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TABLEOFCONTENTS

IMPORTANT DATES ........................................................................................................................................... 3 AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT .......................................................................................... 4 OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................... 4 HONOR SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STANDARDS ......................................................................................... 4 OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................. 5 PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF ..................................................... 5

Director of Residence Life ................................................................................................................................ 5Assistant Director of Residence Life ................................................................................................................. 6Assistant Director of Residential Education ...................................................................................................... 6Residence Life Operations Coordinator ............................................................................................................ 6Graduate Assistants ......................................................................................................................................... 6Resident Assistants .......................................................................................................................................... 6

CAMPUS HOUSING REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................................. 7 DORM VS. RESIDENCE HALL ........................................................................................................................... 8 RESIDENCE HALLS ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Winship Hall ...................................................................................................................................................... 8Walters Hall ....................................................................................................................................................... 9Campbell Hall ................................................................................................................................................... 9Inman Hall ....................................................................................................................................................... 10Rebekah Hall .................................................................................................................................................. 10Avery Glen Apartments ................................................................................................................................... 11Agnes Scott Hall (Main) .................................................................................................................................. 11

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES ................................................................................................................. 11

The STEM House ........................................................................................................................................... 12Leadership Development Community ............................................................................................................. 12Global Learning Community ........................................................................................................................... 12GEMS (Generating Excellence in Math and Science) .................................................................................... 13

HOUSING SELECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Housing Selection Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 13Open House .................................................................................................................................................... 15Pair Fair .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

RESIDENCE LIFE REGULATIONS AND POLICIES ........................................................................................ 16

Smoking Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 16Drug Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 16Alcohol Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 16

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Visitation/Guests ............................................................................................................................................. 17 GENERAL RESIDENCE HALL REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. 18

Electrical Appliances ....................................................................................................................................... 18Fire Protection ................................................................................................................................................ 19Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings .............................................................................................................. 19Pets ................................................................................................................................................................. 19Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) ................................................................................................................ 19Service Animals .............................................................................................................................................. 20Quiet Hours ..................................................................................................................................................... 20Signing In/Out for First-Year Students ............................................................................................................ 20

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES POLICIES ............................................................................................................. 20

Property for Community Use .......................................................................................................................... 21Thermostats in Older Residence Halls ........................................................................................................... 21Repairs and Improvements to Facilities .......................................................................................................... 21Storage ........................................................................................................................................................... 21Key Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

ROOMMATES AND ROOM CHANGE POLICIES ............................................................................................ 22

Roommate Selection for First- Year Students ................................................................................................ 22Room Change Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 23Residence Vacancies ..................................................................................................................................... 23Consolidation of Housing Vacancies and Additional Housing Fees ............................................................... 24Special Medical Housing and Meal Plan Requests ........................................................................................ 24

PARTY REGISTRATION POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 24 INSPECTIONS AND SEARCHES ..................................................................................................................... 26

Health and Safety Inspections ........................................................................................................................ 26Room Searches .............................................................................................................................................. 26

PROHIBITED ITEMS/ BEHAVIORS IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES ................................................................ 26 PERSONAL INSURANCE ................................................................................................................................. 28 HOUSING DURING BREAK CLOSING ............................................................................................................ 28

Open Breaks ................................................................................................................................................... 28Closed Breaks ................................................................................................................................................ 28

CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 29 WELLNESS AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................................ 30

Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy Statement (Title IX) ................... 30Fire Evacuation Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 31Severe Weather Response ............................................................................................................................. 31Tornado Alert Plan .......................................................................................................................................... 31Tornado Shelters: ........................................................................................................................................... 32

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IMPORTANTDATESFALL2019August1,Thurs. FallTuitionDue

August20-22,Tues.-Thurs. OrientationforInternationalStudents

August22-26,Thurs.-Mon. Orientation/LegacyforNewUndergraduateStudents

August25,Sun. Check-inforallReturningStudents,12:00pm–6:00pm

August28,Weds. FirstDayofClasses

September2,Mon. LaborDayHoliday(Collegeisclosed)

September29, BlackCatWeekBegins

October5,Sat. BlackCatFormal

October10-13,Thurs.-Sun. FallBreak

November1,Fri ApplicationforHousingduringThanksgivingdue

November27,Wed. ResidenceHallsCloseforThanksgivingBreak

November27-Dec.1,Weds.-Sun. ThanksgivingBreak

December9,Mon. LastDayofClasses

December10,Tues. ReadingDay

December11-16,Weds.-Mon. Exams

December15,Sun. SpringTuitionDue

December17,Tue. ResidenceHallsCloseforWinterBreakat10:00am

SPRING2020

January13,Mon. ResidenceLifeCheck-in,12:00pm–6pm

January14,Tues. FirstDayofClasses

January20,Mon. MartinLutherKingJr.Holiday

February24,Mon. ApplicationsdueforSpringBreakandPeakWeekHousing

March6,Fri ApplicationsdueforHousingAccommodationsandOff-campusHousing

March9-13,Mon.-Fri. Journeys/PeakWeek

March16-20,Mon.-Fri. SpringBreak

April10-12,Fri.-Sun. EasterBreak(Collegeisclosed)

April28,Tues. SPARC(Noclasses)

May6,Weds. LastDayofClasses

May7,Thurs. ReadingDay

May7-12,Thurs.-Tues. SeniorFinalExams

May8-13,Fri.-Wed. FinalExams

May14,Thu. ResidenceHallcloseforallNon-GraduatingStudentsat10:00am

May16,Sat. Commencement

May18,Mon. ResidenceHallscloseforallGraduatingStudentsat10:00am

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AGNESSCOTTCOLLEGEMISSIONSTATEMENT● Agnes Scott College educates women to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and

socialchallengesoftheirtimes.● AgnesScottCollegeprovidesadynamic liberal artsand sciences curriculumof thehighest standards so

thatstudentsandfacultycanrealizetheirfullcreativeandintellectualpotential.● AgnesScottCollegefostersanenvironmentinwhichwomencandevelophighexpectationsforthemselves

asindividuals,scholars,professionalsandcitizensoftheworld.● Agnes Scott College strives to be a just and inclusive community that expects honorable behavior,

encouragesspiritualinquiryandpromotesrespectfuldialogueacrossdifferences.

OFFICEOFRESIDENCELIFEMISSIONSTATEMENTTheOfficeofResidenceLifeiscommittedtothetotaleducationofeachstudentwithinatraditionalresidentialcampus. Each student’s current needs, motivations and interests are significant factors in the relationshipbetween the office and the individual. The Residence Life program is designed to enhance the value of astudent’sindividualeducationalexperienceasanintegralmemberofthecommunity.Awiderangeofqualityservicesandprogramsareavailable tosupportandchallengeeachstudent tobecomeanactiveparticipantinsideandoutsideoftheclassroom.Asanactiveparticipant,thestudentlearnstoeffectivelysatisfypersonalandacademicneedsaswellasexperiencetheimportanceofbeingaresponsiblememberofthecommunity.ThemissionofResidenceLifeistoprovidealearningenvironmentthatpromotestheemotional,intellectual,physical,socialandculturalgrowthoftheindividualstudentwhileencouragingactivitywithinthesafetyoftheresidencehallsandcampus-widecommunity.The collegiate, residential life experience is a time of increased growth in the interpersonal, intellectual,identity and valuesdimensionsofdevelopment for a student. Through the residential experience, studentsdevelopautonomy,maturerelationshipsandpurpose.TheOfficeofResidenceLifedirects itseffortstowardassisting the development of each student to their full potential and creating a safe and supportiveenvironment.

HONORSYSTEMANDCOMMUNITYSTANDARDSEthicsandvaluesarecentraltothepurpose,curriculumandsociallifeofAgnesScott.TheHonorSystem,oneof theoldest in thecountry, isgovernedbystudents.Eachstudent isexpectedtoupholdthesystem’shighstandardsandtakepersonalresponsibilityfortheirintegrityandbehavior.InchoosingAgnesScott,astudentacceptstheHonorSystemastheirwayoflifeandformallyadoptsitwiththefollowingpledge:“AsamemberofthestudentbodyofAgnesScottCollege, Iconsidermyselfboundbyhonor:todevelopandupholdhighstandardsofhonestyandbehavior;tostriveforfull intellectualandmoralstature;torealizemysocialandacademicresponsibility inthecommunity.Toattainthese ideals, IdothereforeacceptthisHonorSystemasmywayoflife”.

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OFFICEOFRESIDENCELIFEGOALSANDOBJECTIVES● Promoteproblem-solvingskillsnecessaryforlivinginamulticulturalandglobalcommunity.

• Recruit,select,anddevelopahighlycompetentstaffofdiversepeopleatalldepartmentallevels.• Developandestablishaliving-learningenvironmentthatreflectsresponsiblecitizenshipand

personalintegrity.● Promoteactiveparticipationofstudentsintheirintellectualandpersonalgrowthanddevelopment.

• Provideleadershipopportunitiesforstudentstocreatetheirownpositive,healthyenvironment. ● Developacommunity livingenvironmentwhichfostersconnectionsbetweenresidencehall life,campus

life,andlifewithinsocietyatlarge.• Providewell-maintainedfacilitiesthatensuresanitary,safe,andsecurestudenthousingconditions.• Coordinateeffectivelyandefficiently theworkof thedepartment toward theachievementof its

goals and priorities in conjunction with other Division of Student Affairs offices as well as thecampuscommunity.

• Provideopportunitiesforstudentstobeinvolvedincommunityserviceandphilanthropicprojectsandprograms.

● Create a community environment where students make personal choices and decisions that promote

individualandcommunitydevelopment.• Provide developmental programs and services which assist students in their personal growth,

wellness,anddevelopment.• Provide administrative services to assist in the implementation of effective and efficient

managementofdepartmentalpoliciesandprocedures. ● Integrate the residential students’ in-class and out-of-class experiences to balance learning and

developmentthatoccursinbothsettings.• Provideopportunitiesforfrequentinteractionamongstudents,faculty,andstudentaffairsstaff.• Conduct student development research, administer staff and program evaluations, and prepare

publicationsandarticlesfortheOfficeofResidenceLifeaswellasexternaluse. ● Develop a community environment where student learning and growth is paramount and where this

growthisintegratedintoapositive,living-learningenvironment.• Developasenseofcommunityamongresidentsbyestablishingexpectationsandnormsthatwill

providestructureforcompatibleandcooperativecommunityliving.

