Residents or other community members who wish to campaign or advertise activities associated with the residence or Seneca College are required to speak with a member of the Residence Life Management team to seek permission to do so.

LEVEL 1

• Displays in windows or other prominent places promoting alcohol, illegal substances, pornography, or other inappropriate activities or messages.
• Unauthorized advertising, soliciting, promoting, or selling of products, events and services in residence.
• Unauthorized campaigning in residence.

NOTE: Alcohol is only permitted to be consumed in individual residence rooms/suite. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19 years.

LEVEL 1

• Attending Residence Orientation under the influence of alcohol.
• Open alcohol, where prohibited.
• Possession of single serving glass containers (i.e. beer bottles, coolers).
• Possession of drinking and/or drinking game paraphernalia, including but not limited to funnels, beer bongs, beer pong kits or tables, etc.
• Possession of alcohol beverages with more than 40% concentration of alcohol (by volume).
• Possession of large volume ‘common source’ alcohol containers. Large volume alcohol containers are defined as: (A) a container that holds more than 550mL of beer, malt liquor, cider, coolers or pre-mixed cocktails or (B) a container that holds more than 1.18L (40 ounces) of any type of alcohol other than beer such as wine, liquor, or cocktail mixes. Examples of large volume ‘common source’ alcohol containers include King cans, Kegs, Mini kegs, 60ozs and Texas Mickeys.

LEVEL 3

• Consumption or possession of alcohol by residents or guests under the legal drinking age or those on alcohol probation.
• Drinking games or promotion of a social function, activity or contest in which the consumption of beverages is either the primary focus or used as a penalty, typically in response to a specified cue or prompt.
• Imposing the physical effects of intoxication on the Residence Community, for example vomiting, passing out, aggressive or significantly disruptive behaviour, or needing medical assistance.
• Making or selling alcohol in Residence.
• Purchasing or supplying persons under the legal drinking age with alcohol.
• Influencing, forcing and/or promoting the consumption of alcohol by a resident and/or guest on another.

In Ontario, a person must be 19 years of age to legally purchase or consume cannabis. As per the Canadian legislation, cannabis cannot be consumed in public, including on residence or campus grounds. The Residence building is a smoke-free environment where smoke or combustion in any form are prohibited (including smoking and vaping). Residents who are in possession of cannabis must store their cannabis in a sealed container.

Note: Students who require accommodations for possession and/or use of medical cannabis that may contradict Residence policies must submit a formal request to Residence Management prior to acquiring/using medical cannabis in residence

LEVEL 1

• Careless or unsafe storage of cannabis or cannabis products that causes or has the potential to cause harm or disturbance to the community, (e.g., excessive odour, mold, etc.).
• Consumption of cannabis or cannabis products in unauthorized areas (e.g., lounges, hallways, common spaces, etc.).
• Attending Residence Orientation under the influence of cannabis.

LEVEL 2

• Smoking, vaping, or producing the odour of cannabis in Residence or on Residence grounds.
• Growing cannabis and/or producing cannabis substances in Residence (e.g., edibles, hash oil, etc.).
• Possession of more than 30 grams of dried cannabis (one ounce) or equivalent, in Residence.
• Imposing the physical effects of intoxication on the Residence community.
• Influencing, forcing and/or promoting the consumption of cannabis by a resident and/or guest on another.

LEVEL 3

• Consumption or possession of cannabis by Residents and guests under the legal age, or those on cannabis probation.
• Purchasing for, or supplying persons with, cannabis or cannabis substances whom are under the legal age.
• Consumption games or promotion of a social function, activity or contest in which the consumption of cannabis is either the primary focus or used as a penalty, typically in response to a specified cue or prompt.
• Possession with the intent to sell, and/or selling cannabis or cannabis substances in Residence.

LEVEL 1

• Littering.
• Failure to keep Room/common areas in a clean and sanitary condition after use.
• Improper disposal of refuse, including leaving garbage bags outside of your unit/suite/room or outside of designated garbage areas.
• Collection of empty containers, bottles or cans that is judged by Residence Staff, for sanitary reasons, to be beyond recycling purposes.
• Failure to (follow disposal instructions of) dispose of recycling, and/or garbage appropriately; including, but not limited to leaving garbage/recycling bags, leaving items outside of garbage chute, failure to break down cardboard, failure to separate recycling/garbage into their designated disposal areas.

