University Housing Living Guide

If a student leaves any belongings behind upon check out or being removed from University housing, these objects will be assumed to be abandoned and may be donated or disposed of. The student may be responsible for all associated removal and disposal costs.

Florida Institute of Technology is committed to protecting the safety, health, and wellbeing of all students and guest/ visitors. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of students and employees and to the security of our equipment and facilities. This guideline includes any conduct in conflict with State laws, Student Handbook, or the University Drug and Alcohol policy; students who reside on campus must comply with additional alcohol policies:

○ A student who is 21 years of age or older may possess and/or consume alcohol in their residence hall room or apartment provided that no other individual under the age of 21 is present unless that individual is the roommate.

○ The door to the room or apartment must be closed when in possession of or consuming alcohol.

○ No guest under the age of 21 is allowed in the residence hall room of a 21-year-old student while alcohol is being consumed.

○ Individual possession of alcohol is limited to students who are at least 21 years old and a resident of the room or apartment.

○ Containers of alcoholic beverages over 1.75 L, including but not limited to wine, beer, liquor, mini-kegs, beer balls, trash cans, tubs, or punch bowls, are prohibited. 

○ Displays of alcoholic beverages, funnels, empty alcohol boxes or containers are prohibited.

Fish kept in fully enclosed 10-gallon or smaller aquariums are permitted. All other pets are prohibited.

Students will be fined a minimum of $100 and instructed to remove the pet from university premises within 24 hours for violating this policy. Failure to remove the pet warrants removal by the university at the student’s expense.

Students are responsible for any damage, cleaning, or pest control costs associated with the presence of a pet.

University accessibility approved emotional support animals are permitted in the designated student’s housing. For more information, please see the Emotional Support Animal Policy and for accommodations related to service animals for students please see the Service Animal Policy.

Residents share responsibility for maintaining a safe, healthy, and sanitary living environment. Residence Life and Housing establishes residential expectations that support health, fire safety, facility preservation, and community well-being. 

Residents are responsible for maintaining their assigned living space in a clean and sanitary condition throughout the occupancy period. Failure to maintain reasonable housekeeping standards may result in conduct action, cleaning charges, or health and safety follow-up. 

Residents are expected to routinely maintain their residential space, including but not limited to: 

• Removing trash regularly and disposing of waste in designated exterior dumpsters. 

• Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors (where applicable). 

• Cleaning private bathrooms, including showers, tubs, sinks, toilets, and grout. 

• Avoid placing hair, paper towels, food scraps, wipes, feminine hygiene products, or other materials into sinks, drains, showers, or toilets. 

• Report clogged drains, plumbing problems, leaks, or unsanitary conditions promptly through the appropriate maintenance reporting process. 

• In community style restrooms, remove all personal belongings after each use and not leave toiletries, clothing, towels, or other personal items in community bathrooms. 

• Cleaning kitchen areas and appliances where applicable. 

• Wiping accessible windows, windowsills, furniture, walls, and surfaces experiencing condensation or excess moisture. 

• Cleaning accessible HVAC supply registers, return vents, and exhaust vents to minimize dust accumulation. 

• Residents shall maintain their rooms in a manner that permits safe movement throughout the space, provides reasonable access to exits, electrical outlets, HVAC equipment, windows, and University furnishings, and does not create health or fire safety hazards. Reporting maintenance concerns promptly through the University work order system. 

• Routine housekeeping is the responsibility of the resident. Maintenance requests should be submitted for building deficiencies or areas that are not reasonably accessible to residents. 

Maintenance Requests

Residents are expected to perform reasonable routine housekeeping before submitting maintenance requests involving routine cleaning (i.g., dirt, dust accumulation, condensation, mildew, etc.)  
 

Maintenance requests should be submitted for building system deficiencies, equipment failures, inaccessible areas, plumbing, HVAC malfunctions, electrical issues, structural concerns, or other maintenance-related conditions. 

For those rooms/apartments with adjustable air conditioning settings, air conditioning should be set between 72° and 76° Fahrenheit in the “cool” setting. Tampering with the system through direct contact or indirectly influencing the temperature control sensor is prohibited, can be referred to the conduct office and is a fineable offense.