PROFESSIONALANDPARAPROFESSIONALRESIDENCELIFESTAFFDirectorofResidenceLife The Director of Residence Life is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Council responsible for thestrategicplanningandadministrativeoversightofResidenceLife,createsdepartmentalgoalsandstandardizeprocessesforstaffandstudents.TheDirectoralsoactsasaresourceagentinsupportofresidents,overseesparaprofessionalandstudentstaffselection,theirtrainingandevaluation.

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AssistantDirectorofResidenceLife The Assistant Director of Residence Life collaborates with the Director of Residence Life to create acomprehensive residential experience and housing program. The Assistant Director of Residence Life isresponsiblefortheimplementationandoversightofkeyfunctionswithintheOfficeofResidenceLifeincludingrespondingtostudentissues,enforcementofdepartmentalpolicies,andstudentcrisesandemergencies.TheAssistant Director also oversees semester and break housing assignments, billing for room and board, andrepresentsResidenceLifeontheAccommodationsCommittee.AssistantDirectorofResidentialEducation The Assistant Director of Residential Education is responsible for the overall administration of acomprehensive residential education program. The Assistant Director of Residential Education workscollaborativelywithvariouscampusconstituentsonprogramsrelatedtoresidentialeducation,includingLivingLearning Communities, SUMMIT first-year experience, civic engagement, student leadership and other co-curricularexperiences.Throughengagingeventsandmeaningfulinteractions,residentialeducationpromotesholisticdevelopmentofallstudentsfromtheperspectiveofaliberalartseducation.ResidenceLifeOperationsCoordinator TheResidenceLifeOperationsCoordinatormanagesthedailyoperationalfunctionsoftheresidencehallsandofficeprojects,aswellasmanagesadministrativefunctionsfortheoffice, includingsubmittingworkorders,and supervising the Office of Residence Life assistants. In addition to managing the logistics of dailyoperations, the Residence Life Operations Coordinator supports students in a myriad of ways includingschedulingappointmentswithResidenceLifestaffandconnectingstudentswithcampusresources.GraduateAssistants TheGraduateAssistants (GAs) are paraprofessional, live-in staffwhoworkpart time in theOffice of Residence Life butwhohave significant eveningand weekend responsibilities in the residence halls. The GA plays asignificantroleinthelifeandoperationsoftheresidentialcampusatAgnesScott by providing staff-level on-call emergency support, student support,facilities management, residence hall programming, RA training andsupervision,andadministrativeprojects.ResidentAssistants Theresidentassistants(RAs)aretheupper–classResidenceLifestudentstaffwholiveintheresidencehalls,LivingLearningCommunitiesandAveryGlenapartments.RAsbuildcommunityintheresidencehallsandassistwithday-to-day interactions among students. Each RA is required to make roundswithintheirbuilding/house/complexwhen“onduty,”provideprogrammingopportunitiesforresidentsandmediateroommateconflictsasneeded.

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RAs build community with their residents by utilizing the objectives outlined below. The roles and tasksarticulatedprovidethetoolstoachievetheeducationalmissionofAgnesScottCollege,aswellasthevisionoftheDivisionofStudentAffairs,andgoalsoftheOfficeofResidenceLife.RAs:● Developsandmaintainspositiveinterpersonalrelationshipswithstudentsintheassignedresidentialarea.● Interactwith,andsupportresidentswhilefosteringastrongsenseofcommunity.● Promoteandequipresidentstosucceedacademically.● Supportinterculturalandleadershipdevelopment/competenciesbyengagingwithcomplexglobalissues.● Participateinongoingtrainingtoleadstrategicallyandethically.● Encourageresidentstoreflectonvalues,ethics,andourdiverseglobalsociety.● Challengeresidentstoengageinsafeandhealthylifestyles.● Supports SUMMIT by enhancing programming and education outside of the classroom to reflect global

learningandleadershipdevelopment.● Encourageandprovideopportunitiesforstudentinvolvementandleadershipdevelopment.● Mediateconflictsbetweenroommatesandcommunities.● Emphasize a community atmosphere that promotes a balance between academic and residential

experiencesthroughadiverseprogrammingmodel.● Upholds,enforcesandsupportsallcollegerulesandregulationsandobjectivelydocumentsallviolations.● Respondstoresidentandcampuscrisesandnotifyappropriateprofessionalstaffmembers.● Educatesresidentsaboutsafetyandsecurityissuesrelatedtolivingoncampus.

CAMPUSHOUSINGREQUIREMENTAgnes Scott is a residential liberal arts institution. The residential environment is a key componentof eachstudent’scollegeexperience.Allstudentsarerequiredtoliveinmaincampushousingorcampusapartmentsduringtheirtenureatthecollege.Acontractissignedbystudentspriortomovinginatthebeginningoftheacademicyearandspringsemestertransferstudentssignahousingcontractpriortomovinginforthespringsemester. Any students seeking exception to the on-campus living policy must complete an off-campushousing request form. Authorization to live off –campus is granted at the discretion of the Director ofResidenceLife.Exceptionsinclude:

● StudentsintheAtlantaareawholivewiththeirparent(s)/guardian(s)withina30-mileradiusofcampus

● Studentsage24andover● Marriedstudents● Studentswithdependents● Studentswhoneedamedicalaccommodationsthatcannotbemetbythecollege

Housingisrestrictedtofull-timeenrolledundergraduatestudentsonly.Part-timestudentsorthosewhofallbelowfull-timecredithourscannotliveoncampuswithoutapprovalfromtheDirectorofResidenceLife.Studentsrequestingto liveoffcampusareencouragedtosubmit theirapplicationsbyMarch1st for thefallsemesterandNovember1stforthespringsemester.Newtransferandfirst-yearstudentsareaskedtosubmitrequestsbeforeJune1st.Theapplicationtorequestoff-campushousingcanbefoundonourwebsite.

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DORMVS.RESIDENCEHALL“Dorm”and“residencehall”areoftenusedinterchangeably,howeverthereisahugedifferencebetweenthetwo.Thedictionarydefinesadormitoryas“aroomforsleeping,especiallyalargeroomcontaininganumberof beds.” It defines a residence as “a building used as a home.” Just asmore occurs in a home than justsleeping, more also occurs in a residence hall. The professional and semi-professional staff providesprogramming,socializing,counseling,emotionalsupport,discipline,leadershipskillsacquisitionandamyriadofopportunitiestogrowanddevelop.Ourgoalistoprovidemeaningfulandbeneficialprogrammingandactivitiesthatdevelopthewholeself.Frominvolvement in the campus associations to individual attention from your resident assistant, we provide avariety of services to help you, our residents, become successful. Our residence life staff is committed toprovidingthebestexperiencepossible,andtheymakethedifferencebetweenadormandaresidencehall.

RESIDENCEHALLSLivingoncampusisanintegralpartofthelivingandlearningexperience.TheOfficeofResidenceLifeprovidesaninteractivecommunity,notjustaplacetosleep.Allstaffandresourcessupporttheeducationalandsocialgrowthofstudentsastheytakeadvantageofthisbenefit.Residencehallsarealmostentirelyself-governedwithinthepoliciesofthecollegeandtheOfficeofResidenceLife.The ASC residential community is designed to be comfortable and inviting while providing students withdiverse residential options designed to support students’ transition to independent life after college. AllresidencehallroomshaveWi-Fiservices.Allbuildingshavecommontelevisionviewingareaswithbasicdigitalservicesandcommonlaundryfacilities.EachAveryGlenapartmenthas itsownwasheranddryer.Custodialservice isprovided inall commonareabathrooms, lounges,andcorridors in the traditional residencehalls.CustodialserviceisnotprovidedinAveryGlenapartments.Allcampusresidentialbuildings(excludingAveryGlenapartmentsandtheLivingLearningCommunityHouses)haveelevators.WinshipHall Winship Hall houses up to 140 first year students. Thisbuildinghasthreefloorsofresidentialspace.Anadditionalterrace-level floor contains a large common area completewith large tables, couches, a ping pong table, air hockeytable, large television, and other forms of entertainment.TheterracelevelisalsohometotheOfficeofResidenceLife.The residential floors provide traditional, double roomsequipped with air conditioning units that are individuallycontrolled.Eachofthethreeresidentialfloorsincludesstudyand television lounges and a common-use kitchen withmicrowave and refrigerator/freezer. Winship Hall is fullystaffed with one Graduate Assistant, and six ResidentAssistants.

WinshipHall

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WaltersHall Walters Hall also houses up to 140 first year students. Thishall provides traditional, double rooms equipped with airconditioningunitsthatare individuallycontrolled.TheGEMS(Generating Excellence in Math and Science) living andlearning community calls this building home, with theparticipants living on the second floor. Walters has threefloors of residential space and an additional terrace- levelfloorcontainingtheOfficeofInformationTechnologyServices(ITS). The first floor of Walters provides a common areasoftenusedasastudyspaceorfortelevisionviewing.Eachofthe three residential floors contain a common-use kitchenwith microwave and refrigerator/freezer. Walters is fullystaffed with one Graduate Assistant, and six ResidentAssistants.CampbellHall

Originallyanacademicbuildinghousingthecollege’sscienceprogramsandclasses,CampbellHallwas renovated intoaninnovative living-learning community which opened in fall2014.CampbellHallhouses85students insuite-style living.Each student suite has two double rooms and one semi-privatebathroom/commonarea.Roomsareequippedwithautomatic overhead lighting and keyless entry requiringaccess codesonboth suiteentrancesand individual rooms.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible rooms areavailable. Each of the three residential floors has its ownmodern kitchen/community space that includes a stove,

oven,sink,fullsizerefrigerator,microwave,couch,commoncomputer,andahighdefinitioncabletelevision.SeveralacademicresourcescanalsobefoundinCampbellHallonthegroundfloor,includingtheCenterforWriting and Speaking, Economics Learning Center, Sociology and Anthropology Research Lab, and theResource Center forMath and Science. Campbell Hall is fully staffed with a Graduate Assistant and threeResidentAssistants.

