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Housing, Residence Life and
                                        Dining Services
            A-Z Guide Handbook/Calendar
                                          2022-2023

                Note:
All residents are responsible for the
   information contained in this
 handbook/calendar. Please read
     when you check into your
           residence hall.
Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services A-Z Guide Handbook/Calendar 2022-2023
APSU Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services
                      Miller Hall Housing Office #121
                                   Who to Call Quick List
                                                                                                            List Other Important
        Issue            Who to Call         Location        Academic Year Hours          Phone               Numbers Here
 After hours for work                                                              Non-emergency line
  order emergency       Campus Police Shasteen Building           24 hours            931 221-7786

Housing or Meal Plan                                           Monday - Friday
      questions         Housing Office    Miller Hall 121       8 a.m. - 7 p.m.       931 221-7444

                                             Morgan
                                         University Center     Monday - Friday
Internet /Wifi issues     Help Desk            (UC)           8 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.      931 221-4357

     Locked out                                                Monday - Friday
    of your room        Housing Office    Miller Hall 121       8 a.m. - 7 p.m.       931 221-7444

                                         Shasteen Building     Monday- Friday
     Recycling          Physical Plant         101              8 a.m. - 4 p.m.       931 221-7424

                                                               Monday - Friday
 Weekend/late night
emergency work order                                            7 p.m. - 8 a.m.    See staff list in your
  or room lockout        Hall Staff on   Check your lobby     Saturday - Sunday,      hall lobby or
     after hours            Duty         for on-duty staff     24 hours a day         common area
Work order request
                                             Shasteen          Monday - Friday
  for room/apt on
       campus           Physical Plant     Building 101       8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.      931 221-7424
Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services A-Z Guide Handbook/Calendar 2022-2023
To All Residents:

  The A to Z Guide is an alphabetical listing of rules and regulations for
 on-campus students at Austin Peay State University. Familiarity with the
 campus living guidelines will assist you in having a rewarding residential
                                experience.

Throughout the academic year, we will correspond with you individually via
    your student email account. Please check this account frequently.

 Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services is located in Miller Hall, Room
121. You can reach our office by calling 931-221-7444, or email our office at
                            housing@apsu.edu

                       Check us out on social media:
    Facebook: Austin Peay Housing/Residence Life & Dining Services
                         Instagram: @apsuhousing
Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services A-Z Guide Handbook/Calendar 2022-2023
Table of Contents
Access to Room/Apartment                  4   Furnishings                               9   Reapplication                            14
Alcohol                                   4   Govs Tech                                 9   Recycling                                14
Animals                                   4   Grievances                                9   Refrigerators                            14
Antennas                                  4   Hall/Floor Meetings                       9   Release of Private Information           14
Appliances                                4   Hazing                                   10   Residence Life Staff                     14
Bicycles                                  4   Health and Safety                        10   Residential Curriculum                   14
Bomb Threat                               4   Holiday Decorations                      10   Restricted Areas                         14
Candles                                   4   Immunization                             10   Room Change/Hall Transfer/Mediation      14
Campus Network                            4   Incense                                  10   Room Personalization                     15
Car Repair                                4   Inclement Weather Plan                   10   Security                                 15
Check-in/Checkout procedure               5   Insurance                                10   Smoking                                  15
Children                                  6   Laundry Machines                         10   Solicitation                             15
Code of Conduct                           6   Living and Learning Communities          11   Sprinklers                               15
Cohabitation                              6   Locked Out of Your Room                  11   Statement of Asbestos                    16
Cooking                                   6   Lofts                                    11   Streaming Channels & Devices             16
Common Space                              6   Lost Keys                                11   Surveys                                  16
Contract Release Request (Housing)        6   Lounge Furniture                         11   Thermostat                               16
Covid-19                                  6   Maintenance                              11   Tornado Procedures                       16
Crisis Intervention                       6   Microwaves                               11   Unclaimed Items at Checkout              16
Custodians                                7   Multi-Plugs                              11   University Closing                       16
Damages and Damage Charges                7   Motorcycles/Mopeds                       11   Vacating University Housing              16
Damage Charge Appeals                     7   Musical Instruments                      12   Vending Machines                         16
Dining Services                           7   Noise                                    12   Visitation and Guest Guidelines          17
Discipline Process                        7   Non-Enrolled Students                    12   Waterbeds                                17
Drugs                                     8   One Card Access                          12   Water Intrusion                          17
Earthquakes                               8   Open Flames                              12   Web Camera Policy                        17
Emergency Assistance                      8   Outdoor Activities (Unauthorized Areas) 12    Windows                                  17
Emergency Transportation                  8   Parking Information/Registration         12   Withdrawal from University               17
Energy Management/Sustainability Issues   8   Personal Safety Tips/Blue Light Phones   13   Prohibited Items                         18
Enrollment                                8   Pest Control                             13   Network Supported Devices                19
Fire Drills                               8   Posting                                  13   Laundry Machine Monitoring App           19
Fire Safety                               8   Power Strips                             13   Lease Agreement For University Housing   20
Fireworks                                 9   Private Rooms                            13
Freshman Residency Requirement            9   Public Areas                             13
August 2022
          Sun                       Mon                   Tue                    Wed                       Thu                           Fri                       Sat
                           1                         2                  3                          4                         5                           6

