Penalties and Fines

We want everyone to have fair and safe access to equipment. To support that, repeated violations of rules and regulations, including unclaimed or unused reservations, late returns, returning equipment in poor or improper condition, and/or violations related to safety guidelines, may result in disciplinary actions as determined by CDM Staff and Faculty.

Important: Warnings issued in any of the Equipment Centers count together. For example, a first warning in the Vault and another in the Shack equals two total warnings.

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Disciplinary actions are intended to promote accountability and may include, but are not limited to:

• 1st Warning – A temporary equipment access hold will be placed on the student’s account. To restore access, the student must meet in person with the Equipment Center or Production Office Manager who issued the warning and sign an acknowledgment form confirming they’ve reviewed the policy and understand the expectations moving forward.

• 2nd Warning – A one-week equipment access hold will be placed on the student’s account. Certified equipment privileges will also be suspended for four academic weeks. To restore access, the student must meet again with the Equipment Center or Production Office Manager and sign a second acknowledgment form confirming their understanding of the policies and consequences of any further violations.

• 3rd Warning – Equipment access will be suspended for a minimum of four academic weeks in which the student is actively enrolled. To be considered for reinstatement, the student must submit a formal appeal to the CDM Appeals Committee. Additional academic or administrative actions may also be taken as determined by CDM Staff and Faculty.

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Missing or Damaged Equipment

• Missing or damaged items must be reported via email. If the item(s) are not returned within a 7-day grace period, the student will receive a bill via email for replacement or repair.

• Replacement and repair costs (including shipping) will be determined at the sole discretion of Management, based on rates from our approved repair providers.

• Students may request an installment-based repayment plan. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the total amount owed and the student’s expected graduation date.