It is a student’s responsibility to check the condition of a room during the check-in process. Students must inform the office of Residential Life of any discrepancies in writing within 48 hours of checking into your room. Damages committed to an individual room will result in an assessment to an individual room’s occupant or both/ all occupants jointly. In the event that ownership cannot be determined of any items prohibited by university regulation or state or local laws and discovered in university residences, each of the assigned occupants of the unit having knowledge of the presence of or access to the contraband are considered to be in possession of the items.

Students should also submit a work order so action will be taken to repair or replace damages.

It is expected that all residents will maintain a reasonable standard of cleanliness in their rooms and that rooms will be kept clear of trash and waste. Other conditions that contribute to substandard health and safety of the residence and that necessitate subsequent maintenance attention may result in disciplinary action.

Alteration or relocation of any university owned physical structure or property is prohibited. This includes:

• Alteration of room or apartment door/room number tags
• Lofts or any other wooden structures. if constructed they will be immediately disassembled and discarded at the cost of the student
• Unauthorized furniture elevation devices including rack raisers or cinderblock
• Items installed to, painted, affixed, hung from or attached to any part of the outside of the buildings or windows. this includes, but is not limited to, signs, antennas, wires, clothesline, etc.
• Removal of furniture or other items from university common areas and lounges
• Removal of student room furniture or fixtures from rooms or campus including but not limited to curtains/drapery, window screens, desks, beds, and couches.
• Addition of any non-university bedding or additional seating
  • Students are allowed to bring additional furniture expect for bedding or additional seating in to their space as long as it does not become so crowded in the room that it blocks egress.
• Blocking windows, doorways, and vents
• Propping open building, suite or room doors
• Painting, patching, wallpapering, installing of wood paneling or refinishing any walls
• Paining or refinishing any furniture
• Use nails, screws, or adhesive substances such as contact paper, glue, double sided tape, or decals on walls, ceilings, floors, doors, or furnishings in order to prevent damage to surfaces. painter’s tape is permissible
• Storage of any personal belongings in any common spaces, hallways, bathrooms or any space that is not the residence of the owner
• Tampering with thermostats or any fire safety devices including the covering or dethatching of smoke detectors.
• Changing or placing additional locks
• Blocking or preventing egress through a room or apartment doors, hallways, exit doors and stairwells

Students engage in any of the above behaviors are subject to a fine in addition to disciplinary action and the immediate remedy of the violation by staff, which will be charged back to the student.

Various items are prohibited for us because they pose a risk for the health and safety of our students. For example the residence hall complexes are equipped to handle only a certain electrical load so some items are prohibited to prevent fire in addition, appliances within each room must be limited. Additionally items may be prohibited because they are violations of the student code of conduct. The following are items that are prohibited for use and storage within the residential facilities:

• Additional microwaves in housing 2, 3, 5, chris gaupp, and atlantic city (these are already provided), or additional refrigerators in any housing location.
• Microwaves exceeding ul listed regulation 120 volts 68hz and 1.1 kilowatts and/or more than one microwave in housing 1 and 4.
• String lights, fairy lights, lava lamps, halogen lights, heat lamps, himalayan salt lamps, neon and black lights.
• Extension cords
• Candles, ignitable lanterns, incense, flammable accelerants, wax warmers, fragrance plugins, wickless candles or similar products
• Electric heating or cooling appliances
• Fireworks, combustables
• Combustible decorations such as straw, hay, palm fronds, vines, branches, etc
• Curtains besides those provided by the university
• Large wall coverings including posters, tapestries and flags
• Unmanned aircraft system, (uas), also known as drones
• Wall covering deemed a fire hazard by residence life staff including excessive party decorations, construction paper coverings etc.
• Any devices with external heating plates including but not limited to coffee makers and coffee pots, hot plates, etc. (coffee pots with internal heating elements such as keurig coffee makers are acceptable)
• Air fryers
• Artificial or real christmas trees
• Dart boards (magnetic tipped or nerf dart boards are permitted)
• Possess empty alcohol containers, funnels, empty kegs or beer balls in housing facilities for safety and sanitary reasons regardless of age
• Illegal drugs, misused prescription drugs, or presence of drug residue or drug paraphernalia
• Tattooing kits or paraphernalia
• Waterbeds, hot tubs, spas and jacuzzis (both inside and adjacent to the residential complexes)

To request approval, please contact housing@stockton.edu for more information.

In addition to the actions outlined in the student code of conduct, students should be aware that taking any of the actions listed below may result in a judicial sanction which could include but is not limited to fines, housing probation and/or loss of housing privileges.

