Residence Hall Regulations

Residence Hall Regulations

Judicial Procedures, including appeal process, will follow the procedures in the College Code of Conduct. ** Residence Hall students are also held accountable for all College Regulations, as they appear on the Code of Conduct. For more information, see Residence Hall Community Standards – A Guide to Residence Hall Regulations.

Fire Related Regulations

Policy#

Violation

Recommended Sanction - Actual sanction will depend on severity of incident and progressive discipline model

RH1A

Arson

Residence Hall Dismissal; College Suspension/Expulsion; Legal Action; Fines; Restitution

RH1B

Deliberately activating, disabling, or tampering with any part of the fire alarm system; jeopardizing fire safety

Subject to Residence Hall Dismissal & Legal Action

RH1B2

Covering a Smoke Detector or a similar act that has the potential to interfere with activation

1st Offense: Safety Probation with written notice that a 2nd violation will result in Residence Hall Dismissal

2nd Offense: Residence Hall Dismissal

RH1C

Intentional failure to leave a building during alarm

Safety Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal; Legal Action; Educational Sanction; Fine

RH1D

Negligently jeopardizing fire safety including operation of fire equipment

Probation; Work Assignment; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH1E

False fire alarm - unknown malicious activation

$5 fine for all residents in building

RH1F

Negligent activation of any part of the fire alarm systems

Warning; letter of apology to Utica Fire Department; Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal. May be charged any fine the College incurs from City of Utica.

RH1G

Accidental fire alarm

Letters of apology to residents and Utica Fire Department. May be charged any fine the College incurs from City of Utica.

RH1H

Intentionally opening a fire exit when no emergency exists

Warning; Probation

RH1I

Possession of flammable/ combustible/dangerous chemicals or materials

Confiscation; Residence Hall Dismissal; College Suspension/Expulsion; Legal Action; Fine for applicable damage/remediation.

 

Alcohol Violations

***ALCOHOL & DRUG RELATED VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN

PARENTAL/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION***

Policy#

Violation

Recommended Sanction - Actual sanction will depend on severity of incident and progressive discipline model

RH2A

Storage, consumption, or possession of any alcoholic beverage in room or on Dormitory Corporation property

1st Offense – Alcohol & Drug Probation and Mandatory Alcohol Education 

2nd Offense – Comprehensive Probation - Residence Hall Dismissal

Note: Incidents involving mass quantity may result in greater sanctions.

RH2B

Selling/distributing/purchasing alcoholic beverages to minors

Residence Hall Dismissal; Legal Action

RH2C

In a location where alcohol is knowingly present

1st Offense - Probation and Mandatory Alcohol Education 

2nd Offense - Comprehensive Probation - Residence Hall Dismissal

RH2D

Possession of empty alcohol containers

Warning; Probation

RH2E

Possible alcohol/drug overdose, requiring staff assistance (*Non-good Samaritan or Amnesty)

Warning; Mandatory Substance Abuse Education; Residence Hall Dismissal                   

 

Cannabis Violations

  • Note: New York colleges and universities remain bound by their federal requirements under the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and the Drug Free Workplace Act. This means that the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021 legalizing adult-use cannabis (also known as marijuana, or recreational marijuana) in New York State does not extend to Mohawk Valley Community College.

  • Note: Drug, including Cannabis, violations in the Residence Halls will follow College policies.  The sanctioning guidelines are listed below.

  • Note: Incidents involving quantities greater than 3 ounces or 24 ounces of concentrated cannabis will result in increased sanctions, including, but not limited to Residence Hall dismissal.  Possible Legal Action.

 

Policy# 

Violation

Recommended Sanction - Actual sanction will depend on severity of incident and progressive discipline model

CR 12

Use or possession of controlled or illegal substances at the College. (This includes the use or possession of cannabis, in any form)

 

1st Offense – Cannabis: Alcohol & Drug Probation and Mandatory Education 

2nd Offense – Cannabis: Comprehensive Probation - Residence Hall Dismissal

1st Offense – Drugs other than cannabis: Comprehensive Probation - Residence Hall Dismissal

CR 13

 

Distribution or sale of controlled or illegal substances at the College. (This includes the sale of cannabis, in any form)

Residence Hall Dismissal – College Expulsion.  Possible legal action

CR 14

 

Possession of paraphernalia commonly used with illegal substances. (This includes possession of paraphernalia commonly used with the use of cannabis. Examples of cannabis paraphernalia include, but are not limited to rolling papers, bowls, bongs, or other paraphernalia)

