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YOUR GUIDE TO
COMMUNITY LIVING
2021-22
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND CAMPUS DIVERSITY • DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Residential Education Office
& Office of Housing Administration
housing.sdsu.edu
YOUR NEW HOME
This is your home for the next year. By signing your
Student Housing License Agreement, you are indicating
that you are an adult who is mature and capable of
handling the opportunity and responsibilities of living
in a community, confronting someone who is violating
your rights, being accountable for your behavior and
recognizing the compromises necessary when living with
other people. In adult life, all rights have corresponding
responsibilities. You are responsible for your actions
within a community, and those actions affect others. Be
responsible and considerate of your community. Behaviors
that do not reflect these actions may result in judicial
action, eviction or paying restitution.
WELCOME
to the residential community at SDSU.
HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT:
STEP 1 Read it.
We designed this guide for you in hopes
that it will help you navigate through STEP 2 Bring it with you to your
this exciting experience and feel more first floor meeting.
at ease about your new college home.
In this guide, you can find general STEP 3 Have a discussion about
information about living in our on- community living standards
campus communities as well as our with your Resident Adviser
university policies for your reference.
(RA)/Community Assistant
Be sure to familiarize yourself with all of
this critical information. As a member
(CA), roommate(s) and
of our community, you will be held other residents.
accountable for knowing and following
these rules and maintaining the space
STEP 4 Complete the Community
WELCOME
WELCOME
you live in. It is our goal to create a safe Living Agreement.
and friendly living environment to help
you reach your full potential and take
full advantage of your college living
experience.
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CONTENTS
WELCOME 2
YOUR NEW HOME 3
MEET YOUR STAFF 5
STUDENT LEADERSHIP 7
SUCCESSFUL ROOMMATE RELATIONS 7
YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 8
ECO LIVING FOR AZTECS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
11
12
MEET YOUR STAFF
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 18 At SDSU, there are many student and professional staff members available to assist you while you are
living in the residential community.
BUILDING AMENITIES ORIENTATION 32
MEAL PLANS 38 RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION OFFICE help when necessary. In addition, RAs serve as
LICENSE AGREEMENT INFORMATION 42 facilitators for community building and regularly
plan programs.
FAQS 46 RESIDENCE HALL COORDINATOR
CONTACTS 50 COMMUNITY ASSISTANT (SOPHOMORE
Residence Hall Coordinators (RHCs) are full-
COMMUNITIES)
time, master’s degree-level professionals who
live in the residential communities. The RHCs Community Assistants (CAs) are full-time SDSU
work with building staff and residents to provide students who have had intensive training on
DOWNLOAD THE APP a link to all of the resources at the university and various issues that affect upper-class students
assist in the development of a positive residential (sophomores and above). CAs serve as facilitators
The SDSU Housing app gives you easy access to many essential community. Every RHC supervises a Front Desk for community building and are available to listen
services you will use on a daily basis such as checking your meal plan Security Manager and the Resident Advisers/ to your concerns and help you seek additional
balance, receiving laundry alerts and submitting service requests. Community Assistants who live on every floor of help when necessary. CAs are also responsible
Download the app at the Apple App Store1 or Google Play2. the community. The RHCs also advise the Hall/ for bringing inappropriate conduct to a resident’s
Community Council, maintain community security, attention.
meet with students regarding student conduct
issues and coordinate activities and programs. COMMUNITY INTERNS (M@COLLEGE)
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FRONT DESK SECURITY MANAGER Community Interns (CIs) are the student staff
members of the management office responsible
For all the latest news and updates, follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Front Desk Security Managers (FDSMs) are for assisting you with customer service, leasing
@SDSUhousing. Make sure you also follow the Residence Hall Association (RHA) SDSU graduate student team members. Their information, general property information,
@SDSURHA and your community page on Instagram. responsibilities include assisting the RHC in overall processing mail, work orders, maintenance
community management and assuming primary concerns and enforcing expectations related to
» @AztecCornerSDSU » @LiveMatCollege » @TecsSDSU responsibility for front desk operations. policies and procedures.
» @ChappySDSU » @MayaOlmecaSDSU » @TenochcaSDSU
RESIDENT ADVISER (FRESHMAN DESK ASSISTANT/SECURITY MONITOR
» @CuicacalliSDSU » @PdsSDSU » @UniversityTowersSDSU COMMUNITIES)
» @GranadaSDSU » @ScpNorthSDSU » @VillaAlvaradoSDSU Desk Assistants/Security Monitors are the front
Resident Advisers (RAs) are full-time SDSU desk student staff members responsible for
WELCOME
WELCOME
» @HuaxyacacSDSU » @ScpSouthSDSU » @ZuraSDSU students who have had intensive training on a assisting you with customer service, monitoring the
variety of issues college-age students encounter security of the building, disseminating information
*As of August 2021, the information provided is in compliance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and on a daily basis. RAs live on each floor of the and equipment and enforcing expectations related
Prevention (CDC), state of California, and San Diego county guidelines, as well as guidance from the California
residential communities and are available to listen to safety procedures.
State University system. Our policies and procedures will continue to evolve as the guidelines are updated.
to your concerns and help you seek additional
1 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sdsu-housing/id1153819961
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2 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sdsuhousingapp_android.sdsuhousing
MEET YOUR STAFF...
FACULTY-IN-RESIDENCE
Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) serve as liaisons between
SDSU faculty and students. These SDSU faculty members
live in apartments located within the campus residential
communities. They work closely and cooperatively with
the residential staff. Together, they develop academic
communities and meet the needs of residents by
encouraging their intellectual stimulation and academic
success. HOUSING FACILITIES SERVICES NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL
HONORARY
OFFICE OF HOUSING ADMINISTRATION CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
is an organization that comprises of the top 1%
Keeping your living area clean and in good of leaders in the residence halls. NRHH focuses
CENTRAL OFFICE FRONT DESK STAFF repair is a shared responsibility. Custodial and its efforts on creating recognition and service
maintenance staff are members of the residential opportunities for students in the community.
