All students are held accountable to the policies and guides of the College. Please take some time to familiarize yourselves with the below information.<\/p>\n
Guide to Community Living<\/a><\/p>\n Alcohol in Residences<\/a><\/p>\n Residence Agreement (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Student Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n Housing Portal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Guests are allowed in the halls as long as they comply with all Residence Life policies and procedures and do not disturb the normal operation of the building.\u00a0 Guests must carry the appropriate valid identification on them at ALL times and have access to their approved Guest Registration email if residing on campus after 10:00 PM. Guests must remain with their resident (host) at all times.\u00a0 Residents will be held accountable for the behavior and\/or actions of the guest(s).<\/strong><\/p>\n Each registered guest is allowed to stay on-campus no more than three (3) nights (consecutively or not) within a seven (7) day period. A night begins and ends at 10:00 PM. RCNJ residents are allowed to host up to two (2) guests at any given time. Guests may not move from host to host to stay on-campus more than three (3) nights.<\/p>\n Current RCNJ residential<\/strong><\/span> students do not need to be registered as a guest. All residents are responsible for their guests.<\/p>\n The College automatically assumes that all residents within a shared housing unit (room\/suite\/apartment) agree to permit their roommate, suitemate, or apartment-mates to register guests in their shared housing unit, without having to provide prior acknowledgment of those guests. However, residents have the right to opt-out of this automatic Guest Registration by contacting their Resident Assistant to facilitate a roommate\/suitemate\/apartment contract. As with any roommate\/suitemate\/apartment contract, if someone violates the terms of the contract, staff in the hall\/area office must receive a formal complaint before they can act upon it. It is important to note that once a complaint is received for a particular room\/suite\/apartment, all residents of that space may lose guest privileges until they come together and a contract is developed.<\/p>\n It is essential that students adhere to the Occupancy Limit for Residence Units Policy<\/a> for the assigned room\/suite\/apartment. It is the responsibility of roommates\/suitemates to alert the host of the guest of any issues or concerns they may have concerning any guests or the amount of guests entering their room\/suite\/apartment. It is recommended that students have open conversations with roommates\/suitemates about guest expectations.<\/p>\n Any current<\/em> government issued photo identification:<\/p>\n Any forms of identification that are not government issued with a photo will not be accepted for guests:<\/p>\n Note: Expired identification cards are not acceptable forms of identification. Guest identification must not be expired.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n *Currently Enrolled commuters with current RCNJ IDs may use their IDs. If a commuter is not found on the list, they will need to provide another form of acceptable identification.<\/p>\n An Adult Guest is defined as anyone who is age 18 years or older and not assigned to an on-campus student residence room, suite, or apartment.<\/p>\n Examples of Guests:<\/p>\n These individuals need to complete the Guest Registration process if visiting on campus after 10 PM and can be registered any night of the week. All guests must remain with their hosts at all times. Guests must have access to the approved Guest Registration email and a valid form of identification.<\/p>\n A Minor is defined as a person under 18 years of age. Minor Guests are only permitted to visit on the weekends (Friday-Sunday).<\/p>\n Minors over the age of 14 must provide a current high school identification card. All other forms of acceptable Identification listed above will be sufficient as well.<\/p>\n Failure to adequately supervise guests who are minors may result in disciplinary action or termination of minor visitation privileges.<\/p>\n All guests, regardless of age, must abide by all 秘密研究所 rules and local, State, and Federal regulations and laws.<\/strong><\/p>\n Guest Registration Availability and Submission<\/strong><\/p>\n In order to have a guest(s) after 10 PM, the resident (host) must register their guest(s) by completing the Guest Registration Process at any Guest Registration kiosk in the Residence Halls. Guest Registration will be monitored daily by Public Safety and Residence Life Staff.<\/p>\n No one may use the guest procedure to evade paying proper residence hall charges. \u00a0Guests may not move from host to host in order to stay on campus for more than the duration the policy states. Students and guests who are found to be in violation of these procedures will be documented by the Residence Life Staff or Public Safety Officers. Students who violate the Guest Policy may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and may be subject to campus restriction ban.\u00a0 Individuals, such as runaways or others fleeing lawful parental authority, are not permitted as guests.<\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong> Depending on the situation, the College reserves the right to change or limit guest procedures.\u00a0 Guest privileges will be revoked if actions impede the teaching and learning processes that are at the heart of the College’s mission.\u00a0 Guests\u2019 personal behaviors should conform to the wishes of all the residents in the room\/suite\/apartment.\u00a0 It is the host\u2019s responsibility to report the misconduct of guest(s) to the Department of Public Safety or Residence Life staff immediately. Any guest who may be in violation of a College Policy or impede the teaching and learning process that are at the heart of the College\u2019s mission, may be asked to leave campus immediately and\/or issued an immediate campus restriction ban.<\/p>\n There are designated times throughout the year when guest privileges are more restricted in order to assist with Residence Hall operations. Below is a listing of these times and guest expectations and procedures.\u00a0 Residents who reside on campus may not use their residency to allow others to circumvent paying for housing.<\/p>\nGuest Procedures<\/h4>\n
