All Housing Policies

Alcohol 

Residents are expected to consume alcohol responsibly, in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and maintain behavior that does not endanger themselves or others.

If you believe someone is experiencing Alcohol Poisoning, contact 911 immediately. After contacting 911, contact the RA On Duty. This regulation is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and the residential community.

Individuals under the age of 21 are prohibited from possessing, consuming, or being provided with alcohol. 

Residents and guests who are 21 years of age or older may possess and consume alcohol within their apartment/suite, provided they adhere to the following housing and BOR policies. 

• Residents over 21 may consume and store alcohol in their room and must take reasonable steps to prevent underage individuals from accessing their alcohol. 
  • This may include locking alcohol in cabinets or keeping it in personal refrigerators.
  • Alcohol must be stored in private rooms or apartments and must not be kept in common areas that are accessible to underage individuals. This includes, but is not limited to, shared kitchens, living rooms, and hallways.
• No common sources of alcohol or other concentrations of alcohol which require a common container are allowed on the campus or any of its facilities, e.g., “trash cans.” Containers requiring the use of a “tap system” are also not allowed in Student Housing or in any of its facilities. Kegs and similar containers may not even be present when empty, used as furniture or decoration, etc. Likewise, excessive amounts of liquor bottles in any single apartment may be considered a common source of alcohol. 

• Consumption or storing alcohol in public or common areas within the residence halls, Housing Lodge, or campus grounds is strictly prohibited.

• Alcohol consumption should not lead to disruptive behavior, noise disturbances, or any actions that infringe on the rights and well-being of other residents.

A priority of the university is the promotion of health and safety in the community. The university may provide amnesty from minor policy violations when students offer help to others in need, and may also be extended on a case by case basis to the person receiving assistance. Students granted amnesty will still be required to meet with professional staff regarding the incident.

Service and Assistance Animals

Reasonable accommodations can be made for service and assistance animals under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The University requires certain documentation to demonstrate a need for said animal, which must be received and reviewed by Disability Services before registering the service or assistant animal with Residence Life.

Animals

Authorized pets include fish and aquatic amphibians that are contained in an aquarium that does not exceed 10 gallons. No more than one aquarium is allowed per person, regardless of tank size. Residents are not allowed to have any other pets in units at any time.

Criminal History 

In line with Regents’ Policy 09.08.020, residents must inform the Department of Residence Life about the following aspects of their criminal/behavioral history, if applicable:

•  Felony convictions for any reason
•  Pending felony charges
•  Misdemeanor sex crime convictions
•  Pending misdemeanor sex crime charges

Decisions regarding a student’s eligibility to live on campus, based on their criminal history, are made on a case-by-case basis. Each case is considered individually, taking into account all relevant circumstances. Decisions will be based on the factors and criteria delineated in HUD's 2016 "Guidance on Application of the Fair Housing Act Standards to the Use of Criminal Records by Providers of Housing and Real Estate-Related Transactions". Students will have the opportunity to provide supporting evidence and documentation with respect to any issues bearing on their criminal history and eligibility for housing.

The Director of Residence Life has the authority to deny any applications that they believe run the risk of interfering with residential safety, community standards, learning environment, or that may violate the rights of current residents within the community. Appeals from the Director's decisions may be submitted to the Dean of Students.

Residents can disclose this information by answering the relevant questions on the housing application. If a resident is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor sex crime after submitting their housing application, they must inform the Director of Residence Life as soon as practicable. Failure to disclose this information, either on the housing application or to the Director of Residence Life, may lead to immediate restrictions preventing the resident from residing on campus until the student conduct process is completed. 

Elevator Safety

An elevator has been provided for use within Banfield Hall and John Pugh Residence Hall. Anyone found tampering with or vandalizing an elevator will go through the conduct process.Misuse or abuse, including tampering with, of the elevator is prohibited. Only authorized personnel are allowed in the elevator shaft. If personal items are dropped into the shaft or misuse results in repairs, the resident(s) responsible may go through the conduct process and be charged the cost of repairs. 

Residence Hall Secured Access

John Pugh Hall and Banfield Hall are locked-entrance facilities accessible only to residents of those buildings via their Student ID. Residents are not to prop building entrance doors open or allow access for non-resident individuals that are not their hosted guest. For safety, residents should keep all exterior doors closed and locked at all times.