• The projection or dropping of any object or materials that litter university property or that may cause injury to persons or property. Students may not throw, discard, place or deposit litter in campus buildings or campus grounds except in receptacles provided for such purposes. littering may result in a fine and may include disciplinary action
• Using a windows as an entrance or exit, or to dispose of any items
• Vaping, using electronic cigarettes, hookahs, pipes, shishas and the use of other smoking devices outside of designated areas
• Presence on any building ledge or roof
• Playing games that encourage the consumption of liquids (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
• Playing any athletic games in a room, apartment, or common area of a residence hall without proper authorization; this includes rollerblading, biking, skateboarding and surfing.
• Use of trampolines in the residence facilities or on campus.
• Use of Residential Life’s fire place or grill without authorization from a representative of Residential Life and/or a fire permit.
• Defacing or vandalizing any university property
• Posting unapproved advertisements or signage
• Driving on walkways and service/emergency access roads
• Cohabitation for example hosting a guest in a space for more than three nights a month
• Occupying more than one residential space for example placing belongings in both dressers, beds, and desks because a roommate is not currently assigned.
• Hosting or being present in a space that violates occupancy constraints
• Providing a student id to another person who its not the owner of the id including guests
• Accessing the residential building without using
• Storing bikes in common areas (Lounges, landings, stairwells, of buildings

The Office of Residential Life Reserves the right to deny or remove non-university furniture and equipment when necessary for health, safety or sanitation reasons.

Stockton University and the office of Residential Life place an emphasis on the importance of alcohol education, as well as the impact alcohol use has on the Stockton community. The office of Residential Life will educate residents by providing alcohol educational programming.

The Office of Residential Life will also require all first-year freshman residential students to participate in an alcohol and other drug education online module. The educational models  allow students to look at their own drinking habits, learn tips on how to drink in moderation and avoid high-risk drinking, as well as tips on how to deal with others who are disruptive or in danger. information on this course will be emailed to each eligible student with additional instructions and deadlines.

Education is also the objective when disciplinary action is prescribed in alcohol use or abuse situations. Residents will be expected to understand the consequences of their decisions regarding alcohol use. This may include sanctions to attend alcohol education seminars or written assignments regarding the effects of alcohol in addition to sanctions including probation.

The Office of Residential Life will attempt to help those members of the Stockton Community who may have an issue with alcohol use. Residential Life will act as a referral agent to attempt to get the student to appropriate counseling, when the department becomes aware of a problem.

Residents are expected to abide by all New Jersey state laws and statutes regarding the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages. In order to consume alcohol legally in the state of New Jersey, you must be 21 years of age. Additionally engaging, encouraging or promoting others to consume illegal substances, to illegally consume alcohol, purchasing and drinking large quantities of alcohol, or permitting such to occur in your residence is prohibited. Participating in the following  behavior violates these standards and will result in disciplinary action that may include permanent loss of housing. violations and fines are cumulative throughout an individual’s on-campus residency

• Consume and possess alcohol responsibly in their room (excluding housing 2 & 3 and any other residential area designated for freshman students). If all residents of an apartment are 21 students who are 21 may possess and consume alcohol in their common area.
• Transport alcohol, excluding large quantities, in closed containers before 10 p.m.

• Provide alcohol to any minor under 21 years ol. All people serving alcohol are responsible for confirming that the people they serve are 21
• Allowing the possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor(s) in one’s room/apartment
• Provide large quantities of alcohol to any person
• Collect money from any person to purchase and/or provide alcohol
• Transport alcohol in any residential area after 10 p.m.
• Participate in any drinking game or other irresponsible alcohol consumption
• Consume alcohol in any housing location does not house only 21 year old students. For example if a 21 year old student shares an apartment with an under 21 year old student they may not consume or store alcohol in any common spaces. Only in their room or the room of another 21 year old roommate.
• Possess empty alcohol containers, funnels, empty kegs or beer balls in housing facilities for safety and sanitary reasons
• Possess or consume alcohol in public areas of the campus except when special permits are obtained through the university’s food service vendor. this includes lounges, student centers, courtyards, parking lots, or walkways.
• Consume alcohol to excess. this includes, but is not limited to, participating in or encouraging and/or coercing drinking games, alcoholic consumption against one’s will and binge drinking. non-alcohol-based drinking games, including those using water, are also prohibited in the residence halls since they may cause harm to an individual.

Be present at any location on campus where there is an alcohol violation

• Consume alcohol in any area on campus
• Be in possession of an alcoholic beverage
• Accept an alcoholic beverage from any person
• Possess empty alcohol containers, funnels, empty kegs or beer balls in housing facilities for safety and sanitary reasons
• Be present at any location on campus where there is an alcohol violation
• Consume alcohol in excess. This includes, but is not limited to, participating in or encouraging and/or coercing drinking games, alcoholic consumption against one’s will and binge drinking. non-alcohol-based drinking games, including those using water, are also prohibited in the residence halls since they may cause harm to an individual.

Residential Life Staff, Stockton Police or Other University Officials reserve the right to inspect and/or immediately cancel an event involving alcohol if deemed necessary. Cooperation and assistance is expected from the host on such occasions.

A guest is any individual that does not reside within the residential space in question. This includes residential stockton students residing in other residential space, non-residential stockton students, non-stockton students, family members or any individual invited to stockton by a resident.

All Guests:

• Must be registered through residence life staff in the community staff office
• Must be with their host at all times
• Are responsible for providing identification indicating proof of age. Individuals, including guests, providing false identification will be subject to prosecution by local and state law enforcement officials in addition to the university’s judicial system.
• Are required to abide by all university policy as outlined above regarding alcohol. For example, if there is a guest of an under 21 year old student they may not possess or consume alcohol in a residence hall room of a student who is under 21.
• Shall be liable for any injury or damage occurring to any person or property in which the consumption of alcohol was a contributing factor.

