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STAFF LOSS OR DAMAGE: The College is not responsible for loss or damage to the personal
The staff of the residence hall seeks to provide educational, social, and cultural opportunities property. The college reserves the right to dispose of personal property that is left after
for the students. The goal is to provide a relatively homelike atmosphere along with the fifteen (15) business days. All residents should record their valuables including applianc-
experiences in group living. es, electronics, and cell pones by model number, brand name, serial number or any other
markings that might be used to properly identify one’s property. Residents are urged to
COORDINATOR OF RESIDENCE LIVING: The Coordinator is a full-time member of provide for the security of belongings by providing personal property insurance. Personal
the Student Services Division. S/he is the administrative head of the residence hall and is property insurance is not available through the college or campus police. Thefts should be
directly responsible to the Dean of Students. reported to the Campus Police.

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS: Residential Assistants are identified student leaders who SAFETY: All residents are strongly urged to lock their doors at all times for personal pri-
are employed by the College to assist in maintaining a residence hall atmosphere conducive vacy and safety. Residents should be familiar with the emergency plan. Evacuation plans
to study, relaxation, and homelike living. The Assistants’ primary responsibility is their and emergency information is posted behind the dorm room doors. The college emergency
particular section of the residence hall, but they have authority anywhere in the building, plan is available on the website (www.suscc.edu) and in the Coordinator’s office. Additional
the parking lot, or other campus areas as designated by the Dean of Students. Residence safety tips are available in the Residential Safety Brochure and on the campus police link
Hall Assistants report all violations of standards to the Coordinator and/or Dean of Students. on the Southern Union website.

RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL: The Residence Hall Council is made up of elected officers HOLIDAY/ OFFICIAL DORM CLOSING: The residence hall is closed during official
and individual representatives. The Council works closely with the Coordinator of Resi- college closing dates. These dates are available on the college calendar. Students must
dence Living who serves as its advisor. This Council plans social events and recreational vacate their rooms at these times unless authorized to remain by the Coordinator.
activities based on suggestions from the residents.
MATTRESS COVERS: Mattress covers are necessary for health and sanitation in the
residence hall. Handbook Student
GENERAL INFORMATION
KEYS: $10.00 replacement charge for room or mailbox key.
Students must be REGISTERED full-time status to qualify to live in the residence hall.
Residents having a car on campus, or other motorized vehicle, must obtain a parking decal. LOCK OUT: Re-entries will incur a $10.00 fee to be charged to the the resident’s SU account.
In addition, the decal must display a residential occupancy. The residential decals are
available in the business office (Wadley Campus). SALES AND SOLICITORS: Sales and solicitations in the residence halls are prohibited.

APPLICATION: All students must complete the proper documentation when submitting ROOM ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
an application to live in residence halls. This includes a residence hall housing agreement, 1. Every effort is made to honor all roommate requests. However, requests must be
a personal information sheet, and a medical form. mutually accepted.
2. All other roommate assignments will be assigned on a random basis.
Room reservation/deposit fee is $200.00. This fee is non-refundable when rooms are 3. First time students will be assigned a room on a random basis.
available. The balance, less damage deduction, will be refunded when a student vacates 4. During the second week of classes, a designated day for room changes will be announced.
the residence hall. Room changes must be approved by the Coordinator.

TELEPHONE: Telephone service is the responsibility of the student. RESIDENCE HALL WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Residents should complete the
following steps:
OVERNIGHT GUESTS: Residents’ guests are welcome with the Coordinator’s approval, 1. Obtain Residence Hall withdrawal form from the Coordinator.
provided there is space available. Guests are subject to the same regulations as students. 2. Complete room check-out walk through with college official.
The host resident is responsible for the actions of their guest. Guests will be charged a fee 3. Return form and mailbox key to Coordinator.
of $15.00 per night. Overnight guests must sign-in and sign-out at the desk in the lobby. All items must be removed and the room must be properly cleaned.
Children under the age of 18 are not allowed to stay overnight in the residence hall.