Guide to Student Housing and Dining Services 2022-23 Policies

I. Welcome to UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services

1. Welcome

Welcome to your new home. We’re glad you have chosen to live on campus with Student Housing and Dining Services. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and pleasant living environment that supports and enhances the academic mission of the university and assists you in your transition to university life. We provide many social and educational opportunities that will complement your learning experience at UC Davis and our dining facilities offer nutritious and satisfying meals. Please review this guide to become familiar with the policies and resources available to you. This guide includes information for all the housing types offered through Student Housing and Dining Services.

2. Principles of Community

Prologue:UC Davis is a diverse community comprised of individuals having many perspectives and identities. We come from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences, with distinct needs and goals. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value both our individual differences and our common ground. The UC Davis Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that embodies this commitment, and reflects the ideals we seek to uphold.

3. Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or service in the uniformed services (includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, and with University policy. As required by Title IX, the University of California, Davis, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, admissions, employment, or other activities.

Inquiries related to Title IX and to Section 34 CFR § 106.9 may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator. Refer to the Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP) website for more information.

II. Your Housing Contract

1. Housing Payments

RESIDENCE HALLS and THE GREEN AT WEST VILLAGE

Payments are made quarterly based on the following schedule:

• Fall Quarter Housing Fees are due September 15
• Winter Quarter Housing Fees are due December 15
• Spring Quarter Housing Fees are due March 15

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

Payments are made monthly and are due from the 1st through the 15th of each month; postmark dates are not accepted in determining receipt of payment.

Late Payments: Rent payments not received by the fifteenth [15th] of the month are delinquent. Failure to pay rent by the deadline three or more times within the lease year that result in service of delinquent notices may result in students being ineligible for a lease renewal.

2. Roommates and Neighbors

Communication with your roommate(s) and neighbors goes a long way toward heading off potential problems and establishing understanding. Each person can expect their roommate and neighbors to have outlooks, traits, likes, dislikes, schedules, and lifestyles different than their own. Roommates are expected to fill out Roommate/Suitemate Agreement Forms at the start of the year and whenever someone new moves in. This provides you and your roommate(s) an opportunity to have a conversation about individual and shared needs and wants for the use of space and belongings.

Conflicts: If conflicts arise, students are encouraged to discuss issues directly with each other in an appropriate manner. Sometimes conflicts are difficult to resolve on your own and outside mediation may be needed. Please contact a CA or the Resident Director for your housing area to help address these situations. NOTE: Students are not released from their housing contact due to roommate conflict.

3. Room Transfers

A room transfer is the process of changing to a new room space. Typically, a room transfer is requested by a student via the myHousing Portal during the scheduled room transfer periods each quarter. Requests to transfer rooms are not guaranteed and are based on need, space available, and approval from Student Housing and Dining Services. Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to assign or reassign students to other apartments for pending disciplinary action or in order to make the most effective use of the available accommodations. Requests for room transfers because of personal safety concerns, i.e., physical or sexual assault will be honored whenever space is available. Transfer between housing types is not permitted. Additional details regarding the process for your community are below.

RESIDENCE HALLS: Moving within the residence halls is not difficult but there are some important procedures you must follow—failure to do so will result in administrative charges for an unauthorized move. Students may not move (even within suites) without following the proper procedure. Please refer to the online Student Housing and Dining Services calendar for specific room transfer dates.

• Submit a room transfer request: If you wish to move to another room, you must submit a room transfer request via the myHousing Portal.
• Meet with a Resident Director (RD) for approval: Contact the RD in your community. An RD must approve the room transfer request.
• Room transfer options offered: Based on when you submitted your request, the preferences you listed, and the space available at the time, you will be contacted via email to review up to two room transfer options. Approved room transfer requests do not guarantee you will be offered a room transfer. Room transfers are only offered when available.
• Review and accept offer: After reviewing the options provided, you can accept or decline. If you accept, you will be asked to provide your preferred check-in date. If you decline all options offered, you may be moved to the bottom of the room transfer request list.
• Check in to new room: Our office will coordinate with you on the date to check in to your new room and move out of your old room. This must take place Monday through Friday during business hours to make sure staff are available to handle any access issues with your new room. You are expected to move out of your old room within 48 hours of checking in to your new room.

THE GREEN at WEST VILLAGE: Students interested in a room transfer should meet with a Resident Director (RD) for approval. Additional steps will be provided if the room transfer is approved.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK: Residents may have the opportunity to request an apartment transfer during the lease renewal process.

4. Welcoming New Roommates & Homesteading a Vacant Space

Residents with a vacancy within their room, suite, or apartment must be prepared to have a new roommate at any time. Residents are expected to be welcoming to prospective new roommates and should not discourage others from occupying a space. Students that discourage others from moving into vacant spaces may be relocated to a new room and/or referred for disciplinary action. Residents should not homestead the room, which includes spreading their belongings throughout the room and using furniture designated for the new resident. Residents found to be homesteading will be billed for costs required to make the contracted space available to a new resident. The minimum homesteading charge is $75.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK: Homesteading does not apply for residents at Primero Grove or Solano Park.

5. Inventory & Inspection

Residents are responsible for the condition of their room, suite, or apartment at all times. When moving in, residents should fill out an inventory form to document the condition of the assigned space. Upon moving out, this form will be used to determine charges for damages and cleaning beyond normal use and wear. Residents that do not complete an inventory form accept the space "as is." Damage caused by residents will be billed directly to the resident. If the damage is in a common area or shared room/space, the cost will be split between roommates unless the responsible person is identified. We expect residents to report damage and required maintenance as soon as possible. Residents will not be charged for repairs due to normal wear and use.

THE GREEN AT WEST VILLAGE: Submit within 7 days of moving in.

SOLANO PARK and PRIMERO GROVE: Submit within 72 hours of moving in.

6. Eligibility

To hold a contract or lease with Student Housing and Dining Services you must be a full-time registered student during fall, winter, and spring quarter/semesters at UC Davis. Specific eligibility requirements are defined in the contract and lease agreements. Residents should contact the Student Housing and Dining Services office to discuss options if they know their status as a student is changing. Student Housing and Dining Services staff will also reach out to residents that do not meet the eligibility requirements. Failure to meet the eligibility requirements may result in a requirement to move out of housing. Residents no longer eligible for housing have up to 72 hours to move out and are responsible for the room and board fees until they have moved out.

Exceptions to the eligibility requirements are made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Student Housing and Dining Services. Residents should contact the office via email to discuss options.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK: Following at least one quarter/semester of occupancy, the student is permitted to have one quarter of nonregistered status (excluding summers). Students must be registered for the quarter immediately following this period of nonregistered status.