Renter's Insurance

The University does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage of personal property as a result of theft, vandalism, and/or natural disaster. It is highly recommended that each student have some type of insurance to cover personal belongings while living in campus housing. Residents may be covered on their parent’s homeowner insurance policy or may want to purchase separate insurance, commonly referred to as “renter’s insurance”.

Safety and Security Emergencies

Dangers such as physical/sexual assault and domestic violence, threat with a deadly weapon, burglary, fire, and other imminent risks should be reported to the police by dialing 9-1-1 (dial 8+911 on campus phones) before being referred to the Resident Advisor On-Duty (RAOD). Other emergency situations of lesser threats should still be relayed to the RAOD such as unruly behavior, trespassers, dangerous conditions in the facilities or on the grounds of housing, etc.

Residents are expected to follow the directives from all UAS employees to help ensure a safe and inviting communal environment. Additionally, security cameras are located throughout the housing complex and in residence hall buildings. Information gathered from these devices may be used in the conduct process as well as turned over to law enforcement as appropriate. 

Wellness Checks

UAS Housing reserves the right to conduct wellness checks on residents. A wellness check occurs when university staff respond to a resident unit to check on the safety or well-being of a student. The decision to conduct a wellness check is not taken lightly as consideration is taken into account of the student's privacy in comparison to the reported concern and level of risk to the student's safety or well-being. 

Authorized staff may enter the accommodations without notice when necessary for the safety of the student or other occupants of housing units. 

Courtsey Hours

Courtesy Hours are to be considered, respected and upheld all hours of the day, meaning that common courtesy regarding noise within a communal living environment is expected at all times. Our goal is to maintain a living environment that is conducive to academic success and personal wellbeing. At any point of the day, a resident may request that other residents or guests adjust their volume output to an acceptable level if they are being overly loud. Courtesy Hours also means that residents have a right to utilize their assigned private and communal spaces throughout the day and that a certain level of noise is to be expected within the Housing community, provided the noise is not unduly disruptive. Examples may include the sounds of doors opening and closing, walking, cooking, subdued conversations, etc.

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are observed and enforced community-wide from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM each day. Staff patrol the exteriors to enforce Quiet Hours outside on Student Housing grounds and within public areas of the Housing Lodge and Residence Halls. During this time, loud noise from inside a unit should not be audible outside of the unit. Noise levels should not interrupt others choosing to sleep or study. Be aware that sound carries easily between the apartment buildings and parking lots, and especially from the pavilion into the nearby apartments and suites. Residents may call the Resident Advisor On-Duty (RAOD) to report noise issues for further investigation.

Civility

You are responsible for respecting the rights of others in the residential community and acting with civility at all times. Social responsibility is the very foundation of everything we do and civility means demonstrating mutual respect for all individuals. This includes all interactions between residents, student staff, and University administrators. If you are not able to resolve the problem on your own, please bring these issues to the attention of your Resident Assistant or any Residence Life staff member.

Meal Plans

All residential students must purchase a meal plan for the academic year. Meal plans start on the day of housing move-in and end on day of housing move-out. The meal plan cost is non-refundable, non transferable, and the remaining balance, if any, expires at the end of each semester.

Room Modifications

Residents may not structurally alter their rental units in any way. Cosmetic alterations should consist entirely of approved decorations as permitted in the maintenance section of our policies. Students may not paint the walls or cabinetry, hang wallpaper or decorative borders, or remove or change fixtures such as overhead lights or appliances. Students may not construct walls or partitions within the unit. Bolts and hooks may not be used to secure personal furnishings to walls, floors, or ceilings.

Roommate Agreements

UAS Student Housing recommends all students complete a Roommate Agreement, which can be provided by a member of Housing staff,  in order to ensure proper communication regarding expectations within shared units. Please meet with your roommate, and suitemates, within the first week of move-in to complete your roommate agreement. All residents are expected to approve their roommate agreement, and Student Housing staff will be able to view and suggest changes, if needed.

Roommate Assignment

Student Housing makes placements using student's reported gender identity unless a Gender Inclusive Housing form is submitted, through your housing portal, prior to assignment. Roommate and room assignments are made at the sole discretion of the University. Students may request a specific roommate but these requests are never guaranteed. The University makes every effort to ensure that all roommate requests are mutual, however, housing is limited so this is not guaranteed.

