Center, does not adhere to the community standards of the residential environment and is strictly prohibited, regardless of the length of stay.

Aquarium fish kept in containers not exceeding 10 gallons are permitted. The care and supervision of any permitted animal are solely the responsibility of its owner. If an animal is found to be neglected, the information will be shared with the appropriate authorities. If an unauthorized animal is found, your housing assignment will be considered terminated.

n. Policy Compliance; Zero Tolerance; Termination

You acknowledge and agree that residency in University housing is a privilege conditioned upon strict compliance with all University policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Kentucky State University Community Standards, the Code of Student Conduct, and all housing policies, as amended from time to time.

Visitation Policy

Access to residence halls is strictly limited to assigned residents and authorized visitors of that specific facility. You are responsible for ensuring that no unauthorized visitor is permitted entry or access under any circumstances.

Responsibility for Your Decisions

You are fully responsible for your own decisions and for any actions occurring within your assigned space or resulting from your presence in University housing. This includes, but is not limited to, violations involving safety, security, prohibited items, or unauthorized persons.

Zero Tolerance: Health and Safety Violations

The University has a zero-tolerance policy for health and safety violations. These violations pose a direct threat to the safety, security, and well-being of the campus community and may result in a recommendation for removal from campus housing and/or a ban from campus, up to and including suspension or expulsion, if a student is found responsible.

Health and safety violations include, but are not limited to:

• Propping or opening interior or exterior residence hall doors without authorization
• Smoking or using prohibited substances within residence halls or University facilities
• Cooking in residence hall rooms
• Covering, disabling, or tampering with a smoke detector or other fire-safety equipment

Violations involving candles, open flames, flammable materials, or prohibited appliances, including air fryers

Violations of the University's visitor or guest policy

Failure to comply with lawful directives issued by University officials, including housing and public safety personnel