Emergency Interim Suspension

Residence Hall or Apartment

The Dean of Residence Life & Executive Director of Housing Services, the Dean of Students, or the Vice President for Student Affairs  (or authorized designee) may impose immediate interim suspension from a residence hall or apartment when he or she has reasonable cause to believe that the continued presence of the resident in the residential community constitutes an immediate threat to the emotional or physical health, safety or welfare of the resident, other residents or staff, and/or to university property.

 In such cases, the resident will be required to leave the residence hall or apartment immediately, regardless of time of day or time of year, and to remain away from the residence hall or apartment and its residents until a hearing can be held to determine the status of the resident as a member of the residential community.

Given the implications of this action, it is not one that is imposed lightly. It is, however, one means of helping protect the rights of other residents, particularly during final exam periods.