Residential Living Standards

As stated in its Code of Honor, Pilares de Esperanza is committed to providing a learning atmosphere consistent with the principles of the school. The school is likewise committed to creating such an atmosphere for students residing on and off campus. To achieve this, the school has established living standards to help students learn some of the high ideals and principles of behavior expected at Pilares de Esperanza. The school requires all students to adhere to the following applicable standards.

On-Campus Visiting Hours
Visitors of the opposite sex are permitted in the Recreation Center, the sports and equestrian complex, the cafeteria and reception areas of each dormitory but not in the bedroom area, except during an established open house or group/family activity time, at which times room doors must remain open. Reception visiting hours begin after 9 a.m. and extend until 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday night, visiting hours extend until 10:00 a.m. Sunday visiting hours begin after noon and extend until 9 p.m.

Conduct
All students shall be required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the principles of The Pilares de Esperanza Honor Code. Furthermore, all students are required to abstain from possessing, serving, or consuming alcoholic beverages, tobacco, tea, coffee, or harmful drugs. Involvement with gambling; pornographic, erotic, or indecent material; disorderly, obscene, or indecent conduct or expressions; or with other offensive materials, expressions, or conduct or disruption of the peace that, in the sole discretion and judgment of the university, is inconsistent with the principles of the Honor Code is not permitted in student dormitories. All guests of students and employees must comply with the Residential Living Standards while on the premises of the campus. All students and employees are required to know the dress and grooming standards and abide by them.

Violations
Esperanza students failing to maintain the Residential Living Standards will be subject to disciplinary action by the school. Violations of these standards are reported to the Administrator.