Your contract is the basic document that states your and the University's contractual obligations; Community Living at Michigan is a legally binding adjunct which is incorporated into your contract. You are equally responsible for complying with the rules, policies and regulations stated therein as you are for those directly printed on the contract.

University Housing is committed to providing an environment conducive to the educational, psychological, and social development of our residents. We attempt to create and nurture this environment through encouragement of respect for the rights of the individual balanced against the rights and interests of the community as a whole. This is no small task with populations as diverse as those found in our residence halls. We expect that all members of the residence hall community—residents, staff and visitors—act in a manner that demonstrates respect and consideration for those around them.

These regulations, the Community Living Standards (CLS), as described in Community Living at Michigan, reflect this perspective, with a strong leaning towards educational outcomes in instances where policies are violated. Our preferred approach to developing responsible behavior by and among residents is through advising, counseling and positive examples. Where these approaches are not successful or are not appropriate, the discipline and judicial processes described in Community Living at Michigan are designed to enforce adherence to our rules and community standards and to protect the interests of individuals who are being injured or victimized as well as the interests of the community at large. Disciplinary situations are handled on a case-by-case basis. Given the individual nature of each situation, there is no set list of mandatory sanctions attached to specific violations.

Community Living at Michigan specifies the community and behavioral standards expected in University residence halls. It also identifies what you can expect from University Housing in terms of your rights and prerogatives as a resident.

The policies, procedures and judicial/conflict resolution process described in Community Living at Michigan apply to all students who have signed a residence hall contract. While residents are always responsible for the conduct of their guests, it should be noted that guests who are not residents in any University Housing facility, but are enrolled students at the University, may be subject to sanctions under the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities.