Putnam, and
Phelps/Sellers. Each police officer maintains regular office hours within each
complex.
The Department of Public Safety is staffed 24/7. EMU Police Officers duties
include organizing security and public safety activities which enhance
the quality of campus life, protect life,
property, and individual rights.
Students are welcome to call or stop in during the designated office hours.
Walton/Putnam, Phelps/Sellers APO: 734.487.8096 (Located in Putnam) Best,
Downing, Buell, Wise APO: 734.487.5867 (Located in Downing) Hill, Pittman,
Hoyt, Village; (Located in Hoyt hall)
Notify campus police immediately for all
emergencies: 734.487.1222
Crime Prevention Specialist
Become familiar with locations of
campus Emergency Assistance Stations
and Kiosk emergency telephones.
Be mindful of Daily Crime Summaries, Crime Reports, Statistics, and Campus
Alerts at: emich.edu/publicsafety
The Annual Security Report is available at: emich.edu/publicsafety/police/
documents/current_yearly_crime_stats.pdf
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The Department of Public Safety crime officer, in collaboration with residence
hall staff, provides awareness through programs and other activities in the
residence halls. The office can be reached at 734.487.0987
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SEEUS (Campus Escort Service)
The Department of Public Safety
sponsors an evening escort service
called Student Eyes and Ears for
University Safety (SEEUS). You may
obtain a walking or mobile escort to
and from any location on campus. To
contact SEEUS, call 734.487.3387
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Marking Personal Items
Reporting Crime and Suspicious Activity
To ensure the students, staff, and faculty of Eastern Michigan University the
maximum protection from burglary and theft, the Department of Public
Safety encourages you to mark your property, as it will assist in the recovery
of stolen property.
It is important to report all thefts, regardless of value, as soon as possible
to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and then to the residence hall
staff. You may go to the Department of Public Safety in person or call DPS
at 734.487.1222. Depending on the situation, an officer may be sent to the
scene. You may request a copy of the theft report for insurance purposes.
The following tips can help you protect your valuable items:
• Engravers are available at the Department of Public Safety.
• Do not use your Social Security number. Law enforcement agencies
cannot track this number because of the restrictions placed upon the
release of Social Security information
by the federal government
• Do not use your driver’s license
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Small items of jewelry or items unsuitable
for marking should be permanently
recorded by taking a photograph and
writing a brief description of the object
on the back of the picture, along with the
date of purchase and the item’s value. This
will aid in the recovery of the item and
allow a more accurate description in the
event of loss.
Property bearing the manufacturer’s serial numbers should also be marked
since many of these numbers are not truly distinctive. There may be an entire
series of the very same item bearing the same serial number as yours. This
number should be recorded, however, since it will provide an additional
means of identifying the property should it become lost or stolen.
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Emergency Situations
the event of an emergency requiring evacuation of the building, such as a
fire alarm, residents should exit via the nearest doorway. Do not use elevators
during an emergency. Upon exiting the building, residents should proceed to
the designated meeting location. Residents will receive further instructions
upon arrival. The designated meeting locations for each residence hall are
listed below:
Best Hall
Primary: Grassy area next to Alexander Music Hall.
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors
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Wise Hall – Wise Hall will be closed for renovations during the 2015-2016
school year.
Primary: Eastern Eateries, Front entrance
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
Buell Hall
Primary: Gazebo at University Park
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the ground floor tunnel and corridors
if it is safe to do so
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Downing Hall
Primary: Gazebo at University Park
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the ground floor tunnel and corridors
if it is safe to do so
Phelps Hall
Primary: Sidewalk east of University Park
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
Sellers Hall
Primary: Sidewalk east of University Park
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
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Walton Hall
Primary: Sidewalk east of University Park
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
Putnam Hall
Primary: Sidewalk east of University Park
Secondary (Indoors): Bowen Field House
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
The Village
Primary: Southwest Corner of Green Lot 2
Secondary (Indoors): Student Center
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors avoiding
the windows on either end of the building.
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Hill Hall
Primary: Sidewalk north of Hoyt running along Oakwood
Secondary (Indoors): Student Center
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
Hoyt Hall
Primary: Mayhew Lot
Secondary (Indoors): Student Center
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
Pittman Hall
Primary: Mayhew Lot
Secondary (Indoors): Student Center
Will shelter in place in the floor corridors.
Extended emergency shelter is in the Student Center for all halls.
In all facilities, the higher floor residents will move to the lower floors if it is
safe to do so.
Instant Text Alerts with RAVE
Sign up for EMU’s emergency alert text program to receive Emergency Text
Alerts at www.getrave.com. Check my.emich e-mail announcement for
campus alerts. The alerts will provide real-time information as a text message
to your cell phone in the event of an emergency. You will also receive the
same text via e-mail.
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The Student Conduct Code and University Disciplinary Process may be
accessed online at emich.edu/studentconduct/ and applies to all students
regardless of class level, place of residence or group affiliation, when they are
in or around the residence halls.
Residential Disciplinary Process
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The discipline process generally starts with an incident report or police
report, filed by any member of the Eastern Michigan University Community.
The report will contain a possible violation of Housing & Residence Life or
Dining Services policy and/or the Student Conduct Code. Student Conduct
and Community Standards (SCCS) staff review incident and police reports
daily and based on the information contained in the reports, decide what
to do next. Having an incident reported does not necessarily mean that
a student will be charged with a violation of the Student Conduct Code
or receive a disciplinary sanction. The report provides the SCCS staff with
information from which to decide if a discussion with the resident is
necessary. The SCCS may then meet with the involved student(s) to discuss
the incident and take appropriate action, as authorized by the department,
based on the facts of the case.
Violations of policy in the residence halls may be responded to in a number
of ways:
The SCCS staff may determine after reading a report that the student was
not involved in a potential violation and may decide to “close” the incident
without issuing charges.If the SCCS staff determines that the student may
have been involved in a violation of the Student Conduct Code, they or
their designee will send a charge letter asking the student(s) to contact that
staff member within three business days to address this incident. (Failure to
schedule or attend a meeting will result in a decision being made in your
absence based on the information available to the staff member which
may result in a sanction(s) being issued.) During the meeting, the SCCS
staff will present the information that was provided (i.e., incident report
or DPS report), explain the rights and options to the student and offer the
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student the opportunity to provide additional information. From ALL the
information provided, the SCCS staff then makes a decision of responsible
or not responsible, and, if applicable, an appropriate sanction(s) is assigned.
(Please see section VI of the Student Conduct code for more information on
possible sanctions) The student then has an opportunity to either accept
responsibility and the sanctions offered or they may decide not to accept and
move forward with the Conduct Process.
We have condensed the Conduct Process for the Guide to Campus Living,
for the complete process please refer to the Policies Affecting You at EMU or
online at emich.edu/studentconduct/
The following list represents policies for the residential communities on
campus.
Air Conditioner Policy
Only residents of Cornell Courts, Westview and the 601 West Forest property
may have air conditioners (AC) installed. To maintain a safe environment, a
few specific regulations must be followed.
• Only EMU Physical Plant may install air conditioning units
• One installation and one uninstallation will be performed free of
charge. Any further services regarding the unit (including installation,
uninstallation, and repair) will be done at the expense of its owner.
• 601 West Forest residents may install air conditioners only in approved
locations.
• Westview residents may have two air conditioners in a two-bedroom
unit while maintaining the BTU limit described below. One-bedroom
apartments are only permitted one air conditioner.
• Cornell Courts residents must use the small window under the living
room picture window and/or the kitchen window. Residents in Cornell
Courts are responsible to keep the walkways/sidewalks in front of
their apartments clear of moss/mold that forms as a result of their air
conditioner usage.
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Air conditioning units may not exceed 10,000 BTUs where one unit per
apartment is allowed. Where two AC units are allowed, the combined
maximum is 15,000 BTUs.
If an AC unit is removed for storage, it should be stored in the apartment and/
or in your storage unit where applicable. Areas such as walkways, balconies,
and/or laundry room common areas are not approved locations for storing
AC units. Electrical connections should have a UL approved AC extension
cord when necessary. Units should be plugged directly into the wall sockets
or in a surge protector with no other electrical devices plugged into them.
Please note:
• Brown/Munson residents may not install a window air conditioner.
• 600 West Forest residents may not install additional air conditioners.
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Alcohol Consumption - Age of the Room Rule
In order to promote a safe and healthy living and learning environment,
residents who are of the legal drinking age are not permitted to consume
alcohol in the presence of minors (those under the age of 21). Residents
who are of the legal drinking age are permitted to consume alcohol in their
private rooms, suites, or apartments with their door closed. The age of the
youngest resident present determines whether alcohol is permitted in the
room.
Common Sources of Alcohol
In order to promote a safe and healthy living and learning environment,
common sources of alcohol (e.g. keg, trashcan, multiple cases, etc.) are not
permitted in the residence halls or apartments.
Empty Alcohol Containers
The possession of empty alcohol containers by residents under the age
of 21 is not permitted in the residence halls or apartments for any reason.
Underage residents found to be possessing these items may be asked to
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remove the items and may be referred for disciplinary action.
Bed Bugs
Bed bug infestations are a very serious situation that can spread easily from
room to room, vehicle, classroom, and home. At the start of each academic
year, all vacant Eastern Michigan University residence hall rooms and
apartments are certified bed bug free through the use of careful inspection
and professional pest control service animal.
Eastern Michigan University provides aggressive treatment when alerted
to the potential of bed bugs in a residence hall room or apartment. All
residents affected are required to follow prescribed preparation checklists
and minimize risk of re-infestation. In the event of a bedbug infestation
during the term of the resident’s contract, Eastern Michigan University will
undertake eradication to the residence hall room or apartment, including
the appliances and fixtures. The resident shall be solely responsible for all
bedbug eradication with respect to his/her personal property. Failure by
the resident to comply with preparation instructions or a re-infestation of a
room by resident or guest will result in conduct charges and billing for cost of
eradication services.
