Student Handbook
Visitation (Open Dorm)
Open house, visitation, and common area visiting hours are privileges at JBU. They provide opportunities for students to socialize and study with classmates in their own living areas.
Members of the opposite sex are not permitted in residence hall rooms, stairwells, or hallways unless they have the permission of the Resident Director or it is an open house visitation period.
Each residence hall has its own respective visiting hours for common areas (lobbies). These common areas are open only to residents of the respective hall once visiting hours are over. Couples should remain upright and display of affection should be tasteful and reflect the nature of JBU. Students may reserve the common areas by talking to their RD. No one is allowed to sleep in the lobby areas.
Student room doors must be left at least halfway open when members of the opposite sex are present.
Visitation Hours
Listed below are the hours for each residence facility.
Walker: Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight
J. Alvin: Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight
Mayfield: Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight
Hutcheson: Monday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to midnight
Townhouses: Sunday - Thursday, Noon to Midnight; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The RA on duty is responsible for clearing the residence halls of non-residents before the close of open house or visiting hours. Students’ guests must cooperate and leave the building at the appropriate time. The first violation of the visitation hours will be addressed with a formal warning. A second violation will include a community growth contract and a $50 fine.