Noise Policy

It is expected that students will monitor the level of noise which they are producing and/or which is emitted from their rooms. This includes personal noise as well as noise produced by audio equipment. Excessive noise which interferes with the normal activities of others (sleep, study and conversation) or the normal functioning of the College (classes, conferences and residential programs) will not be permitted. Speakers are not to be played through open -windows or on the exterior of residential units. Regardless of whether or not a complaint comes from another resident, the Residence Life Staff and/or Security will determine when noise levels are excessive (see Code of Social Responsibility, page 62). Irresponsible use of audio equipment could result in the denial of the privilege of having audio equipment on campus. Failure to effectively monitor noise could result in appropriate judicial action.

The following are the basic expectations of the all-campus noise policy. These minimums apply to each residential community, although any community’s hours may be extended.

All-Campus Hours

1. Courtesy Hours: 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week
   For 24-hours-a-day, noise should not interfere with others’ need to study, sleep or relax in their private room. During this time, if a person makes a reasonable request for others to lower their noise, it should be met by a reasonable response.
2. Study Hours: 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
   A person should be able to study in his/her room or a study lounge without the noise of others interfering.
3. Quiet Hours: 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday
   During this time, noise should be kept at a minimum. Group discussions should take place in lounges or in private rooms. A person should be able to sleep without the noise of others interfering.
4. Weekend Hours: 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday
   During this time, noise should be kept at a minimum. Group discussions should take place in lounges or in private rooms and all parties should be closed down. A person should be able to sleep without the noise of others interfering.

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