University Regulations
Change of Personal Record Information
Change of Address and/or Telephone Number. Each student is expected to have current permanent and local addresses and telephone numbers on file in the Registrar's Office. Changes to that information should be immediately reported to the Registrar. Changes to personal information may be made using the secure area login in the Student Self Service area and selecting Personal Information; this system is password or PIN protected. A student will be held responsible for any communication from a University office sent to the address last given to the registrar and may not claim indulgence on the plea of having moved and, therefore, of not having received the communication.
Name Change. A currently enrolled student may change a full, legal name on his or her permanent academic record by presenting the appropriate documentation to the Registrar. To correct the spelling or the proper sequence (not caused by data entry errors) of the name, the student must present a copy of his or her birth certificate or passport. To change a legal name to a new legal name, the student must present a request and a copy of the signed court order showing the authorized new legal name. To assume her husband's name by repute following marriage, a student must present a request in writing accompanied by a copy of the marriage certificate. A female student who wishes to discontinue the use of her married name and resume use of her maiden name, or another name, must present a copy of the divorce decree, or signed court order, showing court restoration of the maiden or other name.
Firearms
To prevent personal injury, the University prohibits possession or use of any potentially dangerous weapon or explosive on University property. Such prohibited weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, ammunition, air guns, spring-type weapons, slingshots and firecrackers.
Violators of these regulations are subject to disciplinary action and contraband is subject to confiscation.
Weapons under the control of
the military departments are not subject to these regulations. All firearms
belonging to
Fire Equipment
The supply, placement and maintenance of fire equipment in
the residence halls is in conformity with the safety
laws of the
Violators are subject to prosecution
by state laws as well as University penalties. Any student who maliciously or
intentionally misuses or damages any fire equipment will be subject to
appropriate disciplinary action up to and including suspension from the University.
Individuals responsible for misuse
or damage will be fined up to $300.00 plus replacement cost and subject to
disciplinary action.
Identification Cards
Every student must carry his or her ID card at all times. Upon request of any community official, a student must show the ID Card. University community officials include Lehigh police, gryphons, residence halls and fraternity security personnel, house officers in fraternities and sororities, Athletic Department personnel, Dining Service personnel and Library personnel.
Parking and Motor Vehicle Regulations
All parking and motor vehicle regulations can be found online at: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inubs/parking/Documents/ParkingRegulations.pdf
Pets
No animals, with the exception of non-predatory fish in properly maintained aquariums of 10 gallons or less (aquariums must have noise-free compressors for the filters) will be allowed in the residence halls, fraternities, or sororities. Fraternity and Sorority chapters may have one dog or one cat per house as a mascot. The animal must be registered properly on-campus with LUPD and Residential Services. All local, state and federal laws must be maintained. Pets are not permitted to enter any buildings on campus.
Pools
The University does not permit construction of any type of pool, indoor or outdoor, in any fraternity, sorority or residence area. The policy is due to the legal liabilities associated with pools in residential areas, as well as the potential risk for injury and wear on facilities. In addition, the two pools located in Taylor Gym adequately and safely serve the Lehigh community's swimming needs.
Posting of Signs and Notices
Signs, notices and banners may be posted or hung in
authorized areas only. Notices must be affixed to designated bulletin boards
only, and are not permitted on any painted surfaces, entrance or fire doors, or
windows. Notices to be posted in residence
halls must be delivered to the Office of Residential Services. Notices to be
posted in fraternities and sororities must be delivered to the Office of
Fraternity & Sorority Affairs.
Sales and Fund-Raising
Campus-wide
or fund-raising projects must be registered and approved by the Dean of
Students Office. This can be done by filling out a Request Form at: The University
Center Reservation Desk, first floor.
Door-to-door solicitation for profit in residence facilities is prohibited. Approval for charitable fund-raising must be given by the Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life.
All fund-raising most provide either a service or a product to the donor. All funds exceeding expenses must be given to the designated charity.
Advertising of any alcoholic beverages is prohibited and alcoholic beverages may not be offered as awards or prizes. Gift certificates to restaurants, offered as prizes, must have noted that it cannot be used towards alcohol.
Shoplifting and Retail Theft
Shoplifting offenses in the University Bookstore and Dining Services are turned over to criminal justice authorities for adjudication. The University will not handle any shoplifting cases internally. This procedure applies equally to students, faculty and staff as well as non-University people.
Skateboards
The use of skateboards on campus roadways and walks is prohibited.
Stopping Cars on Campus
Stopping cars on campus by pedestrians for purposes of seeking rides or otherwise is prohibited. The campus police are authorized to enforce this regulation and to examine ID cards of offenders, whose names will be transmitted to the Dean of Students Office.
Trash Burning
Students may not burn trash, debris or other combustible material on the campus. Open fires are strictly prohibited.
With
limited exceptions (e.g., camp fires for cooking)
Tree Cutting
All trees and shrubbery on the
campus are University property and may not be trimmed, cut, or removed without
prior approval of the Director of Physical Plant.
Unauthorized
computer use on Library and Technology Services' computers is defined as:
1. Any computer usage which violates software licensing
agreements or copyright laws.
2. The use of any
computer authorization not assigned to a user for his or her use.
3. Any attempt to gain access to a computer or network system for other than legitimate, approved purposes.
4. The abuse of computing resources including, but not limited to, sending mass mailings, chain letters or other harassing memos; obtaining unnecessary output; creating unnecessary multiple jobs or processes; creating unnecessary network traffic; tampering with computing or networking components; and the modification of Library and Technology Services supplied software either manually or through the introduction of additional destructive software.
Each offender will be dealt with on an individual basis, but the offender should expect to be referred to the University Judicial System.
Illegal
computer use constitutes a crime under federal and state law and may be
prosecuted as such.
These policies
are contained in Library and Technology Services Policies on the Use of
Computer Systems and Facilities, available electronically and
in print from Library and Technology Services at (610)758-4357 (HELP).
University Center Rules
1. A reservation must
be made with the U. C. Reservation Desk for meeting, dining facilities, and
table space usage.
2. Animals
are not permitted in the building.
3. General posting in the
U.C. may be done by bringing a copy to the U.C. Main Desk for approval.
4. Any group or organization wishing to hang a banner outside the U.
C. must first complete an approval form at the Main Desk. The maximum time a
banner will be hung is three days. Only one banner will be hung at a time.
5. When using space in the building, ALL food must be ordered through
the University Food Service Office. (Ext. 84512). No outside food may be
brought in.
6. Any
group wishing to serve alcohol at an event must complete a form available at
the U. C. Reservation Desk. The sponsoring party must understand that if the
event is not conducted in compliance with University policies and procedures,
Lehigh's social host liquor law liability insurance coverage may not be
effective.
7. Decorations in U. C. rooms are usually limited to table
arrangements. Requests for special decorations or signs must be approved in
advance at the Main Desk. Any damage caused as a result will be the financial
responsibility of the group or individual.
8. Special
regulations will apply to any group wishing to hold an event that concludes
after 12 midnight during the school year.
9. Any excessive cleaning or repairs required as a result of the event
will be the financial responsibility of the reserving organization or
individual.
10. For any changes or cancellations pertaining to a U. C. room reservation, you must contact the Reservation Desk. Cancellations for food must be done directly with the Food Service Office.
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