WaltersHall

CampbellHall

Campbell Hall – Ground floor common area Campbell Hall – Residence hall room

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InmanHall SimilartoMainHall, InmanHallhasbeenrestoredtoitsVictorianelegancewhilemeetingtoday’sneedsfor

efficiency. Inman’s former grace is recapturedwith period design and furnishings (somedonated by alumnae) and chandeliers in thelobbiesandparlors.Thisbuilding isalso listed intheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces. Inmanis

known for its loft rooms, large porch, secondfloor sun deck and beautiful interior. Inmanhouses89students,primarilyjuniorsandseniors.Thefirstfloorhasabeautiful,largeparlorwithapiano and an adjacent television lounge. Eachfloor includesakitchenwithamicrowaveanda

refrigerator/freezer. Inman Hall also has centralheatingandairconditioning.

RebekahHall

Built in 1905 and known for its large rooms andbeautiful interior, Rebekah ScottHall houses 80 students,primarily juniorsandseniors. Rebekahwas renovated in2018, to includeawelcomecenteron thegroundfloor, new electrical and plumbing systems, and to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, it is LEEDsilvercertified.Rebekahhaslargesingleanddoubleroomsonthesecondandthirdfloorswhilethefirstfloorhouses administrative offices including the Office of Admission. Amenities in the residence hall include

commonlounges,fullkitchens,studylounges,computers,laundryroom,andalargesundecklocatedoffthesecondfloor.Custodialserviceisincludedincommonareabaths,loungesandcorridors.RebekahScottHallisfullystaffedwithaGraduateAssistantandthreeResidentAssistants.

InmanHall

Rebekah Hall – Residence floor common space

RebekahScottHall

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AveryGlenApartments ApartmentlivingisavailableinAveryGlen,whichislocatedontheeastsideofcampus.AveryGlenaffordsa

greater sense of independent living for eligible students. Mostly juniors and seniors reside in Avery Glen.Amenitiesincludebedroom,livingroomanddiningroomfurnishings,highspeedinternet,cable,fullkitchenswith microwave, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal, central heat and air conditioning, washer,dryer and generous closet space. Security at Avery Glen includes a gated entrance and exit, a monitoredelectronicsecuritysystemineachapartment,andalive-incommunityresourceofficerfromtheAgnesScott

OfficeofPublicSafety.

AgnesScottHall(Main)Offline during Academic Years 2019 - 2020 and 2020-2021 Agnes ScottHall, also knownasMainHall,was constructed in1891,making it thefirst building on campus. This building has been restored to its Victorian elegancewhilemeeting today’sneeds forefficiency.Main’s formergrace is recapturedwithperiod design and furnishings (some donated by alumnae) and chandeliers in thelobbies and parlors.Main Hall is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Today, its historical design is part of the hall's charm. Agnes Scott (Main) Hall iscurrentlyOFFLINEforrenovationsandscheduledtoreopeninFall2021.

LIVING-LEARNINGCOMMUNITIESALiving-LearningCommunity(LLC)isagroupofstudentswhohavechosentoexpandtheireducationthroughshared learning experiences. Living-Learning Communities can positively enhance a student’s social andacademicintegration,personalandintellectualgrowth,collaborativelearning,andproblemsolvingskills.TheAgnesScottLLCsareintendedforstudentswhohaveaninterestinleadershipdevelopment,globallearningorSTEMfields.

MainHall MainHall

AveryGlen

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TheSTEMHouse

An intentional community designed to create and support future mathematicians andscientists.Thisprogrambuildscommunityandsupportforstudentsbyhavingthemliveandlearntogetherinspecializedprogramsandworkshopswithfacultyandstaff.TheSTEMLLCisdesignedtocreateareal-worldeducationallivingandlearningexperiencethatfocusesontakingan inside look intonavigatingacareerwithinaScience,Technology,Engineering&Mathfields.

LeadershipDevelopmentCommunity

Thiscommunity is intendedforstudentswhohaveaninterest in leadershipdevelopmentandpossiblytheSUMMITLeadershipspecialization.Throughthisexperiencestudentswillrecognizekeycomponentsofeffectiveleadership,includingunderstandingtheirleadershipstyle,waysinwhichtheycanleadothersinateamandhowtobeaneffectivememberofateamanddevelopmeaningfulrelationshipsthroughnetworkingopportunitieswithfaculty,staff,alumniandpeersthatwillpromoteprofessionalandacademicsuccess.

GlobalLearningCommunity

This community is intended for students who have an interest in global learning andpossibly the SUMMIT Global Learning specialization. The purpose of the house is toeducate,engage,andempowerstudentsto liveand lead inaglobalsociety.Studentswillhaveaspacetosharetheirpassionforgloballearningwithpeersandfurtherdeveloptheirabilitiestoimplementglobalawarenessintheirinteractionswithothers.

BenefitsforResidentsThe Living-Learning Communities provide a number of academic support, professional development, andpersonalgrowthopportunitiesforresidents.ExamplesofbenefitsonemighthavelivinginanLLCinclude:

• Createasenseofcommunityandencourageindividualcommitmenttosupportandrespecteachotherandtheprogram.

• ConnectwithfellowScotties,faculty,andstaffaroundcommoninterests• Promotelearningthroughinteractionswithfacultyoutsideoftheclassroom• Developacademicallyandpersonally• Integrateandapplyyourinterestsandexperiences• Exploreanddefinepersonalvaluesandidentitywithinacommunitycontext• Broadenappreciationfordiversityandglobalawareness• Becomecivicallyengagedandbeofservicetoothers• Collaborateandcommunicateeffectivelyinvarioussettings• Professionaldevelopmentacquiringleadershipandinterpersonalskills• Engageinactivitiesthatpromoteacademicachievement• Buildacademicandpersonalconnectionswithpeers,faculty,andprofessionals• Makenewfriends,havefunandlearnatthesametime!

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GEMS(GeneratingExcellenceinMathandScience) Ifyouhaveapassionformathandscience,theGEMS(GeneratingExcellenceinMathandScience)LivingLearningCommunity(LLC)isforyou.TheGEMSLLCisanintentionalcommunitydesignedtocreateandsupportfuturemathematiciansandscientists.TheGEMS LLC program builds community and support for STEM students living on thesamefloorandexperiencingspecializedprogramswithfacultyandstaff.

AsaGEMSLLCparticipant,youwillbenefitfrom:

• Academicandsocialsupport• Workshopsontimemanagement,STEMskillsandbestpractices• Excursionsandserviceprojects• LivingwithclassmatespassionateaboutSTEMfields• CareerexplorationinSTEMfields• Eveningprogramswithfacultyandotherspeakersorpanels• IndividualizedattentionfromaGEMSstaffmember

Tobeeligible,youmust:

1. Beanincomingfirstyearstudentandhavesubmittedyourenrollmentdeposit2. Haveanexpressedinterestinmath,scienceortechnology3. Takeatleastonemathorsciencecourseeachsemesterduringyourfirstyear

FormoreinformationvisittheGEMSwebsiteorpleasecontactgems@agnesscott.eduwithquestions

HOUSINGSELECTIONHousing Selection is a structuredprocess to ensure students are placed in on-campus housing in themostobjectivewaypossible.AgnesScottoffersavarietyofhousingoptionsandemphasizespersonalchoiceinourassignmentprocess.TheHousingSelectionprocessistailoredtotheneedsoftheresidentialcommunityandissharedwith residents intending to return tocampushousing for thenextacademicyear.Theprocessgivesampletimetodeterminetheirpreferredlivingoptionandpotentialroommatesforthenextyear.TheOfficeofResidenceLifeencouragesstudentstoexplorethediverseoptionsavailable. Allstudentsparticipating inthehousingselectionprocessMUSTbepre-registeredfortheupcomingFallsemesterandstudentaccountsingoodstanding(NOholds,delinquent/missedpayments).HousingSelectionInstructions1. Decideyourfirstchoicelivingarrangement:

• Singleroom-RebekahHall(limited)• Singleroom-InmanHall(limited)• Doubleroom-RebekahHall• Doubleroom-InmanHall

• 4personSuite-CampbellHall• DoubleApartment-AveryGlen• TripleApartment-AveryGlen• QuadApartment-AveryGlen

Note:TheLLCselectionprocessiscompletedpriortotheformalHousingSelectionprocess.

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2. Completeanonlineballotincludebothyouandyourroommate’sname,IDnumber,emailaddress,contactnumber, andpoints basedon class year. Incomplete ballotswill not be accepted. Please submitONLYONEballotperroommategroup.

3. The order of Housing Selection is points-based. Priority will be given to those ballots with the highest

numberofpoints. Studentswill receive theallottedpointsbasedonverifiedcredits/classifications fromtheOfficeoftheRegistrar.

• Risingsophomore-2points• Risingjunior-3points• Risingsenior-4points

4. CompleteandsubmitONEballotforallroommatesbytheduedateadvertisedforthatspecificballot.

• Housing selection does not happen on one night. It is broken up intomultiple nights, allowingstudents time todetermineanewplan if theydidnot receive their first choice.Becauseof this,eachtypeofballot(single,double,apartment,etc.)hasadifferentduedate.

5. CheckyourAgnesScottemailforacopyofyourballot.

• Each roommatewill receive an email copy of the ballot. Check the ballot tomake sure that allinformationisaccurate.

6. ResidenceLifewillreviewallballotsandcontactyouifanydiscrepanciesarise.7. StudentsthenparticipateinHousingSelectionNight.

• CometotheHousingSelectionnightforthetypeofhousingforwhichyouhavesubmittedaballottoselectyourroom.Prioritywillbegiventothoseballotswiththehighestnumberofpoints.

• Proxy:Ifyouoryourroommatecannotattendhousingselection,pleaseindicateaproxyonyourhousingballot

• Ifyourballotwasnotselectedforyour firstchoicehousingoption,submitanotherballotandtryagain!

OpenHouse Toprovide studentsopportunities to learnmoreabout room typesand facilities inour residencehalls, theOfficeofResidenceLifesponsorsanopenhouseinallresidencehalls,onceannually.Residentassistantsguidetours and answer questions. Look out for advertisements for the date and time of this event each springsemester.PairFair Finding a roommate can be difficult. Each spring, the Office of Residence Life hosts a “Pair Fair” whereresidentslookingforaroommatecanmeetotherresidentsinthesameposition.ResidenceLifestaffstarttheeventoffwithsomeicebreakeractivitiesandthenallowstudentstomeetandmingleontheirown.

