{"id":68,"date":"2020-11-25T17:28:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T17:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ese-tst.syr.edu\/studentliving\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2026-11-06T16:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T21:31:28","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/about\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  \n<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/ra-faq\/\" class='button margin-bottom button-secondary' style=\"display: inline-block\"  >\n  \n  Resident Advisor FAQ\n      <span class=\"icon-right\">\n      <i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n    <\/span>\n  <\/a>\n\n\n  <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Residential Living<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What does Residential Living do?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Residential Living supports the living experience of all Syracuse University students: those in residence halls, South Campus apartments, off-campus houses and apartments, and commuters. Our staff build community, offer programs, and help students solve problems where they live.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n             How is Residential Living different from Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services handles housing applications, assignments, room relocation requests, and billing. Residential Living handles community life, student team members, policies, roommate support, and off-campus resources. If your question is about where you live or what you pay, start with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/\">Housing<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Who should I contact first if I have a concern in my building?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Start with your Resident Advisor (RA). If your RA cannot resolve it, contact your Residence Director (RD). For apartments, off-campus, or commuter questions, contact the Apartment and Off-Campus Living team.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I reach Residential Living?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <ul data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<li>North Campus: 111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 200, 315.443.3637, <a href=\"mailto:orl@syr.edu\">orl@syr.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>South Campus, campus, and commuters: 206 Goldstein Student Center, 315.443.3893, <a href=\"mailto:orlsouth@syr.edu\">orlsouth@syr.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/about\/contact\/\">Contact Us<\/a> for more information on business hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What should I do in an emergency?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <h3 id=\"what-should-i-do-in-an-emergency\" data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What should I do in an emergency?<\/h3>\n<p>Call 911, or call the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224. The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/dps.syr.edu\/services-resources\/orange-safe-app\/\">Orange Safe app<\/a> also connects you directly to DPS.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in the Residence Halls<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is a Living Agreement, and do I have to complete one?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A Living Agreement is a conversation, led by your RA, where you and your roommate(s) set expectations for things like guests, cleaning, sleep, and study habits. You then record it in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/roompact.com\/saml\/login\/SYR\">Roompact<\/a>, where it stays on file to help if disagreements come up later. You can update it at any time during the year.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            My roommate and I are not getting along. What should I do?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Talk with your roommate directly first; most conflicts start with poor communication, and texts or notes usually make things worse. Revisit your Living Agreement together. If that does not help, ask your RA or RD to facilitate a conversation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I change rooms?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You can request a relocation through Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services. Requests depend on space availability and University policy. See <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/living-agreements\/room-relocation-request\/\">Room Relocation Request<\/a> for deadlines and eligibility.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What are quiet hours?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Quiet hours run Sunday through Thursday, midnight to 7 a.m., and Friday and Saturday, 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Courtesy hours apply at all other times, so noise should stay at a level that lets others sleep and study. During finals, 24-hour quiet hours begin on the first reading day.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How many people can be in my room at one time?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A residence hall room may hold no more than double its number of assigned beds, so a double room may have four people total. South Campus Apartments may have no more than the following number of individuals in the unit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">1-bedroom apartment: 4 people;<\/li>\n<li data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">2-bedroom apartment: 6 people;<\/li>\n<li data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">3-bedroom apartment: 8 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information may be found in the<a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/about\/policies\/individual-and-community-focused-policies\/\"> Occupancy Limits<\/a>, section 1.3c5, of Residential Living&#8217;s Handbook and Policies<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How does laundry work?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Residence halls have laundry facilities in each building. Lazybones also offers a paid pickup laundry service: you leave laundry in the lobby bin on your building&#8217;s pickup day and it returns to the main desk the next day. See <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/lazybones-laundry-and-storage\/\">Lazybones Laundry and Storage<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Where do I pick up mail and packages?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Residence hall mail and packages are handled at your building&#8217;s main desk. Main desk phone numbers are listed on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/residence-halls\/\">Residence Halls<\/a> page. Packages may be picked up whenever the main desk of the residence hall is open, unless others posted or communicated.<\/p>\n<p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Packages to South Campus apartments are delivered directly to the apartment&#8217;s front door . more information is available about the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/south-campus\/south-campus-operations\/\">South Campus Mail and Package Operation<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guests and Visitors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is the difference between a guest and a visitor?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A guest is affiliated with Syracuse University (a current student, faculty or staff member) or is a SUNY ESF student. A visitor is anyone else, such as a parent, family member, friend, or former student. Both must be signed in by their host.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I sign in a guest or visitor?