Solicitation & Other Commercial Activities

Solicitation is prohibited in UAS Student Housing. Solicitation includes the act of seeking by persuasion, plea, or formal application of one’s audience, money, or influence. This may include door-to-door visitations by individuals selling merchandise, sharing religious or political beliefs, or requesting participation in surveys or petitions. This policy helps protect the privacy and security of residents. Report any solicitation in Student Housing immediately to the Student Housing staff or to the RA On-Duty. Solicitation for the benefit of a recognized student club or organization on campus must be approved by Student Housing in advance.

Selling merchandise or goods, or operating a business, within Housing property is prohibited.

Sounds Equipment & Musical Instruments

Stereos are permitted in student rooms, but residents are expected to exercise the utmost consideration in their use. Every resident is responsible for maintaining an atmosphere within the residential environment that is conducive to study and respectful of the needs of others. Stereos, radios, and musical instruments should be played at moderate volume levels.

• Drum sets may not be played within housing property, but they may be stored in units for off-campus use.
• Electric amplifiers and keyboards may be used at a reasonable volume and bass level until Quiet Hours. During Quiet Hours, residents may use headphones with these devices.
• Non-electric musical instruments such as guitars and wind instruments, etc., may only be played before Quiet Hours at reasonable volumes.

Wireless Internet & Wireless Devices

Wireless internet access is readily available throughout Student Housing for those with Wi-Fi connecting devices.  For information on or issues with connectivity to our wireless network, please visit the UAS IT Helpdesk or call (907) 796-6400.

Drugs & Other Substances 

The unauthorized use, manufacture, distribution, possession, or being under the influence of illegal drugs or other controlled substances in violation of local, state or federal law, Regents’ Policy, University Regulation or MAU rules and procedures, is prohibited. Possession or use of marijuana or any other substance controlled pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 841 et seq. anywhere on university property is prohibited.

• It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and Housing policy to possess, distribute, or use any substance
• Residents or guests cannot store drugs, including marijuana, in personal vehicles while the vehicle is on campus property.
• Paraphernalia is prohibited in Housing facilities. 

Fire Safety

Prompt and complete evacuation of residential campus buildings and facilities is mandatory when a fire alarm is sounded or when so directed by a University official, which includes Resident Advisors (RAs). Residents and guests are expected to depart the building quickly and to stand in the evacuation point. Residents should treat all alarms as a real safety threat and evacuate the building. Only a University official or Juneau Fire Department may issue the all clear command, allowing re-entry to the building.

• Housing is required by Federal Law to complete a Fire Drill each semester, typically within the first 10 days of the semester’s start 
• Individuals who fail to comply with any evacuation provision will go through the university conduct process and may also be fined by the city. 

All residential facilities are equipped with a smoke detector. The act of tampering with any smoke detector or fire safety equipment, or the sounding of a false fire alarm, is a criminal offense. These offenses are punishable by up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $5,000, and/or imposed sanctions through the conduct process.

The residence halls are equipped with automatic sprinkler systems. These sprinklers are provided for your safety and the safety of those around you. Do not tamper with or hang items from/near the sprinklers or pipes as it is a fire code violation and may cause the sprinklers to malfunction. Residents who tamper with the sprinkler system may be subject to disciplinary action and/or damage fees.

Malicious abuse of fire equipment may result in the immediate removal of the individual(s) involved. False activation of fire alarms/pull stations within residence halls may be billed to the members of the entire community when the responsible individuals do not take responsibility for their actions. False alarms take the Juneau Fire Department away from real fires.

Immediately report any malfunctioning fire equipment or smoke detectors to your Residence Life staff. Do what is reasonable to mitigate setting off the detectors. Residents who are found to have set off an alarm by participating in a prohibited activity are subject to the student conduct process. 

