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e. Air guns, pellet guns, bb guns, and all types of archery are not permitted on
University premises unless specifically authorized in writing by the University
Police as part of an approved program or activity.
f. To promote the health, well-being, and safety of University students, faculty, staff
and visitors, the University is a tobacco-free campus.
i. All forms of tobacco are not permitted on the University’s main campus,
branch campuses, and any property owned by the University, including
outdoor spaces.
ii. This includes, but is not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, water pipes
(hookah), bidis, kreteks, electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, vaping,
snuff, chewing tobacco and all other tobacco products.
iii. This policy applies to all members of the University community, including
students, faculty, staff, University affiliates, contractors, and visitors.
g. Emergency “Blue Light” Phones
i. Outdoor spaces at the University are equipped with emergency phones
throughout campus.
ii. These phones connect directly to University Police dispatch.
iii. Emergency phones should only be used in case of an actual emergency.
h. Trash
i. Trash on University premises is to be placed in proper receptacles that
can be found throughout outdoor and indoor spaces on campus.
ii. Littering on campus is prohibited.
i. Pets
i. Pets may be walked outdoors on campus but must be kept on a leash at
all times.
ii. Pets are not allowed in any indoor locations on campus with the exception
of certified service and therapy animals.
iii. Pets are not allowed on outdoor athletic venues while the venue is in use.
iv. Pets are not allowed within the confines of the intramural playing fields.
v. Pets must never be left unattended in automobiles or tied outside of
buildings.
vi. Pet owners are required to clean up after their pets while on campus.
vii. Pets must be kept away from campus wildlife and are not allowed in the
lakes.
viii. Pet owners shall be held responsible for any personal injury or property
damage inflicted by their pets.
ix. Any unattended animals will be reported to animal control.
j. Wild or Feral Animals
i. Wild or feral animals may be seen on campus at times, including but not
limited to: coyotes, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, ducks, geese, hawks,
snakes, etc.
ii. Wild or feral animals that do not pose a hazard to human safety, cause
property damage, create a public nuisance, and do not involve human
intervention, will be allowed to remain undisturbed on campus grounds.
iii. Human interaction with wild or feral animals is prohibited in all forms
including but not limited to, feeding, sheltering, administering medications,
harassing, removing, etc.
iv. If a wild or feral animal is noted to be in distress or causing a hazard to
human safety, University Police should be immediately notified.
k. Campfires, Bonfires, and Open Flames