CSU Residences
General Regulations
22. Indicative penalties and levels applied for breaches of the general regulations for the Halls of Residence
The following offences and penalties are indicative only and the following content should not be construed to be all-inclusive. The intent of a student’s action or inaction will be a significant factor in determining whether a breach has occurred.
Residents should note that pursuant to clause 1.4 “The University reserves the right during any given session/year to change the allocation of rooms to best serve the University’s interests.” Imposition of penalties for breach of regulations may include the invocation of this clause.
| 22.1 | Where the Manager, Residential Operations considers that a student(s) have wilfully committed an offence which contravenes regulations or standards of behaviour, causes physical harm or property damage; or compromises the safety and welfare of themselves or others: |
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| 22.1.1 Level II | |
| 22.2 | Smoking in Residences |
| 22.2.1 Level II with a minimum of one-hundred dollars ($100) and a maximum of five-hundred dollars ($500) and/or fifty (50) hours community service. | |
| 22.3 | Illegal Parties |
| 22.3.1 First offence twenty-five dollars ($25) and/or five (5) hours community service and Level I | |
| 22.3.2 Further offence - maximum one-hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125) and/or twenty-five (25) hours community service and Level II or III | |
| 22.4 | Discharging of Fire Extinguisher |
| 22.4.1 Level II with a minimum of one-hundred fifty dollars ($150) and up to a maximum of five-hundred dollars ($500) plus costs and/or fifty (50) hours community service. | |
| 22.4.2 When offenders cannot be identified, the dorm area where discharge occurred may be levied the cost of recharging extinguisher and cleaning costs divided among members. | |
| 22.5 | Activating/Tampering with Fire Detection/Safety/Alarm Equipment |
| 22.5.1 Level II/Level III with a minimum of one-hundred dollars ($100) and up to a maximum of five-hundred dollars ($500) plus costs (including Emergency Services call-out fee) and/or 50 hours community service. | |
| 22.5.2 When offenders cannot be identified, dorm members or all residents may be liable to cover costs. | |
| 22.6 | Damage to Property |
| 22.6.1 In situations where the damage to University property is deemed deliberate, offenders will be liable for a fine from twenty-five dollars ($25) up to a maximum of five-hundred dollars ($500) plus costs and/or fifty (50) hours community service. | |
| 22.6.2 Non-deliberate damage will result in the offender(s) being liable for replacement costs. | |
| 22.7 | Subletting |
| 22.7.1 Level II and a fine as described at clause 4.3 | |
| 22.8 | Drinking on Dry Campus |
| 22.8.1 Minimum Level I and a fine of fifty dollars ($50). |
Definition: Dry Campus - No alcohol to be consumed within the Halls of Residence - as defined within the General Regulations, includes Orientation, exam period or such other times as determined by the Director, Student Residences and Business or nominee.