Sacramento State Housing Community Guide 2025-2026 - Flipbook - Page 20
Residential Community Standards
Amplified Sound
To ensure a respectful and studious living environment, amplified sound is not permitted outdoors or in any way that projects outside of the residence halls.
• No speakers, stereos, musical instruments, or subwoofers may be directed out windows, doors, or used in outdoors spaces (patios, courtyards, etc.)
• Heavy bass, loud music, or disruptive sound, even during the day, is prohibited as it interferes with other’s ability to study, work, sleep, or relax.
• The use of amplified sound for a sanctioned event or gathering in outdoor or commons spaces must be approved in advance by University Housing Services.
Violations may result in the temporary confiscation of equipment or conduct referrals.
Any outside sound interfering with others’ right to study or sleep is prohibited. Outside music/noise must be kept to levels that do not interfere with these rights.
Directing or playing stereo speakers outside a residence hall window is prohibited. Heavy bass from subwoofers is disruptive to the community and, therefore,
is prohibited.
Common Areas
Common areas, such as lounges, patios, recreational areas, fitness rooms, laundry rooms, etc., may be used for their intended purpose only. UHS prohibits the
misuse of common area spaces for acts such as but not limited to sleeping (residents and guests), storing personal items, dumping items, or creating a personal
living area. Personal belongings shall not be stored in common areas, including the community kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, hallways, and alcoves. The
University Housing Services housing staff must remove any items found unattended.
Residents are expected to maintain decorum and respect for others in the community. Inappropriate and disrespectful behavior may result in a conduct sanction.
Noise levels should be kept to a minimum, especially during quiet hours designated by University Housing Services.
Disruption and Disorderly Conduct
Any act that interferes with, disrupts, or obstructs University Housing Services operations, activities, residents, or guests is prohibited. This includes but is not
limited to, any action that concerns the health and safety of another person or the university-owned or affiliated student housing properties. Spaces within
student housing facilities should only be utilized for intended purposes unless otherwise approved by the UHS professional staff. This includes but is not limited
to lounges, recreational rooms or exterior recreational spaces, laundry rooms, computer labs, etc.
Dishonesty
Furnishing false information to a university official, faculty member, or campus office is against UHS policy. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of a university document,
key, or identification instrument. Misrepresenting oneself to an authorized representative/agent of the University or one of its auxiliaries is prohibited.
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