Visitation Policy

Birmingham-Southern uses an "option" visitation system in its residence halls. On certain floors or in certain residence halls, persons of the opposite sex may visit only during approved visitation hours. When you choose your option, you should consider your living habits ad need for privacy.

Resident advisors strictly enforce BSC’s visitation rules. Violation of the hall hours results in fines and counts as an official infraction of the social code. There are many areas outside the residence halls where students may gather after hours to study or socialize. For more details, consult the Student Handbook or your Resident Advisor.

Visitation Option Hours

The Residence Hall Visitation system is divided into two options devised to accommodate each student’s living habits and personal tastes. The visitation option under which the student will live is the mutual decision of the student and his or her parents if the student is under 20 years of age. It is the sole decision of the student if the student is 20 years of age or older.

Option 10-1-2: Limited Visitations. Students may entertain guests between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday, as maximum limits. A violation is defined as any guest of the opposite sex exceeding the 1:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m. limit; or entering the restricted area prior to 10:00 a.m. Acts of inconsideration and cohabitation are violations.

Option 24: Open visitations. Students under this option may have guests with the ordinary freedom of private living. There will be no restrictions on the time within which this visitation option may be exercised. Acts of inconsideration and cohabitation are violations of Option 24