7. Subleases

Subleasing is prohibited in the Residence Halls, The Green at West Village, and Primero Grove.

8. Housing Cancellation Policy

Each contract and lease provide detailed information about the cancellation policies including approved reasons for cancelling your contract prior to the end of your agreement. Please review your contract or lease for specific cancellation policies. Sample versions are available online: https://housing.ucdavis.edu/contracts-forms/. Residents with questions can contact the Student Housing and Dining Services office. Residents are responsible for any applicable room and board daily charges until the cancellation has been approved and all necessary steps have been completed.

9. Moving Out

Moving out involves cleaning your room, suite, and/or apartment and returning any issued keys to Student Housing and Dining Services. Residents are expected to remove all personal items, clean and vacuum the space, and empty trash in appropriate receptacle. New students assigned to the space have a right to a clean and properly furnished space. Charges will apply for any cleaning or damage.

More details about moving out can be found here: https://housing.ucdavis.edu/moving-out/.

10. Fees

The following grid identifies the fees assessed by location.

III. Access to Your Room/Unit

1. Building Access

Building access is limited to residents living in that building and their invited guests. Residents may not allow others to use their ID card/key to gain access to a building. Tampering with door locking mechanisms so as to allow access to a building is prohibited.

2. Door Access & Keys

Aggie Cards are used in some housing areas for door access. These ID cards may only be used by the person to whom the card is issued, and residents may not knowingly use another person's ID card. In housing areas where keys are issued, keys may not be copied or shared with another person. Duplicate Keys – If additional keys are needed for your apartment, please submit a formal request via email with your name, SID, and reason to Student Housing and Dining Services for approval.

3. Lock Outs

Residents are expected to keep their Aggie Card or keys with them whenever they leave their room. Lockouts and fees can be avoided by making a point to carry your Aggie Card and keys with you at all times. If you are locked out of your room, please refer to your community below for area specific details.

RESIDENCE HALLS

The first four [4] lockout and/or temporary cards are issued for free but any subsequent lockout cards or temporary card will result in a $50 fee (each) charged to the resident's student account. Late return or failure to a return a lockout or temporary card will result in an additional $25 late fee charged to the resident's student account.

LOCKOUT CARDS: If you are locked out of your room, you may check out a lockout card from your respective Area Service Desk. When the desk is closed, an After-Hours Assistant (AHA) can issue you a lockout card. Lockout cards must be returned to the Area Service Desk during normal business hours, by 12:00pm noon. AHAs cannot accept lockout card returns. A lockout card issued by the AHA counts as a lockout on your record.

TEMPORARY CARDS: If you lose (or damage) your Aggie Card and cannot access your building/room, you may check out a temporary card from your respective Area Service Desk during normal business hours. Temporary cards must be returned to the Area Service Desk and are valid for up to 7 days. If you report your card as lost/stolen/damaged and receive a temporary card, your old Aggie Card will be permanently deactivated for your protection. This action cannot be reversed. You will be responsible for purchasing a replacement card from the Aggie Card Office. AHAs cannot issue or accept temporary card returns.

THE GREEN at WEST VILLAGE

Residents will be assessed a lockout charge to be let back in. Repeated lockouts may be addressed as a conduct issue. Students who are locked out during the week, Monday through Friday may visit The Green office during business hours to report a lock out. Students locked out after hours or weekends may reach out to the after-hours Community Advisor for assistance. Lockout payments must be made directly to The Green via the resident portal/Entrata.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

Residents must visit their designated Area Service Desk to check out a key. Please call the After-Hours/Emergency line for assistance if the Area Service Desk is not open. Any temporary sets of keys that are issued must be returned to the Area Service Desk. If a key has been lost, the lock to the apartment will be changed to ensure the security of residents and for liability reasons. Requests for replacement mailbox keys are also handled at the leasing office. Please refer to the "Fees and Charges" section for a list of fee rates including lock changes and key replacements. A fee of $50 will be assessed to the leaseholder's student account for the lock change.

IV. Policies and Standards of Behavior

Student Housing and Dining Services and University policies and standards of behavior are designed to give a clear perception of what is expected of you as a UC Davis student and member of the Student Housing and Dining Services community. Living with and near people in a community is not always easy and these policies and standards are intended to give you and your neighbors shared expectations by which you can live and learn together.

A. Community Standards

1. Responsiveness to University Staff

Community Advisors and other designated staff members are required to document all possible violations of policy. They do not determine who is responsible and will document all persons present. Students have the opportunity to share their account of a situation when they meet with the Resident Director, Conduct and Student Support Specialist, or other professional staff member. Your actions and behavior during documentation will be taken into account, and it is imperative that you cooperate with the Community Advisors and other staff members. Students are expected to comply with the requests of University officials and to accurately identify themselves when asked. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

2. Passive Involvement

Being a member of a community means understanding and adhering to community standards and policies. It also means taking an active role in the development and well-being of that community. One community role residents play is to ensure that community standards are upheld. As a community member, you are responsible for your behavior and the choices that you make. It is our hope that you will choose to abide by all university and housing policies as well as community standards. If you are ever in the presence of a policy violation, you have some choices:

• You may attempt to stop the violation or;
• You may contact Student Housing and Dining Services staff or;
• You may remove yourself from the situation.

If you choose to remain at the scene of a policy violation, you may be included in the incident report and may be held accountable for a policy violation.

B. Policies

Alcohol

Students under 21 may not possess, consume, distribute, manufacture, or otherwise use alcohol in violation of state law or University policy. Students under 21 may not be in the presence of alcohol regardless of whether they are consuming alcohol. Students under 21 may not be intoxicated in any Student Housing and Dining Services building.

Residents who are 21 or older are permitted to drink in their assigned room, suite, or apartment with the door closed provided no individuals present are under 21 years of age. Bulk quantities (i.e. quantities that could not reasonably be consumed in a single sitting by the individual(s) present), games or devices used for the rapid consumption of alcohol, and common containers (e.g. kegs, punch bowls, trash cans) are prohibited. Residents and visitors must abide by state and university regulations relating to alcohol. No alcohol is permitted in public areas (i.e., grounds, parking lots, laundry rooms). Alcohol delivery by outside vendors is prohibited. Behavioral problems while under the influence of alcohol or any other substance will not be tolerated and may be subject to disciplinary action.

SOLANO PARK: Alcohol may be consumed in the community center if an alcohol permit has been granted.

