1. College Allotment and Readmission

1.1 UM requires that each first-year student be residential in a College, and actively participate therein unless waived (General Rules Governing Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (AAO-REG.04/201506/021). In case of exceptional circumstance, petitions for a waiver of the residential requirement may be made to the VRSA for consideration and approval.
1.2 All incoming first-year students will be allotted to one of the Colleges after being admitted to UM, following the standing policies of allotment and other UM regulations. Allotment policies are designed to achieve a good mix of the student body in each College, among other education purposes.
1.3 Transfer to another college in general is not allowed unless there is a compelling reason. Transfer requires endorsement by both College Masters concerned and approval by VRSA.
Students may apply for readmission to reside at a College after the first academic year if they have such a need. Readmission applications will be reviewed by the College and final decision will be confirmed by College Master. Consideration will be given to contribution to college, activity participation and other performance in college, and justifiable special needs, among other factors. Students who have special need to be readmitted should inform the College Master, Associate Master, or a Residential Fellow as early as possible.

2. Payment of College Fees

2.1 In accordance with UM regulations, each resident College student member shall pay his/her College Fees in advance unless with an approval of deferred payment. They must also pay a security deposit in line with UM policy. Refunds of fees shall follow RC fee refund policy.

3. Privileges of College Student Membership

3.1 A resident College student member who has settled all appropriate College charges or who has been permitted to make a deferred payment of these, is entitled to all the rights, privileges and benefits granted to resident College student members during their residency;
3.2  Non-resident mcmbers can enter and remain in the College during such times and in such manner as prescribed by the College Master. They must sign the registration log book upon time of entering, as well as time of exiting the premises.

4. General Conditions of College Student Membership

4.1 Besides the general requirements defined for the UM RC System, a College student member, in residence or otherwise, shall comply with any reasonable instruction of the College Master. He or she should attend High Table Dinners and other official College functions as prescribed, as well as meetings to which he or she has been invited by the College Management.

5. Proof of Identity

5.1 At the request of any member of the College Management or security personnel, all college members (in residence or otherwise, a non-College-member) or  visitors, shall present for inspection a current UM Student Card, Staff Card, or appropriate document of identification. Any person failing to comply with this clause may be refused entry into the college, or may be asked to leave the college.

6. Non-resident members and visitors

6.1 Starting Wednesday, 18th October, 2023, all non-resident members, will be able to gain daily access into the college between the hours of 09:00-22:00. Students place their respective UM student card on the card reader, and upon entering, all non-resident members must sign in at the college entrance front desk, and sign out before leaving the premises. Non-resident members may visit or use college public areas, purchase meals at the Refectory using Macau Pass, and use any of the college’s facilities on the ground floor.

6.2 Entry to residential rooms is expressively prohibited. Non-resident members must not stay overnight in any other part of the College.

MCM College strives to create and maintain an environment conducive to community and peer living and academic pursuits, where both resident and non-resident members’ needs are equally met.  The college is fully aware of the paramount importance of creating a diverse community, and therefore encourages an environment which respects all members.

Therefore, all members of MCM College will be responsible for abiding by all regulations and stipulations contained within the Student Handbook, this Policies Addendum, and the applicable resident membership contract.  All members and their guests are fully expected to cooperate with MCM College staff and security.

6.3 A visitor may be permitted to stay overnight in a College provided that
• prior permission of the College Master or his/her representative has been obtained;
• payment of a prescribed charge, as the case may be, has been made.
6.4 A College member or a non-College-member resident who invites a visitor shall be responsible for
• the conduct of the visitor while he or she is on the College premises;
• any charges or cost incurred by the visitor.
6.5 Resident College student members shall not invite any person of the opposite gender to visit residential rooms. Such meetings must take place in prescribed common areas in the College.
6.6 A College Master may prohibit any visitor or any person not being a College member or non-College-member resident from entering the College, ask him/her to leave the premises at any time, or permit him/her to remain on the premises beyond the time laid down for the departure of guests from the College.