Guests who violate alcohol and other drug policies are subject to a ban from all residential areas.

It Is a violation of policy at the university to collect money in return for alcoholic beverages regardless if the individual involved is of age or underage. Individuals involved in the collection of monies in return for alcoholic beverages will be referred to the campus hearing board for disciplinary action.

The university reserves the right to refer any offense, herein described, to the campus hearing board and/or proper authorities for civil and/or criminal action. Students violating these standards who do not reside on campus will be subject to being banned from the residential areas and/or referral to The Campus Hearing Board for appropriate disciplinary actions. repeat offenders may be subject to additional sanctions. please refer to the university’s campus conduct code on the policy and procedures website.

Individuals involved with violations of other university policies (fights, vandalism, etc.) while under the influence of alcohol may be required to attend an alcohol education program as part of their disciplinary sanction. When alcohol is deemed to be a contributing factor in other violation(s) of university or Residential Life regulations, the student involved may receive consequences related to their drinking in addition to the sanctions relative to the initial violation(s).

In an effort to promote responsible student behavior and respect for the health and welfare of all members of the collegiate community, campus hearing board panel members may take into account whether an accused student attempted to take remedial action to assist a victim in a life-threatening situation when determining the appropriate sanction. Providing students with necessary medical assistance due to over-consumption of alcohol and/or other drugs takes priority over judicial or criminal considerations. Students are encouraged strongly to seek immediate assistance for themselves or their friends without regard for possible disciplinary or criminal concerns. Consideration for disciplinary leniency will be given to students who require medical support or who request medical support for others due to dangerous consumption of alcohol or drugs.

With the help of a Residential Life staff member, residents are required to register all guests who plan to remain in residential complexes between the hours of 10:00p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Residential Life staff members can register a guest Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m., Sat-Sun, 12 noon – 11:45pm at their community staff office. Guest Registration serves as a means of and provides the University information as to those in housing should there be a health, fire or national emergency.

For all Stockton University residence halls, each resident of a housing unit may register up to two overnight guests per residential student. However, the Office of Residential Life reserves the right to limit the number of guests and/ or overnight guests at any given time.

Overnight guests cannot stay more than three consecutive days. Extended overnight visitation beyond three consecutive days is not permitted without written approval from the Executive Director of Residential Life. Residents may host guests for a maximum stay of three times per calendar month per guest.  All guests must depart by 12:00 pm the following day.

For residential Stockton students, overnight visitation to another residential space may not exceed three days per calendar week, starting each Monday. Visitation in excess to this may be found to be in violation of the Cohabitation standards.

If the University learns unapproved overnight guests are not properly registered

• The guest may be considered a trespasser and subject to arrest and immediate removal
• The host resident may be subject to University discipline including the revocation of housing privileges with the forfeiture of any housing payment(s) made.

The University may exercise its judgment as to how to proceed given the totality of the circumstances involved.

Sharing a residence hall with anyone who is not your university assigned roommate, hosting boarders or assigning, subletting or transferring said premises or any part thereof may be cause for immediate termination and loss of campus housing for a minimum of one year.

An exception to the guest policy is during the first two and last two weeks of the semester and at times when the University or the Office of Residential Life deems it necessary to restrict guests. During the first two and last two weeks of the semester, guests may be permitted to visit residents during day time hours and until 10:00 p.m. only with advanced consent from all roommates. However, during the first two and last two weeks of the semester, overnight guests — including residential Stockton students, non-residential Stockton students, and non-students — are not permitted. Guests must leave by 10:00 p.m.

Residents with complaints regarding the visitation standards or enforcement of the standards are asked to contact the Office of Residential Life at 609-652-4332 in A-100, or at 609-6524697 in the Lodge at Lakeside, the Atlantic City Residential Office 609-761-1232 or Stockton Police at 609-652-4390 (non-emergency).

Per COVID-19 guidelines only fully vaccinated residential students may be guests in the residence halls.  No, non-residential, Please reference the COVID FAQ.

All guests must be mutually agreed upon by all assigned roommates as negotiated through roommate or community agreements prior to visitation. Where a roommate does not consent, students and guests may meet in common areas including residence hall lounges prior to 10:00 p.m.

The exception is during the first two and last two weeks of the semester. During the first two and last two weeks of the semester, guests may be permitted to visit residents during day time hours and until 10:00 p.m. only with advanced consent from all roommates. However, during the first two and last two weeks of the semester, overnight guests are not permitted. 

Students and their guest must visit a Residential Life office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. (since the offices close promptly at midnight). Guests must present a valid I.D. to be recorded by the Residential Life staff.

1. Only fully vaccinated residential students may be overnight guests.
2. Any individual banned from campus and any individual, including Stockton students, banned from housing
3. Minors under 18 without prior knowledge and consent of roommates and written approval of the Executive Director of Residential Life. In the event the roommate(s) does not consent, students and their child guest may meet in lounges or other common areas. The student host is responsible for all actions of their guests. Minor guests are not permitted to visit in the residence halls/apartments after 10 p.m. Only one child guest may be entertained at a time per student. Baby-sitting is not permitted in any residential facility.