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RESIDENCELIFEREGULATIONSANDPOLICIESInaccordancewithAgnesScott’sdesiretoencourageandrecognizeindividualmaturityandresponsibility,itisexpected that students will conduct themselves with propriety and exercise good judgment so that theirbehaviorwillbringcreditbothuponthemselvesandthecollege.Ifastudent’sconductindicatestheyarenotincompliancewiththeidealsandstandardsofthecollege’sResidenceLifepoliciesorisnotmatureenoughtoresideoncampus,theDeanofStudentsmayterminatetheirstudent’sresidentstatus.TheOfficeofResidenceLifeand/ortheOfficeoftheDeanofStudentsreservestherighttocontactaresident's identifiedpersonofcontact, should the resident commit a serious infraction or is deemed incapable of living in residence forreasonsthatmaydisrupttheresidentialcommunity.SmokingPolicy Agnes Scott College recognizes the serious health implications of both direct use of tobacco products andindirectexposuretotheuseoftobaccoproducts,alongwithhazardsassociatedwithenvironmentaltobaccosmoke.InordertocreateanatmosphereconsistentwithAgnesScott’smissionandcommitmentstoimprovethe health and wellness of members of the Agnes Scott community and the environment, Agnes Scottprohibitstheuseorsaleoftobaccoproductsonitsmaincampus.This policy covers all tobacco products including smoking devices that use tobacco, such as hookahs orelectroniccigarettesandappliestostudents,employeesandvisitors.UseoftobaccoproductsinanyfacilityonAgnes Scott main campus is always prohibited, including any interior space rented or leased by outsideentities. Use of tobacco products is prohibited in any college office located in a college-owned building.Outdooruseoftobaccoproducts isprohibitedonallgroundsorpropertyownedorwholly leasedbyAgnesScott.UseoftobaccoproductsisprohibitedinallvehicleswhileonAgnesScottproperty.DrugPolicy InaccordancewithAgnesScott’scommitmenttoacademicexcellenceandthebeliefthatmind-alteringdrugsmayleadtoimpairedjudgmentandreducedachievement,thepossessionand/oruseofillegaldrugsand/ordrugparaphernaliaisprohibitedoncampus.Any student engaged or attempting to engage in the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, dispersing,possession of a drug or drug paraphernalia, purchase (exchange ofmoney or other goods and/or services,whether received or not) or use of controlled substances by any means whatsoever, will be subject tosuspension or dismissal, the terms of which will be recommended by Honor Court to the Judicial ReviewCommittee(StudentHandbook,p.76)AlcoholPolicyAlcoholicbeveragesarerestrictedontheAgnesScottcampusincompliancewithGeorgiaandDecaturlaws.Theselawsareasfollows:

Georgia-Thelegalageforpurchasingandpossessingalcoholicbeveragesis21.Itisagainstthelawtoeither sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to anyoneunder the legal age. It is illegal to appear in anintoxicatedconditionortoevidenceboisterousorvulgarbehavioronanypublicstreetorinanypublicplace, in any private residence other than one’s own or in anymode of transportation. Bottles of

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alcoholwithbroken seals cannotbe kept in cars. It is illegal tomisrepresent age in anymanner forobtainingalcohol.

Decatur-Itisunlawfultodrinkalcoholicbeveragesinautomobiles—parkedormoving—onthestreets,highwaysoralleysofthecity.Itisunlawfultocarryanytypeofopenliquorcontainersinpublic.

Agnes Scott College - Alcohol is restricted to campus-wide social functions or parties held indesignatedareasandmustbeapprovedbytheDeanofStudentsOfficeandtodesignatedareaswithinthe residence halls. Parties must be registered with the Residence Life Office ONLY Avery GlenApartmentsandLiving-LearningCommunityHousesarepermittedtohavesocialgatherings.

Visitation/GuestsAgnesScottstudentsareresponsiblefortheconductandbehavioroftheirguests.AllresidentialguestsmustabidebyAgnes Scott’s policieswith regard to alcohol, drugs, fire drills, quiet hours, etc. It is the student’sresponsibility to informtheirguestsof thesepoliciesandtoensuretheirobservance.Guestsaredefinedasindividualswhoarenotcurrently living inAgnesScotthousing.PublicSafetyOfficers,EmergencyPersonnel,DivisionofStudentAffairsstaff,andFacilitiesstaffwhoneedaccesstotheresidentialfacilitiesnotconsideredguests.Outside contractorsmusthave identificationandbeaccompaniedbyanAgnes Scott staffmember.Violationofcollegepolicywillresult inaJudicialBoardorHonorCourtcaseanddependingontheviolationthepossibleinvolvementoftheDeanofStudentsandDepartmentofPublicSafety.Visitation in the residence halls is only available when residence halls are officially open for all students;visitors are not allowed during college breaks (Thanksgiving,winter, spring, and summer breaks). Studentsreturningearlyor stayingon campusduring collegebreaksmustwaituntil housingofficiallyopens tohaveguests. Students are allowed to have visitors during the final examperiod. Students and their guestsmustabidebythe24-hourquietrulesduringthattime.Studentsmustalsoberespectfuloftheirroommate(s)andhousemate(s)whenhavingguestsduringthefinalexamperiod.

First-YearVisitationHoursMonday-Thursday:noon-midnightNoononFriday-MidnightonSunday

Upper-ClassVisitationHours24hourvisitation,7daysaweek

GeneralVisitationRules • Visitationmustneverinterferewitharoommate’srighttofreeaccesstotheirroomatalltimes.Visitation

by guests and other students must be in accordance with the Roommate Agreement established byroommatesand reviewedbydesignated residencehall staff. Roommatesmustnotbedeprivedof theirdesiredrighttoprivacy,studytimeorsleepbecauseoftheguest.

• Studentsmayhavenomorethanthreeguestsatonetimeandonlytwomayremainovernight.• Noguestmaycomeintoaresidencehallunescorted.Studentsmustaccompanytheirguestswhileinthe

residencehall.Noguestmayenterand/or remain ina roomwithoutanAgnesScott student.Allguestsvisitingresidencehallfloorsmustbesignedinatthedoorofthestudent’sRA.Ifastudenthasmorethanoneguestsandmustescortoneguestsomewhere(e.g.bathroom),thentheotherguest(s)mustgowiththestudentandfirstguestunlessanotherstudentagreestotakeonfullresponsibilityfortheremainingguests(s).

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• Allguestsshouldbeescortedatalltimes.Residentsshouldbeawarethatmaleguestsmustbeescortedontotheresidentialfloors.Residentsshouldbepreparedforguestsduringvisitationhours.Facilitiesandcontractedemployeeswillannouncethemselvesuponenteringthefloor.

• Studentsmaynotsigninguestsinanother'sstudent’sname.Astudentmay,however,signintheguestsofanother student under their own name,whichmeans they assume any and all responsibility for thoseguestsastheirown.

• Saying“Guestson theHall” isnotmandatory,but shouldbe said to indicate that there isaguest, staffmemberorcontractoronthefloor.Thisshouldbesaidimmediatelyuponenteringahallwayandpriortopassingbyarestroom,shower,orcommonarea.

• GuestsmayvisitinresidencehalllobbiesoutsideofvisitationhoursbutmustbeescortedatalltimesbyanAgnesScottstudentwhoiswillingtotakeresponsibilityfortheguest’sactions.Lobbiesareavailableforentertainingguestsandmaynotbeusedasovernightaccommodationsoraplacetosleep;wheninthelobby,guestmustbeawake.

• Guestsmayvisitthesatellitecomputercentersintheresidencehalls;thismustbenotedwhenaguestsissigned in. Guest must be accompanied by their Agnes Scott host when visiting the satellite computercenters.AgnesScottstudentshavepriorityoverguestsforuseofcomputersincenters.

• Mealsforguestsinthedininghall,MolliesandBlackCatCafe’mustbepurchased.• StudentswithprospectivestudentsasguestsareaskedtoconsultwithAdmissioninadvance.• Guestsunderage16whoareaccompaniedbyaparentorguardianmustbeapprovedbytheDirectorof

Residence Life with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice before the guest’s arrival. For the sake of otherresidents and the safety of children, the college does not permit babysitting in college housing for anyreason(thisincludessiblings).

• ViolationsoftheGuestPolicywillresultinaJudicialBoardCase.OvernightGuests • Theabovegeneralrulescontinuetoapplytoovernightguests.• Guestsareconsideredovernightiftheyareintheresidencehallsduringthehoursofmidnightto6:00a.m.• Anystudentwhowishestohaveaguestsstayoncampusmorethanthreenightsinatwo-weekperiodor

threeconsecutivenightsmustreceivepermissionfromtheOfficeofResidenceLife.• Malesmustusethemaleorgender-neutralrestroominthelobbyandmustbeaccompaniedtothelobby

bytheirAgnesScotthost.MaleshowersareavailableonthegroundflooroftheAlstonCampusCenterorinWoodruffPhysicalActivitiesBuilding.

• First-yearstudentsmustsignintheirovernightguestswiththeRAonDuty.• ViolationsoftheOvernightGuestPolicywillresultinaJudicialBoardCase.

GENERALRESIDENCEHALLREGULATIONSElectricalAppliances• Nochangesoradditionsmaybemadeinthewiringorelectricalfixturesinanyroomwithoutapproval

fromthecollegeelectrician.Careshouldbetakennottooverloadtheexistingcircuits.• Noextensioncordsmaybeusedfromthehallwayplugsintotherooms.• Electricalappliances,suchashotplates,microwaves,toastersandirons,aretobeusedonlyintheplaces

especiallyequippedanddesignatedfortheiruseineachresidencehall(kitchens,lounges,lobbyareas,

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etc.)Electricalappliancesarenottobeusedinrooms.UseofelectricalappliancesintheroomswillresultinaJudicialBoardCase.

• Eachroomisallowedonemini-refrigeratornolargerthan2.7cu/ftandusingnomorethan1.5ampsofelectricity.

