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phone directoryemergencies: fire, police, medical dial 911No coin necessary to dial 911 from pay telephones and charge-a-call phones. When reporting an emergency by dialing 911, your phone

number and address are automatically displayed at the Campus Emergency Dispatch Center. This allows the center to quickly locate you if

your call is disrupted by a crisis. If you have a non-emergency call or if you are calling from a cell phone, call 530/752-1230 for

police or 530/752-1234 for fire or ambulance.

police [911]UC Davis Information .......................................752-1727UC Davis Police ..................................................752-1236UC Davis Fire......................................................752-1234City of Davis Police ...........................................758-3600

fire [911]1 Pull nearest fire alarm, dial 911 and give building name and room

number.2 Evacuate the building immediately.3 Do not use the elevators.4 Assist any persons with disabilities.5 Do not return to the building until a firefighter gives the “all

clear.”

rape & sexual crisis counselingCampus Violence Prevention Program ..........752-3299Sexual Harassment Education Program ........752-2255

illness/accidentCowell Student Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 8am-7:30pm, except Wednesday (9am-7:30pm) and Saturday

(9:30am-1pm). It is closed Sundays and holidays.

Ambulance [Emergency] ............................................ 911Student Health Center .....................................752-2300Sutter Davis Hospital ........................................756-6440

escort serviceCall 752-1727 if you would like a safety escort while walking on campus at night. A Cal Aggie Host will escort you to your campus

destination or residence hall.

suicide preventionSuicide Prevention..............................................756-5000Health Center .....................................................752-2300

counselingCounseling Center .............................................752-0871Cowell Health Center ......................................752-2300The House ...........................................................752-2790Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment Program ...................752-6334

campus phone repair ................................................ 611

area service desksArea Service Desks are open 8am-11pm weekdays and noon to

11pm weekends; Castilian is open 2pm-11pm weekends.

Castilian Hall .......................................................754-8783Webster, Emerson, & Thoreau Halls ..............752-7986Segundo area .......................................................752-4120Tercero area ........................................................752-5000

staff-on-call cell phones [after 7pm]Senior Resident Advisor ...........................530/681-6724Bixby/Gilmore .............................................530/681-6701Castilian ........................................................530/681-6705Emerson .......................................................530/681-6712Malcolm/Ryerson .......................................530/681-6720Pierce/Thille/Leach .....................................530/681-6725 ..................................................................or 530/681-6714Regan ............................................................530/681-6723Segundo North ...........................................530/681-6754Tercero South .............................................530/681-6755Webster/Thoreau ......................................530/681-6742

senior resident advisorsBixby/Gilmore .....................................................752-4556Castilian ................................................................754-8749Emerson ...............................................................752-7985Leach .....................................................................752-4098Malcolm/Ryerson ...............................................752-4483Pierce ....................................................................752-3961Regan ....................................................................752-4963Segundo North ...................................................754-6852Tercero South .....................................................752-9940Thille .....................................................................752-3962Webster/Thoreau ..............................................752-7984

student housingphone ............................................................530/752-2033email ..................................studenthousing@ucdavis.eduweb .................................................. [housing.ucdavis.edu]

energy conservationThe State of California continues to address the energy crisis — the university is not im-

mune to this situation. Along with other Californians, we have been asked by the state to

implement & continue energy conservation measures. One way we are doing this is by

reducing lighting levels in some corridors and bathrooms. Residents within Student Hous-

ing can make a significant contribution to the state’s energy solution if we all do our part.

Following are energy saving tips we hope you will respect.

✤Turn off lights and appliances when not

in use.

✤Turn off your computer when you are

not using it.

✤When you are going to be away from

your computer, turn off the monitor.

✤If you bring a lamp from home, choose

one that has an energy efficient bulb.

✤When the heat or air conditioning is on,

please close doors and windows.

✤If you are living in a room with a ther-

mostat, please set it at 78° F for cool-

ing and 68° F for heating.

content.your housing contract

your rights & responsibilities

residence hall & university policies

personal safety & security

fire safety

hall programs

dining

residence hall services

mail

your room

welcome

The UC Davis Student Housing department welcomes you

to your new home. We’re glad you’ve chosen to live in the

residence halls and look forward to a successful and exciting

year.

Our purpose is to provide you with a safe, pleasant living

environment which supports and enhances the academic

mission of the university. We think you will find the halls

well maintained and staffed to assist you in your transition

to university life. Our University Dining Services offers

nutritious and satisfying meals. We also provide many

social, educational, and cultural opportunities that will

complement your learning experience at UC Davis.

missionThe primary mission of the Student Housing department is to provide self-supporting housing and food service operations primarily to first-year

students who live in campus housing facilities. Emphasis is placed on easing students’ transition to the university, supporting their academic success,

and encouraging their leadership development and campus citizenship. The mission is further defined by four ongoing objectives:

❉offering enhanced academic advising and support;

❉assisting students in becoming active and positive community members within

diverse residence hall and campus communities;

❉providing facilities that are safe and well-maintained; allowing students to have

an environment where they can control their privacy and space;

❉helping students get connected to campus resources.

In addition, Student Housing provides on-campus housing facilities and services

to a variety of other student populations and university guests.

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staffResidence hall staff is here to help you! You will no doubt get to know many, if not most, of the Student Housing staff whose job it is to help make

your residence hall experience an enjoyable one. The staff who work in your area are well trained and eager to be of assistance. Please introduce

yourself and ask them for help when you need it.

Residential Education Staff is primarily responsible for planning and su-

pervising programs offered in the halls. The central staff [160 Student Housing,

530/752-1736] works closely with residents in promoting a well-balanced array

of services and programs for you.

Coordinators are full-time professional staff, many with advanced degrees

as well as extensive experience working with students. Some of their duties

include helping residents with academic, housing, and personal issues; advising

residence hall activities; providing residents with educational programs; super-

vising and training the Senior Resident Advisors; and helping students develop

positive communities.

Senior Resident Advisors [SRAs] are upper division undergraduates who live in

the halls. Their role is to assist the coordinators with Resident Advisor supervi-

sion and daily facility operations.

Resident Advisors [RAs] are undergraduates who live in the communities and

have extensive experience with student concerns and campus resources. They

receive many hours of training and are available to help

you with problems and questions. RAs are knowledge-

able about academic advising and can help you meet your

academic goals. Another of their roles is to help you and

your neighbors create a positive and productive living

environment. They are also responsible for communicating

and interpreting Student Housing policy and are expected

to respond to policy violations. Resident Advisors will

sponsor and help organize many social and educational

programs throughout the year.

Residential Services staff [160 Student Housing,

530/752-2033] are the people to contact if you are leav-

ing school, participating in the Planned Educational Leave

Program [PELP], transferring to another campus, or gradu-

ating.

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Area Offices are the hubs of many activities that affect

daily life in the halls. Residents should get to know the

office coordinators and the student staff. Office coordi-

nators are responsible for resident and public contact.

They oversee distribution of keys and supervise students

who work at the area service desk. At the service desk

residents can report needed repairs, pick up packages,

obtain general information, and check out cleaning sup-

plies, lockout keys, temporary access cards, games, sports

equipment, kitchenware, and tools to loft beds. Area ser-

vice desks are open from 8am to 11pm, Monday through

Friday, and noon to 11pm, Saturday and Sunday. The Castil-

ian area service desk is open 2pm to 11pm, Saturday and

Sunday. Holiday service desk schedules are posted prior to

each holiday.

Custodians in each residence hall area are responsible

for helping you keep common areas, e.g. community bath-

rooms, hallways and lounges clean. Custodians report

maintenance and equipment problems to keep your com-

munity in good repair. Custodians have a heavy workload

and are not expected to clean up unusual or excessive

messes; they are required to report such incidents. The

cost of cleaning is charged to the community by a reduc-

tion in community damage funds.

Maintenance staff are highly skilled individuals who per-

form all basic maintenance in the halls. Routine requests

will be handled within two working days. Prompt report-

ing of damages and submission of repair requests via the

Student Housing channel on MyUCDavis will help keep

rooms, suites, and halls in good shape. Residents are not

authorized to perform repairs.

Food Service Directors provide a variety of food ser-

vice information aimed at making your dining experience

exciting and new.

Accounts Receivable staff [170 Student Housing,

530/752-2481] are available if you need information on

housing payments.

your housing contractStudent Housing attempts to house as many students as

feasible at the lowest possible cost. To accomplish this, there

must be a consistently high occupancy level. Therefore, all

housing contracts that begin fall quarter are effective for

the entire academic year; residents are expected to comply

with the provisions of that contract to the fullest. Be sure

to read the contract and its conditions carefully so that you

will know what is expected of you. Entering into any other

housing agreement during the period of your contract will

have no effect upon the conditions of your existing housing

contract, unless specifically agreed to in writing by the

student and the university.

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housing paymentsRefer to the Residence Hall Fee Schedule [housing.ucdavis.edu/rates.htm] to

determine payment amounts for your specific room configuration and meal

plan option. Beyond the reservation fee paid with the contract, the balance

of fall quarter room and board is due October 1, winter quarter payment is

due January 1, and the spring quarter payment is due April 1.

Housing payments become delinquent after the tenth of the month; if this

falls on a weekend, payment must be made the Monday immediately follow-

ing. To ensure consistency regardless of payment method, all payments must

be received by 4pm on the tenth day of the month to avoid a $75 late

fee. Payments must be delivered or mailed to the Cashier’s Office in Dutton

Hall [9am-4pm, Monday through Friday]. Please include your name and stu-

dent identification number and use the quarterly payment coupons received

in your assignment packet. Campus mailboxes located in each residence hall

area can be used to send check/money order payments without postage.

