2023-2024 Guide to Residential Student Living

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GENERAL INFORMATION 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 first floors of Stokes Hall, Azalea Hall, Camellia, 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 & Facilities The University has a professional staff of custodians, mechanics, painters, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians that work to preserve the integrity of the residential environment. USA Housing Facilities staff are available twenty-four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days per week. To report routine (nonemergency) facility / maintenance concerns, contact the Housing Facilities Office at fixit@southalabama. edu or (251) 460-7655, Monday - Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (CST). For After-Hours Emergencies: Contact your Community Office to speak with the RA On-Duty. The RA On-Duty will be able to access the on-call USA Housing Facilities staff 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 fire • Electrical outlets sparking Meal Plans 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 Office of the Registrar. All summer semester residents are required to purchase an offered summer meal plan. 2023-2024 GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL STUDENT LIVING AT SOUTH 4
GENERAL INFORMATION Students can change their meal plan through the second week of classes starting for both Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 terms by following the steps below: • BEFORE MOVE-IN: Change your meal plan by returning to the ‘Meal Plan Selection’ step of your housing contract. • AFTER MOVE-IN: Change your meal plan by emailing your name, Jag Number, and requested meal plan to housing@southalabama.edu For further information concerning the meal plan, please contact USA Housing at (251) 341-4663 or visit our Rates page (click to expand ‘Meal Plan Rates’). Motorized Vehicles, Parking, and Traffic If you bring a motor vehicle to campus, you must obtain a proper University parking permit during the registration process from Parking Services. You are responsible for violations involving motor vehicles which are registered in your name and/or that display parking permits issued to you. Traffic/ Parking Rules and Regulations are available when you purchase your permit. Pest Control Pest control services are performed upon request. Residents who notice the presence of pests should submit a Fix-It Request through MyUSAHousing or call the Housing Facilities Office at (251) 460-7655 to request service. Where feasible, service will be rendered by the end of the following business day. Students must allow facilities and service personnel to enter their room for treatment purposes unless prior medical exceptions have been requested and approved. Utilities 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 electrical power, air conditioning, heat, hot water, internet and/or cable TV due to mechanical failure, necessary repairs, and/or forces of nature. Facilities crews will work as quickly as possible to restore utilities. Should an interruption take place in your room or apartment, please notify your Community Desk/Office or RA immediately. In order to keep utilities working at an optimum level, please do the following: keep all heating and cooling vents 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 tamper with the cable television jacks or wiring; and do not tamper with electrical fixtures or plumbing fixtures. Please refer to the ‘Fix-It’ section on the Housing website for reporting procedures. Behavior and Conduct Student behavior is expected to be lawful and in accordance with all University rules, policies and procedures, including those found within the Housing Community Standards, The Lowdown, and the Housing Contract Terms & Conditions. Housing regulations and standards are applicable to University housing students and their guests. Residents are responsible for and will be held accountable for the behavior of their guests and visitors at all times. All residents are responsible for informing USA Housing staff (i.e. Coordinator of Residence Education, Area Coordinator, Community Director, or Resident Assistant) of any Community Standard violation(s) occurring in their rooms or in their presence. Participating in any violation of Housing and/ or University policy, including inciting, assisting, or encouraging the violation of Housing and/or University policy is prohibited. Prohibited conduct also includes failure to comply with an administrative request or sanction and failure to evacuate a hall when an alarm sounds. Please also refer to the Code of Student Conduct, ‘Prohibited Conduct,’ in The Lowdown. Entry by University Staff USA Housing reserves the right to enter a resident’s room with or without the resident’s consent and/ or presence in order to provide services, to make necessary repairs, inspect rooms for health and safety purposes, inspect for damages, and if necessary, to check for compliance with University rules, regulations, and policies. University staff will conduct any necessary room entries with as little disturbance as possible. Where feasible, service will be rendered by the end of the following business day. Noise All persons who are present in University housing should conduct themselves in such a manner as to allow others the quiet enjoyment of the residence halls. Standard Daily Quiet Hours: Students are expected to uphold and support daily Quiet Hours between the hours of 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM (7 days a week). During this period, students and visitors are expected to keep noise levels at a minimum and respect the rights of others. 2023-2024 GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL STUDENT LIVING AT SOUTH 5
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