7. Room Key Cards

7.1 Resident College student members must keep their assigned key cards in a secure manner. Transfer of key cards to any other person, except members of the College Management, for entering residential rooms or for consuming College meals, if any, is strictly prohibited.
7.2 Duplication of key card or holding multiple key cards is strictly prohibited.
7.3 Assigned key cards must be returned to the Office when moving out of College.
7.4 Charges will be incurred to a resident College student member in case of:
• loss of key card;
• late return of key card borrowed from the Security Counter.
7.5 Resident College student members losing the key card for any reason must report the loss immediately to the Office or, after hours, to the Security Guard on duty, and go through the replacement procedure.
7.6 Any charge paid for key card replacement is non-refundable in all circumstances.

8. Change of Room

8.1 Change of room is generally not permitted unless there is an underlying issue with electricity supply, plumbing, or structural damage. College office can review the conditions, and subject to availability of a suitable room, staff can proceed with the change. Students who request a room change should first complete the appropriate form at the College general office then make an appointment with the Associate Master.

9. Respect for Other Residents

9.1 Resident members and non-resident members shall avoid actions or behaviors which may disrupt normal collegial life, respect each others’ rights to privacy, maintain a reasonably quiet environment to study and rest, use college’s facilities in a reasonable manner, and refrain from improper behavior.
9.2 Resident members shall not enter the rooms of other residents without consent unless they are doing so on official duty.
9.3 Resident members and non-resident members should be properly attired in common areas of the Colleges at all times.

10. Personal Property

10.1 Resident members and non-resident members are responsible for their personal property in the college. To minimize chances of theft, valuable personal belongings must be kept in a safe place. Respective room doors should be locked when leaving. The college is not responsible for any loss of personal property. Personal property such as books or computers should not be left unattended in study rooms or other common areas. Cash and valuable items must be locked in an appropriate place in residential rooms.
10.2 Hallways, walkways and stairs should be kept clear of furniture, refuse, personal belongings large or small, such as shoes, bicycles, or umbrellas, and any other objects, so that those items would not obstruct passages and therefore escape routes during emergencies. Any items found in hallways, walkways and stairs may be removed and disposed of without prior notice.

11. University Property

11.1 Resident members shall not remove any furniture, fittings, fixtures or facilities provided for use in the College without prior approval from the College Management.
11.2 All college members shall not deface, defile or damage any wall or any structure of any kind, or any furniture, fittings, fixtures or facility provided for use in the college, or install any new utility or fitting without prior approval from the college Management. College members who fail to comply with this clause shall be subject to charges imposed by the College Management.
11.3 All college members  must make good or pay for any damage to furniture, fittings and the fabric of the College for which he or she is responsible, fair wear and tear excepted.

12. Areas Out of Bounds

12.1 Resident members shall not enter rooftop or balcony areas that are out of bounds in the College building.
12.2 Resident members shall not endanger themselves by positioning themselves on the window ledge of the residential room, or any other dangerous place.

13. Fire Safety

13.1 Cooking in the college residence rooms is strictly prohibited, except in designated areas as authorized by the College Master.
13.2 Cooking left unattended is strictly prohibited at all times.
13.3 Possession of chemicals, explosives or highly combustible materials that are potentially dangerous or damaging is strictly prohibited.
13.4 Open flames, including candles and incense, are strictly prohibited in any part of the College except when approved by the College Master or his/her representative in the case of specific ceremonies and celebrations.
13.5 Interference, or tampering with fire service devices is strictly prohibited.
13.6 Attendance of all resident College members at official fire drills is compulsory, failure to comply  (and without permission of the College Management) may affect future readmission applications.

14. Smoking, Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling

14.1 According to UM’s No Smoking Policy, (HSEO.06/20112/101) smoking is strictly prohibited in any part of the college premises.
14.2 Resident members, non-resident members, and their visitors shall not bring into, or consume in the college, any illegal drugs or misuse prescription drugs.
14.3 Consumption or storage of alcoholic beverages without prior approval from College Master is strictly prohibited, and subject to further disciplinary action.
14.4 All members shall not engage in any gambling whatsoever on the College premises, or permit such gambling to take place in their residential rooms, or common areas within the premises.