Mail payments to:

Cashier’s Office

PO Box 989062

West Sacramento, CA 95798-9062

Students can also pay for housing using MasterCard or Visa with

PhoneCharge, an automated pay-by-phone service. The toll-free number

[877/583-0554] is available 24 hours a day. A nonrefundable fee is charged for

this service. PhoneCharge is not affiliated with The Regents of the University

of California. The Regents of the University of California neither endorse nor

recommend the services provided by PhoneCharge. PhoneCharge services

are provided for your convenience.

If you have problems making a payment, contact Student Housing Accounts

Receivable [170 Student Housing, 530/752-2481] before the due date to dis-

cuss payment options.

roommatesA computerized program randomly

assigns roommates based on in-

formation provided on your Room

Assignment Request. You and your

roommate should have a conversa-

tion about individual likes, dislikes,

needs, and use of the room and be-

longings. The more you are prepared

for possibilities that could arise, the

more enjoyable your roommate rela-

tionship can be. Communication goes

a long way toward heading off poten-

tial problems and establishing un-

derstanding. Each person can expect

their roommate and neighbors to

have different outlooks, traits, likes,

dislikes, and lifestyles than their own.

We strongly recommend attending

the roommate communication work-

shops offered in each hall at the start

of the year. Students are not released

from their housing contract due

to roommate conflicts. If you have

difficulty communicating with your

roommate, contact your RA, SRA, or

one of the professional staff in your

area for assistance.

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homesteadingStudents with a vacancy within their room/suite must be prepared to have a new roommate at any

time. Residents should not homestead the room: spread their belongings throughout the room or

use furniture designated for the new resident. Residents found to be homesteading will be billed for

costs required to make the contracted space available to a new resident.

room transfersMoving within the residence halls is not difficult but there are some important procedures you must

follow—failure to do so will result in administrative charges for an unauthorized move! The room

transfer period begins the first Monday of each quarter after instruction begins, and ends before

the first Friday in December and March. During spring quarter, room transfers end four weeks

prior to the end of the academic year. Room transfers are made based upon space availability. Stu-

dents wishing to move to another room must meet with a coordinator to obtain a Room Transfer

form. A coordinator must approve and sign the room transfer form. Students may not move [even

within suites] without following the proper procedure. Your area office or Residential Services staff

[530/752-2033] can provide details. The university reserves the right to assign or reassign students

to other rooms and halls for pending disciplinary action or in order to make the most effective use

of the available accommodations. If space is available, requests for room transfers because of per-

sonal safety concerns, i.e. physical or sexual assault, will be honored.

contract releaseStudents who withdraw from school, file for a planned educational leave [PELP], get married, or

transfer to another school must provide written notification and process a Notice of Cancellation

with Residential Services [160 Student Housing]. Daily room and board charges will continue to ac-

crue on a student’s account until Student Housing is provided with written notification of student

status and all proper check out procedures have been completed. If a student has unusual circum-

stances, a meeting must be set up with a coordinator. The coordinator will explain Student Housing’s

contract release policy and give advice on release procedures.

moving outStudents that are no longer eligible to live in the residence halls or have been released from their

housing contract must go to Residential Services [160 Student Housing] to begin the check out pro-

cess and complete a Notice of Cancellation. A check out packet must be picked up at the area office.

Checking out involves cleaning your room/suite, returning your key, filling out a forwarding address

card, and meeting with an RA for a final room inspection.

A pro rata adjustment of the quarterly room and board rate is based upon the date the written

request is approved by Residential Services. Students moving out must return their portion of the

room or suite to its original condition. New students assigned to the room have a right to a clean

and properly furnished space.

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your rights & responsibilitiesAs a resident of UC Davis’ residence halls, you possess specific individual rights that your

roommate and those living around you must respect. These rights carry with them a reciprocal

responsibility on your part to ensure that these same rights exist for your roommate,

suitemates, and other residents. Your basic rights are listed here; you and your community may

choose to add to this list. It is important that these items and the concept of others’ rights and

responsibilities be discussed throughout the year.

you have the right…❉ to read and study in your room

❉ to have control over your personal possessions

❉ to access your room [and suite]

❉ to live in a clean, safe environment

❉ to sleep and relax in your room

❉ to entertain guests and visitors

without infringing upon roommate,

suitemate, or community rights

❉ to confront another’s behavior which

infringes upon your rights

❉ to seek the aid of staff in resolving

possible roommate conflicts

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UC Davis Student Housing neither can, nor does it, guarantee you will achieve

these rights at all times — you share the responsibility. Help ensure these rights

are upheld through thoughtful discussion and open communication with your

roommates, suitemates, and other floor/hall residents. Student Housing staff is

available and wants to help you accomplish this goal.

UC Davis residence hall students are responsible for their actions. You are

expected to show respect for the rights of others and the educational mission

of the university. Conditions that are part of your residence hall contract gov-

ern acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Residence hall staff will intervene if

your actions are contrary to policy or considered a disruption to community

standards. In addition, your behavior may prompt referral to Residential Educa-

tion which will determine if contract termination, transfer to another space, or

other disciplinary sanctions are needed. Our sincere desire is that students will

choose behaviors which support and respect all community members.

The Office of Student Judicial Affairs [sja.ucdavis.edu] is responsible for adminis-

tering the university disciplinary process and will, if warranted, confer with and

sanction students for behavior violating university policy. Disciplinary sanctions

include warnings, censure, restitution, probation, loss of privileges, suspen-

sion, or dismissal from UC Davis or the UC system. A student’s actions may

also subject him/her to criminal or civil liability, which may involve the District

Attorney. Students arrested for disorderly conduct or intoxication may be re-

quired to pay for costs associated with detention.

Residential Education staff, while striving to protect due process for individuals,

are compelled to act on behalf of the interests of the entire community. Though

we prefer to work directly with individuals involved in behavioral problems,

students collectively involved in negative behavior can expect to be confronted

and may be moved to other halls or have their contracts terminated.

You are responsible for your actions and will be held fully account-

able.

remember:

If something is illegal off campus, it’s illegal on campus. University property

does not insulate you from being accountable for all your actions.

The University of California: Standards of Conduct for Students [sja.ucdavis.edu/pol-

cies.htm] extends beyond campus boundaries. As a UC Davis student, you are

expected to adhere to a high code of honor and interact with others in a law-

ful, respectful, and honest manner on and off campus.

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residence hall & university policiesCongratulations on becoming a member of the UC Davis community. You are also a member of the community that exists within your residence

hall and floor. Student Housing and university policies are designed to give a clear perception of what is expected of you as a UC Davis student.

Living with forty or more people in a community is not always easy, since everyone comes from different backgrounds and has a different set of

expectations for living in the halls. The policies and rules that exist are intended to give you and your neighbors standards by which you can live and

learn together. We expect you to read and comply with the following policies.

community standards of livingrespectWe want to make explicit our expectations concerning the behavior of each member of our residence hall com-munity. As adults, you are responsible for your actions. You must take responsibility for your own learning and aware-ness about racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression. Acts of intolerance will not go unchallenged within this community.

No one has the right to denigrate another human be-ing on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical capability, or any other difference. Verbal or written abuse (including e-mail and instant messag-ing), threats, harassment, physical assault, intimidation, or other forms of violence against any member or group of members of your community will not be tolerated. In this context, we do not accept alcohol, substance abuse, or peer pressure as an excuse, reason, or rationale for such abuse, harassment, intimidation, or violence. Ignorance or “it was just a joke” is also not an excuse for such behavior. Such behavior could result in a resident’s removal from the residential community, contract termination, and/or disciplinary action by the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. Misconduct should be brought to the immediate attention of residence hall staff.

Pranks, practical jokes, and other forms of disruption have no place in the campus community. Such activities, while often not ill intentioned, usually escalate into harm-ful and/or destructive behaviors. The victims of practical jokes often feel harassed or physically injured by what has happened to them, and do not see it as “funny.” Therefore, these kinds of activities are not condoned.

responsiveness to university staffResident Advisors are required to document all violations of policy. They are not required to determine who is responsible and will document all persons present. Students have the opportunity to share their account of a situation when they meet with the conduct coordinator or Student Review Board. Your actions and behavior during documentation will be taken into account, and it is imperative that you cooperate with the Resident Advisors. Furthermore, students must comply with the directions or requests of university officials, including housing staff such as coordinators, SRAs, RAs, and administrative man-agers. Failure to accurately identify oneself, and/or comply with staff requests will result in disciplinary action by Student Judicial Affairs.

passive involvementBeing a member of a community means understanding and adhering to com-munity standards and policies. It also means taking an active role in the develop-ment and well-being of that community. One community role is to ensure that community standards are upheld. As a community member, you are responsible for your behavior and the choices that you make. It is our hope that you will choose to abide by all university and housing policies as well as community standards. Student Housing has a conduct system in place to confront policy violations. If you are ever in the presence of a policy violation, you have some choices:

❉You may attempt to stop the violation or;

❉You may contact residence hall staff or;

❉You may remove yourself from the situation.

If you choose to remain at the scene of a policy violation, you may be included on the incident report and may be held accountable for a policy violation.

