Right of Entry

Right of Entry

The Office of Housing and Residence Life respects students' privacy and aims to provide advance notice before entering suites or apartments whenever possible, especially for large-scale projects or inspections.

However, designated University officials reserve the right to enter any University-operated space for the following situations:

• Completion of a work order
• Non-emergency maintenance
• Facilities emergency
• Announced Health & Safety Inspections
• Announced Semester Closing Inspections
• Inspection of a vacant/unoccupied portion of a room/apartment to prepare for a new occupant
• Fire inspections or drills are in progress
• Noise, such as an unattended sound system/television or alarm clock, creates a disturbance
• The overall well-being and order of the residential community is thought to be in jeopardy
• Danger, including but not limited to floods, fire, and life-threatening situations, is thought to be occurring or is imminent
• A resident cannot be located for an extended period
• A preponderance of the evidence suggests to professional staff that a resident is using their assigned space in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the housing agreement or other University policies
• A student calls and requests that a parent/guardian or friend retrieve items from their room because the student is unable to. Note, in this case, staff will only grant permission with both verbal and written permission from the student. 
• Maintenance, repairs, and other services may occur regardless of whether the student has requested them. When entering a space, staff will always lock bedroom doors upon exit, whether the door was originally locked. Students should always carry their keys.

Students may not refuse entry once staff have stated their purpose. Outside contractors will always be escorted by Housing and Residence Life staff.