Fire Safety Guidelines

To comply with local and state codes and to observe prudent safety precautions, Student Housing will enforce the following fire safety regulations:

• See the Prohibited Items section for items not allowed due to fire safety.
• Open flames, including candles, incense, kerosene lamps or stoves, and other similar items are not permitted in any unit. Jar candles may be placed on electric candle warmers, though residents should not leave the warmer unattended or plugged in for extended periods.
• Smoke detectors are not to be covered or blocked.
• Tampering with the wiring or components of the fire alarm system is not permitted.
• Fire extinguishers are not to be removed from their proper locations, including the wall-mounted extinguishers in apartments, or to be discharged except in the event of a fire emergency.
• Do not tamper with fire safety equipment, including smoke and heat detectors, pull-boxes, alarms and sirens, sprinkler heads, extinguishers, or fire panels.
• Fire doors are to be kept closed at all times except in the event of fire emergency. Fire exits, including foyers at each end of residence hall corridors, may not be blocked with any furniture or objects. They must remain clean and empty at all times.
• Nothing is allowed to fully or partially block, even partially, any means of egress, including doorways and windows, including but not limited to, decorations or non-university issued curtains.
• Furniture placed in front of windows must not be higher than will allow for access to the window sill and for individuals to easily climb over the furniture to escape through the window.
• Safety signs and markings are not to be tampered with or defaced. 
• Scarves and fabric may not be placed over lamps or paper lanterns.
• Furniture must not rest against radiator heaters. Wooden furniture such as desks or dressers should be kept at least 4 inches from these heaters.
• Plush furniture, draperies, bedding, books, paper items, and other more flammable objects and furnishings should be kept 6 inches from heaters.
• Posters, artwork, photos, and other flammable paper decorations should cover no more than one third of a room's total wall space.
• Entering surfaces such as roofs, fire escapes, terraces, balconies or ledges above the first floor is strictly prohibited, except in emergencies. Similarly, climbing up the side of the pavilion, balconies, buildings, or fire escapes by means other than the intended staircases meant for safe access is prohibited. 

Grills

Residents in the Main Housing Complex may use personal grills outside of their unit provided they abide by the following safety guidelines. Charcoal grills, smokers, or any gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas-fired stove or similar device should be used safely - no less than 15 feet from any structure, including roof overhangs. Electric grills are exempt from this distance requirement; however, please note that smoke allowed to enter into the unit from the porch area may set off the fire sensors in the entry areas. Propane tanks are not to be stored inside the unit or within 15 feet of any residential unit.

Guests and Visitation

Residents are welcome to invite visitors and guests to campus housing. All visitors must be accompanied by a resident while they are present in the Housing community. Guests or visitors may not loiter in Housing unattended and may be asked to leave if found without their host. 

Residents hosting these guests or visitors are personally responsible for their actions. As such, guests and visitors are expected to abide by all University regulations and departmental guidelines and may be asked to leave Housing if they violate any of these standards. A guest without a host will be considered an ‘unauthorized guest’ and be asked to leave.

• Residents may not have guests under the age of 18 in Housing unless they are accompanied by their parent and/or legal guardian.
  • A family member is able to spend the night with the host as long as they are above 16 years of age and there is written permission from the parent and/or legal guardian. 
• Overnight guests are expected to stay in their host’s bedroom, so as not to limit use of the common spaces. An individual may not be an overnight guest for more than a total of 10 nights within an academic semester, regardless of who the guest’s host may be.
• Long-term guests who have stayed beyond the limits established for overnight guests will be considered “squatters” or unauthorized tenants. Resident hosts in violation of the guest or overnight guest policies may lose their privilege to host guests and, in the case of “squatters”, have their housing agreement terminated.
• If a roommate/suitemate feels uncomfortable with a guest staying in their unit, Housing will prioritize the needs of the roommate(s) over the guest, and may remove the guest(s). Hosts and guests should consider how extended visits affect everyone and work together with other residents to set guidelines and expectations during the stay. 
• Guest behavior in common areas including at events and programs is expected to be courteous, respectful, and adhere to Housing policies. If a guest’s behavior in shared spaces creates discomfort among residents, guests may be asked to leave with assistance from Student Housing staff.

Keys

Each resident is assigned a unit key and a mailbox key upon arrival and are expected to be responsible for any keys issued to them. Lost or misplaced keys must be reported to Housing immediately so a recore can be issued.  

Replacement charges, which often include not only cutting of a new key but of re-coring all locks in an apartment or suite that the lost key can access, are listed below:

Keys and key cards are the property of the UAS; duplication and unauthorized possession of University keys are prohibited. Additionally, only authorized lock hardware may be installed on University property. All others will be removed.

Students in possession of unauthorized keys/key cards will go through the conduct process. Fines for possession of unauthorized keys or failure to turn in keys at the end of one's residency term will be applied to the student account.

