Guide to Residence Life Handbook

Table of Contents:

I. Welcome

II. The Residence Life Staff

III. Living in the University Community

• Basic Tips for Successful Roommates
• Roommates’ Bill of Rights

IV. Safety Precautions

V. Emergency Procedures

• Fire Evacuation Procedures
• Bomb Threats
• Medical/Psychological Emergencies
• Facilities Emergencies

VI. General Residence Life Information

• A. Absences
• B. Appliances
• C. Bathrooms
• D. Bicycles
• E. Building Use
• F. Computer Lab and Copy Center
• G. Dart Boards
• H. Dining Services
• I. Escort Program
• J. Exercise Room
• K. Kitchens at 150 Tremont Street
• L. Laundry Facilities
• M. Mail
• N. Lost and Found
• O. Maintenance
• P. Neighbors / Tenants
• Q. Personal Property
• R. Room Assignments
• S. Room Changes
• T. Room / Apartment Condition
• U. University Police and Security
• V. Study Lounges at 150 Tremont Street
• W. Storage
• X. Telephones
• Y. Vacation Periods
• Z. Withdrawal or Leave of Absence

VII. Residence Life Judicial System

Judicial Procedures
Hearing Options
Appeal Process
Violation Types
Sanctions
Typical Minimum Sanctions for Alcohol and Drugs

VIII. Residence Life Policies

Alcohol Policies
Other Drug Policies
Fire Safety Policies
Community Safety Policies
Guest Policies
Key Policies
Quiet Hours Policies
Smoking Policies

IX. Closing

X. Important Suffolk Numbers