For Fall 2021, no parking pass is needed as only current residential students are permitted to be guests.  

Registration serves as validation of roommate endorsement. It serves as a means to contact your guest in family or health situations and provides the University information as to those in housing should there be a health, fire or national emergency.

Overnight guests cannot stay more than three consecutive days. Extended overnight visitation beyond three consecutive days is not permitted without written approval from the Executive Director of Residential Life. Residents may host guests for a maximum stay of three times per calendar month per guest.

For residential Stockton students, overnight visitation to another residential space may not exceed three days per calendar week, starting each Monday. Visitation in excess to this may be found to be in violation of the Cohabitation standards below.

Guests shall be permitted in housing complex areas during Welcome Week, until 10 p.m. During exam periods and other times no guests shall be permitted, as determined by the Office of Residential Life.

The Stockton residential student is responsible for the behavior of their guests and overnight guests, and is subject to disciplinary action if their guest or overnight guest violates Stockton University’s policies and/or procedures. If a residential Stockton student is found in violation of university standards while in another residential area, they may be subject to additional disciplinary action due to their actions.

Students with guests visiting must keep the guests with them. A guest cannot remain in a residential space while the host leaves for extended periods of time (i.e. attending class or work).

Violators of the guest and Overnight Guest Registration Standards will be subject to sanctions and will be referred for appropriate disciplinary action. Residential guests may be arrested for trespassing and resident students subject to disciplinary action for failing to register a guest. Stockton Police and the Office of Residential Life reserve the right to suspend guest privileges when it is in the interest of the University community. Guests, including family members, who violate university policies may be subject to a ban from all residential areas.

Residents with complaints regarding the visitation standards or enforcement of the standards are asked to contact the Office of Residential Life at 609-652-4332 in A-100, or at 609-6524697 in the Lodge at Lakeside, the Atlantic City Residential Office 609-761-1232 or Stockton Police at 609-652-4390 (non-emergency).

Students sanctioned with community service are required to complete the service learning restorative justice module on blackboard and no less than 7 hours of community service. These hours may be increased based on charges and the discretion of the hearing officer or board.

One of the consequences of inappropriate behavior or violations of standard or code of conduct can be a fine or restitution. This does not alleviate a student from any further liability. fines are a direct consequence of inappropriate behavior and are assessed to reduce the occurrence of the behavior. billing for damages represents restitution that will eventually result in replacement or repair of an item. fines are charged directly to a student’s account.

Non-residential violators (students or non-students) may be sanctioned with a loss of housing visitation. This means that person is not able to enter the housing area including buildings, lounges, common spaces, and parking lots.

Residential students who are sanctioned with loss of guest privileges are unable to host any guests. A guest is any person (student or non student) who does not live in your residential space.

Students are placed on housing probation for inappropriate behavior. While on housing probation, students are expected to adhere to the Campus Conduct Code, the Guide to Residential Life, and to function effectively within the Stockton community. Failure to exhibit appropriate behavior and/or continued involvement with violations of the Residence Contract and Agreement, Campus Conduct Code or Guide to Residential Life while on probation may subject the student to immediate loss of housing. A student may be placed on housing probation by the Office Of Residential Life for:

• Being involved with violations of the Campus Conduct Code, the Guide To Residential Life, the Residence Contract and Agreement or damages during the academic year.
• Other circumstances deemed sufficient by the Executive Director Of Residential Life or their designee, the Residential Hearing Board, or the Campus Hearing Board

In cases where the Residential Life staff makes a judgment that the presence of an alleged student violator of the Campus Conduct Code or Residential Life standards or procedures, presents an imminent danger to an individual and/or others on the campus, or to the orderly conduct of the university, or is a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others, the accused student may be temporarily suspended from housing pending a hearing.

Certain disciplinary action could result in the termination of the Residence Hall Contract. When a student is removed from housing, the student is also banned from the residential areas of campus including the green areas and parking lots around the residence halls. When a student is removed from housing, the student forfeits the entire amount of the academic year housing agreement and is required to continue to pay for housing through the end of the contracted agreement. Removal from housing is considered permanent unless lifted by the Dean Of Students.

If a student fails to complete community service hours and/or designated projects by the deadline stated by the sanction, additional conduct resolution action may be taken. This additional action may result in the student account being placed on hold, parental contact, termination of housing or more severe sanctions up to and including expulsion from the university.

Family housing will be offered in the Atlantic City residential complex. More information will be available in the Residential Agreement for family housing.

All new residential students are required to present proof of immunization required by the Health Services Office at Stockton University. Documentation must be provided to the Office of Health Services. For details on this and other immunization requirements, see their website, stockton.edu/wellness. Failure to supply forms by designated deadlines will impact a student’s ability to check in to the residence halls on opening day.

