Do you enjoy having friends over? Are you planning to host a party at your place? If so, you can reduce your chances of receiving a ticket by registering your party. Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations (OCHNR) and the Boulder Police Department offer party registration for CU Boulder students. Whether you are having a few friends stop by or plan to have a larger event, party registration can help limit your chances of receiving a noise or nuisance ticket.
Here are three reasons to register your next party.
Get a warning call
You probably don’t want the police to visit you during a party because you’re being too loud. When you register your party, you will receive a warning call before the police arrive if a neighbor complains about the noise level. You’ll have 20 minutes to quiet down.
Registration is free
You do not have to pay a registration fee. This is a complimentary program to help students maintain a positive relationship with their neighbors and avoid costly fines. For some special events, OCHNR gives away swag bags or other prizes for students registering parties. For example, if you register a party during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, March 14-17, you’ll be entered into a large prize drawing.
Be a good neighbor
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. Registering your party means that if things get out of hand, you can make them right by quieting down before you have to deal with the police. This can create goodwill between you and your neighbors.
Things to know about party registration
While it’s easy to register your party, there are a few things to know to ensure everything goes smoothly.
- You can register any size gathering. You don’t have to host a large party to register an event. Even if you have a few people over and think things could get loud, you can follow the registration process to ensure you get a warning call.
- You still need to follow the rules and ordinances. Registering your party does not mean you are free from the risk of a ticket. If you fail to follow local ordinances or laws, you can still get in trouble with the police. However, getting a warning call and quieting down can mean avoiding a noise violation.
- You must complete an orientation before registering a party for the first time. CU students must attend an in-person party registration orientation with OCHNR staff. Orientations last roughly 45-60 minutes, but once you take the orientation, you can register your parties for the entire school year.
- Fraternities and sororities can register their parties through OCHNR as well. There is a Greek-specific orientation for these types of events. Members can make an appointment with OCHNR at och@colorado.edu.
Learn how to register your party and find support from OCHNR.