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policies

alcohol & other drugs

The university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service is furthered by

promoting a healthful environment free from abuse and illegal use of alcohol

and other drugs. The university encourages and supports research and educa-

tion on topics related to drugs, alcohol, and health. Faculty, administration, staff,

and students have individual and shared responsibility to create a healthful cam-

pus environment.

Student Housing makes every effort to maintain residential communities free

from illegal use, possession or distribution of alcohol and other drugs. Under

California law the legal age for alcohol possession and distribution is

21 years old. The university adheres to all

federal, state and local laws governing the pos-

session, use, sale, distribution and manufacture

of alcohol and other drugs.

University policy prohibits illegal pos-

session, use, sale, distribution and manu-

facture of alcohol and other drugs. The

university discourages the abuse of alcohol

and other drugs. This abuse often disrupts the

community risking the health and safety of the

abuser and others who come in contact with

him or her. Those who violate alcohol and

other drug policies are subject to disciplinary

action, criminal prosecution, and/or referral to

treatment/intervention programs.

Possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages in or around the residence halls is

not allowed, except by residents who are of legal drinking age, in their assigned

room/suite or that of another resident who is of legal drinking age, with the

door closed, or at authorized special events that adhere to Campus Regula-

tions on Alcoholic Beverages. Neither kegs and/or other bulk quantities of alco-

holic beverages, distribution of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 years, nor

manufacture of alcoholic beverages are permitted in the residence halls. The

possession, use, sale, or other involvement with any controlled substance (illegal

drug) violates the law and is against both university and residence hall policy.

Students who are not in control of their behavior so as to be disruptive or de-

structive to the community, the facility, or themselves, are in violation of policy.

Disclosure to Parents of Students in Violation of

Alcohol & Other Drug Policies:

Students need to be aware that the university and Student

Housing take alcohol and other drug policy violations very

seriously. Student Housing may notify parents should we

make a reasonable determination that disclosure of viola-

tions is important to the health or safety of a student.

barbecues

Barbecues are not allowed on balconies or under trees

for fire safety reasons; barbecues must be at least twenty

[20] feet away from any structure and or over-

hang. This distance must be inncreased if the

smoke is traveling towards a building or any

window.

bathrooms

There are no coed bathrooms in the residence

halls. Because coed floors may have only one

single-gender bathroom, some residents are

required to use bathrooms on another floor

in the building. Residents are not permitted to

use, walk through or be in bathrooms designat-

ed for the opposite gender. The only exception

to this policy is in designated gender neutral

bathrooms.

bicycles

For safety reasons, bicycles are to be parked only in des-

ignated bicycle parking areas. At no time are bicycles to

be parked or ridden on walkways, in hallways, courtyards,

stairwells, or in other public spaces. Bicycle repairs and

maintenance may not be performed within residence halls;

grease, oil, and solvents can damage carpets and floors. You

are financially responsible for any damage in your room.

Please make sure your bike is registered at Transportation

& Parking Services. Always lock your bike properly to a

fixed pod or rack — do not lock it freestanding. As many

as 800 bikes are reported stolen at UC Davis each year.

Do not become a statistic!

You must remove your bicycle from the residence halls

and campus grounds at the end of the academic year. Fail-

ure to do so will result in administrative charges.

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computers

Residents are responsible for following the campus computer and network use

policy [ism.ucdavis.edu/policies/]. It is also a resident’s responsibility to provide

and maintain updated virus protection on his or her individual computer.

Computers and networks provide communication and access to resources

on campus and worldwide. Such open access is a privilege and requires that

individuals act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of others, respect the

integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant

laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Since electronic information is

volatile and easily reproduced, users must exercise care in acknowledging and

respecting the work of others through strict adherence to software licensing

agreements and copyright laws.

Examples of unacceptable network use include, but are not limited to: SPAM;

hate mail; operating a business via the Internet; copying music, graphics, and oth-

er copyrighted information; establishing unauthorized servers on the network;

using or displaying offensive material; “hacking” [unauthorized access to another

system]. Communications containing threats, harassing language, intimidation,

or other offensive content are not tolerated and the sender will be subject

to disciplinary action. Misrepresenting oneself through any instant messenger

service is also a policy violation leading to disciplinary action. Students misusing

computer and network privileges will lose in-room network access and face

university disciplinary sanctions.

damage & cleanliness

Students who accidentally or intentionally damage residence hall property

will be expected to make restitution for repair or replacement. Students may

not make repairs or alterations (including the removal of closet doors) to any

university property or furniture. Students will be held responsible for cleaning

up or be billed for cleaning any excessive messes in their room/suites or com-

mon spaces [see damage reduction]. It is the resident’s responsibility to report

custodial and maintenance concerns using the Student Housing channel on

MyUCDavis.

In order to promote acceptable levels of sanitation, hygiene and proper care of

university property, all students are expected to clean their bedrooms. Cuarto

residents are also expected to regularly clean their bathrooms and common

spaces; staff will conduct facility checks in all rooms on a regular basis to make

sure a proper level of cleanliness is being maintained. Student Housing provides

the cleaning supplies necessary to meet these expectations. Residents who fail

to meet this requirement are subject to charges for labor, supplies and over-

head associated with university staff having to clean the assigned spaces.

electrical safety & appliances

Student safety and residence hall electrical capacities are

the primary concerns related to the use of electrical ap-

pliances in the residence halls. The following policy for the

use of electric appliances is intended to allow residents to

enjoy the use of some appliances without compromising

safety standards or overtaxing our electrical capacities.

❉All appliances used in the residence halls must be used

responsibly and be in good working order, free of

wiring defects, and approved for use by Underwrit-

ers’ Laboratory [UL]. All cords and plugs must be

grounded and free of frays.

❉Only one refrigerator and one microwave, or one mi-

crofridge is/are allowed in any single, double, or triple

room. In suites, each living room and bedroom can

have one refrigerator and one microwave. The maxi-

mum storage capacity permitted for refrigerators is

4.5 cubic feet with a maximum height of 35 inches.

The maximum allowable wattage for microwave ov-

ens is 750 watts.

❉Only one coffee maker may be in use at a time in any

residence hall room. Due to a sensitive heat/fire de-

tection system, hot air popcorn poppers may not be

used in residence hall rooms, nor are other food re-

lated appliances such as toasters, toaster ovens, crock

pots, hot plates, waffle irons, rice cookers, broilers,

etc. These items may, however, be used in “community

kitchens.” Used food containers must be properly

disposed of daily.

❉No modifications to, or changes in, electrical wiring are

permitted. No “splices,” “octopuses,” or modification

devices of any kind may be used to “add plugs” in

your room or suite. UL approved, grounded power

strips with fuses may be used only for computer and

computer related hardware.

❉Paper or plastic may not be used to cover any light or

light fixture. No modifications may be made to your

university-provided desk lamp, or living room lamps,

if applicable.

❉Lighting fixtures, including holiday lights, are not allowed

to be strung on any surface outside rooms or suites.

elevators

If an elevator malfunctions, press the alarm and stay inside until help arrives.

Do not attempt to pry open doors or climb out — this can be very dangerous.

Students will be charged to retrieve items dropped down elevator shafts.

fire & safety equipment

Refer to the Fire Safety section of this booklet for policies regarding fire alarms,

smoke detectors, candles, and other fire safety standards. Because of the sensi-

tivity of our fire detection system, and for safety reasons, no objects are to be

thrown indoors [see water fights].

firearms & weapons

Fireworks, ammunition, explosives, pyrotechnics, or flammable materials are

prohibited in the residence halls. Weapons of any kind (including, but not limited

to, firearms, bb-guns, air rifles, paintball guns, knives, switchblades, swords, brass

knuckles, and nun-chuks) are also prohibited in the residence halls. Any item

used to harm or threaten any individual or oneself is considered a weapon. It

is a criminal offense for any person to bring or possess firearms on university

grounds without permission [see California Penal Code Section 626.9]. The

university, upon discovering the presence of any weapon, may terminate any

contracts immediately and the student may be subject to campus disciplinary or

other legal action. The university will immediately terminate the con-

tract of any student who brandishes or attempts to use any kind of

weapon in the residence halls.

food fights

Students are not to be involved in food fights or throw food in the dining com-

mons or any residence hall space. If someone throws food at you, please seek

assistance from University Dining Services or residence hall staff; retaliation is

not an appropriate response and may lead to disciplinary action.

food, supplies, & utensils

Your meal contract entitles you to unlimited servings while in the dining rooms.

You may take ice cream, or a beverage in your DC mug, or one piece of fruit

you are eating out of the dining room. University policy does not allow students

to take any other food, supplies, or utensils from the dining facilities. Taking

food from the dining rooms not only deprives others, but also increases food

costs for future residents. Taking dishes, utensils, and supplies creates shortages

that inconvenience the entire community. Students violating these policies can

expect to be referred for judicial action by dining commons staff, RAs or other

housing staff. Sport bottles are not allowed in the dining commons.

furniture

❉Residence hall furnishings are not to be removed from

public areas. No university furniture is allowed out-

doors or on balconies. No university furniture may

be removed from any room or suite. Removing

furniture from public areas is considered theft

and will result in a referral to Student Judicial

Affairs.

❉Students wishing to have a bed ladder must review and

sign the Bed Ladder Acknowledgement form avail-

able at the area service desk. Student Housing staff

will install a ladder and/or restraining rail to lofted or

bunked beds upon request.

guests❉A guest is any person who visits a room, suite, dining

commons or any Student Housing facility to which he

or she is not assigned

❉Residents are prohibited from hosting guests who have

had their housing contracts terminated or who are

banned from the residence halls.

