Residence Hall Overnight Guest Guidelines
The residence halls are designed and provided for the accommodation of registered students at Point Loma Nazarene University, and only in the residence hall to which they are assigned.
Overnight Guests
Students may host an overnight guest for a maximum of three nights per semester, provided the guest stay is agreed upon in advance by all roommates. The three-night maximum applies to both non-PLNU guests and current PLNU students who are staying overnight in another student's assigned space.
All overnight guests must be:
- Registered in advance.
- In compliance with all applicable PLNU policies and expectations.
If another PLNU student will be staying overnight in your assigned space, they must also be registered as a guest.
Guests Under 18
Guests under 18 may not stay overnight in campus housing.
Parents, Family Members, and Other Adult Guests
Parents, guardians, family members, siblings, and other guests who are not traditionally aged college students (18-22 years old) may not stay overnight in campus housing. We recognize that these guests may visit throughout the year, and PLNU has established local hotel partnerships that offer discounted accommodations. You can learn more about these options through our hotel partnerships. Due to space limitations and liability considerations within our communities, we are unable to accommodate these guests overnight in campus housing.
Guest Expectations
All guests are expected to abide by the PLNU Student Handbook and all applicable University policies while on campus. The hosting student may be held accountable for policy violations occurring in their assigned room or apartment involving their guest. Res Life and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) reserve the right to require a guest to leave University premises when circumstances warrant.
Failure to Register an Overnight Guest
Failure to properly register an overnight guest will result in a $25 fine to the hosting student.
How to Register a Guest
Complete the Guest Registration Form before your guest's stay. Carefully read all of the guidelines in the form before filling it out. You can also find a link to the form in your RD/ARD weekly emails, as well as your RD/ARD email signatures.