Housing & Residence Life highly discourages bringing furniture of unknown
origins or furniture which has been out of the possession of the resident.
Secondhand furniture can be a contributor to bed bug infestation.
Bicycles
Each complex has bicycle racks for securing bicycles. We recommend you
use a high quality U-style lock through the frame and wheel to make theft as
difficult as possible. Bicycles (non-motorized) may be brought into your living
space, but cannot be left on balconies or stairwells for any period of time;
they are considered a safety hazard in these locations.
Bicycles that are improperly stored or chained to something other than a
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bicycle rack may be removed and put into 30-day storage. In the event that
bicycles are abandoned, they may be removed during periodic maintenance
of the bicycle racks.
Bicycles removed by the University will be held for 30 days and disposed of if
not claimed. Housing and Residence Life is not responsible for lost, damaged,
or stolen bicycles.
Children’s Toys
Large toys should be stored under the staircases in Cornell Courts and not
be chained to balconies and guardrails. Westview residents may store items
directly outside their apartment. In all complexes, the items stored outdoors
should be labeled with both the resident’s last name and apartment number.
Items must not impede accessibility to the apartment or passage around the
building.
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Doors & Locks
For the safety and security of all residents, altering door locks in any way is
prohibited. This includes but is not limited to changing locks, adding locks,
and altering locking mechanisms. Any work performed on locks must be
completed by the Physical Plant.
Falsifying Work Orders
The Physical Plant prioritizes the order in which work orders are completed.
Exaggerating the severity of a facilities issue in an attempt to expedite the
process is prohibited.
Similarly, residents who misrepresent the source of a facilities issue in an
attempt to avoid being assessed replacement/maintenance costs may be
documented and forwarded to Student Conduct and Community Standards
for review.
Fire Safety
rooms thoroughly at the time they
move out. Failure to clean adequately
upon move-out may result in
additional cleaning charges. In cases
where roommates share a space,
cleaning charges will be billed equally
after both residents have completed
their move-out process. In situations where one resident moves out before
the other, we will assign charges to whom is responsible, if both residents
agree in writing on how to divide the charges. However, such charges will not
be split if there are any other charges on the account for past due accounts
and/or damage charges. Charges are listed on the rates and fees schedule.
Fire Alarms
Whenever a fire alarm sounds in any residence hall, you are required to
evacuate the building immediately. Failure to evacuate is a violation of
Ypsilanti city ordinance and subjects you to arrest and/or disciplinary action.
Upon hearing the alarm you should:
• Open blinds
• Turn off all room lights (if applicable)
• Close and lock your door
For the safety and security of all residents, staff, and first-responders, EMU
requires that all residents exit the building within 3 minutes of an alarm
sounding.
State fire laws prohibit the use of elevators for fire evacuation. Individuals
must remain outside of the building until the Area Complex Director or the
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Department of Public Safety makes an “all clear” determination.
Fire Equipment
Firefighting equipment is located throughout the residence hall for your
protection. It is against state law and University policy to use this equipment
for any purpose other than extinguishing fires. Residents will be given
information pertaining to the fire alarm and evacuation procedures for the
hall in which they reside, and the University will hold fire drills to acquaint
residents with the fire evacuation procedures. When an alarm is sounded, all
residents are required to exit the building.
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Pulling false fire alarms, causing a fire, tampering with or misusing fire alarm
systems, interfering with firefighters, and tampering with or removing
firefighting equipment (smoke sensors, fire extinguishers, etc.) are violations
of the housing contract, Student Conduct Code, and state law. Offenders
may be removed from on-campus housing, prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law, and referred to student conduct and community standards for
disciplinary action.
Fire Egress
Residents of 600 and 601 W. Forest are responsible for keeping fire egresses
clear and accessible.
Door Closers
Every residence hall door opening onto a hallway or the outside is fitted
with an automatic door closer. Door closers are mandated by the State Fire
Marshall. Tampering with or removing a door closer is prohibited
Grills
Residents in Cornell Courts and Westview are allowed to have gas-powered
grills. Residents must follow the appropriate usage guidelines to ensure
safety. All grills must be stored outside of the apartment, but cannot be
secured to the railings, nor attached to the building. Grills may not be stored
and/or used on balconies. The grill must be located far enough away from
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the building that it does not cause damage to the building and/or any other
property.
Residents need to inspect the valves, gauges and hoses on propane grills to
make sure that they are not leaking propane gas. Residents must close the
valve on propane tanks when they are not in use. Charcoal grills are strictly
prohibited.
Guests
You are welcome to invite friends and family (18 and over) to visit you! Please
be aware that your guests are expected to abide by all of the EMU and
housing policies. If your guests are found in violation of policies, you may
be held responsible for their actions. If you open the door for someone, that
person becomes your guest and you are to escort them at all times while they
are in the hall. If you open the door for others and leave them alone in the
building, you are still responsible for the behavior of that person.
