2. Residence Life staff members have authority to conduct a “plain view” search of suite(s), apartment(s) or area(s) (including a hall or building) as necessary when reasonable suspicion (smell, towels underneath the doors, etc.) is present. A search may be conducted with or without the resident present. All residents are responsible for reporting violations. All involved individuals will be held responsible for any illegal substances found in the suite/apartment or area. UAB Police will determine if further criminal action is necessary.

Things You Should Know about Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Residence Halls

1. Complementary to the Student Conduct Code, Student Housing & Residence Life has established additional policies to promote a safe and comfortable living-learning environment that is student-centered, inclusive, and focused on the holistic development of the student. These include, but are not limited to the following: (a) residents 21 and over are not permitted to consume or have open containers of alcohol in a common area; (b) decorative container collections (e.g. bottles, cans, bottle caps, etc.) are not permitted; (c) kegs, beer balls, funnels, bongs, and other devices that promote irresponsible drinking are not permitted in the residence halls; (d) in addition to these restrictions, alcohol is prohibited in Blazer Hall, Gold Hall, McMahon Hall and other designated areas by residents or their guest(s); and (e) illegal and controlled drugs are prohibited in the residence halls by state law and university policy, and smoking of any kind (vapes, cigarettes, pipes, hookahs, etc.) is not allowed in the residence halls.