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1. Review campus dining location closures 

Memorial Day is a university holiday, and many buildings and offices on campus may be closed. All Campus Dining Services locations will be closed on Monday, May 27. Review summer Campus Dining Services hours.  

2. Enjoy the great outdoors 

Planning on a hike this weekend? Get important trail information and regulations for the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ area by downloading the You can also visit the city's and the County of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s . 

If you plan to hike, stay on the designated trail and pick up all trash and dog waste. Be sure to follow all rules and regulations, which are critical in protecting visitors, wildlife and our beautiful parks and trails. Check out additional hiking tips or visit the Outdoor Pursuits office in the Rec Center to get recommendations and rent equipment. 

If the weather prevents you from going outside over the holiday weekend, the Main and Will Vill Rec Centers will be open from noon to 9 p.m. on Memorial Day to serve your needs with fitness classes, the climbing gym and more. 

3. Avoid getting a ticket  

Common citations that students living off campus get are for noise, trash or a nuisance party. Remember to keep music speakers inside and clean up your garbage—you can get a ticket at any time of the day or night for excessive noise or for having trash on your property.  

A nuisance party ticket is issued when a residence hosts a gathering that violates ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ ordinances. This includes unreasonable noise, underage drinking, brawling, public urination, littering or trash, etc. A ticket can be issued to the residence even if it’s guests who are being disruptive. To avoid any size gathering getting out of hand, plan with your roommates for who will be invited, how you will monitor noise and when to end the event. Also, make sure you and your roommates only invite people you know. 

If you’re planning on hosting a gathering, lower your chances of receiving an expensive ticket by registering your party with Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations. Registering your party will give you a 20-minute warning to shut things down before police are dispatched if a complaint has been made against your address. 

4. Don’t set off fireworks 

Fireworks are illegal in the city of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Fireworks not only pose a significant fire risk, but they also can cause a significant noise disruption to your neighbors and our community. 

ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ laws prohibit all fireworks, including items like sparklers, snaps, snakes, bottle rockets, roman candles and smoke bombs, in addition to fireworks that leave the ground or explode. Possible legal penalties include: 

• Fines up to $2,650 
• Court fees 
• Possible arson charges 
• Possible jail time 
• Liability for property or personal injury damages 

You will also be referred to Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution.  

Even if you don’t possess or discharge fireworks, you may be held responsible for fireworks used by roommates and guests. Unused fireworks can be brought to the city of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Public Safety Building at 1805 33rd St. without penalty.  

A reminder that Student Legal Services (SLS) is available to help with legal issues if you do receive a citation. Contact SLS at 303-492-6813 or visit their office at UMC 311 to schedule an appointment.  

5. Look out for yourself and others 

Remember to look out for yourself, your friends and fellow Buffs. If you choose to drink or use other substances, check out these party smart tips.