Purpose

The guest policy at Drew University creates a structure for students to host guests on campus, and 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 who are commuting or 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. Further, any type of violation of Drew University policy can harm the community’s ultimate goal of academic success.  The guidelines for visitation are grounded in this academic mission and are designed to balance a student’s responsibilities with individual and group needs.

University Actions Against Non-Students

Persons who are not students but who violate Federal, State, or local laws or University policies may be subject to arrest, immediately banned from campus and/or may have their campus visitation privileges revoked. Student hosts are responsible for the conduct of their guests and for informing their guests of University policies.  Hosts may be charged with the violation(s) of Daniel’s Dictionary that was committed by their guest(s) and/or for a violation of the University’s guest policy.

For students in family housing, the student is considered the resident, and their family members (spouse, partner, children, etc) are considered guests.

Residential Guest Policy

University housing is provided only for those students who have been assigned a room and have signed a housing agreement with the Housing Office. Other persons, including commuter students, have no right of entry into the residence halls, but are allowed entry by a sponsoring student. If a guest is to be present overnight, hosting students must register their guest at this link. Students should submit the form no later than 12 PM on the day before the guest’s intended arrival date. Unregistered guests and their hosts may be referred to the student conduct process for violation of guest policy.

Below are the guidelines for residential students’ guests. Any violation of these guidelines may result in the hosting student being referred to the student conduct process.

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 no later than 12 p.m. the day before the guest's arrival.  

Commuter Guest Policy

Guest Policy at Student Organization Events