Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 ULM Student Policy Manual 
    
2017-2018 ULM Student Policy Manual [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Skateboards (Electronic and Manual) Skates/Roller-Blades, etc.


The following rules will govern the use of skateboards on the ULM campus.

  1. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., cannot be ridden on the streets on campus at any time.
  2. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., cannot be ridden on the sidewalks in the academic building area at any time.
  3. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., cannot be ridden on any campus sidewalks between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
  4. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., cannot be ridden on residence hall balcony walkways, residence hall hallways, or residence hall rooms.
  5. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., may be used, traffic permitting, in the parking lots at Brown Stadium, Malone Stadium, and Ewing Coliseum.
  6. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., that are used on campus are used at the risk of the operator. The above rules are established for the safety of both skateboard/skate/roller-blade users and pedestrians on the University campus.
  7. Skateboards/skates/roller-blades/etc., may not be used on the ULM Tennis Courts (Heard Stadium) inside the Fant-Ewing Coliseum, or the ULM Parking Garage.
  8. Electronic skateboard devices will not be permitted for use, charging, possession or storage on the University grounds or inside buildings, including residence halls, suites and apartments. Electronic skateboards, Hoverboards, Segways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers, and similar devices etc., is prohibited on campus. 
Note: The ban on electronic skateboard devices has been put into place until safety standards can be developed and implemented. Devices identified in the residence halls or other facilities will be removed and the user/owner will be referred to the Office of Student Services (Student Conduct) for a violation of university policy.