Appliances, Food Preparation

All appliances must be in good working order and used responsibly. They must be approved for use by Underwriters' Laboratory (UL) and free of wiring defects. Food may only be prepared in community or apartment kitchens. (Microwaved food is excluded.) Appliances/food preparation items, including cooking knives, that may be stored but not used in rooms include, but are not limited to, toasters, toaster ovens, crock pots, hot air popcorn poppers, hot plates, waffle irons, rice cookers, broilers, and any devices with an open heating element.

• BARBECUES – Barbecues may not be used on balconies, under trees, in courtyards, breezeways, or around swimming pools. Lighter fluid, propane, and other flammable gases or liquids may not be stored in residence. Charcoal barbecues are prohibited. Additional campus policies for Barbecues can be found here: https://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/safetynet/barbecue-guidelines.
• COFFEEMAKERS, MICROWAVES, REFRIGERATORS – Only one refrigerator (maximum storage capacity of 4.5 cubic feet with a maximum height of 35 inches) and one microwave (maximum wattage of 800 watts), or one microfridge, is/are allowed in any room regardless of the number of roommates. In suites and apartments, each living room and bedroom can have one refrigerator and one microwave. Only one coffee maker may be in use at a time.
• PORTABLE HEATERS – Portable heaters are prohibited.
• TORCHIERE HALOGEN LAMPS – These lamps are prohibited.
• POWER TOOLS – Power tools may not be used in residence.

Bathrooms

In common area and shared bathrooms - Only one person can be in a bathroom stall or shower at a time, except in the case of caregivers providing assistance. Bathrooms may not be used when being cleaned or serviced.

Business Operation

No business may be operated from within Student Housing and Dining Services.

Candles, Incense

Candles, incense, and items that produce an open flame are prohibited regardless of the reason for use.

Cleanliness

Residents are required to keep rooms clean and regularly dispose of trash only in designated locations. Residents may not create excessive messes in any area. Residents must promptly report any facility issue and take appropriate steps to mitigate situations that could create an excessive mess or cause damage to Student Housing and Dining Services property by contacting a staff member to report the situation and/or submitting a service request. Ensure that you dispose of your waste appropriately. Residents may be held responsible for the costs associated with clearing out drain lines that have been obstructed or blocked due to improper disposal of waste. To avoid such situations in kitchen areas, please do not pour any oil, fat or grease into the sink drain.

Apartments Only: Please collect cooled oil, fat and grease in glass or metal containers with lids. Once full, these containers can be put in the regular trash. To avoid such situations in bathrooms, please do not flush anything down the toilet other than human waste and toilet tissue. Do not flush feminine hygiene products, paper towels, facial tissue, dental floss, baby wipes, flushable wipes, children's toys, etc. down the toilet. Removing such items from the plumbing drain system can be very expensive and residents may be held responsible for such charges. Do not put any food down a bathroom sink drain.

Some communities have additional cleaning information listed below.

RESIDENCE HALLS

Cuarto bathrooms are cleaned at scheduled intervals and residents must comply with staff requests related to cleaning.

APARTMENTS

Student Housing and Dining Services' recommended cleaning products are listed below. It is important to carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using any product. Mold and mildew can become a problem due to wet, warm, and stagnant air in the apartments. Residents can prevent the occurrence of mold and mildew by letting sunlight and fresh air into the apartments. There are special cleaners on the market with a pH of 10 or higher that are designed to help remove mold and mildew. These kinds of cleaners should be used immediately when the first signs of mold or mildew occur in bathrooms, around windows, doors, and on walls. Be sure to follow all the instructions on the product label. Floors must be swept before wet mopping. Using a sponge mop with a pail of warm water, pour the recommended amount of nonabrasive or neutral cleaner into the pail. Before applying the wet mop to the floor, make sure the mop is rung out almost dry. Wait for the clean floor to dry before walking on it.

Environmentally conscious cleaners that promote healthier indoor air quality are preferred when practical. Look for plant-based products that are free of toxins (no phosphates, chlorine, artificial fragrances, and artificial colors).

Common Environmentally conscious brands:

• BioKleen = AP, B, G
• ECOS = AP, B, G
• The Honest Company = AP, B, G
• Mrs. Meyer's = AP, B, G
• Real Simple– Free & Clear = AP
• Seventh Generation = AP, B, G
• Simple Green = AP, D

AP = All Purpose | B = Bathroom | D = Degreasers | G = Glass

Community Center, Lounges, and Study Space

Our on-campus communities offer unique spaces for program activities, resident study space, and engagement with the other residents. Students may not engage in behavior that impacts the ability of other residents to use lounges and shared spaces. Examples include, but are not limited to, engaging in sexual activity and sleeping. During Quiet Hours, floor lounges (where applicable) can only be used for quiet study. Residents may not store or leave unattended personal items in lounges, hallways, stairwells, or other community or shared spaces. Shared resident and community kitchens located throughout Student Housing and Dining Services should be used properly and maintained by the residents.

Whenever Federal, State, or County authorities recommend social or physical distancing to protect public health, Student Housing and Dining Services may partially restrict or wholly prohibit all gatherings of students in lounges and shared spaces to mitigate health and safety risks to students. Student Housing and Dining Services restrictions may be changed throughout the academic year, without notice, if Student Housing and Dining Services deems the changes reasonably necessary for public health. The changes may be applied to all or some of the housing areas, for some or all of the time.

Please refer to your community below for any specific information.

RESIDENCE HALLS

At least half of the participants in any group meeting or gathering must be Student Housing residents and groups may not exceed occupancy limits.

THE GREEN at WEST VILLAGE

Residents are assigned a fob for 24-hour access to the community center which has a kitchen, gym, and multi-purpose room.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

Primero Grove has two lounge areas and Solano Park has a community center with seating, a television, DVD/VCR, and a community kitchen. Many of the social and educational programs planned to enrich community life take place in these spaces. The Primero Grove lounges and Solano Park community center are available to their respective residents seven days a week, from 8am to 10pm. Students interested in reserving space should contact the office for information.

Computers

Residents must follow the Campus Computer and Network Use Policy. Please check out the Resident Computer Support website for more details about computer use policy and get assistance with your device.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

Each apartment has one active computer data connection. Additional data ports cannot be activated at Primero Grove.

Dining Commons

Residents may take one ice cream bar/cone, one piece of fruit, or one baked dessert item from the dining commons. Outside drink containers are prohibited. Food fights and use of food in an unintended manner are prohibited.

Sick trays (to-go meals) are available when you're ill. To-go meals are not otherwise available.

