Student and Staff Policies

All individuals living on campus must agree to our Terms and Conditions, which outlines expectations for students as well as University Housing and Dining Services. This demonstrates shared commitment to keeping our community safe and healthy. Every student living on campus must sign this agreement. 

The University Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions is a living document. University Housing and Dining Services reserves the right to change, modify, and/or amend any of the information in this document, notifying residential students of policy or procedural changes as they occur. The latest versions of this document are available as a PDF below.

• 2026-2027 Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms and Conditions 
• 2025-2026 Contract Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Students are required to adhere to the Hallways Handbook as part of your Housing and Meal Plan Contract. Find the full Hallways Handbook here.

The use of any form of cannabis or other drugs is strictly prohibited in University Housing and represents a violation of state/federal law and a violation of University policy. The University will enforce the Student Alcohol and Other Drug Use Policy through fines and appropriate disciplinary sanctions up to and including suspension or dismissal from the University. University Housing and Dining Services can take additional administrative actions.

More on Cannabis

UVM Student Alcohol and Drug Policy (PDF) 

During quiet hours, no noise should be heard from outside a room or suite. Regular quiet hours are:

• 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday
• 12 midnight to 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday

We ask that students respect courtesy hours within the halls at all times and reduce excessive noise any time it bothers roommates or neighbors. When quiet is requested, noise should not be heard more than five feet outside a room or building. If a room or suite is cited for a noise violation, everyone present will be held accountable. We recommend stepping outside your room to check the volume of your music.

Please review the following documents for details on these policies 

Political Campaigning FAQs

Political Activities: Tax-Exempt Organization Restrictions (PDF)

Posting and Solicitation Policy (PDF)

Facilities and Ground Rules Policy (PDF)

Review our Residence Hall Evacuation Procedures. 

A Social Media Guide is a policy and practice document that outlines how UHDS-affiliated accounts should operate.