The Central Office Front Desk Staff consists of full-time community team and work together with residents Nominations to join NRHH will open in the fall.
SDSU students who are responsible for monitoring the in maintaining the facilities. Follow NRHH @sdsu_nrhh on Instagram to learn
virtual front desk3 and oha@sdsu.edu email account
more about the exciting opportunities NRHH is
for the Office of Housing Administration. The Central
bringing to your community.
Office Front Desk Staff are available to answer all of
your questions regarding housing or direct you to the
appropriate specialist.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
ASSIGNMENTS TEAM REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT SUCCESSFUL
The Assignments Team is responsible for assigning your
ROOMMATE RELATIONS
building, room type, roommate and residential learning RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION Sharing a room and living in a community are
community (if applicable) based on the interests that you learned skills. There are benefits to developing
select in the Housing Portal. The Assignments Team is also The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the
good relationship skills. The skills you build now
available to process room switches and contract release student voice for all of the SDSU residential
will serve you later in life. College students are
requests. Their goal is to ensure that you are comfortable communities, connecting students to campus
mature and capable of handling the responsibilities
in your living space. entities such as Housing Administration,
of living in a campus community. These
Residential Education and Associated Students.
responsibilities include confronting someone
Representatives from each community meet
STUDENT ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR who is violating your rights, being accountable
weekly with the SDSU RHA executive and
for your responsibilities and behaviors, as well as
The Student Accounts Coordinator is responsible for programming boards to address issues affecting
recognizing your own behavior and compromises
managing accounts and billing related to housing and residents. Residents participating in RHA also
necessary for living with other people. In order to
meal plan fees. The Student Accounts Coordinator have an opportunity to be involved in the creation
successfully live with others, communication is a
is available to answer any questions regarding your and implementation of social and educational
necessity.
payments. events, budgets and policies for the residential
communities while serving as a voice representing Differences are normal and provide opportunities
REZCON ASSISTANTS the students living on campus. for growth and learning about others and their
lifestyles. Some roommates will become close
RezCon Assistants help you get your computer set up HALL/COMMUNITY COUNCIL friends while others may never be close but will
and connected to online services, including email and the live together respectfully. Each roommate owes the
WELCOME
WELCOME
internet. RezCon Assistants can help you with network Hall/Community Council is the student voice of
other the courtesy of speaking to each other first if
connectivity issues. residents in a particular residential community.
a conflict arises.
These councils meet regularly to address important
issues specific to the community. They also plan
events and assist students in creating a positive
community within their residential community.
3 sdsu.zoom.us/j/99078582970#success
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YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be prepared to discuss your preferences with your
roommate(s) to reach a mutual understanding for
CREATING A COMMUNITY LIVING
AGREEMENT
AS A COMMUNITY MEMBER your Shared Living Agreement. The Shared Living
Agreement will be completed during your first
As a member of the SDSU residential community, you have an equal set of rights and responsibilities. Our commitment to the community is based on
week of classes. It can be utilized as a point of
sound assumptions:
reference should future conflicts arise between you
and your roommate(s). Living in the residential community is an extension
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO … of the classroom learning experience. Residential
A clean, maintained living environment that A community environment free from
COVID-19 communities provide a unique opportunity to
put citizenship development into practice. We
supports academic success. harassment.
strive to promote human dignity, civility and
Talk to your roommate(s) about these important
mutual appreciation for the uniqueness of each
Develop your own lifestyle. No unwelcome touching. questions and get on the same page about
member of our community and the basic values of
COVID-19.
Consider all common areas as shared living intellectual honesty, tolerance and mutual respect.
Live in a place where you are respected. » What are your personal thoughts on the
areas.
COVID-19 pandemic? The opportunity to live with diverse individuals is
Form a Hall/Community Council to serve the central to the mission of the university. All people
A safe and secure living environment. » Do you wear a facial covering where it is
interests of residents. having freedom from discrimination, harassment
required? and violence are fundamental to the success of
Politely confront another resident with
An alcohol and drug-free living/learning » Do you wash your hands frequently? our community. While freedom of speech will be
concerns. If you cannot agree, an RA/CA may
environment. protected, the residential community will speak out
act as a mediator. » What kind of social activities do you plan to against intolerance and abusive behavior.
A supportive environment in which to live and participate in?
Govern your space maturely.
study. As a resident, you are expected to discuss,
» How will you communicate and take precautions
negotiate and sign a Community Living Agreement.
if one of you begins to feel unwell due to COVID-
Changes can be made at any time. Always discuss
19-like symptoms or other illnesses?
YOU HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO ... problematic issues with involved individuals as
» Have you reviewed the COVID-19 vaccination the first course of action. Resident Advisers/
Understand policies and procedures in the requirement*4, do you have concerns about Community Assistants and Residence Hall
Student Housing License Agreement you meeting the requirement? Coordinators can assist with conflict resolution and
Keep your room neat and clean. Submit service
signed, which are in effect at all times. Take problem solving if initial discussions do not resolve
requests in a timely manner. *More information about the COVID-19
responsibility for inappropriate actions and an issue.
accept consequences. vaccination requirement4 is online, and the vast
majority of students will be vaccinated against Growth often results from dealing with conflict.
Respect rights to privacy. Address harassment directly and clearly. COVID-19 prior to move-in. However, students Dealing positively with personal differences helps
will be permitted to seek an exception for prepare you for life beyond college. In group living,
Not distract those studying or sleeping, no medical reasons or a documented disability for it is essential that you actively participate in your
Clearly communicate boundaries.
matter what time it is. which an approved vaccine is contraindicated, own individual growth and the development of your
Treat community members respectfully or a sincerely held religious belief. The Office of residential community.
