Eligibility

All students are eligible to reside at AUD Housing except students who are dismissed from the Student Housing, students who are not enrolled in classes, students who are not full- timers, and students who have outstanding obligations on their account.

Room Inspection

AUD reserves the right for its designees to enter and inspect dorm rooms in the interests of the health, safety, and proper conduct of the residents, or to maintain or repair the premises. Entry may be made at any time, whether or not the resident is present, and without prior notice to the resident if there are reasonable grounds to believe that any substance, material, banned visitor or item is being kept or used on the premises in any manner that is prohibited by the rules/regulations of AUD.

Conduct Integrity

All AUD students are expected to abide by AUD's Conduct Code. It is not possible to list all situations that might constitute indecent conduct. However, all behaviors that are unacceptable according to UAE culture, religion, law, and society are not permitted on campus or at any AUD function whether on-or off-campus. Such behaviors include but are not limited to the following: public displays of affection; kissing; hugging; touching; or sexual harassment which may include sexual jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct; gossip regarding one's sex life; comments on individuals' bodies; or suggestive or insulting comments.

For further clarification of what constitutes a violation of AUD's Conduct Code, please consult the AUD Student Handbook. It is the students' responsibility to seek clarification.

Residents are responsible and liable for the conduct of their guests. A guest who is in violation of any of the housing rules and regulations impacts the resident's standing. The resident will receive violation points for any violation committed by his/her guest.

Overnight guests are not allowed. This includes visitors from outside the AUD dorms as well as other dorm residents.

The only visitors allowed in the dormitory premises are those of the same gender as the resident. Visiting hours must be strictly obeyed and are daily from 8:00 am until 10.00 pm exclusively. Any student who has been dismissed from the dorm or from AUD for conduct reasons is not permitted to visit the dorms at any time under any circumstances.

Non-resident students or visitors must be met, escorted, and signed-in to the building by a resident of that building. The resident assumes full responsibility for the actions of his/her guest.

Visitors who arrive at the door without a host should call the resident they are visiting to arrange to meet and sign-in at the Dorm Security Office. Non-resident guest policies apply to all family members, cousins, parents or legal guardians.

No pets of any kind are allowed in student housing.

Student housing residents must be in their accommodation by 12:00am (midnight) every night unless the Housing Office has received a letter of permission from a parent / guardian of the student.

Most Graduate students and students who are over 24 years old are exempt from the curfew policy. The only exception is those who have a restricted curfew requested by their parents / guardians.

It is the student's responsibility to provide a contact number and address if they plan to spend the entire night outside the dorms. Sign-out books are available for this purpose.

Residents shall respect their neighbors and roommates by keeping noise to a minimum. Any and all complaints will be acted on immediately. Loud talking and shouting will not be tolerated, and TV and stereo volume should be kept low, especially after 11:00 p.m.

No locks may be added or changed. Entrances, hallways, walks and lawns may not be obstructed or used for purposes other than those for which they are intended. All trash must be placed in dumpsters/bins.

The Housing Manager must be notified in writing within 7 days of any item that has been damaged in the dormitory.

Residents are responsible for the care of AUD-owned furniture. Furniture should never be taken outside. Residents will be held responsible for the cost of missing, or weather-damaged furniture.

Drugs and narcotics are ILLEGAL and are not permitted ANYWHERE in the UAE including AUD. Should the Administration become aware of any student involved with or using drugs, his/her name will be reported to the Dubai Police, and he/she will be expelled from the University.

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on AUD campus. Students found in possession of alcohol or with empty alcohol containers will be immediately and permanently dismissed from AUD Housing.

Smoking is forbidden in the dormitories and all AUD buildings.

AUD, in accordance with the United States Higher Education Reauthorization Act of 1998, notifies parents and/or guardians of students who are under the age of 21 who violate its institutional policies on the use of alcohol and drugs.

Internet access points are provided in each room for student residents (one per student in the New Dorms; as available in the Old Dorms). Internet services to the dorms are provided using an independent circuit from our service provider. Students are required to conform to all usage policies as defined by AUD and the Service Provider. Misuse and/or abuse will result in disconnection and possible disciplinary action.

1. All computers must conform to the AUD's policy for student-owned computers. AUD requires that each computer have the following installed and operated at industry-recommended levels:
   
   • Anti-virus software, including a valid update subscription; and Latest Microsoft security patches and critical updates.
     
2. Copying and illegal distribution of copyrighted songs and movies is not permitted, nor is the operation of peer-to-peer software that supports these activities. Examples of peer-to-peer software include, but are not limited to Gnutella, Kazaa, Morpheus, eDonkey, eMule.
3. AUD's dormitory network is designed as a CLIENT network, and as such, the use of servers is not allowed. Server services such as, but not limited to, Web or IIS; FTP; Shoutcast; WAREZ; Chat; Gaming servers; Mail servers including POP-2 and 3 and IMAP; ICQ web servers and MIRC chat servers, including file servers, are not permitted.
4. Systems Monitoring: AUD reserves the right to monitor computer and network system activities at any time, including the right to physically inspect computers. Only designated Information Technology Services staff have authorization to engage in systems monitoring.
5. Privacy: All individuals are required to respect the privacy of other users, including security of files, confidentiality of data, and the ownership of personal work. Nonetheless, in order to enforce the policies of the University, designated Information Technology Services staff are permitted to monitor activity on local computer systems.
6. Internet Services and Content Filtering: Student access to the Internet conforms to the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including the monitoring and filtering of Internet content. Any attempt to circumvent or disable Internet access controls set by the University or the government of the UAE is a violation of University policy and will result in disciplinary action.
7. Disciplinary action: Use of the university's computer resources is a privilege, not a right. Any violation of University computer usage policies will be investigated. Substantiated violations will result in disciplinary action, including termination of access, disciplinary review, expulsion, or other sanctions deemed appropriate by the University or a Conduct Council.
8. Students are advised that they are responsible for protecting their own computer resources. The University recommends that students install and use a personal firewall.

