Student Code of Conduct Policy from WLU Student Handbook

Article III: Proscribed Conduct, Section B: Conduct – Rules and Regulations

7. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys to any University premises or unauthorized entry to or use of University premises.

Housing & Residence Life Procedures

Keys – Each resident is issued a room key when checking into the residence hall. Unauthorized use, possession, or duplication of residence hall keys is strictly prohibited. Residents are responsible for carrying their room keys at all times and to avoid losing or misplacing them. Residents who repeatedly lock themselves out of their rooms may be subject to charges for lockouts. Resident Assistants (RAs) are not intended to serve as access providers.  After three responses to lockouts, the student will be asked to produce their room key.  If the resident cannot produce their key, a lock change will be ordered, and the student will incur the $150.00 charge for replacement.  To ensure security, any lost key must be reported to the Office of Housing and Residence Life. A lock change then will be requested and the $150.00 cost will be assessed to the student. At the end of the year, residents must return room keys to the Office of Housing and Residence Life, or they will be billed a replacement charge.  If a key is returned within two months of the lock change, a $50 fee will be assessed and the lock change fee removed.