Policy Author:
Student Affairs
Responsible Office – Department:
Student Affairs
Effective Date of Policy:
August 17, 2022
Policy Narrative
All of the furniture and appliances provided by the University remain the property of the University throughout the resident’s occupancy. The resident may not remove any University-owned furniture or appliances from the apartment. The resident may not remove any University-owned items from the common spaces within the residence hall. Residents are not permitted to build lofts or adjust university furniture into an unsafe position. Failure to abide by the above restrictions may result in disciplinary action. Any furniture brought into the halls that is deemed a health hazard as defined by Housing & Residence Life staff is subject to removal.
The University provides mattress encasements specifically designed to prevent the spread of common insect infestation. Students are required to keep the mattress encasement on their mattress at all times. Removal of the mattress encasement may subject the student to a fine and restitution charges.
Purpose of Policy
To create and maintain an equitable environment where students have the optimal opportunity to succeed academically, personally, and professionally and where any and all Daemen University Community members feel safe, valued, and respected.
This policy’s virtual location is in the Residential Living Policies section (Section 4) of the Student Handbook – https://www.daemen.edu/student-life/student-affairs/student-handbook/section-4-residential-living-policies.