                                                                                                                                  last day of classes/   Summer II/ full summer
                                                                                                                                      Graduation          checkout 12pm-3pm

7                          8                         9                  10                         11                        12                          13

14                         15                        16                 17 Meal plans start        18                        19                          20

Classes dropped if not                                                      Eriksson, GTS, GTN,    Castle Heights, Emerald   Blount, Hand 500-800,
  confirmed by 9pm                                                          Harvill Hall move in      Hill, Hand Village        Meacham, Sevier                   ALL CALL
                                                                            10am-3pm 7-9pm          100-400, Two Rivers        10am-3pm/7-9pm
                                                                                                     10am-3pm, 7-9pm
                                                                                                                             Classes dropped if not

21                         22                        23                 24                         25                        26                          27

     Last day to receive                                      August 22 — 26 Late registration                                                                 Away game at
    100% fee adjustment                                                                                                                                       Western Kentucky
                                Fall classes begin                                                                                Last day to receive
                                                                                                                                 75% fee adjustment

28                         29                        30                 31

                                                                            Last day to change                                                           Dates subject to change.
                               Room Change portal open August 29—30                                                                                        Please refer to the
                                                                                 meal plan
                                                                                                                                                           Academic Calendar
                                                                                                                                                               for updates.
-A-                                                                             -B-
ACCESS TO YOUR ROOM/APARTMENT: Residence Life and
staff may enter a student’s room/apartment for the purpose of             BICYCLES: Bicycles may be stored in student rooms/apartments
maintaining conditions of health, safety, inventory control and           provided they do not restrict free entry or exit. It is best to store bikes on
enforcement of University residence hall regulations.                     racks conveniently located near the hall/apartment. Bicycles may not be
                                                                          stored in stairwells, hallways or other common areas and are not to be
Staff may search a room and seize evidence when strong probable           chained to exterior handrails, light poles, trees, etc. Bikes not claimed by
cause exists leading Residence Life staff to believe University           May commencement are donated to the local Salvation Army.
policies and/or state laws are being violated.
                                                                          BOMB THREAT: All bomb threats will be considered real. Suspicious
Residents need not be present or give permission for the search.          packages, boxes or other containers containing possible explosive
   Staff is not required to disclose the scope of their search.           devices should not be tampered with or held by students. In such cases,
                                                                          the area should be kept clear and Campus Police immediately contacted.
ALCOHOL: The use or possession of any alcoholic beverage                  Residents should evacuate the building immediately and return only
(including powdered alcohol) and/or public intoxication on                when told to do so by official University personnel. The fire alarm
University-owned or controlled property, or the violation of any          should not be pulled in case of a bomb threat.
local ordinance or state or federal law concerning alcoholic
beverages, on or off campus, or violation of the terms of Austin
Peay State University’s Drug-Free Policy Statement is prohibited.                                            -C-
Empty alcoholic beverage containers, either on one's person or in
room/apartment, will constitute a violation. Neither alcoholic            CANDLES: Candles (lit or unlit) and candle warmers are not allowed in
beverage containers nor bottle caps are permitted as room                 the residence halls/apartments. This includes used and new. Candles are
decorations.                                                              not to be used as decorative items.

                                                                          CAMPUS NETWORK: Students are provided with free wireless
ANIMALS: With the exception of fish aquariums, approved                   network/Internet access in the rooms and apartments. The network port
service animals or emotional support animals, animals are not             will be either red or orange. You must use an Ethernet cord to connect
permitted in University housing. Fish aquariums may be used only          the computer to the port.
for fish and must not exceed 20 gallons.
                                                                          If you need additional assistance, contact the GOVSTECH Help Desk,
                                                                          visit them at the UC, email at govstech@apsu.edu or call 931-221-4357
ANTENNAS: Television and stereo antennas cannot be installed              (HELP)
outside of your room or apartment. This includes satellite dishes.
                                                                                         Wireless routers are not permitted.
APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT: Prohibited appliances                                   See page 19 for a list of network-supported devices.
include, but are not limited to, the following: window air
conditioners, camping stoves, candles (lit or unlit) candle               CAR REPAIR: Residents are not allowed to perform any type of
warmers, ceiling fans, sun lamps, electric blankets, grills (gas or       car maintenance in residence hall/apartment parking areas.
charcoal) halogen lamps, toasters, toaster ovens, wireless routers,
lava lamps, dehumidifiers, space heaters (non ceramic) and gas
appliances/tools.
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September 2022
         Sun                       Mon                  Tue        Wed            Thu                 Fri             Sat
                                                                         1                       2          3
   Dates subject to
change. Please refer to
the Academic Calendar                                                                                           Home game against
     for updates.                                                                                                  Presbyterian