FireProtection

• Studentsmay not start any fire in or near the residence halls. The use of candles, incense, and othercombustible materials is not allowed in any college housing units. The Department of Public Safety incooperationwiththeResidenceLifeStaffconductsfiredrillsthroughouttheyear.

• RingingthefirealarmsintheresidencehallsexceptincaseofactualfireisaseriouslegaloffenseandwillresultinaJudicialBoardcase.

• FailuretovacatethebuildingduringanalarmisaseriousoffenseandwillresultinaJudicialBoardcase.

MandatoryResidenceHallMeetings Residence hall and floor meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester as deemed necessary byresidence life staff. Each residential student is required to attend. If a studentmustmiss a residence hallmeeting,theymaybeexcusedbytheirresidentassistantorGraduateAssistantwithatleast24-hours’noticebefore the scheduled meeting. Students who miss called meetings are still accountable for informationcoveredduring thesemeetings.Blatantdisregardand failure to attendmandatorymeetingswill result in aJudicialBoardcase.StudentswhofailedtoattendtwomeetingswillbesenttotheJudicialBoard.Pets

• In all residence halls, includingAveryGlen, students are not allowed to have any pets other than non-carnivorousfish.Thelargestacceptableaquarium/fishtanksizeis10gallons.Studentsareresponsibleforthecare,cleaningandupkeepoftheirfishandfishtank.Failuretomaintainsanitaryconditionscanresultinanoticetoremovetheaquarium.

• This“petpolicy” includespet-sittingforanyanimalsotherthanfish inallcollegehousing.Studentswithfishmustmakethenecessarycarearrangementspriortotheschoolbreaks.Students innon-designatedbreakhousingwillnotbeallowedtoreturnduringthebreaktoprovidecare.

• Violationsof thenopetspolicyaresubject topenaltiesbyJudicialBoard includingremovalorbanfromAvery Glen, a fine, community service, and/or last pick for following-year housing depending upon theseverityofthe incidentandappropriatenessofthepenalties.StudentswhohavepetsatAveryGlenwillautomatically be chargedpet cleaning fees andodor removal feeswhich cost is subject to assessment.Additionalchargesmayoccurifthepetcausesdamagetocollegeproperty.

• ThenopetspolicydoesnotapplytoADA-approvedserviceanimals.EmotionalSupportAnimals(ESAs) AssistanceAnimals(oftenreferredtoasEmotionalSupportAnimals)arepermittedinon-campusresidentialhousing as a reasonable accommodation. Residentsmustmeet the criteria for approval and complete theprocedureforrequestinghousingaccommodationsviatheOfficeofAccessibleEducation.IfapprovedbytheAccommodationsCommitteeandtheresidentisassignedtoasharedspace,roommate(s)mustagreetotheanimalbeinghousedintheroom/apartmentbysigningaRoommate/SuitemateAcknowledgement.Acontract

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detailingownerresponsibilityandrequirementsissignedbytheownerandtheResidenceLifestaffmemberwhooverseeshousinguponreceiptofvalidhealth/vaccinationdocuments.Theapprovedanimalmustremainintheconfinesoftheroom/suiteoftheowner.Morefrequenthealthandsafetychecksmaytakeplaceduetothepresenceoftheanimal.ServiceAnimals “ServiceAnimals”aredogsthatareindividuallytrainedtodoworkorperformtasksforanindividualwithadisability.Serviceanimalsarepermittednearlyeverywhereoncampus.Whereitisnotreadilyapparentthatan animal is a service animal as defined by the ADA, the Collegemay askwhether the animal is requiredbecauseofadisability,andwhatworkortasktheanimalhasbeentrainedtoperform.Animalswhosesolefunctionistoprovidecomfortoremotionalsupportdonotqualifyasserviceanimals.QuietHours • Inordertoprovideanenvironmentthatisconducivetosleepingandstudying,quiethourswillbe

maintainedSunday-Thursdayfrom7:00p.m.till7:00am;FridayandSaturdaymidnighttill10:00am.Thesetimeswillbeextendedduringfinalexamperiods.

• Allresidentsarerequiredtorespecttheirneighborsbymaintaining24-hourcourtesyhours.• IfastudentisdisturbingothersduringthequiethourstheywillreceiveawarningfromResidenceLife

staff.PersistentnoisewillbecomeaJudicialBoardcase.• Duringreadingdaysandfinalexams,24-hourquiethoursareenforcedinallon-campushousingincluding

theLiving-LearningCommunityHousesandAveryGlenapartments.SigningIn/OutforFirst-YearStudents Regulationsconcerningsigninginandoutareforthesafetyofstudents,whoareencouragedtoalwaysleaveinformationastotheirwhereabouts. Inordertosecurethesafetyofthestudentandencourageasenseofcommunityresponsibility,amandatorysign-outprocedureisineffectforallfirst-yearstudentsuntilBlackCatWeekoftheirfirstsemester.First-yearstudentsplanningtobeoffcampusafter8p.m.areexpectedtosignoutandsigninaccordingtothefollowingprocedure:• Thestudentmust signouton theofficial format theirRA’sdoor, including theirname,destinationand

expectedtimeofreturn.• Uponreturningtocampus,thestudentmustsignbackinonthesameform.• Studentssettheirowncurfewsandareexpectedtoadheretothemresponsiblyasamatterofcourtesyto

theirfellowresidents.AllresidentsareencouragedtoreturntocampusbymidnightonweekdaysinordertobettermeettherigorousacademicdemandsofAgnesScottaswellastoensuretheirsafety.

RESIDENTIALFACILITIESPOLICIESEach residence hall room is inspected prior to move- in by the Residence Life staff and aroomconditionformiscompleted.Uponmove-in,aroominventoryformissignedbythestudent(s)livingintheroom.Eachresidentisresponsiblefortheconditionoftheirassignedresidentialspace.Roomsarenottobealteredsubstantiallybysuchmeansaspaintingthewalls.Furniture isnottoberemovedfromtheroom

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underanycircumstances. Intheevent furnitureneedsrepair,aworkorder is tobesubmittedtoResidenceLifeandthefurnitureshouldnotberemovedfromtheroom.Theroomwillbeinspectedupondeparturetoassurethatallthefurnitureisinplaceandthattrashispickedup.Thestudentwillbeheldresponsibleforanydamages beyond normal wear and tear. Students will also be charged for excessive cleaning necessary toreturntheroomnormalcondition.Responsibilityforallitemsissharedjointlyforrooms/apartmentsinwhichmorethanonestudentlives.ThefollowingitemsareconsideredwhenevaluatingALLresidentialfacilitiesforexcessivewearandtear:

• Alloriginalfurniturepresentandaccountedforintheroom;thisincludestheappropriatenumberofbeds(andbedparts),dressers,desks,chairs,bookshelves,mirrors,wastebaskets,etc.Studentsarenotpermittedtolofttheirownbeds.Thisistopreventphysicalharm.

• Roomaccessories:doorandlock,ceilinglight,switches,outlets,windowscreens,blinds,etc.• Roomitself:walls,floor,windowpanes,ceilings,etc.Studentswillalsoberesponsibleforallitems

contained within the Residence Hall Contract, which they will sign upon checking into theirassignedhousing.Whenandwhereithasbeendeemedtherehasbeendamagetocollegefacilitiesand/orproperty,afinewillbeassessedandplacedontheappropriatestudentaccounts.

�PropertyforCommunityUse Students share equally with other hall, house or apartment residents the expense of repair and/orreplacementofanycollegepropertyincommonareas(e.g.,bathrooms,lobbyareas,lounges,stairwells,etc.)ofthehallwhenthecollegedeterminesthatitisunabletofixliabilityforsuchexpensesuponanindividual.Whenandwhereithasbeendeemedtherehasbeendamagetocollegefacilitiesand/orproperty,afinewillbeassessedandplacedontheappropriatestudentaccounts.ThermostatsinOlderResidenceHalls RoomsinInmanHallarenotequippedwithstudentaccessibletemperaturecontrol.Studentsselectingroomsin this building are subject to the dates chosen by theOffice of FacilitiesManagement and Residence Lifewhichcollaborativelydeterminewhentheheatingand/orcoolingsystemwillbeactivated.RepairsandImprovementstoFacilities Therewillbenoroomchargeadjustmentorothercompensationmadeforinconvenienceordiscomfortasaresultofthecollegemakingrepairsand/orimprovementtofacilitiesortemporaryserviceoutages,providedsuchoccurrencesareremediedwithinareasonableamountof timeandwithminimal inconveniencetothestudent(s)involved.Storage On-campusstorage forstudents’personalproperty isnotavailable. It is theresponsibilityof thestudent tomakeanynecessaryarrangementsforstorage.Personalitemsleftbehindwillbediscarded.KeyPolicy Atthebeginningof theyear,studentsare issuedkeys to their respectiveresidencehalls (exteriordoorandinteriorroomkeys).Allresidencehallexteriordoors(withtheexceptionofCampbellHallwhichisopenduringcollege business hours) are locked 24 hours a day. Students in Campbell, LLCs, Rebekah,Walters and, and

