Hall Policies

Options for Disciplinary Action

JMU students are expected to maintain a high level of maturity, responsibility and common sense regarding their behaviors and actions. In addition, students are responsible for understanding policies, rules and regulations contained in the JMU Student Handbook, the ORL Guidebook, their JMU Residential Contract, the JMU Honor Code and information from residence hall staff members. Students may contact their resident adviser or hall director if they have questions.

The following are possible disciplinary actions that might be taken after a student violates the residence hall policies, rules or regulations:

Residence hall incident documentation
Follow-up discussion with a staff member
Behavior contracts or agreements
Educational assignments, special projects or flexible sanctions
Referral to other campus agencies
Payment for damages/restitution
Restriction from a specific residence hall or building for a specified time period
ORL Official Letter of Warning
Fines
Judicial referral

Fine Schedule

Residence Hall Policies

Alcohol	Laundry Facilities
Alcohol Paraphernalia and Empty Containers	Lock Change & Lost Key Replacement
Alterations to Room	Lockouts
Balconies, Roofs, Windows and Screens	Loft Beds
Bicycles	Painting
Bulletin Boards	Painting - Public Areas
Candles, Incense and Open Flames	Pets
Checkout (End of the year)	Projectiles
Curtains and Draperies	Quiet Hours
Damage and Vandalism	Repairs/Maintenance
Delivery of Packages	Room Changes
Drugs	Room Inspections
Electrical Appliances	Smoking
Electrical Cords	Solicitation/ Distribution/Collection of Information
Elevators	Storage Rooms
Events	Study Lounges
Fire Alarms	Substance-Free Halls
Fire Drills	Trash
Furniture Misappropriation	Unwelcoming to Potential Roommate
Gambling	Vacuum Cleaners
Guests (see also Visitation)	Vending Machines
Holiday Decorations	Visitations (see also Guests)
Housing Contract Responsibilities	Water Beds
JAC Access into your Residence Hall	Weapons
Keys & Security	Wireless Routers

Our Mission Statement

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.

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