GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL STUDENT LIVING AT SOUTH
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G UI DE TO
R ESI DENTI A L
ST UD E NT L I V I NG
AT S O UTH
2022˛2023
2022-2023 GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL STUDENT LIVING AT SOUTH 1
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
GE NE RAL INFORMAT ION .................... . . . . . . . . . . 3
C OMMUNIT Y STANDARDS .................. . . . . . . . . . . 9
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Internet
The University provides student access to computer
Ca m p u s Ma i l Box resources through the email systems, University
system web servers, and departmental labs located
Residents will have a campus mail box located at
throughout campus. Students using these resources
the USA Mail Hub on the ground foor of the Student
must adhere to all policies of the University, as well
Center. Payment for this box is included in the housing
as the Alabama Research and Education network
fees. All students who live on campus are required
and state and federal laws regarding the use of
to have an active campus mail box to receive mail.
computers and computer networks. Students found in
Residents will receive a box number via the housing
violation are subject to University disciplinary action
portal along with their housing assignment. Mail is not
and/or criminal charges. University internet service
delivered to the residence hall rooms. Additionally,
privileges can be denied to anyone using University
all packages must be signed for and picked up at the
equipment or services for illegal or unethical
USA Mail Hub. USA Mail Hub window service hours
purposes. Any such behavior will be reported to
are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, except on
appropriate University oŠcials or law enforcement
holidays. The window is closed on Saturdays and
agencies. Please see the CSC Information Technology
Sundays.
Policies and Code of Student Conduct in The
Lowdown. For more information about USA Housing’s
Info r m a tio n a n d Me e t i n g s internet services and/or University recommended
routers, visit our Internet Services page. For more
Residents are responsible for any information
details about internet usage and connections, contact
covered in or announced at community, building, and
the Computer Services Center at (251) 460-6161.
foor meetings as well as all information posted in
residents’ buildings or emailed to residents. Residents
should monitor their JagMail for meeting notices, as
some informational meetings are planned in advance
and necessary to relay vital USA Housing information.
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Laundry Facilities
Washers and dryers are located in the Beta/Gamma
Commons, the Delta Commons, at the end of Deltas
3, 4, and 6, and on the frst foors of Stokes Hall,
Azalea Hall, Camellia Hall, and Epsilon 1-2. These
facilities are for current residents only. All Fraternity
& Sorority houses have a laundry room within the
building that should only be used by residents
assigned to that building. Remote monitoring of units
in each community laundry room is available through
the LaundryView app/monitoring system.
Maintenance & Facilitie s
The University has a professional sta¢ of custodians,
mechanics, painters, plumbers, carpenters, and
electricians that work to preserve the integrity of
the residential environment. USA Housing Facilities
sta¢ are available twenty-four (24) hours a day and
seven (7) days per week. To report routine (non-
emergency) facility / maintenance concerns, contact
the Housing Facilities OŠce at fxit@southalabama.
edu or (251) 460-7655, Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 5
PM (CST).
For After-Hours Emergencies: Contact your
Community O—ce to speak with the RA On-Duty. The
RA On-Duty will be able to access the on-call USA
Housing Facilities sta¢ member for you. The following
are considered emergencies:
• Doors that do not lock, unlock or secure properly
• Lost key or a key stuck inside the lock
• Loss of heat, air conditioning, or water
• Flooding
• Clogged toilet and no public restroom available
• Broken window
• Equipment fre
• Electrical outlets sparking
Meal P lans
All students living in University housing are required
to purchase a meal plan. During the fall and spring
semesters, freshmen (residents with 29 credit hours
or less) may select any of the Jag Pass residential
meal plans. Sophomores (residents with credit hours
between 30-59) may select any of the Jag Pass
residential meal plans OR the ten (10) meals per week
with $500 Bonus Bucks plan. Juniors, seniors, and
graduates (residents with 60 credit hours or more)
may select from any of the residential meal plans.
Credit hours must be accepted and approved by the
OŠce of the Registrar. All summer semester residents
are required to purchase an o¢ered summer meal
plan.
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Students can change their meal plan through the tamper with the cable television jacks or wiring; and
second week of classes starting for both Fall 2022 and do not tamper with electrical fxtures or plumbing
Spring 2023 terms by following the steps below: fxtures. Please refer to the ‘Fix-It’ section on the
Housing website for reporting procedures.
• BEFORE MOVE IN: Change your meal plan by
returning to the ‘Meal Plan Selection’ step of your
housing contract. B eh avio r and Co nduct
• AFTER MOVE IN: Change your meal plan by Student behavior is expected to be lawful and
emailing your name, Jag Number, and requested in accordance with all University rules, policies
meal plan to housing@southalabama.edu and procedures, including those found within the
Housing Community Standards, The Lowdown,
For further information concerning meal plans, please
and the Housing Contract Terms & Conditions.
contact USA Housing at (251) 341-4663 or visit our
Housing regulations and standards are applicable to
Rates page (click to expand ‘Meal Plan Rates’).
University housing students and their guests. Residents
are responsible for and will be held accountable
Moto r ized Ve hi c l e s , Pa rk i ng, for the behavior of their guests and visitors at all
and Tra ffi c times. All residents are responsible for informing USA
Housing sta¢ of any Community Standard violation(s)
If you bring a motor vehicle to campus, you must occurring in their rooms or in their presence.
obtain a proper University parking permit during
the registration process from Parking Services. Participating in any violation of Housing and/
You are responsible for violations involving motor or University policy, including inciting, assisting,
vehicles which are registered in your name and/or or encouraging the violation of Housing and/or
that display parking permits issued to you. Tra—c/ University policy is prohibited. Prohibited conduct
Parking Rules and Regulations are available when also includes failure to comply with an administrative
you purchase your permit. request or sanction and failure to evacuate a hall
when an alarm sounds. Please also refer to the Code
Pe s t C o ntrol of Student Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’ in The
Lowdown.
