University of Hartford

                                                               

SPRING FLING 2011

PARTICIPANT BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT

 

All Students and guests who are officially registered and attend Spring Fling events are expected to display their wristband and agree to adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in this document.  If these policies are violated, the student jeopardizes his/her continued participation at Spring Fling events and will be held accountable through the University’s Student Conduct Office.

GENERAL POLICIES:

·          ALL University of Hartford policies (as outlined in The Source) are in effect during Spring Fling including our policy on consumption of alcohol by people under the legal drinking age of 21.

·          Students are not permitted to have bulk containers of and/or excessive quantities of alcohol on the University of Hartford campus.  BULK CONTAINERS are defined as any container exceeding 5 liters. (see The Source). Any apartment (Regents Park, Park River or the Village) that exceeds 90 beers or the alcohol equivalency will be considered to have an excessive quantity of alcohol and will be in violation of the alcohol policy as outline in the Source.    Additionally, University officials may determine at their discretion that smaller amounts of alcohol are excessive based on individual circumstances.

·          NO REGISTERED or UNREGISTERED Parties allowed.

·          No stereo speakers will be allowed in apartment windows or projected outside into the village.

·          No professional DJ parties, live music or bands will be allowed in the apartments

·          Room capacity limits will be enforced as outlined in the Source on page 53 (visitors) Participants need official Spring Fling Wristbands to enter Spring Fling events and venues.

·          Students who are banned from the residential side of campus leading up to, or during, Spring Fling will not be allowed to participate in any events.

 

GUEST POLICY:

Wristbands will be available Monday, April 11th &  Tuesday, April 12th from 12pm - 5 pm; Wednesday, April 13th & Thursday, April 14th 12 pm – 11 pm; Friday, April 15th 11 am – 1 am and Saturday, April 16th from 12 pm – 8 pm in Suisman Lounge.   Only registered guests & alumni with official Spring Fling Wristbands will be allowed to participate in the Spring Fling activities.   Guests must possess wristbands to enter the residential areas of campus.   You should only schedule your guests to arrive while the wristband center is open. Guests will be turned away if they arrive to campus after the wristband center is closed for the day.

·          Each University of Hartford student is limited to registering two guests. 

·          Current students must accompany non-affiliated guests at the check-in location to pick up the Official Spring Fling Wristband.

·          Alumni may register to attend spring fling but cannot register or host guests

·          ALL GUESTS MUST BE at least 18 years old or older as of April 11, 2011 

·          Student hosts are responsible for their guests and their guests’ behavior at all times. 

·          Guest (s) must be with their host at all times.

·          Each guest must have a valid state or federal picture ID to pick up the official wristband. 

·          Any unregistered guests without wristbands will be removed from campus. 

RESIDENTIAL LIFE POLICIES:

·          Cans and glass bottles are not permitted in outdoor areas. 

·          No backpacks, draw strings or camel backpacks will be allowed.

·          No Coolers will be allowed in the outdoor areas

·          Personal outdoor grills are not permitted in the residential areas due to Hartford/West Hartford fire codes.  ARAMARK will be sponsoring a BBQ the Commons on Friday, April 15th at 4 pm and again on Saturday, April 16th at 4 pm in Konover.   Students on a meal plan may use their card while other students and guests will be charged a reasonable price. 

·          Excessive noise/disturbances will be addressed by University staff.  Quiet hours will begin at 1:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights.

·          Outdoor quiet hours as mandated by Hartford, West Hartford and Bloomfield will be enforced at 11 pm.

·          Binge drinking paraphernalia and drinking games, (for example, Beer Pong) are not allowed.

·          Violent and /or aggressive behavior may result in prohibition from the residential area and removal from all remaining Spring Fling events.

·          Use or possession of drugs in violation of applicable laws may result in prohibition from the residential area and removal from all remaining Spring Fling events.

·          No University furniture will be allowed outside during Spring Fling.

·          Only lawn furniture will be allowed outside on the village lawn.  All personal furniture must be taken inside by 7:00 pm.

·          Consistent with the housing contract…no extension cords will be allowed to be used to power anything outside of the village apartments.

 

CONCLUDING COMMENTS:

Spring Fling is for all to enjoy.  Respect the campus by using trash receptacles and conduct yourself in a safe and responsible manner.  Health Services will be available to aid and assist anyone needing medical attention.  Students are expected to use their best judgment regarding alcohol use and will be held accountable for their actions.  Safety is our primary concern.  We would like the Spring Fling tradition to continue, so…  HAVE FUN, BE SAFE, AND BE RESPONSIBLE!