To receive a sick tray, you will need:

1. A friend or roommate (volunteer) willing to bring you food
2. The person picking up your sick tray must also be a meal plan holder
3. A signed sick tray authorization form, available from your CA, RD, or the Area Service Desk
4. Your AggieCard (your volunteer will need your AggieCard)

Sick trays may be obtained in any meal period. One sick tray authorization form must be completed for each sick tray. Meals cannot be scheduled for pick-up; they will be provided at the time your volunteer arrives at the DC and submits your sick tray authorization form. SHDS staff cannot deliver food to sick residents. It is the responsibility of your volunteer to return your food and AggieCard to you.

Disruptive Behavior

Students may not engage in behavior that is disruptive or otherwise incompatible with a community living environment. Disruptive behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• ATHLETIC GAMES, WATER FIGHTS – Water fights, water play, and athletic games or similar activities, such as those involving throwing or kicking objects, wrestling, or running, are prohibited in Student Housing and Dining Services buildings, courtyards, and areas between or immediately adjacent to buildings. These activities are permitted on green spaces in Segundo and Tercero, but participation must be consensual, the activities must not prevent others from being able to enjoy or use the space, and activities cannot damage the space.
• PRANKS, PRACTICAL JOKES – Pranks and practical jokes are prohibited.
• ODOR – Odors, such as that from cigarettes or marijuana.

Domestic Violence/Child Abuse

Domestic abuse is a crime in California and a violation of the UC Davis Standards of Conduct for Students. Student Housing and Dining Services will not tolerate any form of domestic violence or child abuse. Any instance of domestic violence or child abuse may result in lease termination, referral to Student Judicial Affairs, and criminal prosecution.

Drugs

Unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of any controlled substance is prohibited. Possession of a medical marijuana card does not permit possession or use of marijuana. Disruption, including smelling of marijuana, as a result of drug use is prohibited, as is being under the influence of any drug.

Elevators

Students may not tamper with, exceed the maximum occupancy of, or otherwise misuse elevators. Misuse includes tampering with switches, causing false alarms, and improperly using telephones.

Events

No organized, loud, unruly, or alcohol‑related events/activities are permitted in Student Housing and Dining Services facilities. All major/large events in the common areas must have prior approval.

Explosives, Chemicals

Explosives, chemicals, or highly combustible materials that are potentially dangerous or damaging to buildings or their occupants are prohibited. These include, but are not limited to, fireworks, ammunition, gasoline, unauthorized pesticides, pyrotechnics, and flammable materials.

Face Coverings and Public Health

Students must comply with Student Housing and Dining Services policies implementing County or State Health face covering Orders or other guidance.

Students must comply with Student Housing and Dining Services and University policies implementing county or state orders or other guidance to protect public health and safety. These requirements include but are not limited to an obligation to self-monitor for infectious disease symptoms, to report the onset of infectious disease symptoms, to undergo temperature checks, to be regularly tested for COVID, to immediately report positive diagnoses or tests for an infectious disease, or to be moved into an isolated and/or temporary care residence. Students must comply with University programs and procedures implementing these policies. Policies, programs, and procedures are subject to frequent change with the introduction of additional public health guidance as determined by Student Housing and Dining Services and the University.

False Information, Non-Compliance

Providing false information to staff or obstructing any staff member in the performance of official duties is prohibited. Students must comply with the requests of Student Housing and Dining Services staff members. Guests must cooperate with university staff at all times regarding university policy. Non-compliance with any of the Student Housing and Dining Services policies, regulations, and rules or with any campus policies or rules, including this Guide to Student Housing and Dining Services, is grounds for discipline through the student conduct process, under PACAOS Section 102.07.

Firearms, Weapons

Weapons, including but not limited to firearms, bb-guns, air rifles, knives, switchblades, swords, brass knuckles, nun chucks, and similar items are prohibited. (Properly stored kitchen knives are excluded.) Replica weapons, including toys that resemble weapons, are also prohibited. Archery equipment may not be stored in rooms or suites. Any item used to harm, threaten, or intimidate a person may be considered a weapon. This includes items such as laser pointers and sports equipment.

Furniture

Student Housing and Dining Services furniture and furnishings may not be removed from rooms, lounges, or other spaces. Residents may have non-University issued furniture in their rooms, suites, and apartments provided it does not create a fire hazard or other safety hazard. Residents may not make repairs, modifications, or alterations, including the removal of closet doors, to any Student Housing and Dining Services property or furniture. Residents may not triple bunk beds and must follow appropriate procedures for lofting beds or obtaining bed ladders. Residents may not have furniture on balconies. Furniture is not provided in all housing areas.

Guests, Hosts

A guest is any person who visits a room, suite, apartment, or any Student Housing and Dining Services facility where they do not live or have an assigned space. A host is a resident of a room, suite, apartment, or building who invites guests over. Hosts are responsible for the actions of their guests and are expected to remain with their guests at all times; guests may not be in a building or room unaccompanied. Hosts must have permission of all roommates to have a guest over and if a guest is asked to leave by a roommate who is not the host, the guest must comply. Hosts may not have overnight guests, whether the guest stays in a bedroom, common room, or other space, for more than seven cumulative nights per academic quarter. Overnight guests are not permitted during final exam week. Residents may not host guests who have been restricted by Student Housing and Dining Services.

For as long as Federal, State, or County authorities recommend social or physical distancing to protect public health, Student Housing and Dining Services may require that guest visitation to a room, suite, or apartment in a residential facility be entirely prohibited or significantly more restricted. Restrictions to guest visitation may be changed without notice if the University deems it necessary to mitigate risk to the health and safety of students. All changes will be emailed to the student's university email account and may be posted in shared residential spaces.

PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

Please see Section 12 of the Lease Agreement for details regarding standard guest visits. Guests may not stay beyond the end date on the leaseholder's lease agreement. If the resident's lease agreement is renewed, they must reapply for an additional occupant exception to cover the new lease period. To request an exception to the lease agreement guest policy, leaseholders must submit a written request to studenthousing@ucdavis.edu and including the following information:

• Why an exception is being requested.
• The name and birth date of the proposed additional occupant.
• Beginning and end date of the proposed additional occupant's stay. The following points are considered in assessing all exception requests:
  • The proposed additional occupant cannot have any negative impact on the existing occupants.
  • The proposed additional occupant cannot have any negative impact on the community.
  • Maximum occupancy allowable in the lease agreement cannot be exceeded.
  • The leaseholder does not have any current lease violations. Lease exceptions will be granted for petitions on behalf of the following individuals:
    • Biological or adoptive parent of leaseholder's children (joint custody)
    • Partner
    • Any family member who has a primary responsibility to care for children of the leaseholder.
    • Any dependent of the leaseholder (for as long as they remain a dependent).

