Noise

Students and groups are expected to respect the rights of others at all times. During specified hours, higher noise levels are permitted but must remain at a level considerate of those students who wish to study or sleep:

East, Central, West Campuses:

Quiet hours are in effect at all times other than as noted below, when reasonable levels of noise will be permitted:

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Friday
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday

West Campus:

Amplified sound is permitted on the Plaza between 12 and 1 p.m. on weekdays.

East Campus:

The Wellness Living/Learning Community maintains special quiet hours from midnight until 7:00 a.m. each day.

All Campuses:

From reading day(s) through the end of finals, quiet hours are in effect 24-hours a day.

Students who are disturbed by noise should attempt to resolve the situation by contacting the other party(ies) involved; or, if needed, seek the assistance of living group officers, resident assistants, community assistants, graduate residents, or residence coordinators. If necessary, persistent complaints may be registered by calling Duke Police at 684-2444. Students are responsible for the actions of their guests; cohesive units, as a whole, may be held responsible for violations of this policy by their individual members or their guests.

Initial complaints will be referred to appropriate residential staff. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, as well as the existence of prior violations, the complaint may be forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct in the Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action.