Lockouts

Residents are expected to have their Whale Card and unit key with them at all times. Residents locked out of a residence hall will be asked for identification before being let back into the building or their unit. Residents repeatedly locked out of their unit, may need to meet with a member of Housing.

Residents' Responsibilities with ID Cards

Residents will need a Whale Card, or UAS student identification card, for building access, laundry system use, and to checkout items at Housing Desk locations. These ID cards are considered keys and should be treated as such Housing residents' cards provide them with access to areas of Housing that may not be accessible to every resident or to other UAS non-resident students. These ID cards also allow users to load money to the Whalebucks account assigned to the card. Residents are not allowed to let others use their ID cards and should report lost or stolen cards as soon as possible to protect the security of the Housing community, as well as to protect the funds they have loaded onto the card. 

Abandoned Property

Any personal items left in a unit after a resident moves out will be considered abandoned. Any resident who leaves abandoned items in a unit may be billed for any cleaning, shipping, and/or removal costs. .

Items left in bedroom/common areas following mid-year departures that are not reported to Housing will be assumed to be  the property of the current resident if not reported to Residence Life within 15 days.

Ceilings

Items may not be hung from or attached to ceilings. Residents may not mount anything across ceilings, even if the physical mount points are on walls. It is important not to tamper with sprinkler heads as the damages associated with damage caused would be the financial responsibility of the resident. Always keep at least 18 inches from sprinkler heads.

Damages to Assigned Bedroom / Unit

Residents are fiscally responsible for any damage to their assigned living space. Excessive damage to a room or residential space may result in loss of housing eligibility.  

Damages to Common Areas Within Units

The resident(s) responsible for the damages will be charged. If staff is unable to determine responsibility, the replacement or repair costs will be split between all residents of the suite or apartment and assessed accordingly. Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests, so damages caused by non-residents will be charged to the resident who was hosting the individual(s) who caused the damage. Residents are encouraged to report such damages to Student Housing staff when they occur.

Damages to Exterior Spaces

Any resident found to be responsible for damages to or defacement of common areas such as lobbies, porches, the exterior of buildings, or any structures or grounds on university property will be charged costs accordingly.

Decoration 

Residents may personalize their room within established guidelines. Residents may not utilize nails, screws, or tacks to hang decorations on their walls. Any damage caused by adhesive material, nails, or screws will result in damage charges. No decorations may be attached to the ceiling or near fire equipment; nor can they block vents, peepholes, and/or windows.Decorations may not be visible outside of the unit.

Residents are not permitted to make any permanent alterations to their unit.

Any organic materials used for holiday decorations (e.g. pumpkins/jack-o-lanterns) must be disposed of in a timely manner to avoid damage due to decay and may not be placed outside rooms, in hallways, or outside apartments, as they attract rodents and wildlife. 

Prohibited Items

Some items are not allowed in Housing due to fire-safety, state or federal law, or university regulation. Please note this is not a complete list. If you have questions in regards to any items you wish to bring, please reach out to Residence Life Professional Staff.

Non-allowed items may be confiscated and conduct or legal action may be taken against residents who bring non-allowed items onto Student Housing property. The University reserves the right to confiscate certain items that pertain to safety immediately without prior notice to the resident.

Room Changes

Room changes are not generally permitted during the course of each semester with minor exception.

Room Swap Day

On the third Wednesday of both the fall and spring semester, residents will have the opportunity to participate in Room Swap Day. This is the time each semester for a student to request a unit change. Advertising will provide additional instructions for students to make their unit request. 

Administrative Room Changes & Consolidation

The University reserves the right to reassign residents to another comparable unit when the unit is no longer fully occupied, when premises are unsuitable for residence, or when it is deemed necessary for health, safety, financial, or disciplinary reasons.

Room Change Request Process

Before approval is granted, roommates experiencing conflict are expected to actively engage in formal conflict mediation with a Resident Advisor (RA) and to make a genuine attempt to uphold compromises and agreements for at least a two week period of time. After this, a resident can ask their RA or a professional staff member for further assistance. 

Unathorized Room Changes

Any unauthorized room change will result in the student going through the conduct process.

Smoke-Free/Tobacco-Free Campus

The university is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its students, employees, and visitors, by prohibiting tobacco use and smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes and similar products, within its campuses and facilities. This includes all rooms/apartments and public areas.