For the protection of personal belongings, students are encouraged to maintain insurance on any items brought to campus. The Office of Residential Life is not liable for damage to or loss of personal property, or failure or interruption of services in the facilities. The University is insured under the State of New Jersey. Neither the University nor the State insurance will reimburse for losses created by theft, fire, water damage, mold, unforeseen accidents and/ or injuries, or other circumstances that may occur. Residents are encouraged to secure their own personal property loss insurance. The following suggestions may help you secure property insurance.

1. If you are a dependent, check with your parent’s or guardian’s insurance company (homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance) to see if your personal property can be included on their current plan while you are at school.
2. Compare insurance companies that provide students personal property insurance plans. Ask if the insurance plan includes replacement cost value or only actual cost value including depreciation.

The staff in Residential Life work diligently to see that on-campus living provides a positive experience for each student. We want your residence area to become an experience you can look back on and realize how much you have learned and grown. A residence hall experience should provide a sense of community, friendship, growth, learning outside the classroom, leadership opportunities and engagement. The goal of assigning freshmen and transfer students is to match roommates and then place them in a housing assignment. Room location and roommate preferences are dependent upon space and cannot be guaranteed.

Students who are assigned to a nine-month residential contract and wish to change to a 12-month residential contract may do so under certain circumstances. The 12-month contract option is in Galloway and Atlantic City. Students will have the cost of their winter housing placed on their bill in October, and the cost of their summer housing will be placed on their bill in March. Consultation with a representative of the Office of Residential Life is required, and a modification may not be authorized. If changes are requested during the spring semester of the existing contract, summer housing options may be offered in lieu of a 12-month housing contract.

During the year, vacant spaces may exist within rooms. Any resident must be prepared to receive a roommate at any time. This means keeping your belongings in only one portion of the room so that the new roommate has space for their possessions and will feel welcomed. Residential Life staff will inspect vacant spaces on a regular basis to ensure the vacant space is kept clean. Inappropriate use of vacant space will be addressed by Residential Life staff members and may be referred to the conduct process. Please note that the Office of Residential Life will make every effort to notify you and other roommates when we will be filling a vacancy. In some instances, the student(s) may not be notified in advance if the situation warrants an immediate move. This type of situation is unusual, but does occur. The room must be maintained at all times in a manner that would make it possible for another student to feel comfortable moving in. It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that all original University property is present in the room (e.g. beds, dressers, desks, etc.) and that all University space (closet, bed, desk, dresser) is available.

The resident must not discourage students seeking a room change from moving into the vacancy. If the resident fails to participate in the consolidation process, the resident will be subject to judicial action and the student account will be put on hold for failing to comply with the consolidation standards. The room charge will be changed and prorated daily according to the date of the room change.

The Office of Residential Life reserves the right to change assignments in order to provide for maximum occupancy and utilization of space. Residents living in double, triple or quad housing situations that are not fully occupied (under-assigned rooms) will be subject to room consolidation. Consolidation exists to bring equity between the residents. Residents in those rooms may be contacted to choose between the following options:

1. Have another resident(s) move into their room to fill all spaces
2. Move to another space to fill a room.

The University reserves all rights in regard to the assignment, reassignment or over- assignment of any room or the termination of its occupancy. The University also reserves the right to reassign a resident to another room/apartment for renovations, repairs or health and safety issues. In the event of an emergency, a resident may be moved without prior notice. All empty spaces must be available for new and transferring residents at all times. Residential Life will determine moves. Failure to consolidate properly may result in disciplinary action.

Students should refer to the Residential Life contract section 39 for details about cancelling their housing and any fees that may be associated with cancelling the housing contract. 

Refusal to Enter Agreement

The University reserves the right to refuse housing to any individual whose presence may not be in the best interest of the community. Residents are expected to consistently demonstrate a willingness and ability to maintain reasonable roommate and community relationships. Failure to abide by community standards may result in the termination of this contract.

Prior to arriving on campus, new students are assigned to a specific room with a roommate (when applicable). Upon arrival and check-in with the Office of Residential Life, students are:

• Issued student identification cards
• Given access to their rooms
• Given important residential information.

A Residence Life staff member will have reviewed the condition of all rooms prior to move-in. It is each student’s responsibility to review the condition of their room as well. If there are any issues with the student’s space, they must contact Residential Life via email within 72 hours. If the condition of your room has changed during your stay, you will be assessed a fee for the repair or replacement of items which may have been damaged or are missing from the room. Once again, it is very important for students to review the condition of the room carefully upon your arrival. Throughout the semester, all repairs should be documented by submitting a work order.

When students move out of any residential facilities, students are responsible for the condition of the room at the time of checkout and are bound by the terms of the housing contract.

In addition, students are responsible for returning their key/fob (if applicable) to the Office of Residential Life. It is important that you follow the checkout procedures below to decrease the possibility of incurring charges.

• All residential students must vacate their housing assignments by 10:00 a.m. the day after the last day of finals.
• There will be an administrative processing charge for those residents who do not remove their belongings and return their keys/fobs (if applicable) on or before the prescribed checkout date.
• All residents are responsible for the state of a room/apartment when they leave. All trash should be removed. The residence should be in excellent condition with all required University furniture in original place.
• A $50 Improper Checkout Charge may be applied for the following reasons:
• Failure to check out on time.
• Failure to remove all possessions from the residence by check-out.
• Other charges may be applied, e.g., room key not returned; extra cleaning required; room/apartment damages according to cost of repairs.