15. Electricity Appliances

15.1 Light electrical appliances intended for necessary personal care may be used in residential rooms, but must be in good functional order and properly maintained.
15.2 All other electrical appliances must be approved by College Management.
15.3 Charging batteries when unattended and overloading electrical outlets are prohibited.
15.4 College Management may remove without prior notice any appliances in any residential rooms or common areas which may disturb or endanger others.
15.5 Residents should endeavor to save energy in the College.

16. Cleanliness

16.1 It is responsibility of resident members to keep their respective rooms and bathrooms clean and hygienic. Resident members should clean and empty trash bins in his / her room, tie up the trash in a garbage bag properly before disposing it in the refuse rooms.
16.2 Common or communal facilities must be left in a clean and tidy condition after use. If such facilities are found to be in an unclean, untidy, or unhygienic condition, please report immediately to the relevant RTs, RAs, or the College Management.
16.3 Cost of cleaning common areas left in poor condition may be passed on to those responsible.

17. College Management’s Entering into a Student’s Room

17.1 The College, or its authorized persons, may enter any rooms for purposes of health, safety, security, and building maintenance. Prior notice will normally be given of such entry to resident members, except in cases of emergency, abandonment, or where prior notice is deemed not viable. A notice of entry will be left in the room thereafter.

18. Promotion and Commercial Activities

18.1 For-profit commercial promotions and activities are prohibited in the Colleges. Sale of any goods or services in the Colleges is not allowed without prior approval of the College Management.
18.2 Without prior approval of College Management, distribution or posting of promotional items for any purpose is prohibited.
18.3 Posters shall be approved and stamped by the College Management. They can only be placed in those areas designated for posting.
18.4 Hard copies of any publications, commercial or otherwise, shall have prior approval of the College Management before being placed in designated locations of the College.

19. Quiet Hours and Noise Level

19.1 Individual Colleges will negotiate quiet hours with the House Association and other College members and post them accordingly.
19.2 Resident members should avoid any form of disturbances in any part of the Colleges when meetings and other functions are in progress.
19.3 Quiet Hours may be extended during study and examination periods.
19.4 At all times, resident members should keep noise levels reasonable so as not to cause nuisance to neighbors and peers.
19.5 Quarrelling loudly should be avoided. Unsettled disputes should be referred to Resident Assistants, Residential Tutors, or the College Management for mediation in order to be resolved in an amicable manner.

20. Pets
20.1 For health and safety reasons, college members shall not, without special permission from the College Master, bring onto the College premises any pet, including fish tanks and insect enclosures.

21. Dangerous Objects

21.1 College members are forbidden to bring any object into the College which could endanger the well- being of others.

22. Bicycle Parking and Management (click here for more information)

22.1 Electric powerd bicycles, hoverboards, or scooters are not to be used, or brought into College grounds, or student rooms. They should be stored outdoors in designated bicycle parking areas (click here to see outdoor parking facility).

23. Disciplinary Procedures

23.1 Disciplinary action may be considered against a resident College student member if there is evidence beyond reasonable doubt that rules are violated to the extent that such disciplinary action is deemed warranted by the College Master.
23.2 A College Master may take disciplinary action in accordance with regulations and practices as authorized by Item 2 Article of “Student Disciplinary Regulations of the University of Macau” (SAO.03/201406/100).
23.3 A College Master may assign the Associate Master (AM) to convene the College Disciplinary Committee (CDC) to assist and advise the College Master regarding a particular case. The CDC will consist of three members, including the AM, one Resident Fellow, and one student who can be either a Resident Tutor, a Resident Assistant, or a nominee from the House Association Executive. The CDC is only advisory and the final decision rests with the College Master.
23.4 In the event that a disciplinary case involves more than one Colleges, or between College and Faculties, the Dean of Students of UM will act as coordinator.
23.5 The Dean of Students of UM will normally handle all appellate disputes arising from RC related disciplinary decision if he does not serve as the coordinator as prescribed in 20.4, in which case the VRSA will handle the dispute instead.
23.6 Depending on the degree of severity, a College Master may decide to take any of the following disciplinary actions, or other disciplinary measures as deemed more proportional.
• Temporary or permanent termination of privileges in a College, including residency;
• Exclusion from readmission;
• Restriction from entering the College premises;
• Referral to the Dean of Students of UM for consideration of further disciplinary action.