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WinshipHalls,aregivenIDaccessforexteriordoorsinlieuofakey.StudentsareaskednottoattachtheirkeystoanythingthatlinksthemtoAgnesScott.StudentsarenottoletANYONEintotheresidentialfacilitiesexceptotherknownresidentsortheirpersonalguests.AgnesScottemployeeswillbeinuniformorwillhaveAgnesScottidentificationwhenworkingintheresidencehalls.Othervendorswillwearabadge,whichtheymustsignforattheDepartmentofPublicSafety.IfyouseeanindividualwhoisnotinuniformorwithoutvalidIDorwearingabadge,contacttheDepartmentofPublicSafetyimmediatelyat404.471.6400.ResidentialstudentsarenottolendtheirresidencehallkeysorIDtoANYONEforanyreason.It is theresponsibilityofeachstudent tomaintain their roomkeysuntil finaldeparture fromtheirassignedresidential facility. Keys are not to be duplicated for any reason; this includes keys issued to Avery Glenresidents. The room and building keys must be returned to the Office of Residence Life prior to leavingcampus.FailuretodosowillresultinaJudicialBoardcase.Ifastudent’skeyislostorstolen,theyshouldreportitIMMEDIATELYtotheOfficeofResidenceLifeduringregularweekdaybusinesshours(Monday–Friday,8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.)ortotheirresidentassistantafterbusinesshoursandontheweekend.Afeeof$25willbeassessedtoanystudentlockedoutoftheirroomoncampusmorethantwiceanda$25feewillbeassessedeachtimeastudentislockedoutofAveryGlen.Lostresidencehallexteriordoorkeyswillbereplacedfora$50fee.Lostroomkeyswillbeassessedat$25replacementfee.AveryGlenkeyandgatecardreplacementcost$25and$50respectively.If a student is lockedout of their residencehall and/or roomduring regularweekdaybusiness hours, theyshouldgototheOfficeofResidenceLife (groundfloorofWinship)ortheAveryGlenLeasingOffice.Duringeveningorweekendhours thestudentsshouldcontact theRAonDuty forassistance. Ifallattempts fail togain access by the aforementioned methods, the Department of Public Safety may be contacted forassistance.Ifavailable,apublicsafetyofficerwillthenletthestudentintotheirresidencehalland/orroom.Please note that an officer may not be readily available at the time of a reported lockout and thereforestudentsshouldanticipateapossibleextendedwait.Afeeof$10($25inAveryGlen)willbeassessedtoanystudentlockedoutoftheirroommorethantwotimesinasemester.Attheendofthefallsemester,studentsaretoreturntheirkeyasdirectedincheck-outinstructionssharedbyResidenceLife.ExceptionstothiswillbestudentswhohavebeenapprovedforWinterBreakhousing.Followinga schoolbreakorat thebeginningofa semester, students shouldnot seekadmittance into theirresidencehallsuntilthedesignatedadmittancedateandtime.ExteriordoorstoallresidentialareasincludingAveryGlenarerenderedinoperablewithstudentkeystolimitaccessduringbreaks.

ROOMMATESANDROOMCHANGEPOLICIESRoommateSelectionforFirst-YearStudents Incomingfirst-yearstudentshavetheoptiontoselecttheirownroommateorbematchedbytheOfficeofResidence Life. Students interested in selecting their own roommatemay do so through the Please Don’tSnore(PDS)website.ThisprocessoccurstypicallyoccursinJune.IncomingstudentswillreceivetheirPDSlogininformationafter completing their Enrolled Student FormandEntranceHealthRequirements. ThroughPDS

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students createaprofile including their interests, livinghabits,photo,and roommatepreferences.ThePDSprogramwillthenfindthemost“compatible”roommatesbasedontheprofiles.Studentsarenotrestrictedtotheir “matches” but the options generated are typically a good place to start. Incoming studentsmay alsobrowse other profiles on the site and message other students they may be interested in living with. If astudentdoesnot findamatch, that isperfectly fineaswell.TheOfficeofResidenceLifestaffwillmanuallyassignstudentsbasedontheirsubmittedPDSprofiles.Officialhousingassignmentswillbesharedviaemailinmid-July.RoomChangePolicy Residents who wish to change rooms are required to comply with established room change policies andprocedures.ResidentsareallowedonlyoneroomchangepersemesterunlessthestudentisrequiredtomovebyrequestoftheDeanofStudents,and/ortheOfficeofResidenceLife.Therewillbenoroomchangesforthefirsttwoweeksofthefallsemester.Duringspringsemesters,roomchangeswillnottakeplaceduringthefirsttwoweeks.Duringthatperiodofthespringsemester,PairFairsandafreeroomchangeopportunitywillbeaffordedresidentswithoutroommates.Anystudentrequestingaroomchangeafterthefirsttwoweeksofthesemesterwillbeassessedafeeof$50tooffsetanyexpensescausedduringtheroomchangeprocess.Duringsemesters, room changes will be made after other solutions, such as roommate mediation have beenexhaustedand/oratthediscretionoftheDirectorofResidenceLife.Withanyroomchange,aRoomChangeFormisREQUIREDandissuedbytheAssistantDirectorofResidenceLifewhowillstatethedeadlineforthecompletionofthemove.Ifthemovetakeslongerthaninitiallyagreed,afeeof$20peradditionaldaywillbechargedunlessthereisavalidreasonthemovecouldnotbecompleted.ResidentAssistantswillcheckandsignoffontheconditionsoftheroomtobevacatedaswellasthestateofthenewspacetobeoccupied.Damages,ifany,willbedocumentedandassociatedfeesassessed.ResidenceVacancies Whenvacanciesoccur,thecollegereservestherighttoshowvacantspacesandassignnewoccupantsatanytimetofillthevacancies.Residentsoccupyingadoubleroomaloneorresidinginanapartmentwithanopenspaceshouldalwayshavetheirroom/apartmentinaconditionthatallowsastudenttomoveinimmediatelyand feelcomfortableandwelcomed.Residents inadouble roomare tooccupyone-halfof theroomspaceonly.Residentsareassignedonesetofcompletefurniture.TheOfficeofResidenceLifereservestherighttoremoveanyadditionalsetoffurniture.Toensurelivingwithsomeonefamiliar,aresidentshouldtrytofindafriendoracquaintancetofill thevacancy.Refusalofanewroommatewillresult inadditionalroomchargesbasedonthetypeofroombeingoccupied.Anewroommatemaybeassignedanytimeduringthesemesterorattheendofthesemester.Residentswithvacanciesshouldleaveforwinterbreakanticipatingthepossibilityof a new roommate when they return in January if one has not been mutually chosen. There may beemergency housing situations that occur, and a roommate may be assigned with no prior notice. Whenpossible, the resident occupying the room/apartment during the semester will receive a notice that aroommatewillbearrivingwithin24hours.TheOfficeofResidenceLifereservestherighttoassignastudenttoaroomunderthe24-hournotificationpolicy.Inthoseinstances,thestudentwillreceiveanemail,phonecalland/orwrittennoticeimmediately.

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ConsolidationofHousingVacanciesandAdditionalHousingFees Students residing alone in a double room in the residence halls will be asked to consolidatewith anotherstudentlivinginadoubleroom.Studentswhowishtoremainintheircurrentaccommodationsandnothavearoommatewillpayanadditional charge tokeep their roomasa single (rateswillbe listedon theOfficeofResidenceLifewebsite).Studentselectingto live intheAveryGlenApartmentsmustclearlyunderstandthattheOfficeofResidenceLife reserves the right to reassign students in theAveryGlenApartments for thepurposeof consolidation.Residents inanapartmentwithavacancywillbegivenanopportunitytofill theapartmentwithamutuallyrequestedroommatepriortobeingassignedanewroommatebytheOfficeofResidenceLife.Residentswhorefuse to consolidate and lack themaximumoccupancy in the apartmentsmay be charged for the vacantspacebasedonthetypeofapartmentandcurrentrate.Buy-outsandsingleroomsarenotavailableduringtimesofpeakhousingdemandorstudentneeds.IftheBUY-OUToptionisavailable,thebuy-outchargewillbedividedequallyamongapartmentoccupantsandwillbechargedtotheiraccounttobepaidimmediately.SpecialMedicalHousingandMealPlanRequests Studentsseekingsuitablefurnishingsoraccommodationsduetomedical,psychological,and/orhealthrelatedconditions should contact the Office of Accessible Education. Residential accommodations and changes tomealplanswillonlybegrantedbasedonmedicalneed,notpreferences. TheAccommodationsCommitteecomprisedofstafffromtheWellnessCenter,theOfficeofAccessibleEducation,andtheOfficeofResidenceLifewillreviewtherequestandcontactthestudentwithapprovedaccommodations.

PARTYREGISTRATIONPOLICYResidentsmayhavesocialgatherings intheir livingspaceswithincertainguidelines.Duetobuilding layoutsand size of spaces, gatheringswith alcohol are permitted only in theWest College Avenue Living LearningCommunitiesorAveryGlenApartments.Partiesaredescribedaseventsaspremeditatedgatheringswitheightormorepeoplewherealcoholisbeingconsumedand/ornoiselevelsareabnormallyhigh.AspontaneousorunplannedeventcanalsobeconsideredapartyifitmeetsthecriteriaaboveorasdeterminedbyResidenceLifestaffmembersorothercampusadministrators.To ensure student safety and to ensure that guests comply with Agnes Scott Residence Life policies, werequire that parties be registered at least five business days in advance of the event with the Office ofResidenceLife.Amandatorymeetingbetweenallapartment/houseresidentsandGraduateAssistantand/orotherResidenceLifeprofessionalstaffwillbescheduledasapre-conditionofapproval.Iftherequestingapartment/househaspreviously submitted a party registration form, attended themandatorymeeting, and hosted a successfulevent(withoutpublicsafetyorresidencelifestaffintervention),thenthedesignatedhostoftheeventwillbetheonlyrequiredperson(s)toattendtheregistrationmeetingperevent.

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PublicsafetyandResidenceLifeon-callstaffwillbenotifiedoncearegistrationformissubmittedandoncethe registered party is approved. All of the residents living in the apartment/house will be contacted andnotifiedofthepartyregistrationapproval.ThepartyregistrationformdoesNOTguaranteeapproval.Individuals inLiving-LearningCommunitiesandAveryGlenApartmentshostinganeventare responsible forensuringcompliancewithcollegepoliciesandstateandlocallaws.Individualswhoviolatethesepoliciesaresubjecttodisciplinaryactionsbythecollege,bythestateofGeorgia,andbythecityofDecatur.

• Agnes Scott prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol bystudents, studentorganizations, facultyorstaffon itspropertyaspartofanycollege-sponsoredactivities.

• Studentswhoareage21oroldermayconsumealcoholatregisteredandapproved“BYO”(bringyourown)eventsor specialeventsapproved for servingalcoholoncampusandduring the timeapprovedfortheevent.

• Intoxicationisprohibited.• Food and nonalcoholic beverages must be available at any BYO event or campus event where

alcoholicbeveragesareserved.• Thedistributionofalcoholtounderageindividualsisprohibited.• ThesaleofalcoholicbeveragesatanyAveryGlen/Living-LearningCommunitieseventisprohibited.• Theuseofpuregrainalcoholandkegsareprohibited.• Devicesdesignedfortherapidconsumptionofalcoholareprohibited.• Participationindrinkinggamesisprohibited.