Because of energy management concerns, and to secure the integrity of the central cooling system, all windows and exterior doors should remain shut at all times.

If you experience uncomfortable temperatures in your room/apartment or believe that your air conditioning system may be broken, contact the Office of Facilities Operations at 321-674-8038 or facilities@fit.edu.

Residence hall lounges, study rooms, kitchens, laundry facilities, recreation spaces, outdoor gathering areas, and other shared community spaces are provided for the benefit of all residents.

Residents are expected to:

• Clean up after themselves.
• Return furniture to its intended location.
• Dispose of trash appropriately.
• Report damaged furniture or facilities.
• Respect occupancy limits.
• Use spaces only for their intended purpose.
• Comply with all posted facility expectations.

Community spaces are shared resources and should be left in the same condition in which they were found to prevent the community from being billed for damages or cleaning. The use of community spaces must also comply with applicable University policies governing student conduct, facility reservations, events, accessibility, safety, alcohol, and noise.

For programs or reservations involving community spaces, students should follow the applicable University Events & Programs procedures and any additional Residence Life expectations.

Damage to university property or property of a member of the university community is prohibited. Any damage by students to university property will be charged to the student's account after an assessment has been made. Damages not listed on the room inspection report will be billed to your account. You are responsible for thoroughly reviewing your Room Inspection Report and notifying University Housing staff within 48 hours after moving in of any discrepancies.

Prorated charges may be assigned to residents for damage to public/common areas such as hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, lounges, etc. Every effort will be made to identify specific individuals and groups responsible for common area damage. When specific individuals are not identified, the cost of repair or replacement may be divided equally among the floor or hall residents. Charges will be added to student accounts.

Hallways and Means of Egress

Fire protection equipment, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire alarm pull stations, sprinkler heads, and exit signage, shall not be tampered with, obstructed, covered, or misused.

To comply with fire safety regulations, hallways, breezeways, stairwells, exits, and other common means of egress must remain completely free of personal property at all times.

• Shoes
• Floor mats or rugs
• Bicycles
• Furniture
• Trash
• Decorations
• Storage containers
• Personal belongings of any kind

Any item creating a safety hazard or obstructing emergency egress may be removed immediately by University personnel.

The type, quantity, and condition of the furniture are noted by the Residence Life and Housing staff prior to Check-In and post-Check-Out. All furnishings belonging to the university are to remain in the student's room. The university strictly prohibits any room furnishings from being removed and stored off-campus. Alterations to university furniture are prohibited.

All beds must sit securely on the floor and may not be elevated by cinder blocks, bed risers, or other structures.

Removal of furniture from public areas (lounges, study rooms, entryways) is not permitted.

If a student with special needs requires adapted facilities, the student should please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at 321-674-8072 or accessibilityresources@fit.edu. The student should also notify Campus Housing in writing as soon as possible to request an assignment for a residential space designated to meet the student’s needs.

Overnight guests are permitted. The host must have prior permission from all roommates. In a 30-day period, guests are only permitted to stay overnight a total of three nights regardless of whether those nights come in succession or not. During a semester, an individual is only allowed to be a guest on campus for a maximum of seven nights regardless of whether those nights are in the same room/apartment or not.

Guests in residence halls with community-style bathrooms are only permitted to use the appropriate gender-assigned bathroom.

Students are responsible for reading and understanding their Campus Housing Contract. Room assignments are provided through the Student Housing and Meal Plan Application Portal.

Eligibility for On-Campus Housing

Any currently registered full-time degree-seeking student is eligible for on-campus housing. Other registered students may be permitted to live in housing with permission from University Housing.

Undergraduate Two-Year Residency Requirement

Florida Tech has an educationally-based policy requiring all full-time undergraduate students enrolled at the Melbourne campus who have earned less than 56 credit hours and who are 20 years of age or younger to reside in university residence halls and participate in a university meal plan. Students who have met one of the following may be exempt from this policy upon applying to the Director of Housing.

1. Veteran of military service (two years or more)
2. Married
3. Primary caregiver for dependent children
4. 21 years of age or older (at the start of the first day of classes)
5. Reside with immediate family within 50 miles of the Florida Tech campus Participant in a university-approved off-campus internship that requires living outside of the local area (50 miles or more)
6. See the Undergraduate Two-Year Residency Requirement Policy for more details.