4                         5                        6          7          8                       9          10
     Last day to drop             Labor Day:                                                                 Home game against
     without academic                                                                                       Mississippi Valley State
          record.              University closed

11                        12                       13         14         15                      16         17

                                                                                                                  Away game at
                                                                                                                  Alabama A&M

18                        19                       20         21         22                      23         24 Last day to receive
                                                                                                            25% fee adjustment
                                                                              Last day to drop
                                                                               or add a class.                  Homecoming game
                                                                                                                 against Eastern
                                                                                                                    Kentucky
25                        26                       27         28         29                      30
CHECK-IN AND CHECKOUT PROCEDURES:                                         Failure to notify our office will result in a listing of “no-show” at
                                                                                check-in. (Refer to no-show section for more information.)
•   Check-in: The condition of the room/apartment and any
    University furniture/or equipment in your room/apartment is             •   No-show: Your residence hall assignments will be held until 5
    recorded by a member of the Residence Life staff who will inspect           p.m. the evening prior to the first day of classes. If you have not
    and inventory your room/apartment prior to your arrival. At check           notified the Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining
    -in, you will receive a key to your room, and an email with                 Services regarding a late check-in, you will forfeit the reserved
    instructions on accessing the room inventory report in the Housing          space. If you fail to claim your reserved assignment for spring
    Portal. (See “Accessing Your Room Inventory at Check-In”                    semester, all personal items will be removed, inventoried and
    below.) Please review the condition of each item listed, as you             stored at your expense for a maximum of 30 days.
    will be responsible for any damages that occur after your check-in.     •   Checkout: When preparing for checkout, students are responsible
    You may update the form at any time during the year by                      for removing all personal belongings from the room, bathroom
    contacting your residence hall director. You are responsible for            and kitchen and restoring the room/apartment to the original
    the accuracy of all information on the check-in/out form.                   condition at check-in. Cleaning your room/apartment by properly
•     Accessing Your Room Inventory at Check-In: To access your                 disposing of trash, removing any and all personalization, sweeping
      Room Inventory Report, please follow these steps: Go to                   and mopping the floors, cleaning bathrooms and, if applicable,
      www.apsu.edu/housing. Click on “My Housing Portal.”                       kitchen appliances. Develop a cleaning schedule with roommates
      Log in using your OneStop Credentials. Click “Inventory” on               to avoid shared billing charges for cleaning and restoration.
      the Menu Bar. Choose “Move-In Inspection.”                            •   Express Checkout: Express Checkout provides you with the
                                                                                freedom to check out at your convenience anytime during the
                                                                                year. Simply follow the instructions on the express checkout
                                                                                envelopes provided in the lobby of your residence hall, seal the
                                                                                envelope and drop it in the express checkout box located in the
                                                                                lobby of the hall/apartment to which you are assigned. Use of the
                                                                                express checkout process forfeits the right of the student to appeal
    Review the conditions of items listed in your room and bathroom.            any charges assessed by a staff member. All guidelines governing
                                                                                refund and forfeiture of housing prepayment are applicable to the
Once you have reviewed the condition of the furniture in your room,             express checkout process.
please click “Accept” for each item. If you need help with this
process or you would like to update the condition of an item, please        •   Withdrawal from University: Schedule at least 24 hours in
speak with your RA or RHD, and they will be happy to help you.                  advance of your checkout with your hall/apartment staff to occur
                                                                                during regular RA duty hours (7 p.m.-8 a.m.) or complete an
•   Check-in times: The official check-in times will be included in             express check out. Once checkout is complete, submit Withdrawal
    the official assignment letter. All check-ins take place in the lobby       Form to the Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining
    of a resident’s assigned hall/apartment area.                               Services in Miller Hall Housing Office #121.
•   Early check-in: Early check-in requests must be coordinated             •   Avoid miscellaneous fees late checkout: A $50 fee applies to any
    through the Director of Residence Life by appropriate faculty/staff         checkout processed after the end of the announced checkout
    of Austin Peay only (e.g., athletics, academics and student                 period.
    affairs).
                                                                            •   Improper checkout: A $50 fee applies to any student who fails to
•   Late check-in: Upon written request, the Office of Housing/                 complete a proper checkout.
    Residence Life and Dining Services will hold your assignment for
    a period of time after the official check-in period has ended.
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October 2022
           Sun                      Mon                 Tue        Wed        Thu        Fri             Sat
                                                                                               1
   Dates subject to
change. Please refer to                                                                            Home game against
the Academic Calendar                                                                               Central Arkansas
     for updates.
2                             3                   4           5          6          7          8

