Decoration Guidelines in Rooms

Room personalization and decorating are encouraged. At the same time, the following guidelines must be followed:

•     Students are not permitted to use nails or tacks anywhere in their rooms except on bulletin boards. White putty (“Plasti-tak”) and 3M brand “Command adhesive” mini hooks and hangers are the only materials that may be used for hanging. Other types of adhesives such as tape, picture hangers, decals, etc. may not be used since they are damaging to most surfaces. The University reserves the right to require the removal of decorations (posters, etc.) deemed to be inappropriate. Posters that display people or products (i.e. alcoholic beverages, R-rated or inappropriate videos) that are in conflict with the values and standards of Indiana Wesleyan University are not deemed acceptable. In particular, men and women displayed on posters should be wearing modest attire within the expectations of Indiana Wesleyan University.

•     As a fire safety measure, students may not hang curtains or material across rooms to create barriers or room separators. All furnishings and decorations must allow for unobstructed egress in an emergency situation.

•     No decorations may be hung from the ceiling or cover the ceiling or light fixtures. Additionally, nothing may be hung from the fire sprinkler system pipes or other pipes in rooms.

•     Due to the increased fire hazards/risks that they present, hay, leaves, sticks, live Christmas trees, lava lamps, or flammable items are not permitted anywhere in University buildings. The use of fires resistant decorations is desirable in residence halls or other buildings.

•     Christmas lights must be UL approved, fused, and in-line (no icicle-style lights). Lights must not come in contact with combustible materials (bedding, curtains, etc.)

•     The maximum amount of wall space that can be covered by decorations is 10 percent.

•     Students may not decorate outside of their room, with the exception being the room door.

•     Signage or decorations should not be displayed on exterior room windows.