Housing Accommodations

If a student with special needs requires adapted facilities, the student should please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at 321-674-8072 or accessibilityresources@fit.edu. The student should also notify Campus Housing in writing as soon as possible to request an assignment for a residence designated to meet the student’s needs

Checking Into your Residence Hall Room

After completing a housing and meal plan contract and adding the deposit to the student’s account, students will be assigned a room based on room availability and room preference. A housing deposit is required to access the housing and meal plan contract. Students may not check into a room until they are given permission.

Room Change

Residents are prohibited from changing room assignments without receiving official authorization from the Housing and Residence Life staff. Room changes are permitted only during select times of the academic year and only with approval from the Housing Department. The room change period begins three weeks after the beginning of each academic term. Students requesting a room change must submit their request for a change to the Housing Department. At the time of the request, students will be asked to provide a reason for the change request and will be given instructions on the change process as well as guidelines for completing the move. Not all moves will be approved.

The process may require students to meet with and speak to the Residence Life Staff for mediation, as well as communication with all individuals involved including current roommate(s) and future roommate(s).

Housing Reassignment

Florida Tech reserves the right to reassign students. Should resident students be required to vacate a room or building, reassignment to other available residence units or to increased occupancy of rooms remains the right of the university.

Checking Out of your Residence Hall Room

Any time students change their housing assignment, they must check out of their room. All students must remove all personal belongings, thoroughly clean the room, return the furniture to its original configuration, return key(s), and complete the confirm checkout form online.

Failure to do so may result in being charged for failure to check out, lost keys, and any other appropriate charges. All residents must check out of their housing assignment if not returning to university housing or the term has ended, in accordance with stipulations in the housing contract terms and conditions.

Residence Life staff, Resident Directors, and Resident Assistants do not assess fees for damage, repairs, or cleaning. Final inspection of all rooms and determination of any fees is conducted by university staff after you have checked out.

The following list of charges is to be used as a guide when billing for damages during and at the end of the school year. Actual costs may be higher if irregularities are incurred, or weekend labor is necessitated. This list is not all-inclusive of fines and damages and subject to change at any time due to the cost of materials and labor; this guide should only be used as a reference to approximate cost.

University laundry facilities are provided for the convenience and shared use of all residents. Residents are expected to use laundry facilities responsibly, maintain a clean environment, and respect the needs of other community members.

Residents are expected to:

• Remove clothing and other personal belongings from washers and dryers within fifteen (15) minutes after the completion of a wash or dry cycle.
• Remove all personal belongings from the laundry room after use. Laundry items should not be left unattended or stored in laundry facilities.
• Clean dryer lint traps after each use, when accessible.
• Dispose of lint, trash, detergent containers, and other waste in the appropriate receptacles.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly through the appropriate University maintenance reporting process.

Residents are prohibited from:

• Dye clothing or other materials in the University laundry equipment.
• Wash items contaminated with hazardous materials, excessive grease, oil, paint, concrete, or other substances that may damage equipment or create health or safety hazards.
• Misuse, tamper with, or intentionally damage laundry equipment.
• Removing another resident's personal property unless it has remained unattended for more than fifteen (15) minutes after the completion of a wash or dry cycle.

The University is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property left unattended in laundry facilities. Residents may be held financially responsible for damage resulting from misuse, negligence, or prohibited use of University laundry facilities.

All personal property must be stored in the student's room and may not be left in hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, or other common areas. The university does not assume responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged articles. Students are urged to mark all personal items with permanent identification, avoid leaving valuables and large sums of money in unlocked rooms, and should lock rooms during any absence. All losses should be reported immediately to residence hall staff who will report the loss to a member of Campus Security. Any problems with door locks should be reported immediately to Security.

Students assume all risk for their personal property. The university does not provide any insurance and assumes no liability for any personal property. Arrange to insure your property through either an individual or homeowner’s insurance policy.

Keep your door and windows always locked. Do not unlock or prop open the outside doors to any university facility.

