Guide to Residential Life

1. Residents are expected to abide by all New Jersey state laws and statutes regarding the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

2. In order to consume alcohol legally in the state of New Jersey, you must be 21 years of age. Additionally engaging, encouraging or promoting others to consume illegal substances, to illegally consume alcohol, purchasing and drinking large quantities of alcohol, or permitting such to occur in your residence is prohibited.

1. Stockton University considers a guest any individual that does not reside within the residential space in question. This includes residential Stockton students residing in other residential spaces, non-residential Stockton students, non-Stockton students, family members, or any individual invited to Stockton by a resident.

2. During the Fall and Spring, Guests must be registered by 9:00 pm in the A-100, Chris Gaupp, Lakeside, or Atlantic City Residential Life Office.

• Carry identification with proof of age and full legal name

• Be with their host at all times. Students with guests visiting must keep the guests with them.

• Have the consent of all roommates of the host in order to visit the residential space

1. Quiet Hours are Daily from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.

2. Residents are expected to show respect for one another by reducing noise levels when requested by another resident, Residential Life personnel, University officials or Campus Police.

3. Courtesy hours are in effect at all times. During courtesy hours, when a resident asks another resident to reduce the noise that they are making, compliance with the request is expected. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action.

All buildings in the residential hall complexes are designated as smoke-free; therefore, all residents and guests are prohibited from smoking in any residence hall or apartment-style building. Vaping, electronic cigarettes, and the use of other smoking devices are prohibited. Residential students and their guests must only smoke in designated areas. No smoking shall take place in front of or around entrances to buildings or apartments. In addition, no candles, ignitable lanterns, incense, flammable accelerants or similar products are permitted in any buildings.