Policy Author:
Student Affairs
Responsible Office – Department:
Student Affairs
Effective Date of Policy:
July 2, 2026
Policy Narrative
The Residence Life program strives to provide a positive educational living experience for resident students. All resident students are expected to comply with established standards of living listed in their Residence Hall Agreement. Rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and dressers. The standards of living include, but are not limited to:
- Students are responsible for cleaning their own residential spaces, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas, including obtaining or collaborating to use cleaning products. While not all-inclusive, spaces must meet the guidelines below:
- Sweep/vacuum floors and walkways to be navigable and clear from items, debris, and food items (e.g. spills, crumbs, etc.). A vacuum is provided in each residential apartment and/or Canavan floor.
- Empty trash and/or recycling daily to avoid buildup of smells, mildew, and pests. Disposal bins/containers should be wiped down regularly.
- Kitchen countertops, tables, sinks, appliances (e.g. fridge, freezer, microwave, stovetop, oven), and other surfaces are wiped down and cleaned weekly. Dishes should be cleaned daily and no food or liquid residue in room areas.
- Bathroom toilets, sinks/countertops, and showers are regularly cleaned/wiped down to where mildew growth and/or other spores are not present. Hair, soap residue, and other items cannot clog the drain or dry to surface areas that create cleaning difficulty.
- Laundry/bed linens are washed/dried bi-weekly to avoid buildup of smells or mildew. Laundry/linens do not pile up to where smells develop or room access points are blocked. University-provided mattress covers must remain encased unless emergent concerns arise.
- Residents are expected to practice good hygiene, including regular hand washing and showering to prevent the spread of illness and/or odors.
- Any verbal or physical behavior that creates a hostile environment within a residential space may result in documentation and follow-up from Residence Life or university officials.
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.