❉Hosts must be a resident of the room or suite.

❉Hosts must have permission from his/her roommate[s]

before a guest is permitted. Although roommates are

encouraged to work out host privileges with one

another, the rights of a resident take priority over

those of a guest.

❉Hosts may not have overnight guests more than seven

cumulative nights per academic quarter.

❉Hosts are responsible for their guest’s actions and will

be held accountable for policy violations.

❉Hosts may treat their guests in the dining commons by

charging an additional meal against their card.

❉Guests should be let into the building only by their host.

Please ask guests to call from the guest phone or

meet your guests at the building entrance.

❉Guests are not allowed to bring pets.

❉Guests must abide by university and residence hall regu-

lations and show consideration for the community.

❉Overnight guests must be housed only in hosting stu-

dents’ rooms.

❉Overnight guests are not allowed during final exam

week.

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hall postings

Only residence hall staff may post information. In each area, there may be one

bulletin board for general public postings; see a staff member for the location in

your area. Posting is not permitted on walls, windows, or bulletin boards with-

out permission.

lounges & public space

Residence Hall lounges and public spaces are part of assigned residents’ homes.

The use of these areas is reserved for resident study space, resident recre-

ational use and Student Housing program activities.

musical instruments

The use of musical instruments in the residence halls is a privilege. Instruments

are to be played with consideration for the rights of other residents. This privi-

lege must always be exercised within noise policy guidelines; inability to work

within these guidelines may result in the loss of playing privileges. Amplified

sound is not allowed in any residential areas.

noise

Noise is any sound, human or otherwise, that can be heard outside a room. To

reduce noise in the residence halls, specific quiet hours have been established.

During finals, quiet hours are 21 hours a day. Residents must leave the halls

within 24 hours of their last final. During quiet hours, disruptive noise is not to

be heard outside rooms; all other hours are “courtesy hours,” during which a

reasonable amount of quiet is expected to allow residents to sleep and study.

Residents are responsible for their own behavior and must ask those who in-

fringe upon their rights to be more courteous. Construction noise should be

expected during designated hours and is exempt from this policy.

Minimum Quiet Hours:

11pm-7am, Sunday-Thursday

1am-7am, Friday-Saturday

parking

Residence hall students are ineligible to purchase campus parking permits and

may not park vehicles on campus.

❄Residents are not allowed to possess stolen or borrowed permits and may

not have a nonresident obtain a permit for them.

❄Students found in violation of this policy may be subject to university disci-

pline.

pets

All pets and animals are prohibited in the residence halls,

except fish in an aquarium that does not exceed ten gal-

lons. Student Housing must approve requests for aquari-

ums and all roommates must have the concurrence of all

roommates prior to set up.

pools & spas

Cuarto residents and their invited guests enjoy the privi-

lege of hall pools and spas. There are no lifeguards and

residents are responsible for appropriate standards of

health and safety. The university assumes no responsibility

for damage or injury resulting from the use of pools and

spas. The policies outlined below are intended to ensure

the safe and enjoyable use of these facilities.

❄Pools and spas are for the use of Cuarto residents and

their guests only; two guests per resident may use

the facilities at one time.

❄Pool and spa hours are 10am-11pm, weekdays, and

10am-1am, weekends. Students must comply with

residence hall noise policies.

❄Using pools and spas alone is not advised; at least two

individuals must be present in pool areas before using

the facilities.

❄Glass is prohibited in pool and spa areas; only plastic or

metal containers are allowed.

❄Pushing, shoving, running, and/or any horseplay [including water fights] around pool walkways and courtyard areas is prohibited; jumping and/or diving into pools and spas is prohibited.

❄Throwing items from balconies, walkways, or in pool

areas is not allowed.

❄Appropriate bathing attire is required when using pools

or spas.

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rates

Listed below are the rates charged for failure to ad-

here to residence hall policies and guidelines:

Administrative Fee $25

(charged for lost access card, late return of or failure

to return borrowed equipment or items, and for a

filled signature card)

Cleaning Fee $18/hour

(one hour minimum)

Failure to Clean $50

(in addition to the cleaning fee this fee will be

charged when it is clear no attempt was made to

clean before vacating)

Failure to Vacate $75

(resident fails to vacate room on date contractually

agreed upon)

Homesteading Fee $75

(resident uses vacant space for roommate as per-

sonal space)

Illegal Room Swap $75

(residents swap rooms without following Student

Housing procedures)

Improper Check out $75

(resident fails to follow Student Housing check out

procedures)

Late Housing Payment $75

(resident pays quarterly fee after the due date)

Lock Change $50

(resident loses or fails to return a key)

Object Retrieval $65

(retrieval of items from inaccessible locations)

research projects

Research in the residence halls or involving residence hall students such as eth-

nographic interviews, psychology experiments, and curricular evaluatin studies,

must follow all federal regulations and campus protocols.

screens, roofs, & balconies

Residents are not permitted on sunscreens, ledges, or roofs, and must not

remove window screens; screens must remain closed and latched except to

exit in case of emergencies. Residents and guests may not climb or cross over

balconies to access or exit buildings. Items are not permitted to hang out

windows nor may objects be thrown or dropped from windows, walkways, bal-

conies, stair landings, or roofs. Due to the serious safety issues involved, those

responsible may be referred to Student Judicial Affairs and cited by

UC Davis police for trespassing in a restricted area.

skateboards, roller skates, & inline skates

For everyone’s safety, skateboards, roller skates, and inline skates may not be

used in hallways, walkways, courtyards, stairwells, or other public spaces. Roller

skates and inline skates may not be worn inside the residence halls or dining

halls. The use of skate equipment on benches, curbs, handrails, tables, or similar

surfaces is prohibited.

smoking & incense

UC Davis is committed to providing a healthy, smoke-free environment for

students, faculty, and staff. No smoking is permitted in residence halls or

dining facilities. In accordance with Davis City ordinance, additional

smoke-free areas are within 20 feet of any building, courtyard, pool

area, exterior walkway or balcony. This distance must be increased if

the smoke is traveling towards a building or any window. As a courtesy to

community residents, incense burning is not allowed in the halls. Residents or

guests who smoke in permissible areas must provide their own receptacle to

extinguish and dispose of cigar/cigarette butts appropriately — failure to do so

constitutes littering and will not be tolerated.

solicitation

No solicitation is allowed within the residence halls and/or exterior areas as

outdoor areas surrounding on-campus student residential facilities are non-

public areas. Solicitation is defined as any uninvited contact, generally involving

a request or literature distribution. No person may distribute literature or so-

licit in the residential outdoor areas except Registered Student Organizations

(RSO) who have an approved Dining Room Table reservation. RSOs should

submit reservation requests to Student Housing for approval. Solicitors should

be referred to the Student Housing staff.

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❄The Segundo area is defined as the area bordered on

the east by California Avenue, on the west by LaRue

Road, on the north by Russell Boulevard, and the

south by parking lot 25.

❄The Tercero area is defined as the area bordered on the

east by Bioletti Way, on the west by Dairy Road, on

the north by Tercero Hall Circle, and on the south by

LaRue Road.

❄The Cuarto area is defined as the area bordered on

the east by Sycamore Lane, on the west by Oxford

Circle, on the north by Wake Forest Drive, and on

the south by Russell Boulevard.

❄The Castilian area is defined as the area bordered on

the east by Wake Forest Drive, on the west by High-

way 113, on the north beyond the northerly edge of

the parking lot North of Castilian, and on the south

beyond the southerly boundary of the parking lot

south of Castilian.

sports

Sports, especially those involving thrown objects, are not

permitted within residence halls, in courtyards, and sur-

rounding property. No games or sports are permitted in

any courtyard, pool area, or grass area; residents should

make use of intramural fields, recreation hall spaces and

city parks for sporting activities.

stereos & amplified sound

The use of stereos and other amplified devices in the

residence halls is a privilege and, in keeping with the noise

policy, is to be exercised within reason, with moderation

and consideration. Bass travels easily through walls and

should be kept to a minimum. Speakers may not be di-

rected out any window. Lack of consideration may result

in loss of privileges.

videotaping & camera use

Consistent with state law and university policy, persons

living in or visiting the university residence halls have

rights as well as responsibilities regarding the privacy of

others. No person may videotape, audio record, or take

photographs of any person in a private location without

that person’s explicit knowledge and consent. Private loca-

tions include, but are not limited to, residence hall rooms,

bathrooms and lounges.

violence

Any perpetration of physical aggression or violence, or the use of real or

implied threats against another resident, in or near campus housing is unac-

ceptable. Students involved in these behaviors will be referred to the Student

Housing Office to have their housing contract reviewed. Students may also be

subject to student discipline through the Office of Student Judicial Affairs.

water fights

For reasons of safety and sanitation, water fights are prohibited in all residence

hall areas, including inside buildings, courtyards, pool areas, and in areas around

the buildings. This policy includes, but is not limited to, water balloons and wa-

ter guns.

safepersonal safety & securityWhile the university community and the city of Davis are relatively small, friendly, and safe, neither

is immune to the realities of the larger world. You will need to take precautions to secure personal

property [e.g. locking your door, engraving your possessions, registering your bike]. You must also

consider your personal security and be aware of vulnerable situations. Keep your roommate and

neighbors informed about your whereabouts and let them know when you will be returning home.

