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1. GENERAL COLLEGE RULES These rules are applicable to all junior members. They are intended solely to ensure the smooth running of the College as a community. They aim therefore to do no more than conform to the dictates of common sense and of reasonable consideration for others. The Dean of College is responsible to the Governing Body for discipline and good order in the College. The Porters are answerable to the Dean for its maintenance. They have his or her authority to take any action they think necessary to maintain good order, and all members of the College are enjoined to co-operate with them to this. 1.1 BICYCLES The University Proctors require all bicycles belonging to undergraduates to be marked with a letter and number on the rear mudguard. Those who already have their bicycles marked retain the numbers already allocated to them. Those newly coming into residence should apply to the Porters' Lodge for the allocation of a number. Unmarked bicycles will be removed from College bicycle racks. Bicycles must not be ridden anywhere in College, or left anywhere in College, except in the bicycle racks provided. Permission must be sought from the Head Porter to leave bicycles in the Old House over the summer vacation. Failure to do so may result in the removal and disposal of such bicycles. 1.2 CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES Applications for the use of cars and motorcycles by undergraduates in Cambridge must be made to the Tutorial Office and University Proctorial permission must be obtained. The College only has a very limited number of spaces for use by undergraduates. Furthermore the City Council are actively discouraging the presence of cars in the City centre. It is therefore strongly recommended that no thought be given to bringing a car to Cambridge. University Regulations lay down the procedure for those wishing to bring a car or motorcycle to Cambridge, if permission is granted. It may in this case only be parked at the Leckhampton sports ground: there are no other parking places. Illegal parking on College property (e.g. parking a car, which is meant to be at the Leckhampton Sports Ground) will incur an automatic fine of at least £15 in the first instance, £20 in the second and £25 in the third. 1.3 COLLEGE BAR The College Bar may be used by members and staff of the College and their bona-fide guests only. Incidents involving bad, threatening or excessively noisy behaviour will be treated as a serious breach of College discipline. The Duty Porter and the Senior Bar Staff are empowered to close the Bar whenever they judge that circumstances warrant such action. Members of the college will be held responsible for the behaviour of their guests. 1.4 COLLEGE COURTS Junior members of College must not walk on the lawns of the Old and New Courts; nor should they at any time “sit out” in those courts. Permission may be given by the Dean of College for some limited use of the Old Court lawns and Bursar’s Gardens at the beginning of Easter Full Term and after the examination period. 1.5 COOKING IN ROOMS Cooking in rooms is FORBIDDEN and only automatic kettles may be used. Very limited facilities for cooking are provided in gyp rooms. Private equipment (e.g. boiling rings, ovens, microwaves, pans, toasters, rice cookers etc.) is not allowed. 1.6 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Privately owned portable electrical equipment brought to College (kettles, hi-fi, computers, hair-dryers etc.) must conform to British Standards (the BEAS Kite Mark), and be fitted with a correctly wired and fused plug. 1.7 COLLEGE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL Infringements of the College Rules, or other behaviour which interferes with the rights of members and staff of the College and compromises the functioning of the College as a place of study will, if not dealt with summarily by the Dean of College (or the Head Porter acting with the Dean’s authority) be referred to a Disciplinary Tribunal with the power to impose punishments which are likely to be severe, for instance heavy fines or sending down. The Tribunal consists of three Fellows. The Chair of the Tribunal will usually act in consultation with the Dean and the Senior Tutor. Cases will mostly be referred to the Tribunal by the Dean of College, the Tutor for Advanced Students or Senior Tutor. A copy of the College Disciplinary Procedure is available on request from the Tutorial Office. 1.8 COMPUTERS All users of the College's IT facilities must comply with the University IT Syndicate's Rules, the associated guidelines on interpretation - The College has its own Ethernet network which is connected to the Cambridge University Data Network and to the Internet. The majority of College accommodation is connected. Students wishing to connect their computers to the College network should apply to the College Computer & IT Manager, Anil Keetoon ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), who is available to help and advise on computer related issues. The cost of connection is £25 per term, plus the cost of hiring an Ethernet card from the College, ranging from £6 - £10 per term depending on the type of machine. Students of the College are prohibited from installing webcams or network hubs/routes (wireless) in their College rooms. Each student is responsible for the ethernet connection in his/her College room. If any message or data is sent or downloaded from/to a PC in his/her absence or presence the student will be held responsible. The College views any breach of these rules seriously. In addition to any penalty imposed by the University or an outside body, the College will treat any breach of these rules as a disciplinary matter. At the very least, and in addition to any other penalty, the student concerned may expect to have his/her access to College's IT facilities severely restricted or withdrawn. 1.9 DISTURBANCE TO OTHER RESIDENTS Junior members should not disturb other residents of the College at any time, whether by amplifiers, by musical instruments or by any other form of noise, and should always consider their neighbours who may wish to work or sleep. They should regard any noise audible outside their own rooms as a potential disturbance, in particular, after midnight.