Residents are allowed up to three (3) guests per person, per night.
Roommates should discuss visitors and be in agreement on guests and
visitation. Residents with guests and their Roommates and Suitemates
reserve the right to ask guests to leave. Guests may stay up to three
consecutive days or no more than six days per month in the residence halls.
Overnight guests are not permitted in first year halls during Orientation and
finals weeks.
Guests need to be signed in properly during the hours of Nightwatch and
must present a state ID card, driver’s license, military ID, passport, or other
government-issued identification with intact pictures and birthdays, to
gain admittance after 10 p.m., when the hall closes, or when requested by
staff members. Library cards, high school or other University IDs are not
acceptable IDs for guests. On campus students who are visiting a residence
hall or apartment where they do not reside or off campus visitors must be
escorted by a resident of the visited building at all times. If a violation of
policy takes place by a guest in a residential room, the resident(s) of that
room can be held responsible for the guest’s violation under this policy.
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Non-EMU guests must be at least 18 years of age or older unless approved by
the professional staff of Housing & Residence Life. Generally, this only is for
such events as the RHA’s Lil’ Sibs Weekend traditionally held in February or
March.
Health & Infectious Disease Policy
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When many people live in close quarters, such as university residence halls,
certain infections can spread very easily. The medical professionals at Snow
Health Center (487.1122) here on campus are doing everything possible to
keep you safe from infections. The Housing & Residence Life Staff work with
the staff at University Health Services on contagious diseases and quarantine
procedures. You may contact these individuals or the Chief of Medical Staff
at University Health Services in Snow Health Center with questions about
this information or other illnesses. Please remember that there are people
on campus who do not have good immune systems. If they are exposed
to certain infections that do not seem severe (like chickenpox), they could
become seriously ill.
HIV/AIDS Policy
Eastern Michigan University acknowledges its responsibility to promote
a safe, healthy, and supportive campus community. AIDS has become a
global health issue. Eastern Michigan University endorses the position of the
American College Health Association that the primary response should be
educational. HIV/AIDS literature is available at various locations including
Snow Health Center. Free, anonymous testing and counseling is available at
specified times through the Wellness Center located in Snow Health Center.
If an employee or student has HIV/AIDS-related concerns, that individual
may consult medical personnel, the Wellness Center staff or Counseling
Services staff at Snow Health Center. Educational programs and counseling
programs are offered on campus. Appropriate referrals will be made to
community agencies as necessary. Information concerning HIV/AIDS-related
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issues relative to any member of the campus community will be handled in a
sensitive manner to protect confidentiality and to prevent the misuse of such
information. Housing assignments are done in conjunction with University
Policies and under national guidelines. Housing & Residence Life staff will be
available for further advice and referral.
Key, Keycard, & ID Security
A safe and secure residence hall environment is the goal of Eastern Michigan
Housing & Residence Life. As a resident, it is your personal responsibility to
exercise precaution both in and out of the residence halls. Keeping room
doors locked at all times, not allowing strangers into your room, suite or
hall, and reporting strange people or activities to residence hall staff or the
Department of Public Safety are just a few of the ways that you can be safe on
campus.
Lending keys or student IDs to anyone is prohibited. Additionally, entrance
to any student room is by invitation only. Entering without invitation is
prohibited. Residents must identify themselves when asked by University
Housing & Residence Life staff members (including RAs & NWPs) acting in
the performance of their duties. The preferred form of identification shall
be a current, valid, and intact University identification card with hall specific
sticker, or another state ID or federally issued identification. Residents and
guests may not enter opposite gender bathroom and shower facilities in halls
with community bathrooms.
Lounges & Meeting Spaces
Residence hall lounges and lobbies are for the use of residence hall students.
Residence hall staff, Community Council, and approved academic classes
have first priority for use of lounges and conference rooms.
Approved groups may use lounges for programs that are open to only the
residents of that complex. The group must contact the Area Complex Director
to coordinate such events and are required to seek co-sponsorship with one
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of the building’s Resident Advisors, Graduate Hall Directors, or Area Complex
Director. Hall lounges are not open to the public, and the use of a lounge is
not guaranteed.
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendment of 1989, which prohibit
controlled substances on campus. The use or possession of marijuana is not
permitted within the residence halls or apartments for any reason.
Groups and their sponsors will be held accountable for damages or service
charges as a result of their use of the lounge. This includes but is not limited
to extra time spent by custodial staff cleaning the lounge and charges for
broken, damaged, or missing furniture and equipment. Housing & Residence
Life has the right to deny facility use to any group that has caused a
disturbance or not followed established policies in the past. The professional
hall staff (Area Complex Director and Graduate Hall Director) reserve the right
to end an event if policies or procedures are violated.