Students will be notified of any damage charges by June 25 via their goStockton email address. The student will have 12 business days to appeal the damage charge. Instructions on how to appeal the damage charge will be included in the letter they receive.

If a student leaves belongings in their room upon check-out, these objects will be assumed to be abandoned and may be discarded. This standard is in effect if a student is removed from or leaves housing willingly, regardless of whether or not they have checked out properly. If a student leaves a large amount of property in their room, every effort will be made to contact the student. If the student does not claim the property within 48 hours of being contacted, the belongings may be discarded. The student will be responsible for all moving and disposal fees.

Students Are Permitted To Stay Over Winter Break If Approved.  Residential Students Who Have Not Signed Up For A 12-month Housing Contract, Must:

• Apply Online
• Sign A Residential Life Agreement,
• Be Approved By The Office Of Residential Life

Residents Requesting To Stay During This Time Will Be Subject To A Daily Rate. The Office Of Residential Life Will Email Information On Closing The Residence Halls, Late Departure, And Winter/Summer Housing Sessions Approximately One Month Before Closing. No Overnight Guests Are Allowed During Winter Or Spring Breaks And Meal Plan Options Are Not Available. Meals Can Be Purchased With Cash And Facilities Will Operate On A Limited Schedule.  Students Staying In Housing 2, And 3 Will Have Access To The Trlc Kitchen To Cook For Themselves Over The Break. Shuttle Services May Be Unavailable Or Operate On A Limited Schedule. Students Who Are Seeking A Room Change During Winter Break May Need To Remove Their Items At The Conclusion Of The Fall Semester.

Students Are Not Required To Move For Thanksgiving Or Spring Break And There Is No Additional Cost To Remain On Campus During This Time. However, Students Must Register With The Office Of Residential Life To Stay In Housing Over These Periods Of Time. Meal Plan And Transportation Options Are Not Available Over Thanksgiving And Spring Breaks. Meals Can Be Purchased With Cash And Facilities Will Operate On A Limited Schedule. Shuttle Services Are Not Available Over Thanksgiving And Spring Breaks. 

Students are required to carry their Stockton Identification Card (ID) at all times and to present their ID card when requested by authorized campus personnel, which include but are not limited to: staff members of the Office of Residential Life, Food Service, Student Development, Bookstore, Library, Athletics, Wellness Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Campus Police, Financial Aid, Registrar and Bursar’s Office. Students living on campus must swipe their ID upon entrance into a building at all times.

ID cards must only be in the possession of the student whose name appears on the card.

Any alteration or illegal use of Stockton identification cards is prohibited.

Lost or stolen ID cards must be reported through GetFood and then to the Office of Student Records (CC-203) to obtain a new ID card. Students must immediately report lost or stolen ID cards by logging onto  GetFood, also found on the goStockton portal Student Life tab. Once a card is reported lost or stolen, a new Stockton ID will be generated automatically and the old ID will no longer be valid. During regular business hours, students must pay a $25.00 replacement fee at the Bursar’s Office before obtaining a new ID from the Office of the Registrar. Once this ID is received, the student must report to their corresponding Residential Life Office to have their card encoded for their housing assignment. The new ID card will not be activated until the student returns to the Residential Life office.

In the event that student is unable to access their room because of a lost or stolen ID/hard key, the student should visit the Office of Residential Life, RA Office, or contact Campus Police depending on the time of day.

All students seeking assistance with a lock-out will be charged a fine. The first incident will be a warning, the second incident will accrue a $5 charge, the third incident will accrue a $10 charge. Any additional offenses will result in an a fee of $25.

Authorized University personnel have a master key or access card for residential areas so that the University may enter residences for the following reasons:

• Emergencies
• Fire drills
• Occupancy and probation inspections
• General repairs
• Delivery of official Residential Life correspondence
• Suspected violation of University standards
• Alleviation of persistent noise

Students shall not place any additional locks on said premises. Housing keys are the property of the State of New Jersey. The University and the Office of Residential Life reserve the right to enter all apartments, suites and rooms with or without the resident’s permission.

A service animal is defined as a dog that has been trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. The task(s) performed by the service animal must be directly related to the person’s disability. Species other than dogs are not considered service animals for the purpose of this definition of a service animal.

It is best practice to notify the Learning Access Program at 609-652-4988 that a partner/ handler or individual with a disability will be bringing a service animal to campus. The Learning Access Program can advocate with Residential Life should any situations occur in response to the service animal. If residing on campus it is requested that vaccination records be submitted to the Learning Access Program.

Emotional Support Animals (ESA)

A request for an emotional support animal in the residence halls is treated as an accommodated housing request and must follow the general principles applicable to all accommodation requests through the Learning Access Program. Persons with disabilities may request an emotional support animal under both the Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 under the following conditions:

1. The person has a documented disability and is registered with the Learning Access Program;
2. The animal is necessary to afford the person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; and
3. There is an identifiable relationship or nexus between the disability and the assistance the animal provides (documentation must be provided to support the need for an emotional support animal in residential housing).