When possible, travel with a friend and check campus maps for the best lighted paths. Report any

suspicious activity immediately to your RA, SRA, or the police, and never leave outside doors or

courtyard gates ajar. With so many people [and bikes, computers, and stereos, etc.] living together,

the halls are prime targets for thefts. Your careful attention to security is in everyone’s best interests.

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The university expects all students to report crimes immediately by contacting the UC Davis Police. Fire, police or medical emergencies can

be reported in person or by dialing 911 from any telephone on campus. Emergency aid can also be requested using the emergency system lo-

cated in most campus elevators. If the call is non-emergency, or when calling from a cell phone, please dial the UC Davis Police Department at

530/752-1230 or the UC Davis Fire Department at 530/752-1234.

A personal safety and security workshop will be presented in your hall at the beginning of fall quarter. Your attendance is expected; you will

learn about campus security procedures and practices. Tips for ensuring your own personal safety and the safety of others will also be dis-

cussed. Throughout the year, other programs on security and crime prevention will be presented and your attendance is strongly encouraged.

online securityAs you prepare to become more involved in the UC Davis community, you will

have opportunities to share information about yourself. Some popular ways to

share information is in the form of online journals, “blogs” and/or community

websites. Take great care with the amount and type of information you adver-

tise on the Internet. Anyone can access this information and use it to victimize

you and/or your friends and family. You should not display your personal phone

numbers, class schedules, screen names, date of birth and e-mail addresses. Al-

though it is important to become a part of this community, do not put yourself

at risk by offering personal information. Visit resnet.ucdavis.edu/secure.htm.

building accessAccess to residence halls is limited to building residents and their invited

guests. In all areas except Leach Hall, you will need your registration card to

gain entrance into your building. For security, these exterior doors are always

locked. You can promote building security by making sure doors and gates

are locked whenever you enter or leave buildings — you can also help by not

letting strangers into the building. If you jeopardize building security by loan-

ing your access card or corridor key to someone else, letting in strangers, or

propping open doors or gates, you will be subject to disciplinary action. If you

see someone loitering or acting peculiar, contact your RA, SRA, or the police

department.

Most residents will receive a separate key to access their rooms; Segundo

North, Bixby, Gilmore, Malcolm, Ryerson and Tercero South residents will use

their registration card to access their rooms. All mailboxes have combination

locks. If your room key or room access card is lost or stolen, you are required

to report it immediately to your area service desk. You will be charged $50 to

re-key your room to protect your personal property and secure your safety

as well as that of your roommate. Failure to report lost keys and access cards

place you and your suitemates/roommates at risk.

A note of caution: If your room door has a lock button

on the inside, simply pushing the button in does not fully

lock the door — be sure to turn the lock 360 degrees with

the key to make sure your door is locked. We strongly

recommend you lock your room every time you leave and

never allow anyone to enter your building that you do not

think belongs there!

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lock-outsBe sure to carry both your room key and access card

with you at all times. If you get locked out of your room

or building, you may check out a temporary key or access

card from the area service desk between 8am and 11pm,

Monday through Friday, and noon to 11pm on weekends.

During holidays, the service desk is open 4pm-7pm and an

RA is on call. When the area service desk is closed, the RA

on call in your area can check out a key or access card for

you to use.

If you cannot come in person to get a temporary key/ac-

cess card, you must provide written authorization to be

presented by the person sent to pick up your key; key per-

mission slips are available at area service desks, or simply

write a note including the date, your signature, your hall

and room number, and the person’s name authorized to

pick up a temporary key/access card for your room. You

must return the temporary key within five days; after five

days your lock will be changed and you will be charged

$50. Access cards must be returned within two days, after

which the card will be deactivated; a $25 administrative

fee will be charged for each unreturned card.

Please be careful not to lock yourself out often — there

is a $25 charge the fifth time you check out a temporary

key and the fourth time you check out a temporary access

card. Temporary keys and access cards must be returned

immediately because they must be available to other resi-

dents in case of emergency.

lock changesIf you lose your key or do not return your temporary

room key to the service desk, your room will be re-keyed.

You will be charged for any lock change. We do this to

protect the personal safety of you and your roommate, as

well as the safety of your belongings. Your roommate and

suitemates will need to be reissued keys as well.

replacement registration cardYou will need to get a new registration card from the Reg-

istrar’s Office if you lose your original one. After receiving

your replacement card, please go to your Area Office so

they can update the Housing access system with the new

issue code that will be printed on the front of your card.

Housing staff will notify University Dining Services to en-

sure that your meal access is also updated in their system.

residence hall watchThe Residence Hall Watch Program is a community-sponsored program in

which residents help protect themselves and their community by being alert

and informing university police when a crime or suspicious activity is observed.

This program has a very positive impact when residents join to make it work.

Please contact your RA or SRA if you are interested in this program.

call boxesCall boxes are located throughout residence hall areas to provide emergency

assistance. The red button on these boxes connects directly to the UC Davis

Police Department dispatcher who can provide emergency assistance. Call box-

es can also be used to call resident rooms — simply dial the resident’s room

phone number and speak through the speaker. Call box locations follow.

Tercero area call boxes

❄west side of F Building

❄west side of K Building

❄east side of the dining commons

Segundo area call boxes

❄next to the single door on the south side of Alder, Thompson, and Miller Halls

❄north side of Regan Main

❄north side near the main entrance of Bixby and Gilmore Halls

❄south side near the main entrance of Malcolm and Ryerson Halls

Cuarto area call boxes

❄to the left of the main sliding doors in the front entrance of Emerson Hall

❄to the left of the Webster Hall main entrance on Oxford Circle

❄near the ramp access to the right of the Thoreau Hall main entrance

❄in front of the Castilian DC entrance

❄under the covered entrance to Castilian North

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security video camerasVideo cameras in the lobbies and exteriors of some residence halls have been

installed to deter theft and vandalism and to identify perpetrators after an

incident has occurred. The cameras will store images to a computer for later

viewing. Footage is not monitored so residents should take normal security

precautions and not rely on the cameras as a security measure.

fire safetyFire safety is taken very seriously in the residence halls and you are expected to adhere to the following regulations. For reasons of safety, the fire department has imposed restrictions on furnishings and some electrical equipment. Large wall hangings [such as tapestry and large posters] must be treated with a flame retardant. Students are not permitted to use anything that produces an open flame, such as candles, in their rooms or suites.

Hallways and walkways, as well as building entrance and exit areas need to be clear at all ties. No items should be stored in these areas at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, bicycles and trash.

Students may not store or repair motorized vehicles in the residence halls. It is also prohibited for students to store gasoline or other flammable liquids in any living units. Cooking/warming appliances may not be used in residence hall rooms with the exception of coffee pots, oil popcorn poppers [no hot air popcorn poppers], and microwaves [see Electrical Safety]. Appliances in rooms often activate the sensitive fire alarm system; small appliances and hot air popcorn poppers may be used in community kitchens. No person may use or store fireworks or firecrackers in residence halls or on campus.

computer securityAll desks in the residence halls have a 1”x4” hardwood

horizontal brace that provides a place for you to lock

down your computer with a cable or link chain if you

would like to do so. What you will need is the following:

Each piece of computer hardware [CPU, printer, monitor,

etc.] you would like to lock down needs a link chain or

cable affixed to it. The link chain would need to be at least

40” long; cable would need to be at least 6’ long. You will

also need a padlock. Make sure the “shackle” on the pad-

lock is small enough in diameter to fit through the chain

link, but long enough to fit through two chain links or

both ends of your cable.

identify your propertyThe UC Davis Police Department has a program called

“Operation ID.” From the area service desk, you may

check out an electric etcher to engrave your driver’s li-

cense number or student identification number on your

valuables. If the property is located, these numbers may

help police identify and return your belongings. If you are

interested in the program, contact your RA or the Police

Department [530/752-1727] for more information.

insuranceIt is important to remember that the university does not

assume any responsibility for the loss, damage or destruc-

tion of personal property kept in the halls or on university

property, so think ahead about protecting your belongings.

You may also want to take valuables home during the

breaks. Some homeowner policies cover property away

from home and special insurance can be purchased; check

with your insurance agent.

policeUC Davis is served by its own police department with

over forty police officers. UC Davis officers patrol campus

24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide a full range

of police-related services. The crime prevention unit gives

presentations and provides information on personal safety.

The department is on Kleiber Hall Drive, southeast of the

Recreation Hall and across the street from Briggs Hall.

Students are encouraged to tour the department and get

to know officers by riding along with an on-duty officer.

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fire alarms, smoke detectors, & fire sprinklersAll residence halls are equipped with fire detection devices and manual pull stations. When manual

pull stations are activated, a hall alarm will sound and the UC Davis fire department will be notified.

Rooms in Leach Hall are equipped with smoke detectors that will sound hall alarms when activated.

Rooms elsewhere in the Tercero area, Regan, Bixby, Gilmore, Malcolm, Ryerson, Webster, Emerson,

and Castilian Halls are equipped with smoke detectors that sound a local alarm within the affected

room; these buildings also have heat detectors that sound an alarm in public areas and notify the fire

department. Rooms in Thoreau Hall and Segundo North are equipped with smoke detectors and

heat sensitive sprinklers that sound a local alarm and release water within the affected room. Fire

department personnel will respond immediately to all alarms with a full complement of firefight-

ing equipment. It is the responsibility of each student to evacuate the residence hall when an alarm

sounds; failure to leave during an alarm will result in disciplinary action.

