University of California - Los Angeles - Campus Strictness

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UCLA claims to support a zero-tolerance policy. But many students claim that this is not entirely the truth. While there are many policemen and student officers cruising around campus, there is not much animosity toward them. Rather, the officers are often more than willing to assist students with any problems that may occur. Since there are rarely any major problems on campus, the officers tend to leave students alone. This does not mean that cops won’t do their jobs, though. These officers will not hesitate to write a citation on the spot, so be cautious and know that the consequences are only a citation away.

Currently, security is much more lax in the dorms than in years past. Many resident assistants (RAs) are students themselves and they want to make your college experience enjoyable. The rules are enforced, but not in a way that is overwhelming or intimidating. Even students who get caught drinking won’t find the repercussions too harsh. In fact, drinking is permitted in the dorms as long as the door is closed. Enforcers of the rules at UCLA make a point of not being overbearing. From time to time, complaints arise about cops busting people for seemingly inconsequential reasons such as skateboarding or disorderly conduct. Most of the time, though, there is a reason that students are apprehended, and the police understand that this is a college town, and many times will let bygones be
bygones.

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Students Speak Out

caseyk says: University of California - Los Angeles 2011 Business

Lax but There if Necessary A- The professors and building personnnel are relatively lax, but they are definitely there if you need them. When you get in trouble in the dorms, not a lot of punishment is enacted, so it's not too troubling. 12345 Campus Strictness: January 30, 2010 Report

sah45 says: University of California - Los Angeles 2013 Business

Strict in Crowded Dorms A- Though the campus is incredibly safe, RA's and building authorities are not that strict. In more crammed halls, people do get written up a lot for noise and drinking, but in more secluded dorms nothing's really enforced. 12345 Campus Strictness: January 26, 2010 Report

iheartcollege says: University of California - Los Angeles 2012 Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies

RA's Are Alright A- RA's (resident assistants) aren't too strict in most of the dorms, but in others they can crack down often. 12345 Campus Strictness: January 22, 2010 Report

rlsimonfree says: University of California - Los Angeles 2010 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Don't Sweat It A- Drinking in the dorms is not allowed, but usually RA's don't mind as long as you're not being ridiculously loud/obnoxious. Everyone walks around between parties, and a few people I know have gotten MIP's, but usually the police are very student-friendly. Don't walk around with open bottles. 12345 Campus Strictness: January 12, 2010 Report

sparkle415 says: University of California - Los Angeles 2012 Undecided

Not Too Strict B+ UCLA is extremely strict on academic honesty, but if you want to go out and drink or smoke, just make sure not to do it in the dorms and you'll be fine. UCLA will not seek you out just to get you in trouble. In general, authorities are not strict. 12345 Campus Strictness: January 12, 2010 Report

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