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.
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 and may not use their host’s ID to access campus facilities.
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) 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 Community Assistant (CA) or Coordinator of Residential Engagement (CRE) 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 17 are not permitted to stay overnight, unless they are the sibling of the host student.
If it is determined that a guest’s stay is for the purpose of taking up residence, the student host may be charged restitution, face a student conduct charge and/or the guest may be restricted from further entry into the residence hall or campus grounds. Similarly, a guest may not have multiple, consecutive hosts 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 visit Campus Security in Pepin Hall for a temporary parking pass, 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 or violate policy may be required to leave campus and their host may face student conduct charges.
Students are asked to report suspicious or uninvited visitors to Campus Security at 973/408-3379.
- The University reserves the right to deny access to any guest(s) without advance notice.
- Overnight guest(s) with cars are required to visit Campus Security at the Guard Booth (Lancaster Road entrance to campus) to purchase a temporary parking pass in order to park overnight on campus.
- Guest(s) who violate policy or cause disturbances may be asked to leave campus and the student host may face student conduct charges.
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
Commuter students are permitted to host guests on campus.
During the guests’ time on campus, the commuter student (host) is responsible for the conduct of their guest(s) and informing their guest(s) of University policy and procedures.
If entering a residence hall, commuter students must be hosted by a residential student. Commuters can not host guests in the residence halls.
The University reserves the right to deny access to any guest(s) without advance notice.
Commuters with cars are required to visit Campus Security in Pepin Hall for a temporary parking pass, if staying overnight in a residence hall as a guest.
Guest(s) who violate policy or cause disturbances 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 Campus Security at 973/408-3379.
Guest Policy at Student Organization Events
- When events are open to the public as stated on the event request form, events will be evaluated for security needs by The Office of Student Engagement.
If an event requires a pre-registration form, the event planner must meet with a Student Engagement staff member to create the online registration form
Every non-Drew individual must sign up on the event registration form; this includes alumni and individuals who are not currently enrolled students
Pre-registration forms will be closed a minimum of 48 hours prior to an event.
When a Drew student is permitted to bring a guest to an event, all guests must be registered with the sponsoring group
If guests are staying on campus overnight, the Residence Life guest registration form must also be completed
Any student and/or guest at an event who is visibly intoxicated, may be removed from the event at the discretion of the University staff on site.
Students and/or guests may encounter appropriate sanctioning.
If a student or guest is asked to leave an event, their guest or student host must also exit the event.
Students and/or guests may encounter appropriate sanctioning.