Student Handbook

Room Decorations

Pictures and posters are permitted, but discretion should be used in the selection. Items displaying alcohol, tobacco, drug-related messages, the objectification of men or women, or other objects inconsistent with JBU’s Community Covenant may not be used as decorative items in one’s room. Ask your RD and roommate about any questionable items. The RD reserves the right to have students change room décor.

Wallpaper (even removable) may not be put on walls.

Political signs may only be displayed inside a student's room. As a non-profit institution, JBU does not endorse any political candidate or party. Therefore, no political advertising may be placed in outward-facing windows or in public, shared areas of the residence halls or townhouses to avoid the appearance of university advocacy for a specific political party or candidate for elected office.

Traffic signs usually have a history of being stolen, even if the current owner purchased them. Also, displaying a traffic sign or similar item with no historical story can communicate acceptance, and we want to avoid any appearance of possessing someone else’s property. Therefore, displaying old traffic signs, or similar items, is not allowed.

Due to the issue of bed bugs, JBU highly discourages bringing second-hand upholstered furniture and rugs into the rooms. (For example, items purchased from second-hand stores, garage sales, or the side of the road).

Live Christmas trees are prohibited.

Students will be asked to remove these items if they are displayed.