Pest control services are performed upon request.
Residents who notice the presence of pests should
submit a Fix-It Request through MyUSAHousing or Entry by University Staff
call the Housing Facilities OŠce at (251) 460-7655 USA Housing reserves the right to enter a resident’s
to request service. Where feasible, service will be room with or without the resident’s consent and/
rendered by the end of the following business day. or presence in order to provide services, to make
Students must allow facilities and service personnel necessary repairs, inspect rooms for health and safety
to enter their room for treatment purposes unless purposes, inspect for damages, and if necessary,
prior medical exceptions have been requested and to check for compliance with University rules,
approved. regulations, and policies. University sta¢ will conduct
any necessary room entries with as little disturbance
Ut il ities as possible. Where feasible, service will be rendered
by the end of the following business day.
All utilities in the residence halls are maintained by
University personnel. Keep in mind that, like in a
home, there may be an occasional interruption in No ise
electrical power, air conditioning, heat, hot water, All persons who are present in University housing
internet and/or cable TV due to mechanical failure, should conduct themselves in such a manner as to
necessary repairs, and/or forces of nature. Facilities allow others the quiet enjoyment of the residence
crews will work as quickly as possible to restore halls. Standard Daily Quiet Hours: Students are
utilities. Should an interruption take place in your expected to uphold and support daily Quiet Hours
room or apartment, please notify your Community between the hours of 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM (7 days
Desk/O—ce or RA immediately. In order to keep a week). During this period, students and visitors
utilities working at an optimum level, please do are expected to keep noise levels at a minimum and
the following: keep all heating and cooling vents respect the rights of others.
uncovered; in rooms with individual heating and
cooling units, do not block the vent (above, front, and
below) with bedding, furniture or other items; do not
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Los s O f/Da ma g e To via JagMail prior to the end of spring semester (also
available on the Academic Calendar). Students who
Pe r s o nal Prop e rt y vacate their rooms without checking out properly
Residents should report any problems or concerns may have their belongings discarded from the
to their Community Desk/O—ce. The University room and be subject to additional charges (see VI.1.
is not responsible for personal property damage Abandonment and IV.6. Check Out Procedures).
or loss. Residents are encouraged to check their
family’s renter’s insurance policy or purchase renter’s Unfo reseen Ch ange of
insurance individually. Please also refer to the Code
of Student Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’ in The Circu m stances/E xem ptio n s
Lowdown. Door opening/closing mechanisms and USA Housing sta¢ members are available to help
locks are not to be tampered with in any way. All students with any problems or diŠculties they
residents are required to keep their doors locked at may have during their stay in University housing.
all times. Occasionally, serious unforeseen events or problems
can a¢ect a student’s ability to live on campus.
Pr io r it y Ro o m S e l e c t i on fo r Documentation of an unforeseen event that has
changed your circumstances signifcantly enough to
Up co m ing Ye a r prevent you from residing on campus should be taken
USA Housing encourages all current residents to to the USA Housing OŠce (Delta Commons Room
participate in the Priority Room Selection process 100) to discuss your situation and options. Students
as published on the Assignment page for Current are encouraged to refrain from entering into other
Residents. This process a¢ords current residents the living arrangements/agreements until informed of a
opportunity to reserve a space in University housing decision on the housing contract cancellation request.
for the upcoming academic year prior to new / Moving out or signing another housing agreement
incoming student assignments being made. USA will not release a resident from their contractual
Housing will communicate details about Priority Room obligation to the University.
Selection via JagMail and will update information on
the USA Housing website accordingly.
Fal l C l o s in g
The residence halls close for fall semester Friday,
December 9, 2022, at 12:00 PM (noon)
and remain closed until they re-open for Spring
2023 semester on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 9:00
AM. Current residents enrolled for Spring 2023
classes may register for Winter Break Housing.
Winter Break Housing requests must be submitted
by Friday, December 2, 2022. Please log on to your
MyUSAHousing portal to learn more or register for
Winter Break Housing. Residents will be notifed of fall
closing deadlines via JagMail prior to the end of fall
semester (also available on the Academic Calendar).
Spr ing Cl o s i n g
The residence halls close for spring semester
beginning Friday, May 5, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon)
and remain closed until they re-open for eligible
students who are enrolled for the May 2023 semester
on Monday, May 8, 2022. ALL residents who are not
approved for Late Stay or Break Housing should
check out of their spring housing assignments within
the twelve (12) hours following their last exam.
Residents will be notifed of spring closing deadlines
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G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
Mis s ing St u d e n t Pol i cy
If a member of the University community has reason
to believe that a student is missing, he or she should
immediately call the University Police Department
at (251) 460-6312. The University Police Department
will initiate an investigation, collect all pertinent
information regarding the missing person, and
maintain all necessary data for the University. If
the student reported missing is also an on-campus
resident in USA Housing or the Central House on
Stadium (previously The Grove), personnel from those
areas may assist by:
• Conducting a health and safety check of the
student’s room/apartment.
• Attempting to contact the student via cell phone,
email, or other means available.
• Seeking out and identifying other person(s)
who may be familiar with the missing student’s
whereabouts.
In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity
Act of 2008 for “on-campus residential students’’
(for the purpose of this policy, this includes the
Central House on Stadium complex), the University
has implemented the following “Missing Student”
notifcation policies and procedures:
The University requests that students who reside
in on-campus housing identify, confdentially, an
individual they desire to be contacted if said student
is determined to be missing. This confdential
contact information is kept separate from any other
emergency contact information and is accessible only
by authorized campus oŠcials and law enforcement
during a missing person’s investigation. You can
register your contact information by going online to
your student account on the PAWS system at: http://
www.southalabama.edu/paws/
After investigating a missing person’s report, should
the University Police Department determine that
a resident student appears to be missing, within
24 hours of that determination, USAPD will notify
the student’s designated “missing student” contact
and the Mobile Police Department of the ongoing
investigation. If the missing student is under the age
of 19 and is not an emancipated individual, USAPD
will also notify the student’s parent or legal guardian
immediately after determining that the student has
been missing for 24 hours. If circumstances dictate,
USAPD may also enter a Missing Person’s report into
NCIC.