    Last day to drop with
       automatic “W”

9                             10                  11          12         13         14         15

                                                                                                   Home game against
                            Fall Break — October 8—11
                                                                                                     Murray State

16                            17                  18          19         20         21         22

23                            24                  25          26         27         28         29

                                                                                                   Home game against
                                                                                                    Jacksonville State

30                            31
•   Graduating student checkout policy: Graduating students may                Please assist your fellow residents by cleaning the kitchen area after
    remain in halls until 10 a.m. the morning after graduation. Specific       use and properly disposing of your trash. Continued issues regarding
    dates will be announced at the end of each semester in housing             the cleanliness of common areas will be addressed judicially.
    publications. The reason for the extension is to allow graduating
    seniors additional time to pack and prepare for proper checkout.           COMMON SPACE: Common space is defined as space located in
                                                                               a room/apartment that is shared by all assigned residents of the
CHILDREN: Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to stay                 room/apartment. Items found in or damages to common space is the
overnight or live in residence hall/apartments. Furthermore, because           responsibility of all residents assigned to the room/apartment.
of the concern for liability and Department of Human Services
guidelines for proper supervision, resident students are not                   CONTRACT RELEASE REQUEST (HOUSING): Your contract
permitted to use their assigned room/apartment as a babysitting                with Housing is for an academic year. Only under certain
location.                                                                      documented circumstances can a student cancel this contract. To
                                                                               begin the Contract Release Request process, a resident must first
CODE OF CONDUCT: Any resident who intentionally commits,                       complete a Contract Release Request form (which can be found
attempts to commit, incites or aids others in committing any act of            online under Online forms and contracts or in the Miller Hall
misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action. Failure to report           Housing Office) and submit it with all documentation to support the
for a disciplinary hearing may result in additional disciplinary               request to Housing (Miller Hall Housing Office #121 or by email
charges. Please refer to your student handbook for additional                  housing@apsu.edu).
information regarding your rights, due process and more
detailed information concerning the disciplinary process.                      Only requests with supporting documentation will be reviewed. A
                                                                               decision notification will be sent to the students APSU email within
COHABITATION: In University residence halls/apartments,                        10 business days of the completed request.
cohabitation is not permitted. Cohabitation is defined as
physically residing in another resident's room/apartment on a                  COVID-19: Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services will adhere
semi-permanent basis usually associated with a sexual or personal              to the COVID -19 policies, procedures and recommendations as outlined
relationship. Cohabitation and excessive visitation violate the rights         by the university.
of room/apartment mates for reasonable privacy and the pursuit of
academic goals. All residents are assigned a specific hall and room.
They are expected to reside permanently in their assigned rooms and            CRISIS INTERVENTION: Trained and caring staff members
keep their personal belongings there. Residents may move their per-            provide assistance to students experiencing temporary emotional crisis or
sonal belongings into another room only as part of an approved                 psychological need. Long-term assistance cannot be expected in the
room and/or hall transfer.                                                     residence hall setting and must be obtained through local resources or
                                                                               community agencies.
COOKING: The use of a microwave oven is permitted provided
the units do not exceed 1,000 watts and they are used in conjunction           In order to provide students with timely and quality assistance, residence
with a power strip with circuit breaker. Other types of cooking in             hall staff are required to follow standard procedures whenever a student
residence hall rooms, (with the exception of Hand Village, Two                 alludes to or engages in self-destructive or disruptive behaviors. These
Rivers and Meacham Apartments), are not permitted because of                   behaviors include, but are not limited to, remarks about suicide, threats
clogged plumbing resulting from food and grease being forced                   of suicide, suicidal gestures or attempts, etc. Hall staff will report all
down bathroom sinks and possible pest control problems. Cooking                situations in which potential suicide may be a factor so that arrangements
is allowed in specially designated areas in each hall equipped with a          for psychiatric consultation can be made. Similar behaviors which
stove, oven and microwave.                                                     disrupt the residence hall community may result in disciplinary action
                                                                               and referral to counseling resources.
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November 2022
           Sun                    Mon          Tue                        Wed                        Thu                       Fri                     Sat
                                        1                       2                          3                        4                        5