Motor Vehicle Operation & Parking
For the use and enjoyment of the community, residents and/or guests may
not remove furniture from lounges for any reason.
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the likelihood that students who require emergency medical assistance as
a result of high risk alcohol consumption will seek and receive the medical
attention they need. The Michigan medical amnesty law is designed to
promote responsible decisions and protects minors from receiving a minor
in possession charge if they seek medical help for themselves or another
person. For more information on the medical amnesty policy, contact The
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
Medicinal Marijuana Use on Campus
Under the current alcohol and other drug policy, EMU has a zero tolerance
policy regarding marijuana usage or possession on campus, even in the case
of a licensed patient under Michigan Medical Marijuana Act of 2008 (MMMA).
Although the act allows patients to possess and consume limited amounts of
marijuana for certain medical conditions, the state law conflicts with federal
laws. Because EMU is subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the
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EMU Parking regulations require all residents to purchase a parking hangtag
for their vehicle. All hangtags must be purchased at the Parking Department
located in the Public Safety building at 1200
Oakwood. Residents must have picture identification to purchase hangtags.
Residents of Cornell Courts and Westview are allowed one vehicle per
resident of legal driving age.
Vehicles must remain in working order with proper vehicle registration and
current vehicle license. Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to
limit any work on vehicles that is deemed a safety and/or health concern.
Residents may do limited work on vehicles, such as topping off fluid levels,
changing air filters or windshield wipers, etc. Residents are advised that
vehicles may not be raised on jacks (with the exception of changing a flat
tire), and that they may not do work that requires any part replacement and/
or changing of fluids.
Guests of residents should go to the Parking Department to secure guest
passes for all guest vehicles. Vehicles parked without either an apartment
hangtag or guest pass will be ticketed. Enforcement is 24 hours per day.
Brown and Munson Resident hangtags are valid in the Parking Structure.
There is overflow parking in the Oakwood Lot South during the posted times
when the lot is open.
Personal Property Insurance
The University does not assume responsibility for, or carry insurance
covering the personal property of students. Students desiring protection are
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advised to check for coverage provided by existing family policies or make
arrangements to purchase their own policies. The Housing & Residence
Life website may also list insurance providers. Experience in various college
campuses throughout the United States has shown that marking valuable
property with a distinctive identifying number has reduced the incidence of
burglary and theft within those campus communities.
Pet Policy
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Only fresh water non-flesh eating fish are allowed in the residence halls or
university apartments. Fish tanks should not exceed 10 gallons. This does
not apply to residents who need a service animal as defined on the Disability
Resource Center webpage. Residents found in violation of this policy will be
instructed to remove their animal and subject to referral to the University
conduct process. Additionally, residents of Cornell Courts and Westview
Apartments may have one or two cats, provided that they are listed on the
contract.
Residents of Cornell Courts and Westview are permitted to have up to two (2)
cats for a fee. If a resident has a confirmed booking/assignment to live Cornell
Courts or Westview and indicate they will be bringing a pet cat, they will be
billed an additional $100 per semester. If they bring a pet cat and do not
register the pet with Housing and Residence Life, they will be retroactively
billed an additional $200 per semester for the term of your contract. Cats may
only be kept with the consent of all residents of an apartment. The owner
of the cat(s) will be responsible for any applicable cleaning fees or damages
relating to the cat(s). Both residents must confirm their agreement by filling
out the applicable paperwork with Housing and Residence Life.
Housing and Residence Life reserves the right to immediately remove a pet
from a University residence hall or apartment when it is determined that the
pet is abandoned and/or abused and turn it over to an appropriate animal
care agency.
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Power Strips, Extension Cords, & Holiday Lights
Power strips without circuit breakers are prohibited (only surge protectors are
allowed). Power strip cords must be 6 feet or less in total length, and must be
UL certified. The use of extension cords is prohibited.
In order to ensure safety from potential electrical hazards, holiday lights may
only be used under the following conditions:
Holiday lights may only be used for their intended purpose of decorative,
seasonal use; not as an alternative light source or year-round use.
Holiday lights must be in working condition, and UL certified.
LED lights are highly recommended.
The use of holiday lights does not alter the prohibition of extension cords or
non-artificial holiday decorations.
Residents are permitted to use holiday lights during the period starting the
first Monday following the Thanksgiving break through the first Sunday after
the first full week of the Winter Semester.
Prohibited Activities
Actions that endanger the health, safety, or welfare of a person or group are
prohibited. For the safety of the community, athletic activities in a common
area of a residence hall or apartment are prohibited. This includes, but is
not limited to: sports, riding of bicycles, rollerblading or roller skating, skate
boarding or other similar behavior within the hallways or rooms. Gambling
is not allowed. Guests must follow any reasonable request of Department of
Public Safety and Housing & Residence Life staff acting in the performance
of their duties. Students are expected to refrain from language and behavior
that is abusive or threatening.
