Students are responsible for knowing the following:
Students who are assigned a residential space with a balcony or patio at Occidental College acknowledge the terms and conditions outlined herein regarding access during the current academic year.
Residents may not smoke, consume alcohol, or use drugs, including drug paraphernalia, on their balconies. Students are also prohibited from using grills or any other items that require an open flame or ignition source. Residents may not make temporary or permanent additions or modifications to any balcony space.
Residential Education and Housing Services shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to revoke access to balcony/patio spaces as a result of student conduct, health, safety and security issues, and/or complaints from the community (faculty, staff, students, community members). The decision to remove access is not contingent upon the student conduct process.
Failure to adhere to the guidance from the Residential Education and Housing Services team may result in disciplinary action through the Office of Student Conduct.
Last Updated: July 1, 2026