Rules & Procedures

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• Student Rules for Responsible Computing: Texas A&M University Student Rules set forth expectations about responsible computer use. Visit http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule22.
• Reporting Inappropriate Use: Report inappropriate use of computer resources or suspected illegal activity at https://security.tamu.edu/index.php.
• File sharing: Students should also be aware of the potential liabilities in using Texas A&M computing resources for file-sharing activities. Utilizing programs to swap songs, movies or other forms of media may place one at risk of violating both copyright protection laws and Texas A&M University Student Rules. Visit https://security.tamu.edu/index.php for more information.

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Multiple plug adapters and extension cords are not permitted because of fire hazard. When additional electrical outlets are needed, residents must use United Laboratories–approved electrical power strips with built-in circuit breakers.

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Lounge furnishings must remain in their designated areas. If lounge furniture is missing and attempts to locate it fail, the Department of Residence Life reserves the option to do a residence hall room search. Any such searches will be publicized at least 24 hours in advance. Students who are found in possession of public area furniture will be subject to University disciplinary action. Any lounge furniture not accounted for will be assessed as a group billing. Do not move lounge furniture.

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Do not loan or give your student ID or room/apartment keys to anyone one. Any assigned keys, ID’s and access cards should be kept in your possession at all times. Giving your key or access card to others may result in disciplinary action. Duplication of University keys is strictly prohibited.

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Residents are responsible while cooking in the apartments and residence halls to ensure that proper sanitation, ventilation, and fire safety precautions are taken. Any damages resulting from improper food disposal will be billed to the individuals responsible. Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves when using public spaces.

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Your apartment and residence hall staff members are University officials. Residents must immediately comply with any lawful directions from any University official. Verbal and/or physical abuse directed toward any University staff member will not be tolerated and violations may result in disciplinary action being taken.

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Lounges are community space and are considered public areas. Lounges have been provided so that residents may study, work on class assignments, watch TV, hold community events, and visit with friends.

Lounges are not intended for such uses as sleeping, weekly club meetings, gaming or other such activities that dominate the lounge for long periods of time and prevent use by the greater community, unless they are Department of Residence Life sponsored. Please properly dispose of trash in these lounges.

Only Resident Advisors, Hall Councils, and Living Learning Community staff may reserve the lounges located inside the apartments and residence halls. Reservations may be done through the Apartments Office or Hall Offices, and only for meetings and events related to the residence halls and the learning communities.

However, several meeting and/or event spaces are available for any residence hall student to reserve in the Northside Commons on the first floor of Hullabaloo Hall, in the Southside Commons, and in the University Apartments Community Center. Please see Meeting Reservations & Events Coordination or contact the area offices for more information about reservation rules and for specific information about what spaces are available to be reserved.

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Guests in buildings that are controlled with card access must be escorted at all times by the host resident. Residents must escort all guests into and out of the building. Residents must remain with guests at all times. Guests in the University Apartments must have the resident present while inside the apartment.

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Residents may have a maximum of one microwave and two refrigerators per room (single rooms may have one microwave and one refrigerator). Residents are allowed to have 2 MICROCHILL units per room if both are rented or purchased through the Department of Residence Life. Otherwise, a combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave appliance will be counted as one microwave and one refrigerator. In addition, the following conditions apply to microwaves and refrigerators in the residence halls:

• Microwaves must be U.L. approved and may not exceed a stated FCC rating of 700 watts (FCC rating placard must be intact).
• Refrigerators must be U.L. approved and the total size of the refrigerator and freezer combined may not exceed 4.4 cubic feet.
• Refrigerators must be kept clean for sanitation reasons.
• Refrigerators must be cleaned, defrosted, and unplugged between semesters.
• Refrigerators must be removed from the room prior to check-out unless rented from the University.
• Microwaves and refrigerators may not be plugged in and placed inside a closet.
• Microwaves and refrigerators must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Residents in balcony style halls are the only exception to this rule due to the location of the outlets in the balcony style halls.

For more information regarding renting a combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave appliance, contact your residence hall staff or refer to Amenities > Add-Ons > Microwave Ovens & Combination Refrigerator/Microwave Appliances.

University Apartment residents may have one refrigerator, not exceeding 4.4 cubic feet, per bedroom. No additional microwaves or freezer units are allowed.

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