For Learning. For Faith. For Life.
search:
Ohio Valley University
  • Future Students
    • APPLY ONLINE
    • Applying For Admission
    • Find My Admissions Counselor
    • Important Dates & Events
    • Basic Costs & Fees
    • Colleges & Schools
    • FAQs (Admissions)
    • Financial Aid
    • Life on Campus
    • Majors & Degree Tracks
    • OVU Referral Form
    • Personal Information Form
    • Residual ACT
    • Request More Info About OVU
  • Student Life
    • Academic Success
    • Career Center
    • Student Activities
    • Chapel & Assembly
    • Health & Wellness Office
    • Orientation/Registration
    • Residence Life
    • Student Involvement
    • University Regulations
  • Academics
    • Majors & Areas of Study
    • OVU Academic Catalog
    • General Education Requirements
    • Honors Program
    • Colleges & Schools
    • Occupational Preparedness
    • Registrar/Office of Student Records
    • Class Schedules & Registration
    • International Students
    • OVU Library
    • Tutoring Center
    • Faith & Learning
    • Study Abroad Program
    • Best Semester Program
    • 2010 Spring Speaker Series
  • Alumni & Friends
    • Alumni Chorus Reunion
    • Welcome From Alumni Services
    • Alumni Benefits
    • Send Us AlumNews
    • Alumni Awards
    • OVU Alumni Profiles
    • Homecoming 2010
    • OVU MAGAZINE Online
  • Athletics
    • News & Headlines
    • Live Stats
    • Email Athletics Page
    • Athletics Search
    • Get to know the Fighting Scots
    • Men's Sports
    • Women's Sports
    • Schedules
    • Athletic Department
    • Recruitment Form
    • Store
    • Camps/Clinics
    • Events/Fundraisers
    • Fighting Scots Athletic Club
    • Media/Marketing
    • Former Student Athletes
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Traditions
    • Hall of Fame
    • Links
    • Feedback
  • Support OVU
    • Ways To Give
    • Campaign Funding Priorities
    • Planned Giving
    • Giving Clubs
    • Donate to OVU Online
    • President's Report Dinners
    • Naming Opportunities
    • Stepping Stones for OVU
    • Advancement Staff
  • About OVU
    • President's Welcome
    • OVU Senior Administration
    • Board of Trustees
    • Mission/Cornerstones
    • OVU Fast Facts
    • Accreditation
    • Local Community
    • Directions to Campus
  • Campus Directory
    • Senior Administration
    • Faculty and Staff Directory
    • Campus Operations Office

Residency Requirements
Check-In/Check-Out
Cleanliness & Damage
Laundry Facilities
Curfew & Sign-Out
Quiet Hours
Safety & Security
Prohibited Items & Activities
Furnishings
Home > ... Residence Life & Policies > Prohibited Items & Activities
Print PageEmail Page

Printed on: March 11, 2010


Prohibited Items & Activities

Every house has rules. The Ohio Valley University "house" is no different. Please give your attention to the following prohibited items and activities.

Prohibited Items: 

  • Free weights are not permitted in your room unless you have a standard, approved weight mat.
  • You may keep small aquariums (fish and turtles only) in your room. Otherwise, no pets are permitted.
  • Candles, incense burners, and kerosene lamps are not permitted in the residence halls. Appliances that present a fire hazard such as hot plates, skillets, toasters, and toaster ovens are also not permitted. Pop-corn poppers, coffeepots, microwave ovens, and small refrigerators are allowed.
  • Darts and dartboards are not permitted in the residence halls.
  • Wall hangings that are revealing or suggestive may not be displayed. Also, wall hangings or decorations that contain bad language, advertise alcoholic beverages, or are racially offensive to individuals or groups are not permitted.
  • Street or road signs or any other type of public property should not be displayed in dormitory rooms.
  • Hot plates, grills, deep fryers, and similar items are prohibited in dormitory rooms due to fire safety reasons.

Prohibited Activities: 

  • Excluding pizza deliveries and vending machines, food is not to be sold in the residence halls.
  • No soliciting will be permitted in the dormitories.
  • Water battles and other rowdy or potentially harmful or destructive activities are prohibited.
  • Outdoor sports equipment may not be used indoors.
  • Students are not permitted to accept overnight babysitting assignments in the dormitories.
  • Students should avoid creating excessive noise in the residence halls at all times.

 





© 2010 Ohio Valley University. All Rights Reserved.
Future Students | Current Students | Academics | Alumni & Friends | Athletics | Support OVU | About OVU | Campus Directory
Privacy Policy | Site Map | FAQ | Login | | | 877.446.8668
Ohio Valley University | 1 Campus View Drive | Vienna, West Virginia 26105-8000

Copyright © 2010 Ohio Valley University. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
Powered by siteMpower, a Web Content Management System by Walking Stick Communications.