    If the aforementioned criteria are met and the request approved, both the leaseholder and the additional adult occupant must complete an additional adult occupant form.

    Laundry

    Laundry rooms are available in all housing areas. Washer and Dryer appliances are not permitted inside your assigned room, suite, or apartment. Laundry room hours are typically available 24 hours a day for resident use only - please keep laundry room doors closed for security. Due to high volume usage, residents are asked to extend the following courtesies:

    • Accurately time wash/dry cycles so that clothes may be removed promptly.
    • Throw away trash such as softener sheets and clean up spills.
    • Laundry may be dried on balconies or patios in accordance with patio/balcony guidelines outlined. You may use a drying rack or any clothesline installed by Student Housing and Dining Services. When not in use, racks must be stored to provide safe egress — please do not place the racks in exit paths. No laundry may be dried in breezeways or areas adjacent to buildings.

    If there is an equipment problem, please submit a service request.

    SOLANO PARK

    Residents can contact CSC Service Works at (877) 264-6622 with the machine number and nature of the problem.

    Noise & Disturbances

    RESIDENCE HALLS

    Residents and guests must be considerate of noise, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Noise, including but not limited to voices, amplified music, televisions, musical instruments, alarm clocks, and radios, must be maintained at a level that does not unreasonably disturb other residents. Residents may not amplify sound from windows to the outside. Residents must comply with staff requests to lower noise levels.

    Noise that can be heard outside of a room, suite, apartment, or building is prohibited during quiet hours. Normal designated Quiet Hours are as follows:

    • Sunday 11:00 p.m. through Monday 7:00 a.m.
    • Monday 11:00 p.m. through Tuesday 7:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday 11:00 p.m. through Wednesday 7:00 a.m.
    • Wednesday 11:00 p.m. through Thursday 7:00 a.m.
    • Thursday 11:00 p.m. through Friday 7:00 a.m.
    • Saturday 1:00 a.m. through Saturday 7:00 a.m.
    • Sunday 1:00 a.m. through Sunday 7:00 a.m.

    All other times are considered Courtesy Hours.

    Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to adjust these hours and will notify residents if any change is made. Exceptions may be made for Student Housing and Dining Services approved programs and construction noise. Residents living in quiet communities have extended Quiet Hours and are expected to comply with those hours.

    During the final exam period of each quarter and the days that precede the first exam, Quiet Hours are extended to 21 hours a day. Courtesy Hours are 5:00pm through 8:00pm. Because of the potential for disturbing other students still taking exams, residents in the Residence Halls must vacate their rooms within 24 hours of completion of their last final for the Fall and Spring quarters.

    THE GREEN at WEST VILLAGE

    Residents and guests must be considerate of noise, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Noise, including but not limited to voices, amplified music, televisions, musical instruments, alarm clocks, and radios, must be maintained at a level that does not unreasonably disturb other residents. Residents may not amplify sound from windows to the outside. Residents must comply with staff requests to lower noise levels.

    SOLANO PARK and PRIMERO GROVE

    Residents and guests must be considerate of noise, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Noise, including but not limited to voices, amplified music, televisions, musical instruments, alarm clocks, and radios, must be maintained at a level that does not unreasonably disturb other residents. Residents may not amplify sound from windows to the outside. Residents must comply with staff requests to lower noise levels.

    Noise that can be heard outside of a room, suite, apartment, or building is prohibited during quiet hours.

    Normal designated Quiet Hours are as follows:

    • 10:00 p.m. through 8 a.m. daily

    All other times are considered Courtesy Hours.

    Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to adjust these hours and will notify residents if any change is made. Exceptions may be made for Student Housing and Dining Services approved programs and construction noise.

    Personal Care

    Each student is responsible for their own self-care, which is defined as appropriate personal hygiene, management of medical illnesses and/or disability related personal needs. If a student needs a personal assistant to assist with these tasks, it is the responsibility of the student to identify and pay for an attendant.

    Pets, Animals

    Unauthorized pets and other animals are prohibited in Student Housing and Dining Services buildings. This prohibition includes hosting visiting pets and "pet-sitting" for others. With Student Housing and Dining Services permission and upon agreement of all roommates, residents may keep fish in an aquarium that does not exceed 10 gallons. Residents must get approval from Student Housing and Dining Services prior to setting up the aquarium, there cannot be more than one fish tank/aquarium per bedroom, and tanks/aquariums may not be kept in bathrooms. Residents can get a fish request form from their Resident Director. Residents requiring assistance animals should contact Student Housing and Dining Services to request an accommodation. Residents may not directly harm or engage in behavior that is harmful to animals. Animals left unattended may be reported to the county animal control.

    Physical/Verbal Abuse and Harassment

    Physical harm or threats to any person will result in disciplinary action. This policy includes threats, assault, battery, physical fights, domestic violence, sexual abuse, child endangerment, racist/sexist/ ethnic harassment, malicious pranks, and abusive name calling. This policy also includes nonverbal abuse/harassment communicated through email, regular mail, the Internet, telephone, fax, etc. Residents and their guests are expected to resolve conflicts in a mature, constructive manner.

    Posting, Solicitation

    Only Student Housing and Dining Services staff may post information in Student Housing and Dining Services buildings. Unauthorized posting of fliers and other materials on walls, windows, bulletin boards, or doors is prohibited. Students may not destroy or damage bulletin boards created by staff members.

    Solicitation is defined as any uninvited contact, generally involving a request, advertisement, or distribution of literature. Solicitation is prohibited in Student Housing and Dining Services buildings and in areas surrounding Student Housing and Dining Services buildings. Please see http://housing.ucdavis.edu/reachingtheresidents/ for the complete guide to solicitation rules and boundaries.

    Property Damage

    Destruction of property and vandalism are prohibited. Residents may be required to make restitution for intentional or accidental damage to any portion of the Student Housing and Dining Services facilities. Residents must promptly report any facility issue and take steps to mitigate situations that could cause damage to Student Housing and Dining Services or apartment property by contacting a staff member to report the situation and/or submitting a service request.

    Research Projects

    Research projects conducted in any Student Housing and Dining Services building or involving Student Housing and Dining Services residents must be approved by the UC Davis Institutional Review Board and Student Housing and Dining Services. Examples include ethnographic interviews, psychology experiments, and curricular evaluation studies.

    Roofs, Balconies, Ledges, Patios

    Students are not permitted on any roof, sunscreen, ledge, or restricted area. Students may not climb on or over balconies to enter or exit a room, apartment, or building. Students may not throw, drop, or otherwise dispose of anything from elevated locations.