Respect others’ lifestyles and not impose your regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, Housing Administration is not able to disclose
lifestyle on them. heritage, religion or disability. Tell no insulting the vaccination status or any other private Keeping in mind that policies and procedures in
jokes and confront others who do. medical information of students due to HIPAA5 your license agreement are in effect at all times.
and FERPA6 privacy laws, therefore we strongly What are some additional guidelines you would
Never let a non-resident enter a building with like to create to have the most positive living
encourage you to have conversations regarding
Confront those who abuse or vandalize property. you, report strangers in the building and unprop
COVID-19 with your potential roommate(s). experience possible? Try to explain your wishes in
open doors.
the Community Living Agreement.
Follow SDSU, residential and state alcohol,
Pay for damages to common areas. At the conclusion of your second community
drug and smoking policies.
meeting, a Community Living Agreement will be
WELCOME
WELCOME
Give input to Hall/Community Council and created and you will be asked to sign it. It is to
Support each other.
attend programs.
your benefit to participate in the process since all
Directly confront those who infringe on your members will be held to the agreement.
rights. Confront one another with issues before
contacting a staff member.
4 sdsu.edu/covid19 6 www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
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5 www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html
FACTS BEHIND THE ECO LIVING FOR AZTECS
MYTHS Small actions repeated every day can significantly reduce your impact on the environment.
MYTH: My roommate(s) and I have to become
best friends.
FACT: While sometimes roommates do become
best friends, most of the time they become good
friends. You do not have to be best friends to have
a fun and rewarding experience, but it is important
that you learn to respect one another no matter ELECTRICITY WATER
what relationship may develop. ❏ Turn off the lights when you leave your room and ❏ Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth and
use natural lighting whenever possible. while shaving or washing your hands.
MYTH: Having a Community Living Agreement
will put restrictions on what I can and can’t do. ❏ Switch out incandescent light bulbs for energy- ❏ Limit your shower duration to 5-7 minutes.
efficient LED ones in your desk and floor lamps.
FACT: A Community Living Agreement has ❏ Fill your reusable water bottle at the hydration
guidelines to which you agree. It is not in place to ❏ Unplug anything not in use to prevent phantom stations around campus.
restrict you. Everything you and your roommate(s) energy leaks. Even if they’re off, plugged in
agree to should be things with which you are electronics still use energy. Use a power strip or
comfortable. If you are not comfortable with surge protector to turn off multiple electronics at
something, talk to your roommate(s) until you find once.
a compromise that works for everyone.
MYTH: If I just keep to myself and my side of the
room, everything will be fine.
FACT: While this may work for a short time,
you are living in a shared space and your paths
will cross. Having open lines of communication
from the beginning will allow for a friendlier
LAUNDRY RECYCLING
environment.
❏ When doing laundry, wash on a cold cycle. It ❏ Learn and follow campus waste and recycling
MYTH: My roommate and I need to be alike for cleans just as well as a hot cycle and uses less guidelines. Almost everything is recyclable.
us to get along and have a good year. energy.
❏ Think before you print. If you do need a paper
FACT: Having similar hobbies and habits can ❏ Wash full loads of laundry and use concentrated, copy, print double-sided.
make it fun to live together. However, it is also environmentally friendly detergent.
❏ Separate your e-waste (anything with a cord
good to get to know someone different than you.
❏ Wash and dry your clothes outside the peak or battery) and enter a service request. We’ll
Your roommate(s) may have some great things to
energy hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. By using less pick up and dispose of your old light bulbs and
share with you. You may learn some new skills and
electricity during these hours, you can ensure electronics.
interests.
that your energy is coming from cleaner sources.
❏ Drop off old batteries at the front desk in your
❏ If you have space, purchase a clothes-drying community for proper disposal.
rack to save energy and money.
WELCOME
WELCOME
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY The Residential Education and Housing Administration staff strives to provide a safe, on-campus living
environment for you to live and learn. We encourage you to become familiar with the safety information
PROCEDURES and emergency procedures provided in this section.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
If an emergency occurs, call 911 or 619-594-1991 for University Police and contact your
community’s front desk right away to reach Residential Education staff.
Emergencies include fire, sickness, accidents, or a threatening
situation. The university recommends that families create an
emergency communication plan in case of national or regional
In an emergency, call emergencies. Please complete an emergency plan7 before arriving
911 on campus.
or 619-594-1991
Ensure your cell phone number is correct on your SDSU WebPortal.
In the event of a campus-wide emergency or health and safety
concern, you will receive SDSU emergency alert text messages from
University Police, unless you have opted out of this service.
During a campus emergency, additional information may be found at
Create an urgent.sdsu.edu.
emergency plan.
Visit www.ready.gov Prior to move-in, residents are required to complete an emergency
for suggestions contact information page on your Housing Portal through the
license agreement process. All of the information provided is kept
confidential. This is to assist emergency responders in the case of a
medical emergency. It is important that all requested information is
completed including your contact in case of an emergency and your
contact in case you are reported missing.
Residents are required to In the event of an emergency, proceed to your evacuation assembly
complete an emergency location. Find and stay with your residential community group or RA/
SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
contact page through the CA until you are officially accounted for and released. Call a family
Housing Portal member as soon as possible to let them know you are safe. In your
room, keep three gallons of drinking water and a personal emergency
kit at all times.
ACTIVE SHOOTER OR VIOLENT INTRUDER
Be aware of your surroundings and any unusual activity. If there is an accessible escape path, attempt
to evacuate the location. Leave personal items behind, keep your hands visible and empty and follow
instructions of law enforcement. If you are in a room and escape is not possible, stay there and lock the
door or barricade the door with furniture. Remain quiet and evaluate the situation. If safe to do so, call
911 to notify University Police. If you cannot speak, leave the line open to allow the dispatcher to listen.
