Resident Student Handbook
Simple Fines & Sanctions
Below you will find a chart with offenses matched with the minimum standard sanction that is enforced by the university. As approved by the Board of Control at SVSU, University Housing and Community Standard violations falling into a category of "simple fines and sanctions" published below will be incurred on student accounts. Sanctions are applicable to first offenses only and may be accompanied by probationary periods. Sanctions are progressive with repeat offenses and the severity of the actions.
Simple Fines and Sanctions
Offense |
Minimum Standard Sanction* |
| Accidental Property Damage | Restitution |
| Aiding or Abetting Violations and/or Failure to Discourage | $50 |
| Alcohol and Drug Policy | According to Sanctions Published in the Policy for First, Second and Third Offenses |
| Alcohol (Excessive) | $25 |
| Attachments to Building | Restitution |
| Candles, Incense, Open Flames, etc. | $25 + University Housing Probation + Restitution |
| Disorderly Conduct | $50 |
| Electrical Equipment, Halogen, Spider Lamps, Foreman Grills, not Underwriters Laboratories approved | Removal + Restitution |
| Endangerment | $100 |
| Failure to Observe Terms of Discipline | $100 |
| Fire Safety Equipment: Breaking glass of fire pull station or fire extinguisher, shooting fire extinguisher, disengaging smoke detectors, remove or tamper with detectors, etc. | $200 + University Housing Probation and/or University Probation for Two Academic Semesters |
| Footballs, Frisbees, Snowballs, Sports in the Halls, etc. | $25 + Restitution |
| Hygiene, Laundry, Noxious Odor, etc. | Corrective Measures + Cleaning fee |
| Hosting, Guest Policy, Visitation, etc. | $25 + Guest Restrictions |
| Housekeeping or Health & Safety Inspections | Educational Module and/or $25 + Cleaning Fee |
| Improper or Unauthorized Outdoor Storage or Stairwells | $50 |
| Littering or Trashing or Toilet Papering | $50 |
| Misuse or Improper Storage of BBQ Grills and Propane | $50 |
| Misuse or Removal of University Furniture | Return + Restitution |
| Noise or Quiet Hours | $25 |
| Pets or Unauthorized Emotional Support or Comfort Animals |
$100 + Cleaning fee |
| Screen Removal | $25 |
| Selling, Advertising, Soliciting | $50 |
| Snow Removal: Failure to Remove | Warning + Remove Snow |
|
Smoking or Tobacco Products use in unauthorized areas or Residence (Tobacco Products, Vaping, Hookah, etc.) |
$50/$100 |
| Treading on Protected Landscaping | $50 + Restitution |
| Trash Removal: Improper Disposal | $25 per Bag |
| Unapproved or Unauthorized Lofts | Removal |
| Unauthorized Painting | $50 + Restitution |
| Unauthorized Refrigerators (over 10 cubic feet) | Removal |
| Unauthorized Room Change | $50 + Move Back to Assigned Unit |
| Voluntary Compliance/Directive of a University Official | $100 |
CONTACT US.
Housing Operations
Curtiss 118
housing@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4255
Residential Life
Curtiss 114
reslife@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4410
Dining Services
Curtiss Hall 122
dining@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4252