LEVEL 2

• Marking any surface through action or neglect, that is not deemed normal wear and tear.
• Behaviour that causes, or has the potential to cause moderate damage through actions, carelessness, or negligence.
• Failure to keep your furniture, fixtures and appliances in a good state of repair.
• Damage to, or alteration of Residence Community Resources such as bulletin boards, posters, decorations, etc.

LEVEL 3

• Behaviour that causes, or has the potential to cause significant damage through action, carelessness or negligence.
• Willful damage, vandalism, graffiti or neglect that leads to serious damage to the residence, Seneca College or private property.

LEVEL 1

• Throwing, dropping, kicking or knocking objects from/at residence buildings, windows, or stairwells, whether intentional or unintentional.
• Participating in physically-active games or sports inside residence or within the Residence grounds which could disturb residents, staff or the surrounding community or cause damage to facilities or personal injuries.

LEVEL 2

• Creating or permitting behaviour in residence which is a nuisance or annoyance to residents, residence staff, the surrounding community, or to the supplier of services authorized by residence or Seneca College. This includes pranks/raids or similar actions that could be damaging to personal, residence or Seneca College property or reputation.

LEVEL 1

• Removal of furniture, appliances, window screens or other fixtures from assigned rooms/units or common spaces and placing them elsewhere.

LEVEL 2

• Alteration, renovation or removal of the unit/suite/room, furniture, or equipment.
• Installation of unauthorized furnishings, equipment or devices. This includes internet, phone, and cable.
• Failure to keep access clear to electrical panel, heating unit and maintenance access.

LEVEL 1

• Propping open a fire door, which includes room/suite/unit doors. This may include using the deadbolt or another item to prevent it from locking and/or to hold the door open.

LEVEL 2

• Possession or use of candles, incense, lava lamps, open coil hot plates, flame cooking devices, indoor barbeques, deep fryers and the like. Cooking devices without an automatic shutdown are not allowed in residence.
• Covering or removing smoke and/or heat detectors.
• Blocking hallways, stairwells, exits and access to fire safety equipment.
• Leaving food unattended while cooking.
• Shallow/deep frying is not permitted.

LEVEL 3

• Possession or use of explosive or flammable material (e.g., firecrackers, fireworks and barbecue propane tanks).
• Discharging, tampering with, covering or operating any fire prevention or detection equipment for any purpose other than the control of a fire.
• Actions or neglect that leads to a fire, and/or the activation of the building fire alarm system.

1. A guest is any person who is invited to, accompanied on, accepted or admitted to the residence property where they do not currently reside.
2. Residents must sign in their guests at the front desk before they enter the Residence.
3. The guest must leave one piece of photo identification with the front desk. A health card or passport is not a valid form of identification.
4. Residents may sign-in up to two (2) guests at a time.
5. While each guest is in the Residence, the Resident must remain in the company of the guest at all times until the guest is signed out.
6. The guest must sign-out and collect photo identification with the front desk each time they leave residence property, regardless of the length of time spent off property.
7. Residents are permitted to have up to a maximum of two (2) consecutive overnight guests and no more than ten (10) overnight guests in any one (1) given month.
8. Guests should not in any way interfere with the rights of a roommate or other Resident to privacy, access, sleep or study at any time or anywhere within the Residence.
9. Failure to be present does not mitigate or relieve the resident’s responsibility for their guest’s behaviour. Residents are responsible for their guest’s behaviour whether they participated in, condoned or were aware of that guest’s behaviour or not. The specific sanction(s) will be determined by the list of possible sanctions for the offense(s) committed by the guest.
10. The Residence requires any guests 16 years or younger visiting the Residence without a parent/guardian to have a signed form of consent from their parent/guardian. This form will also include contact information for the parent/guardian. The Residence reserves the right to call a parent/guardian in the event of a medical emergency or due to behavioural conduct.
11. A guest who remains in residence beyond 2:00 am is considered an overnight guest.
12. Requests for exceptions to the Guests and Visitors Policy may be submitted to Residence Management prior to the arrival of the guest

LEVEL 1

• Failure to sign-in/sign-out Guests at the front desk.
• Failure of Resident to be with their Guest at all times in Residence.
• Permitting a guest to stay over the limit of two (2) nights consecutively or ten nights (10) in any given month (1) without approval from management.

