The University of Alabama Student Center strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff and guests at The University of Alabama. The University of Alabama Student Center is considered a public facility and is open to members of the public.
It is the responsibility of the person requesting use of The University of Alabama Student Center facilities and services to ensure that events and patrons are in compliance with all applicable regulations. The University of Alabama Student Center maintains the right to cancel without advance notice any event not in compliance with these regulations.
General Conduct
Inappropriate behavior may result in being asked to leave and could lead to loss of access to Student Center facilities in the future.
- All visitors must follow University policies, Trustee policies, the Student Code of Conduct, and all applicable laws.
- Disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal and loss of access.
- Shirts and shoes are required. Cultural or religious exceptions may be made at staff discretion.
- Sleeping is not allowed in the building.
- Students (both undergraduate and graduate) may not remain in the building after hours unless they are approved or actively supervised by faculty or staff.
- Sitting is only allowed on designated chairs or benches designated for that purpose.
- Gambling in any form is not permitted anywhere in the Student Center.
- Dangerous weapons are not allowed. See the Dangerous Weapons and Firearms Policy for details.
Accessibility and Safety
- Event setups must follow fire safety codes and ADA guidelines.
- Emergency exits, doorways, hallways, and walkways must remain clear at all times.
- Lights must be on in any occupied area. Some spaces may have adjustable lighting with staff oversight.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Policy
The University of Alabama is a smoke-free campus. Please review the Smoke-Free Policy.
- The UA Student Center and surrounding grounds, including parking areas, are tobacco free.
- Smoking: includes inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette or pipe.
- Tobacco Products: refers to all forms of tobacco, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, water pipes (hookah), electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
- Alcohol is not permitted in the facility regardless of age, unless part of an approved event. If approved, alcohol must stay within the designated event space.
- Being intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not allowed.
Animals
For more details, see the Assistance Animal Policy.
- Only service animals are allowed in the building.
- Non-service animals and pets are not allowed in The University of Alabama Student Center.
- Emotional support animals are not considered service animals and are not permitted unless approved.
- Requests for exceptions must go through the Student Center Administration.
Facility Use and Responsibility
- Event organizers are responsible for making sure their guests follow all policies.
- The Student Center may cancel any event that does not follow guidelines.
- Misuse, vandalism, or damage to the facility or its equipment is not allowed.
- Creating litter, or throwing, discarding or depositing any paper, glass or other matter of any kind, except in designated trash and recycling receptacles is prohibited.
- Rummaging through or removing items from the trash and recycling receptacles is prohibited.
Lost and Found Items
The University of Alabama Student Center will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged personal property belonging to visitors to the facility. Lost and found items will be turned over to The University of Alabama Police Department (UAPD) after being brought to the Information Desk.
Filming and Photography
Student Center staff reserve the right to dictate the locations where filming is permitted as to not interfere with daily building operations.
- Photography and video recording require approval from the Director or their designee.
- Event organizers wishing to film inside the reserved space for their own personal use is permitted without approval.
Noise and Audio Devices
The University of Alabama Student Center reserves the right to monitor and control volume levels.
- Excessive noise is not permitted except during approved programs, meetings and events.
- No portable personal audio devices, MP3 players, compact disc players, radios, instruments or other sound devices may be operated without personal earphones in the public areas without prior approval.
Solicitation and Sales
- Campaigning, selling, or handing out materials is only allowed in approved locations.
- Stopping or blocking pedestrian traffic in the building is not permitted.
Transportation and Recreation
- Parking, riding or walking of bicycles, use of skates (in-line or otherwise), or use of skateboards or scooters will not be permitted in the facility at any time.
Technology and Internet Use
- All users must follow the University’s Computer and Network Use Guidelines.
- Misuse of the wireless network is not permitted.
Youth Visitors
Please refer to the Youth Protection Policy for additional guidelines.
- Non-UA Guests under age 18 must be with a parent, guardian, adult chaperone, or UA representative at all times.
- Organizations hosting minors are responsible for the behavior of their guests.