A healthy academic community is made up of individuals who are actively learning how to be citizens, scholars and leaders. Each and every member has a part in the success of our community.

In choosing to live in the residence halls you have accepted an opportunity and an obligation: the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from a healthy academic community, and the obligation to conduct yourself in ways that help other citizens to do the same.

We who live at Maryland do so with a set of living principles constantly in mind. These principles guide each citizen's conduct and actions to promote the best of what the community has to offer. They also teach us what we can contribute to our future communities.

Be Safe
Each of us must have the sense that we are safe from danger and harm. The immediate physical safety of each and every citizen must be the first concern for all of us.

Be Civil
Each of us must feel that he or she has a rightful and recognized place in this community. This sense of belonging is reinforced when we act toward one another in a civil fashion which affirms the dignity and respect that is due each citizen.

Be Cooperative
Living together as closely as we do requires communication and compromise on the conflicts that will likely occur. The varying ways in which we like to rest, study or socialize, and the need to share bathrooms, lounges and lobbies are among the demands of group living.

Be Involved
When we get involved in our community, we invest in it; we help it grow, flourish and reach its potentials, and each of us gets a great return. Our involvement brings about activities and improvements.