You might not be living at Oxy, but you're still one of our students.
You must be approved to live off campus and abide by the following policies. Below are details for getting approved, staying in touch in case of emergency, and a few other key guidelines for students living off campus.
Emergency Contact Information
To facilitate good communication and in an effort to better support our students during emergency situations, all students that live off-campus will be required to provide an accurate address for their place of residence and contact information for themselves at the residence and for their landlord (if any). Students will be asked to provide confirmation of residency to the Office of Residential Education and Housing Services prior to the start of classes. A hold will be placed on all student accounts until this information is received.
Students can mail, fax, or drop off at the main REHS Office any of the following to the extent it serves to confirm the student’s current off-campus place of residence for the school term (private financial information and other private confidential information may be redacted):
- A copy of your lease agreement showing your address, your name, and the name of your landlord, or
- A California utility bill (DWP, gas, telephone, cable), or
- A California driver license, or
- A California bank account statement, or
- A California voter registration card
Community Relations Policy
Occidental College has long been an active part of the Eagle Rock and adjacent Highland Park communities. Students who will be living off-campus should respect the relationship that the College has with the surrounding community by conducting themselves in a mature, responsible, and law-abiding manner. The Community Relations Policy was created to help students guide their behavior during the time they are living off-campus. Students living off-campus will be required to sign a statement that they have read and understood this policy. Students should also make themselves aware of the Code of Student Conduct.
Off-Campus Noise & Safety Guidelines
Noise
As a resident it is your responsibility to manage the noise coming from your house or apartment. Local communities have laws related to noise, covering everything from parties to pets to pools.
Noise complaints are handled by different government departments depending on the source, but the first responder to a noise complaint is likely the police. In fact, the LAPD has a special noise enforcement unit specifically to respond to noise complaints in the city. You can find details about City of LA noise enforcement and rules on the LAPD website; if you live in another city be sure to check local regulations when you move in.
Incident Response
If you witness something illegal, suspicious, or dangerous in your community, don't hesitate to report it to the authorities. For an emergency, contact 911 immediately.
For other issues, contact your local police department precinct. Near campus, call the Northeast Community Police Station (323) 344-5701 and ask to speak to a watch commander; be sure to ask for disposition of call. Anywhere in the city of LA, you can also dial 311 to report nonemergency incidents. Remember to be patient - incidents may take time to resolve. This PDF flowchart will give you an idea of how a report comes in and how it is handled.