Student Living Standards

Policy

All enrolled students of BYU–Hawaii, whether living on- or off -campus, are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the principles of the Church of Jesus Christ and the CES Honor Code at all times. A student’s guests are expected to abide by the CES Honor Code while visiting residences.

Implementation

1.1 Conduct

All student conduct and actions in residences must be consistent with the CES Honor Code, rules found on the Student Housing website, and all other applicable university policies.

1.2 Dress and Grooming

Students are required to abide by the Dress and Grooming Standards at all times in their residences.

1.3 Separate Housing

1.3.1 Sex Separated Housing

All single students are required to live in sex-separated housing units (on- or off-campus) unless they have obtained prior written exception, using the appeal process in the housing portal. Single students are not permitted to share a bed.

Siblings of the opposite sex may live together in the same housing unit provided there are no other single persons in the housing unit.

1.3.2 Separate Married Housing

All married students are required to have their own separate housing apartment from other couples (on- or off-campus). Couples living with extended family are required to have their own bedroom.

1.4 Visitors and Overnight Guests

1.4.1 On-Campus Hales

Visitors of the opposite sex are allowed in designated hale lounges and lobbies but are not permitted in the unit. All guests need to be respectful of both visiting and quiet hours, as posted on the Student Housing website. Overnight guests are not permitted.

1.4.2 Temple View Apartments

TVA residents may host visitors and overnight guests. See the TVA overnight guest procedures on the Student Housing website for details.

Visitors of the opposite sex are allowed in the apartment of single-student parents but are not permitted in the bedroom. All guests need to be respectful of both visiting and quiet hours as posted on the Student Housing website.

1.4.3 Single-Student Off-Campus Housing

Visitors of the opposite sex are permitted in living rooms and kitchens, but not in the bedroom. Unless further limited by the landlord or property manager, visitors may be permitted between 8 am and midnight.

1.5 Enforcing Standards

The university will make reasonable efforts to enforce the standards by:

• Informing and educating residents of the standards;
• Investigating complaints and violations;
• Taking corrective action; and
• Referring and reporting violations to the appropriate campus departments.

Disclaimer

The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.