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Sh el ter ing P l a ce s fo r t h e How to Prep are fo r a Pote n t i a l
Res id ence Ha l l s Power Ou tage
In the event that Tornado/Severe Weather Sirens are Please remember that during severe weather, there is
sounded and the University’s residents should need a possibility for electrical outages and other impacts
to shelter, please seek out the following sheltering to campus. During an electrical outage, all lighting,
places: power outlets, air conditioning, heating, and the
internet could be a¢ected (including laundry rooms).
• Beta/Gamma: Take shelter within bathrooms,
• Computers and other electronic equipment are
as there are no windows in this area and it is an
sensitive to electrical outages. We recommend
interior room.
unplugging this equipment before the potential
• Delta 3-6: Take shelter within bathrooms, as there outage.
are no windows in this area and it is an interior
• For rooms with stoves/ovens: Remember to check
room.
that all cooking appliances are turned o¢ before
• Epsilon 1 & 2: Take shelter in the 1st foor hallways the potential outage and ensure that no items are
and away from the exterior doors and the doors left inside or on top of the unit.
leading to the entrance of the hallways.
• Fraternity & Sorority Housing (except Sigma Dow nlo ad th e L iveSafe A pp
Chi): Take shelter in both the Left and Right room
All residents are encouraged to download the
corridors on the 1st foor. The corridor behind the
University’s LiveSafe app which will provide severe
stairwell may be utilized as well.
weather notifcations to their mobile device.
• Sigma Chi will use the interior side of the
Men’s Study room for shelter.
• Stokes Hall:
• 1st foor residents should seek shelter in the
interior bathrooms.
• 2nd-4th foor residents should seek shelter
on the 1st foor hallways (1200 wing and
1300 wing) avoiding exposed areas where
windows are visible
• Azalea Hall:
• 1st foor residents should seek shelter in the
interior bathrooms.
• 2nd-4th foor residents should seek shelter
on the 1st foor hallways (1200 wing and
1300 wing) avoiding exposed areas where
windows are visible
• Camellia Hall: All residents should seek shelter
in the 1st foor storm shelter. Residents should
use the stairwell to reach the 1st foor instead of
the elevator, careful to avoid exposed areas and
windows.
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Housing sta¢. Bikes that are subject to immediate
USA Housing wants all residential students to have an removal may be held up to ten (10) days. A bicycle
enjoyable yet safe experience in the residence halls. may only be stored in a resident’s room if it does not
The Community Standards below are designed to block the exits and it is acceptable to the resident’s
help students get the most out of living on campus roommate(s). Bicycles remaining on the bike racks
while providing a set of guiding principles and more than ten (10) days after the end of spring
policies that every on-campus student should live by. semester may be considered abandoned and are
Housing sta¢ will review the Community Standards subject to removal and disposal, unless registered
and Policies further at the mandatory frst foor to a summer resident. If a student believes their bike
meeting. We also encourage students meet their has been removed by University oŠcials, they should
Resident Assistant (“RA”). RAs have been selected and contact (251) 460-7655 immediately.
hired as a peer leader to support students. Students
should plan to meet their RA on their very frst day. If Bicycles, skate boards, rollerblades, and similar
you have any questions please feel free to email us at wheeled devices are not permitted to be ridden
housing@southalabama.edu. inside the residence halls.
Go Jags! I I . E M AI L
All admitted students receive an oŠcial University
I. Univer s i t y a n d Hou s i n g email address – JagMail – which is the oŠcial
Sta nda rd s communication plan and the primary channel for
receiving oŠcial University and Housing information
I . BICYCLES A ND OTHER NON• by students. Students are responsible for activating
and routinely monitoring their JagMail accounts. The
MOTO RIZ ED V EHI C LES University and the Department of Housing will use
All bicycles must be registered with the USA Police JagMail to send oŠcial communication to students,
Department, (251) 460-6312. Bicycle registration may such as assignment details, important dates and
be completed online without charge by clicking here. reminders, and information regarding a room
Students will be contacted once the permit is ready (i.e., facilities), as well as all urgent notices. For more
for pick-up. All bikes should be locked to a bike rack information about their University email account,
outside. All bicycles that are not properly registered please contact the Computer Services Center
with USAPD and/or bicycles that are locked to by phone at (251) 460-6161 or email helpdesk@
anything other than the provided bike racks are southalabama.edu.
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I I I. GARBAGE V I . R E FR I G E R ATO R S /M I C R OWAV ES
Residents are expected to dispose of all garbage Students are responsible for cleaning their room/
and trash (including vehicle trash) in the dumpsters apartment, refrigerator/freezer and microwave (if
located in the parking lots. Residents found applicable). Please do not use a sharp object when
responsible for disposing of garbage in inappropriate cleaning or defrosting appliances. Students will be
locations may be assessed a fee to remove the fnancially responsible for the replacement costs
garbage. The student may be charged $50.00 for a of damaged or missing refrigerators/freezers and
frst o¢ense and $100.00 for each o¢ense thereafter. microwaves.
