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Physical harm to any person including physical fights and sexual assault will not be tolerated in the on-campus community.

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Bicycle, motorcycle, and micromobility device parking is restricted to  and motorcycle parking is restricted to available motorcycle lots and bicycle racksbike racks, designated motorcycle parking areas, or university provided micromobility storage. These vehicles may be impounded if they are left in walkways, breezeways, sidewalks, or hallways. Motorcycles and other motor vehicles are not allowed to be driven on any non-roadway area, pathway, sidewalk, handicapped ramp, etc. Mopeds are considered the same as motorcycles and should follow the same regulations. Although personal bicycles (not bike-share program bikes) may be stored in individual apartments or residence hall rooms with the consent of roommates, motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and other internal combustion engine vehicles should never be brought into the residence halls, with the exception of devices used as approved ADA accommodations. Gasoline cans should never be stored in the apartments or residence halls. 

Micromobility devices, Hhoverboards, electric scooters, electric skateboards, and other battery-operated vehicles are not allowed to be used, stored, or charged in any Residence Life facilities due to the significant fire hazard posed by these devices. Exceptions to this include motorized vehicles that are approved ADA accommodations. See the TAMU Transportation Services website for more information. 

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The Department of Residence Life reserves the right to limit the number of individuals in an apartment or residence hall room or at a university apartments or residence hall event in cases where the safety of occupants may be a concern or where the noise level in the room violates either the quiet hours or courtesy hour rules.

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All modifications must be approved by the RM/GRM/CD/GHD. Permanent fixtures and construction are not permitted. All items in the room must be free standing. Modifying electrical, cable or telephone wiring, the ceiling, walls, doors, plumbing, HVAC, Ethernet, and closet doors are prohibited. Under no circumstances should nails, screws or wall anchors be used to affix items to walls. Any materials used to affix items to walls or doors must be completely removed upon checkout (including all tape residue).

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The University recognizes residents’ desire for privacy, particularly in the context of their group living situation, and will do all it can to protect and guarantee their privacy. However, the University, through a Department of Residence Life staff member, reserves the right to enter a resident’s room/apartment at any time for the following purposes:

• To determine compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• To provide cleaning, maintenance work and/or pest control.
• To conduct an inventory of university property.
• To silence unattended loud alarms or music.
• If there is an indication of imminent danger to life, health and/or property.
• If there is a reasonable cause to believe that a violation of university or housing regulations is occurring.
• To search for missing university property.

A room search by a designated Department of Residence Life staff member is possible but rare. For such a search to take place, the conditions for room entry must exist. Permission for a room search is determined at the Assistant Director or Coordinator of Residence Life level and above. Items that violate university or housing regulations will be confiscated. A room search by law enforcement officials must be accomplished through the use of a valid search warrant or with the explicit consent of the resident.

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Residents may not make alterations to their apartments/room. Alterations could include but are not limited to nail or screw holes in walls, doors, window frames and door frames, or installation of tile/carpet squares, adhesive carpet and painting, or plumbing devices. The alterations will be corrected by maintenance staff and the resident charged to return the apartment/room to the original condition.

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Residents may not put up an antenna or satellite dish anywhere on the outside of the apartments or residence halls.

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If printed material and/or posters of an offensive nature are displayed on a student’s door or inside the apartment and create a threatening or otherwise degrading environment for maintenance/custodial staff working in the building, the student(s) will be asked to remove the objectionable item from display. No disciplinary action will be taken if students refuse to remove the materials.

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Residents and their guests are required to comply with state and local statutes as well as university and Department of Residence Life rules concerning possession, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages.  Public intoxication by residents and their guests that disrupts others will not be tolerated. This behavior will be confronted by the Department of Residence Life staff and violations of rules or regulations by a family member or guest may result in disciplinary action against both the student and the family member or guest. It is expected that all students, family members and guests respectfully comply with the directions of university officials who are acting in the official performance of their duties and responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to, producing valid identification and changing behavior when asked. Resident Advisors are considered university officials when acting in their job capacity.

Residents may be found responsible for violating the Department of Residence Life policy and university rules and regulations. In addition to this:

1. In order for alcohol to be allowed in the room, all of the residents assigned to the room must be of legal age (21 or older). In addition to this, all guests present when alcohol is being consumed must be of legal age, which is defined as an individual of the age of 21 or older.
2. Alcoholic beverages may be possessed or consumed, but not sold or manufactured, in the privacy of eligible rooms by those residents of legal age and their invited guests who are of legal age.
3. All alcohol transported through public areas must be unopened. Possession of open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in hallways, balconies, lounges, stairways, courtyards, community bathrooms, parking lots, or any public areas on campus.
4. Bulk or common source alcohol containers (kegs, etc) are not allowed in the residence halls. Residents will dispose of ALL alcohol in bulk or common source containers in the presence of staff members. Kegs, even when empty, are not permitted in the residence halls.
5. If any minor is found consuming and/or possessing alcohol in the room of legal age residents, ALL alcohol in that room will be disposed of. Any alcohol belonging to individuals of legal age that may have been confiscated may be claimed from the CD/GHD/RM after student conduct proceedings have been completed unless it is determined that the alcohol was being distributed by the legal age resident(s) to minors. In the latter case, disposal of the alcohol will occur.
6. Alcohol found in a room where alcohol consumption is prohibited will be disposed of, and ALL persons present in the room will be subject to disciplinary charges. If alcohol bottles or containers appear empty but contain small amounts or alcohol residue, they will be treated as a violation of the alcohol policy. If the alcohol bottles have been emptied and cleaned out and are being used as decorations, they are allowed.
7. Open access to alcohol may be considered to have occurred when bulk or common source alcohol containers are available or when more open containers exist than legal age persons present.

Those found in violation of Texas A&M University Student Rules regarding alcohol will, at a minimum, receive a disciplinary sanction (most likely conduct probation or higher) and be required to meet with the Student Conduct Office or their CD/GHD/RM. Those found in violation will also be referred to the Alcohol and Drug Education Program (ADEP) for required participation in an alcohol education program.

If an underage student is found responsible for violating an alcohol or drug rule on campus, a letter indicating as much may be sent to their parents or legal guardian by the Dean of Student Life. A student who is transported to a medical facility for alcohol issues may receive a mandated referral to Student Counseling Services.

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