Each resident needs to be aware of the sensitivity of smoke detectors (and fire sprinklers in Tho-

reau and Segundo North) in their rooms and hallways. They can be activated by foreign materials

[e.g. water, smoke, aerosol sprays] or sudden shock [e.g. being hit or touched]. They cannot properly

respond to smoke or fire if they are covered, taken down, or have objects hanging from them. As a

result, such activity is not permitted. Tampering with or activating an alarm in a non-emer-

gency situation, or the presence of illegal cooking devices that cause an activation of the

system, will result in disciplinary action as well as the assessment of a charge for costs

attributed to the false alarm.

fire extinguishersAll living areas are equipped with fire extinguishers to be used in the event a minor fire occurs.

Should a fire extinguisher not be present within 75 feet of your room or kitchen area, please notify

residence hall staff or your area office.

torchiere halogen lampsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to consumers that the light

bulbs in most torchiere style halogen lamps can reach very high temperatures and could start a fire

if they come in contact with curtains, clothes, or other flammable materials. It is because of this in-

creased fire and safety risk that torchiere halogen lamps are prohibited in the residence halls.

automatic door closersAutomatic door closers in the residence halls should not be tampered with or disconnected. Doors

with automatic door closers may not be propped open.

social

social committeesA great way to get to know people within your own com-

munity is by joining the social committee. This group plans

activities and study breaks for the community.

rhabResidence Halls Advisory Board is an advisory group com-

posed entirely of residents. They advise and give input to

Student Housing administrators on any issues that affect

residence hall students. If you are interested in becoming a

member, or have a question or concern, contact your Resi-

dent Advisor.

student review boardsA review board is composed of residence hall students

who meet with students who have been involved in quiet

hour policy violations, vandalism, messes, alcohol policy vio-

lations, or guest policy violations. The purpose of the board

is to review and respond to the incident with the student

and work with the student to establish guidelines for posi-

tive behavioral change.

leadership councilEach residential area has a Leadership Council. The Leader-

ship Council is designed to maximize student representa-

tion and involvement while providing leadership opportuni-

ties for residents. The Leadership Council sponsors and

plans social, leadership and diversity education activities.

Activities include dances, talent shows, leadership confer-

ences and much more. All activities are planned by students

with the advisement of the Leadership Coordinator.

hall programsThe success of the Student Housing program depends on your involvement and support. All programs

need students to participate in decision-making, planning, and implementing events. This is your

community and you have the right and responsibility to help make it what you want it to be. In addition,

your involvement in the following activities will be a positive addition to your resume and will enhance

your academic experience at the university.

community decisionsOne significant way for you to get involved in your new

home is to take part in your community’s development.

Residents are asked to discuss such things as quiet

hours, lounge use, kinds and level of social activities, and

expectations of roommates and other residents. These

meetings provide you the opportunity to get better ac-

quainted with other members of your community and to

discuss community concerns.

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intramuralsEach community needs several people to help organize intramural teams. Intra-

mural events are open to all university students.

community programsA program is an activity or event of an educational or so-

cial nature that is usually planned by the residents of each

community. Faculty desserts, dances, and river raft trips

are all examples of programs.

damage reductionThe Student Housing Damage Reduction Program is designed to encourage residents to take responsibility for their living environment and thereby

help reduce the cost of repairing damages and cleaning. Each year, a significant portion of the Student Housing budget is earmarked for repairing

damages and cleaning in the halls. If a community keeps the area clean and damages to a minimum, the balance will be returned to the students of

that community. This money, the Damage Reduction Award, can then be used by the community for social activities, shirts, pictures, etc. Awards are

distributed five times during the academic year.

your role

Your role in the Damage Reduction Program can best

be fulfilled by being an active and concerned community

member. As a member of a residence hall community, you

have a responsibility to those with whom you are living

and to the physical environment. Your responsibilities as a

community member in terms of the Damage Reduction

Program are to:

✤Take care of your community facilities. Please be courte-

ous to others and do not leave trash in common ar-

eas such as lounges, kitchens, restrooms, or hallways.

✤Report damages occurring as a result of your behavior.

✤Encourage others to take responsibility for their actions

in the community.

✤Assist staff in determining who is responsible for com-

munity damages. Residents are held responsible if

invited or uninvited guests cause damages or messes.

✤Help your community decide how to spend its Damage

Reduction Awards. Five times a year, communities

that have kept damages to a minimum are given mon-

etary awards. As a member of your community, you

can help decide how the money will be spent.

✤Help keep your community safe by preventing access to

your building by nonresidents.

spending your earnings

Damage reduction funds cannot be spent on video rentals, the purchase of

alcohol or gifts for staff, donations to charities, or any event or activity that is

not consistent with Student Housing or university purposes or policies; your

RA can advise you on how to spend your award. Some things on which com-

munities have used their Damage Reduction Awards follow.

✤Community shirts

✤Community barbecues

✤Dances

✤End of Quarter & Pizza parties

✤Rafting trips

✤Ice cream socials

✤Tie-dye parties

✤Recreational equipment

✤Community dinners

✤Community pictures & yearbooks

✤Rec pool parties

✤Finals week treats

✤Bowling

educational

academic supportThe residence hall staff at UC Davis is working hard to

provide you with the academic support you need to be

successful at UC Davis. Several academic resources are

included here, and you may also want to visit the New

Student Orientation website [orientation.ucdavis.edu].

advising in the halls

Residence hall staff and the Residence Hall Advising Team

are committed to enhancing the academic success of resi-

dents. Throughout the year, informative programs related

to academic needs are offered within each residence hall

community. Some topics covered are: “Strategies for Suc-

cess,” “Reviewing Your Academic Progress,” “Your Major,

Your Minor, Your Career,” “Planning a Course Schedule,”

and “Grading Options.” In addition, faculty members will

be invited to speak on a variety of interesting topics. This

offers you the opportunity to talk with your professors in

an informal setting outside of the classroom. All of these

programs are designed to assist you in making the most of

your college career by acquainting you with the many re-

sources available on campus. Your RA will alert you when

these programs will occur. Staff members are also trained

in general academic advising issues and can provide helpful

information on a myriad of topics. Just ask!

academic advising centers

Academic Advising Centers are located in the Segundo

and Tercero commons buildings as well as Thoreau Hall. In

each center, peer advisors from the three undergraduate

colleges and the Division of Biological Sciences are avail-

able Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 7pm to help

you select courses, plan a course of study, explore majors,

understand requirements, and discuss educational goals;

tutors are available in the evening to assist you with math,

chemistry, and writing. In front of the Tercero and Castilian

dining rooms, peer advisors are available Tuesdays from

5pm to 7pm.

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residence hall resources

learning resource centers

The Learning Resource Centers [LRCs] for Student Hous-

ing residents are located at four sites — Emerson Hall,

Castilian Hall, the Tercero commons building, and the Se-

gundo commons building. The LRCs offer a variety of re-

sources, including network connected computers, sample

exams, reference materials, and quiet study environments.

They are open for all residents from 8am-11pm Monday-

Thursday, 8am-5pm Fridays, noon-5pm Saturdays, and

noon-11pm Sundays.

Each center provides Windows PCs that are directly con-

nected to the Internet. Computers are equipped with CD-

ROM drives, headsets, and microphones. The LRCs offer

a variety of software, including the complete Microsoft

Office suite of applications [Excel, Word, Powerpoint]. Ad-

ditionally, a variety of CDs are provided to assist with web

page design, references and interactive encyclopedias.

Reference materials available in the LRCs include exam

files, study guides, dictionaries and thesauri.

Services offered by computer consultants include free

computer workshops, technical assistance, and individual

computer tutoring by appointment. We encourage all

residents to use these staff members to increase their

computer skills. Contact each center for more informa-

tion: Segundo [530/752-4274], Tercero [530/752-0800],

Emerson [530/752-6880], and Castilian [530/754-8780].

tv studio [media resource center]

The Media Resource Center (MRC) is located in Segundo.

Movies, informative programs and live class review ses-

sions are shown over the student housing television chan-

nels. Students interested in working with cameras, lighting,

sound equipment, and editing equipment can get involved

in the television studio. For more information, visit the

Segundo LRC, which houses the Media Resource Center.

television bulletin boards

Television bulletin boards are located throughout the

residence halls. They display important information about

deadlines for meal plan changes, room transfers, program

activities or special notices.

resNet computer access

All students living in the residence halls have access to ResNet. ResNet pro-

vides direct, high speed access to the Internet for those with a network-ready

computer. This means that residents are able to get direct, immediate access

to the Internet and campus computing resources without using a modem and

tying up their phone line. In addition, students have a basic cable television

hookup in their room or suite. We believe that ResNet provides students with

a significant academic advantage as more and more resources are available

over the Internet. Specific websites that use excessive amounts of bandwidth

and are not used for educational purposes may be evaluated by the university

and marked for limited use. To accommodate residents without computers,

the Learning Resource Centers are available. For more information on ResNet

[resnet.ucdavis.edu/], please refer to your in-room guide, talk with your Resi-

dent Advisor, or visit your area service desk.

Residents are responsible for configuring and maintaining computer compat-

ibility for ResNet access. Student Housing provides information and referral

services to help. If you plan on utilizing ResNet’s data network, please refer to

the ResNet FAQ for system requirements and suggestions. Note: 10 Base-T

patch cables may be purchased at the UC Davis Bookstore. All residence halls

have ResNet access. Keep in mind that just like your home, UC Davis can have

power supply problems that can affect your equipment. It may be wise for you

to consider purchasing a device to protect your computer equipment from

these kinds of situations.

e-mail

Residents are highly encouraged to establish a campus e-mail account and

check it regularly. Student Housing uses e-mail as one of various methods to

notify residents about important information.

cable television service

Cable television connections will only work if you have a cable-ready televi-

sion. Student Housing will show some movies over the closed-circuit television

system. Resident and staff input is solicited in selecting these movies, not all of

which will appeal to all residents. If you would like to provide input on movie

selections or see a listing of movies scheduled, please visit the ResNet web site

[resnet.ucdavis.edu/movies.htm].