Please be advised that USA Housing sta¢ does not
dispose of students’ personal trash. V I I . S EC U R I T Y
Tampering with or modifying any equipment used
I V. LAUN DRY
for security purposes (i.e. security cameras, doors,
Any student who misuses, damages, or vandalizes card access hardware) is strictly prohibited. Please
any laundry facility will be subject to the Student note that students are expected to keep their
Conduct Process. Additionally, use or access (or doors and windows locked at all times. If you see
granting access) to the laundry facilities by individuals anyone tampering with security equipment, please
who are not assigned to University housing during the contact the RA, Community Desk/O—ce, or USAPD
time of use may result in restitution, removal from the immediately. Any University resident who violates this
community, and/or criminal charges. Students are policy will be subject to the Student Conduct Process.
encouraged to use the LaundryView app/monitoring Sanctions may include cost to repair damages, fnes,
system. Remember, USA Housing is not response for and in extreme cases, removal from the residential
lost, stolen or damaged laundry items. Any laundry communities.
items left unattended overnight may be relocated to
a lost and found bin in the laundry room. Items from V I I I . U T I L I T I ES
this bin will be removed once a week by USA Housing
Furthermore, individuals and/or organizations are
sta¢ members and discarded. Please also refer to
prohibited from using exterior utility connections for
our Laundry Services page for more information.
personal and/or organizational service use (i.e. car
washes, etc.) at all University housing facilities.
V. M OTO RIZ ED V EHI C LES, PA RKI NG,
AN D T RAF F IC
No parking/driving is allowed on the grounds/grass
around the residence hall buildings. Parking is only
allowed in the parking lots. Please do not pull up on
the grass to unload or load items. Individuals parking
on the grounds or sidewalks in the residence hall
areas are subject to being towed and/or parking
fnes. Additionally, driving/parking on the grass in the
residential areas may damage your vehicle or the
University sprinkler system. You are responsible for
costs of repair of any damage to University property
caused by you or your vehicle. Excessive noise, loud
music, loitering, or cruising through parking lots
is prohibited. No parking is allowed on any red or
yellow painted curbs or pavement. Students must
comply with all campus traŠc regulations. Visitors
must obtain a visitors parking permit from Parking
Services. Motorcycles and other gasoline powered
vehicles are not allowed within ten (10) yards of the
buildings. Motorcycles must be parked in the paved
parking lots adjacent to the buildings. Motorcycles
may not be parked in walkways, chase ways or
stairways; violators will be ticketed.
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II. Res p ect fo r Pe rs on s A resident is permitted to have a guest of the
same gender stay overnight in their room for a
Co m m u nit y Sta n d a rd s maximum of forty-eight (48) hours if that guest is
registered with and approved by the Community
I . BEHAVIO R A ND C OND UC T Director or Area Coordinator in advance. Only
Residential students are expected to uphold all one overnight guest is permitted per resident
University and Housing policies. Additionally, students per night, and excessive numbers of requests
are required to escort their guests at all times while by the same resident may be denied. A resident
in the residential communities. Students who fail to must have written consent from their roommate
uphold the University and Housing standards may be prior to permitting an overnight guest and prior
subject to the Student Conduct Process and any other to use of the roommate’s bed for a guest. Click
sanctions deemed appropriate by the hearing oŠcer. here to download the Overnight Guest Request
Residents will be responsible for their guests’ actions Form. Children under the age of seventeen (17)
and may be subject to the Student Conduct Process are not allowed to remain in University housing
and any appropriate sanctions as a result of their overnight. Students with unregistered guests
guests’ actions. Guest privileges can be suspended at may be subject to the Student Conduct Process
any time. and assessed a per-night charge for the guest.
All guests/visitors are required to have oŠcial
I I . CO M M UN I C ATI ON photo identifcation (i.e., driver’s licenses, state
ID, University ID) with them at all times and
In an e¢ort to provide our students a safe, secure and present it to USA Housing sta¢ or other University
comfortable environment to achieve success, USA oŠcials upon request. While in University
Housing encourages all residents to maintain a sense housing, guests must comply with all University
of respect and civility toward each other and the sta¢ and Housing policies and community standards,
in all forms of communication. Students are expected as well as all applicable federal and state laws.
to maintain respect and civility toward all members Residents are responsible for the conduct of their
of the residential community. Students who fail to guests and may be subject to fnancial and other
uphold this standard of respect for others may be sanctions through the Student Conduct Process
subject to the Student Conduct Process. and/or University judiciary system, as well as
the legal system, if the community standard
I I I. VIS ITO RS & GUESTS for guests is violated. Guests may not be left
While in USA Housing, all visitors must be escorted unattended in a room without prior written
at all times by the resident they are visiting. The permission from the Community Director or Area
escorting resident must reside in the building being Coordinator. Guests who violate visitation hours
visited. Residents and guests must be able to provide or other applicable policies may be subject to
oŠcial photo identifcation if asked by a Housing or trespass warrants or other action taken by the
other University oŠcial. USA Police Department. Guests may also lose
the privilege of visiting University housing. USA
A guest is defned as any person who is not assigned Housing reserves the right to limit or revoke
to your room. Residents are expected to talk with visitation within each residential community.
their roommate(s) in advance and agree on guests,
overnight stays, and other visitation issues (see our I V. G U EST PAR K I NG
Roommates page). USA Housing sta¢ is available
to assist residents with these conversations and to All University residential parking lots are closed to
support residents in maintaining their safety and non-resident vehicles. Non-resident vehicles found
comfort. Guests, including residents from other in the University residential parking lots after hours
University residence halls or communities, are are subject to towing unless the guest’s vehicle has
permitted during the approved University visitation a verifed University Guest Parking Pass. Visitors (i.e.,
hours (see below). A maximum of three (3) guests individuals not afliated with the University) must
are allowed per resident per visit at any time during obtain an oŠcial visitor parking pass from Parking
visitation hours. Services. The pass must be displayed from the rear-
view mirror with the front of the pass facing outward.
• Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 AM The pass number must be clearly visible (contact
(midnight) Parking Services for further detail).
