The intent of this policy is to provide protection for the rights of each student while at the same time providing residential staff members and university officials the means to maintain and protect the educational environment and the safety of the community. Entry into and/or a room search of any student’s room, suite, or apartment may be conducted by Resident Assistants, Resident Directors or other university officials or personnel for the following reasons:
In addition to the above listed situations, a reasonable search of a student’s room that has been entered by a residential staff member and/or other university officials or personnel, may be conducted if, after entering the student’s room, the residential staff member or other official notices a clear violation of university policy. Searches are initiated by Student Affairs staff.