Office of Residence Life

 

Room Entry 


 

Entry of Students’ Rooms  (Students’ Right of Privacy)

The University of Evansville recognizes and respects students’ right to privacy in their rooms. However, the entry into a room or room search of any student may be conducted by the following people for the purposes listed below:

  • By law enforcement officials in the performance of statutory duties and in accordance with legally defined procedures for search and seizure

  • By University maintenance or custodial personnel to make repairs and to provide routine service

  • By authorized University personnel in emergency situations to provide for the health and welfare of students or to prevent damage to property of the student and the University

  • By a resident assistant, residential coordinator or other appropriate University official when there is probable cause to believe a violation of University or civil regulations is being committed.