Residents are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy within their assigned residential space, consistent with the terms of the Housing Agreement and applicable University policies. By accepting a housing assignment, residents acknowledge that authorized University personnel may enter residential units when permitted under the Housing Agreement, including but not limited to maintenance, repairs, inspections, health and safety concerns, emergency situations, occupancy verification, policy enforcement, facilities management, or other legitimate University business. 

The University will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice when entry is planned and circumstances permit. Residents are expected to respect the privacy, property, and rights of other members of the University community. 

Students' safety and health are the University’s number one priority. As elsewhere, in the residence hall students are required to follow the Student Code of Conduct.

Sports in the Halls

To preserve the health and safety of students living in the residence halls, the active use of sporting equipment inside the residence halls, including, but not limited to sports balls, bats, skateboards, scooters, bikes, rollerblades, etc. is strictly prohibited. The active use of such property within the halls can pose a safety risk to others and potentially cause damage. Students are welcome to store such equipment at their discretion, as allowed by university policy, but are asked to refrain from using it within the residence hall buildings.

Modes of Transportation Use

Use of skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles, or other similar modes of transportation in the residence halls is prohibited (note – no gasoline powered vehicles may be brought, used, or stored in or around campus facilities – they must be parked in designated parking areas).

NOTE: Refer to University Bicycle and Skateboard Regulations, as well as the Parking and Traffic Regulations for any additional questions about Transportation safety on-campus.

The university is not responsible for bicycles. It is recommended that bicycle registration be completed with the Office of Security for all bicycles on campus.

• Bicycles should be locked when not in use.
• Bicycles may be stored in bike racks or in residence hall rooms provided they do not block egress from the room.
• Bicycles may not be stored or parked in hallways or stairwells, or attached to building signage, vegetation, area grills, recreation equipment, or any portion of the building.
• Any bicycle found in violation of this policy may be removed by a university official and held in campus storage for a maximum of thirty days to be claimed by the owner.

Missing bicycles should be reported to Security.

At no time should the noise coming from a room or apartment disrupt the campus community.

• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. During quiet hours, noise should not be audible outside of your room or apartment.
• Courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. During courtesy hours, students are expected to cease noise coming from their room or apartment if a request is made by a resident or a staff member.
• Quiet hours will also take effect at 5 p.m. on the Friday before finals week and will remain in effect until the end of the semester.

Living with others requires communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to compromise. Residents are expected to make reasonable efforts to address concerns directly with their roommate(s) or suitemate(s) in a respectful and timely manner before seeking University intervention. 

The University is able to assist residents in resolving conflicts through coaching, facilitated conversations, roommate agreements, and conflict mediation when appropriate. Residents may be asked to participate in mediation or other conflict resolution processes before a room change request is considered. 

If a conflict cannot be resolved through reasonable efforts or if the University determines that continued cohabitation is not in the best interest of the residents or the residential community, The University reserves the right to reassign one or more residents, modify housing assignments, or take other appropriate action. Housing reassignments are made at the sole discretion of the University and are based on space availability, community needs, and other operational considerations. 

Requests for room changes related to roommate conflicts are not guaranteed and may require mediation with the University before being considered. 
 

Policies on Smoking, Open Flames, and Portable Appliances - By Florida State Statute, Florida Clean Indoor Act, smoking is prohibited inside all buildings. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of any building. Electronic cigarettes are treated the same as regular cigarettes and may not be used in any building or within 25 feet of any building. See also, Florida Tech's Smoking Policy. Candles, incense, wax melt systems, kerosene lamps, space heaters, lighter fluid, charcoal, gasoline or other combustible fuels (e.g. propane, Sterno, etc.), halogen lamps, containers for storing combustible fluids (including any apparatus fueled by combustible fluids whether filled with fuel or not [e.g. gas-powered tools]), any device with an open coil (e.g. hotplates), toaster ovens, any device with a flame, decorations affixed to doors, walls, and ceilings that are not made of non-combustible material or properly treated with fire retardant material, extension cords without a surge protector, are prohibited in university facilities. The use of outdoor cooking equipment is restricted to designated areas only. Note the reference to prohibited items in this policy statement.

Additional Guidance:

All holiday decorations must be removed prior to fall, spring, and summer residence hall closing.