                                        Deadline to apply for                                                                                     Away game at
                                        May 2023 graduation                                                                                       North Alabama

6     Daylight Savings set   7          8                       9                          10                       11                       12
      Clocks back 1 hour
                                                                                                                          Veterans Day             Away game at
                                                                                                                                                  Kennesaw State
                                                                                                                         University Closed

13                           14         15                      16                         17                       18                       19

                                                                                                                                                   Away game at
                                                                                                                                                     Alabama

20                           21         22                      23                         24                       25                       26

                                                                                                Thanksgiving Day-   Thanksgiving Holiday-    Thanksgiving Holiday-

                                                                                                University closed        University closed        University closed

27                           28         29                      30
                                                                                                                                                Dates subject to
    Thanksgiving Holiday-                                            Last day of classes
                                                                                                                                             change. Please refer to
      University closed                                                                                                                      the Academic Calendar
                                                                                                                                                  for updates.
CUSTODIANS: Custodians are employed to clean hallways, public                     designed to be fair, to uphold a student's rights and to be as
lounge areas, community kitchens, vending and laundry facilities. The             educational a process as possible. The disciplinary process
cleaning and the supply of cleaning materials for room and apartment              usually begins with an incident report.
living areas and the proper disposal of garbage are the responsibilities of
individual residents.                                                             •   Incident reports: Incident reports are used to document an
                                                                                      incident that occurs in the halls/apartments. Usually, these
                                 -D-                                                  incidents are policy or regulation violations. This form is used by
                                                                                      the hall staff to communicate the facts of an incident to the
                                                                                      Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services staff. Documenting
DAMAGES AND DAMAGE CHARGES: Each resident is responsible                              each incident ensures the appropriate action is taken. Incident
for his/her assigned room or apartment and its contents. The Office of                reports can be used to document facts about a theft or unusual
Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services makes no provision in the                  happenings in the hall/apartment to keep the hall staff informed. If
budget for the replacement or repair of equipment due to student                      you are named in an incident report, you may be asked to talk with
negligence or malicious behavior. In the event damage or a need for                   a judiciary officer of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services
cleaning occurs in your room or apartment, and it cannot be attributed to             or a Student Affairs judicial officer. If you are found to be
one responsible individual, it will be necessary to divide the charge(s)              responsible for the violation of a policy or regulation, you will be
equally among all room or apartment residents. If damage occurs in                    subject to disciplinary action. This action may be on an informal
public areas and the responsible individual(s) cannot be identified, the              or formal level.
repair cost may be prorated evenly among residents living in the specific
residence. All damage charge appeals must be submitted via email to the • Informal discipline: An informal disciplinary action is for minor,
associate director of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services.           first-time violations. Informal discipline involves a one-on-one
                                                                            conference with a staff member of Housing/Residence Life and
DAMAGE CHARGE APPEALS: All appeals regarding housing Dining Services. This conference will create an informal
contracts, housing billing, private room, damage or housing appeals must discipline file that will remain on record with the student for a
be made via email (housing@apsu.edu) to the Office of Housing/ period of one—three years. The purpose of this informal action is
Residence Life and Dining Services. ***Appeals must be filed within to hold students accountable for their actions and to have
10 business days from the date emailed by the Office of Housing/ educational interaction with a University staff member. During
Residence Life and Dining Services.                                         this meeting, you will be advised of your rights as an Austin Peay
                                                                            student and you will be given the opportunity to explain, in your
DINING SERVICES: All residents of halls and apartments, with                words, what occurred during the alleged policy violation. If you
the exception of the Two Rivers Apartments and Emerald Hill                 are found to be responsible for the violation in question, you may
Apartments, must participate in a meal plan. See the Housing                be issued a disciplinary warning form, required to attend an
website for a link to the dining and meal plan information. All             educational workshop, issued a letter of reprimand, referred for
details about meal plans are available in your meal plan agreement.         formal discipline and/or a combination of these sanctions.
You can find the Meal Plan Agreement on the Housing website or in         • Formal discipline: A formal action is for repeat offenses,
the Housing Office located in Miller Hall.                                  multiple charges or major policy infractions. A student charged with
DISCIPLINE PROCESS: The Residence Life staff are committed                            formal discipline will have a choice to be heard by the University
to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all students.                     Hearing Board, or with the associate director of Housing. If found
When a student violates one of the policies designed to ensure the                    responsible, a student could be subject to a disciplinary sanctioning
safety and comfort of others, the student will be held responsible for                ranging from educational counseling to housing contract termination.
his/her actions through the discipline process. This process is                       See your Student Handbook for more information on disciplinary rules
                                                                                      and Code of Student Conduct.
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December 2022
         Sun                      Mon                     Tue                   Wed                     Thu                       Fri                     Sat