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bag mealsA “Build Your Own” bag lunch line is available during breakfast every weekday to allow residents to

prepare a lunch should their schedules prevent them from getting to the dining room for lunch — 24

hour notice is required during finals week.

dietary needsA dietician is available to assist residents with special dietary needs and those who have nutri-

tional questions and concerns. For information or consultation, contact the Nutrition Hotline

[530/752-9604, linda.adams@sodexhousa.com].

get well traysIf you are ill, have a friend obtain a get well tray request from your RA. With this form and your meal

card, your friend can prepare a meal to go for you.

pack-outsStudents often enjoy socializing while dining outside. Floor parties, field trips and picnics can be

planned through the dining service management team and your RA.

backpacksBackpacks are not allowed in the dining rooms — you are encouraged to drop off personal belong-

ings in your room before entering the dining facilities. A limited number of lockers are available at

dining room entrances. Students must bring their own lock and may only store items during meal

time; items left in lockers will be removed. Student Housing and University Dining Service assume no

responsibility for personal items left in or near the lockers.

meal cardYour registration card also serves as your meal card and may be used only by the person to whom

it was issued. Anyone using another student’s card or giving his/her card to another student may face

Student Housing and/or Student Judicial Affairs action.

changing meal plans

You may change your meal plan each quarter until the dates listed below; changes may be made on-

line at My Student Housing by clicking on the meal plan changes link, at your area service desk or in

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fall quarter: October 1 winter quarter: January 1 spring quarter: April 1

After these dates only upgrades will be accepted. Upgrading after these dates may result in addi-

tional charges if the estimated average weekly balances of the former meal plan are exceeded.

retail optionsThe following residential dining facilities offer “Grab & Go Snacks” and beverages and provide an op-

portunity to take a break and socialize with fellow residents.

❉The Junction at Segundo

❉Trudy’s at Tercero

❉The Express at Oxford

Selections include many convenience store favorites. Snack items include beverages, candy, chips,

pretzels and ice cream. Residents selecting the Gold Plus Option or block plans can use their dining

cards at these locations.

diningUniversity Dining Services at UC Davis

provides an excellent selection of food

and meal times to meet the needs

of our diverse and busy residents.

Monday through Thursday we offer

four meals beginning at 6:30 in the

morning and ending with a late night

meal at midnight; three mealtimes are

offered Fridays, and brunch and dinner

are offered weekends and holidays

[housing.ucdavis.edu/current/menu.

htm].

You may dine in any of our four

resident dining facilities: Segundo,

Tercero, Oxford, and Castilian. All offer

a complete variety of dining choices

with unlimited seconds. To keep your

costs reasonable, we ask that you

reduce waste by eating what you take

and refrain from removing food from

the dining room. You are permitted

to take out an ice cream bar/cone,

piece of fruit that you are eating, or

a beverage only in the mug provided

by Dining Services at the beginning

of the school year; all other food must

be eaten in the dining room. Express

Meals to go are available at the host

check station located in the front of

each dining room. Additional dining

program information will be provided

in University Dining Services’ Resident

Dining Guide distributed during Fall

Welcome Week and can be found on

their website [sodexho.ucdavis.edu].

residence hall services

area service deskBelow are just a few of the services available at all area

service desks.

❉ getting help when you’re locked out

❉letting us know that something requires repair

❉checking out/in when you’re switching rooms

❉checking out tools to configure your bed

❉picking up your “care package” from home

❉information on vending machine refunds

❉checking out recreational equipment such as billiards

and ping-pong

service desk hours

Monday-Friday 8am-11pm

Saturday & Sunday noon-11pm

The Castilian service desk is open 2pm-11pm Saturday/

Sunday.

staff “on call”Residence hall staff are here to assist you. RAs are “on

duty” at area service desks from 7pm-11pm and can an-

swer questions, check out equipment, or just chat. From

11pm until 7am the next morning, an RA is “on call” who

is available to assist you with questions, problems, or

emergencies; visit your area service desk to see who is

“on call.” Cellular phone numbers for “on call” staff are

posted throughout buildings. In emergencies, residents

should call 911 from room phones or 530/752-1230 from

cellular phones.

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darkroomPhotography buffs can find a darkroom and some limited

supplies in Ryerson Hall. It is equipped for black and white

printing only. Contact the Segundo area service desk for

more information [530/752-4120].

custodial servicesWe have a great custodial staff working seven days a week

to keep your lounges, public bathrooms, hallways, and

stairwells clean and looking nice. Custodial staff is respon-

sible for cleaning public areas in your community — you

are responsible for upkeep of your room. Please drain and

re-pot your plants outside rather than in the bathroom

sink or laundry room! When using common areas, it is

your responsibility to ensure that the space is clean before

you leave. Cleaning after a large event or after someone

has “trashed” a space is the responsibility of the com-

munity, not your custodian. If it is necessary for our cus-

todians to clean up excessive trash caused by community

members, money will be deducted from your community’s

damage reduction fund. In the Segundo and Tercero areas,

a floor poster tells you when you can expect the routine

cleaning and disinfecting of your bathroom. Your bathroom

is closed during these times, so you will need to use an

alternate bathroom while cleaning is in progress — this

will assist us in completing the necessary services for your

community restroom quickly and thoroughly.

To help keep your room and community clean, a supply

area is stocked with cleansers, mops, dustpans and brooms

for your use (either in your laundry room, a closet, or at

the Cuarto area service desks). Vacuum cleaners may be

checked out from area service desks or your resident

advisor. Please remember that this is shared equipment so

you will need to return it after use. Toilet paper is not pro-

vided for the Cuarto suites.

trash & recyclingEach room is furnished with a wastebasket and recycling container. Please

empty trash in the designated area in your building/floor or in the large dump-

sters outside; trash may not be left in hallways, bathrooms, laundry rooms, or

walkways for health and safety reasons. Aluminum cans, glass, plastic, and paper

can by recycled using community recycling bins. Pitch in! Please dispose of all

items properly — do not stack items in hallways or lounges. It is your respon-

sibility to separate and dispose of trash and recyclables in a proper manner. Any

non-recyclable trash deposited into recycling containers will contaminate recy-

clables, causing them to be deemed as trash and sent to the landfill.

laundryLaundry rooms with card-operated washers and dryers can be found in each

community. A WEB AccessCard will be issued to each resident at check in; cash

value may be added using cash, credit, or debit card at a centrally located ‘Add

Value’ stations in your residence hall area. Please request repair and refunds

from WEB Service Company at the 800 number posted in laundry rooms; be

sure to note the machine identification number. Contact your area service desk

for problems with the WEB AccessCard.

lost & foundMissing something? Check with your area service desk first, then the Police

Department Lost & Found [530/752-3272]. If neither of these work, you may

want to run a classified in The Aggie [UC Davis’ newspaper].

lounge spaceMany buildings have lounges with comfortable furniture where residents and

their guests can sit, talk, or study. Non-residents may not use these spaces un-

less accompanied by a resident. The lounges are also central to many of the

social and educational programs that enrich community living. Furniture is for

the use of all residents and must not be removed from public space. Note:

Copyright law prohibits public showings of rented or purchased videos in resi-

dence hall lounges and other public spaces.

recreational & cooking equipmentSome recreational and cooking equipment is available for check out in some

areas. Ask your RA or area service desk staff for details.

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mailThe following pages illustrate how you should have your friends and family address mail to you. The US Postal service uses automatic sorters. Your

mail will be processed faster by the US Postal Service if addresses are 1) printed in capital letters and 2) punctuation marks are not used within the

address. In Regan, Segundo, Tercero, and Cuarto, US and campus mail are delivered Monday through Saturday to your mailbox. Mail is delivered daily

(delivery times will be posted). Because mail clerks are full-time students, mail delivery times will vary depending on class schedules, but you can

expect it by 5pm. Packages can be picked up at your area service desk. Castilian Residents must come to the Thoreau Service desk to pick up any

packages.

