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9 The Washington Center • Code of Conduct Spring 2025 Washington Center. Those who violate this policy will be considered for immediate expulsion from their TWC program. • The consumption of marijuana, although decriminalized for recreational use in the District of Columbia, is not permitted within TWC facilities. Suspected use, possession, or distribution of marijuana in any form will be treated by TWC officials like any other unauthorized or illegal drug. False Information: Dishonest behavior and/or knowingly providing false, incomplete, or inaccurate information, either verbally or as a form of identification, to a TWC staff member are strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, furnishing information to do the following: to gain unauthorized access to The Washington Center facilities, materials, equipment, or TWC-sponsored events; to evade potential conduct charges; to falsely pass another individual's identification as one's own and/or to give another individual one's own identification; or to gain access to an apartment that is not one's own. Noise: At all times, residents are expected to maintain a volume that does not disturb others. Residents must be considerate of others in the building and are expected to use good judgment to avoid excessive noise and other disturbances to building occupants. Noise policies are in effect for all TWC spaces, including, but not limited to, apartments, lobbies, common areas, patios, and outside the residential areas. Non-TWC tenants have the right to complain about noise or call the local police. Of note, DC noise ordinance is from 10 pm to 7 am city-wide. • Excessive noise is defined as unreasonably loud noise that is likely to annoy or disturb one or more persons or noise that can be heard audibly from outside of the apartment unit. Sanctions for noise can be given at any time (24 hours a day/7 days a week) if the volume of any participant(s) is deemed inappropriate. Photo Identification: All participants with TWC are required to carry their TWC ID, along with a valid government- issued or university-issued photo ID, with them at all times. Upon request, a resident must produce photo identification for examination by The Washington Center staff, concierge/security staff, and/or building management personnel. Failure to comply with a request to present this information may result in police involvement; uncooperative parties may be escorted out of TWC facilities or events until proper identification can be provided or a TWC staff member can properly identify the individual. All TWC participants will be provided with both a TWC identification card (ID) and an access card during the time of their move into the RAF. Identification cards depict the TWC logo and contain the participant's name and program. Short term program IDs may contain a TWC logo in lieu of an individual's photo. The access card grants access to all appropriate TWC facilities. IDs and access cards are for individual use only and are not to be loaned to other individuals. These items carry the following regulations: • Participants must present the TWC ID to gain access to The Washington Center the Residential and Academic Facility (RAF). Residents without a picture on their ID or who do not have their ID are required to show government ID upon entering the building. • Participants must present the TWC ID to retrieve packages and other items from the Concierge desk at the Residential and Academic Facility. • To pass another individual's identification as one's own and/or to give another individual one's own identification is strictly prohibited. • Lost or stolen IDs and access cards will result in a Lost ID and/or Access Card fee. • At the end of the term or program participants must return TWC ID and the access card to avoid fines. Photographs/Audio/Visual Recordings Taken at Events: The Washington Center reserves the right to use a photographer at all events or record online sessions and feature any media taken in future publications. By participating in The Washington Center's program(s), you consent to the use of your image, likeness, video and written or verbal testimonials for promotional, marketing or educational purposes by The Washington Center. This includes the use of such materials in print, digital and social media formats. If you do not wish to provide this consent, you must submit a written request to opt out at communications@twc.edu prior to the start of the program.

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