The 2020-2021 Resident Student Handbook

The 2020-2021 Resident Student Handbook


Flagg TownhousesAn Introduction to Community Living

  • Welcome
  • Living in a Community
  • Celebrating and Protecting Diversity Within the Residence Area Communities
  • The RPS Staff: A Caring & Dedicated Team
  • Residence Area Advisory Boards
  • Care & Feeding of a Roommate
  1. Getting to Know Each Other
  2. Exploring Each Other's Lifestyle
  3. Roommate Survival Tips
  • The 2020-2021 Resident Advisor Staff

Guidelines for Community Living

  • General Guidelines for Community Living 
  1. The Residence Area Occupancy Agreement
  2. Memos and On-Going Communication from RPS
  3. Student Identification Cards
  • Safety and Security Guidelines 
  1. Fire Alarm/Evacuation & Lockdown Procedures
  2. Fire & Other Safety Equipment
  3. Bomb Threats
  4. Elevator Safety
  5. Window Safety
  6. Candles, Grills and Other Open Flames
  7. Rooftops, Fire Escapes and Other Restricted Areas
  8. Townhouse Balconies
  9. Electrical Appliances/Extension Cords
  10. Cable Television and Telephone Service
  11. Weapons & Fireworks
  12. Keys and Locks
  13. Illegal Entry and Trespassing
  14. Building Security
  15. Guests
  16. Pets
  17. Solicitation, Posting Policy & Private Enterprise
  18. Room Occupancy Limits
  19. Safeguarding Valuables and Other Personal Property
  20. Resident Privacy 
  • Guidelines to Ensure the Care of the Facilities 
  1. Damage/Vandalism to College Property
  2. Cleanliness
  3. Mandatory Recycling
  4. Sanitation and Personal Hygiene
  5. Playing Sports in the Residence Areas
  6. Decorating Rooms/Apartments
  7. Use of Lounges
  8. Lounge and Bedroom Furniture
  9. Vacancies in Double and Triple Rooms
  10. Bicycle Storage
  11. Other Storage
  12. Parking and Parking Permits 
  • Guidelines for Individual and Interpersonal Behavior 
  1. Behavioral Standards
  2. Alcohol Policy
  3. Drugs
  4. Noise Issues
  5. Pledging Activities
  6. Musical Instruments
  7. Room Changes and Room Assignments
  8. Smoking and Tobacco Products
  9. Bathroom Facilities Usage