Purpose
The visitation guest policy at Drew University creates a structure for residents to bring guests into their room/suite. In full support of the educational component of the mission of Drew University and the Office of Residence Life, we recognize that students living on campus are expected to view academic responsibilities as their primary goal. Therefore, an environment conducive to study takes precedence over socializing in the student’s residence on nights and weekends. The guidelines for visitation are grounded in this academic schedule mission and are designed to balance a student’s responsibilities with individual and groups group needs.
University housing is provided only for those students who have been assigned a room and have signed a housing agreement with the Housing, Conferences, and Hospitality Office. Other persons, or guests, have no right of entry into the residence halls, but are allowed entry by a sponsoring student.
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Policy
- Resident students are permitted to host two guests for up to 72 hours within a 2-week period.
- During their stay on campus, the resident (host) is responsible for the conduct of their guest(s) and for informing their guest(s) of University policy and procedures.
- Guest(s) are to be accompanied by their host at all times
This form can be obtained on the Residence Life webpage. The completed overnight guest registration form must bear the following information:
- Guest name, date of birth and vehicle license plate number (if guest has a vehicle that will be parked on campus)
- Dates(s) of guests stay
- Signature of roommate/suite mate(s)
- Host’s name, room/suite number/contact phone number (cell phone)
- Host’s signature
- All overnight guest(s) must be registered by 5:00 pm on the evening prior to their visit.
- All guest(s) must have the approval of all the residents of the room/suite. The host is expected to communicate with their roommate(s)/suitemate(s) 24 hours in advance of the guest(s)’ stay. If the roommate(s)/suitemate(s) do not approve and the guest(s) arrive, the roommate(s)/suitemate(s) reserve the right to contact a Resident Assistant/Desk Attendant to appeal the stay. Residence Life staff reserve the right to intervene if a roommate’s rights are not being observed.
- Guests who are under the age of 12 17 are not permitted to stay overnight, unless they are the siblings sibling of the host student.
- Hosts are responsible for the proper check-in and check-out of each guest.
- A student may have an overnight guest(s) in the residence hall for a maximum of three nights in any given two-week period. In unusual circumstance, a longer stay may be discussed with the Complex Residence Director of the complex. If it is determined that a guest’s stay is for the purpose of taking up residence, the student host may be charged restitution and , face a student conduct charges, while charge and/or the guest may be restricted from further entry into the residence hall or campus grounds.
- Guest(s) are to be accompanied at all times during their stay by the host.
- The maximum number of guests permitted is two per resident.
- Host students are responsible for the conduct of their guests and informing their guest of university policy and procedures Similarly, a guest may not have multiple, consecutive host for the purpose of taking up residency.
- The University reserves the right to deny access to any guest(s) without advance notice.
- Guest(s) with cars are required to stop in at visit the Department of Public Safety in Pepin Hall /Public Safety’s Office for a temporary parking permitpass, regardless of the time of their arrival or the duration of their stay.
- Guest(s) may not sleep overnight in a lounge. Guest(s) must sleep in their host’s room/suite.
- Guest(s) who are not properly registered may be asked to leave campus and their host may face student conduct charges.
- Students are asked to report suspicious or uninvited visitors to the Department of Public Safety at 973/408-3379.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOST TO MAKE SURE THEIR GUEST(S) IS REGISTERED CORRECTLY. Providing incorrect registration information will be considered a violation of policy by the host. Failure to register a guest may result in a fine. Visits by fellow students: Consideration must be given to the needs and rights of roommates. Residence Life staff reserve the right to intervene if a roommate’s rights are not being observed.
During Senior Week, underclass students who are the guests of graduating seniors may stay on campus but not in their own rooms. All rules above, apply to Senior Week guests, with the following additions.
Senior hosts must first notify the Office of Residence Life by emailing Reslife@drew.edu , indicating the senior host name, current senior building and room space, and who their guest(s) will be. Once Residence Life approves a Senior for guest(s), the senior may then fill out the Guest Registration form online http://www.drew.edu/reslife/guest-registration-form to receive final approval. All forms must be received by Residence Life by May 9th at 12:00 P.M.
Registering Your Guest(s)
Residents must register their guest(s) with the Office of Residence Life. Guest registration occurs online via the Residence Life website by completing the guest registration form. It must be completed by the resident who is hosting the guest. In emergencies, the Desk Attendant who is working in the complex where the resident resides can register the guest. Desk Attendants work Sunday through Thursday from 9pm to 12:30am and Friday and Saturday from 9pm to 2:30am. Residents must bring their guest to the Desk Attendant to complete the guest’s registration.
Desk Attendant desk can be located in the following areas:
- Tolley & Brown Residents: Tolley/Brown Main Entrance
- Welch & Holloway Residents: Welch Lobby
- Haselton, Baldwin, Eberhardt, and Riker Residents: Haselton Main Lobby
- Suites Residents: McLendon Lobby
- Hoyt and Asbury Residents: Hoyt Lobby
If the building in which the host resides does not have a Desk Attendant, the expectation is that the host will register their guest at the desk located in their complex and receive a guest pass. If the host and their guest(s) visit another complex, the guest pass will be accepted; there is no need to re-register with an additional complex.
During Senior Week, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SECTION IS UNDER REVIEW IN CONSULATION WITH RESIDENCE LIFE, PUBLIC SAFETY, STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND CLA STUDENT GOVERNMENT. CHANGES ARE INTENDED TO BE ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO SPRING SEMESTERGuests must check out at their normal time, and then stay in the room of the senior host. Any violation of Daniel’s Dictionary or the Guest policy will result in immediate removal of the guest and impede the senior host’s ability to participate in senior activities or Commencement.