6.06 Your Rights and Responsibilities

The following is a listing of your rights -- what you are entitled to as a resident living in one of Northeastern’s residence halls; and your responsibilities -- what is expected of you as a member of a residence hall community.

You have the right

• to enjoy individual freedoms without regard to race, sex, national origin, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
• to be free of intimidation or harassment.
• to have free access to your living accommodations.
• to live in a clean and secure environment.
• to expect a competitive price on housing accommodations and food service.
• to receive written copies of college housing rules and regulations, or individual building policies which govern individual and group behavior.
• to the respect and safety of personal property.
• to study without interruption or interference.
• to express yourself creatively within established guidelines.
• to direct access to staff that provides assistance, guidance, and support as needed.
• to host guests, within established guidelines.
• to equitable treatment when your behavior is in question.
• to participate in student government and residence life committees.
• to individual and group educational and developmental opportunities in your living community.

You have the responsibility

• to read the information provided for you by the Northeastern Residence Life staff, especially your Residence Hall Contract--Terms and Conditions, and your Student Handbook (located on-line).
• to adhere to rules and regulations.
• to comply with an official request of a Residence Life staff member or College official.
• to monitor and accept responsibility for the behavior of your guest(s).
• to report violations of rules and regulations to appropriate staff.
• to respect the rights of others.
• to express yourself individually or by association with groups.
• to notify a staff person of maintenance or personal problems in a timely manner.
• to meet expected room and board payment schedules.
• to participate in floor meetings and share responsibility for adhering to and enforcing community policies and guidelines.