Take note of emergency notifications (text messages, emails, and announcements). As a last resort, and
only if your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt or incapacitate the suspect by acting aggressively,
throwing items, or yelling.
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ALARMS AND BUILDING EVACUATIONS
All residents and guests are required to evacuate the building if an alarm is sounded and proceed to the
evacuation assembly point.
» University and city ordinances consider fire » In drills and real emergencies, building staff has
regulation and evacuation drills essential. the same authority as representatives of the Fire
Department.
» Alarms and fire equipment must not be
disturbed except in actual emergencies » Residents may re-enter the building only when
(California Penal Code Section 148.4). notified by staff that it is safe to do so.
Violators will be prosecuted.
» Failure to evacuate in a timely manner and Fire alarm systems were installed for your protection. At no point should residents attempt to disable
» A continual alarm signals evacuation by all follow the instructions of university staff will smoke detectors or remove them from their rooms. The safety of our residents has been taken into
residents and guests. Use the closest available result in judicial action. consideration and maintaining the integrity of our systems is managed with the assistance of all residents.
stairwell (or gate if applicable) to exit. Residents tampering with any part of any system, in any manner, will be reviewed for immediate eviction,
Do not use elevators. judicial, and legal action. Please be advised that all repairs made necessary due to tampering with fire
alarm equipment will be charged to the resident. Furthermore, in accordance with California Penal Code
Section 148.4(a)(1), tampering with a fire alarm or life safety system may be considered a felony. If you
notice a problem with the fire alarm system, please contact your front desk.
EARTHQUAKE
Residents are encouraged to keep these supplies in their room:
IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR
❏ Flashlight with extra batteries ❏ Three gallons of drinking water
For fire inside your room: For fire outside your room:
❏ Battery-powered radio with extra batteries ❏ First-aid kit
1. Call 911 or 619-594-1991 to contact University 1. Feel the door. If it is hot, don’t open it. Call 911
❏ Heavy gloves, shoes, and a blanket ❏ Supply of necessary medications
Police. Give your exact location and provide or 619-594-1991 to contact University Police
details of the situation. and tell them the situation and exact location.
In the event of an earthquake: Seal the bottom of the door with a towel or other
2. Activate the fire alarm pull station, if available. material to keep out smoke. Move away from the
» Don’t run outside. » If outside, avoid buildings, power poles, and
door.
other objects which could fall. Move to an open 3. If you cannot safely extinguish the fire,
» If indoors, watch for objects that could fall on evacuate the area. Close all doors as you leave.
area. 2. If the door is not hot, open it cautiously. Walk
you, such as light fixtures, furniture, and ceiling Take your keys.
tiles. Stay away from mirrors, windows, and » Do not go inside a building. to the closest safe stairwell. If smoke is present,
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
swinging doors. Try to get under a table, desk, stay low. Walk downstairs. Go up only if
» If in a vehicle, stop in the safest space possible. downward movement is not safe.
bed, or stand in a doorway.
» In a high-rise building, get under a desk or table.
Do not dash for exits as stairways may be broken
or jammed with people. Power for elevators may
fail.
Prepare in advance. Count the doors between your room and stairwell in case the hallway is dark or smoky.
FIRE SAFETY SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND STALKING
Fire alarm systems in the residential communities are reliable and use state-of-the-art technology. The SDSU is committed to a community free from crimes of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating
campus fire alarm network is monitored by University Police. Alarms are very sensitive. To ensure your violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. All members of the university community share responsibility
safety, alarms can be inadvertently set off by carelessness in cooking, use of appliances or smoke as for upholding this policy as we strive to attain our goal of a violence-free community.
well as more dangerous reasons. Nevertheless, all alarms must be taken seriously and all residents must
immediately evacuate. Each and every device (pull-station, smoke detector, heat detector, etc.) has a
specific address programmed into the controller. If a problem is evident, the controller will know exactly To contact University Police, call 911 or 619-594-1991.
which detector or alarm is sounding and then transmit that information to University Police.
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Individuals alleged to have committed sexual Such measures may include immediate interim
assault may face criminal prosecution by law suspension from the university, required move
WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU HAVE COMPLAINTS, QUESTIONS, OR CONCERNS
enforcement and may incur penalties as a result of from university-owned or affiliated housing,
civil litigation. In addition, employees and students adjustment to course schedule or prohibition Title IX requires the university to designate a Title IX coordinator to monitor and oversee overall Title IX
may face discipline/sanctions at the university. from contact with parties involved in the alleged compliance. SDSU’s Title IX coordinator is available to explain and discuss: your right to file a criminal
Employees may face sanctions up to and including incident. SDSU’s primary concern is the safety complaint (sexual assault and violence); the university’s complaint process, including the investigation
dismissal from employment, per established CSU of its campus community members. The use of process; how confidentiality is handled; available resources, both on and off campus; and other related
policies and provisions of applicable collective alcohol or drugs never makes the victim at fault matters. If you are in the midst of an emergency, please call the police immediately by dialing 911.
bargaining unit agreements. Students charged with for sexual discrimination, harassment, or violence;
sexual discrimination, harassment, or violence will therefore, victims should not be deterred from
be subject to discipline, pursuant to the California reporting incidents of sexual violence out of a
State University Student Conduct Procedures concern that they might be disciplined for related Title IX Coordinator: Title IX Deputy Coordinator:
Executive Order 10988 and will be subject to violations of drug, alcohol, or other university Gail Mendez Dr. Lee Mintz
appropriate sanctions. In addition, during any policies. Except in extreme circumstances, victims Director, Center for the Prevention of Harassment Director, Center for Student Rights and
investigation, the university may implement of sexual violence shall not be subject to discipline and Discrimination Responsibilities
interim measures in order to maintain a safe and for related violations of the Student Conduct Code. 5500 Campanile Drive 5500 Campanile Drive
non-discriminatory educational environment. San Diego, CA 92182-1620 San Diego, CA 92182-7443
619-594-6464 619-594-3069
gmmendez@sdsu.edu lmintz@sdsu.edu
For more information about sexual violence and prevention information at SDSU, please contact
Duties and Responsibilities: Monitoring If you have a complaint against an SDSU student
Gail Mendez, Director, Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, at
and oversight of the overall implementation for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or
gmmendez@sdsu.edu, or 619-594-6464. You can also refer to titleix.sdsu.edu
of Title IX compliance at the university, sexual assault, you should contact Dr. Lee Mintz.