• Friday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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V. HARAS S MENT uphold quiet hours or support courtesy
hours may be subject to the Student
Actions of harassment, as defned by the Code
Conduct Process.
of Student Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’ in The
Lowdown are strictly prohibited in University housing
V I I . S O L I C I TAT I O N
and throughout the University. Behavior that attempts
to force a roommate to select a di¢erent room, move Solicitation is prohibited in the residential areas. This
out of a current room, and/or behavior toward a includes, but is not limited to, door-to-door marketing
current roommate / newly assigned occupant which or recruiting for business purposes, organizations,
violates the University’s discrimination/harassment or events. In addition, vendors/students are not
policy is strictly prohibited and will be suŠcient allowed to go to students’ doors to o¢er their product
grounds for reassigning the existing occupants. or service. Campus-wide student elections are the
The o¢ending resident will be required to move only exception and require written permission from
upon request or to pay additional charges for an the Vice President of Student A¢airs. Call your RA
unoccupied space. Failure to accept a roommate, or your Community Desk/O—ce (or their designee)
create a positive roommate relationship, or meet immediately to report solicitors. Anyone who is found
any of the above criteria may subject the resident to soliciting on campus may be reported to USA Police
disciplinary action. Those who violate the community as well as the General Counsel’s OŠce.
standard for harassment in the residential community
may be immediately administratively relocated or
removed from the residential community pending
III. A lco h o lic B everages
referral to the O—ce of Student Conduct. and Co ntro lled/Pro h ibited
Su bstances
VI. N O IS E
All persons who are present in University housing I . ALC O H O L I C B E V E R AG ES
should conduct themselves in such a manner as to Alcoholic beverages and controlled/prohibited
allow others the quiet enjoyment of the residence substances (other than prescription medications
halls. for which a student has a valid prescription) are
• Standard Daily Quiet Hours: Students strictly prohibited in University housing. For more
are expected to uphold and support information, please refer to ‘III.2. Drug Use’ below and
daily Quiet Hours between the hours of the Code of Student Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’
8:00 PM and 8:00 AM (7 days a week). in The Lowdown (also see the following standard
During this period, students and visitors concerning additional alcohol related issues: II.1.
are expected to keep noise levels at a ‘Behavior and Conduct’). Alcohol containers or
minimum and respect the rights of others. paraphernalia may not be used as decorative items.
Residents are responsible for policy violations which
• Final Exam Quiet Hours: Each residential take place in their room and/or apartment, including
community endorses and aŠrms 24-hour those of their guest(s). Any University housing student
Quiet Hours beginning on the last day of found responsible for violating the University policies
classes through the last day of fnals. for alcohol or controlled/prohibited substances
• Courtesy Hours: Courtesy Hours require will be subject to disciplinary action and may be
that all sound be kept to a reasonable removed from University housing for the frst o¢ense,
level in an e¢ort to avoid disturbance of whether violations occur in Housing or elsewhere.
other residential community members Note: Students removed from University housing
and ensure a pleasant living environment due to disciplinary infractions are not entitled to a
for all residents, free from unnecessary credit, refund of fees and/ or charges already paid or
distractions or disturbance. For this payable; no cancellation fee will be charged.
purpose, 24-hour Courtesy Hours will
be enforced daily throughout the entire II. DRUG USE
academic term. Please note that you may The possession and use of illicit drugs on the campus
be asked to use a headset or to remove of the University of South Alabama, including Central
stereos, TVs or musical instruments from House on Stadium (formerly The Grove), is illegal
the room if the use of such equipment is under both state and federal law. Any student who
causing a disturbance to other members violates the University illegal substance and drug
of the community. Students who fail to policy is subject to the Student Conduct Process.
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IV. Res p ec t fo r He a l t h, S a fety, In the event of a fre alarm or drill, all persons in
the building must evacuate immediately to the
and Wel fa re designated location. Failure to comply with Housing
or University oŠcials will result in disciplinary action.
I . CLEAN LIN ESS Space heaters, halogen lamps, extension cords,
Each student is responsible for the cleanliness of and live-cut trees are not permitted in students’
their own room or apartment. Rooms must be left rooms, suites, apartments or common area spaces.
reasonably clean upon check-out; failure to do so Laptop/Notebook computers should not be left
will result in assessment of a cleaning fee (see IV.5. unattended when charging the batteries; unplug
‘Health & Safety Inspections’ for more details). when charging is complete. Candles, candle/wax/oil
warmers, incense, charcoal, or any other fammable
I I . CO N F IS CATI ON OF PROPERTY materials are also not permitted in University
housing. Unlit candles used as room decorations are
If USA Housing sta¢ or other University oŠcials view not permitted and must be removed immediately.
an item in a resident’s room that violates USA Housing Burning substances, in any form, create both a fre
community standards or other University policies or and health hazard for you and the other residents.
applicable laws, an incident report will be submitted All students must adhere to the state fre code as
to authorities. Depending on the nature of the well as all Housing and University fre policies. It is
violation, the item may be confscated, the student vital to keep doors, windows, walkways, and chase
may be obligated to remove the item immediately, ways clear of items that may block an escape
the student may be subject to the Student Conduct route in an emergency; failure to do so may result
Process. These items include, but are not limited to, in disciplinary action. No material may be placed
alcohol and/or empty alcoholic beverage containers; directly on windows or between the window and the
unauthorized pets; candles; unauthorized appliances; blinds/curtains. Example: aluminum foil, newspaper,
weapons, toy weapons, or replicas of weapons; or signs. Decorative lights may not be visible from
and/or illegal substances or paraphernalia. Any outside the residence halls unless they are part of an
unauthorized pets may be turned over to the local oŠcial University display or approved by the Director
humane society or animal control. Weapons or illegal of Housing.
substances or paraphernalia will be turned over to
USAPD. I V. H OV E R B OAR D S /E L EC T R I C
I I I. F IRE AN D SA FETY EQ UI PMENT S C O OT E R S
The misuse or vandalism of any fre safety equipment Hoverboards/electric scooters and other similar
or devices is a violation of state and local law. Use of devices are not allowed in USA Housing facilities.
fre alarms and/or fre extinguishers at unauthorized Charging of hoverboards/scooters and similar
times is prohibited. In addition, smoke detectors devices and also the hoverboards/storage of scooters
are located in every room for student protection. within any USA Housing facility is also prohibited.
Occasionally, the smoke detectors are activated
by interior or exterior room conditions. Although V. H E ALT H & S AFE T Y I NS PEC T I O N S
the alarms are sometimes an inconvenience, the USA Housing sta¢ will conduct Health & Safety
value of the system to human life is immeasurable. Inspections approximately three (3) times a semester
Do not attempt to tamper, disconnect, or vandalize to ensure that minimum health, safety, and facilities
the smoke detectors or sprinklers; students found standards are being maintained. If standards are
responsible for such tampering will be subject to the not met, the student is required to address the
Student Conduct Process. Please report any problems concern(s) and complete corrective action within
or concerns regarding fre safety equipment to twenty-four (24) hours of notifcation of the violation
the Community Desk/O—ce as needed. The cost or the student may be required to meet with a USA
of damages and repairs due to misuse and/or Housing sta¢ member. A follow-up inspection will
vandalism of fre safety equipment (i.e., smoke take place to ensure the issue has been resolved. If
detectors, fre extinguishers, etc.) will be charged to the issue(s) still exists, the student will be subject to
the responsible student. Also, the cost of damages the Student Conduct Process. Reasonable standards
and repairs due to careless acts and/or community of cleanliness are encouraged while inspecting each
standard violations will be charged to the responsible of the categories below; however, USA Housing sta¢
student. Please also refer to the Code of Student is primarily focusing attention on facilities, health,
Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’ in The Lowdown. or safety related concerns (i.e., light bulbs that need
replacing, etc.). While searching for community
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standard violations is NOT the goal of an inspection, of (e.g., leased and/or rented by) the University
violations will be addressed as they are found. Areas of South Alabama is prohibited. Note: Personally
of inspection will include, but not be limited to, the owned vehicles are excluded. This policy is applicable
following: for all students, faculty, sta¢, temporary/contract
employees, contractors, patients, and visitors.
• Exterior Area / Doors
Tobacco products include any products containing
• Floors
tobacco leaf, including, but not limited to, cigarettes,
• Windows / Blinds
cigars, pipe tobacco, snu¢, chewing tobacco, dipping
• Air Conditioner / Heater
tobacco, etc. Nicotine products include any products
• Bathroom Sink / Counter
containing nicotine for human consumption used
• Kitchen Sink / Counter
in any type of electronic smoking device, including,
• Toilet / Tub
but not limited to, e-cigarettes and vaping. Also
• Walls/Ceilings
prohibited are hookah products used to produce
• Closet
smoke and/or vapor from the burning of tobacco,
• Smoke Detector
shisha and other plant matter.
• Fire Extinguisher/Sprinkler Heads
• Lights
Smoking includes inhaling, exhaling, burning, or
• Dehumidifer
carrying any lighted or heated tobacco, marijuana
• Overall Condition
or other plant product, whether natural or synthetic,
intended for inhalation. Cessation products
VI. PET S
specifcally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
The only pets permitted in University housing are Administration for use in treating nicotine or tobacco
harmless varieties of fsh, other than as indicated dependence are excluded. Students who violate this
herein, in a tank no larger than 20 gallons. No community standard may be subject to the Student
other pets are allowed on either a permanent or Conduct Process. More information about the policy
visitation basis (i.e., no cats, dogs, hamsters, lizards, and cessation programs can be found at this website:
etc.). If a pet is found in University housing, it must southalabama.edu/tobaccofree.
be removed immediately; otherwise, it may be
removed by the local animal control authorities at I X . WE APO NS
the expense of the student. Students who need the
All weapons are prohibited in University housing
assistance of service or emotional support animals
buildings and parking lots and on University property.
must register with Student Disability Services prior to
This includes, but is not limited to, bullets, ball bearing
the animal arriving on campus. Students with service
bullets, bullet balls, pellets, frearms, guns, knives (see
animals or assistance (emotional support) animals
below IV.10. “Knives”), paintball guns, air guns, stun
will be required to follow the Center of Education
guns, tasers, hunting bows, archery bows, swords,
Accessibility & Disability (CEADR). Students will be
martial arts weapons, and replicas of such weapons,
held responsible for any damage caused by such
including toy and water guns. Fireworks and
animals.
pyrotechnic devices and materials are also prohibited
on University property. Students who violate this
VII. POT EN T IA L THREAT TO SELF OR
community standard may be subject to the Student
OT HERS Conduct Process. In the event that a student violates
Establishing a safe campus environment is this community standard, USAPD will be contacted
paramount for USA Housing; therefore, if an and may confscate the o¢ending item. The student
individual engages in threatening behavior, the may also be removed from the community and/or
University reserves the right to remove that individual subject to criminal charges. Please also refer to the
from Housing on a temporary or permanent basis Code of Student Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’ in The
as deemed necessary and to take other actions as Lowdown.
USA Housing or University oŠcials deem appropriate
for the safety of the resident and the residential X . K NI V ES
community. Kitchen knives are allowed in University housing
rooms with kitchens only. Non-kitchen knives with a
VIII. S M O KING/TOB AC C O USE length of more than three (3) inches are prohibited.
The use of all forms of tobacco products and nicotine No decorative knives are allowed in the residential
products and smoking on all property owned (e.g., community. Also, note the following prohibited items:
structures, land and vehicles) and/or in the possession any blade that does not fold, automatic folding
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knives, box cutters, throwing stars, and butterfy electric fryers, electric grills, and all other
knives. appliances allowed for non-kitchen room types).
