STUDENT GUIDE - Rothberg International School

Drugs and Discipline
Students are expected to abide by the regulations of the Hebrew University while on campus or in Universityoperated
dormitories. These regulations, as well as Israeli law, prohibit the importation, possession or use of any
type of illegal drug or narcotic. Infraction of this rule on or off campus may lead to immediate expulsion from
the University, or other disciplinary action, and create serious problems with the legal authorities of the State of
Israel.
Security
A primary concern to the Hebrew University is the safety, security and wellbeing of its students. All new students
at the RIS attend a comprehensive security orientation upon their arrival. All campus entrances are guarded, and
the campuses and dormitory complexes are patrolled around the clock. All on- and off-campus activities meet the
strictest security requirements.
Telephone Numbers
For any matter concerning campus security, please contact:
‡ Mount Scopus: (Security) 02-5882018 • (Emergency) 02-5883000, 02-5882653
‡ Edmond J. Safra campus, Givat Ram: (Security) 02-6584561
(Emergency) 02-6585000 or 02-6584455
‡ Ein Kerem: (Security) 02-6758005 • (Emergency) 02-6758060
or 02-6758006
‡ Kiryat Hayovel: (Security) 02-6585000
General Security Guidelines for all Residents of Student Housing
1. Students should keep the windows shut and their doors locked at all times when outside of their rooms, even when
leaving their room only for a brief moment. Very often articles are stolen during short periods of absence.
2. Students should keep a close watch on all personal items at all times and not leave them unguarded in or outside
of their dormitories.
3. Valuables, such as expensive jewelry and large amounts of cash, should not be left in the dorms, but rather
deposited in a safe deposit box in a bank.
4. Students should not invite strangers into their rooms or the dorm area.
5. It is recommended to lock the shower and bathroom areas while in use.
6. Keys: (a) As soon as students receive their key, they should remove the sticker revealing the room number. This
is a simple safety measure that is often overlooked. (b) Keys are personal and should not be lent out. Never
leave keys in the post boxes.
7. There is a University lost and found located in the Security office.
8. Students should beware of (and should not touch) suspicious looking objects (e.g. abandoned bags) on and off
campus, particularly in crowded places such as bus stops and malls. In turn, students should never leave their
own belongings unsupervised.
9. Notify Security immediately in the event of a suspicious or violent act.
Mount Scopus
1. While the Mount Scopus vicinity is policed, it is strongly recommended that students avoid walking alone both
on and off campus after dark.
2. Students should refrain from wandering into the eastern outskirts of Mount Scopus, even in groups.
3.Jogging: Students should never jog, walk or hike outside of the dormitory areas alone. Students who jog are
urged to do so only during the daylight hours. Students who insist on jogging after dark should take
precautions and remain in the well-lit neighborhoods of French Hill and Ramat Eshkol.
Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram
1. While the Edmond J. Safra campus, Givat Ram, and the surrounding area are heavily policed, it is strongly advised
that students avoid walking in the Botanical Gardens alone at night.
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