including coordination of training, education, Dr. Mintz is responsible for Title IX compliance
TITLE IX NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMINATION communications, and administration of grievance for matters involving students, including training,
procedures for faculty, staff, students, and other education, communication, and administration of
SDSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs members of the university community. grievance procedures for all complaints against
or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, SDSU students.
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by SDSU (both
on and off campus). Title IX protects all people, regardless of their gender or gender identity, from sex
discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and violence:
Center for the Prevention of Harassment and The CPHD director is responsible for Title IX
» Sexual Discrimination means an adverse considered by a reasonable person in the shoes Discrimination: compliance for matters involving faculty and staff,
act of sexual discrimination (including of the individual, and is, in fact, considered Gail Mendez including training, education, communication,
sexual harassment and sexual violence) that by the individual, as limiting the individual’s Director, Center for the Prevention of Harassment and administration of grievance procedure for
is perpetrated against an individual on a ability to participate in or benefit from the and Discrimination all complaints against faculty, staff, and visitors,
5500 Campanile Drive
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basis prohibited by Title IX of the Education services, activities, or opportunities offered by including those complaints filed by students.
San Diego, CA 92182-1695
Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., the university. Sexual harassment also includes
619-594-6464 All Housing and Residential Education staff have
and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part gender-based harassment, which may include
gmmendez@sdsu.edu a duty to report any information that may violate
106 (Title IX); California Education Code §66250 acts of verbal, nonverbal, or physical aggression,
et seq., and/or California Government Code intimidation, or hostility based on sex or sex- Title IX or Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation
If you have a complaint against an SDSU faculty
§11135. stereotyping, even if those acts do not involve policies to their supervisor. All information must be
or staff member, or visitor for sexual harassment,
conduct of a sexual nature. reported, including the names of those potentially
» Sexual Harassment is unwelcome conduct of sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you
involved, even when the person has requested
a sexual nature that includes, but is not limited » Sexual Violence means physical sexual acts should contact the Center for the Prevention of
anonymity.
to, sexual violence, sexual advances, requests (such as unwelcome sexual touching, sexual Harassment and Discrimination (CPHD).
for sexual favors, indecent exposure, and assault, sexual battery, and rape) perpetrated
other verbal, nonverbal or physical unwelcome against an individual without consent or against
conduct of a sexual nature, where such conduct an individual who is incapable of giving consent
EACH RESIDENT IS VIEWED AS A RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR
is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that due to that individual’s use of drugs or alcohol or
THEIR OWN ACTIONS AND THOSE OF THEIR GUESTS.
its effect, whether or not intended, could be disability.
To file a Title IX complaint visit titleix.sdsu.edu/general-info/file-a-complaint
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POLICIES & REGULATIONS THIS IS YOUR HOME
When you signed your Student Housing License Agreement to live with us, you agreed
to live by the policies* and standards of conduct for SDSU Housing found both in this
handbook and in the license agreement. Being held accountable to these standards
provides educational opportunities that encourage students to evaluate their own actions
and decisions and to acquire skills to make good choice.
These policies and standards of conduct govern all occupants of our on-campus
residential communities. They have been designed to benefit individual students, as well
as the entire residential community. By completing and signing the Student Housing
License Agreement and addendums, and taking occupancy of a residential room, suite,
or apartment, you agreed to abide by all of these policies and regulations. Any resident
who, by virtue of behavior toward themselves, staff, or other residents, shows an inability
to live in a group setting under these policies and regulations, or refuses intervention by
Housing and Residential Education staff, M@College staff, or other university officials, will
be subject to removal from housing and/or referred to the Center for Student Rights and
Responsibilities for consideration of further action. Consequences for violating one or more
of these policies and regulations include a range of disciplinary actions up to and including
disciplinary suspension or expulsion, eviction, restitution, and legal action, even if the
consequence is not specifically delineated within the specific policy below.
*These policies are subject to change, without notice. Due to COVID-19, for the
2021-22 academic year, residents will be required to conform with applicable public
health guidelines and university policies.
ACCOUNTABILITY 3. Hard Liquor: Neither residents nor
guests of any age may possess or
Each resident is viewed as a responsible consume hard liquor, such as whiskey,
person who will be held accountable for rum, vodka, etc. in any residential
their own actions and those of their guests. community.
When misconduct is reported, the campus
will take appropriate action in accordance 4. Gross consumption of alcohol and the
with campus policy and in consultation results of such consumption (such
with the University Police Department and/ as disruptive or destructive behavior,
or campus administration as necessary. vomiting or urinating on floors and
in hallways, incidents or conditions
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES necessitating extra care by staff and
other such acts) are prohibited.
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POLICIES & REGULATIONS
1. No resident or guest under 21 years of
age may possess, consume, or be in the 5. Drinking games or simulated drinking
presence of alcohol in the on-campus games are prohibited. This includes
residential communities. beer pong, water (or another beverage)
pong, and other variants.
2. Alcohol Paraphernalia: Empty alcohol
containers, including shot glasses, may 6. Regardless of age, guests are not
be considered evidence of consumption permitted to bring alcohol into any
of alcohol previously contained therein, residential community.
and are therefore prohibited from the
residential communities.