Do not leave items unattended on the stove or in
X I. W IN DOWS/RA I LI NGS/B A LC ONI ES / the oven at any time. This includes rooms in the
RO O F S / HALLWAYS/D OORWAYS following residence halls:
All residents are required to keep their windows • Beta 1-5
closed and locked. Residents of the Beta/Gamma • Gamma 5-9
Community are required to keep their windows • Delta 6
closed at all times due to central heating and cooling; • Fraternity & Sorority chapter houses in the
if one window is open, the internal thermostat will kitchen facilities only
misread the temperature and o¢set the temperature Residents with non-permitted appliances may
of the entire building. Sitting, standing on, climbing, be subject to the Student Conduct Process. The
or hanging from a window, ledge, railing, or roof is resident will be instructed to remove the item(s)
prohibited. Clothes, bikes, or personal items should immediately. Gas grills are prohibited, as is the
not be hung from balconies, railings, roofs, and/or use or possession of lighter fuid. Grills may not
windows. Furniture is not permitted on balconies, be stored in the rooms, chase ways, stairways,
stairways, or second foor walkways. Throwing, walkways, or any other interior space within
dropping, or pouring of anything from windows, University housing.
balconies, ledges, and/or railings is prohibited.
Students are responsible for damages and/or
cleaning charges that result from such actions. V I. Resp ect fo r USA Ho u sing
For interior-style residence halls, foormats are not I . AB AND O NM E NT
permitted in the hallway/doorway and are subject to Personal belongings which are left behind when a
confscation due to being a tripping hazard. Exterior student vacates their University housing assignment
door decorations must be approved by USA Housing are considered abandoned property and may be
sta¢. Unauthorized decorations may be removed by removed from University housing rooms/areas and
USA Housing sta¢. A resident may place a message discarded if arrangements are not made to pick them
board on the exterior of their room door as long as up within twenty-four (24) hours after the student
the message board does not cause damage to the vacates the USA Housing assignment. Items left at the
door. Posted materials, displays, or advertisements Spring closing are discarded immediately.
that are in confict with University guide-lines are
prohibited. Inappropriate displays or materials will be I I . AD M I NI ST R AT I V E R E M OVAL
subject to immediate removal.
A resident may be administratively removed for
reasons including, but not limited to, non-payment,
V. Co o king non-enrollment, inappropriate behavior, violating the
University Substance Abuse Policy, or behavior that
I . RO O MS WI TH KI TC HEN/KI TC HENE T T E threatens the health or welfare of members of the
Students assigned to a room type without a kitchen University community.
may use the following appliances so long as the
appliance has an automatic shut-o¢ feature: Non-Payment
microwaves, pop-up toasters, rice steamers, crock- Residents are strongly encouraged to participate
pots, electric kettles (without an open element), in the University Payment Plan. Residents with a
air-fryers, ‘Instapots’, and co¢ee pots. This includes Housing balance are subject to administrative
rooms in the following residence halls: removal:
• Not Enrolled in University Payment Plan:
• Azalea Hall If the resident has a meal plan and/
• Camellia Hall or housing balance, the resident will be
• Epsilon 1-2 notifed of meal plan suspension within
• Deltas 3-5 seven (7) calendar days and room
• Stokes Hall removal of seven (7) calendar days to the
• Gammas 0-4 resident’s JagMail.
Students assigned to a room type that does • Enrolled in University Payment Plan:
include a kitchen will have “conventional If the resident has a meal plan and/or
cooking” privileges (including toaster ovens,
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housing balance, the resident will be Removal from USA Housing nor suspension of a meal
notifed of meal plan suspension within plan due to non-payment releases the student from
seven (7) calendar days and room the obligation to pay for accrued charges. If a student
removal of fourteen (14) calendar days. has questions about housing and meal plan charges,
the student should contact the USA Housing OŠce.
Non-Enrollment
Residents must be enrolled at the University of South I V. NO N•E NR O L L E D/WI T HD R AWAL F R OM
Alabama (including online courses) to be eligible to T HE U NI V E R S I T Y
live on-campus with University housing per the ‘Non-
Enrolled / Withdrawal from the University’ Community In order to be eligible for University housing, a student
Standard (see Community Standards, VI. 4.). must be enrolled at the University of South Alabama.
At the point a student is no longer enrolled (including
The resident has forty-eight (48) hours from online courses), or if a student moves in and fails
oŠcial notifcation of Administrative Removal via to enroll by the last day to drop/add classes (see
the student’s JagMail to complete the check-out the Academic Calendar for dates), the student will
procedure and vacate the building. have a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours from the
time of notifcation of non-enrollment to enroll in
Conduct courses at the University (if it is prior to the last day to
The resident has forty-eight (48) hours from add classes) or check out of the residence hall. The
oŠcial notifcation of Administrative Removal via student should submit a cancellation request online
the student’s JagMail to complete the check-out as soon as the student becomes non-enrolled. Visit
procedure and vacate the building. USA Housing’s Cancellations & Withdrawals page for
step-by-step instructions and more information. The
Administrative Removal Information student will receive notice regarding the cancellation
If a student fails to properly check out and vacate request via JagMail. If the request is approved, the
the building within the specifed timeline, the locks of student will be charged a contract cancellation fee
the student’s room will be changed at the student’s based upon the term of the contract and the date
expense. The student’s belongings in the room will the request was submitted. Semester room and
be considered abandoned and will be removed and meal plan charges will be assessed based upon the
discarded unless arrangements are made to pick Housing Refund Policy, which is determined by the
them up within ten (10) business days of the lock date the request was submitted and the date the
change. The student may be charged associated student vacates the room (i.e., room key returned and
fees, which may include, but are not limited to, a contents removed).
cancellation fee (up to $150), lock-change fee ($75),
administrative removal fee to remove and/or store V. AS S I G NM E NT S
items (up to $250), and any additional cleaning or All University housing residents are required to review
damage charges. their ‘Housing Contract Terms & Conditions’ carefully.