Anystudentorgroupsofstudentswhohostaneventareexpectedtofollowthestandardsbelow.Failuretoabidebystandardsmayresultindisciplinaryactionforsomeorallresidentsofthehouse/apartmentaswellasguests.

• Thefunctionwillendnolaterthan2am.Quiethoursbeginattwelvemidnight.Allpartynoisemustceasebymidnight.Ifthereisacomplaintofnoiseatanytimeduringtheparty,thepartywillceaseandtheattendeesmustdisperse.AtthediscretionofaresidentialstaffmemberoranAgnesScottPublicSafetyOfficerthepartywillceaseandattendeesmustdisperse.

• Ifthepartyspillsoutintotheareasurroundingtheapartment/house,thepartywillceaseuponthedirectionofresidentialstafforpublicsafety.Residenthostsareresponsibleforthebreak-upandcontroloftheparty.

• Cost of anydamage that occurs in or around theparty area is the responsibility of the residenthost(s). The resident host(s) will be charged for any extra custodial services that are neededbecauseoftheparty.

• Theresidenthostswillcleanthearea(insideandoutsideofthehouse/apartment)anddisposeoftrashimmediatelyafterthefunction.

• Only persons 21 years of age or older may consume or possess alcohol. Resident hosts areresponsibleforthispolicythroughoutthedurationoftheparty.

• AlistofallregisteredeventswillbegiventotheDepartmentofPublicSafetyandresidentialstaff.• EventsmayonlyberegisteredonFridayandSaturdaynights.Nopartieswillberegisteredduring

finals,readingdays,orothertimeswhenclassesarenotinsession.• Thepartyregistrationmustbecompletedandsubmittedusingtheregistration linkno later than

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INSPECTIONSANDSEARCHESTheCollegereservestherighttoenteraresident’sroomatanytimetodeterminecompliancewithallsafetyandhealthregulationsandprovisionsofpubliclaw,Collegeregulations,andResidenceLifepolicies,toprovidecleaningormaintenanceworkorconductaninventoryofuniversityproperty.Advancenoticeoftheseinspectionswillnormallybegiven.Studentswhoseroomsaredeemed“unsanitaryorahealthhazard”willbegiven24hourstocorrectthesituationorbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.Aroommayalsobeenteredifthereisanindicationofimminentdangertolife,health,orproperty.HealthandSafetyInspections Inordertoadequatelymaintaintheresidentialfacilities,healthandsafetyinspectionsareconductedtoensureacleanenvironmentandthatnopolicyviolationsareoccurring.Youhavetherighttoexpectanenvironmentthatisconducivetostudy,sleep,andsocialization.ManydiverseindividualscomprisetheresidentialcommunityatAgnesScott.Asaresultofthissharedenvironment,itisnecessaryfortheCollegetohavepoliciesandproceduresinplacethatserveasstandardsforallresidents’behaviors.Thesepoliciesarenotmeanttohinderthestudentbuttoprotectindividualandcommunityrights.RoomSearches TheCollegereservestherighttoenterastudent’sroomforinspectionorrepair,disciplinarypurposesorwheneverthereisareasonablecausetosuspectviolationsofCollegeandResidenceLifepolicies.Collegepersonnelwillenterastudent’sroomifthereisastrongsuspicionofillegaldrugactivityandtheDepartmentofPublicSafetywillbecontacted.Theresidentwhoseroom/belongingsarebeingsearchedshallbepresentwheneverpossible,howeveradministrativesearchesmaytakeplacewithoutaroom’soccupant(s)beingpresent.

PROHIBITEDITEMS/BEHAVIORSINRESIDENTIALFACILITIESTo ensure that the residence halls, houses, and apartments remain a place where every student can becomfortableandsafe,andcanbenefitgreatlyfromthecommunitylivingexperience,theOfficeofResidenceLifehasdevelopedspecificresidencehallpolicies.The listprovidedbelow isdesignedtoaddresssomeof themost frequentlyaskedabout topics. It isbynomeans exhaustive. Residents should remember they are responsible for all the policies and regulations asoutlinedintheGeneralResidenceLifeRegulationssectionoftheStudentHandbook.Thefollowingitemsareprohibitedinresidencehallsbecausetheyposeafireand/orsafetyhazardorinfringeontherightsofothers:

• Bicycles-parkedinahallway,stairwell,ortheentrancetoaresidencehall;willberemovedfromtheselocationsbyPublicSafetyorOfficeofFacilitiesstaff.

• Candles/Incense - lit or unlit or halogen torch lamp. Candles for religious or ceremonialcelebrationsarenotpermitted.

• Ceilingfans

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• Combustible engines andmaterials - includingmotorcycles,mopeds, ATVs, grills and petroleumproductsstoredwithintheresidencehallsorstairwells.

• Electricalappliances-including,butnotlimitedtomicrowaves,toasters,toasterovens,hotpots,oilpopcornpoppers,windowairconditionersandindoorgrills.

• Extension cords -which are not UL-approved. Students are advised to usemulti-outlet “powerstrips”ordeviceswithpowersurgeprotectors.

• Fireworks-includingbutnotlimitedtofirecrackers,sparklers,orotherexplosives• Halogentorchlamps• Lounge/public furniture -moved from thecommonareas intoan individual student room,other

commonspaces,oroutofthebuilding• Openflames-includingbutnotlimitedtocandlesorincense• Pets -ofanykind,even forvisits, includingbirdsandreptiles. Theonlypetspermittedarenon-

carnivorousfishinanaquariumnotexceeding10gallons.• Possessinganydrugoralcoholparaphernalia-includingabong,funnel,etc.• Waterbeds• Weapons-includingfirearms,ammunition,andhuntingequipment

Thefollowingactionsareprohibited intheresidencehallsbecausetheyposeafireand/orsafetyhazardorinfringeontherightsofothers:

• Blocking-hallways,stairwells,andfireescapesinanyway.• Failuretocomply-withthehealthandsafetystandardsofCollege,municipal,andstateauthorities

orwiththeprovisionsoftheHousingContract• Failuretocomply-withvisitationprotocol• Failuretoproperlydisposeoftrash• Failuretorecycle-glass,paper,andaluminumcans• Failuretovacate-one’sroomorbuildingduringafirealarm• Fire safety equipment - tampering with fire safety equipment, including fire alarms, stoppers,

smokedetectors,fireextinguishers,andsprinklerheads• Noise-causedbyradios,stereos,amplifiers,speakersfacingoutofyourresidencehallwindowor

apartment;behavior that infringesona resident’sneed forproperconditions forstudyandrest,regardlessofthetimeofday

• Painting-yourroomorhallway• Proppingopen-afiredoororexternalresidencehalldooratanytime• Providing false information or failing to provide information to staff, interferingwith staffwhile

they are performing their duties, or being uncooperative or verbally abusive is contrary toreasonable expectations for residence hall living andwill be referred to the judicial system. Allmustfollowthedirectionsofcollegestaffmembers(includingRAs,GAs,andpublicsafetyofficers)atalltimes.

• Removingroomfurniture-fromone’sroomwithoutauthorization• Salesandsolicitation-oncampusand inresidential facilitiesunlessyoureceivewrittenapproval

fromtheOfficeofResidenceLife• Windows - used to throw, drop, or allow any object or person to pass through; displaying in

windowsoronawindoworwindowsill,anythingthatcauseinjurytothosebelowshoulditfall

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PERSONALINSURANCETheCollegeisnotresponsiblefordamage,loss,ortheftofpersonalpropertythatoccursinitsbuildingsoronits grounds. Students are encouraged to obtain insurance through their parent’s or guardian’s insurancecompanyorpurchaseindividualrenter’sinsurancetocoverpossiblelosses.Somehomeowner'spoliciesmayalsocoverstudentswhileinuniversityresidentialfacilities.

HOUSINGDURINGBREAKCLOSINGThroughout the academic year, there are four major break periods for students: Fall Break, ThanksgivingBreak,Winter Break and Spring Break. Each of these break periods requires students and staff to vacatehousingunlessotherwisenotedbelow.OpenBreaks FallBreakisconsideredan“open”breakperiodandtheresidencehalls,LLCsandapartmentsdonotofficiallyclose. Studentsareallowed to stay in their roomsduring thisbreakwithouthaving tobeapprovedby theOfficeofResidenceLife.LaborDayWeekend, Martin LutherKing Jr.Day andEasterBreak are longweekends anddonot requireclosingofthehallsorstudentregistrationwiththeOfficeofResidenceLife.SpringBreakandPeakWeek-ResidenceLiferequiresstudentstoindicatetheirintenttoremainincampushousingduringPeakWeek/Firstyear“Journeys”travelweekaswellasSpringBreak.ResidenceLifestaffwillstay on campus until their buildings are closed for Spring Break. Registration formswill bemade availableONLINE inthespringsemester.Therearenoadditional fees forSpringBreakorPeakWeekhousing.Pleasenote,EvansDiningHallwillnotbeopenduringSpringBreak.Dependingonthenumberofstudentsremainingoncampus,Mollie’sGrillmaybeopenwithlimitedhoursduringSpringBreak.ClosedBreaks ThanksgivingBreakandWinterBreakareconsidered“closed”breaksbytheAgnesScott.“Closed”breaksdonot allow residential students to stay on campus due to the college officially closing during these periods.Students are REQUIRED to turn in ALL keys (including gate cards) to the Office of Residence Life prior todeparturefortheWINTERBREAKONLY.“Limited”accommodationsareoftenmadeforinternationalstudentsor in-seasonstudentathletesrequiredtocompeteduringthebreakperiod.Studentsapprovedtostayduringa“closed”breakwillbeconsolidatedintoafacilitydeterminedbythecollegepriortothebreakperiodbeginning.YoumustofficiallyrequesttostayoncampusduringthesebreaksbyfillingouttheBreakHousingRequestFormmadeavailable.Forinformationontheclosingandopeningofhallsduringthisperiod,pleaseseetheResidenceLifeImportantDates.Fees:StudentsarenotchargedtostayoncampusduringThanksgivingandSpringBreak;howevertherewillbechargesassociatedwithWinterBreakandMay/Augustinterims.StudentsapprovedforWinterBreakortheMay/Augustinterimwillbechargedbasedupontheirlengthofstay.Thecostforthesebreakswillbepostedwhenregistrationisavailable.