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7. Residents 21 years of age or older must be kept in the kitchen area (if
may possess and consume beer, hard applicable). Space heaters are prohibited
seltzer, and wine where permitted and in all on-campus residential communities.
under the following conditions: No personal refrigerators are permitted.
Violations will result in disciplinary action
a. Only in an of-age resident’s room, and any monetary restitution for costs
suite, or apartment (not including attributed to removal of or repairs resulting
balcony) with the door(s) closed, from the possession or use of unauthorized
with no one under 21 present at appliances will be the responsibility of the
any time. resident. 1. Inspection Reports: Online Move-In CLOSURE OVER BREAKS
Inspection Reports are available on the
b. Resident’s guest(s) age 21 or older, resident’s Housing Portal after move- Residents who leave the residential
may consume beer, hard seltzer, BATHROOMS communities for university break periods,
in. SDSU licensees and M@College
and wine only in the resident’s Residents and their guests are not residents are required to complete a including Winter Break, Thanksgiving
room, suite, or apartment (not permitted to enter or use bathrooms paper Room Condition Report. Any Break, and Spring Break, must unplug
including balcony) with the door(s) designated for genders of which they do resident who does not complete their all electrical items, except permitted
closed, with no one under 21 not identify. Move-In Inspection Report within 72 appliances such as refrigerators or
present at any time. hours of their move-in date waives their MicroFridges. Residents not assigned to
BICYCLES right to contest any damage charges. housing that is open over the break periods
c. No student room with one or two must vacate their living space according
residents age 21 or over may Bicycles are not permitted in buildings 2. Cleanliness and Trash: Rooms, suites, to the terms outlined in the license
contain more than a total of 72 oz. (including residential community rooms) apartments, and shared public areas agreement. All residents must notify the
of beer or hard seltzer, or 750 ml. or in courtyards, patios, or balconies. must be kept clean and sanitary at Office of Housing Administration or
of wine, including sparkling wine. Bicycles may be stored only in designated all times, including proper disposal of M@College Office of their intent to reside
bike storage areas near or adjacent to the empty food and beverage containers. in applicable communities over university-
d. No student room with three or
residential community during occupancy. Trash is each resident’s responsibility related breaks. Exterior building access will
more residents age 21 or over may
Bicycles placed or stored in any other and should be regularly discarded be restricted for all residents not occupying
contain more than a total of 144 oz.
location will be impounded. to designated areas. If trash from their residential community during these
of beer or hard seltzer, or 1500 ml.
a resident’s room is found in non- periods, as well as for those who have not
of wine.
CANDLES, INCENSE AND OTHER designated areas, residents will be properly informed the Office of Housing
8. In addition to these policies, residents FLAMMABLES held accountable for its appropriate Administration of their intent to reside in
are expected to abide by the university disposal and all administrative charges their residential community during breaks.
alcohol policy9, which applies to all The burning of any materials, including associated with its removal and
campus living environment. incense or candles, is prohibited except cleaning. Residents may not interfere COMMERCIAL VENTURES AND
when prior written approval has been with the safe and clean environments of SOLICITATION
APPLIANCES obtained from the Executive Director of others.
Housing Administration and/or Executive Commercial solicitation and solicitation of
University-provided MicroFridges, Director of Residential Education (or their 3. Residents are prohibited from activities any non-university related or supported
refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves designee) for the purpose of religious that violate any health code. activities is prohibited. Requests related
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
are the only permitted appliances. or spiritual observance only. Requests to university-related or supported activities
4. Room Inspections: The university
MicroFridges must be plugged directly into for exceptions must be in writing. The are subject to the approval of the Executive
reserves the right to inspect rooms,
a wall outlet. Appliances are provided in possession of candles, incense, or plug- Director of Residential Education (or
suites and apartments on an as-needed
apartments and suites for food preparation in fragrance devices is prohibited in designee). Door-to-door solicitation is
basis. If any room or space is found to
or storage. No hot plates (including candle residential communities. prohibited at all times. Additionally,
be cause of health and safety violations
warmers), coffee makers, rice cookers, residents are prohibited from knowingly or
or concerns, the university may have the
electric kettles, toasters, popcorn poppers, CLEANLINESS, HEALTH AND willfully permitting solicitors from entering
room, suite or apartment cleaned at the
ovens, grills, air fryers, instant pots, electric HYGIENE the residential communities to solicit. The
expense of any assigned occupants of
water coolers, or other cooking appliances resident agrees not to use any areas of the
Reasonable efforts must be made to the room, suite or apartment. Charges
are permitted in the student rooms. All residential communities for commercial or
maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene. for pest control services will be added
provided kitchen and cooking appliances non-residential purposes.
if needed and are the responsibility of
assigned occupants.
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COMMUNITY LIVING
Residents agree to conduct themselves in a manner
that is conducive for fellow residents to study, live, and
sleep, including complying with directives related to
COVID-19, which may include, but are not limited to,
physical distancing and facial covering requirements. For
more information, please refer to your license agreement
and housing addendums10. Each resident also agrees to
demonstrate reasonable efforts to resolve roommate and/ charge for costs attributed to repairs DUTY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIVES
or community issues. Practical jokes and pranks or other of doors or door locks will be the AND FAILURE TO RESPOND
disruptions are prohibited in the residential communities. responsibility of the resident.
Residents are expected to report violations of the license Each resident is expected to respond to
agreement to staff member. DRUGS and follow all written and verbal directives
or requests of university staff promptly
1. No drugs, narcotics, or controlled and act in an appropriate manner. This
DAMAGES AND VANDALISM
substances, including medical includes answering the door and checking
Residents and/or their guests who accidentally or marijuana, may be possessed, used, one’s voicemail and university-provided
intentionally damage or vandalize any residential sold, or distributed on or off campus email on a regular basis. Failure to comply
community property and/or property belonging to any property. with directions of, or interference with,
member of the campus community will be required to any university official while acting in the
2. No drug paraphernalia, including any performance of official duties will result in
make restitution for repairs to and/or replacement of
type of bong, pipe, or similar device, disciplinary action.
damages and property. Additionally, disciplinary and/or
may be possessed, used, sold, or
legal action may be pursued. Hanging heavy items on the
distributed at the university or in the
backs of doors is prohibited. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
residential communities.