Smoking or carrying any lit smoking device, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, kreteks, bidis, incense, and other inhalable burning substances, is prohibited. Using smokeless tobacco or tobacco-containing products is also prohibited in all residential facilities.

Residents over the age of 19 may store their tobacco products in rooms/apartments, but cannot use them on campus. Pursuant to AS 11.75.105, it is illegal of anyone under the age of 19 to possess and/or use tobacco or vape products.  

Staff Access to Residential Units

Housing will give notice before entering a unit whenever possible, however the University reserves the right to enter any premises to inspect; to make essential, preventative, or routine repairs or improvement; to supply necessary or agreed-upon services; to exhibit the premises to laborers or contractors; or as is otherwise necessary for the operation/protection of the premises or persons therein. Under certain circumstances, residential facility staff or University officials may enter residential facility living spaces. Such circumstances include but are not limited to the following:

• In an emergency or when it is suspected that a room occupant’s or the community’s safety is in jeopardy.
• When there is reason to believe that a University policy is being violated.
• In response to a work order, for scheduled or emergency maintenance, or for inspections.
• When other community members’ rights are being violated (e.g., an alarm clock or stereo is making sounds and no one is answering the door).
• To conduct health, safety, and welfare inspections. 

Staff Entry Process

When entering a unit, university staff will knock and announce themselves multiple times prior to entering. If not met at the door by the resident(s), staff will continue to announce themselves upon entering the unit. 

Please note that staff may not respond to verbal consent from the resident to "come in" and will wait at the door until the resident opens the door. This is done to avoid any miscommunication as it can be very hard to clearly hear a verbal response from behind a closed door.

Unannounced Entry

Authorized Residence Life Staff or Facilities Services personnel may enter the unit without notice when necessary for the safety of the student or other occupants of housing units, for the purpose of emergency maintenance services or emergency safety inspections, or when there is reason to believe that the terms and conditions of the Housing Agreement are being violated and the residents are not willingly granting the staff entrance after they have announced themselves and their intention to enter. 

Room Searches

Any search of a room or apartment will be carried out only with reasonable cause and with explicit authorization of a professional staff member. Should such a search be necessary, an attempt will be made to have the resident present at the time of the search. If the resident is not present, they will be informed of the action as soon as possible following the search. 

Health & Safety Inspectgions

Each semester, Residence Life staff inspect every unit on campus to identify and address any health, safety, sanitation, and maintenance issues that might be present. There are several reasons for these inspections:

• To ensure residents maintain the condition of their living environment.
• To help prevent pest infestations, damage, and other issues that impact health and safety as well as the quality of life for all on-campus residents.
• To help maintain the condition of our residential facilities. Our department understands concerns about privacy. However, we believe these inspections are a necessary measure and prove beneficial to all current and future residents in our facilities. It is perfectly acceptable for your apartment to look “lived in''; however, staff will be looking to see that no health and safety concerns exist.

Residence Life student and professional staff will enter each unit after providing notice. 

You do not have to be present for your unit’s inspection. Staff will notify residents that they have completed the health and safety check. 

Please note: Our staff will not be opening cabinets or drawers in any room; however, staff will be inspecting all Residence Life provided appliances. This includes, but is not limited to, refrigerators, microwaves, stoves/ovens, dishwashers, washers, and dryers.

If any policy violations or health and safety issues are identified, Residence Life staff will document these issues and communicate corrective measures that need to be taken. Policy violations and the like must be corrected within a time determined by staff—typically 24 to 48 hours following the room/apartment inspection.

Bicycles

Bicycle racks provided outside of Banfield Hall, John Pugh Hall, the Housing Lodge, and Glacier Building are the only exterior Housing locations approved for bicycle storage.  Apartment residents have the option of keeping their bicycles in the storage room of their unit.  Bicycles are not permitted to be stored on apartment porches, on the Banfield Hall entry bridge, anywhere within Banfield Hall, or John Pugh Hall. 

Residents may choose to store a bicycle on campus. Note that all liability associated with bicycle ownership remains with the bicycle owner. Residents may store their bicycle over Winter Break provided that they are a Spring resident. Bicycles in non-designated spaces or those that are deemed to be abandoned will be managed according to the abandoned property policy.

Motor-driven cycle, or e-bikes, are not subject to the same rules of the road as a traditional bicycle in the state of Alaska. E-bikes riders must have an operator's license (Motor Vehicles § 28.90.990). E-bikes are not permitted in the residence halls or apartments. There is a place for residents to store their e-bikes at the Main Housing Complex/Banfield bike rack. E-bikes cannot be stored at the JPH bike rack due to proximity to the building.