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All students (includingAveryGlen residents)whowish to stayduringbreakperiodsmust completeabreakhousingapplication.AveryGlenresidentsmustadheretothesamebreakhousingpoliciesestablishedfortheresidencehalls.Onlystudentsapprovedtostayforanyofthebreakswillbeallowedaccesstotheirdesignatedrooms/apartmentsforthebreak.Residentsarerequiredtovacatetheirroom/apartmentwithin24hoursaftertheirlastfinalexamandnolaterthantheofficialclosingdateandtimeoftheresidencehalls.Studentsshouldmaketravelplansaccordingly.Failure to checkout properly or checkout on time will result in a $100 improper checkout charge. (Note:Studentswith fishand/orplantsmustmake thenecessarycarearrangementsprior to thebreaks.Studentsthathavenotbeenapprovedtostayinbreakhousingwillnotbeallowedtoreturnduringthebreakforanyreason.)There is no overnight visitation allowed in college housing (Avery Glen, residence halls or living-learningcommunities)duringThanksgiving,Winter,Spring,SummerandMay/Augustinterimbreaks.

CHECKINANDCHECKOUTPROCEDURESRAswillcompleteacheck-inRoomConditionReport(RCR)beforethestudentsmoveintotheirrooms.Upontheirarrivaloncampus,thestudentwillreceiveacopyofthisRCRandhavetheabilitytoaddcomments.AllareaslistedontheRCRshouldbecheckedthoroughlyandcommentswrittenforanydamagesnoted.Studentswillbenotifiedregardingthelocationforcheck-inviaemailpriortoarrivalformove-in/check-in.Beforecheckingout,studentsreceiveaformwithachecklisttodothefollowing:

• Removealloftheirbelongingsfromtheroom.Allpersonalfurnituremustberemovedbytheresidentbeforecheckingout.

• Complete the check-out RCR. Conditions upon check-out will be compared to check-in conditionsrecorded.Noteanydamagestobebilledfororwearandtearsothatworkorderscanbesubmitted.

• Checkallwallsandceilingsforholes,nailsandtape,etc.• Checkallclosets(insideandout)andoverheadstorageareasforcleanlinessanddamage.• Checkallfurnitureforcleanlinessanddamages.Checkeachdrawerofdressers.Checksidesandback

ofdresser.Checkalldesksanddrawersforcleanliness.• Closeandlockallwindows.• Sweepand/orvacuumallfloors.• Emptycommunalkitchens(includingrefrigerator),lounges,andlaundryfacilities.

Inordertoproperlycheckoutofhousing,studentsarerequiredtoreturnthechecklistsprovidedwiththeirsignaturesassignedindicationcompletion,alongwithkeysandgatecardsinasealedenvelope.TheenvelopewillbeprovidedbytheOfficeofResidenceLife.Residentswillbechargedfor impropercheck-out,andfeesassessedfordamages.

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WELLNESSANDSAFETYTheWellnessCenteratAgnesScott iscommittedtoprovidingaccessible,qualityphysicalandmentalhealthcare to the college's diverse student population. The Wellness Center team is knowledgeable ondevelopmentalissuesandassistsstudentsinpromotingtheirphysicalandpsychologicalwell-being.Theyalsocollaboratewiththelargercommunitytosupportstudentsinaccomplishingtheirgoals.TheWellnessCenteroffershealthservices,counselingappointments,psychiatricservices,referrals,nutritionalcounseling,massagetherapy,andchiropracticcare.Tomakeanappointmentpleaselogontoyoustudenthealthportalatagnesscott.medicatconnect.com.TheWellnessCenterwebsitehttps://www.agnesscott.edu/wellnesscenter/alsooffersresourceson

• AlcoholandOtherDrugUse• DisorderedEating• Self-HarmingBehaviors• SexualMisconduct• Suicideprevention

ContacttheWellnessCenterat404-471-7100orbyemailatwellnesscenter@agnesscott.eduTheWellnessCenterhoursare8:30am-4:30pm,Monday-Fridaywithextendedhoursuntil7PMonThursdays.Gender-BasedDiscrimination,HarassmentandSexualMisconductPolicyStatement(TitleIX) AtAgnesScottCollege,wearecommittedtoprovidingahealthylearningandworkenvironmentthatissafeandischaracterizedbymutualtrustandrespectforallmembersofourcommunity.Wearealsoinvestedinproviding resources to promote sexual assault awareness, literacy, and prevention; as well as, support tomembers of our communitywho experience, encounter, and/orwitness behavior that violates the policiesandethicsofourinstitution.Tofosterthisenvironment,theinstitutionhasappointedaTitleIXInvestigativeTeamtoensurethatall students, faculty,staff,andguestsarenotbeingsubjectedtosexualharassmentormisconduct.SexualMisconduct includes any non-consensual conduct of a sexual nature; sexually exploitative behavior;and, sexualharassment. It isnotpossible forapersontogiveconsent if incapacitatedbydrugs,alcohol,orotherphysicalormentalimpairment;oriftheyhavebeenthreatenedorcoercedintogivingtheirconsent;orifthepersonisundertheageof16.Title IXof theEducationAmendmentsof1972protectspeople fromdiscriminationbasedon sex, includingsexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs or activities which receive Federal financialassistance. Members of the community who believe they have been subjected to sexual misconduct orharassmentareencouragedtoreporttheseincidents,third-partyandanonymousreportsarealsowelcomed.Oncetheincidentreporthasbeensubmitted,theTitleIXCoordinatorwillactaccordingly,whichmayincludeanotification regarding receipt of report and further instructions on how to proceed. After a thoroughinvestigationofallindividualsinvolved,adecisionwillbemadebytheTitleIXInvestigativeTeam.Reports,comments,questions,orconcernsshouldbecommunicatedto:

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FireEvacuationProcedures

• Ifthereistime,putonweather-appropriateclothes.• Leaveyourlightson.• Feelthedooranddoorhandle;iftheyarehot,don’texit.• Exitthebuildingimmediately,particularlyifsmokeisvisible.• Don’ttakeanelevator.• Phoneforhelpoutsideofbuilding–getoutfirstorpullalarmonwayout.• Makementalnotesasyouexitthebuildingandinformfirefighters.• Knockasyouleaveondoorstoalertothers.• Ifsmoky,crawllowonthefloor.• Closethedoorbehindyouunlocked.• Ifpossible,leavewindowclosedwithshadesupandlightson.• Iftrapped,lowerblanket/sheetoutwindowandyellforhelp.• MeetanRAondutyforrollcallinyourdesignatedevacuationarea.• Yourworstenemyinafireistime.Youmayonlyhavesecondstoevacuate.• IfyouhaveESA/Serviceanimals,andtimepermitspleasetakewithyou,iftimedoesn’tpermitplease

notifystaffuponexitingthebuilding.SevereWeatherResponse Intheeventofsevereweather,allstudentsareencouragedtostayweatherawareandexercisecaution.informationontheclosingordelayedopeningofthecollegeisavailablefromthefollowingsources:

• AgnesScottCollegeOfficialWebpage• EmergencyNotificationSystem• Localnewmediaoutlets• Recordedmessageon404.-471.-5100

TornadoAlertPlan Stepstakenduringa“TornadoWatch”or“TornadoWarning”

TitleIXCoordinatorMartiFessendenSpecialCounseltothePresidentmfessenden@agnesscott.edu404.471.6547HopkinsHall207OfficeofthePresident

DeputyTitleIXCoordinatorforFacultyandStaffKarenGilbertAssociateVicePresidentforHumanResourceskgilbert@agnesscott.edu404.471.6435HopkinsHall214HumanResources

DeputyTitleIXCoordinatorforStudentsKarenGoffVicePresidentforStudentAffairsandDeanofStudentskgoff@agnesscott.edu404.471.6392Main100DeanofStudents

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• IfDeKalbCountyisplacedina“warning”status,theDepartmentofPublicSafetywilldeliverapublicaddressmessagetothecampusfollowedbyactivationoftheEarlyWarningTornadoSystem.Everyoneon campus should thenmove to the lowest level of the building inwhich they are located, stayingawayfromwindowsanddoors.

• As soon as the “warning” status has been lifted for the area, the Department of Public Safety willdeliveran“allclear”publicaddressmessage.

TornadoShelters:

• Alston:GreenRoom&Men’sLockerRoomongroundfloor• AveryGlenApartments:Insidebathroomofeachunitorinterior-mostroomwithnowindows• ButtrickHall:Groundfloor,RoomG-23• CampbellHall:Room100• DanaFineArtsBuilding:Groundfloorstorageareas• EvansDiningHall:EntrancehalltoTerraceDiningArea(awayfromglassdoors)• Hopkins:Kitchen,firstfloor,andmiddleoffirstfloorhallway• Inman:Basement-groundstorageroom(Awayfromglassdoors)• Library:Micro-filmreaderrooms(groundfloor)• Observatory:Planetarium,Room104• Presser:Groundfloorhallwaysawayfromstairs• LLCs:Insidefirst-floorbathroomofeachhouseorinteriormostroomwithnowindows• Walters:Hallwayofgroundfloor• Winship:Kitchenorstorageroomsonthesouthendofgroundfloor• WoodruffCenter:GroundfloorhallwayandadjacentclassroomsifnecessaryNote:Ifpossible,ifyouareinaresidentialbuilding,coveryourselfwithamattresswhileinthetornadoshelter

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Thepolicies,regulations,andrulescontainedintheOfficeofResidenceLifeHandbookaresubjecttochange.ThisguideisprovidedtoassistinpromotingcommunityinAgnesScottCollege’sresidencehallsandbuildings.Itisnotintendedtoprovideacompleteorexclusivedescriptionofinappropriateconduct.Anyinappropriateconductissubjecttodisciplinaryaction,evensuchconductisnotdescribedherein,intheStudentHandbookor

inothercollegepublications.

TheinformationinthishandbookisaccuratetothebestofourknowledgeasofJuly2017.AgnesScottCollegereservestherighttocorrectorchangecopywithoutnotice.

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AgnesScottCollegeOfficeofResidenceLife141EastCollegeAveDecatur,GA30030404.471.6408