• Room Entry / Search Policy (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative Daemen University respects each student’s right to privacy and is committed to protecting this right. However, University officials including, but not limited to, Residence Life, Campus Safety, and Maintenance, may enter a student room when they…
  • Residency Requirement (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative All first-time, full-time students who reside outside of a 30-mile radius from campus are required to live in on-campus housing during their first two (2) years at Daemen University (four consecutive semesters total). If a student…
  • Projectiles (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative Residents may not be involved in defenestration, the act of causing an object to fall or be thrown out of a window. This includes, but is not limited to trash, ashes, cigarette butts, or any other…
  • Prohibited Items (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative The following are prohibited for use and/or possession in the residence halls. This is not a comprehensive list. Any other item that is deemed unsafe, inappropriate, or that presents a health and/or safety concern for residential…
  • Prohibited Areas (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative For safety and security reasons, residents may not access the following areas of any residence hall: Purpose of Policy To create and maintain an equitable environment where students have the optimal opportunity to succeed academically, personally,…
  • Posting Policy (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative All signs belonging to students or outside vendors must have prior approval from Residence Life staff (or designees) to be posted and/or hung in or around residential facilities. Approved signs, posters and advertisements will be given…
  • Physical Activities [Residential Living]

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative Students may not participate in any physical activity or recreation inside the residence halls that poses a threat to the safety of other students or to the facility itself. These activities include, but are not limited…
  • Pets (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative With the exception of fish, pets of any kind are not permitted in the residence halls. One aquarium up to five gallons is permitted for each apartment. Failure to abide by the above restriction will result…
  • Personal Property (Loss) [Residential Living]

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 26, 2026 Policy Narrative The University is not responsible for loss or damage of personal property in the residence halls. Students are encouraged to purchase renter’s insurance and/or to obtain personal lockboxes. Collegiate Village and SnyderPark require residents to secure…
  • Occupancy (Residential Living)

    Policy Author:Student Affairs Responsible Office/Department:Student Affairs Effective Date of Policy:June 25, 2026 Policy Narrative Acceptance of the room key constitutes occupancy. If a resident’s eligibility status changes during the length of the Housing Agreement, the resident is expected to move out of the residence halls within forty-eight (48) hours. If…