Registered Party Policy & Process

The College has implemented an updated Registered Party program to enhance student social life, create safer gathering spaces, and reduce unnecessary barriers for hosts. These improvements make it easier for students to host parties in their suites/apartments, while ensuring a positive, safe, and well-managed social environment.

By registering a party, hosts agree to certain responsibilities while receiving greater flexibility, clearer guidance, and a supportive structure to help ensure their event runs smoothly. Registered parties often create safer, more positive environments because hosts are empowered to manage their space and address concerns proactively.

This program reflects the College’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, enjoyable, and safe campus social culture.

Steps to Hosting a Successful Registered Party:

Registration Process for a Registered Party

Students who wish to host a Registered Party must complete the steps outlined below. All information must be submitted accurately and in accordance with Residence Life and College policies.

Step 1: Submit the Party Registration Form

• Forms must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the planned event.
• Registered Parties may only be requested for Fridays and Saturdays during the academic year.
• Parties cannot be hosted during academic breaks.

The registration form must include:

• Hosting apartment or suite location
• Names of all hosts
• Estimated number of guests
• Event date, start time, and end time
• All Registered Parties must end no later than 1:00 AM
• Plans for food, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcohol (if applicable)
• Agreement to follow all Residence Life guidelines and the Student Code of Conduct

Step 2: Host Meeting

All hosts are required to meet with the Director of Residence Life and Community Standards or their designee to review expectations, responsibilities, and event logistics before approval is granted.

Step 3: Approval Determination

Residence Life reserves the right to approve, deny, or place conditions on any party registration. Final approval is communicated after all requirements and meetings have been completed.

Residence Life will provide you will information and documentation needed for the night of the registered party, as well as, inform Public Safety and the Staff on Call of the party.