Register your party, avoid potential drama and tickets
Want to host a party without worrying about noise complaints or expensive tickets? Register your party with Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations (OCHNR) and the 91¸£ÀûÉç Police Department. Whether you’re hanging out with a few friends or plan to have a larger event, party registration can help limit your chances of receiving a noise or nuisance ticket.Ìý
Here are three reasons to register your next party
1. Get a warning notificationÌý
Nobody wants the police to crash their party. When you register, you’ll get a warning text and email before the police arrive if a neighbor complains about noise. You’ll have 20 minutes to quiet down.ÌýÌýÌý
2. Registration is freeÌýÌý
Party registration costs exactly $0. It's a free service to help you avoid expensive noise tickets and keep peace with your neighbors. Plus, OCHNR sometimes gives away swag bags or other prizes for students registering parties.ÌýÌý
3. Be a good neighborÌýÌý
You may not have to study for a test, go to work the next day or have young children who need to sleep, but your neighbors might. If things get too loud, you can fix it before it becomes a problem—and your neighbors will appreciate the respect.Ìý
Things to know about party registrationÌý
Registering your party is easy— here's a quick guide to make sure everything goes smoothly. Ìý
Size doesn’t matterÌýÌý
Having just a few friends over who might get loud? You can register that! There's no minimum party size—register any gathering where noise might be a concern.Ìý
Keep it legalÌýÌý
Just because you register doesn't mean you get a free pass to break rules. You'll still need to follow local laws and ordinances. But here's the good news: that warning call can help you avoid noise tickets by giving you a chance to quiet down first.Ìý
Quick orientation requiredÌýÌý
Registering for the first time? You'll need to attend anÌýorientation with OCHNR staff. It's about 45-60 minutes, but here's the sweet part: do it once, and you're set to register parties for the whole school year!Ìý
Fraternities and sororities can register their parties through OCHNR as well, and there’s a Greek-specific orientation for these types of events. Members can make an appointment with OCHNR at partyreg@colorado.edu.ÌýÌý
OCHNR is here to help you with all aspects of living off campus, from searching for an apartment and roommate to understanding 91¸£ÀûÉç housing options and providing free lease reviews with our staff attorney. They can also assist with understanding 91¸£ÀûÉç ordinances and advocating for your rights as a student and tenant.ÌýÌý Ìý
Student Legal ServicesÌý Ìýoffers high-quality legal services for a fraction of the cost of a private attorney to all 91¸£ÀûÉç students who pay student activity fees. If you get in trouble, Student Legal ServicesÌý Ìýcan help you navigate a wide range of legal issues.ÌýÌý
Help your friends get home safely. CU NightRide is 91¸£ÀûÉç’s student-operated safe-ride service that allows you to request free evening transportation to and from any location within 91¸£ÀûÉç city limits. Download the CU NightRide app to request a ride.Ìý