Common use of Room Access Clause in Contracts

Room Access. The College will, when necessary: 1. Control the use of rooms, with medical direction, in the event of an epidemic, pandemic, or other medical emergency. 2. Place a new roommate into any empty room space at any time during the academic year. Students will receive at least 24 hours’ notice prior to a new roommate moving into their room, unless in emergency situations. After 24 hours, the new roommate will be allowed full access to the room. Students may not prevent or otherwise dissuade a new roommate from moving into the room. 3. Permit appropriate representatives of the College to enter a student’s room for regular maintenance, inspections, emergencies, or other health and safety concerns. 4. The ▇▇▇▇ of Students or designee may authorize entry and search of student rooms in appropriate circumstances. The College shall reasonably attempt to give notice of a search; if the student cannot be reached and is not present during a search, they will be informed by Housing Services that a search occurred and the reasons for the search. The College cannot prevent or prohibit the search of students’ rooms or College premises by law enforcement officers acting in the performance of their duty. It is expected, however, that the ordinary requirements for lawful search will be followed.