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Guidelines for Hosting Visitors in the Halls

You may host friends, relatives and other individuals for brief visits in your room or apartment. Guests are also welcome when invited into the residence hall by the staff, community council or other members of the University in connection with a specific function, tour, official visit, or program. It is a privilege to host guests in the residence halls. This privilege may be revoked if it is abused.

To help maintain a safe living environment, do not allow unescorted strangers into the hall. Don't hesitate to ask unescorted visitors for identification or other information. Unauthorized visitors should be asked politely and promptly to leave the building and to use the enterphone to call the resident they are coming to visit. If they refuse to leave, you should get a description and contact the University Police. By state law in Delaware, police can arrest any unauthorized visitors who refuse to vacate residence halls.

Visiting Rules

You must stay with your guests during the entire visit. After visiting, your guests should leave your residence hall promptly. Direct your guests to the rest room facilities designed for their gender. You are responsible for your guests' behavior and for informing them about University rules and regulations. You must ensure that their presence and behavior do not infringe on the rights of your roommate or any other resident. If your roommate's guests infringe on your rights, inform your roommate about your concern. If you need help addressing the problem, contact your RA or Hall Director.

Overnight Guests

You must have your roommate's consent to have a guest stay overnight. Guests may stay overnight in your room for no longer than three consecutive days. Guests may not prolong a visit by moving to another room. If your guest does this, both you and the other host can be held accountable. You cannot charge another person money to use your room. You and your roommate(s) are the only people authorized to use the space officially assigned to you. A guest may not occupy your room if you and your roommate are absent. Violation of these terms may result in disciplinary action and/or the termination of your Housing Agreement.