    If your housing unit has a balcony, the gates must be unobstructed from both sides at all times. Reasonable passage must be possible the full length of the balcony and breezeway for entering and exiting in case of emergency. Reasonable passage is defined as a width of 24 or more inches. All balcony privacy gates must be operable (not nailed or wired closed) and must be marked "Fire Exit. Keep Clear." Residents are responsible for requesting repairs to keep the gates operable.

    The following guidelines for patios will be enforced: 1) Furniture designed for interior use may not be placed or used anywhere outside of the indoor leased premises 2) Cardboard boxes, wood, paper of any kind, including newspaper or books, plastic bags, food, electrical appliances, or anything that would attract pests or rodents may not be stored on patios or balconies; 3) Potting soil, garden tools, composting or other small items may be stored in sealed containers on the patio or balcony as long as storage does not pose a health and safety risk and is kept to reasonable levels as determined by the management; 4) Railings should not be used to dry clothes or display small items and potted plants; 5) Fire code prohibits all storage under stairwells. 6) Potted plants must have a dish/plate to catch water to avoid water damage to the balcony. This is not a comprehensive list and Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to request removal of any items. Residents will have three days to comply with such requests.

    Screens, Windows

    Screens may not be removed from windows in any Student Housing and Dining Services building. Students may not enter or exit rooms, suites, or apartments through windows. Students may not place items on the exterior of any window or hang items out windows. Students may not throw, drop, or otherwise dispose of anything out a window.

    Smoking

    Smoking, vaping, and tobacco use are not permitted on University property or in any Student Housing and Dining Services building or dining facility. Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying of any lighted or heated tobacco or nicotine product, as well as smoking substances that are not tobacco such as marijuana, and operating electronic smoking devices and other smoking instruments. Tobacco use includes inhaling, smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other assimilation of tobacco products. Smoking or tobacco use within 25 feet of any building entry, courtyard, stairway, passageway, pool area, patio, balcony, or operable window is considered a violation of Student Housing and Dining Services policy.

    Theft

    Unauthorized possession or use of University property or the personal property of another is prohibited. This includes taking supplies provided by Student Housing and Dining Services for the general use of residents in Student Housing and Dining Service buildings.

    Videotaping & Camera Use

    No person may tape, audio record, take photographs of, capture images of, or otherwise view any person in a private location without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties. Private locations include, but are not limited to, apartment rooms and common areas, bathrooms, lounges, and other areas where residents have a reasonable expectation of privacy. This includes the installation of security systems that may tape, audio record, take photographs of, capture images of, or otherwise view any person in a private location without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties.

    No person may distribute or share photos or recordings of sexual activity or nudity in a private place without the knowledge and express consent of the subject or all parties. Private locations include, but are not limited to, residence hall rooms and common areas, bathrooms, lounges, and other areas where residents have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

    Violence, Assault

    Perpetration of or threats of physical aggression or violence or conduct that threatens the health and safety of a person is prohibited in any Student Housing and Dining Services building.

    V. Room and Unit Use Policies

    1. Maintenance/Service Requests

    We strive to ensure high quality facilities for our residents. We need your assistance to report maintenance right away. Service requests will be performed 7 days per week from 8am-5pm unless deemed an emergency (water, fire, smoke, personal safety) or with resident permission. When you submit a service request, you grant permission to enter your room, suite, and/or apartment and waive a 24-hour notice being given. Students should let their roommate(s) know if they have submitted a service request.

    To submit a service request, please refer to your housing community below.

    RESIDENCE HALLS

    • Non-emergency requests, or requests for maintenance inside one's room, please submit a service request online from the Service Request webpage or through the myHousing tile on myucdavis.
    • Emergency maintenance requests for the area's common spaces: call the Facilities Service Desk (M-F, 7am-4pm) or the Area Service Desk for After-Hours Support.

    THE GREEN at WEST VILLAGE

    All maintenance requests for this community are managed by The Michaels Organization.

    • Non-emergency maintenance issues: Upon move in you will have access to The Green resident portal. This portal will be the way to inform TMO of any non-emergency issues.
    • Maintenance Emergency: During the day if you have a maintenance emergency, please call our office at 530.298.2050. After hours and on weekends please call your Community Assistant (CA).

    PRIMERO GROVE

    • Non-emergency maintenance issues: Residents may email pg-maintenance@eahhousing.org with a request, or visit or call the office at 530-754-8455.
    • Maintenance Emergency: Call the office line at 530-754-8455. If after-hours, listen for the emergency extension to select when prompted.

    SOLANO PARK

    • Non-emergency maintenance issues: Submit a request through the myHousing tile on myucdavis.
    • Maintenance Emergency: Contact the Solano Park Office at 530-752-3958.

    2. Alterations & Decorations

    Large wall hangings must be treated with a flame retardant. Exterior room doors may not be more than 33% covered. Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to adjust this percentage and will notify residents if any change is made. Paper or plastic may not be used to cover any light or light fixture. Lighting fixtures, including holiday lights, may not be hung on any surface outside rooms or suites including windows and door. Decals and stickers may not be affixed to painted walls, windows, or other surfaces. Residents may not install their own locks on any doors. No room or unit may be painted. If painted, the resident will be billed for returning to its original condition.

    3. Antennae & Satellite Dishes [Solano Park only]

    This section applies strictly to residents at Solano Park. No other on-campus community has this option.

    Requesting A Dish - Residents must request if installation of a satellite dish is possible. This should be submitted online.

    1. Equipment - Solano Park residents may not install their own dish or cabling system; it must be approved by the Solano Park Maintenance. The dish, mounting device, hardware, cable connectors, etc. are supplied by the cable provider to the resident. Student Housing reserves the right to require mounting hardware that we certify as safe.
    2. Placement - Dishes will be installed only in outdoor areas that are part of the resident's rented space and are under the exclusive use of the resident. Typically, this is on the balcony or railing. No dish will be installed on the roof, balcony gate, exterior wall, stairway, stair railing, stair landing or any area that is shared public space or part of the rented space of another resident. Cabling may not pass through the rented space of another resident or through shared public space.
    3. Installation - The satellite company will install the dish and cabling at Solano Park per Student Housing and Dining Services specifications.
    4. Arrangements must be made at the Solano Park office to have Maintenance meet with the installer to make sure he/she follows guidelines for installation. The cable will run from the dish, through the wall at the air conditioner and into the living room. Residents must provide a cable long enough for this routing, including enough length to reach the television wherever the resident places it. No holes will be drilled through walls or window screens to accommodate cable. Cable will not enter the apartment through the front door, sliding glass door, windows or around screens, since this will compromise safety and security.
    5. Removal - Solano Park residents are required to remove the dish and cabling system six weeks prior to vacating. Student Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to remove the dish and cabling system at any time should it be determined that a hazardous or unsafe condition exists. The resident assumes all costs associated with removal.
    6. Liability - Student Housing and Dining Services assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any damage to or problems with the television, dish, hardware, and/or cabling system that may result from installation either while the system is installed or during removal. The above regulations comply with the Federal Communications Commission Order FCC 98‑273, Section 7 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, to promote consumer choice and competition in the video programming distribution market.