   Dates subject to                                                                            1                        2                       3
change. Please refer to
                                                                                                                                  Finals
the Academic Calendar                                                                                  Study Day                                    Checkout 7pm-9pm
     for updates                                                                                                            Checkout 7pm-9pm

4                         5                      6                      7                      8                        9                       10

                                   Finals                 Finals                 Finals                  Finals               Commencement
    Checkout 7pm-9pm
                                                                                                                               9am and 2pm
                              Checkout 7pm-9pm       Checkout 7pm-9pm       Checkout 7pm-9pm       Checkout 7pm-9pm                                 Checkout 10am-2pm
                                                                                                                            Checkout 5pm-10pm

11                        12                     13                     14                     15                       16                      17

                                                                                                     Application for
                                                                                                   Admission deadline

18                        19                     20                     21                     22                       23                      24

25 Christmas              26                     27                     28                     29                       30                      31 New Years Eve
ENERGY MANAGEMENT/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES: You can
DRUGS: Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services has a zero            help our environment by being a conservative resident. If you follow
tolerance policy on drugs and/or drug paraphernalia. Students found      these tips, you can save the university money and have a positive impact
responsible for the possession of either will face possible suspension   on the environment. Your housing rates are tied directly to the cost of
from housing.                                                            each of the services you use.
                                                                         • Turn off your lights, TV and radio when you are not using them.
                                                                         • Keep the thermostat no higher than 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit in cold
                                 -E-                                         weather and no lower than 75 Fahrenheit in hot weather.
                                                                         • Take shorter showers/turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
                                                                         • Turn off or unplug appliances, power strips, etc. when not in use.
EARTHQUAKES: In the event of an earthquake that may impact               • Wash clothes in cold water.
the Austin Peay campus, be aware of the following tips:                  • Use LED light bulbs.

•   If you are indoors, stay there. Quickly move to a safe location in the ENROLLMENT: Students residing in University housing must be
    room such as under a strong desk, or table or along an interior wall. enrolled for the semester in which they live in the residence halls/
    The goal is to protect yourself from falling objects and be located    apartments.
    near the structural strong points of the room. Avoid taking cover near
    windows, large mirrors, hanging objects, heavy furniture or heavy
    appliances.
                                                                                                           -F-
                                                                           FIRE DRILLS: All residents must participate in fire drills. Failure
•   If you are cooking, turn off the stove and take cover.
                                                                           to participate will result in disciplinary action. To prepare for an
•   If you are outdoors, move to an open area where falling objects are    actual fire emergency, the residence hall staff plans and conducts fire
    unlikely to strike you. Move away from buildings, power lines and      drills each semester to acquaint residents with the proper evacuation
    trees.                                                                 procedures.

•   If you are driving, slow down smoothly and stop on the side of the   FIRE SAFETY: Fire extinguishers are provided on each floor of the
    road. Avoid stopping on or under bridges and overpasses, or under    residence halls, in Hand Village Apartments and in Meacham
    power lines, trees and large signs. Stay in your car.                Apartments and in residence hall kitchen areas. Fire extinguishers are for
                                                                         the use of fire safety. Tampering with fire safety equipment will result in
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: Students requiring emergency                       the cost of recharging the fire extinguisher, suspension from University
assistance should contact Campus Police at 911. Emergencies              housing and other disciplinary action.
requiring immediate assistance may include the following: assault/
attempted assault, fire, health-related emergencies, theft, etc.                                 FIRE SAFETY TIPS:

                                                                         •   If there is smoke in your room, keep low to the floor.
EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION: Residence Life staff
members are not permitted to transport students requiring medical        •   Before passing through any door, feel the door. If it is hot, do not
assistance. Notify Campus Police at 911 if assistance is required.           open it.
                                                                         •   Before opening, brace yourself against the door and open it
                                                                             slightly. If heat or smoke is present, close the door and stay in the
                                                                             room.
                                                                         •   If you can proceed, evacuate the building promptly and safely.