All bikes, including e-bikes, need to be registered with Housing through the residents housing portal. 

Parking Policy

Allowable Vehicles

Allowable vehicles for parking at Student Housing include non-commercial automobiles and motorcycles.

Recreational Vehicles & Trailers

Residents are not allowed to have RV’s, ATV’s, Snow Machines, or other similar vehicles stored on campus. Residents who temporarily need to bring a trailer to campus should contact Residence Life prior to the trailer’s arrival to ensure that a plan is in place for proper use and timely removal of the trailer. Non-allowed vehicles found to be parked on the Housing lot may be fined and/or towed. 

Parking Spaces

All parking spaces atop University Drive in the housing complex require a parking permit; therefore, each allowable vehicle must be registered and permitted. As a courtesy, residents are eligible to register one allowable vehicle for no additional charge as part of their Housing Agreement.

Parking Registration

Residents are required to register their vehicle through their housing portal. Once registered, the registration is good for the entire academic year from August to July provided the individual registering the vehicle continues to be a resident within the Housing community. A permit becomes invalid for use if an individual is no longer a current resident. Permits may be re-used for more than one year provided the resident continues to submit a parking registration form annually and maintains active residency on campus.

Permit Placement

The permit decal should be placed in the lower passenger-side corner of the windshield, visible for staff inspection.

Permit Fraud

Individuals found to possess an invalid or stolen permit on their windshield, or residents found to have given or lent their permit to the driver of an unregistered vehicle may go through the conduct process.

Parking Violations

Motorcycles

Street-legal, licensed motorcycles may be registered as the one vehicle per resident. Motorcycle use on premises is limited to personal transportation purposes only. Excessive noise from repeated revving of the engine is not permitted as it disturbs other residents. Use of the parking lot and driveways for trick riding, that may be considered recreational use of the motorcycle, is prohibited.

Parking Lot and Driveway Guidelines

Motor vehicles are not permitted to be operated or parked on campus malls, sidewalks, and lawns. The following vehicles may be operated on campus malls, sidewalks and lawns without special approval by Facilities Services or Residence Life:

• Emergency vehicles (police, fire, medical, etc.)
• Approved vehicles for handicap use
• Certain maintenance and operating vehicles
• Snow removal and grass cutting equipment
• Mail, fuel, and commercial delivery vehicles

Student-owned vehicles may not park up on sidewalks, on the walkways between apartment buildings, or on the access road to the rear of Banfield Hall or John Pugh Hall unless they have gained approval from Housing.

Specially-marked spaces are reserved with posted signs, including Housing vehicle spaces, maintenance vehicle spaces, and handicap spaces. Residents and their guests may not park along curbs, on grass, or on the street anywhere in the housing complex. Additionally, vehicles may not be parked in front of dumpster sheds or in the areas marked off with diagonal yellow lines. Fines will be assessed to drivers who park inappropriately.

All residents, staff and guests are expected to abide by posted speed limit signs. The parking lot area experiences high pedestrian traffic, so it is important to proceed slowly through the parking lot area. Failure to follow the directional flow of the parking lot is considered a moving violation.

Inoperable Vehicles

Student Housing reserves the right to request that residents demonstrate their vehicles are operational by having them start their vehicle and drive it, without mechanical assistance, to be relocated to a different parking spot. Vehicles have to be operational to be registered and parked in the Housing lot. If a vehicle is determined to not be in operational condition, the registrant needs to have the vehicle removed. Residents may work with the Director of  Residence Life to establish a plan of action with deadlines for repairs to be made to avoid unnecessary fines.

Vehicle Repair & Maintenance

Major repairs and service of a personal vehicle (oil changes) is not permitted in campus parking areas. Spilling of oil, lubricants, antifreeze, or other motor vehicle fluids creates a hazard. Wrongful fluid disposal in also prohibited

Abandoned Vehicles

Vehicles left in the Housing complex parking lots located at 4300 University Drive for more than 7 days without being registered to a current resident may be considered abandoned and will be towed from the premises. The charges incurred will become the responsibility of the individual who registered it with Residence Life, or if unregistered, the vehicle's DMV registered owner. For special parking circumstances, see the Housing Desk locations about temporary short-term guest permits.