Pierce HallJALI DOE 123 G BLDG PIERCE HALL 224 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JOON DOE 123 H BLDG PIERCE HALL 218 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JAMES DOE 123 J BLDG PIERCE HALL 200 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JADEN DOE 123 K BLDG PIERCE HALL 206 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JERE DOE 123 L BLDG PIERCE HALL 212 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JASON DOE 123 M BLDG PIERCE HALL 230 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

Lysle Leach HallJALIA DOE 123 LEACH HALL SUITE A 319 BIOLETTI WAY DAVIS CA 95616

JOY DOE 123 LEACH HALL SUITE B 300 BIOLETTI WAY DAVIS CA 95616

JORDAN DOE 123 LEACH HALL SUITE C 306 BIOLETTI WAY DAVIS CA 95616

JOE DOE 123 LEACH HALL SUITE D 312 BIOLETTI WAY DAVIS CA 95616

JULIAN DOE 123 LEACH HALL SUITE E 331 BIOLETTI WAY DAVIS CA 95616

JERRY DOE 123 LEACH HALL SUITE F 325 BIOLETTI WAY DAVIS CA 95616

Tercero South, Building 1JADEN DOE 123 BUILDING 1 352 DAIRY ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

Tercero South, Building 2JORNAY DOE 123 BUILDING 2 376 DAIRY ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

cuartoThoreau HallJEFF DOE 123 THOREAU HALL 533 OxFORD CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

Emerson HallJUDY DOE 123 EMERSON HALL 565 OxFORD CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

Webster HallJORA DOE 123 WEBSTER HALL 541 OxFORD CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

Castilian HallJULIA DOE 123 CASTILIAN HALL SOUTH 1440 WAKE FOREST DRIVE DAVIS CA 95616

JAx DOE 123 CASTILIAN HALL NORTH 1460 WAKE FOREST DRIVE DAVIS CA 95616

segundoRegan HallJACEY DOE 123 CAMPO HALL 601 REGAN HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JUSTIN DOE 123 INDIO HALL 505 REGAN HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JOHNETTA DOE 123 NOVA HALL 560 BECKETT HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JOEL DOE 123 PALOMA HALL 510 BECKETT HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JILLIAN DOE 123 RIENDA HALL 580 BECKETT HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JAN DOE 123 SERENO HALL 541 REGAN HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JAGDEEP DOE 123 TALARA HALL 540 BECKETT HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

Bixby & Gilmore HallsJIANG DOE 123 BIxBY HALL 625 REGAN HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JASMIN DOE 123 GILMORE HALL 438 LARUE ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

Malcolm & Ryerson HallsJUNE DOE 123 MALCOLM HALL 468 LARUE ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

JALI DOE 123 RYERSON HALL 462 LARUE ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

Alder HallJACOB DOE 123 ALDER HALL 492 LARUE ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

Thompson HallJORDAN DOE 123 THOMPSON HALL 494 LARUE ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

Miller HallJURGEN DOE 123 MILLER HALL 496 LARUE ROAD DAVIS CA 95616

terceroThille HallJARI DOE 123 A BLDG THILLE HALL 243 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JODI DOE 123 B BLDG THILLE HALL 261 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JESSE DOE 123 C BLDG THILLE HALL 255 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS, CA 95616

JOEL DOE 123 D BLDG THILLE HALL 249 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JEANE DOE 123 E BLDG THILLE HALL 231 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

JOAN DOE 123 F BLDG THILLE HALL 237 TERCERO HALL CIRCLE DAVIS CA 95616

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your room

painting your wallsIf you live in the Segundo or Tercero areas and your room

needs to be painted, you may paint it yourself if you wish;

Segundo North is exempt from this allowance. Student

Housing will supply paint and equipment, but you must

follow specific guidelines; visit your area service desk for

additional information.

furniture & decorationsA few touches here and there can transform your room

into a special place. Always consider safety when mak-

ing decisions about decorations. Keep things away from

sources of heat: use colored lightbulbs instead of placing

paper over them to change the mood of your room and

do not use candles. Halogen lamps are not allowed

in the residence halls. Posters and other wall hangings

brighten things up. One request: please do not apply stick-

ers or decals to any surfaces in your room — they are

very difficult to remove!

heating & air conditioningIf you live in the Segundo or Tercero areas, your heater/

air-conditioner can be regulated with a two- or three-

speed switch or thermostat. Temperature systems in these

buildings are centrally controlled and can only function as

either a heating or cooling system at any time — residents

cannot switch between heating and air conditioning sys-

tems. Central heating systems will be turned on once tem-

peratures reach a consistent evening low of approximately

42°F with daytime highs below 70°F. Central cooling

systems will be turned on after five consecutive daytime

temperatures above 85°F with a forecast of continuing

high temperatures. All units in the Cuarto area have inde-

pendent heating and air conditioning systems, allowing full

control by residents.

condition & repairsYou and your roommate are responsible for the condition of your room or

suite at all times. A room condition form can be completed on the Student

Housing channel of MyUCDavis. For your protection, you are encouraged to

complete this form listing the condition of your room/suite and the furnish-

ings. When you vacate your room, this information will be used to determine

whether any charges for damages or cleaning beyond normal use and wear will

be billed to you. If you do not complete a room condition form, you are ac-

cepting the room as is.

Your prompt report of damages or items requiring maintenance, especially

those that affect the security of the building, will greatly expedite repairs. You

will not be charged for the repair of something that breaks due to normal

wear and tear. To have something fixed, submit a repair request through the

Student Housing channel on MyUCDavis. Remember, only maintenance staff is

authorized to make repairs.

If you live in a suite, we want to help you maintain the carpet and upholstered

furniture. If you spill something on your carpet or furniture and cannot get the

stain out with water or by vacuuming, please stop by the area service desk for

our “special spotter.”

At times throughout the year, major maintenance projects may be scheduled

to enhance the quality of the facilities. Student Housing makes every effort to

minimize the inconvenience to students caused by such projects. Hall staff will

also keep you informed when projects occur in your area.

To ensure a minimum of wear to the furniture, furnishings are not to be re-

moved from rooms and suites. When you move out of your room, you are ex-

pected to return furniture to its original location and configuration.

If you have a roommate or suitemate who moves out during the year, it is pos-

sible that a new person will check in at any time. Therefore the assigned room

and the common areas of a suite must be ready to receive a new resident.

During quarter breaks, the room may be inspected before your new roommate

or suitemate moves in. You will be charged if staff is required to clear or clean a

space to make it habitable for a new resident.

index.Aacademic support 26

advising centers 26advising programs 26bulletin board notices 27learning resource centers 27media resource center 27resNet 27

Bbuilding

access 20access card replacement 21lock change 21lock-outs 21security cameras 22

Ccomputer

online safety 20security 22

Ddining 28

backpacks 28bag lunch 28card replacement 21changing plans 28dietary needs 28get well tray 28meal card 28pack-outs 28retail options 28

Hhall services 29

custodial cleaning 30darkroom 30laundry facilities 30lost & found 30lounges & public space 30on call staff 29recreational & cooking equipment

30service desk 29trash & recycling 30

Mmail 31

PPolicies 12

alcohol & drugs 13animals 16audio/video recording 18barbecues 13bathrooms 13bicycles 13community standards 12computers 14cooperation with staff 12damage & cleanliness 14dining commons 15electrical safety 14elevator fine 17elevators 15fines, admin 17fines, cleaning 17fines, failure to clean 17fines, failure to vacate 17fines, homesteading 17fines, illegal room swap 17fines, improper check out 17fines, late payment 17fines, lock change 17fines, object retrieval 17fire safety 15food fights 15furnishings 15guests 15musical instruments 16noise 16parking 16passive involvement 12pools & spas 16postings 16public space 16research projects 17respect for others 12roof, balcony & screens 17skate equipment 17smoking/incense 17solicitation 17sound amplification 18sports 18violence 18water fights 18weapons 15

programs 24community development 24damage reduction 25floor activities 25intramural sports 25leadership council 24residence hall advisory board 24social committees 24student review boards 24

Rresident resources 27

cable television 27e-mail notices 27learning resource centers 27

media resource center 27resNet 27television announcements 27

Roomhomesteading fine 17illegal transfer fine 17improper check out fine 17moving out 9occupancy 9transfers 9

roomcondition & repairs 32furniture & decoration 32heating & cooling 32painting 32

Roommatecommunication skills 8transfers 9

Ssafety & security 19

building access 20doors 23emergency call boxes 21fire extinguishers 23fire protection equipment 23fire regulations 22halogen lamps 23lock changes 21online safety 20police service 22property, computer 22property, identification 22property, insurance 22Residence Hall Watch 21video cameras 22

Student Housingcontract 7contract release 9disciplinary action 11

parental disclosure 13fines & additional fees 17late payment fee 17mission 4payment 8rights & responsibilities 10staff 5

principles of community.The University of California, Davis, is first and foremost, an institution of learning and teaching, committed to serving the needs of society. Our

campus community reflects and is a part of a society comprising all races, creeds, and social circumstances. The successful conduct of the university’s

affairs requires that every member of the university community acknowledge and practice the following basic principles:

We affirm the dignity inherent in all of us, and we strive to maintain a climate of justice marked by respect for each other. We acknowl-

edge that our society carries within it historical and deep-rooted misunderstandings and biases, and therefore we will endeavor to foster mu-

tual understanding among the many parts of our whole.

We affirm the right of freedom of expression within our community and also affirm our commitment to the highest standards of civility

and decency towards all. We recognize the right of every individual to think and speak as dictated by personal belief, to express any idea, and

to disagree with or counter another’s point of view, limited only by university regulations governing time, place, and manner. We promote open

expression of our individuality and our diversity within the bounds of courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.

We confront and reject all manifestations of discrimination, including those based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orien-

tation, religious or political beliefs, status within or outside the university, or any other differences among people which have been excuses for

misunderstanding, dissension, or hatred. We recognize and cherish the richness contributed to our lives by our diversity. We take pride in our

various achievements, and we celebrate our differences.

We recognize that each of us has an obligation to the community of which we have chosen to be a part. We will strive to build a true

community of spirit and purpose based on mutual respect and caring.

20 April 1990

non-discrimination statementThe University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, medical condition [cancer-related or genetic characteristics], ancestry,

marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran [special disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, or any other veteran

who served on active duty during a war or campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized]. The University prohibits

sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

Inquiries regarding the University’s student-related nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Student Judicial Affairs Director, Jeanne

Wilson, 530/752-1128.