4. Student Housing Citizenship

You are a citizen of the Student Housing community and a student of NVIT. You therefore have certain rights and responsibilities. Your privileges are yours to maintain by respecting the rules of Student Housing and NVIT. Rights should NOT be confused with Privileges.

As a good citizen of our Student Housing Community, you acknowledge in a responsible way your rights, responsibilities and privileges as well as the rights, responsibilities and privileges of others. We hope that you participate in the community in a positive way, and you do your part to create and maintain an environment that encourages academic success and social growth.

Students’ Rights

Within the Student Housing Community you, as a Student, have the right to:

enjoy the rights and freedoms recognized by law, subject only to restrictions that ensure the welfare and advancement of the Student Housing Community, as detailed in the HCLS,
be free from discrimination, on the basis of race, ancestry, religious beliefs, physical ability, marital status, colour, place of origin, gender, mental disability, family status, source of income, age or sexual orientation,
enjoy an atmosphere intended to remain free from behaviour which is reasonably interpreted as unwelcome; including (but not limited to) remarks, jokes or actions which demean another person and/or deny individuals their dignity and respect,
study, work, read and sleep in your unit/room without undue interference from roommates and/or floormates,
occupy your assigned unit/suite/room and use its furniture, effects and services,
access to your assigned room/unit,
expect that roommates and/or floormates will respect your personal property,
expect reasonable cooperation from others when you are sharing common rooms/facilities,
live in a clean environment, requiring a joint and equitable effort from you and your roommates and/or floormates,
reasonable privacy from roommates and/or floormates,
have your concerns considered by Student Housing Staff,
have all reported offenses investigated in a reasonable amount of time and efficient manner,
expect confidentiality from Student Housing Staff with regards to all personal and student conduct related information.

Students’ Responsibilities

With your rights come corresponding expectations of behaviour within the Student Housing Community. As a Student you have the responsibility to:

read, understand and abide by NVIT Calendar, codes, policies and regulations, guidelines and processes, including the Student Housing Agreement, the Student Housing website, and the HCLS,
recognize the authority of all Student Housing and NVIT Staff acting in the scope of their position and to be responsive and cooperative in all dealings with them,
treat with respect, civility, courtesy and consideration all Students, Student Housing Staff and NVIT Officials and conduct yourself in a way that permits them to be successful academically and/or perform their duties,
take all actions associated with good citizenship, including reporting violations of Student Housing and NVIT policies, and taking all reasonable measures to ensure the safety and security of the Student Housing Community,
seek help or resources to protect and ensure your personal health, safety and wellbeing, including addressing issues of self-harm which have the potential to occur by action or neglect, including self-abuse, eating disorders, suicide attempts, underage drinking, alcohol abuse or negligence related to health, hygiene or medications,
attempt to resolve roommate conflicts and/or community issues on your own before you ask your HA to assist you in this process,
conduct yourself and contribute in a positive and productive way to the Student Housing Community through active participation,
respect the rights, privileges and property of all other Students and their Visitors, and of the neighbouring community,
take full responsibility for the conduct of Visitors, accompany them at all times within the Student Housing Complex and ensure that Visitors are aware of, and abide by, Student Housing and NVIT policies,
conduct yourself in a way that ensures the Student Housing complex and grounds are kept in good condition, including keeping your assigned room and suite common areas in a clean and sanitary condition,
secure your personal property and obtain personal contents insurance,
permit Student Housing or NVIT Staff or its officers entry when there is a reasonable apprehension of danger or harm, or for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the unit/suite/room and its contents,
be solely liable to NVIT for any loss or damage to your room and its furniture, telephone and effects of NVIT; liable for loss or damage to the public facilities, furniture and equipment of the Student Housing, including Common Areas; and liable for any damages caused by Visitors,
actively check your mail, voicemail and email accounts registered with Student Housing on a regular basis for messages from Student Housing Staff,
carry your NVIT ID and show it when requested by Student Housing or NVIT Staff.

Students’ Privileges

Privileges enhance the lifestyle in Student Housing because they add to the pleasure of the academic and social experience. Privileges are granted to Students upon arrival, based on the principle that Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the HCLS. There is an important difference between Rights and Privileges. You can expect your Rights to be respected all the time, and you can maintain Privileges with behaviour in accordance with our HCLS. Privileges can be taken away through the judicial process if conduct does not comply with our HCLS.

It is a privilege for you to:

live in Student Housing both now, and in future years,
use the Common Areas and Facilities and the furniture, equipment, effects and services present,
have unit/suite/room assignments to live with your friends,
use sound broadcast equipment, approved musical instruments, speakers and/or subwoofers,
invite and host Visitors in Student Housing,
be a Visitor in areas outside your assigned room/unit/building and/or enjoy access to the Student Housing Complex, outside your assigned room/unit/building,
participate in events and activities facilitated or sanctioned by Student Housing.