Acceptable Identification<\/h3>\n
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Unacceptable Identification<\/h3>\n
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Adult Guests (18+)<\/h4>\n
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Minor Guests (Under age 18)<\/h4>\n
Guest Kiosk Locations are available to be filled out 24\/7 here:<\/h3>\n
Bischoff Hall, Mackin Hall, Laurel Hall & The Overlook: First Floor Lobby of each Residence Hall<\/strong><\/h4>\n
College Park Apartments: The Lodge<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The Village: Thomases Commons<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Guest Restrictions<\/h4>\n
![Click here to see the Occupancy Limit for Residence Units Policy Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nShould College Staff observe the number of persons present in a residential unit exceeding the occupancy limit, it will lead to an immediate dispersal of the gathering by having all persons not residing in the unit vacate the space. The incident will be documented and referred to the Office of Student Conduct for disciplinary action. Please also see related policies: Alcohol, Cannabis, Other Drugs, and Good Samaritan Policy (Link<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\nOutdoor Congregations:<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn addition to interior occupancy limits, the following guidelines are in place for exterior areas: Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on College premises or at College-sponsored or supervised events or activities is prohibited. Additionally, congregating<\/span> in front of buildings\/apartment entrances, stairwells, and balconies\/landings is prohibited.<\/span> Individuals or groups who obstruct the free flow of others will be instructed to clear the area and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for disciplinary action.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Housing Withdrawal Process<\/div>\nCURRENT STUDENT HOUSING WITHDRAWAL FORM<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nIf you are an incoming first year or transfer student and wish to withdraw from housing you must email Admissions at admissions@ramapo.edu.<\/u><\/b><\/div>\n\nAll students who wish to withdraw from housing must complete this form.<\/li>\nStudents who voluntarily withdraw from housing, students who are administratively withdrawn from housing or students who lose housing as a result of a judicial sanction must reapply for any future housing requests, as their guaranteed housing status is no longer in effect. Once a student is withdrawn from housing, they are considered a commuter student.<\/li>\nStudents who withdraw from housing and later decide they would like to return to housing must reapply by submitting a commuter housing application and a $200 non-refundable housing deposit. This application may be obtained by e-mailing reslife@ramapo.edu<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0The \u00a0$200.00 non-refundable housing deposit must be submitted to the Student Accounts Office.\u00a0 Once your application is received and your deposit is paid, your name will be added to the commuter list. Please note: housing is not guaranteed.<\/li>\nBefore students submit a housing withdrawal form, all belongings must be removed from their room\/suite\/apartment. Any personal items left in their room\/suite\/apartment will be considered abandoned and will be discarded. Once a withdrawal form is submitted, it goes into effect immediately.<\/li>\nStudents will be responsible for all housing charges until they have officially completed all check out procedures and withdrawal processes. Students who do not properly follow the check out procedures will be charged a $75 fee for an improper check-out.<\/li>\nNo refunds will be issued for housing or dining plan changes after the 50% refund deadline. Please review the academic\u00a0calendar on the College website for refund deadlines.<\/li>\nRequests for forwarding mail will be honored for two weeks (first class mail only).\u00a0 In order for students\u2019 mail to be forwarded, they must fill out forwarding address labels (contact hall\/area office for details). After two weeks, mail will no longer be forwarded and will be returned to sender.<\/li>\nStudents who have been granted an approved Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) must obtain and submit a Temporary Withdrawal Form by emailing the Office of Residence Life.\u00a0 Although, students are guaranteed housing, we are unable to guarantee specific housing assignments.\u00a0 The students\u2019 age as well as credits (on file at the time of placement) will be taken into consideration.<\/li>\nStudents who are withdrawing from housing for Military obligations or a Study Abroad program through 秘密研究所 must submit a housing withdrawal form and\u00a0 a Temporary Withdrawal Form if they wish to return to campus housing.\u00a0 This form must be submitted\u00a0\u00a0to the main Office of Residence Life.