Aiding or abetting another person in committing an act that violates the
Student Conduct Code or State of Michigan law is prohibited, and residents
and guests should make an effort to discourage another person from
engaging in prohibited behavior and/or to report a violation of which one
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Public Entrance Security
has knowledge.
Prohibited Items
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These items are not allowed:
• Routers (For residents of Best, Wise, Buell, Downing, Phelps, Sellers,
Walton, Putnam, and The Towers)
• Pools of any type
• Pets, except for freshwater non-flesh eating varieties in 10 gallons or less
(except for Cornell Courts and Westview apartments).
• Waterbeds
• Halogen lamps
• Candles and incense
• George Foreman grills, induction cook tops, hot plates, toasters, electric
woks, candle warmers, and other direct heat source appliances.
• **Microwaves and coffee pots are allowed.
• Extension cords
• Live Holiday trees
• Drapes
• Space heaters
• Air conditioners*
• Weapons, whether decorative, collectible, or otherwise. This includes lookalikes and non-functioning replicas.
• Airsoft guns and paintball guns
Linking multiple surge protectors is prohibited. The ACD or GHD has the
authority to remove all illegal or potentially dangerous electrical devices.
All University residence hall and apartment entrance doors are locked
24 hours. Any University student, staff, or faculty member may use their
University I.D. to access the hall lobbies during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. From 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., only residential students have access to
the halls. Residents must present their University ID with hall specific sticker.
Guests must present a state ID card, driver’s license, military ID, passport or
other government-issued identification with intact pictures and birthdays, to
gain admittance after 10 p.m. or when the hall closes. Library cards and high
school or other University IDs are not acceptable IDs for guests. Residents are
responsible for escorting guests in and out of the hall at all times. Each hall
maintains a 24-hour escort policy for guests.
Each resident assumes individual responsibility for entrance to the building
during security hours and for securing the doors behind him or her. During
night security hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., residents should exit
through a designated door if one has been specified. Failure to comply with
this policy may result in disciplinary action. Do not prop open outside doors,
and make sure doors latch behind you when passing through. Residents
and their guests are only permitted to exit through doors designated as
emergency exits in the event of an emergency. Residents are not allowed
to enter the building through emergency exits under any circumstances. All
residence halls (except the Village) have closed circuit TV monitoring in the
lobbies. The Eateries may be accessed via Sellers and Walton halls from 7am
to close.
Please note that The Village, Brown, Munson, Cornell Courts, Westview, 600 W.
Forest, and 601 W. Forest do not have nightwatch services.
*Excluding Cornell Courts, Westview, and 601 W. Forest apartments. This
does not apply to residents who have an accommodation approved by
the Disability Resource Center. In this case, the unit may not be window
mounted, but must be portable and self-contained (see Campus Policies
section regarding AC installation).
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Quiet Hours & Courtesy Hours
an individual’s right to sleep, study, read, etc.
Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. Reasonable requests by fellow
residents or staff to lower noise levels within a room or public area should be
honored at all times.
Regular quiet hours in all residence halls are: Sunday-Thursday 10 p.m. to 10
a.m. and Friday-Saturday midnight-noon. During final exam week, 24-hour
quiet hours take effect. Residents who interfere with the rights of others to
sleep and study may face immediate suspension from the residence halls.
Removal from Campus Housing
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Students residing on campus are required to follow all University policies
and must comply with requests or instructions provided by Housing &
Residence Life staff members or other University Officials. In the instances
in which a resident’s continued presence in on-campus housing jeopardizes
the health, safety, welfare, or poses a significant disruption to the on-campus
housing community, the Director of Housing & Residence Life or their
designee reserves the right to remove the resident or guest from the halls or
apartments on a temporary or permanent basis.
Room Entry
The University is respectful of and committed to the protection of the
student’s right to privacy. The University also has responsibility to ensure that
the welfare of people on campus, the educational and service functions of
the University and the property of the University receive adequate attention
and protection. Therefore, the University reserves the right to enter all
residence hall rooms during the entire school year.
Residence hall staff shall not enter a resident’s room without permission of
the resident, unless under conditions of immediate and serious threat to the
safety or wellbeing of persons or property. Under such conditions, a staff
member may enter a student’s room whether the residents are present or
not. Staff may also enter into a student’s room if the student is not present to
eliminate disruptive noise from electrical sound equipment that may violate
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If upon entering a room, a staff member observes a policy violation or illegal
substance in plain view, the staff member will notify his or her supervisor
and the object may be removed. The student may also be referred for judicial
and/or legal action.
Service Animal Policy
Housing & Residence Life (HRL) works with the Disability Resource Center
(DRC) to coordinate for students with disabilities accommodations that
impact one’s living situation. The DRC staff meets with the student, assesses
the situation and consults with HRL regarding reasonable accommodations
when appropriate.
