The following regulations and policies have been adopted for the residence halls at Drury University and are part of the contract between the university and the residents of the halls. Harmonious residential living at Drury University requires respect for the property and supervisory personnel of the university. It also demands respect for the property, privacy and academic pursuits of fellow residents. To help foster and encourage an atmosphere of respect and cooperation, the following regulations are in effect and are a part of the contract between the university and the residents and guests of the halls.
1. Campus housing is available to full-time day school students and graduate students aged 17+.
2. The student agrees to abide by the laws of the State of Missouri and the ordinances of the City of Springfield.
3. Illegal use, trafficking, and possession of alcohol, drugs, and paraphernalia are forbidden. Please refer to the alcohol and drug policies in the Community Standards Handbook for details.
4. Weapons of any kind are not permitted on the university campus.
5. Gambling is not permitted on the university campus.
6. Pets (except fish) are not permitted in campus housing. A minimum $150.00 fine will automatically be charged to your student account for allowing animals in your residence.
7. Candles (with wicks), incense, fireworks, etc., pose possible fire hazards and are prohibited in university campus housing.
8. The following electrical appliances are permitted: coffeemakers, air popcorn poppers and toasters. Sunderland, Wallace, and apartment residents may bring an additional minifridge (up to 4.3 cubic feet per room). Hot plates, microwaves, refrigerators, crock pots, instapots, air fryers, toaster ovens, George Foreman Grills, space heaters, or any other appliance with open coils are not allowed. Microwaves and refrigerator/freezers are provided in each residence hall suite.
9. Each student is responsible for bringing their own TV/streaming devices. Satellite dishes are not permitted.
10. Quiet hours should be observed from 11 p.m. until 9 a.m. Courtesy hours should be observed 24 hours per day. Noise must be maintained at levels where they will not infringe upon the study or sleep habits of others.
11. Tacks, nails, and tape will damage walls, paint and woodwork. Suspend items using Command 3M products and use university-provided bulletin boards to hang items.
12. University furniture should remain intact, and mirrors, bulletin boards, etc., should remain attached to walls. All university furniture must remain in the assigned unit. Additional couches and beds are prohibited.
13. Rooms should be kept locked when not occupied. The university accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged articles.
14. Loss of key will cost a minimum of $50 for replacement key and core. Charges are based on current market value.
15. Student Affairs Staff and maintenance/custodial/technology services personnel will inspect rooms and conduct health and safety checks in all residential rooms and facilities periodically for damages and policy violations/safety concerns/work orders/ after a resident moves out. They also reserve the right to enter the privacy of a student’s room or living facility in case of emergency (such as fire, health emergencies), and probable violation of university policy, etc.
16. Pre-existing damage to your room should be reported to Facilities immediately upon discovery. Residents will be held individually responsible for any damage done to their rooms and may be held collectively responsible for any other damage occurring to individual rooms or campus housing facilities. Rooms and common areas must be kept clean by the residents. Public area damages will be assessed as needed and charged to appropriate accounts.
17. Individuals are personally responsible for upholding university policy in all university housing facilities and will be held personally accountable should violations occur. Residents are held responsible for their guests.
18. Residents and guests may visit in secured main lounges 24 hours a day. Residents and guests may visit each other’s rooms only during approved open hours. Overnight guests must be registered with the Residence Life staff. Refer to Community Standards Handbook for details.
19. No one may move in or out of campus housing without the approval of the Housing office. Approval is granted first through the Housing office and then it is referred to the Dean of Students. Residents may not sublease units.
20. Drury is a tobacco-free campus. Individuals who use tobacco and nicotine products on campus may be subject to judicial sanctions. See Drury University Tobacco-Free policy for more information.
21. Tampering with fire alarm systems, alarm pull stations, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and safety equipment is prohibited. Discharging or tampering with safety equipment will result in a fine. All students are expected to evacuate facilities during emergency alarms and comply with the requests of university personnel. Students will be fined for non-compliance and may be evicted from campus housing for interfering with safety and security procedures.
22. University rooms and public areas are not to be used as a location for the operation of any business or enterprise; the sale of any services or products. Residents may not use university housing facilities for a commercial purpose or solicit within the buildings. Violations are reported to the Dean of Students office.
23. Students may not work on or wash motorized vehicles on the premises.
24. Residence halls are closed over Winter Break and Spring Break. Students may stay with special permission from the Housing office. A nightly fee will be charged to the student account for break housing, unless the student’s permanent address is 250 miles or further from campus.
25. Additional policies available at
www.drury.edu/communitystandards.