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Policy on Electronic Skateboards and Similar Equipment

by Betsy Chapman

Residence Life and Housing has shared the following information, which has been communicated to resident students on campus.

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Dear Residents,

After consultation with our various partners here at Wake Forest, Residence Life and Housing has made the decision to prohibit the use, possession or storage of electronic skateboards including self-balancing boards/scooters and other similar equipment in all University owned or leased residence halls, apartments, and houses. Any violation of this policy will result in automatic removal of the item, potential fines and/or student conduct referral.

It has been reported that, these devices’ batteries can burst into flame–especially while being charged–resulting in a metal fire that can burn with intense heat.  As a result, we are not willing to risk your safety nor the safety of our residential community.

Please keep this new information in mind as you travel back to campus from winter break, and leave any device in this category at home. Also, check your travel plans as a number of shipping companies, retailers, airlines, and others have banned these devices.

You can see the complete policy on page 18 of the Guide to Community Living.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this new policy.

We wish you a safe travels and a wonderful spring semester!

Residence Life and Housing

Wake Forest University

 

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