\u00a0 Although, students are guaranteed housing, we are unable to guarantee specific housing assignments.\u00a0 The students\u2019 age as well as credits (on file at the time of placement) will be taken into consideration.<\/li>\nHousing deposits are non-refundable and will be forfeited.\u00a0 Students are encouraged to review their account on-line within four business days to see if the forfeited housing deposit has created a balance on their account or increased a current balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\nWithdrawal Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\nProhibited Items and Conduct List<\/h3>\nAcademic Year 2025-2026<\/h4>\nWhen it comes to residence hall safety, certain items and actions can compromise the safety of the residential community. If uncertain about a particular item or action listed below, you are encouraged to bring such items to your RA Office who may refer you to the College Fire Marshal in instances of Fire Safety for additional assistance.<\/p>\nAny prohibited items found in the possession of a student may be confiscated. Confiscated items may not be returned and students will not be compensated for confiscated prohibited items. Residence Life Policy states that: Prohibited items will result in an immediate fine starting at $50.00 per item for each resident who is deemed to be responsible for the violation. Multiple items can increase the fine. Additional fines and other disciplinary sanctions may result if additional violations are found upon subsequent and\/or follow-up inspections.<\/p>\nFIRE SAFETY<\/b><\/p>\nAll residents are responsible for adhering to 秘密研究所 Fire Safety Policies and the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Students and staff living in residential housing on campus are expected to follow all policies. Residents may not have prohibited items in campus housing facilities and should be aware of the possible sanctions for violations of the prohibited items list, including prohibited conduct. Staff includes RAs, professional staff in residence, and Faculty\/Staff Licensees. In addition to sanctions imposed by the College, violators may also be responsible for fines assessed by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.<\/span><\/p>\nAll residence halls and apartment units are subject to periodic fire and safety inspections and students are expected to cooperate in removing any found violations when requested by the Public Safety, the RCNJ Fire Marshal, the NJ Division of Fire Safety, or the College Administration. The College may require personal furniture or furnishings to be removed from any residence when it determines the situation to be a fire, safety, or health hazard. Under no circumstance should furniture restrict free and easy movement within the room, suite, hallway, or apartment areas, or block egress in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nTest Your Knowledge by Taking Our Policy Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Prohibited Items<\/div>\nPROHIBITED ITEMS LIST:<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\nAir conditioners (both window and portable units)<\/strong><\/li>\nAmmunition\/Gun Powder\/Black Powder\/Primers<\/strong><\/li>\nAnimals\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\nCooking Appliances\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nMug warmers<\/li>\nPopcorn makers<\/li>\nPressure cookers<\/li>\nDeep fryers<\/li>\nGrills and barbecues<\/li>\nRefrigerators (in addition to the College provided refrigerators or micro-fridges)<\/li>\nWater coolers (with refrigeration\/heating elements)<\/li>\nOther Appliances with exposed heating elements. A general test of this rule is if the element or metal surface that produces the heat is exposed and is hot to the touch, the appliance is prohibited. Exceptions: Irons, Curling Irons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCOOKING APPLIANCES PROHIBITED FROM TRADITIONAL RESIDENCES \/ ALLOWED IN APARTMENT AREAS:<\/div>\nThe following items are only permitted in apartment-style housing assignments<\/strong>. Appliances must be placed on the kitchen counter next to the stove or on a separate table immediately adjacent to the kitchen. They are prohibited<\/strong> in traditional residence halls, which include Pine, Laurel, Mackin, Bischoff, and Overlook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\nAir Fryers<\/li>\nCoffee makers with hot plates<\/li>\nCrockpots<\/li>\nCountertop grills (George Foreman-style grills and\/or panini makers)<\/li>\nElectric skillets<\/li>\nHot plates<\/li>\nInstant pots<\/li>\nMicrowaves (only the College provided microwave is permitted in any housing assignment)*<\/li>\nRice cookers<\/li>\nToasters and toaster ovens<\/li>\nWaffle makers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n*Note: Butternut and Tamarack do not come equipped with microwaves. Students assigned to these buildings may bring their own microwave if they wish. <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\nCandles (lit or unlit):<\/strong>\n\nAny type of candle capable of producing a flame is prohibited, even if it has never been used.<\/li>\nCandle warmer and wax warmer.<\/li>\nSage and other smudging materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nChafing Dish Fuel\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nProhibited in residence halls and apartments (unless provided by the College for an approved event).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nDecorations\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nMessage Boards are not permitted on dwelling unit doors. Dry-erase boards, chalkboards, and similar message boards may not be placed or attached to the exterior of suite or apartment doors.