Lounges, COMMUNITY KITCHENS & OTHER Common Areas
Lounges, community kitchens and other common areas are living spaces intended for residents to study, relax, and gather. Use of these areas should be inclusive and yield to other residents in the space; if conflicts arise, staff can assist in facilitating a resolution.
Personal property left in lounges, community kitchens or common areas may result in theft. Overnight sleeping is not permitted.
Taking property from lounges, including university owned furniture, electronics, and supplies meant for common use is not permitted and is considered theft.
Communal, public kitchen spaces are subject to the following requirements:
- Items stored in the community refrigerators and/or freezers must be labeled with the owner’s name and date the item was placed in the refrigerator.
- Items are stored at residents’ own risk; housing is not responsible for lost/stolen/used items.
- Any items not labeled, past expiration date, or any item visibly creating a safety hazard (growing mold, showing signs of spoilage, improperly stored raw meat, etc.) will be removed.
- Residents are required to clean up appropriately and promptly after their own cooking and/or kitchen use; this includes cleaning dishes and proper disposal of trash.
- Items or dirty dishes that are left for excessive periods of time and/or are creating a health hazard will be disposed of by housing staff.
- Inappropriate use of the space and/or damages or excessive mess may result in community charges.