Reasonable and appropriate accommodations depend upon the disability,
the housing environment, and the steps necessary to create equal access for
one’s living situation. Requested accommodations need not be coordinated
if it is deemed unreasonable and/or if alternative accommodations are
available. Please be advised that single rooms are reserved for individuals
with specific living needs and for whom living with a roommate is not
viable. The housing accommodation process considers access for living
purposes only and not for other aspects of the college experience, such as
studying. There are many options on campus where a student can study in an
environment suitable for one’s situation.
Students who are bringing service animals to campus do not need to contact
the DRC or Housing & Residence Life but it is highly recommended to ease
everyone’s transition. A service animal means any dog (or miniature horse)
that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of
an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric,
intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild
or domestic, trained or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes
of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be
directly related to the handler’s disability. Animal waste must be disposed
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of properly, animals need to be on a leash at all times, and the University’s
facilities cannot be used for cleaning or grooming. The staff in HRL are
available for consultation. Please note that service animals are not the same
as therapy/comfort pets and requests/accommodations should go through
the DRC. Any animal on campus must be under the control of their owner at
all times.
For additional information, see ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
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Requests for on-campus living accommodations should be made to the
DRC as soon as possible. As more and more housing spaces are assigned to
all students, fewer reasonable accommodation options may be available.
Students should schedule an appointment with the DRC or initiate an email
or phone conversation to discuss further. The DRC is located in 240 Student
Center, the phone number is (734) 487-2470, and the email address is drc@
emich.edu. Students are encouraged to complete the Housing
Accommodation Request Form prior to contacting the DRC but this can be
done during the conversation as well.
Tobacco Free
As of July 1, 2015, the EMU campus has adopted a
tobacco free policy. Under the policy, all smoking and
the use of tobacco products in or on all university
owned, operated or leased buildings, facilities and
grounds, including vehicles is prohibited. The policy
extends to any sidewalk that cuts through the campus
or between buildings, and extends up to the perimeter
sidewalks bordering the exterior of campus. As a
result, all smoking and the use of tobacco products in
any university-owned residence hall or apartment is
prohibited.
For more information on the tobacco free policy, please visit emich.edu/
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Solicitation & Posting
Posting Information
Any information that is to be posted in more than one residence hall must
be approved by either the Director of Housing & Residence Life or a member
of the central office staff. All materials to be posted should be given to the
ACD via the hall desk. Any materials posted without approval or posted in an
inappropriate location will be removed.
Solicitation
Solicitation/canvassing is defined as the urging, inciting, requesting or
advising a person or persons to adopt an idea, contribute to a cause or
purchase merchandise and/or services for personal profit or organizational
gain. Eastern Michigan University’s solicitation policy is divided into the five
categories listed below. A brief description is provided for each area.
Nonprofit Solicitation
Leafleting, distribution and solicitation by University organizations for nonrevenue-producing purposes is permitted in residence hall lobbies and The
Commons as long as approval has been obtained from the Area Complex
Director or The Commons manager and there is no interference with the
normal operation of the facilities.
Food Sales
In order to protect the residents from the possible spread of disease and
to comply with the guidelines as prescribed by law, bake sales or sales of
unsealed food by non-residence hall groups will not be permitted in the halls.
Residence Hall Community Councils and staff, in cooperation with unit food
service managers, may conduct limited food sales for special occasions.
Commercial Solicitation
No door-to-door sales may take place in residence halls at any time. Students
may invite individual salespeople to their rooms for the purpose of buying or
information gathering. The University assumes no responsibility for financial
commitments or losses by a student. No residence hall facilities other
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than student rooms may be used for these presentations. Advertising and
providing services for commercial sales, e.g., hair care, nail care or massages
are not permitted in the residence halls.
Items such as restaurant flyers, menus, and advertisements for appropriate
services may be placed on information tables within the residence hall
common areas at the discretion of/with the approval of the Area Complex
Director or designee. Residence hall staff will not place flyers in residents’
mailboxes or under residents’ doors. Companies wishing to send targeted
advertisements via mail to residents should contact the registrar’s office for
options on purchasing address lists.
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Windows and Window Screens
For health, safety, and maintenance reasons, window screens must not be
removed at any time. Residents may be asked to remove items from the
window or windowsill.
Sales by Student Organizations
All requests for approval must be submitted in writing to each Area Complex
Director no later than 72 hours prior to the proposed time of the sale. In
cases where a conflict of interest may develop between what an organization
wishes to sell and what the Area Complex Director would deem appropriate,
the ACD will refer the matter to the Director of Housing & Residence Life or
their designee.
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Note: All door-to-door canvassing/soliciting is prohibited. Any canvassing/
soliciting that is to take place in the lobby or foyer of a building must be
approved by the Area Complex Director/Director of Housing & Residence Life
or their designee.
Vacant Spaces
Impeding Housing & Residence Life effort to make an assignment to a vacant
space is prohibited. Residents in under-assigned rooms and suites need to
keep the room or suite ready to accept a new roommate and may not refuse
such an assignment or request. Unassigned rooms/suites cannot be used or
occupied by anyone.
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Dining Services & Eating on Campus
First-Year Students have the option of choosing one of the three traditional,
residential meal plans listed below.