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January 2023
        Sun                       Mon                      Tue               Wed                  Thu                Fri             Sat
1                        2                         3                    4                 5                     6          7

                             New Year’s Holiday

                              University Closed

8                        9 Meal plans start        10                   11                12                    13         14

Classes dropped if not
  confirmed by 9pm

15                       16 Last day to receive    17                   18                19                    20         21
                         100% fee adjustment
                                                                                                                                Last day for late
                                                                              January 17—21 Late registration
                                                                                                                                  registration
     Spring move-in               MLK Day
                                                        Classes begin
      12noon -3pm             University closed

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                              Last day to change
                                   meal plan

                              Room Change portal open January 23—24

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                                                                                                                              Dates subject to
                            Last day to drop                                                                               change. Please refer to
                          without record, Last                                                                             the Academic Calendar
                         day to receive 25% fee                                                                                 for updates.
                              adjustment
Furnishings from common areas (kitchen, lobbies, study rooms) may not
•   If you are trapped and cannot leave the room, open the window              be used in individual resident rooms. You are responsible for inspecting
    and hang an object from the window to attract the firefighter’s            the condition of your room/apartment when moving in and out. You will
    attention.                                                                 be held responsible for any damage to University furnishings and
•   Do not attempt to jump from the window. If there is a phone in             equipment. conies or placed in walkways outside your room or
    your room, call 911 and report you are trapped; give the room              apartment. Furnishings from common areas (kitchen, lobbies, study
    number and specific location.                                              rooms) may not be used in individual resident rooms. You are
                                                                               responsible for inspecting the condition of your room/apartment when
•   If you can leave a room, close all doors behind you as you exit.           moving in and out. You will be held responsible for any damage to
•   Go to the nearest exit or stairwell.                                       University furnishings and equipment.
•   If the nearest exit is blocked by fire, heat or smoke, go to an
    alternate exit.                                                                                            -G-
•   If all exits from a floor are blocked, go back to your room, open          GOVS TECH: The Govs Tech help desk provides the first point of
    the windows, wave something out the window and shout for help.             contact to the University for computing, networking, hardware/
•   After evacuating a building, move away from it and stand clear as          software, PC and printer problems. The Govs Tech staff assists
    emergency apparatus will be maneuvering around the building.               students, faculty and staff with computing and networking problems;
    Follow the directions of fire, police and hall personnel.                  works with other technical groups and the Office of Information
                                                                               Technology to resolve complex problems; develops documentation;
FIREWORKS: Transport, possession, manufacture, use, sale or                    issues computer accounts; prepares and distributes informational and
distribution of fireworks, ammunition, explosives, flammable liquids           promotional materials. The Govs Tech help desk is located at the UC,
and all other hazardous materials is not permitted on University               or call 931-221-4357 or email govstech@apsu.edu.
property.
                                                                               GRIEVANCES: Students who have a grievance against a
FRESHMAN RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT (UNDER AGE 21):                                 Residence Life staff member should first, if appropriate, discuss it
All single freshman students younger than 21 not residing with their           with the staff member. If the differences can’t be resolved, the student
parents or legal guardians are required to live in University housing          may file an appeal in writing to the associate director of Residence
while classified as a freshman. All freshmen younger than 21 who               Life. If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily with the associate
decide not to stay on campus will need to complete a Residency                 director of Residence Life, the student may file a written appeal to the
Exemption Form found under “Forms and Contracts” on the housing                director of Housing, Residence Life and Dining, followed by the vice
website, before the first day of classes. Exceptions to this policy            president for Student Affairs and then the president of the University.
include the following: Living with a parent or legal guardian within
50-mile radius commuting distance of Austin Peay State University.
                                                                                                               -H-
FURNISHINGS: Each suite and apartment contains beds, desks, chairs,
window coverings, waste can, shower curtain and storage for personal           HALL/FLOOR MEETINGS: Hall meetings are organized by your
belongings. Individuals are responsible for providing pillows, linen and       RA/RHD at the beginning of each semester and periodically during
study lamps. You may not remove University furnishings or equipment            the semester. Attendance is mandatory, and you will be held
from the room/apartment, unless it has been approved by the Housing/           responsible for all information that is discussed during the
Residence Life and Dining Services Office for special needs (i.e.,             meeting. Hall meetings provide excellent opportunities for you to
disabled mobility). University furnishings may not be stored on                share concerns and ideas with the RA/RHD and community members
balconies or placed in walkways outside your room or apartment.                about residence life.
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                              Last day to drop                                                  Last day to drop with
                            without record, last                                                 an automatic “W”
                           day to receive 75% fee
                                adjustment

12 Super Bowl              13                       14         15         16                    17                      18

                                                                                 Last day to
                                                                               drop/add class

19                         20 Presidents Day        21         22         23                    24                      25

     Last day to receive    Last day to apply for
    25% fee adjustment      May 2023 graduation

