Residential Policies and Regulations

Many UNH students are a part of the community living environment provided by UNH’s residence halls and apartments. As a resident, students can immerse themselves in a community of fellow students, live right on UNH's campus, and enjoy conveniences not found in most student apartments.

In addition to the policies described in the Prohibited Conduct section of UNH's Code of Conduct, all students living in UNH's residence hall or on-campus apartments and their guests are expected to adhere to the Residential Policies and Regulations. In addition, some of the policies in the Students Policies and Regulations section have specific guidelines for students living in the residence halls: (1) Alcohol and (2) Fire Safety.

Committing one or more of the following acts of misconduct may be a violation of UNH's Code of Conduct. Additional guidelines for some Residential Policies and Regulations can be found in this section.

  1. Alteration of Premises. Changing the building or its fixtures without the expressed permission of UNH Housing as set forth in the Alteration of Premises Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.
  2. Animals. Possessing pets or animals of any kind, except non-dangerous fish, as set forth in the Animals Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.
  3. Common Areas. Violating expectations of residential common areas including lounges, hallways, common bathrooms, public kitchens, and hallway doors as set forth in the Common Areas Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.
  4. Guests and Visitors. Violating expectations of hosting guests or visitors as set forth in the Guests and Visitors Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook. 
  5. Posting/Solicitation. Engaging in any door-to-door solicitation, unapproved marketing, or unapproved commercial activity as set forth in the Posting/Solicitation Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.
  6. Noise. Violating noise expectations as set forth in the Noise Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.
  7. Recreational and Sporting Activities. Participating in recreational and sporting activities as set forth in the Recreational and Sporting Activities Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.
  8. Safety and Security. Misusing ID cards, allowing unauthorized access to the building, misuse of windows or other behaviors that create a safety concern as set forth in the Safety and Security Policy in the Residential Policies and Regulations section of this handbook.

Damage Billing

Each student is financially responsible for the cost of replacement or repairs of any breakage or damage (except for normal wear and tear) to their accommodations and its furnishings. 

Community Damage Billing

The purpose of community damage billing is to promote individual responsibility and to hold students mutually accountable for the condition of their shared living spaces. Public areas (i.e. hallways, stairways, lounges, bathrooms) are the collective responsibility of the residents of that community (i.e. suite, wing, floor, building, apartment, house). Charges for damages to those areas may be divided among the residents of those facilities. Items covered under the community damage billing policy may include, but are not limited to, vandalism, stolen furniture, or housekeeping charges in a common or public area when it is not possible to determine the responsible person(s).

If a student is found to have information regarding the responsibility of one or more other persons for damage done to University property and failed to share that information with police or UNH staff, the student may be charged for a share of the damage.