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In a residence hall, meet your guest or visitor at the main entrance and sign them in with the Residence Community Safety Officer (RCSO) using your SUID card. Visitors must show a photo ID. When they leave, walk them back to the lobby.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Do South Campus apartment visitors need to register?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. Submit the online <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?SyracuseUniv&amp;layout_id=52\">Visitor Registration<\/a> form at least two business days ahead. The confirmation email serves as the visitor pass, and your visitor must also carry a photo ID.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can my guest stay overnight?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, with your roommate&#8217;s or suitemates&#8217; prior approval. A guest may stay no more than three nights in a row, you may host overnight guests no more than six nights a month, and you may host no more than two overnight guests at once.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can my younger sibling visit?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Visitors under 16 may enter only with their parent or guardian present and may not stay overnight. Visitors who are 16 or 17 must be related to you, need a signed <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/05\/Minor-Visitor-Permission-Form.pdf\">parent or guardian permission form<\/a>, and must be registered online at least 72 business hours ahead. You will also meet with your RD before the visit.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Are there times when visitors are not allowed?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. Guest privileges may be limited during openings, breaks, finals, and closings. For example, new first-year and transfer students are asked not to host overnight visitors during Welcome Week. Current restrictions are posted on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/visitor-registration\/\">Guest and Visitor Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Am I responsible for what my guest does?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. Hosts are responsible for their guests&#8217; and visitors&#8217; behavior, and a conduct complaint may be filed against the host for a guest&#8217;s violation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring and Prohibited Items<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What items are not allowed in University housing?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Common prohibited items include air conditioners, space heaters, electric blankets, candles and incense, extension cords (UL- or ETL-listed power strips with a circuit breaker are allowed), halogen or multi-head lamps, wall-mounted TVs, weapons, fireworks, and large furniture. Prohibited items are confiscated and discarded. See the full <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/about\/policies\/prohibited-item-policy\/\">Prohibited Item Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I bring a microwave or refrigerator?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Refrigerators must be under five cubic feet and microwaves under 1,000 watts. In residence halls, microwaves and microfridges must also have built-in smoke detection and automatic shutoff; you can rent a compliant one through <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/resources\/microfridge-rental\/\">MicroFridge<\/a>. Standard microwaves are fine in South Campus and Milton apartments.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I cook in my room?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Not in residence halls. Air fryers, toasters, toaster ovens, rice cookers, crockpots, hot plates, and indoor grills are prohibited there. Indoor grills, air fryers, toasters, toaster ovens, crockpots, and rice cookers are permitted in South Campus apartments.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I bring an e-scooter, e-bike, or hoverboard?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">No. Electric scooters, e-bikes, hoverboards, other motorized vehicles, and their chargers are prohibited in University housing because of fire risk.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I fly a drone?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">No. Drones may not be operated from or within residential facilities, and the University does not permit recreational drone use on campus.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I have a pet?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Pets are not permitted, except fish. Approved emotional support animals and service animals are handled through the process in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/residential-facilities\/terms-and-conditions\/\">Housing Terms and Conditions<\/a>. The Winding Ridge Apartment area on South Campus is pet friendly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I keep a knife for cooking?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In residence halls, food preparation knives and pocket knives are allowed if the blade is four inches or shorter. South Campus apartment residents may keep standard kitchen knives for cooking purposes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaks, Move-out, and Closing<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I stay on campus during breaks?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Residence halls and South Campus apartments stay open during Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, and Spring Break, although services such as main desk hours and package distribution are reduced. Residence halls close for Winter Break, while South Campus apartments stay open. Dates for each break are on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/welcome-and-break-information\/\">Welcome, Break, and Closing Information<\/a> page.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When do I have to leave for Winter Break?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Residence hall students must leave within 24 hours of their last final or by the posted closing time, whichever comes first. Select your checkout time in the Housing Portal. See <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/welcome-and-break-information\/winter-break-december-closing\/\">Winter Break\/December Closing<\/a> for this year&#8217;s date.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            I live on South Campus and will be here over Winter Break. What do I need to do?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Indicate in the Housing Portal that you will be in your apartment so the heat stays on. If you are staying and have no heat, submit an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.syr.edu\/facilities\/service-requests\/\">online service request<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What should I do before I leave my room for break?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Unplug, empty, defrost, and clean your microfridge (South Campus students leave the full-size refrigerator plugged in). Take out trash, close and lock windows, turn off lights, and lock your door. Staff check rooms after you leave and will unplug anything left plugged in.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What happens if I do not return my key when I move-out?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You will be charged for a lock core change ($50 for a residence hall key; $75 for a Milton fob). South Campus fees are $50 for the front door key, $10 for the bedroom key, and $5 for the mailbox key. Keys cannot be mailed back to avoid these fees. <em>*All fees subject to increase and were accurate at the time of posting.<\/em><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can a moving company help me move out?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Lazybones is the only authorized moving and storage vendor allowed inside residential buildings. Family and friends may help, but in residence halls they must sign in with the RCSO. If you use another company, you must bring your items outside the building yourself.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I store my things over the summer or while I study abroad?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes, through <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/mylazybones.com\/storage\/how-it-works\/student\">Lazybones storage<\/a>, which picks up from your room, prices by item, and charges no monthly fee. Items left behind after you move out are treated as abandoned.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Campus Apartments and Skyhalls<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Who lives on South Campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">South Campus has space for about 2,400 students in the apartments and Skyhalls. The Skyhalls are are comprised of 3 residence halls each having 60 single rooms.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Where do I go for help on South Campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For general help, visit Residential Living at Goldstein Student Center, suite 206. For apartment assignments, lockouts, keys, and mail, visit Housing at Goldstein Student Center, suite 210.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I get mail and packages on South Campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Mail goes to the mailbox cluster near your building. USPS packages too large for your mailbox go into a parcel locker, and a locker key is left in your mailbox. Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and DHL deliver to your door. Review additional information on <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/residential-living\/on-campus\/south-campus\/south-campus-operations\/\">South Campus Mail and Package Operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is my South Campus mailing address?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use this format:<\/p>\n<p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">First and Last Name<br \/>\nBuilding number and street, apartment number<br \/>\nSyracuse, NY 13244<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What should I do if a package is missing?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Contact the seller or the carrier first. You can also file a report with the Department of Public Safety at 315.443.2224. If you will be away, pause or reschedule deliveries, including auto-ship orders.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Is there an RA on call on South Campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Skyhalls RAs are on call each evening starting at 8 p.m.; the number is posted in the Skyhalls.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Where do I take my trash and recycling?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use the labeled trash and recycling dumpsters near every apartment building. Taking trash out regularly helps keep pests away.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I get between South Campus and Main Campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Free campus shuttles run between South and Main Campus. Schedules are on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/parking.syr.edu\/transportation\/shuttle-information\/campus-shuttle-schedules\/\">Parking and Transportation Services<\/a> site.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-Campus and Commuter Students<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            When can I move off campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Students may move off campus after completing the University&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/residential-facilities\/terms-and-conditions\/\">housing requirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Does Residential Living help with off-campus housing?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. The Apartment and Off-Campus Living team can help you decide whether to move off campus, search for housing, review what to look for in a lease, and handle problems once you move in. Contact us at 315.443.3893 or visit the Goldstein Student Center, suite 206.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Where can I search for off-campus housing?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use the University&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/housing.offcampus.syr.edu\/\">Off-Campus Housing Search<\/a> site, run with College Pads. Listings are checked at the time of posting for pending code violations, occupancy certificates, and a City inspection within the last three years. Listing a property is not an endorsement by the University.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I check a property that is not on the University site?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use the City of Syracuse <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.syr.gov\/Living\/My-Home\/Look-Before-You-Rent\">Look Before You Rent<\/a> tool to check its Rental Registry status, Certificate of Compliance, and code violations. You can also call Code Enforcement at 315.448.8695.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can someone review my lease before I sign?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. Undergraduates can have a lease reviewed through <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.studentlegal.net\/\">Student Legal Services<\/a>, which is covered by the student fee. Always keep a signed copy of your lease.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can I find roommates or a sublease?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Yes. The Off-Campus Housing Search site has roommate and sublease boards open only to Syracuse University students. Before you sublet, confirm your lease allows it, and remember you stay responsible for the rent if your subtenant does not pay.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            I am studying abroad. Should I sign a year-long lease?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Only if the lease allows subletting and you are confident you can find a subtenant. Otherwise you will owe rent while you are away. A one-semester on-campus agreement may be easier; contact <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/housingmealplans.syr.edu\/\">Housing<\/a> to ask.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How many people can live in one off-campus unit?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The City of Syracuse allows no more than five unrelated adults to share a dwelling unit, and they must live as a single household. Bedrooms cannot be leased individually or have exterior locks.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What are my responsibilities as an off-campus neighbor?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Put trash and recycling out and back on collection days, shovel sidewalks and steps, park only in legal spaces, and keep noise on your own property. Large or disorderly gatherings can be cited as nuisance parties under City code.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            How do I report a concern about an off-campus property or neighbor?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">For non-emergencies, file an <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cm.maxient.com\/reportingform.php?SyracuseUniv&amp;layout_id=56\">Off-Campus Neighbor Concern Report<\/a>. For emergencies, call 911. For broken streetlights or other City issues, use the SYRCityline app.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Can graduate students live on campus?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p data-lfile-container=\"8699b868-e1e4-4b26-9f47-2cdcdff5de49\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">On-campus options may be available. 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