These standards also underpin the provision of order and security for visitors, students and staff in the building. By entering this building, you tacitly agree to abide by the applicable house rules. In this way, we can help to ensure that the VU Campus remains an appealing and pleasant place to work and study.
Respect
In our buildings, we treat each other with respect. We also respect other people’s belongings, as well as university property. This means that statements and/or actions that may be offensive, abusive or discriminatory to other users of the building, or that are in breach of any legal obligations are prohibited. Read the Code of Conduct of VU Amsterdam.
Identification
VU Amsterdam security personnel may ask you to produce identification. If you should be unwilling or unable to do so, you may be asked to leave the building and VU Amsterdam premises.
Events and photography/film
Our buildings may not be used for meetings, events, still photography or filming that is in conflict with the principles of VU Amsterdam. Anyone wishing to stage an event and/or take still photographs or shoot a film must first obtain permission to do so from VU Amsterdam.
Posters and announcements
Posters and other announcements may only be displayed on the designated boards, subject to prior permission from VU Amsterdam.
Malfunctions
For safety reasons, malfunctions should always be reported to the FCO Servicedesk: frontoffice.fco@vu.nl or 020 59 85777. In case of an emergency, call the emergency number: 020 59 82222.
Emergency
To report an emergency, call (020) 59 82222. In the event of an emergency, the existing measures may be tightened on a temporary or permanent basis. This means that for your own safety and that of others you must diligently follow the instructions given to you by university personnel.
Violation of the house rules
If you should break the house rules, you may be called to account by VU Amsterdam. If you fail to modify your behavior, you may be asked to leave the building and VU Amsterdam premises. Download the VU House rules.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the VU Campus, including the municipal sidewalks and sites around the O|2 Lab Building, ACTA, Zuidas Botanical Gardens and Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc).
Pets
Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the buildings of VU Amsterdam, with the exception of trained service animals.
Outdoor areas of the VU Campus
Bicycle and motorcycle parking
Bicycles should always be placed in the bicycle racks. Motorcycles should always park on the designated motor parking spaces. VU Amsterdam reserves the right to remove bicycles that have not been placed accordingly.
Mopeds amd motorcycles
For safety reasons, the riders of mopeds or motorcycles must turn off the engine before entering a vehicle storage area. They are also prohibited to start their engine there.
Maximum speed limit
A maximum speed limit of 10 km/h applies throughout VU Amsterdam premises.
Teaching and study facilities
VU Amsterdam has also drawn up house rules for educational activities, to ensure the smooth running of the lectures and tutorials taken by you and your fellow students. These are posted in each teaching/study facility.
Attention:
In addition to the above house rules, the rules and regulations set by the Dutch government and the regular policies and regulations of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam apply on the VU campus (buildings and premises). This includes (but is not limited to):
-The Civil Code, Criminal Code, Road Traffic Act 1990, RVV1994, and the Municipal Regulations of the Municipality of Amsterdam, aimed at maintaining order and safety, as well as ensuring the safe and environmentally conscious use of the VU campus. Additionally, the Partial Ban on Face-Covering Clothing Act applies in the buildings and on the premises of VU Amsterdam; the ban applies to everyone on our campus.
-An overview of the main regulations of VU Amsterdam is available on vu.nl. Spe cific regulations for students are listed on vu.nl.
-Opening hours may vary per building and can be found on vu.nl. It is not allowed to be in the buildings after closing time.
-Activities or events are allowed under certain conditions and must be applied for and approved in advance via the FCO Service Desk (see details below). For the process and application criteria, refer to vu.nl.
-Posters and other notices may only be put up on designated boards with permission from the FCO Service Desk. For information, see vu.nl.
-If you want to distribute flyers or seek attention for your activity or event in any other way, this is only permitted under strict conditions and with prior approval. Contact the FCO Service Desk for more information. For details, see vu.nl.
-Anyone who wishes to photograph or film on the premises of VU Amsterdam, and to publish recordings requires permission. For information, see vu.nl.