Quiet Area Agreement


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THIS AGREEMENT IS APPLICABLE TO THOSE WHO WISH TO LIVE IN A QUIET AREA.

Please sign the following document if you prefer to live in a quiet area.
-Quiet Area Agreement Contract (Opens a PDF)

WELLNESS HOUSE AGREEMENT
QUIET
The "Quiet Areas" were established for students committed to maintaining a quieter residence community more conducive to study. It is the student's right, as a resident of these areas, to live in a quiet environment. If this right is being violated, the student is encouraged to approach the person(s) responsible. Resident Assistants will be responsible for mediating disputes between students as they arise. Final decisions regarding dispute settlement rests with the Residence Life Coordinator. The following represents the basic conditions which support the above objective. Students requesting residence in the quiet areas must first accept in writing the following
conditions:

1.        Students are encouraged to maintain a level of room noise that cannot be heard
          outside the room when the door is closed. (Exception Item 3). Stereo headphones
          are strongly recommended.
2.        Regular living noise is acceptable in the lounges (i.e. conversation, house
          meetings, use of kitchen facilities, etc.) Students should not use the lounges for
          other activities such as music, large gatherings, boisterous behaviour, etc.
          (Exception Item 4)
3.        The foregoing conditions are waived from 5:00pm-11:00pm on Friday and Saturday
          evenings. During this time, a reasonable noise level will be allowed. This does not
          mean "anything goes". This does not apply during the final exam period.
4.        House/Floor gatherings will be allowed on an occasional basis provided 75% of the
          community agrees to the event and that the approval is obtained from Residence
          Life Coordinator in advance.
5.        The Department of Residence strives to promote community living and social
          interaction among students. Therefore, individuals expecting absolute silence at
          all times may not be well suited for residence life, even in a quiet area, and may
          want to consider other living arrangements.