Quiet Hours

Article 1

Sleeping/studying are considered to be the highest priority. Activities that conflict with this are low priority. (e.g. having parties or social gatherings, or other rowdy activities)

Article 2

Dormitory Quiet Hours are in effect from,

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00PM to 6:00AM

Fridays and Saturdays: 12:00AM to 6:00AM

Keeping things clean

Article 4

All residents are responsible for maintaining a clean dormitory environment.

Common areas including the kitchen, lounge, laundry room, and hallway must be kept free and clear of personal items.

Article 5

All residents are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their rooms and for reporting any damages to the dormitory administration.

Article 6/8

Kitchen garbage must be properly disposed of in the garbage receptacles located in all kitchen areas. Recycling of glass, paper, plastic, and metal items. Large and/or bulky items should be crushed.

Other rules to keep in mind

Article 9

Residents may not remove from the common areas for their personal use any items such as chairs and tables, televisions, or anything else intended for community use in the common areas.

Article 23

Dormitory residents are obligated to immediately inform the R.A.s and the administration about any accident or serious illness involving their roommates.

Article 43

A dormitory resident is not allowed to change rooms without the permission of dormitory administration.

Article 47

Any damages should be reported and the dormitory administration is responsible for fixing any damages in resident rooms.

Article 47

A resident is not allowed to alter or repair anything that will change the aesthetics of his/her room.

Breaking these could get you an instant written warning

Article 6

Common areas, such as the kitchen and the lounge, must be kept free and clear of dirty dishes, food, and other types of items. Tables, counters, and floors—if appropriate—must be cleaned after use so that they are left in acceptable condition for fellow residents

Article 7

Garbage from residents’ rooms may not be disposed of in common area garbage.

Article 19

It is not allowed to organize parties in PUMS dormitories. According to par. VII of the School Regulations for English Programs’ Students alcohol is banned at all times and under all circumstances in the University dormitory.

Breaking these could get you a Violation

Article 22

Using any appliances in an inappropriate way that causes danger to the user, other residents, or to University property (e.g. tampering with fire detectors).

Article 22

Blocking the fire department access roads outside the dorm—as well as the fire exits, stairwells, evacuation passages, and corridors inside the dorm.

Article 22

Any activities (e.g. smoking in the dorm, lighting candles) that set off the fire detectors will not only result in violation but also a charge for the fire service attendance.

Article 24

Residents may not throw any items off the dormitory balconies or out of the dormitory windows.

Article 25

Residents may not possess or store dangerous or flammable substances on University property.

Article 26

Smoking is forbidden in all dormitory buildings.

Article 27 – A

Using gas and electric cookers, as well as washing machines at places other than designated

Article 27 – B

Using electric kettles without a thermal safety cut-out mechanism.

Article 27 – C

Using hotplates and any devices used for cooking in residents’ rooms.

Article 27 – D

Using refrigerators with power capacity exceeding 200 W.

Article 27 – F

Unauthorized installing, repairing, or altering of the electrical, water, and gas connections and equipment.

Article 27 – G

Changing of locks or installing new ones, as well as making duplicate keys.

Article 27 – H

Installing and using other appliances, and devices that pose a threat to human health or life.

Article 27 – I

Using, possessing, selling, or distributing of intoxicants and illegal drugs.

Article 27 – J

Gambling

Article 27- K

Possessing any type of guns, especially firearms or pneumatic guns on dormitory property (including sports and collectors firearms).

Article 27 – L

Running a business without the consent of the Resident Council, the head of the PUMS Dormitory Administration, and of the Chancellor.

Article 27 – M

Storing in dormitory rooms and in common areas of any widely available commodities and goods whose purpose and quantity is suggestive of commercial purposes.

Article 28

Keeping any pets—live animals of any kind—in a dormitory is strictly forbidden. Any student who keeps animals at the dormitory will be required to remove them immediately.

Parties/Large Gatherings inside Dorms

On 9 November, 2015 all students were sent a notification from the Deans Office saying the following,

In accordance with the decision of the Vice-President for Student Affairs all parties in common areas in PUMS dormitories are suspended until proper safety procedures with regards to mass parties organization are implemented. This means that provisions included in section 20 of PUMS Dormitory Regulations for English Programs’ students (along with the attachment) are suspended as well. This is due to several major incidents.