1. Live trees and cut vegetation are prohibited (exception: temporary display of cut flowers and/or house plants are acceptable, as long as it does not create a fire or health hazard).
2. Any decorations on or around an artificial tree must be non-combustible or properly treated with fire-retardant material.
3. Decorations for holidays and celebrations shall be of noncombustible material.
4. Lighting/Candles
   1. Any electrical lighting must bear the label of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and be in good condition (free of frayed wires, loose connections, and broken sockets).
   2. Light bulbs must be arranged so they do not ignite any combustible materials. No combustible material can be near the bulb or any part of the electrical connection(s).
   3. Lighting strings may not be plugged in one to another.
   4. Lights should not hang more than three inches from the ceiling.
   5. Possession of or use of any candle, ember, glowing or open flame article is prohibited.

The use, consumption, possession, sale, manufacture, trafficking or transfer of any illegal drug or controlled substance, as defined by Florida state or Federal law, or for which the individual does not have a valid prescription is strictly prohibited and includes any actions in conflict with the university Drug and Alcohol Policy or the Student Code of Conduct.

Drugs are defined as compounds that are illegal except when taken under a doctor’s prescription for the individual named on the prescription.

• Use, display, and/or possession of drug paraphernalia are prohibited.
• This includes but is not limited to bongs, pipes, hookahs, water pipes or any item modified or adapted for planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing a controlled substance into the human body.
• Cannabis is illegal under federal law, and is therefore considered an illegal drug By Florida State Statute, Florida Clean Indoor Act (FCIAA) 386.201, smoking is prohibited inside all buildings. Refer to the university Smoking and Tobacco Use Policy for details about designated outdoor smoking areas and policies.

Residents are responsible for exercising reasonable care in maintaining their assigned residential space and shared community areas. Residents may be held financially responsible for damage resulting from negligence, misuse, unauthorized alterations, excessive dirt, poor housekeeping, or prohibited decorations.

Windows are provided for natural light and ventilation while supporting the safe operation of University residential facilities. Residents are expected to use windows responsibly and in a manner that promotes safety, preserves University property, and respects the residential community.

Residents are prohibited from:

• Entering or exiting a residential facility through a window except during an emergency or when directed by emergency personnel.
• Throwing, dropping, pouring, projecting, or otherwise allowing any object, liquid, or substance to pass through or from a window.
• Sitting, standing, climbing, or leaning on window ledges or extending any part of the body through an open window in a manner that creates a safety risk.
• Removing, damaging, altering, disabling, or tampering with window screens, window restrictors, safety devices, or other building components.
• Installing unauthorized window coverings, tinting, reflective materials, adhesive films, foil, paper, or other materials that interfere with building operations, damage University property, or create health or safety concerns.
• Displaying or attaching signs, banners, flags, posters, decorations, or other materials on the exterior of windows or in a manner that obstructs visibility, damages University property, or violates applicable University policies.

Residents must ensure that windows and exterior doors remain secured when leaving their room for extended periods or whenever necessary to protect University property from weather, pests, or unauthorized entry. Window screens and all safety devices must remain installed and secured at all times.

University-issued blinds and curtains shall remain installed. Residents may install additional curtains or window treatments only if they do not damage University property, interfere with window operation, or create fire or safety hazards.

Residents are responsible for reporting damaged windows, screens, locks, or water intrusion promptly through the University maintenance request process. Damage resulting from misuse, negligence, unauthorized alterations, or prohibited window displays may result in repair or replacement charges in accordance with the Housing Damage Charge Schedule.

Questions regarding expressive displays, signage, or other protected activities should be directed to the applicable University policy. All residents remain subject to the Student Code of Conduct and other applicable University policies while residing in campus housing.

Residence Life and Housing reserves the authority to interpret and administer the expectations contained within this University Housing Living Guide. Questions regarding student conduct procedures, disciplinary processes, appeals, hearing procedures, or student rights and responsibilities should be directed to the Florida Tech Student Handbook . Where a conflict exists between this Guide and an official University policy, the official University policy shall govern.

The University Housing Living Guide supplements the Florida Tech Student Handbook, Campus Housing Agreement, and other official University policies. It is intended to explain how University policies apply within residential communities and to provide additional housing-specific expectations and procedures.

