1. University of Louisiana
Lafayette
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RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES & INFORMATION

2. Access to your building
 You MUST use your Cajun Card to access the building.
 You must also present your Cajun Card to the desk worker or night
guard each time you enter the building, or when asked to do so by a
University official.
 You, and your guests, may only enter the building through designated
entrances adjacent to the lobby area.
 Non-residents will NOT be given access to the building in order to hang
out in the lobby, or to walk through the lobby to an exit.
 Exits marked as “EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY” are not to be used to enter
or exit the building on a regular basis.

3. OPEN HOUSE POLICY
All guests must be registered at the front desk of the hall in which they are visiting. A resident of the hall must sign
in the visitor as a guest.
Open House hours are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily
For the purposes of this policy, a guest is defined as any individual, who is not a resident, assigned by the
Department of Housing, of the residence hall being visited or is a resident of the building, but of the opposite sex.
Residents are expected to limit guest to two (2) guests per visit.
Residents and guests must present a valid picture ID card (Residents must leave their UL ID Card) at the time of sign
in. Proper or valid identification for guests consists of the following: State Issued Driver’s License or Identification
Card, Military ID, Current Student ID, or International Driver’s Licenses
Guests must be 17 years of age, or older.
Guests will receive a Guest Pass which should be carried at all times while in the building in which they are visiting.
The resident must meet their visitors in the lobby. Guests must be escorted at all times by the host resident.
Residents will be held fully responsible for the conduct of their guest(s). If a resident does not feel their guest(s) can
act responsibly, said individuals are not permitted to be signed in.
At the end of guest’s visit, residents must accompany their guest(s) back to the front desk to receive their ID cards.

4. • Residents are allowed overnight guests of the same gender
who have been properly registered for a maximum of 2 nights
during any 7-day period, no more than 5 nights in a month.
• Overnight guests are required to carry their copy of the
completed Overnight Guest Registration Form at all times and
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be prepared to provide it upon request of any University
official.
• Hosts shall be responsible for all actions of the guest. Guests
GUEST
are required to adhere to all policies of the Department of
Housing and Student Life & Conduct and University of Louisiana
at Lafayette.
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PLEASE NOTE: Overnight guests must be registered by
11:00 PM on the first day of their stay.

5. UNLOCK DOOR POLICY
• Will now apply to all doors (building entrance, suite, bedroom, closet, etc.) If
you have been provided access to any door either by key or card access, you
will be charged to be let into these areas should you forget your key or ID card.
• For each instance, the resident will be charged a $15.00 “Unlock Door” fee.
University of Louisiana
• If a resident looses his/her key, he/she will be charged the amount to re-core
Lafayette
all locks in the room/suite. ($200.00 for Baker, Bonin, Coronna & Huger;
$100.00 for Conference Center and Harris.)
• Residents should not leave doors unlocked or rely on their
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roommate/suitemate if a key is lost. You will be charged& INFORMATION
RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES for the lock change
regardless of when the lost key is reported.
KEEP IN MIND- This service may not be available at all times. During scheduled class times, staff may not be available to
unlock your door. However, between 7 PM and 7 AM, staff should be on hand to assist with lockouts.

6. STAIRWELLS
Coronna & Bonin Halls
• Residents may utilize the stairwell across from the elevator at any time.
• Access to stairwells on each wing will be RESTRICTED between the hours of 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.
Residents may use these stairwells between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
• Alarms on these doors will sound until reset by a staff member.
Baker & Huger Halls
• Residents may only use the stairwells to which they have been given card access.
• Unauthorized entry to stairwells, as well as accessing adjacent halls, floor, or wings, will carry the same
sanctions as those for unauthorized entrance to a University building or misuse of emergency exits.
Conference Center
• Residents may utilize the stairwell near the elevators at any time.
• Access to all other stairwells from the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the building is RESTRICTED at ALL TIMES.

7. • Failure to adhere to these policies may result in immediate removal
from the residence hall, suspension of guest/visitation
privileges, and/or referral to the Office of Students Student Life &
Conduct or University Police Department.
• Possible sanctions include, but are not limited to:
SANCTIONS  Admonition
 Warning Probation
 Disciplinary Probation
FOR  Suspension of Rights and Privileges
 Fines (up to $200 for first offense; doubled for repeat offenses)
 Suspension of eligibility for extra-curricular activities
POLICY  Holds on University accounts / registration
VIOLATIONS PLEASE NOTE: Fines are NOT applied to your University
account, and must be paid directly to Student Life &
Conduct within a timely manner.

8. FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
1974, is a federal law that establishes the rights of students
with regard to education records, and ensures students of
the right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to those
records. This form is provided as a means for students to give
the University of Louisiana at Lafayette permission to discuss
and/or disclose their academic/conduct records with
someone other than themselves (i.e., with a
parent, guardian, etc.).

9. CONTACT US
• Dean Greg Zerangue or Dean Carl Tapo
Student Life & Conduct Office
223 Martin Hall
(337) 482-6373
University of Louisiana
studentlife@louisiana.edu
• Dawn Broussard, Area Coordinator for Bonin, Coronna & Harris
Coronna Hall Office
(337) 482-2878 Lafayette
dawn.broussard@louisiana.edu
• Kari White, Area Coordinator for Baker, Huger & Conference Center
Baker Hall Office
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RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES, PROCEDURES & INFORMATION
(337) 482-6271
kari.white@lousiana.edu

10. UL Lafayette
Mission Statement
To provide a safe environment through a
sensitive, measured approach to all situations requiring
police assistance in support of the mission of the University
and Student Affairs.
This benefits current students, new students and transfer
students.

11. Key Services Offered
 24-hour police patrol and immediate inquiry of
suspicious persons, acts, and circumstances.
24/7/365
30 Full time officers and 10 part-time officers. Headquarters in Bittle Hall on
Hebrard Blvd. Officers maintain 24-hour patrol on foot, bicycles and in vehicles.
The department maintains a close working relationship with area law enforcement
agencies and all university administrative departments.
 Prompt response to Calls For Service.
 Crime prevention programs and information.

12. Key Services Offered
 Monitoring of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and
Enforcement of Louisiana traffic laws.
 Facilitation of emergency response plans and
evacuations.
 Safety Awareness
University Police educates the campus community about crime risk awareness
and crime prevention through presentations, printed materials and information
posted on our web site.

13. Key Services Offered
 Professional and thorough investigations of criminal
activities.
 See Something, Say Something Campaign.
 Off Campus Presence. C.U.S.P. Unit (City/University Safety
Program) Patrols areas off campus where large numbers of UL students live and
socialize, including the McKinley Street Strip, downtown Lafayette and apartment
complexes where large numbers of students reside. The specially equipped police
cruiser the team uses was purchased by UL Lafayette’s Student Government
Association.
 Self Defense Classes “Learn to Fight Like A Girl” for campus
organizations and departments.

14. Critical Information
 Code Blue Emergency Call System
51 emergency phones throughout campus. Main campus, cajun
field, sorority row, fraternity row, parking garages.
Easily recognizable and activated by pushing an easily accessible button
which automatically connects with ULPD.
 Camera Surveillance
There are about 300 surveillance cameras on campus and in residence
halls.
 Restricted Access
Students must swipe their UL Lafayette identification cards to access
residence halls on campus. Several academic or administrative buildings
can only be accessed at night and on weekends by swiping an authorized
UL ID card.

15. Critical Information
 Emergency Notification System (ENS).
An emergency notification system provides immediate alerts for emergencies that
may threaten harm to people on campus, such as chemical spills, tornado
warnings or violent act on campus. Emergency notices are conveyed by text
message, email, phone, emergency radio receiver, campus hotline and the
university’s main website.
 482-2TIP line.
 Dean & Counselors On Call Program. 24hrs/day, .
 Night Shuttle – 482-6936
5p to midnight, Mon-Thurs;
3p-Mid, Fri; 12 noon to Mid on Sat & Sun.

16. Resources
 Web Site (police.louisiana.edu)
 Crime Prevention Information
 Crime Log
 Clery Stats http://police.louisiana.edu/clery-
act/index.shtml
 Lost and Found
Student Union, Library and UL Police Department.

17. Common Questions
 What does the UL Police do?
 Is it a FULL law enforcement agency?
 Can we arrest people?
 What is our jurisdiction?
 Do I pay for my citation at Parking and Transit?
 Who handles parking complaints?

18. Interested in Knowing
At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, campus
safety is paramount. We are committed to providing
a secure environment for our students, employees
and guests.
Please let us know if we can assist you.
Main Number
337-482-6447 or dial 911 for emergencies.

19. Parking and Transit
 Operated by the Parking and Transit Department,
separate from the police department.
 Handles parking permits, citations and towing.
 Operates Bus Shuttle from Cajunfield
 Parking on campus requires a permit
 Parking at Cajunfield is free
 337-482-6858