{"id":1277,"date":"2020-01-03T14:31:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T19:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/policies\/?post_type=policies&p=1277"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:46:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:46:10","slug":"student-center-policies","status":"publish","type":"policies","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/policies\/all-policies\/student-center-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Center Use Policies and Procedures"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following information is provided by the Office of the Student Center<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Animals<\/div>
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Only service animals and the official University Pupscot, Pebbles<\/a>, are permitted in the Student Center. No other animals are allowed in the building.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Alcohol<\/div>
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The Student Center observes a no alcohol policy for events scheduled by students. Registered Student Organizations of the SGA and organizations recognized by the Office of Student Engagement are not permitted to host events on campus involving alcohol.<\/p>\n

Alcoholic beverages may not be taken out of the 1908 pub space. University departments or external clients may not serve alcohol at events without prior approval from the Director of the Student Center and Catering Services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Amplified Sound & Music<\/div>
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Outdoors:<\/strong> The Student Center Quad is a common area surrounded by academic and administrative offices. There can be no amplification of sound during class hours. For purposes of this policy, amplified sound is defined as any sound enhanced by sound amplifying equipment. Sound-amplifying equipment includes, but is not limited to, any machine or device used for the amplification of the human voice, music or any other sound. Classes are scheduled from 7 a.m. \u2013 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. Amplification will be permitted during the Common Hours scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m., Fridays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays. The level of amplification will be monitored by Student Life staff. You are expected to be courteous to the offices and activities that take place during the Common Hour. Any music\/amplified sound played outdoors must be clean (i.e. radio version). No profanity is permitted. Any performers and\/or DJs must be made aware of this in advance. Failure to comply will result in the sound being shut down.<\/p>\n

Indoors and Outdoors:<\/strong> If the volume exceeds a reasonable level, you will be asked to lower it. Failure to lower the volume or raising the volume after you have been asked to lower it will result in your event being shut down.<\/p>\n

Amplified sound is not permitted at Lobby tables.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Bicycles, Rollerblades, Scooters and Skateboards<\/div>
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Bicycles, skateboarding, rollerblading, use of recreational scooters or ball playing are not permitted in the Student Center and Annex. Skateboarding is not permitted on the Student Center Patio. Electric scooters are not permitted in the building. Bike racks are to be used to secure these items outside, not handrails.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Cancellations/No Shows<\/div>
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Late Cancellation and No-Show Fees<\/h3>\n

Late Cancellation:<\/strong> For event cancellation with less than 24 hours notice, event sponsors will be charged 10% of the sponsored guest room rate*<\/a> for the space(s) reserved. This fee would not apply for University weather\/emergency closures or delays.<\/p>\n

No-Show:<\/strong> Event sponsors who do not show up for a reserved event (no one present 15 minutes after scheduled event start time) will be charged 25% of the sponsored guest room rate*<\/a> for the space(s) reserved. This fee would not apply for University weather\/emergency closures or delays. Failure to arrive within one hour of the scheduled event start time will result in the forfeiture of the reservation and you will not be permitted to access the space.<\/p>\n

*Four hour rental rate minimum (additional time requires additional fees). Must be logged in to your 糖心vlog Google account to view rates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Cleaning and Trash Removal<\/div>
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Any group scheduling space in the Student Center is expected to leave the facility in the same condition it was found. This is to include responsibility for surface cleaning after the event, removal of trash items, decorations, signs, advertisements, food, etc. from the room scheduled and from the hallway or other parts of the building which may be affected.<\/p>\n

The sponsoring organization\/department or client is responsible for the removal of bulk trash (e.g. boxes, crates, lumber, pallets, paint, packing materials, and soil) and other items not easily removed by a standard push broom or vacuum.<\/p>\n

Clean up time should be requested when submitting the reservation request. Additional garbage cans may be requested<\/p>\n

All rooms will be checked upon completion of the event.<\/p>\n

Additional fees may be charged to the sponsoring organization to cover the costs of repairs or cleaning of excess debris, decorations, or spills.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Damage, Theft and Vandalism<\/div>
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The Student Center is not responsible for damage, theft, or vandalism to the sponsoring organization\/department or client personal items.<\/p>\n

The sponsoring organization\/department or client is responsible for the condition of the premises during the tenure of their reservation. If damage to the facility (to include rooms, corridors, lavatories, and borrowed technology) or the need for excessive clean up by Student Center staff occurs during a reservation, additional fees may be charged to the sponsoring organization to cover the costs of repairs, replacement and\/or cleaning.<\/p>\n

The sponsoring organization\/department or client is granted the right to inspect the premises prior to the start time and conclusion of the event. Student Center staff will accompany all inspections. If upon arrival, the event sponsors notice any damage to the space or equipment, it should be reported to the Information Desk immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Decorating Policy<\/div>
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Decorating the Student Center Facilities Can Take Place Under the Following Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n