Rights of a Resident

• The right to access one’s room and facilities at all times.
• The right to physical safety in one’s living space.
• The right to live free from abuse.
• The right to a clean living space.
• The right to sleep during the night undisturbedl
• The right to privacy.
• The right to study in one’s room free of noise and distractions
• The right to have one’s belongings respected by others.
• The right to be listened to and to be heard. 
  
  

Responsibilities of a Resident

• To respect oneself, others, staff, community, and property.
• To respect the rights listed above of every community member.
• To understand and abide by University and residence hall policies and procedures.
• To be open and responsive to reasonable requests of community members.
• To be open, responsive, and cooperative with Residence Life staff members.

Spalding Pledge

A commitment to living compassionately is critical to the mission of Spalding University. As we navigate life in a global pandemic, we are calling upon each member of our community to live out that compassion and contribute to a community of care so we can do our part to help meet the needs of our times. Just as our mission gives us a common language and a shared commitment to do better, so shall this Spalding Promise. The goal of the Spalding Promise is to remind each of us how interconnected we are, how our actions affect others, and how our choices can save lives. As we adapt to life during a global pandemic, the Spalding community is depending on you to make sacrifices for the greater good of all in our campus community.