Guests
Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests and must inform them of housing policies. Members of each residence hall floor vote annually to establish visitation hours for each residence hall floor.
Only the assigned number of students plus two guests may occupy a room at one time. Guest visitation is limited to three consecutive days.
All guests must be respectful of the rights and comfort of roommates at all times. Roommates must all approve of a guest in order for them to be authorized in the shared spaces of the Housing & Residential Life room space. The College does not condone cohabitation. If the behavior or frequency of overnight guests becomes a concern for a roommate, the problem will be addressed by Residential Life staff. The staff reserves the right to request that a guest leave a residence hall.
Only persons of the same gender may use bathrooms located on residence hall floors designated for use by their respective gender. Some floors may vote to offer gender-inclusive restrooms, but otherwise this policy must be respected. The campus map displays the location of gender-inclusive restrooms across campus.
Musical Instruments
Drums, guitars, horns, etc. are not to be played in the residence halls.
Pets/Animals
Due to the developing situation with COVID-19 and other concerns, Pet Friendly Themed Housing has been suspended. Students should contact Student Disability Services regarding emotional support animals and other accommodations.
No animals may be allowed in any residence halls unless they are approved through Student Disability Services, with the exception of fish or turtles. Fish tanks may not be larger than 15 gallons. If you are found to have a pet, or feeding an animal in or around the building, you will be subject to disciplinary action and fees ranging from $25.00 to $50.00 for every day the animal is in your room. All students with approved animals on campus must sign an addendum agreement prior to being authorized to have the animal on campus.
Recreational Activities
All recreational activities including, but not limited to, bouncing balls, lacrosse, hacky sack, skateboarding, roller skating, roller blading, frisbee, running and bicycling, are not permitted in the hallways and lounge areas of the residence halls due to damages and/or possible injury.
Residential Property
Misuse, abuse, theft or destruction of College property is not permitted. Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action which may result in restitution and loss of housing privileges. In addition, actions of residents that result in excessive cleaning by our housekeeping staff will not be tolerated. Please do not sweep room remnants into the hallway or leave hair cuttings in the bathroom. Fines and charges will be assessed in these situations.
Roofs, Windows, and Balconies
Residents are not permitted on the roof, balcony or fire escape of any building. A minimum charge of $100.00 will be assessed and used to pay for damages to the structure. Residents may not throw or dispose of objects from windows or stairwells at any height. Residents may not access rooms through windows.
Smoking
As of September 2, 2018, Whittier College is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited in all areas of the College. As outlined in the Tobacco-Free Policy, this includes the use of electronic devices such as vape pens, and all other tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco.
Soliciting
In an effort to ensure the safety of students and prevent interruption of study, Housing & Residential Life prohibits solicitation and door-to-door sales. Distribution of posters, newsletters, flyers, etc. is prohibited in the residence halls. Special exceptions may be granted by the AD or the Director of Residential Life for administrative or programmatic purposes.
Theft
Students may develop a tendency to leave their rooms unlocked and valuables unattended. However, petty theft does occur from time to time in residence halls. Always lock your room door, carry your keys, and keep valuables locked up or hidden (even when you're just down the hallway or on your way to the bathroom).
Vandalism
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct.