JCH Resident Handbook 2024-25

Interpretation of Rules 22 The Residence Master and the Hall Affairs and Operations Committee shall have the authority to interpret these Hall Rules. Breach of Rules 23 If anyone fails to observe the Hall Rules, the Residence Master may impose penalties, including suspension or termination of hall residency and/or disciplinary actions, on the resident or host resident of the visitor. 15 Hall Rules Most Serious Offenses Examples: • Hall place trading • Usage or storage of illegal drugs in hall • Damage of security or safety devices with malicious intent Possible Penalties (Zero tolerance) • Immediate termination of hall place • Disqualified from all future hall applications • Banned from entering all student halls for the rest of study at HKUST • HASC and School/Department will be notified • Remedial action and/or penalty charge Serious Offenses Examples: • Unauthorized room swapping • Misuse of student card for illegal hall entry • Causing significant nuisance • Smoking and/or alcohol consumption or storage • Overnight visitors without proper check-in • Gambling Possible penalties for 1st Offense For residents: • Warning letter • Remedial action and/or penalty charge (e.g. $500 for smoking) For non-residents (visitors): • Warning letter • Banned from entering a particular student hall for up to six months • Escorted out of the hall immediately Possible penalties for 2nd Offense For residents: • Immediate termination of hall place • Disqualified from any hall application in the subsequent year For non-residents (visitors): • Banned from entering all student halls for up to one year • Escorted out of the hall immediately • Disqualified from future hall application in the subsequent year Possible penalties for 1st Offense • Verbal warning on record • Remedial action and/or penalty charge (e.g. the cost of fixing any damage of facilities) Possible penalties for 2nd Offense • Same as 1st offense under “Serious Offenses” Minor Offenses Examples: • Removing furniture without permission • Inappropriate decoration or display materials General Penalties for Hall Rules Violation * This table is for reference only. The Residence Master shall have the authority to interpret the Hall Rules and may take disciplinary actions against any hall resident or visitors in accordance with authorities vested in him/her by the University. For more details and the most updated information, please visit our website at https://shrl.hkust.edu.hk.

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