Under these terms and conditions, the University will
Please Note: Failure to respond to ofcial notices consider the information and preferences selected by
by e-mail or informal notifcations by phone calls, the student when assigning living accommodations,
etc., will not alleviate the student’s responsibility but there is no guarantee of a specifc assignment.
for compliance. Also, Administrative Removal from The University will not alter or cancel the resident’s
USA Housing does not release the student from assignment except where deemed necessary by the
the obligation to pay fees and/or charges already University for reasons including, but not limited to,
assessed. disciplinary action, catastrophe, closing of facilities,
consolidation of vacancies, unavailability of space, or
I I I. N O N •PAYMENT OF HOUSI NG AND/ unresolved incompatibility of roommates. In addition
O R MEAL PLA N B A LA NC E to the University’s rights set forth elsewhere in this
Failure to pay the room and/or meal plan balance document or in other University policies, the University
in full by the University payment deadline may reserves the right to administratively move residents
subject the resident to Administrative Removal (see for the purpose of room, apartment, building, or area
the Academic Calendar for dates). Additionally, a consolidations.
resident who fails to pay the meal plan balance in
full as outlined by the University payment deadline *Room preference and/or ability to self-select a room
may have the meal plan suspended until full payment is based on date of contract completion and space
is made. Please note that neither Administrative availability. The contract must be complete in order to
receive/self-select a room assignment.
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Students who reside in University housing in the fall speak with a Community Director or Area Coordinator
semester are automatically assigned to the same if they have questions about check out.
room for the spring semester. Students’ personal
Improper Check-Out
belongings can remain in the room during the winter
Residents should contact their Resident Assistant (RA)
break. Students may request a room change online
or visit their Community Desk to schedule either an
during the designated reassignment period(s). Room
in-person check-out appointment OR an express
changes are not guaranteed and will be made
check-out appointment based on their preference.
according to space availability and in the order that
Appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in
such requests are submitted. The request must be
advance (minimum) of their preferred time to check-
submitted by the student online in MyUSAHousing
out. Appointments scheduled less than 24 hours prior
during the published period(s). Please also refer
to the student’s preferred check-out time or failure to
to our First-Year Students, Current Residents, or
keep scheduled appointment will be subject to a $75
Upperclassmen/Transfer/Graduate students pages
improper check-out fee.
for more assignment information.
I X . C O NS O L I DAT I O N
VI. BUS IN ES S SERV I C ES
Housing may choose to consolidate rooms to full
Residents are prohibited from starting, managing,
capacity when vacancies occur and may move
or operating any kind of business enterprise inside,
residents to another University housing room when
around, or near USA Housing facilities which involves
such consolidations become necessary. Under limited
the coming and going of customers, clients or any
conditions and with written approval from the USA
other persons into and out of USA Housing facilities.
Housing OŠce, residents who have not contracted
This includes, but is not limited to babysitting, hair-
for a private room, that do not have a roommate,
styling, and tattooing services.
and have been selected to consolidate may have the
opportunity to request a roommate or room change,
VII. CAN CELLATI ONS & WI THD RAWAL
if the same room type is available. All room changes
Any current resident who wishes to cancel their must be approved by the USA Housing OŠce. All
housing contract or who is considering withdrawing consolidations must be completed within forty-eight
from classes should complete the process online in (48) hours after notifcation of the consolidation; if
MyUSAHousing (see Cancellations & Withdrawals not, the resident may be administratively relocated
page for step-by-step instructions and more info) and or automatically charged and held fnancially
immediately meet with their respective Community responsible to pay the private room rate.
Director or Area Coordinator to discuss the USA
Housing cancellation request (see Community Desk/ X . DAM AG ES /R O O M I NS PEC T I O N S
Oce). For any questions regarding cancellations or
At the time of check-in, students should complete a
withdrawals, please email housing@southalabama.
Room Inspection for their assigned space to indicate
edu. Students must check out of their room and return
the current condition of their rooms. The Room
their keys no more than forty-eight (48) hours after
Inspection should be completed by each student
withdrawing from the University or receiving approval
online in MyUSAHousing within twenty-four (24)
for canceling their housing. Students will be charged
hours of check-in / accepting the room key. If not,
for housing regardless of withdrawal or approved
students will be held responsible for the condition
cancellation date until the room key is returned and
of the room at check-out. When residents check-
the student checks out oŠcially.
out or vacate, charges will be applied for damages
or losses which were not noted on the incoming
VIII. CHECK•OUT PROC EDURES
Room Inspection. Repairs needed during occupancy
At check-out, residents have the choice schedule an should be submitted through a Fix-It Request online
appointment with their RA a minimum of twenty-four in MyUSAHousing. During a student’s check-out
(24) hours prior to conducting a check-out inspection, room inspection, the RA will use previous Room
or they are completing an ‘Express Check-Out.’ Inspection(s) to assess the condition of the room
Refer to the Moving Out page for proper move-out or apartment (see VI.8. ‘Check-Out Procedures’). If
instructions and more information. A $75.00 lock unclaimed damages occur within common areas
change charge may be assessed if the room key is (i.e., hallways, lobby areas, etc.) all students who are
not returned at check-out. Failure to follow the check- found to have caused the damage or witnessed the
out procedures may result in a $75.00 assessment fee causation of the damage and failed to report it may
for improper check-out. Moreover, the resident may be subject to disciplinary action and held fnancially
be assessed fees for room damages. Students should responsible for the repairs.
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