Residential Policies

The 40th annual Sun God Festival is on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 12:00pm-6:00pm on RIMAC Field. The Sun God Festival brings a lot of excitement and university spirit as students celebrate this event. This campus tradition, however, cannot compromise community safety. In order for you to enjoy the Sun God Festival responsibly, we want to provide you with the community expectations that have been established.

Sun God Residential Policies

To ensure that the festival is safe for all community members, festival participants can expect to see greater safety personnel and police presence throughout the day and night. While there will be a very festive atmosphere on campus, please know that all university rules and regulations, including the residential policies regarding alcohol, gatherings, and controlled substances as outlined in the Residential Life Community Standards, will be in full effect and strictly enforced by campus police, other law enforcement agencies, University Safety Officials (USOs), and Residence Life staff.

No Guest Policy

Consistent with the University's risk reduction strategy and to ensure an orderly and safe festival for all involved, we implement the following: From Friday, May 3, 2024, at 7PM until Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 7AM, ALL residential areas will observe a strict residents-only policy. Only residents of a residential area are permitted in that area. No guests or additional occupants from other residential areas are permitted. No guests are permitted in residence halls or apartments even if they live in the same residential area. Only assigned residents of the residence hall or apartment are allowed in during this time.

• A "resident" means the UC San Diego-affiliated person contracted to live in University housing, or primary resident.
• A "guest" is defined as anyone not contracted to live in the residential space being visited (e.g., individual room, suite, and/or apartment).
• A "living space" means rooms and common areas of residence halls and apartments. It does not include public spaces (e.g., study rooms, dining areas, and outdoor spaces).

Sun God Residential Wristband Policy: May 3-5, 2024

Seventh College Residence Life will issue a unique wristband to its residents to be worn from Friday, May 3, 2024, at 7PM until Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 7AM ("Sun God Weekend"). The wristband is the property of the University. Failure to wear it, or its theft, conversion, or misuse is prohibited and may result in referral to the Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education (SAGE). Residents who break or lose their wristbands must immediately report the matter to their respective Residential Life Office.

Wristband Distribution

Seventh College Residence Life will be distributing wristbands on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Seventh West Building 2 between 8am - 9pm. Between 8am - 6pm, there will be signage and Residence Life staff directing you to the pickup tables on the first floor. Between 6pm - 9pm, wristband pickups will be stationed at the Residence Life Front Desk. You will need to fill out this Google form prior to arriving at either pickup location and you will need to show your Google form email confirmation and your campus ID Card in order to receive your wristband. Once your Google form response and ID have been confirmed, Residence Life staff members will be placing your wristband on your wrist for you. Please note that if you break or damage your wristband, you will be required to notify the Residence Life Office immediately and return the entire broken wristband in exchange for a new wristband. Additionally, please note that there will be many students in line for pickup throughout the day. To avoid more lengthy wait times, we encourage you to pick up your wristband as early in the day as possible and to fill out the Google form prior to pick up.

Safety Information

Your health and safety are our priority. University Staff may enter any residential apartment, suite, or common spaces should there be a health and safety concern. In order to ensure a high level of safety and security within the residential housing community, Residence Life Staff and University Safety Officials (USOs) will be conducting regular walk-throughs of our residential community.

Residence Life Front Desk

The Seventh College Residence Life Front Desk will be open from 9am-midnight on May 4, 2024. Our RA Duty phone will be accessible until midnight if you need to get in touch with a Residence Life Staff Member: 858-761-3853.

Medical Amnesty Program

Students are strongly encouraged to seek medical assistance for emergencies related to alcohol, controlled substances, COVID-19 tracing, or Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment by contacting the closest University or Public Official (e.g., R.A./H.A., Staff, law enforcement, etc.), campus police [858-534-HELP(4357)], or 911. Students who are afraid to seek help because of violations of the Student Conduct Procedures will not be subject to the formal student conduct process, so long as they are seeking help for themselves or others under the Medical Amnesty Program. For more information, visit the Medical Amnesty Program (MAP) and read the Appendices.

Helpful Tips:

• Stay hydrated throughout the day and night. Hydration stations are located in residential areas such as out front of the Soap Bar (Seventh College East Building 3) and the downstairs area of the Seventh College Residence Life Office (Seventh College West Building 2).
• Lock your suite, apartment, and room doors when you are not at home. Keep yourself and your belongings safe as there will be an increased number of people present on campus.
• For additional safety information, please review the Sun God Festival's website.

Closures

We will be closing the Seventh East Tower Terrace and the Seventh College Game Room during Sun God Weekend. Please plan accordingly.

Traffic and Parking Lots

Due to the construction of the Sun God Festival infrastructure, Hopkins Drive will close from 6am through 9pm on May 4, 2024. Hopkins Drive will also close during that period to all through traffic between Scholars Drive North and Voigt Drive. Additionally, as part of health and safety initiatives related to the festival, Scholars Drive North will close to all through traffic between the Pangea Parking Structure and North Point Drive from 6am-9pm on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Please note that parking lot 357 will also be closed. Please refer to the Community Notice from the Student Life office for full closure details and plan accordingly.

Dining Options

Most Housing*Dining*Hospitality food service venues will have normal hours through the weekend. Please check the HDH dining website for up to date information.

Seventh College Events

• On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Seventh College will be hosting Safe Sun God at the Seventh West Lawn in front of the Game Room from 4pm-6pm. This will include several educational stations for information that is helpful to know ahead of Sun God.
• On Saturday, May 4th, 2024, Seventh College will host its 3rd annual Sub God, where Subway sandwiches and snacks will be distributed at the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) from 5pm-8pm, located on the ground level of Building 2 West, while supplies last.

Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 pm - 7:00 am
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 am - 9:00 am 

During Finals Week: The 24-Hour Quiet Hours will go into effect at all UC San Diego residential communities

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