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 items or fluids. Students found responsible for violating this policy may be relocated to another residential space, or removed from campus housing immediately. Students will be responsible for any injury and/or damage caused to University or private property caused by defenestration. Other sanctions may apply as well, based on the nature of the incident.
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.