Halogen lamps of any type are prohibited
DECORATING AND POSTING 3. No person may be in the presence of
in the residential community. Extension
drugs, narcotics, controlled substances,
Posters and decorations may be attached only to interior cords are not permitted. UL-approved,
or drug paraphernalia in the residential
walls and only with materials that will not cause any grounded power strips with circuit
communities.
permanent damage. Damages will be assessed for charges breakers should be used for all electrical
resulting from the improper attachment at a minimum 4. The possession of drug paraphernalia, equipment, including computers and
rate of $60. Exterior wires, signs, aerials, or satellite dishes including empty cannabis containers, computer-related hardware. A maximum
are not allowed. Posting of any materials on the exterior may be considered evidence of of one power strip may be used per outlet,
surface of room doors is prohibited, except for name consumption of drugs, and is therefore per room. No modifications to, or changes
identification and SDSU approved and supplied dry-erase prohibited within the residential in, electrical wiring are permitted. No
message boards. Posting items in, on, or across windows, communities. “splices,” “octopuses” or modification
window sills, and ceilings is also prohibited, except for devices of any kind may be used to
SDSU-approved window coverings. This includes flags, 5. Prescription drugs may only be used, add plugs in a resident’s room, suite, or
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
banners, post-it notes, signs, stickers, etc. Holiday as prescribed, by the person to whom apartment. Excessive electrical equipment
decorations inside rooms are permitted only if they are safe they are prescribed. The sharing or is prohibited. Residents found to generate
and do not present a fire hazard. Cut/live trees and foliage distribution of prescription drugs is circuit overloads will be investigated.
are prohibited in apartments, student rooms, and suite against university policy and the law. Repeat violations will result in disciplinary
areas. action, and any charges for costs
6. Use of drugs and the results of such attributed to removal or repairs will be the
use (such as disruptive or destructive responsibility of the resident.
DOORS AND DOOR LOCKS
behavior, vomiting, or urinating on floors
Tampering with, disabling or modifying the operation of and hallways, incidents or conditions
apartment, room, or suite doors or door locks is prohibited. necessitating extra care by staff, and
Any resident and/or guest of a resident responsible for other such acts) is prohibited.
such violation will be subject to disciplinary action. Any
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ELEVATORS (IF APPLICABLE) environment. Shoes and shirts are
required to be worn at all times while in
If the elevator malfunctions, press the dining facilities. Residents may not allow
alarm and stay inside until help arrives. others to use their meal plan. Residents
Do not attempt to jump up and down, agree to comply with all COVID-19 related
pry open, or hit doors, or climb out. The procedures regarding food service.
resident will be charged the cost to retrieve
items dropped down shafts or repairs due FURNISHING FALSE
to residents’ or their guests’ negligence or INFORMATION
damage, including damages resulting from Granada Apartments, Piedra del Sol lasts more than six hours, beginning or
exceeding the posted elevator capacity. Residents must provide accurate and Apartments, Villa Alvarado Apartments, falling between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The
truthful information, including properly and Zapotec Apartments. The only same guest may not stay in a residential
FAKE IDS identifying themselves and guest(s), upon exception to this is those providing community for more than four (4)
request by university staff, including assistance to move the resident into nights per calendar month (freshmen
The use, display, production, and/or residence hall staff. and out of the residential space. Such only) or eight (8) nights per calendar
possession of fake or fraudulent forms of assistance must comply with all current month (sophomore and above only)
identification, including identification that GAMBLING public health guidelines (including and may only stay two (2) consecutive
belongs to another person, is prohibited. physical distancing and the use of nights per calendar month. Disciplinary
Such IDs will be turned over to University Gambling for money or money equivalent personal protective equipment) and action will be taken, and a guest fee
Police. Violations may result in both legal stakes is prohibited in all residential must be limited to the actual time will be charged to the resident for any
and disciplinary action. communities and on all university grounds. required for move-in or move-out. guest whose stay exceeds this limit.
The university reserves the right to deny
FIRE ALARMS AND FIRE SAFETY GUEST POLICY 4. Guests, including residents of other access to any person. This policy is
on-campus housing buildings, must suspended during any period in which
Tampering with, disabling, deactivating, 1. Guest policies are subject to change at register a valid photo ID for entry at the guests are prohibited from being in
removing, covering, or improperly any time to conform to public health front desk. Guests must be escorted residential spaces.
activating fire safety detection equipment, and university guidelines. The following and be in the physical presence of
including fire extinguishers, fire alarms, policy will be in effect upon move-in the resident at all times. Residents are LOCKOUT, KEY, SDSUCARD, AND
sprinklers, and smoke detectors, is and will stay in effect unless and until responsible for ensuring their guests ACCESS
prohibited. Any resident and/or guest of modified by the university. properly check out at the front desk
a resident responsible for such action when leaving the building. A resident A lost key or SDSUcard poses a security
is subject to disciplinary consequences, 2. A guest is any person who is permitted accepts responsibility for the behavior of risk. Lost or stolen keys/SDSUcards must
eviction and criminal and civil penalties. by a resident and approved by the their guests and must inform guests of be reported at the residential community’s
Door closers must not be removed, and Residential Education Office, to occupy, university regulations. front desk within 24 hours of the lost or
doors with door closers cannot be propped visit and/or reside in, for a limited time, stolen access item. In addition, residents
open. The use of prohibited cooking or a housing facility. 5. Consistent with fire marshall should report their lost or stolen SDSUcard
other devices that cause activation of requirements, residents are allowed no to the SDSUcard Office via the sdsucard.
