Accommodation

Accommodation Rules and Guest Policy for International Student Apartments at Inner Mongolia University (IMU)

I. Accommodation Rules

1．International students must use their apartment access cards when entering or leaving the buildings. The apartment closes at 11:30 PM every night, and students must return to the apartment by this time.

2．Each student shall reside in their assigned room. Room changes are not allowed without the permission of the management.

3．Students must obtain approval from the apartment manager of the SIE before moving out or leaving the international student apartments.

4．Students are not allowed to rent or borrow accommodation outside the university without permission. In special cases where off-campus housing is required, students must submit an application to the SIE and can only move off-campus after obtaining approval from both the SIE and the public security bureau.

5．When moving into the international student apartment, students shall sign the "Accommodation Rules and Guest Policy for International Student Apartments at Inner Mongolia University (IMU)" with the SIE. Typically, accommodation is provided on a semester basis, and room changes are not allowed during the semester without special reasons. Apart from completely leaving the school, students cannot request a refund of accommodation fees during semester. If a student moves from on-campus to off-campus housing, they must follow the procedure of applying at least one month in advance at the International Students Office. Otherwise, the SIE will not process the move-out request.

6．Students must maintain a quiet environment in the apartment building, avoiding loud talking, noise, or playing music at high volume to ensure others enjoy normal study and life are not disrupted. Students shall return to their respective rooms by 11:30 PM and not linger or make noise in other students' rooms or the hallways.

7．International students are not allowed to cook in their rooms, consume alcohol, or bring alcohol into the international student apartments.

8．Students must maintain cleanliness inside and outside their rooms. Writing or drawing on the walls, or pasting items anywhere is prohibited. Students must uphold a clean public hygiene environment and dispose of garbage in designated locations.

9．Students must take care of public property. Any damage to public property must be compensated according to college regulations. Moving or dismantling indoor or outdoor facilities is prohibited. All daily-use items shall be kept clean, tidy, and organized, and the interior and exterior shall remain clean and aesthetically pleasing. Disposing of items out of the windows is not allowed.

10．Damaging, dismantling, or modifying equipment and wiring in the room or dormitory is prohibited, and any damage or losses must be compensated. Any blockages in the drainage caused by unsanitary conditions shall be the responsibility of the person at fault. If responsibility cannot be determined, the repair costs shall be shared equally among the students in the affected room. If the water pipes or lights in a student’s room are damaged, students must promptly inform the security office for repairs; failure to report and resulting incidents shall be the responsibility of the students in that room.

11．Students shall lock doors and windows when leaving their rooms, conserve water and electricity, and prevent water leaks and fire hazards. They shall ensure lights are off and faucets are closed when leaving the room. The use of high-power electrical appliances, such as electric stoves, heaters, and rice cookers, are not allowed in the rooms, and electrical connections are prohibited to prevent fire hazards. If violations lead to water leaks or fire incidents, the person at fault shall bear the corresponding responsibility and compensation. Storing flammable or explosive materials indoors is strictly prohibited, and those responsible for causing a fire shall be liable for all damage; serious cases shall be pursued criminally by judicial authorities.

12．International students are prohibited from keeping pets in their rooms and bringing them into the international student apartments.

13．Students are not allowed to have overnight guests or members of the opposite sex stay in their rooms.

14．Students shall take care of their valuable items, such as passports and cash. If there are valuable items that need to be stored, they can register at the SIE office, which may provide safekeeping. Otherwise, the SIE shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to items.

15．Students must not engage in any activities that violate laws or university regulations in the dormitory. Rooms must not be subleased or transferred without permission.

16．Those who have lost their student status must leave the university within the specified timeframe. The university shall no longer provide housing and reserves the right to dispose of any items left in the room.

17．International students shall pay accommodation fees before moving in, with payment made once per semester. Students who fail to pay the accommodation fees one week after the start of the semester will incur a late fee of 5% of the total amount.

18．Keys allocated for the international student apartments are to be used only by the assigned student and must not be duplicated or lent to others. During vacation periods, students are not allowed to leave items in their rooms to avoid loss.

19．Dormitory management staff may enter student rooms as needed for work purposes. Students shall cooperate when staff need to enter their rooms and not refuse their entry. International students must respect the dormitory management staff and comply with their arrangements.

20．It is strictly prohibited for international students to enter or exit the dormitory by jumping out of the windows. If an international student jumps in or out of the dormitory windows, they shall be responsible for compensating for any damage to the window and any injuries or fatalities resulting from the act. In severe cases, the SIE shall impose expulsion from the university without refunding tuition fees.

21．All of the above regulations must be strictly followed. Any violations may result in penalties imposed by the dormitory management, including fines or orders to vacate the dormitory. If the violation has a serious negative impact, the International Students Office may take action to expel the student.

II. Guest Policy

1．Visitors shall present valid identification and register at the security office. After notifying the host, they may meet in the lobby. If the host agrees and security permits, visitors may also meet in the host’s room, yet visitors must leave a valid form of identification.

2．The duration of visits in the host’s room cannot exceed one hour; otherwise, security guards have the right to ask the visitors to leave the international student apartments.

3．Visiting hours: from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Visitors must leave the international student apartments by 10:00 PM.

4．International students must meet during their rest time and are not allowed to occupy class time for visits.