    4. Asbestos & Lead Paint

    Asbestos‑containing building materials and lead paint are present in most apartments. However, these materials do not pose a health threat to residents unless the materials become damaged. Should there be a need for the removal of the asbestos; trained and certified contractors will do the work with the utmost precautions taken.

    5. Exterior Electrical Service

    Residents may not extend electrical power outside their room, suite, or apartment by extension cord or any other means. Decorative lights may only be installed indoors.

    6. Family Housing Specifics [Solano Park and Primero Grove]

    The information found in this section applies only to residents living in Solano Park and Primero Grove.

    1. Child Supervision - Parents and guardians are solely responsible for the supervision and safety of their dependents. Parents and guardians must provide appropriate supervision for dependents at all times, including in the common areas of the apartment community. Parents and guardians of small children are strongly encouraged to safeguard against circumstances that might result in a child falling out of a window. Keep furniture, step stools, and other items which children might climb on, away from windows.
    2. Household Status Changes - Student Housing and Dining Service must be notified of any change in household status, i.e. new child, separation, divorce, or marriage.
    3. Playgrounds - Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children at all times; a responsible caregiver must provide active supervision to children while using the playgrounds or grassy areas.
    4. Play Structures & Toys - Outdoor toys i.e. play structures and bicycles must be marked with the resident's apartment number. Children's toys must be stored when not in use, out of respect for neighbors. Wading pools must be supervised by an adult at all times and emptied immediately after use for safety reasons.
    5. Tax Credits - Apartments on university‑owned land are exempt from California State Property Tax. Therefore, students living in these facilities are not eligible for renter's credit.

    7. Utilities

    RESIDENCE HALLS and THE GREEN AT WEST VILLAGE

    All utilities are included with your housing fees.

    PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

    Gas and Electric Service is provided by the student. Please remember to call Pacific Gas & Electric (800.743‑5000) to have electricity and gas service put into the leaseholder's name; assistance is also available in various languages. PG&E may not bill residents immediately, but residents are responsible for all charges accrued within their lease term.

    8. Window Coverings

    Window coverings are provided. These coverings are to be maintained by the resident, and failure to do so will result in damage charges billed to the resident's university account.

    VI. Vehicles and Parking Policies

    1. Bicycle Parking

    Bicycles may not be parked or ridden in areas not typically designated for bikes including, but not limited to walkways, breezeways, hallways, courtyards, stairwells, or other public spaces. We highly recommend locking bicycles and trailers with a U‑lock. Repairs and maintenance may not be performed inside rooms, suites, apartments, or buildings. Bicycles may only be locked in designated bicycle parking areas outside buildings. Bikes must not obstruct passageways, walkways, stairwells, or landings. Bicycles must be removed from Student Housing and Dining Services areas at the end of the academic year. Apartments only: In addition to designated bicycle parking, bikes and bike trailers can be stored in apartments as long as they are stored safely, do not cause damage to the facility, and do not create a fire or safety hazard.

    2. Automobile Parking

    Campus parking lots are enforced by Transportation Services. Specific policies related to parking can be found online: https://taps.ucdavis.edu/parking/resident.

    3. Parking Accommodations

    Transportation Services is responsible for granting approvals for any parking accommodation requests. Please contact their office with questions regarding accommodations, citations, or other issues related to parking enforcement.

    4. Parking Permits

    The parking permit process is based on where you live. Parking is not guaranteed.

    RESIDENCE HALLS

    Students are not permitted to bring a vehicle to campus.

    THE GREEN at WEST VILLAGE

    Parking permits are required for each vehicle parked on premises at all times. Parking will be available at an additional cost. Purchase of, and payments for parking decals will be made directly with the property management, who is a separate agent of the owner. Residents are not permitted to purchase a campus parking permit. All residents and guests are required to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Parking Addendum.

    PRIMERO GROVE and SOLANO PARK

    Parking permissions are allotted by Student Housing and Dining Services and sold by the leasing office at each property. Please note that only leaseholders may purchase parking permissions. If granted, residents must supply required vehicle and registration information to the leasing office. Residents approved for parking permissions must complete the process for claiming their permit and only park in the approved area in order to avoid a citation.

    5. Visitor Parking

    Visitors may park in campus lots and purchase the appropriate permit from Transportation Services. More information can be found on the Transportation Services website.

    6. Motorized vehicles/skates/Hoverboards

    Residents may not store or repair motorized vehicles in rooms, suites, or apartments. Motorized vehicles may only be ridden or driven on approved University locations. Hoverboards (self-balancing 2-wheel scooters), electric scooters, electric skateboards, and electric bicycles are considered motorized vehicles and may not be used, charged, or stored in rooms, suites, or apartments, or any common area of any Student Housing and Dining Services owned, operated, or affiliated space. The batteries in certain hoverboards may catch fire while charging and therefore present a significant safety risk. Skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, and similar items with wheels may not be worn or used in hallways, walkways, breezeways, stairwells, courtyards, dining commons, or other shared spaces where such use is not typical. This includes benches, curbs, stairs, handrails, tables, or similar surfaces

    7. Motorcycle Parking

    Motorcycles follow the standard parking process for your housing area.

    At Solano Park, motorcycles do not require a permit to park. Motorcycles may be parked only in designated bicycle parking areas and bike wells. Motorcycles may not be parked on patios, breezeways or under stairwells and may not be operated anywhere except on the streets surrounding Solano Park.

    VII. Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Policies

    1. Fire Safety

    Fire safety is taken very seriously on campus, and you are expected to adhere to the following regulations. For reasons of safety, the fire department has imposed restrictions on furnishings and some electrical equipment. Hallways and walkways, as well as building entrance and exit areas, need to be clear at all times. No items should be stored in these areas at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, bicycles and trash. Below is a breakdown of further fire safety regulations.