Warning – Residence Hall Dismissal

RH2F

In a location where cannabis is knowingly present

1st Offense – Alcohol & Drug Probation and Mandatory Education 

2nd Offense – Comprehensive Probation - Residence Hall Dismissal

RH2G

Quality of Life Violation: an odor of cannabis in the Residence Halls that is severe enough that it reasonably impacts the quality of life for other residents                                   

1st Offense – Warning, Educational Sanction

2nd Offense – Warning - Alcohol & Drug Probation

 

Care and Use of Property Related

Policy #

Violation

Recommended Sanction - Actual sanction will depend on severity of incident and progressive discipline model

RH3

Deliberately or negligently creating a mess that results in no damage

Warning, Educational Sanction, Community Service

RH3B

Vandalism or Damage

Probation; Restitution; Residence Hall Dismissal – Possible legal action

RH4

Reckless/Negligent/Accidental damage

Restitution

RH5

Improper disposal of garbage

$10 fine; Community Service; Educational Sanction

 

Room Code Violations

Policy #

Violation

Recommended Sanction - Actual sanction will depend on severity of incident and progressive discipline model

RH6

Furniture obstructing view of all beds

Warning; Fine; Probation

RH7

Re-positioning/removal of ceiling tiles or hanging items from ceiling

Warning; Fine; Probation

RH8

Unauthorized equipment or other item

Fine ($25 per microwave, $10 per other) and confiscation; Probation

RH8a

Possession of an eBike, eScooter, similar item with Lithium-Ion Battery inside the Residence Halls

Educational Sanction, Safety Probation  – Residence Hall Dismissal

RH9

Exceeding maximum room occupancy

Warning; Revocation of Privileges

 

Miscellaneous Policies

Policy #

Violation

Recommended Sanction - Actual sanction will depend on severity of incident and progressive discipline model

RH10

Possession of stolen public property (i.e., street signs)

Confiscation without notification; Warning; Residence Hall Dismissal; Legal Action

RH11

Unauthorized pets

*Removal of pets; Warning; Fine (An approved ESA is not considered a pet)

RH12

Athletic activity in the Residence Halls

Warning; Fine; Probation

RH13

Fireworks/smoke bombs

Confiscation; Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH14

Throwing any object out window or over balcony; removing/raising/ tampering with window or screen. Includes disabling any safety mechanism.

Community Service; Room Reassignment; Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH15

Jumping/leaning out window or over balcony; climbing onto a roof; entering or exiting through a room window

Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal; Restitution for damage

RH16

Moving common area furniture into student rooms; exchanging furnishings between rooms

Fine; Warning; Return of items

RH17A

Candles and incense (possession)

1st Offense - Warning
2nd Offense - $10 Fine

RH17B

Candles and incense (burning)

1st Offense - $15 Fine
2nd Offense - Residence Hall Dismissal

RH18

Failure to recycle

Educational Sanction; $10 fine

RH19

Loaning/borrowing keys or proximity card

1st Offense-Warning,
2nd Offense-Probation,
3rd Offense- Residence Hall Dismissal

RH20

Quiet hours violation

1st Offense – Educational Sanction; Warning - verbal/written
2nd Offense - Written Warning; Fine; Community Service; Room re-assignment
3rd Offense - Probation. Subsequent violations result in more severe sanctions

RH21A

Providing access to residence halls for anyone other than your own guests

1st Offense-Warning; Educational Sanction;  
2nd Offense-Probation
3rd Offense-Residence Hall Dismissal
Restitution: Restitution for any loss that occurs due to violation.

RH21B

Tampering or propping entrance doors

1st Offense-Educational Sanction
2nd Offense -Probation,
3rd Offense- Residence Hall Dismissal. Must pay for any entrance damage, if any.

Restitution: Restitution for any lndoss that occurs due to violation.

RH22

Present in opposite gender bathroom

Warning; Privilege Revocation; Probation

RH23

Not cooperating with staff

Warning; Educational sanction; Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH24

Violation of Tobacco Free Campus Policy - *In Residence Hall Room.  Exterior violations follow College sanctioning guidelines.

1st Offense - $10 Fine
2nd Offense - $15 Fine
3rd Offense - Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH25

Unauthorized room change

1st Offense - Return to original room, 2nd Offense-Probation

RH26

Guest/visitor pass violation

1st Offense- Warning; subsequent violations - Warning; Revocation of Privilege, Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH27

Gambling

Warning; Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal; Legal Action

RH28

Unauthorized access

Warning; Educational Sanction:
Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal

RH29

Disruptive Act

Warning; Educational sanction; Probation; Residence Hall Dismissal