A member of the Domestic Staff will visit junior members’ rooms on a regular basis to carry out routine cleaning. Persistent failure by a junior member to give reasonable access will be reported to the Domestic Bursar for appropriate action. 1.10 DRESS If required by the senior member responsible, gowns should be worn at lectures and supervisions, and when paying official (as distinct from social) visits to a University or College officer. Gowns must not be worn over sports kit. It is also expected that day-to-day attire in College public places (for example, the College Bar or the Taylor Library) should be of a reasonable standard. 1.11 DRUGS The College views the use of illegal drugs very seriously, and will consider a range of punitive actions including sending down. The loss of emotional stability, academic focus and concentration associated with drug-abuse can seriously harm or even terminate a promising academic career. Junior members are urged to view such activities with the same seriousness as the College. 1.12 EXAMINATION PERIOD The examination period, and time beforehand spent in preparation, requires a very quiet and studious atmosphere. The rules governing public access to the College, the opening hours of the Bar and the playing of music in it will be varied accordingly. 1.13 EXEATS Undergraduates wishing to be away from Cambridge overnight during Term and Full Term need an exeat. These may be obtained from the Porters' Lodge. (a) For one or for two successive nights, an exeat may be obtained by signing in the book in the Porters' Lodge. (b) For three or more nights, an exeat form must be signed by either the Dean of College, OR by the undergraduate's Tutor. The exeat form must then be left at the Porters' Lodge before departing. The exeat should include an address and telephone number at which the undergraduate can be contacted. (c) Undergraduates must report their return to the Porters' Lodge. (d) Failure to comply with this rule will incur an automatic fine of £10. 1.14 FIREARMS Any undergraduate wishing to bring a firearm, including a shotgun, to College should seek the prior permission of the Dean of College. An up-to-date licence will be required, and the firearm kept in secure conditions in the Head Porter's Office. 1.15 FIRE SAFETY All members of College should familiarise themselves with the following: a) what to do in the event of fire; New students must attend a short talk on fire safety at the beginning of Michaelmas Full Term, which is arranged as part of the standard induction programme for graduates and undergraduates. Any queries about fire safety can be raised either through the student safety officers or directly with the Head Porter or Health and Safety Officer. Fire exit routes, staircases, landings and passageways must be kept free of any obstruction and loose materials (e.g. suitcases and boxes). Any abuse of fire equipment is taken very seriously, and individual cases will be referred to the Dean of College for disciplinary action. An automatic fine of at least £75 is levied, in addition to the cost of replacement or repair of any equipment damaged. Any cooking facilities in use must not be left unattended. Disciplinary action may be taken against anyone who causes activation of the fire alarm systems by failure adequately to monitor cooking facilities. 1.17 FORMAL HALL Bona-fide personal guests, who must be accompanied, are welcome to dine in Hall. In Hall at formal dinner, and in Chapel, junior members and their guests are expected to wear respectable clothing, (normally a jacket and tie or equivalent) and, if members of the University, gowns. The use of mobile telephones in Formal Hall is strictly forbidden. Members of the College will be allowed two guests each, and will be responsible for their behaviour. Junior members wishing to invite three guests should approach the Catering Office; permission for more guests should be sought from the Dean and will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. The use of Formal Hall for dinners of College or University Societies is possible only with the prior permission of the Dean of College. Those wishing to host larger gatherings, particularly of non-Corpus students, should approach the Catering Office; such functions can normally be arranged at an approximately similar cost per head. 1.18 FUNCTION ROOMS ETC Regulations for the use of College facilities and function rooms form part of these rules, and are available from the Catering Department. 1.19 GARDEN PARTIES (EASTER TERM) Permission to hold garden parties may be granted by the Dean of College. Junior members wishing to hold a garden party in the Bursar’s Garden should, in the first instance, see the Head Porter. Those wishing to hold a garden party in the Leckhampton Garden should, in the first instance, see the Secretary to the Tutor for Advanced Students. 1.20 GUESTS There are a few rooms in College for male and female guests. Guests may be accommodated in College guest-rooms or undergraduates’ rooms for up to three consecutive nights; copies of the regulations relating to overnight guests are posted in the signing-in book. Camp beds/sleeping bags are available, for a modest hire charge, from the JCR Amenities Officer. 1.21 KEYS AND SECURITY Keys for the outer doors of rooms, and for cupboards (if fitted), of all rooms in College accommodation, are issued by the Porters' Lodge. A Late Key, giving access to the College when the Main Gates are closed, is also issued at the same time. Graduates may draw a Late Key on application to the Head Porter. The Late Key system is designed for the convenience of undergraduates, but it does involve an element of security risk for the College. All concerned are asked to treat the system and the keys responsibly. Undergraduates are most strongly advised to ensure that the doors of their rooms are firmly locked at all times. Those who live in College Hostels should also make a point of seeing that the front door closes behind them when they leave the building. In no circumstances should these doors be propped open, or the lock left "on the snib"; it only takes a thief a few seconds to make an illegal entry. Whilst the College staff endeavour to leave undergraduates in undisturbed occupation of their rooms, the Bedmakers need to visit rooms daily, and it may be necessary on occasions to authorise staff to enter for repairs and maintenance. Room keys, and the Late Keys issued to undergraduates must be safeguarded carefully. Losses should be reported to the Head Porter immediately. Duplicate keys may be issued in special circumstances, but must be returned within TWO days. Failure to return keys, when required, will incur an automatic fine of £20 for each key.
