Rules and Regulations for the International Student Apartment Building in XYNU

In order to maintain good orders for study and daily life and to ensure the personal security of international students and their belongings, the manager’s office expects all the residents to observe the following regulations:

Section One: Regulations on Security

1.It is not allowed to damage or to disassemble the facilities in your room. You should pay the full price for public facilities you damaged or lost.

2.Students should observe personal safety and the safety of others in the dormitory. Enhance self-protection awareness and self-management ability. Burning candles or other materials and the use of gas stoves，electric stoves or other cookers is prohibited. If a student encounters any situation of concern, he/she should report it to the dorm supervisor immediately. If smoke detectors or other fire safety devices are found to have been tampered with, the person responsible will be required to compensate for the damages.

3.It is not allowed to play the fireworks. Anyone who violates will result in a fine of 100-500 RMB or a detention by the Police Department of Xinyang City. 

4.Residents should provide convenience when the dorm supervisors need to go into the rooms for the sake of routine check.

5.Students should observe safe use of electricity in the dormitory. Electric stoves, water boiling coils, electric kettles, and other electric heating appliances are not permitted for dormitory use. Manually extending or intertwining electrical wires, tampering with electrical outlets and misuse of electrical sources is forbidden. Violators will be subject to disciplinary measures in accordance with the seriousness of the case. If a student damages an electrical connection through the use of a device more powerful than that which should be used, his/her electricity will not be restored until the damage is compensated.

6.Students are provided with free electricity consumption of 600KWh per person per year, calculated by a dorm unit (i.e. a standard dorm is provided with 1200KWh per year with one electricity meter). Additional electricity used beyond these regulated amounts must be paid for individually. Students are allowed to inquire and top up their electric quantity by using student card in the Apartment Building Office on the first floor of No.27 Apartment Building.

7.Turn off the power of air-conditioner and other appliances for safety and energy –saving when leaving the dormitory. 

Section Two: Regulations on Living in the Dormitory

1.All staff and students of XYNU entering the dormitory should present suitable identification. Only those approved by the person on duty may enter the dormitory. Students who receive visitors must sign the visitor’s name and exact time of arrival and departure in the registration book. The person on duty has the right to deny entrance to any person lacking acceptable identification.

2.Observe the timetable for this building. You are not allowed to come back late. The timetable will be adjusted slightly during holidays. 

3.International students are required to stay in the assigned rooms. It is not allowed to change rooms or occupy others’ rooms without permission.

4.Anyone who has lost the status as a student should leave school within the designated time. Any things left in the room after this designate time can be disposed of by the manager’s office.

5.Illegal activities are forbidden. You are not allowed to re-rent your room or let others stay in your room for the night.

6.Items supplied for each student are as follows: two white quilt, two white quilt cover, one white bed sheet, one white pillow, one white pillowcase and one white mattress. All the items listed above should be taken care of and returned when you graduate. Items damages and losses should be paid for according to the original prices.

Section Three: Regulations on Order and Cleanliness

1.Keep the room clean and tidy. Chairs in public places are not to be moved away. Graffiti or sticking things on the wall or the doors are prohibited. Pouring water out of the window or littering is not allowed. Keep the corridor and passage way unblocked. Pet raising is not allowed in the room.

2.Keep quiet in your room. You are not allowed to disturb others. Dancing, speaking loudly and playing loud music are not allowed. Law-breaking activities such as excessive drinking, gambling, drug-addicting are strictly forbidden. 

3.Students should maintain a clean environment and keep taking good care of dorm facilities. Faucets and toilets should be kept in working order and drains kept unobstructed. Graffiti, littering, spitting, throwing things, and posting flyers outside of permitted locations is forbidden. Those who violate these rules will be subject to disciplinary measures.

4.Students should keep their living space and common areas clean. Rubbish should be placed in garbage cans, rooms and passageways should be kept tidy, and all students should be ready for cleanliness inspections held by the university.

5.During holidays including summer and winter vacations, students who wish to travel or leave the dormitory for other purposes should report to the International Exchange and Cooperation Division prior to departure and should return on time. 

6.Students should not be wasteful of electricity and water and should take care of dormitory materials. If dorm facilities are broken due to improper use, the person responsible must compensate for all damages. During thunderstorms students should turn off all telephones，computers and other electrical devices to avoid damage. Those who use the public kitchen should use all kitchen equipment properly. If equipment is broken due to improper use, the person responsible must compensate for all damages. Disciplinary action or even legal action may be taken if there are serious consequences due to the improper usage. Those who intentionally damage dormitory facilities will be subject to disciplinary measures.

7.For a safe and pleasant stay in this building, please observe the above rules and regulations. Any one who violates them may result in a suspension or a cancellation of your scholarship depending on the seriousness.