Housing Rules and Regulations

1. Occupancy: The Complex is a co-educational facility. Each unit in the building will house only males or females; not both. When a student's behavior is disruptive to the level that no one wishes to room with that individual, the student will be billed double rent.
   
   
2. Explosives/Weapons: No weapons, fireworks, pellet guns, knives, swords, explosives or dangerous or hazardous substances are allowed in housing or on campus.
   
   
3. Alcohol: Empty alcohol containers, the use, possession, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in housing. Students who do not comply will be subject to disciplinary sanctions.
   
   
4. Drugs, Narcotics and Drug paraphernalia: Selling, use, possession or being under the influence of marijuana or any narcotic stimulant, or hallucinogenic drug in violation of state and federal law is prohibited in housing and on campus. Possession of drug paraphernalia is also prohibited and can lead to an immediate eviction.
   
   
5. Gambling Policy: Gambling is illegal and therefore prohibited in housing and on campus.
   
   
6. Common Courtesies: No parties are permitted without permission from management. Radios, TV sets and stereos are to be kept at a moderate level of volume. Music and noise inside a unit must not be heard outside a unit. The use of electric guitars, drums or loud musical instruments is not permitted in housing. Students must treat roommates and the resident staff with courtesy and respect.
   
   
7. Student Conduct: Verbal abuse, foul language, insults, physical or psychological threats or intimidation to other students or staff will not be tolerated and may lead to eviction and termination from the College. Criminal acts and violations of state or federal laws while residing in housing will be grounds for immediate eviction. Student must comply with all county ordinances, fire and natural disaster evacuation procedures.
   
   
8. Guests: Overnight guests are permitted, provided the host student has attended a Guest Privilege Workshop and all roommates have indicated consent on the Overnight Guest Form.  Guest cannot stay more than two consecutive nights. Students will be completely responsible for the behavior of their guests while they are on the premises. The New England Institute of Art Student Housing Department reserves the right to deny or restrict visiting privileges or evict any guest or visitor if either the occupant or his/her guest are in violation of any of the conditions of the housing contract.
   
   
9. Right of Entry: College reserves the right to enter Student rooms for purpose of inspection, improvements, or repairs. College officials may enter and conduct an authorized search of Students' room for the purpose of investigating suspected violations of regulations. Permission to search is not required, and all contraband will be confiscated by College authority. Entry by a College representative may occur at any time, with or without notice. Entry to a unit and/or disciplinary action may be taken at the discretion/judgment of a college official. Immediate action will be taken, which may include a search of student's personal property if it has been determined that there is a threat to the safety; health or well being of any member of the college community or the public.
   
   
10. Room Condition Report: Upon assuming residency, all residents must sign a Room Condition Report form. This form is to keep track of the condition of the room and furnishings as well as to document any existing damages. It will also serve as an inventory or count of items in each room. Residents of the room are responsible for all items and by signing the form acknowledge the existing condition of the room and the items in the room. This form will be presented to each occupant at check-in. Inspection and assessment will be completed prior to check-in by the Residence Life Staff and will be reviewed by each resident. It is important that the occupant carefully inspect all items listed. Residents should also review each assessment with the staff person prior to signing. The Room Condition Report form will be a tool for determining any damage, alteration, or change in room upon departure.
    
    
11. Maintenance: The Student(s) are severally and jointly responsible for the daily care of the Unit. The Housing Staff will inspect all Units on a regular basis. If repairs are needed, Student must file a maintenance request. If it is an emergency, Student must notify Residence Director immediately. Nails, stickers and tape are not to be used on the walls, windows, mirrors, ceilings, doors or furniture. Furniture must remain intact and should not be removed from the Unit for any reason. All garbage and trash should be removed promptly and deposited in the waste dumpster provided. Absolutely NO modification can be done to the Unit, furniture or the building without prior written consent. Any defacement of property will be immediately assessed to Student's account. In addition, Students who vandalize, damage and/or misuse property in any way will be subject to disciplinary action.
    
    
12. Window Tampering: Students may not throw any items from their windows, nothing can be hung out of the windows including clothes, clotheslines and aerials of any kind. Any existing window screen should not be removed. Students may not remove or replace existing window coverings. Stereo speakers may not be directed out of the windows at any time.
    
    
13. Pets: The Student may NOT keep pets in the Unit or elsewhere in housing and on campus at any time. The Student in violation will be subject to disciplinary action and will be charged the cost for extermination services, cleaning and any other restoration required. The only exceptions are guide dogs accompanying physically challenged individuals. Students who need this accommodation should first make arrangements with The New England Institute of Art Students Services.
    
    
14. Mandatory Orientation: The New England Institute of Art will conduct a mandatory orientation for all new residents during the first week of occupancy.
    
    
15. Mail: Mail is delivered to central mailboxes. Tampering with another resident's mail is a Federal offense and could result in criminal charges as well as termination.
    
    
16. Fire Safety Equipment: Tampering with smoke alarms/detectors, fire extinguishers and fire alarms will result in a fine levied against the Student of $500.00 and is cause for immediate eviction.
    
    
17. Open Flame Devices: Students may not have any open flame devices in their units. This includes but is not limited to: candles, incense, kerosene heaters, and electric heaters.
    
    
18. Restricted Areas: Students may not enter restricted areas such as roofs, mechanical rooms, telecommunications closets, equipment rooms, fire escapes and stairwells.
    
    
19. Discipline Procedure: All Students are to comply with the reasonable requests of any College official seeking to enforce the Rules and Regulations of Housing and the Policies and Procedures of The New England Institute of Art. At the discretion of any College official, all students assigned to a Unit may be disciplined (Community Service, Program Assignments, Mandatory Educational Programs, Fined, etc.) placed on probation, suspended, evicted or otherwise be held responsible for any violation of the Student Housing Contract or for refusing to comply with any reasonable request from a College official.  Students may face one or more of the following disciplinary action: Written Warning, Probation, Suspension and/or Eviction. College officials may, at their sole discretion, elect not to issue a Written Warning, Probation Notice or Suspension. A Student evicted from school housing is not permitted to return for any reason. If the student does returns for any reason, he he/she may be arrested for trespassing and may be subject to termination from The New England Institute of Art. In addition, the evicted student will be responsible for all costs pertaining to the penalties for breaking the housing contract. A serious breach of the Rules and Regulations entitles the College to evict immediately and may lead to termination from the College. All conditions of a regular eviction apply. If in the judgment of any College official a student is a clear and present danger to himself, others or property he/she will be subject to an immediate eviction. Students have the right to appeal an eviction within 48 hours to the Associate Dean of Student Services.