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Of course, the University frowns upon underage drinking, drug use, and skipping class, but since USD is a Catholic school, it also has policies about visiting members of the opposite sex after certain hours. RAs go on regular rounds where they walk around dorm floors to make sure everything is in order, and everyone dreads these rounds because this is when the majority of write-ups occur. Students can get written up for everything from noise violations to having alcohol to smoking too close to buildings. These write-ups either result in a written warning, mandatory attendance at an alcohol education class, or a fine. After a certain number of write-ups, a student is put on housing probation. RAs and Public Safety are everywhere, so students learn to only have small dorm parties and become more aware of the consequences after their first or second write-up.

Floors in Maher Hall and Missions A and B are separated by gender, and Founders and Camino halls are single-sex. It's technically against the rules to visit with the opposite sex after certain hours, but this is rarely enforced. Basically, as long as you aren't stupid about what you are doing, USD is a chill place to be, and many weekend events go by unnoticed. You just have to learn to keep things small and quiet. One area that is infamously strict is Parking Services. An illegally parked car won't get unnoticed for more than five minutes. Parking spots fill up quick, but it's best not to take the chance by parking illegally—you will get fined.

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Campus Strictness at University of San Diego

snipergirl17

'15

Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine

2.7

C+

Public Safety Is Pretty Strict, but Avoidable

They are not really allowed to search your room unless you give them cause to believe that you are doing something bad, so just don't be stupid and you will be fine. If you stumble around drunk, you will get a write up and possible night at detox

Jan 30, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of San Diego

sarahkbaker

'15

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

3.5

B

Campus Strictness at USD

The campus is not very strict. If you get caught drinking on campus, you will get written up, but if you are smart about it, you will be fine.

Jan 19, 2012

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Campus Strictness at University of San Diego

usdgirl

'15

International Relations and National Security Studies

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As a Freshman, It Is Pretty Strict

I know that I am much more monitored in my residence hall than the juniors and seniors, and much more than my friends who attend public universities. There is a policy that more than six people in a freshman room is considered a party and those are not allowed on freshman housing, but RA's only enforce it if they are being too loud. Some freshman are irrational enough to smoke in their rooms or play drinking games with loud music and obviously get caught and written up.

Jan 19, 2012

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