Residence Hall and Campus Orientation

University Housing Conferences recommends that program organizers hold an orientation session for residential participants. The following are suggested topics and information to include in your residential orientation program.

Community Living

• Crimes Against Persons

• Discrimination or Discriminatory Harassment

• Tampering with Elevators

• False Alarms and Tampering with Fire Equipment

• Illegal Substances

• Personal Property

• Smoking

• Telephones

• Vandalism and Damages

• Video Camera Surveillance

• Tampering with Windows and Screens

Safety and Security Topics

• Campus Construction Areas

• Crimes Against Property

• Electrical Storms

• Campus Emergency Telephones

• Fire

• Keycards

• Locking Room Doors

• Power Outages

• Propped Doors

• Reporting Strangers in the Hall

• Tornado

• Traffic

Program-Specific Topics

Each program should establish rules and procedures for the safety and security of participants. The following are some suggestions for discussion:

• Whether or not they may drive or ride with another student

• Curfew

• Disciplinary actions

• What they should do if they become ill

• Whether or not they may leave the campus

• The procedure for dispensing medication

• Visitor policy

• How to reach a counselor

• When to call for assistance

• Any special needs or requirements

• Procedures for early check out