GROUP HOUSING
Group housing is a program designed to enhance the living learning experience of selected groups by creating an
atmosphere for development of various residential lifestyles and programs. Group housing is a privilege, not a right, which
is extended to the selected groups for one academic year. Students who share a common interest, social organizations
and Greek organizations may apply for group housing. The group housing selection process takes place during the spring
semester. Detailed information on the group housing selection process will be made available from the Office of Residence
Life at the beginning of the spring semester. Housing deposits are due by the last day of the group selection process. No
group will be assigned a group housing wing or suite unless all spaces are filled and all necessary deposits are paid.
Individuals who do not meet the following criteria may be prohibited from participating in the Group Housing process:
• Must be a current full-time Duquesne student
• Must have a $0 student account balance or be on the University’s monthly payment plan
• Must make a $300 non-refundable deposit
HALL SPORTS
The playing of sports (e.g., baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, Frisbee, the riding of a skateboard, bicycle, roller skates,
rollerblades, etc.) and the throwing of water or water balloons in the living area is prohibited. Storage of sporting equipment (e.g.
bicycles, hockey equipment, etc.) is not permitted in public areas (e.g. lounges, hallways, bathrooms, etc.). Sports items or equipment
involved in a policy violation may be confiscated and will not be returned except to be removed directly from the building.
HARASSMENT/ABUSE
Physical abuse, verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation, invasion of privacy of any person, or conduct which threatens to endanger the
health, safety, or well-being of any person is expressly forbidden and will result in appropriate disciplinary action, including possible
suspension, expulsion and/or legal action. Harassment of or lack of cooperation with University personnel (e.g. Resident Assistants,
University Police, or student aides, etc.) will not be tolerated and full disciplinary action will be taken. Use of telephones, e-mail, social
media or other electronic means to communicate harassment or threats, or to intimidate another person, is likewise prohibited.
Any harassment of students based upon the student's race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, creed, religion,
marital status, or physical or mental disability is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action against the offender.
HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Office of Residence Life staff members conduct room inspections in order ensure residents’ compliance with health and
safety regulations. These inspections will be conducted at break periods and periodically throughout the semester under the
provisions listed in the Student Handbook. Students should be aware that beds are to remain on bed frames and that there
should be no hanging fabric, sheets or fishnet from ceilings or walls. Any hanging item must lie flat against the wall; all four
walls must be clearly visible from the room door. Numerous fabrics and/or posters are a fire concern and may be
confiscated if believed to be a hazard. Personal items should not be left in community bathrooms or hallways. All screens
must remain in the window and batteries kept in smoke alarms. It is the responsibility of residents of Vickroy Hall and Des
Places Hall to clean suite bathrooms in accordance with the policies.
HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS
Housing assignments for new incoming students (first year/transfer/new graduate students) are determined by the following factors:
• Gender designation of housing spaces
• Available spaces
• Contract received date
• Listed student preferences
• Liberal Arts Learning Community
All LLCs are co-educational. Men and women are assigned to separate floors/wings/units. Residence Life will make
every reasonable effort to accommodate student requests when able, but preferences cannot be guaranteed.
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