LEVEL 2

• Hosting a Guest during Seneca College’s Orientation Week or when Exam Quiet Hours are in effect.
• Living or permitting someone else to live in a room/unit without an approved assignment from Residence.

LEVEL 3

• Hosting a guest who violates the RCLS. All residents are responsible for the actions and behaviours of guests signed in with them at all times while in the Residence.
• Hosting a guest who has been issued a trespass, or similar notice restricting them from the residence property.

Every individual has a right to a safe, respectful environment that is free from attacks on their dignity/integrity. Harassment is defined as any attention or conduct (oral, written, graphic, electronic or physical) by an individual or group who knows, or ought to reasonably know, that such attention or conduct is unwelcome, unwanted, offensive or intimidating. Bullying and hazing will be considered harassment under this policy. Discrimination is any behaviour that is based in or leads to unjust or prejudiced treatment of persons of things, often on the grounds of sex, race, religion, age, gender/gender identity, etc. This includes but is not limited to: making stereotypical assumptions based on a person’s presumed traits, excluding persons, denying benefits to someone or imposing burdens upon them.

LEVEL 2 & 3

• Failure to abide by the Seneca College Code of Conduct or related legislation or policies which defines harassment and discrimination.
• Any conduct that could be deemed as bullying, including cyber bullying, or bullying on social media,be it via a group or an individual.
• Any statement, action, or display that could be deemed as inappropriate or derogatory towards an individual or a group.

Note: Any observations about the behaviour, speech, odours or physical surroundings of an individual that cause suspicion of illegal activity will be investigated and/or reported. Under the principles of the Standard of Proof, repeated suspicious behavior pertaining to illegal activities may result in the Residence applying the full measures of discipline outlined below.

LEVEL 1

• Attending Residence Orientation, or other residence events, under the influence of illegal substances.
• Possession of paraphernalia associated with the use of illegal substances.

LEVEL 2

• Imposing the physical effects of intoxication from illegal substances on the Residence community.

LEVEL 3

• Illegally possessing, using, making, or selling an illegal or un-prescribed substance in residence.
• Possession or use of medication for purposes other than those for which they were prescribed.
• Any behaviour or activities that contravene the laws of the land.

Consideration Hours are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Noise levels at any time should not detract from any resident’s ability to pursue academic endeavours or to enjoy a peaceful living environment. An individual’s right to reasonable quiet supersedes another’s right to make noise. The following items are prohibited: large musical instruments (i.e. drum sets), surround sound systems or noise producing devices such as subwoofers and PA systems.

Quiet Hours are observed in Residence: Sunday to Thursday: 11:00pm -8:00am; Friday and Saturday evenings: 1:00am -8:00am.

Exam Quiet Hours begin 1 week prior to the exam start dates in both December and April.

Quiet Hours are extended to 23 hours a day. Residence will define a Relaxed Hour during the evening when programming by Residence Staff may occur.

Residence Management reserves the ability to alter quiet hours at any time to suit the needs of the community.

As a general rule, noise from your room/unit that is audible outside your room, including in hallways, common areas, neighbouring units or buildings, will be addressed by Residence Staff during quiet hours.

LEVEL 1

• Non-compliance with Consideration Hours or Quiet Hours.
• Possession of large musical instruments.
• Use of musical instruments or sound equipment.

LEVEL 2

• Non-compliance with Exam Quiet Hours.
• Excessive noise that interferes with the academic work of residents and/or significantly disturbs the residence community and/or our neighbouring communities.

LEVEL 2

• Keeping any animal or pet in residence.

LEVEL 2

• Failure to respond to the written or verbal communication or direction of residence or Seneca College staff.
• Demonstrated lack of respect, civility, courtesy, or cooperation with a member of the residence community, including residents, guests, residence staff, and Seneca College staff.
• Failure to provide identification, or providing false identification when asked from a residence or Seneca College staff.
• Providing a false report of an incident or impeding an investigation.

LEVEL 3

• Unauthorized entry into restricted areas of residence, including rooftops, basements, utility rooms, offices, etc.
• Entry into another resident’s room without the consent of that resident.

