Prohibited Items, Including Pets, Electric Bicycles and Scooters

Prohibited Items in College Residential Spaces and Outdoor Community Spaces

  • Flammable liquids (e.g. bottles of propane gas, gas for grills, lighter fluid, dangerous chemicals, etc.)
  • Propane grills
  • Candles, incense, wax burners/melters, or any other open flame/heating devices, regardless of wick or condition of wick and purpose
  • Draperies, tapestries, other fabric textiles, posters, and other flammable materials are not allowed on ceilings, covering any lights, or more than approximately 50% of the walls in any room. 
  • Tents, tarps, and canopies
  • Hoverboards
  • Excessive garbage resulting in unsanitary conditions
  • Any items (e.g. shoes, sports equipment, welcome mats, skateboards, etc.) in hallways or points of ingress or egress

Pets

Unapproved animals are prohibited in all College residences, with the sole exception of fish in bowls or in tanks that do not exceed 10 gallons. Violators of this policy will be referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Repeated or continued violations of this policy may result in penalties to available housing options during future selection processes.

Any student or living unit found with a pet will have 7 days to remove the animal from campus. If they are unable to remove the animal within the given 7 day period, they must produce a plan for rehoming the animal (taking it home over the next break period, having a family member pick it up, etc.) and present that plan in writing to the Associate Director of Housing Operations and Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Please note that whether a plan for rehoming or removal has been presented or not, after the 7 day period the student or living unit will be charged $100/day for every day the animal remains in residence. This fee can only be suspended or delayed at the discretion of the Associate Director of Housing Operations or the Director of Residential Life. The student or living unit will also be charged any additional fees associated with additional cleaning and sanitizing, as well as replacement furniture costs.

Electric Bicycle and Electric Scooter Policy

The College seeks to promote the safe use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) on campus while reducing fire, life-safety and property risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and electric mobility devices in residential facilities.

Definitions

Electric Bicycle (E-Bike): A bicycle equipped with an electric motor and rechargeable battery that provides propulsion assistance.

Electric Scooter (E-Scooter): A stand-up or seated scooter powered by an electric motor and rechargeable battery.

Battery-Powered Mobility Device: Any personal transportation device powered by a rechargeable battery, including e-bikes and e-scooters. This policy does not apply to mobility devices used as accommodations under applicable disability laws unless otherwise specified by the College.

Permitted Use

  1. E-bikes and e-scooters may be used on campus in accordance with all applicable laws, traffic regulations, and College policies.
  2. Operators must exercise reasonable care and yield to pedestrians.
  3. Riders are encouraged to wear helmets and other appropriate safety equipment.

Storage Requirements

  1. E-bikes and e-scooters may not be stored inside residence halls, student apartments, houses owned or operated by the College or any other residential facility.
  2. E-bikes and e-scooters may not be stored in:
    • Student rooms or suites;
    • Hallways, stairwells, lounges, common areas or entryways;
    • Mechanical rooms, storage rooms or utility spaces;
    • Any location that obstructs exits, accessibility routes or emergency egress.
  3. E-bikes and e-scooters must be secured at outdoor bicycle racks or in other designated outdoor storage areas approved by the College.

Battery Storage and Charging Prohibition

  1. Batteries for e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices may not be charged inside any residential facility.
  2. Batteries may not be stored inside residence halls, student apartments, College-owned houses, or other residential spaces, regardless of whether the battery is attached to the device. Removal of a battery from a device does not exempt it from this policy.
  3. Extension cords, power strips, and electrical outlets within residential facilities may not be used to charge batteries for e-bikes, e-scooters or similar devices.

Safety Requirements

  1. Users are responsible for maintaining their devices in safe operating condition.
  2. Damaged, modified, recalled or malfunctioning batteries and devices are prohibited on College property.
  3. Any battery showing signs of overheating, swelling, leaking, smoking or other damage must be reported immediately to Campus Safety.

College Rights and Enforcement

  1. The College reserves the right to remove or relocate improperly stored e-bikes, e-scooters or batteries when necessary to address safety concerns or policy violations.
  2. Devices or batteries found in violation of this policy may be confiscated pending student conduct review.
  3. Individuals who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action under applicable College policies and procedures.
  4. The College is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to devices stored at outdoor bicycle racks or designated storage areas.

Exceptions

Requests for reasonable accommodations related to disabilities should be directed to the Office of Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS). Approved accommodations may require alternative storage or charging arrangements consistent with applicable law and safety requirements.