Quiet Hours and No Loitering

Effective Date: April 10, 2012; amended July 1, 2021

Board Policy Reference: DH, FLA, and GDA

Purpose

The safety of the entire college community is a primary concern of the Blinn College District. During designated quiet hours, no loitering is allowed on any college district-owned or controlled property on the Blinn-Brenham Campus.

This procedure is not intended to be a curfew. Students going from the library, cafeteria, etc., to their dorms, vehicles, etc., are not considered loitering as long as they are en route to their destination.

Definitions

Quiet Hours

The hours between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday are designated as quiet hours on the Blinn-Brenham Campus. During quiet hours, noise should not disturb the nearest neighbor (including roommates).

Loitering

Loitering on college district-owned or controlled property is defined as lingering idly or aimlessly in any areas of the campus without official authority. This includes hanging around in groups and creating or causing unusually loud and/or disturbing noises and/or wandering around residence halls.

Camping, Sleeping, and Overnight Stays

All camping, sleeping, and/or overnight stays on college district-owned or controlled property that are not previously authorized are prohibited.

Authority

The primary responsibility for enforcement of this procedure rests with the Blinn College District Police Department. Visitors who are deemed as loitering will be removed from campus during the above hours and students may be given a Summons or Citation.