LEVEL 1

• Improper use of an emergency exit.
• Footwear must be used within all Interior and exterior common areas of the Residence.

LEVEL 2

• Covering, tampering with, or removing the PA system.
• Permitting entry of any individual (resident, non-resident or other) into Residence, either by opening a door or giving Residence keys or swipe cards to that individual.
• Overloading or tampering with electrical systems.
• Unsafe storage, disposal and/or use of prescribed medication and related medical devices such as needles, prescription drugs, and pill bottles.

LEVEL 3

• Tampering with video surveillance equipment or systems.
• Failure to comply with emergency procedures.
• Careless driving on Residence grounds.
• Actions, carelessness or neglect that causes an elevator to stall and/or require repair.

Sexual Violence is a broad term that describes any violence, physical or psychological, carried out through sexual means or by targeting sexuality.This violence takes different forms against another person without their consent. This includes but is not limited to sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation.

Note: The Institution’s student code of conduct and other policies regarding sexual violence will take precedence over the Residence Community Living Standards.

LEVEL 3

• Any behaviour deemed to be a sexual violence.

Smoking is not permitted on or about the lands on which the Residence is situated, except as permitted by the Institution or municipal by-law. All students must follow the Ontario Law of Smoke-Free Ontario Act, S.O. 2017, c. 26. This means you must be 15 meters from the entrance/exit of the Residence.

LEVEL 2

• Smoking in Residence, including the use of e-cigarettes, hookahs, and vaporizers.
• Possession of large smoking paraphernalia (e.g., bongs, hookahs, etc.)more than one foot in height.
• Smoking within 15 meters of an entrance/exit of the Residence.

LEVEL 2

• Failure to abide by Seneca Colleges technology and internet policies.
• Installing/use of a personal internet router.

LEVEL 3

• Interference with the technology of the residence, Seneca College or another Resident.
• Copyright infringement (i.e. illegally downloading music, movies or other media using the residence internet connection).

All organized events, activities or gatherings that have the potential to cause a disturbance must be approved by Residence Management to ensure compliance with fire safety, noise and other applicable policies. Residence Management will not approve any event that involves or is presumed to involve the use of alcohol or other substances. Maximum capacity of a residence room is defined as the number of residents that live in the room plus two additional people each.Theft refers to the act of taking another person’s property in residence without their permission.

LEVEL 2

• Any gathering over the maximum capacity of a residence room.
• Any organized event, activity or gathering that has not gained the approval of Residence Management.

LEVEL 3

• Theft or possession of stolen property

Only Refrigeration appliance supplied with the Room are to be used. No others, including mini fridges, are to be brought intothe Room. Irons, toaster ovens, coffee makers, electric kettles protected by an automatic “shut off” may be used. In order for appliances to be approved for use in the Residence, they must bear a visible serial number and a CSA or RL identification tag.

LEVEL 1

• Possession of equipment, keys, identification, appliances or furnishings not authorized by the residence or Seneca College.

Violent or aggressive behaviour of any kind is not permitted in residence. This includes behaviour such as physical force potentially causing hurt or damage to someone/something, and/or behaviour that threatens another member of the community. Violence and aggression includes but is not limited to physical or verbal acts.

LEVEL 3

• Any communication or behaviour that is perceived as offensive, abusive, unwanted, aggressive or threatening.
• Any behaviour (consensual or not) that causes or has the potential/intent to cause physical or emotional harm. These behaviours include, but are not limited to: hitting, punching, slapping, kicking, pushing, pulling, bullying, stalking, fighting, intimidation, retaliation and threats of violence.
• Any behaviour deemed to be a physical assault.

Note: A weapon is defined as any device that is designed for (or could be used for) the purpose to intimidate, threaten, harm or kill. Examples of weapons include and are not limited to: handguns, rifles, air guns, pellet guns, paintball guns, BB guns, crossbows, swords, hunting knives, fishing knives, martial arts weapons, brass knuckles, replica weapons, or any other prohibited device as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada. Ammunition is defined by any replica or real materials fired, scattered, dropped, detonated from any weapon. This includes live and dead bullets, arrows, grenades, etc. Ammunition and replica ammunition are also prohibited in residence.

LEVEL 3

• Possession, storage, use or threatened use of a weapon and/or replica weapons.