Any student wishing to appeal any action taken by the Housing Manager as a consequence of violating the University's Housing Rules and Regulations should first meet with Dean of Student Services. The Dean of Student Services will investigate the situation, make a ruling on the action, and advise the student about subsequent procedures and recommendations.

The student has the right to appeal all decisions to the President. The President has the right to overturn decisions of the Housing Manager and/ or the Dean of Student Services. All decisions of the President are final.

To ensure the upkeep of Student Housing, a refundable security deposit of AED 1,000 is required with the initial student housing fee payment. The full amount of the security deposit will be refunded upon the return of the housing keys, provided no damages have occurred. Deductions will be made for any repairs, replacement costs, or additional cleaning if needed.

Should damage occur to furniture in a room or to the room itself and no one admits responsibility, the students occupying that room will equally share the cost of repair. In common areas where it is impossible to determine the responsible party, all dorm residents will equally share the cost of damage.

All rooms must be vacated in the same condition in which they were originally found.

AUD has clear guidelines for what constitutes inappropriate behavior in Student Housing. These guidelines are outlined below, and it is the responsibility of students to acquaint themselves with these rules.

Students will be given violation points for each infraction of the student housing rules. The point value for each violation will be determined by the Administration. The maximum number of points for any one violation is 10.

Should a student receive a total of 10 points, he/she will be dismissed from Student Housing and possibly from AUD depending on the offense. A parental notification letter accompanies all dismissals. Students who have been expelled from Student Housing may not reapply before one year from the date of expulsion. Students who were expelled, then re-admitted again to Housing, will be on probation for one year.

Assigned Points accumulate for 3 semesters (Summer 1 and 2 count as 1 semester) beginning with the first offense. The student's points will return to zero, except under unusual circumstances, once one full calendar year has been reached.

Example: Student A is assigned 5 points during Spring 2005 and 4 points during Summer 2, 2005. Student A's points do not return to 0 until the beginning of Spring 2006.

1. The Housing Manager must be notified in writing of any and all items in need of repair.
2. The Housing Manager must be given 24 hours advanced written notice if a resident on curfew wishes to spend the night outside AUD Student Housing.
3. If a resident loses a key, he/she is responsible for the cost of changing the door lock cylinder, each time the key is lost (AED.200 will be charged for replacement.) Students should not lend their keys to anyone. Students must return their keys at the end of the term. No exceptions will be made.
4. Residents wishing to move out of the student accommodation must give written notice to the Housing Manager at least two weeks before their anticipated departure date. During the check-out process, all personal belongings must be removed from the residence facilities and the resident must return keys to the Housing Office.
5. There is no guarantee that a resident will retain the same room from term to term. If at all possible, efforts will be made to ensure that students keep the same room. Residents will be assigned rooms according to the date of receipt of all Housing materials.
6. Residents can stay free of charge in their rooms between terms providing they have paid for the next semester. The only exception is for the December break. Only residents whose homes are outside the UAE can stay in the dormitory during this period.
7. Residents who have not paid for the next semester may not stay beyond the last day of Check Out. Residents are not permitted to leave behind any of their belongings in the room they were occupying or anywhere on the AUD campus. In all cases, the Housing Department will be obliged to follow the following procedures:
   • A storage company will pack and remove the resident's belongings and store them at its warehouse for a limited period. The period will be determined by the amount of money left in the resident's security deposit. When the security deposit has been depleted, all the belongings will be donated to charities.
   • The University takes no responsibility for any items stored, lost, or stolen from the premises, and will not make any arrangements either to deliver belongings in Dubai, or to ship them back to the resident's country of residence.

Note: The American University in Dubai reserves the right to amend or add to the above regulations at any time without prior notice. While the University will do everything in its power to provide a safe and secure housing environment, it cannot be held liable for the acts of others.

There are occasions when the rights and responsibilities inherent in living in a collaborative, community environment lead to conflicts between residents. AUD firmly believes that students share a role in the daily operation and collaborative environment of the AUD dormitories. By subscribing to a set of community behavioral courtesies each student takes responsibility for his or her own actions, thus contributing to reducing friction and conflicts. The responsibility for a successful collaborative learning environment is a shared effort among the AUD Housing Manager, Resident Assistants, and residents. It is built on respect for the rights and responsibilities of all involved parties that comprise different nationalities, cultures, and ethnic groups. These community behavioral courtesies are essential for successful community living situations.

1. Housing residents should make a concentrated effort to be friendly and helpful to one another. This involves taking the time to learn about one another.
2. Residents should show tolerance for differing cultural practices, living styles, and food preferences.
3. Flexibility and adaptability should be part of every resident's vocabulary and actions.
4. Any resident who is responsible for a violation of courtesies needs to accept responsibility for his/ her own actions and institute behavioral changes.
5. Residents should also accept responsibility for informing other residents of behaviors that are annoying and/ or infringing upon the rights of members of the community.
6. Noise should be kept to a minimally accepted level of tolerance. Excessive noise should be avoided.
7. All residents should strive to practice good kitchen hygiene. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
• Disposing of all uneaten food and trash;
• Washing dishes, pots, pans, glassware, and kitchen utensils;
• Wiping off and sanitizing cooking, eating, and food preparation surfaces;
• Labeling all food items and disposing of items past expiration date
8. If students are waiting to watch a television program, the current viewer has the right to view the end of the show in progress. The next student waiting has the right to select the next television show and watch it until completion.