    • COOKING/WARMING APPLICANCES - Small appliances and hot air popcorn poppers may be used in community and apartment kitchens.
      • RESIDENCE HALLS: These items may not be used in rooms or suites with the exception of coffee pots, Keurigs and microwaves. Appliances in rooms often activate the sensitive fire alarm system.

      2. Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Fire Sprinklers

      All on campus communities are equipped with fire detection devices and manual pull stations. When manual pull stations are activated, the building fire alarm will sound and the UC Davis Fire Department will respond. Individual student rooms in the Residence Halls and at The Green are equipped with smoke detectors that sound a local alarm within the affected room. Smoke detectors are placed in each apartment at Solano Park and Primero Grove.

      Each resident needs to be aware of the sensitivity of fire detection devices in their rooms, hallways, and apartments. They can be activated by foreign materials (e.g., water, smoke, aerosol sprays and dust) or sudden shock (e.g., being hit or touched). Fire detection devices cannot function as designed if they are covered, taken down, or have objects hanging from them. As a result, such activity is not permitted. Tampering with or activating an alarm in a non-emergency situation, or the presence of illegal cooking devices that cause an activation of the system, will result in disciplinary action as well as the assessment of a charge for costs attributed to the false alarm.

      RESIDENCE HALLS

      These buildings also have fire detection devices in public and common areas that sound the building fire alarm and the Fire Department will respond. Fire Sprinkler/Riser Valves located in the residence hall stairwells are only to be handled/operated by authorized fire personnel, when operated/turned they will activate the building fire alarm and the FD will respond. Fire department personnel will respond immediately to all alarms with a full complement of firefighting equipment. It is the responsibility of each student to evacuate the residence hall when an alarm sounds; failure to leave during an alarm will result in disciplinary action.

      3. Fire Extinguishers

      All living areas are equipped with fire extinguishers to be used in the event a minor fire occurs. These are typically located near stairways, exits, and kitchens. Learn their locations and instructions. Please notify staff if an extinguisher has been used or is missing. Do not allow guests or children to play with fire extinguishers.

      4. Torchiere Halogen Lamps

      The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to consumers that the light bulbs in most torchiere style halogen lamps can reach very high temperatures and could start a fire if they come in contact with curtains, clothes, or other flammable materials. It is because of this increased fire and safety risk that torchiere halogen lamps are prohibited.

      5. Door with Electromagnetic Hold-Open Devices

      The Residence Halls and The Green have doors for rooms, stairways, and corridors that are equipped with electromagnetic hold open devices and contain a self-closing device to aid in the closing/latching the door during a fire alarm activation. These doors cannot be propped open and tampering with these doors is a violation of the fire/life safety code.

      6. Household Safety and Carbon Monoxide

      All appliances must be in good working order and used responsibly. They must be approved for use by Underwriters' Laboratory (UL) and free of wiring defects.

      SOLANO PARK

      Each Solano Park apartment is provided with a carbon monoxide detector. This safety device will sound an alarm if carbon monoxide is present in the air. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is toxic in high concentrations. An appliance that uses natural gas to produce heat may produce carbon monoxide as a byproduct if it's not operating correctly. The only appliance using natural gas in the Solano Park Apartments is the wall heater; all other appliances are electric. The wall heater is inspected once each year, before the onset of winter. The carbon monoxide detector is inspected semiannually. Do not disconnect, cover, or otherwise disable the carbon monoxide detector at any time. If the device sounds the alarm, open all windows in the apartment, evacuate people and pets, call 911 to report the problem, and contact the RA or the Student Housing Facilities Service Desk for additional response.

      7. Personal & Community Safety

      The UC Davis police department is located on Kleiber Hall Drive, southeast of the University Credit Union Center and across the street from Briggs Hall. UC Davis Police provide the Safe Rides service for students who would like a safety escort while walking alone on campus at night. Call 530-754-COPS (2677) or use the TapRide app to request a safety escort. Visit the Safe Rides website for more information.

      VIII. Your Rights and Responsibilities
      (Residence Halls and The Green at West Village ONLY)

      1. Your Rights as a resident of the Residence Halls and The Green at West Village

      As a resident of Student Housing and Dining Services, you possess specific individual rights that those living around you must respect. These rights carry with them a reciprocal responsibility on your part to ensure that these same rights exist for your roommate, suitemates, and other residents. Your basic rights are listed here; you and your community may choose to add to this list. It is important that these items and the concept of others' rights and responsibilities be discussed throughout the year.

      You have the right.

      • to read and study in your room/suite/apartment
      • to have control over your personal possessions
      • to access your room/suite/apartment
      • to live in a clean, safe environment
      • to sleep and relax in your room
      • to entertain guests and visitors without infringing upon roommate, suitemate, or community rights
      • to confront another's behavior which infringes upon your rights
      • to seek the aid of staff in resolving possible roommate conflicts

      UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services neither can, nor does, guarantee you will achieve these rights at all times — you share the responsibility. Help ensuring these rights are upheld through thoughtful discussion and open communication with your roommates, suitemates, and other floor/hall residents. Student Housing and Dining Services staff is available and wants to help you accomplish this goal.

      UC Davis students are responsible for their actions. You are expected to show respect for the rights of others and the educational mission of the university. Conditions that are part of your contract or lease govern acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Student Housing and Dining Services staff will intervene if your actions are contrary to policy or considered a disruption to community standards. In addition, your behavior may prompt referral to the Office of Student Development, which will determine if contract/lease termination, transfer to another space, or disciplinary sanctions are needed. Our sincere desire is that students will choose behaviors which support and respect all community members.

      The Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs is responsible for administering the university disciplinary process and will, if warranted, confer with and sanction students for behavior violating university policy. Students must comply with the University of California: Standards of Conduct for Students and failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. Disciplinary sanctions include warnings, censure, restitution, probation, loss of privileges, suspension, or dismissal from UC Davis. A student's actions may also subject him/her to criminal or civil liability.

      Student Housing and Dining Services staff, while striving to protect due process for individuals, are compelled to act on behalf of the interests of the entire community. Though we prefer to work directly with individuals involved in behavioral problems, students collectively involved in negative behavior can expect to be confronted and may be moved elsewhere or have their contract/lease terminated. You are responsible for your actions and will be held fully accountable.

      2. Legal Reminder

      If something is illegal off campus, it's illegal on campus. University property does not insulate you from being accountable for all your actions.

      The University of California: Standards of Conduct for Students (sja.ucdavis.edu/policies.html) extends beyond campus boundaries. As a UC Davis student, you are expected to adhere to a high code of honor and interact with others in a lawful, respectful, and honest manner on and off campus.