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driving. from the Dean of Students, Chief of Campus Police, Coordinator of Residential Life, and
3. Visitor’s Parking Permits are issued to non-student campus guests. Students the College website at www.suscc.edu.
experiencing car trouble or other extenuating circumstances that necessitate
bringing an unregistered vehicle on campus may also qualify for a Visitor’s Parking STAFF
Permit. A Visitor’s Parking Permit should be obtained immediately upon arriving The staff of the residence hall seeks to provide educational, social, and cultural opportunities
on campus. Permits are available on campus from the Campus Police Office on for the students. The goal is to provide a relatively homelike atmosphere along with the
Wadley and Opelika and from the Administrative Office in Valley. experiences in group living.
4. Vehicles may not be parked in a “no parking” zone.
a. Vehicles parked improperly with or without a parking decal showing will be COORDINATOR OF RESIDENCE LIVING: The Coordinator is a full-time member of
ticketed and a $25.00 fine will be assessed. Students’ owing fines will have the Student Services Division. S/he is the administrative head of the residence hall and is
all college records placed on hold until fines are paid. directly responsible to the Dean of Students.
b. Vehicles parked improperly can be towed from campus at owner’s
expense. RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANTS: Residential Assistants are identified student leaders who
c. If your car has been towed or booted, contact campus police for retrieval are employed by the College to assist in maintaining a residence hall atmosphere conducive
information. to study, relaxation, and homelike living. The Assistants’ primary responsibility is their
5. All users of handicapped parking spaces must validate their parking permit. particular section of the residence hall, but they have authority anywhere in the building,
Information on the validation process is available in the Office of Dean the parking lot, or other campus areas as designated by the Dean of Students. Residence
of Students. Hall Assistants report all violations of standards to the Coordinator and/or Dean of Students.
6. No parking on curbs.
7. All traffic signs must be obeyed. RESIDENCE HALL COUNCIL: The Residence Hall Council is made up of elected officers
8. Vehicles left on campus overnight must be registered with the Campus Police. and individual representatives. The Council works closely with the Coordinator of Resi-
9. No driving and/or parking on the grass, sidewalks or curbs. dence Living who serves as its advisor. This Council plans social events and recreational Handbook Student
10. Double parking is prohibited. activities based on suggestions from the residents.
11. Blocking driveways, entrances, and exits to parking areas or buildings is
prohibited.
12. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in designated crosswalks. GENERAL INFORMATION
13. Vehicles must be parked in designated parking spaces.
14. Residential students (students living in the residence hall/dorm on the Wadley Students must be REGISTERED full-time status to qualify to live in the residence hall.
campus) must obtain a dorm decal to be attached to their SU hangtag. The decal Residents having a car on campus, or other motorized vehicle, must obtain a parking decal.
should be placed in the center of the college seal. In addition, the decal must display a residential occupancy. The residential decals are
15. No reckless driving. available in the business office (Wadley Campus).

RESIDENTIAL LIFE APPLICATION: All students must complete the proper documentation when submitting
The College’s residence hall is located on the Wadley campus. Applications for an application to live in residence halls. This includes a residence hall housing agreement,
housing may be obtained from the Student Services office on each campus or online at www. a personal information sheet, and a medical form.
suscc.edu.
Residential living at Southern Union State Community College will be a unique Room reservation/deposit fee is $200.00. This fee is non-refundable when rooms are
experience for many students and can prove to be a most educational and enjoyable experi- available. The balance, less damage deduction, will be refunded when a student vacates
ence. Rules are inherent in a community living situation. The College has established rules the residence hall.
and regulations to provide instruction essential to personal freedom, academic achievement
and residential harmony. By selecting Southern Union, a student also agrees to abide by the TELEPHONE: Telephone service is the responsibility of the student.
standards and regulations of the college. It is now the student’s obligation to become familiar
with the residential policies. Should a resident have any questions, concerns, comments, OVERNIGHT GUESTS: Residents’ guests are welcome with the Coordinator’s approval,
or recommendations they should contact the residential hall council and/or the Coordinator provided there is space available. Guests are subject to the same regulations as students.
of Residence Life. Residential life policies are subject to change by the College. The host resident is responsible for the actions of their guest. Guests will be charged a fee
The College completes an annual Fire Disclosure report. This report is available