Student Handbook - Sweet Briar College

y any set of regulations, as it also requires each student’s acceptance of mutual
accountability and respect for fellow students.
It is expected that all residents will respect others’ individual needs. Residents
are accountable for any disturbing activity that can be heard beyond their own
room and must adjust activities to within that range if asked. Roommates are
mutually accountable for adherence to all College policies.
All student residences are smoke free.
No person shall create, either intentionally or recklessly, a condition which
endangers or threatens the safety or well being of other persons or damages
property; nor shall any person willingly create a health hazard or nuisance in any
residence area. This includes the blocking of hall/building egress as well as the
storage of personal items outside the student’s assigned space. The possession of
any flammable items, firearms, fireworks, knives, nunchucks, cap guns,
explosives, chemicals or other dangerous weapons or substances is strictly
prohibited. Please refer to the following website for specific examples of
violations of health and safety regulations: http://sbc.edu/first-yearprograms/your-new-home.
College Access to Student Rooms
The College recognizes residents’ rights to privacy. However, it maintains the
right for its personnel to enter residents’ premises for routine and immediate
maintenance, in an emergency situation involving danger to life or property, for
the purpose of health and safety inspections, general cleanliness, when a
condition is present that is prohibited by the Terms and Conditions of Residency
and/or College regulations, or when it is believed that a resident is using
assigned space in a manner contrary to the provisions of College policy. Official
law enforcement agencies must have proper search warrants to enter any
student’s residential space in any non-emergency situation.
Fire Drills
The College is required to conduct periodic fire drills throughout the academic
year. Students should be familiar with the building exits to be used in the event a
fire alarm is sounded. All residents and all guests are expected to evacuate the
residence area when an alarm is sounded and remain outside the residence area
until it is declared safe to re-enter by the appropriate College official. Resident
Advisors, Resident Coordinators, Campus Safety, Physical Plant and Student
Fire Marshals assist with fire drills and evacuation.
Fire Pits/Barbecues
There are several barbecue/fire pit areas designated on campus. They can be
used on a first come, first served basis, only with pre-lit charcoal (no lighter
fluid allowed!) and must be completely distinguished before being left. No
portable grills are permitted on terraces/balconies/breezeways, including Green
Village decks and patios. Before hosting a bonfire, permission needs to be
granted by the Dean of Co-Curricular Life in consultation with Campus Safety
and Physical Plant.
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