Parties can ordinarily be held on Friday, Saturday, and days immediately preceding a holiday. If you are planning a party, please read the private event regulations and have a conversation with your floor tutor. All parties must be registered with the House Office. The forms must be submitted to the Resident Dean's Office by 12 noon on THURSDAY.
We want you to have fun, but please look after yourselves and each other. Party hosts are responsible for guests and their behavior. Parties must be contained within the suite and must not overflow into the hallway. You are responsible for ensuring that guests exit the party and House quietly at closing time. Read the party regulations carefully and discuss them with your floor tutor. The legal drinking age in Massachusetts is 21. It is a violation of state law for anyone under 21 years of age to possess alcohol and for anyone of legal drinking age to provide someone under 21 years of age. Disciplinary action will not be taken against those who ask for or receive medical help related to alcohol consumption. Do not hesitate to be in touch with any of the tutorial staff or HUPD if you have any concerns. We are here to help and want to hear about any problems from you directly.
We live in a residential neighborhood, so please make an effort to be good neighbors. Although parties are allowed until 2 a.m., many of our neighbors may not share our schedule. In the early morning hours, please be considerate with your sound systems, keep windows shut when possible, and keep your neighbors in mind. A continuation of the current party hours depends on our relationship with the neighborhood, so please do you part. Students are encouraged to take advantage of university transportation options during the late evening and early morning hours. If your guests walk back to the square, they should be reminded to refrain from loud conversations or from shouting to folks ahead or behind.