Emotional support animals and the associated items of care are limited to the student’s assigned bedroom space.

To request an emotional support animal, a student must register with the Learning Access Program as a student with a diagnosed disability and submit accommodated housing and ESA request forms completed by a licensed medical practitioner. For additional information regarding emotional support animals, please contact the Learning Access Program at 609- 652-4988.

The bulletin boards in each community are for use by the Office of Residential Life staff and will be used for approved communication and notices only. It is to your benefit to ascertain that these notices remain posted. Removal of information on bulletin boards is considered vandalism and is subject to disciplinary action.

In an attempt to maintain safe and secure residence halls, the Office of Residential Life has established certain policies and procedures. However, these measures are successful only when everyone works together, follows them and enforces them. Creating a safer residential community requires your active participation. Ultimately, your safety depends on you. Here are steps that you can take to help protect yourself, your valuables and your neighbors:

• Lock your door whenever you leave your residence or go to sleep.
• Do not prop or tamper with the locks on the hall entrance or room doors.
• Do not bring people back to the campus community who you do not trust and know well.
• Protect your property by having Stockton Police permanently mark your item using a UV pen with your name, driver’s license number and state abbreviation. This service is available through Stockton Police at 609-652-4390.
• Report safety concerns and crimes to the residence hall staff (RA) as soon as possible. Promptly report any crime to Campus Police.

For the safety and security of residents, suite doors and entryways must remain closed at all times. Contracted residents will have their student ID cards programmed to gain access onto their assigned floor or suite room. Guests can ring the doorbell during designated hours. Any student observed propping open the entryway of any floor will be fined. If the responsible individual is not identified, all residents of the floor will share the responsibility.

Each residence hall/apartment has a minimum of one window. Residents should be aware that for all complexes, the following rules apply:

• No items, including but not limited to trash, may be thrown out of any window at any time, for any reason.
• Do not utilize windows for entering or exiting the room or apartment. This is a safety hazard and it may result in damage to the window or surrounding area.
• When the temperature outside falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, all windows in Housing 4 must be closed until the temperature outside goes above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Failure to do so may cause the heating and air conditioner units to freeze and cause your apartment to become flooded when they thaw. If it is too hot in your apartment, please put in a work order through the online work order system.If your window is found open when the temperature outside is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the residents of your room and/or apartment will be documented for violating this standard.

A written working warning will be assessed to the responsible resident(s) for the first offense. For subsequent offenses the fine will be: first offense - $25, second offense $50, third offense – referral to Campus Hearing Board. This standard is in place to protect you, your personal belongings and campus residence facilities. Window screens are provided for the students in Housing 2, first floor of housing 3,4, and 5. Students living in Housing 1 who wish to have screens placed in their apartment must complete a Screen Registration Form that can be found in the lakeside Office of Residential Life. Once all roommates complete this form and return it to the office, a screen will be installed. Vandalized or stolen screens should be reported to a Residential Life staff member immediately. If a report of a missing screen has not been filed, residents will be billed accordingly.

1. Full evacuation of the building is required upon activation of the fire alarm system. Immediately evacuate the building via the shortest and safest route. Do not use elevators.
2. If you notice smoke, use an alternative secondary evacuation route.
3. When leaving a room or entering a stairwell, feel the doorknob or handle, or touch the door with the back of your hand before opening it. If the doorknob, handle or door is hot to the touch, DO NOT open the door. If the door is not hot, open the door slightly. If intense heat or thick smoke is present, DO NOT open the door any further, close the door and stay inside the room. If you are unable to evacuate your room, seal the bottom edge of the door with wet clothing, towels or bedding to prevent smoke from entering. Hang a white or light colored object such as a sheet or towel out the window to attract attention of the firefighters. Check paths for safety before proceeding and close doors behind you.
4. If you are able to evacuate your room and light smoke is present, use an alternative escape route if possible to avoid the smoke. If you have to go through the smoke, keep low and as close to the floor as possible.
5. Go to the pre-assigned exterior evacuation assembly points for your building. Each building’s assembly point is referenced on page 56.
6.  If you suspect that someone is missing or trapped, contact the emergency personnel outside the building or call the Campus Police Department by dialing 911 from campus phones or 609-652-4390 from a cell phone and provide them with information about the location and person’s name and/or identity.
7. If you are trapped during a fire emergency, close all doors between you and the fire. Stuff cracks around the doors to keep out smoke. Wait at a safe window and hang a white or light colored object such as a sheet or towel out the window to attract attention of the firefighters. Call the Stockton Police Department by dialing 911 from campus phones or 609-652-4390 from a cell phone and tell them exactly where you are.

Stop, drop and roll if your clothing catches fire.