<\/li>\n\u201cIn Group R-2 dormitories, within sleeping units and dwelling units, the permissible amount of\u00a0curtains, draperies, fabric hangings, and other similar decorative materials suspended from\u00a0 walls\u2026shall not exceed 50 percent of the aggregate wall areas\u2026\u201d<\/li>\nNo cardboard of any kind may be placed on the walls<\/li>\nHanging anything on or from a fire sprinkler head, fire sprinkler pipe, smoke detector, or alarm device.<\/li>\nHanging anything from the ceiling or windows is prohibited.<\/li>\nSigns, posters, lights, or decorations on the exterior of buildings or attached to window panes are prohibited.<\/li>\nDecorations cannot hang over air vents.<\/li>\nSmall signs and decorations may be applied to the exterior of sleeping and dwelling unit doors.\u00a0 Signs must not cover more than 5% of the door, must be attached with removable adhesive (not mechanical fasteners), must not obstruct the operation of the door, and must not further compromise the integrity of the fire-rated assembly or contribute to fire development.<\/li>\nVillage and CPA only: No hanging of flags\/tapestries in the kitchen or within 36 inches of the stove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nLarge Exercise equipment<\/strong>\n\nTreadmills, walking pads or other large or motorized exercise equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nExtension Cords, Multi-Plug Adapters (Certain Power Strips\/Surge Protectors)<\/strong>\n\nExtension cords and any devices that have the potential to overload electrical receptacles.<\/li>\nYou are required to use power strips or surge protectors with circuit breakers that automatically shut off when overloaded.<\/li>\nDO NOT plug additional surge protectors into adapters as this would be an electrical issue.<\/li>\nPower strips and surge protectors may not be \u201cpiggy-backed\u201d or used with one plugged into another. Power strips must be plugged directly into an electrical outlet.<\/li>\nCertain types of multi-outlet power strips or surge protectors are prohibited. To be allowed, the surge protector must meet the following regulations:\n\nMust be corded with a maximum cord length of 12 feet<\/li>\nProvide 600 or more joules of protection<\/li>\nEnsure compliance with UL 1449 or equivalent standards<\/li>\nHave a maximum of eight outlets (USB Ports not included)<\/li>\nHave an independent on-and-off circuit breaker or reset switch<\/li>\nSurge protectors cannot be tied (or Ziptied) or otherwise attached to furniture such as the bed frame or other items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nFireworks\/Explosives\/Incendiary Devices\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nFireworks are defined as \u201cAny device…intended to produce visible and\/or audible effects, by\u00a0combustion, deflagration, or detonation.\u201d<\/li>\nWhile the following items are now authorized in New Jersey for sale, possession, and use, by\u00a0 persons 16 years of age or older, they are prohibited in all facilities on campus:\n\nSparklers<\/li>\nSnakes and glow worms<\/li>\nSmoke devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nAll fireworks that shoot into the air and\/or explode, such as firecrackers, roman candles, bottle rockets, skyrockets, M-80s, and other such items are illegal in New Jersey and are subject to fines and penalties under NJ Statutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nFlame Producing Devices\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nExcept in labs and other permitted areas or as otherwise approved in the Hot Work Policy.<\/li>\nAnything that produces a flame is not allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nFlammable Liquids\/substances\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nAll flammable, hazardous, and toxic liquids\/substances including gasoline, motor oil, grill starter fluid, charcoal briquettes, propane, photographic development chemicals, flammable automotive products, tires, pesticides, paint thinners, etc.<\/li>\nFlammable liquids are prohibited in on-campus student housing facilities. Items powered by flammable liquids such as mopeds, motorcycles, golf carts, or similar vehicles are prohibited.<\/li>\nFlammable liquids are only approved in permitted areas by the RCNJ Fire Marshal if stored in approved flammable liquid safety cabinets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nFog Machines\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nAny products including dry ice that produce mist, fog, smoke, or simulated smoke conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nFurniture\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nUpholstered, padded, or cushioned furniture, including beanbag chairs (or similar items) that are not affixed with certified (attached tag) documentation from the manufacturer as being flame-retardant are prohibited. The required flame-retardant certification is California Tech. Bulletin 117.<\/li>\nLarge items such as couches, oversized beanbag chairs, etc. may be prohibited at the discretion of the College Fire Marshal, even if they meet the above certification.<\/li>\nWaterbeds are prohibited.<\/li>\nNon-College-issued mattresses are prohibited. Apparatuses, or kits designed to extend the size of your bed are prohibited.<\/li>\nEntertainment\/Fitness Poles and\/or Aerial Equipment are prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nHammocks\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nInside or outside of residence halls, due to risk of injury or damage to property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nHoverboards\/Electric Scooters\/Electric Bicycles\/Onewheel\u00a0<\/strong>\n](\"https:\/\/web.ramapo.edu\/reslife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/11\/7.png\"){kind=link}