• Platinum 19: $2455/semester, $4910/year
• 3 meals per day, Monday-Friday
• 2 meals on Saturday & Sunday
• $75 Flex-Dollars
• Gold 14: $2311/semester, $4622/year
• 2 meals per day Monday-Sunday
• $150 Flex-Dollars
• Silver 8: $2275/semester, $4550/year
• 8 meals per week to be used at any time
• $200 Flex-Dollars
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to the residential Flex plans listed below.
• Super Flex:
• *$2455/semester, $4910/year
• Basic Flex:
• *$1842/semester, $3684/year
• *25% administrative fee included in
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Commuters and Faculty & Staff have
the option of choosing one of the three
Advantage Flex Plans below or add any amount they want.
• *Light-User: $200
• *Medium-User: $500
• *Heavy-User: $1000
• *Purchases $200 or more get 10% added to your account (i.e. $200 +
10%= $220)
• Purchases $200 or more can also be charged to a student account.
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Important Dates
Fall Opening 2015
First Year Student Move-in Magic: Friday, September 4, 9 a.m.
Upper Classman Halls Open (Residence Halls): Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m.
Upper Classman Halls Open (Apartments only): Sunday, September 6, 9 a.m.
First meal: Dinner, Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving Recess 2015
Last meal: Lunch, Tuesday, November 24
First meal after recess: Breakfast, Monday, November 30
Fall Closing 2015
Halls close: Saturday, December 19, 12 p.m. (noon)
Last meal: Lunch, Friday, December 18
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Halls open: TBA
Halls close: TBA
Residence halls and apartments open during all breaks: The Village, Hill,
Pittman, Hoyt, Brown/Munson, Cornell Courts, Westview, 601 W. Forest, and
600 W. Forest.
Note: Students must vacate 24 hours after last final or on the last day of fall
semester if they cancel their contracts for winter semester.
Winter Opening 2016
Halls open: Tuesday, January 5 at 9 a.m.
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Winter Recess 2016
Halls close: Saturday, February 20, 12p.m. (noon)
Last meal before recess: Lunch, Friday, February 19
Halls open: Sunday, February 28, 9 a.m.
First meal after recess: Breakfast, Monday, February 29
Spring Recess 2016
University closed Friday, March 25 - Sunday, March 27
All residence halls open with limited services
Limited meal service
Winter Closing 2016
Halls close on Wednesday, April 27, 12p.m. (noon)
Last meal: Lunch, Tuesday, April 26
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Important Phone Numbers
(All listed numbers use area code 734)
EMU Housing & Residence Life: ......................................................................... 487.1300
Lower Level, The Commons
EMU Dining Services: ............................................................................................ 487.0418
Lower Level, The Commons
Emergency Numbers
Emergency from Campus Landline.............................................................................. 911
Emergency from Cell or Off-Campus:............................................................... 487.1222
Important Numbers
Academic Advising: ................................................................................................ 487.2170
Disability Resource Center: .................................................................................. 487.2470
Admissions: ............................................................................................................... 487.3060
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Putnam......................................................................................................................... 487.8096
Hall Front Desks
Buell:............................................................................................................................. 487.1087
Best:.............................................................................................................................. 487.1085
Downing: .................................................................................................................... 487.1086
Hoyt: ............................................................................................................................. 487.4109
Phelps: ......................................................................................................................... 487.1092
Walton: ........................................................................................................................ 487.1093
Wise: ............................................................................................................................. 487.1097
The Village: ................................................................................................................. 487.9861
Putnam: ....................................................................................................................... 487.1093
Sellers: ......................................................................................................................... 487.1092
Pittman: ....................................................................................................................... 487.1096
Hill: ................................................................................................................................ 487.1094
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Bookstore.................................................................................................................... 487.2850
Campus Life/Greek Life.......................................................................................... 487.3045
Counseling and Psychological Services........................................................... 487.1118
Ombudsman.............................................................................................................. 487.0074
Financial Aid............................................................................................................... 487.0455
Health Services.......................................................................................................... 487.1122
Holman Learning Center....................................................................................... 487.2133
Honors Program........................................................................................................ 487.0341
LGBTRC......................................................................................................................... 487.4149
Multicultural Center................................................................................................ 487.2377
Office of International Students.......................................................................... 487.3116
Parking......................................................................................................................... 487.3450
Rec/IM........................................................................................................................... 487.1338
Registration................................................................................................................ 487.2300
SEEUS............................................................................................................................ 487.3387
Student Business Services..................................................................................... 487.3333
Student Center.......................................................................................................... 487.1157
Student Conduct and Community Standards............................................... 487.2157
Student Employment.............................................................................................. 487.0400
Student Government.............................................................................................. 487.1470
Student Insurance Office.......................................................................................487-3048
Veterans Services...................................................................................................... 487.3119
Wellness Center......................................................................................................... 487.2226
Women’s Resource Center..................................................................................... 487.4282
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