3. Residents living on campus may more than two guests in their room.
the fire system will result in disciplinary only have guests in their residential sdsu.edu website. This will immediately
action and charges for costs attributed deactivate your SDSUcard. Speak to your
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
spaces (including personal space and 6. Residents living in designated over-the-
to the alarm. During a fire alarm or other community spaces such as lounges, break housing may have only one guest front desk staff to receive a temporary
emergency where evacuation is required, study rooms, and outdoor recreation at a time during break periods. access card. Residents will be billed for
residents must immediately exit the areas) who live in on-campus residential lost or stolen keys and/or access cards.
building and proceed to the evacuation communities. This includes the following 7. Overnight guest(s) privileges are Residents must exercise care in the usage
assembly location. communities: Tenochca Hall, Zura extended to residents on a temporary of these items. These access items may
Hall, Maya Hall, Olmeca Hall, Tacuba and occasional basis after securing not be given or loaned to any person other
FOOD SERVICE Hall, Tepeyac Hall, South Campus approval from all roommates and than the specifically assigned resident.
Plaza North, South Campus Plaza registering the guest(s) with the Staff will assist residents in room entry, and
While in any campus dining facility, the residential education staff. Overnight the resident will be charged $35 per entry,
South, Huaxyacac Hall, Chapultepec
resident agrees to bus their own dining guests must be housed only in the regardless of the reason for lockout. Staff
Hall, University Towers, M@College
table(s) and remove any trash left behind hosting resident’s room. An overnight may not be readily available to assist with
Apartments, Aztec Corner Apartments,
in order to promote a pleasant dining guest is considered anyone whose visit room entry, and residents may be required
24 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSIT Y • HOUSING.SDSU.EDU 25to wait. Multiple incidents requiring of any university user while suspected 4. Amplified sound, playing of drums or other loud
assistance with room entry may result in violations are being investigated or instruments, as well as noisy games, electronics,
disciplinary action. adjudicated, even if it affects network etc., are prohibited at all times in the residential
services of roommate(s) and/or communities.
MOTORIZED VEHICLES suitemate(s).
5. The noise policy also applies to loud talking and
Motorized vehicles may not be operated, M@College residents - It is strongly group gatherings in the vicinity of the residential
charged, or stored inside any SDSU recommended that the resident review the communities.
residential community or dining facility. M@College policies. Their service providers
This includes, but is not limited to, will adjudicate violations of the acceptable 6. General custodial and maintenance activities
motorcycles, mopeds, hoverboards, use policy. M@College and their providers are exempted from this noise policy. Specific
self-balancing scooter boards, scooters, may temporarily suspend network projects performed by contractors may start at
Segways, carts, etc. Motorized vehicles privileges of any university user while 7 a.m.
used for documented disabilities are suspected violations are being investigated
exempt from this policy. or adjudicated, even if it affects network ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS
services of roommate(s).
Residents will be held accountable for postings
MISTREATMENT OF STAFF depicting or describing violations of residential
If a resident’s network privileges are
Threats, harassment, abusive behavior, suspended, the resident must pay to community regulations and campus policies.
unwanted touching, and any other be reconnected. A resident’s network Bullying of any kind is prohibited, including
mistreatment of staff are grounds for privileges will be permanently revoked after cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking. Please see the
university disciplinary action, eviction, and the third violation of this policy. Depending Physical Abuse, Harassment and Intimidation
criminal prosecution. on the severity of the violation, a resident’s Policy and the Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence,
network privileges may be revoked after and Stalking section of this guide for more
one violation of this policy. information.
NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE
POLICY
NOISE PASSIVE INVOLVEMENT
Wireless connections are provided in all
of the residential communities. Internet 1. Quiet hours are observed from 9 p.m. to Residents are responsible for the choices they
access is not guaranteed and may not be 10 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and make. In the presence of a policy violation,
available to some residents under certain from midnight to 10 a.m. on Friday and residents may attempt to stop the violation, contact
circumstances. University and M@College Saturday. During quiet hours, residents residential staff and/or immediately remove
policies describe what use is acceptable and guests must limit noise so it is not themselves from the situation and the vicinity of
and appropriate for your residential detectable outside of individual rooms. the violation. If a resident chooses to remain at the
network connection. By connecting to During quiet hours, noise levels are scene of a policy violation, they will be included in
or using a network connection in your also limited in public areas, including the incident report and may be held accountable
residential community, a resident agrees hallways, recreation/study rooms, for policy violations.
to abide by university and M@College balconies, pools, and outdoor areas.
policies. PETS
2. During final examination periods, all
communities will observe quiet hours Animals of any kind, except fish in a bowl up
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS to 2-gallon capacity, are not allowed in rooms,
24 hours per day, beginning at 9 p.m.
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
POLICIES & REGULATIONS
It is strongly recommended that the two (2) days prior to the university’s first suites, apartments, in the common areas, or on
resident review the university’s and M@ scheduled final examination and ending the premises of residential communities, except
College’s Acceptable Use Policy, which is at the close of the buildings and/or the as otherwise required by law and authorized by
incorporated into the license agreement. end of the university’s last scheduled the Executive Director of Housing Administration
The Center for Student Rights and final examination. (or designee). Residents may not feed or shelter
Responsibilities, Business and Financial stray animals. Residents are obligated to inform
3. During times not designated as quiet residential community staff members about stray
Affairs, Academic Affairs, SDSU Human
hours, residents and their guests must animals so appropriate action can be taken to
Resources, or law enforcement officials,
limit noise so as to reasonably avoid remove and protect the animal.
as appropriate, will adjudicate violations
disturbing other residents. Loud talking
of the Acceptable Use Policy. The
or group gatherings that disturb others
SDSU Computing Security Officer may
are not permitted.
temporarily suspend network privileges
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