Basic Rights of All Students

As a resident of Chapman's living areas, you possess specific rights which your roommate and those living around you need to respect. These rights carry with them a reciprocal responsibility on your part to ensure that these same rights are maintained for your roommate and other residents. Students who violate the basic rights of another student/community member will be subject to conduct review.

Your basic rights are listed here. Roommates/floor mates may choose to add to this list as well. It is important that these items and the concept of others' rights and responsibilities be discussed and honored during the year.

• The right to read and study in your room free from unreasonable interference.
• The right to have one's personal belongings respected.
• The right to free access to your room/apartment (and suite) facilities.
• The right to live in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
• The right to sleep and relax in your room.
• The right to entertain guests and visitors when it does not infringe upon a roommate's or a community member's rights.
• The right to settle conflicts.
• The right to be free from intimidation, physical and emotional harm.
• The right to confront another's behavior which infringes on your rights.
• The right to seek the aid of staff in resolving possible roommate conflicts after having already attempted and been unsuccessful at resolution.