Kitchens and Gyp Rooms are provided for the preparation of light snacks and are not to be used for the preparation of full meals. These must be kept clean and tidy at all times. Persistent offenders may find that their unwashed crockery etc may be removed by the Domestic staff without warning, or the use of the facility may be withdrawn. 1.23 LATE KEY The Main Gate of the College is closed at 11.00 p.m. nightly. Those wishing to get in or out of College when the gate is closed, should use the Late Key attached to their room key. Please use the key responsibly, as this does involve an element of security risk for the College. Junior members in statu pupillari who do not reside in College property may draw a Late Key from the Head Porter. A fine of £30 will be levied if a Late Key is lost or if it is not returned to the Head Porter when required. 1.24 PETS No pets, live animals or fish may be kept in College rooms. 1.25 PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES; DINNERS OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY SOCIETIES Permission to hold such dinners may be granted by the Dean of College. Junior members wishing to organise such a function should, in the first instance, approach the Catering Office. 1.26 PROCTORS' NOTICES Notices by the University Proctors concerning University Regulations are posted on the screens in the archway near the Porters' Lodge. Junior members should always acquaint themselves with the contents of these notices. 1.27 ROOFS Climbing out of windows or walking or climbing on roof areas (including the battlements in New Court) is strictly forbidden, except in an extreme emergency or in a life-saving situation. 1.28 ROOMS – FURNITURE AND DECORATION An inspection of furniture and room decoration is made at the beginning of each academic year to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition. All rooms are equipped with a desk, desk-lamp and shades for overhead lights. The occupant of each room is responsible for any dilapidation, other than fair wear and tear, occurring during the year. Care should therefore be taken to avoid damaging carpets and upholstery, and when placing hot kettles etc., on polished surfaces. Pictures should be hung from picture rails where these are provided. Blue-tak, nails, drawing pins, and adhesive tape etc., must not be used on the walls or woodwork as they will result in heavy redecoration costs which will be charged to the individual concerned. Posters and stickers may not be affixed to windows or doors anywhere in the College. Washing, clothes and other items may not be hung outside the windows, placed on window sills or on any part of the building. Under legislation introduced in 1996, the following furniture and furnishings must carry a label certify that they comply with the Furniture and Furnishing (Fire Safety) Regulations, 1988: upholstered chairs, pillows, scatter cushions, loose covers and fabric wall decorations. College property will conform: personal items should also conform and be clearly marked with the owner's name. All items not so marked will be regarded as College property. Junior members will be asked to remove any that do not conform with the regulations. Minor repairs and any points regarding room furniture or decoration should be requested on the appropriate form in the Porters’ Lodge. "DIY decoration" of rooms, or repairs to furniture or other fittings, or the laying of electrical/data cabling is strictly forbidden. 1.29 SAFETY All members of the College have a responsibility to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Members of College are asked to identify hazards and to report all matters affecting health, safety and the environment. Any defects or damage must be entered on a Maintenance Repair Sheet kept in the Porters' Lodge. Members of the College who have an accident on College property must complete an Accident Form. Blank forms are kept in the Porters' Lodge. 1.30 SMOKING Smoking is strictly forbidden in Hall, the College libraries, the McCrum Lecture Theatre, the computer rooms, all rooms on D, F, G, I and X staircases, and all rooms in Old Court. The use of candles is also forbidden in all rooms on I staircase and in Old Court. 1.31 ST. BENE’T CHURCHYARD St. Bene’t Church has a close association with the College dating back to our Foundation. The Churchyard adjoins the College. It may be visited and used as a place of tranquillity and reflection. As consecrated ground it must be respected. Its use, for example, for play rehearsals or picnics is not permitted without prior permission from the Dean of College.
The Head Porter is authorized to collect all automatic fines specified above,
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