When a University-wide policy exists, including but not limited to the Student Code of Conduct, Information Technology policies, Security policies, Environmental Health and Safety requirements, and other institutional policies, the Housing Living Guide references those policies rather than reproducing them. In the event of any inconsistency, the official University policy shall govern.

The following definitions apply to the University Housing Living Guide. Definitions related to student conduct procedures, disciplinary processes, and hearing procedures are contained in the Florida Tech Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. When a term is defined in both documents, the Student Handbook definition shall govern.

Assigned Space: The residential room, suite, apartment, bed space, mailbox, storage area, or other University housing space assigned to a resident through the Campus Housing Agreement.

Campus Housing Agreement: The contractual agreement between the student and the University governing occupancy of University housing. The Housing Agreement establishes the terms and conditions of residence, occupancy requirements, financial obligations, room assignments, and administrative actions related to housing.

Community Space: Any shared residential area intended for use by residents, including but not limited to lounges, kitchens, study rooms, laundry rooms, community bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, elevators, breezeways, outdoor gathering areas, and recreation spaces.

Custodial Services: Cleaning services provided by the University for designated community spaces. Custodial services do not replace residents' responsibility for routine housekeeping or cleaning within assigned residential spaces.

Guest: Any individual visiting a residential facility who is not assigned to that residential space. Guests must comply with all University policies and Housing expectations while on campus. Residents are responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests.

Housing Agreement: The residential location designated by Residence Life and Housing for occupancy by a resident. Housing assignments are made at the discretion of the University and may be modified in accordance with the Campus Housing Agreement and University policies.

Housing Damage Charge Schedule: The schedule of fees established by the University for repair, replacement, cleaning, or restoration of University property resulting from damage, excessive cleaning, negligence, unauthorized alterations, or policy violations.

Housing Living Guide (Guide): The official Residence Life and Housing publication that establishes residential expectations and supplements the Florida Tech Student Handbook, Campus Housing Agreement, and other applicable University policies.

Living Learning Community (LLC): A residential community intentionally organized around shared academic interests or educational themes that integrates residential living with academic support, faculty engagement, peer interaction, and co-curricular learning opportunities.

Resident: Any student or other individual approved by the University to occupy a residential space under a Campus Housing Agreement.

Residence Life Staff: Professional staff, graduate staff, Resident Assistants, Community Directors, or other University employees authorized to administer residential communities, provide support to residents, enforce Housing expectations, or respond to emergencies.

Residential Community: Any residence hall, apartment, suite, or other University-owned or University-managed housing facility, including the shared spaces serving those facilities.

Residential Curriculum: The intentional educational framework used by Residence Life and Housing to promote student learning, belonging, leadership, wellness, community engagement, academic success, and personal development through residential experiences.

Room Condition Report (RCR): The official record documenting the condition of a residential space at check-in and check-out. The RCR may be used to assess responsibility for damages or cleaning charges.

Roommate Agreement: A voluntary or required agreement developed by roommates or suitemates that establishes shared expectations for living together, including communication, cleanliness, guests, study habits, and use of shared spaces.

Service Request (Work Order): A request submitted to Facilities Operations for maintenance, repair, or building system deficiencies within a residential facility. Routine housekeeping or cleaning performed by residents is not considered a maintenance request.

Shared Responsibility: The principle that all residents assigned to a room, suite, apartment, or community space may share responsibility for damages, cleanliness, prohibited items, or policy violations when individual responsibility cannot reasonably be determined.

University: Florida Institute of Technology.

University Official: Any employee, agent, contractor, or individual authorized by the University to perform official duties or act on behalf of the University within residential communities.

University Property: Any building, room, furniture, fixture, equipment, appliance, grounds, key, access device, or other property owned, leased, or managed by Florida Institute of Technology.

University Policy: Any official policy, regulation, standard, or procedure adopted by Florida Institute of Technology. Official University policies include, but are not limited to, the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Campus Housing Agreement, University Policy Library, Information Technology policies, Environmental Health and Safety policies, Security policies, and this University Housing Living Guide.

Unless otherwise defined in this Guide, terms shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Florida Tech Student Handbook, Campus Housing Agreement, or other applicable University policies.