Vehicle Damage or Accidents

Report all vehicle accidents, losses, or vandalism to the Housing Desk locations or to the Resident Advisor On-Duty. Staff will assist residents with documentation of situations and/or with contacting local law enforcement. The University assumes no liability for loss or damage to vehicles parked on the University campus.

Scooters, Skateboards and Roller Skates

Non-motorized transportation devices, such as scooters, skateboards and roller-skates, as well as bicycles and unicycles, may use the Housing sidewalks, walkways and campus trails provided they are being used safely for personal transportation use, in a manner that is non-threatening to pedestrian traffic and is not a disturbance/nuisance to the Housing community.

Micro-mobility vehicles, including e-scooters, e-skateboards, etc, are not permitted in the residence halls or apartments. There is a place for residents to store their e-bikes at the Main Housing Complex/Banfield bike rack. E-bikes cannot be stored at the JPH bike rack due to proximity to the building.

Sidewalks, Walkways and Campus Trails

Unauthorized motorized vehicles are prohibited on Housing sidewalks, walkways, and campus trails. Authorized use includes University personnel, law enforcement or Fire Department, and other safety personnel and crisis responders. Temporary authorized access may be granted upon request for those moving into or out of units or for special circumstances, i.e. for moving large items, or for accommodation to assist with accessibility difficulties. Staff will work to make these areas reasonably accessible during these times, provided that this use does not interfere with safety personnel access.

Weapons Policy

To maintain a secure environment, Housing has established a policy governing the possession, storage, and use of weapons on campus.

Firearms or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited within all student housing facilities. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Firearms
• Tasers
• Paintball guns, air guns, pellet guns, BB guns
• Ammunition
• Knives and blades longer than 2.5 inches that were not designed for kitchen use
• Martial arts weapons and swords
• Bows, crossbows, and similar hunting implements
• Other objects commonly understood to be designed as hunting equipment

UAS Housing recognizes the interest of residents who may have weapons, for hunting, target shooting, etc. and provides guidelines by which residents can register and secure their firearms and weapons on-site through our established security process.This is only available to residents with an active housing assignment. 

• Any weapon(s) must be documented, registered, and approved through the housing portal before it can be brought to campus. If approved by Housing, the weapon(s) can then be brought to the Housing Lodge and stored in the secured weapons facility within a weapons locker. 
  • Failure to register the weapon(s) or to have it in an insured location will result in the resident going through the conduct process and a potential police report being made.
  • Please note that the resident must provide their own key‐operated padlock.
• Residents are allowed to store no more than five (5) total firearms or other weapons in the storage lockers.
• Semi-automatic rifles (automatically reloads after each shot) and Automatic weapons (continuously fires when the trigger is held down) are not considered appropriate firearms to be stored in University secured storage for the purpose of hunting and/or recreational target shooting.
• Weapons checkout request forms must be completed and submitted through the housing portal, at least one full business day before you wish to check out your weapon. 
  • This includes a resident wishing to check out their weapon(s) to clean it. Housing does not offer a space to clean a weapon, so this must take place off campus. 
• Any violation of this policy may result in the resident going through conduct and losing the ability to store their weapon on-campus. 
• A staff member of the department reserves the right to deny access to residents deemed unfit to manage their weapon, such as in states of inebriation or agitation. The University also reserves the right to turn over weapons to the police in following situations:
  • if they are abandoned
  • if the agreement has been violated
  • if the resident has had significant conduct issues which have been addressed through the conduct process.
• The University accepts no responsibility of the owner, and accommodation for weapons upkeep is outlined in the above policy. Residents store weapons in campus storage at their own risk. Damages or losses caused by water, fire, or other events will not be reimbursed by UAS.

Permanent Removal of Weapon and Abandoned Weapons

If a weapon will be removed from campus permanently, the weapons agreement must be formally terminated. Unclaimed weapons left in lockers after the student has checked out of housing will be secured and disposed of appropriately. Weapons found in unauthorized locations on campus will be secured pending conduct proceedings.

Fireworks, incendiary devices, explosives, tranquilizer guns, and brass knuckles cannot be brought to campus under any circumstances. Disciplinary action will be taken against any resident found to be in violation of this rule, up to and including probationary status, removal from housing, expulsion from the university, or legal action through coordination with local law enforcement.