The following information is a brief overview of the rules and responsibilities for Summer College participants. Students will receive more detailed information in their “House Rules” booklet.

Nightly check-in

Nightly check-in times are 11:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 am on Friday and Saturday. Residence staff members will conduct an evening check to be sure you are in your building. Missing the nightly check in, or other violations of residence hall rules, can result in dismissal from the program or having to be in your room starting at 7:30 pm each night.

If you want to go to bed before night check (i.e., request an "early bed check"), please contact your check-in coordinator before 9:00 pm, or your Residential Community Advisor (RCA) between 9:00 pm and 10:15 pm. Requests for early bed check cannot be accommodated after 10:15 pm.

Room condition

During your stay on campus, you'll be responsible for the physical condition of your room and its furnishings. If your visitors damage property belonging to the university, or if items are lost from the room, it is your responsibility.

You will be responsible for cleaning your own room and exchanging the bed linens weekly, and for making sure your room is clean when you check out.

If something in your room is not working properly, report it to your service center, and Campus Life facilities staff members will make the repair.

Condition of common areas

Building custodians clean lounges and bathrooms, but please clean up after yourself in common areas. Furnishings in common areas are for the use of all residents and should not be removed. The university considers appropriation of such furnishings for personal use as theft.

Personal property

Always be sure to lock your room when you leave it; there are occasional thefts of computers and other personal property. Make sure your parents' insurance policy covers your valuables and that serial numbers, descriptions, etc., are recorded in your files. The university is not responsible for loss of personal property.

Noise

Noise should be reduced at 7:30 pm to be conducive to studying. Quiet hours are in effect from the nightly check-in time until 8:00 am.

Guests

On weekdays, you may host two guests in your room per occupant. Guests must vacate your room by nightly check in.

You are not permitted to have overnight guests on week nights (Sunday through Thursday). You may request permission to entertain one overnight guest of the same gender on a weekend night (Friday and Saturday night only). Please contact the residential staff member on your floor at least 48 hours in advance. You must also obtain consent from your roommate(s).

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in Cornell buildings and residence halls. Outside smoking is permitted 25 feet from any building. Please be aware that New York State law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from purchasing tobacco.

Alcohol and other drugs

Alcohol and drugs are prohibited under all circumstances. Violations will be brought to the attention of the Cornell Police, and may result in expulsion from the program.