Most University residence halls have double hung windows. They lock with a single latch and slide up and down to open and close. Occasionally these windows may be difficult to open. If this occurs, place a request on FIXit. 

Problems with window blinds in rooms should be submitted on FIXit. For ground floor and lower level rooms, where privacy is an issue, missing blinds are more urgent and may be called into Facilities Customer Service at (202) 994-6706.

In HOVA and City Hall, certain rooms have balconies:

• In HOVA, no one is allowed to be on the balconies or have access to them beyond the ability to open the sliding glass doors/balcony door a maximum of 6 inches. Anyone found breaking this regulation will be fined and may risk losing their housing license.
• In City Hall the use of the balconies is permitted.

It is prohibited to throw objects from balconies or open windows. Objects thrown from balconies or open windows may harm people and/or University property, and is in direct violation of the University Housing policy. All balcony and window areas are monitored by the University Police Department and violators will be charged and disciplined through Student Judicial Services.