* Your Residence Hall's Website: CMU's housing website will likely have specific information for each dorm building. Look for individual hall pages that might detail specific rules for that location.
* Your Residence Hall Contract: The contract you signed when you accepted your housing assignment will outline the rules and expectations you agreed to. This is the most authoritative source of information.
* The CMU Housing Website: The overall housing website will likely have general information about acceptable behavior, quiet hours, guest policies, and other broad rules. Search for terms like "community standards," "residence hall policies," or "student handbook."
* Your Resident Advisor (RA): Your RA is the best person to answer specific questions about the rules in your particular dorm.
In general, expect rules to cover areas such as:
* Quiet hours: Specific times when noise levels must be kept to a minimum.
* Guest policies: Rules about having visitors in your room, including overnight guests.
* Alcohol and drug use: CMU likely prohibits alcohol and drug use in the residence halls (unless specified otherwise for those of legal drinking age and in designated areas).
* Damage to property: Responsibility for any damage to the room or building.
* Fire safety: Rules related to fire alarms, smoking, and other fire safety measures.
* Cleaning and maintenance: Expectations for keeping your room and common areas clean.
* Technology use: Rules regarding internet access, computers, and other technology.
To find the most accurate and up-to-date information, you should consult the resources listed above, starting with your housing contract and your RA.