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Policies & Procedures
- Alcohol & Drug Policy
- Visitation & Guest Policy
- Regular Residence Hall Quiet Hours Policy
- Pets Policy
- Smoking Policy
- Security
- Check-In Procedure
- Check-Out Procedure
- Vacation Procedures
- Fire Safety & Procedures
- Room Change Policy
THE DRUG POLICY
A. Drugs – Caldwell College upholds the laws of the Federal Government, and Title 24 of the Statutes of New Jersey which prohibits the illegal possession, use or distribution of marijuana, cocaine, or other hallucinogens and narcotic drugs. Students who violate these laws are subject to severe disciplinary measures, including termination of room contract and possible expulsion.
The college cannot protect an offender against the penalties of the law. Law enforcement officers, when armed with proper documents, have a legal right to search any and all buildings on the campus without prior notice.
B. Alcohol – Effective January 1, 1983, the legal drinking age in New Jersey was raised from nineteen to twenty-one years. Specifically, anyone who was not nineteen years old before January 1, 1983 must wait until their twenty-first birthday to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages in the state of New Jersey.
Residence Hall:
1. Caldwell College bans all alcohol in its Resident Halls, regardless
of age. Any student found inside a room where alcohol is present is subject
to penalty regardless if they were drinking or not.
2. Students who consume alcoholic beverages off campus and return to the
Residence Hall may be in violation of the alcohol policy.
3. The Director of Residence Life will notify parents of students under
21 years of age if found responsible
for violations of the alcohol and other drug policy.
Alcohol Violations will result in:
• $100 fine for the first offense; notification to parents; referral
to Substance Awareness Counselor
• $250 fine for the second offense; disciplinary probation for a
minimum of two semesters
• Third Offense: Suspension for a minimum of one semester
GUEST VISITATION
Guests are welcome in the first floor parlors and the Lower Lounge of MJRH until 1:00 a.m. Rosary Hall visitors are welcome in the First Floor Lounge until 1:00 a.m. No guests are permitted to sleep in any of the lounges.
REGULAR RESIDENCE HALL QUIET HOURS
As a Catholic College in the Dominican Tradition, we strive to build on the four pillars of Dominican Life: Community, Prayer, Study and Service. Within our residence halls, our community must be mindful of others and live with respect for one another. In order to accommodate the needs of all and provide an atmosphere conducive to study, Rosary Hall is a 24-hour quiet residence. Mother Joseph Residence Hall and Hawthorne House have quiet hours strictly enforced from 11:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. No music, voices or other noise should be heard outside of the room during quiet hours.
No speakers are to be placed on windowsills, as this disturbs both resident students and homeowners on Ryerson Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue. If residents are found loitering during quiet hours in front of or near residence halls, and the noise levels result in a complaint, the R.A. on duty, Graduate Assistant on duty, and/or Security will be notified, and the gathering will be disbursed.
Any student who has received disciplinary sanctions for one or more
noise violations may be removed from Rosary Hall, or prohibited from moving
into a room in Rosary Hall.
Regular Residence Hall Quiet Hours are in effect during the following
times:
Sunday through Thursday 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Friday and Saturday 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
During the week of final exams, 24-hour quiet hours are enforced and are
expected to be maintained.
Please also note that 24-hour courtesy hours are in effect in all residence
halls year round. Therefore, regardless of the time of day, residents
should be respectful of one another by lowering noise levels when asked
by a fellow student.
Every student has the right to quiet and therefore, the responsibility to maintain it. Please be respectful when confronting other residents or guests who may be violating quiet hours. You should seek to involve a Resident Assistant only in those instances in which your polite requests for quiet have not been successful in reducing the noise.
PETS
A resident student may NOT keep pets in his/her room. No pets may visit
anywhere in the residence
halls. Any resident student found violating this policy is in danger of
terminating his/her residence hall
contract and may be asked to leave the residence hall.
SMOKING
To promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit, smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings.
CAMPUS SECURITY
Caldwell College understands the importance of a safe and secure campus environment and strives to maintain a campus security system that provides protection for students, faculty and administrative employees. The Vice President for Finance and Administration is primarily responsible for providing a program of campus security. This responsibility is carried out with the assistance and cooperation of The Campus Safety Dept., the Vice President and Dean for Student Life, the Director of Residence Life, and the Director of Facilities. Campus security staff is provided through a contract with U.S Security Associates, which assigns unarmed security officers to the campus nightly and on weekends for Residence Hall access control, general campus foot patrol, and enforcement of parking regulations. Radio contact with security officers is controlled through the Facilities Office weekdays and the Residence Hall reception desk nights and weekends.
CHECK-IN/HOUSING CONTRACTS
Upon Check-In residents must file a housing contract. The filing of
a housing contract with the Residence Life Office constitutes an agreement
and understanding between you and Caldwell College. The contract outlines
the dates of opening and closing of the residence halls and food service
and binds the student to adhere to all College policies. It is expected
that the student will read and understand the
Residence Hall Contract in its entirety since he/she has assumed full
responsibility for complying with its contents. In the event that a student
cannot live within the confines of this agreement, he/she may be asked
to leave the residence halls.
CHECK-OUT, END OF FALL/YEAR
Upon check-out, residents must remove all their belongings from their
rooms. The room must be left in the same condition as filed on the Room
Condition Form. Keys must be returned to the Residence Life Office. A
closing memo will be issued prior to closing week. Students are responsible
for reading and understanding their copy and following the given guidelines
to eliminate potential problems. All residents
who are not involved in commencement are required to leave the residence
halls after completion of their last final examination.
VACATION PROCEDURE
For reasons of security, inability to maintain liability coverage for all students, insufficient supervision, and energy conservation programs, students are not permitted to reside in the College residence halls during vacation periods. This policy is supported by the Residence Life Office and the Office of the Vice President and Dean for Student Affairs.
These scheduled vacation periods include: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break and Summer Recess. The only sanctioned exceptions are International Students, Student Athletes and Student Teachers. Additionally, if space permits, students taking winter and summer session courses may be eligible to reside on campus during the sessions in which their courses are held. Residents are required to follow all closing procedures for College vacations:
1. Remove all trash from rooms.
2. Remove all plugs from all electrical outlets.
3. Empty and clean out all refrigerators. Defrost refrigerators leaving
the door open for them to properly air out.
4. Close and lock all windows.
5. Turn off all lights.
6. Close and lock room doors.
7. It is recommended that students bring home any and all valuables. The
College is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles.
FIRE ALARMS AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTES
In the event the fire alarm sounds, students must exit the building
immediately. Failure to do so is considered a violation of the Fire Hazard/Smoking
Policy. Students must understand that even though fire alarms may be an
inconvenience and a frustration, it should never be assumed an alarm is
false. Students may re-enter the building only after the building has
been inspected by the Residence Life Staff
and/or Fire Department officials. The Residence Life Office will conduct
fire drills throughout the year to acquaint and remind students of
proper evacuation procedures.
ROOM CHANGES
Room changes can be made twice during the academic year. During the first two weeks of each semester, students may apply for a room change. Students interested in changing rooms are responsible for negotiating their own room changes, and any changes must be agreeable to all parties involved. Prior to any changes being approved, all parties involved must meet with their R.A. to fill out the appropriate paperwork and then requested change must be approved by the Director of Residence Life. Only in special personal circumstances will changes be authorized at other times of the year. Please also be aware that if you are interested in changing rooms due to a roommate conflict, your Resident Assistant has been trained to mediate such conflicts, and thereby save you the time and effort involved in a room change.