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Keys
In the interest of safety and security, residents are prohibited from giving their room key and/or access cards to anyone else to use. Keys are not to be duplicated under any circumstances. It is the responsibility of residents to report and pay for the replacement of any lost or stolen keys.
Maintenance
Housing & Residential Education Facilities Maintenance staff strives to provide the best living environment for all residents. The Maintenance staff and residents share responsibility to maintain all rooms and buildings. Your responsibilities include:
Maintaining the condition of your room and its contents,
Timely reporting of damages and concerns through the Maintenance Request system found on the Housing webpage
Arrangement of furniture and belongings to facilitate easy access by maintenance staff (bathroom cleanings, AC filter changes, etc.),
Restitution for damages to the physical area of your room (including the window and the exterior door).
Motorized Vehicle and Traffic Rules and Regulations
Motorcycles, mopeds, golf carts, other motorized vehicles or parts to a motorized vehicle may not be stored in the buildings at any time -including the period between semesters. These vehicles must be properly parked in a designated parking spot on campus, following parking rules and regulations.
Pets
Fish in aquariums limited to 10 gallons are the only pets allowed in on-campus housing. All other pets are prohibited, even to visit for a short time. Fish in aquariums are limited to 1 gallon on the St. Petersburg campus. Please see the Animals On-Campus policy for more information.
Posting/Advertising Materials
Any materials posted in common areas including outside of room /apartment doors, windows, hallways, lounges, kitchens, common areas, etc. are subject to approval by Housing & Residential Education staff. Materials posted inside rooms such as posters, pictures, etc. must be agreed upon by all roommate(s).
Housing & Residential Education Flier Approval Requirements:
Tampa: Please visit usf.edu/housing > Resources > Promotions & Reservations to access the Residence Hall Flier Approval Form. The form includes all current requirements.
St. Petersburg: Please visit https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/student-life/housing/index.aspx for more information.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are:
Sunday–Thursday from 10:00pm until 10:00am; Friday–Saturday from 12:00am to 12:00pm.
During these hours, residents are expected to refrain from excessive noise and other disruptive activities.
Non-designated quiet times are “courtesy hours.” Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. During these times, residents are expected to maintain reasonable volume levels including conversations in stairwells, slamming doors, and music volume. Students are expected to comply when a request is made by fellow residents or staff members regarding noise. During Reading Days/No Exam weeks and Finals Week, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect until the completion of the final exams period