1. Leave the fire area and close the door to the area.
2. Activate the fire alarm.
3. Immediately evacuate the building via the shortest and safest route.
4. Do not use elevators. A fire can disrupt the operation of elevators and trap occupants inside.
5. If you notice smoke, use the alternate secondary escape route.
6. When leaving a room or entering a stairwell, feel the doorknob or handle, or touch the door with the back of your hand before opening it. If the doorknob, handle or door is hot to the touch DO NOT open the door. If the door is not hot, open the door slightly. If intense heat or thick smoke is present, DO NOT open the door any further, close the door and stay inside the room. If you are unable to evacuate your room, seal the bottom edge of the door with wet clothing, towels or bedding to prevent smoke from entering. Hang a white or light colored object such as a sheet or towel out the window to attract attention of the firefighters. Check paths for safety before proceeding and close doors behind you.
7. If you have to go through the smoke, keep low and as close to the floor as possible.
8. Go to pre-assigned exterior evacuation assembly points for your building. Maps of all assembly points will be posted throughout each building and all Complex Directors and Resident Assistants will be made aware of each assembly point’s designated location. Locations are as follows at time of publication:
1. Housing 1 – A & B – located in path around Lake Fred just past Laurel Lane
2. Housing 1 – C through F – located in beach section between Lakeside Lodge and Oasis
3. Housing 1 – G & H – located within Fern Court, Housing 1
4. Housing 2 – A through F – located in front of the basketball courts outside of parking lot 6 Housing 2 – G through K – located in front of the basketball courts outside of parking lot 6
5. Housing 3 – located in front of the basketball courts outside of parking lot 6
6. Housing 4 – located in the Nor th end of the Nor th parking lot
7. Housing 5 – I through K – in the grass between the volleyball court and the South lot
8. Housing 5 – L through N - located in the Northeast section of the West lot
9. Chris Guapp Property – sidewalk across from building by flagpoles
10. AC Residential Buildings A and D - Boardwalk and Hartford Avenue
11. AC Residential Buildings B and C - Boardwalk and Lincoln Place
9. Call the Stockton Police Department by dialing 911 from campus phones in a safe area or 609-652-4390 from a cell phone and tell them exactly what you discovered and the location.
10. If you suspect that someone is missing or trapped, contact the emergency personnel outside the building or call the Stockton Police Department by dialing 911 from campus phones or 609-652-4390 from a cell phone and provide them with information about the location and person’s name and/or identity.

If you are trapped during a fire emergency, close all doors between you and the fire and stuff cracks around the doors to keep out smoke. Wait at a safe window and signal/call for help. If there is a phone in the room, call the Campus Police Department by dialing 911 from a campus phone or 609-652-4390 from a cell phone and tell them exactly where you are.

1. Call 911 from a cell phone or the nearest phone in the safe area.
2. If you suspect that someone is missing or trapped, contact the emergency personnel outside the building or call the Stockton Police Department by dialing 911 from campus phones or 609-652-4390 from a cell phone and provide them with information about the location and person’s name and/or identity.
3. Await emergency response personnel at the safe location and provide them with any relevant information that could assist them.
4. Follow directions of fire and police personnel and the Residential Life staff.
5. Report to the person who is taking roll.
6. Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by the fire and police department.
7. Never re-enter the building to save your personal belongings.
8. Stay calm.

The Office of Residential Life may become aware of a medical concern compromising the student’s health, safety and/or ability to reside on campus. The University may then require medical documentation stating the student is able to maintain independent life functioning while residing on campus and is able to fully participate in academic life. The documentation must come from a board certified physician and follow Stockton’s documentation guidelines.

The documentation is subject to review by University staff.

The Stockton Atlantic City Residential Complex is in close proximity to a public beach in Atlantic City, NJ. The Office of Residential Life encourages each student to take personal responsibility for ocean safety. Swimming in the ocean is different than swimming in a pool. Swimmers should only enter the water at a lifeguard-protected beach, within the designated swimming area. Swimmers should obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards.

Swimmers must take responsibility to be alert, never swim alone, and check the local weather conditions. Additional ocean safety tips can be found on the American Red Cross website:

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-ofemergencies/water-safety/beach-safety.

Take precautions to secure personal property (e.g. locking your door, engraving your possessions, registering your bike). Students must also consider their personal security and be aware of vulnerable situations. It is best for students to keep roommates and neighbors informed about each other’s whereabouts and return time. When possible, travel with a friend and check campus maps for the best lighted paths. Report any suspicious activity immediately to the RA, CD, or Stockton police, and never leave outside doors or room doors ajar. With so many people (and bikes, computers, and stereos, etc.) living together, the halls are prime target for crimes of opportunity, like thefts. Students’ careful attention to security is in everyone’s best interests.

The University expects all students to report crimes immediately by contacting the Stockton Police. Fire, police or medical emergencies can be reported in person or by dialing 609- 652-4390 from any telephone on campus. Emergency aid can also be requested using the blue light emergency system located along walking paths.

Video cameras in the lobbies and exteriors of some residence halls have been installed to deter theft and vandalism. The cameras will store images to a computer for later viewing. Footage is not monitored so residents should take normal security precautions and not rely on the cameras as a security measure.

The Office of Residential Life holds the safety and security of the residential population a primary concern. All residential students are required to provide emergency contact information as a part of the check in process. This information will be utilized in cases of emergency. The emergency information also asks for a listing of all medical conditions or allergies for notification of medical personnel in case of emergencies.

The Office of Residential Life reserves the right to contact a parent or legal guardian or listed emergency contact at the discretion of the Director of Residential Life or designee.