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                                                                                                                           Dates subject to
                                                                                                                         change. Please refer
                                                                                                                        to Academic Calendar
                                                                                                                             for updates.
HAZING: Hazing is not permitted in or around residence halls or
apartments. A complete description of hazing is included as part of the                                    -I-
student code of conduct in the student handbook.
                                                                          IMMUNIZATION: All freshman housing students must provide proof
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Residents of each room will be held                    of their meningitis 931 221-7107 for details on immunization records.
responsible for their room/apartment. This includes cleanliness,          This must be complete prior to move-in. If your meningitis vaccine is
general housekeeping practices and general appearances. Periodic          more than five years old, then you will be required to submit proof of a
inspections are conducted by Residence Life staff to ensure               booster vaccine shot.
compliance in living areas with health and safety standards. Failure
to maintain a clean environment may result in a cleaning charge. To       INCENSE: Because the odor may be offensive to some people and
limit the likelihood of insects becoming a problem, you should not        because it constitutes a fire hazard, the burning of incense and all
store perishable items in open containers. It is your                     incense paraphernalia is not allowed in the residence halls.
responsibility to keep your room/apartment and adjoining bathroom
clean and to dispose properly of trash in outside dumpsters. A            INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN: Students are encouraged to
second failure due to an unclean bathroom/shower will result in           cooperate with the residence hall staff during a tornado watch or
a $50 cleaning fee and disciplinary action. Each resident is              warning. A watch is the first alerting message from the U.S. Weather
furnished with a trash can which should remain in his or her room/        Service which specifies an area and a period of time during which
apartment.                                                                tornado probabilities are expected to be dangerously high. A warning is
Illegal substances and items found to represent a health and              issued when a tornado actually has been sighted in the area or detected
safety violation, which also constitute a violation of University         by radar. Students should wait for an “all clear” signal from their
policies, will be removed immediately by housing staff. A                 residence hall director (RHD), resident assistant (RA) or Campus Police
confiscation report will be issued listing all items removed. Some        before returning to their room.
confiscated items may be claimed after a complete and proper              Please go to http://apsu.edu/housing/current residents for more
Checkout of the residence hall/apartment. Items not claimed within        information regarding the inclement weather procedure and safe zones
30 days after vacating will be disposed of or donated. Items that will    in the event of a weather emergency.
be confiscated by staff and are not returnable to residents include,
but are not limited to, the following: Alcoholic beverage containers
and caps; Incense, potpourri burners and related paraphernalia;           INSURANCE: The protection of personal property is the
Other miscellaneous illegal items. Items that will be turned over to      individual’s responsibility. Students are encouraged to obtain personal
Campus Police include the following: Drugs or other illegal               renters insurance, possibly through their parents’ homeowners
substance or paraphernalia; Fireworks and weapons; Traffic/               insurance policies.
safety regulation signs and beer kegs and taps.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: Holiday decorations are limited to
the interior of student rooms and apartments and in specified areas.
                                                                                                          -L-
UL-approved holiday lights may be hung in windows in compliance
with Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services and Campus                LAUNDRY MACHINES: Each University-operated housing facility
Police guidelines. Live trees and candles are not permitted in            has a laundry room with free washing machines and dryers for housing
University housing due to risk of fire. Holiday decorations must be       students only.
removed prior to students leaving for the winter vacation.

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March 2023
          Sun                   Mon        Tue             Wed                    Thu        Fri        Sat

                                                 1                           2          3          4
   Dates subject to                                  Deadline to apply for
change. Please refer to                                 August 2023
the Academic Calendar
                                                         graduation
     for updates.

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                                                 Spring Break

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     clocks ahead 1 hour

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LIVING AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES: (LLC) Communities                          LOUNGE FURNITURE: Furniture in lounges and common areas is
were created to help residents better bridge the gap between academics      for the enjoyment of all residents and their guests. Lounge furniture
and campus living. The staff who are part of these communities are          may not be removed or rearranged without prior permission from the
dedicated to facilitating events that meet the interests and academic       residence hall director of that building.
demands of the residents. The learning communities offered are
communication, fine arts, living green, transfer student, health and
wellness. For more information on Living and Learning Communities                                          -M-
visit http://www.apsu.edu/housing/living-learning/index.php
                                                                            MAINTENANCE: Problems in your room/apartment or problems
                                                                            that you observe in public areas should be reported directly to
LOCKED OUT OF YOUR ROOM: If you are locked out of your                      Physical Plant from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. To submit work orders
room/apartment, you can check out a loaner key for 30 minutes.              online, go to www.apsu.edu/physical_plant/, or call 931 221-7424. In
Weekdays from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday, during the                  the event of an emergency, contact Campus Police at the
academic year; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, during the              non-emergency number 931 221-7786. Maintenance requests are
summer in the Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services          prioritized and scheduled by the Physical Plant office. Most repairs
located in the Miller Hall Housing Office.                                  are completed within three working days. While every attempt is
                                                                            made to respect your privacy, by reporting a maintenance need in
           You will have 30 minutes to return the key.                      your room or apartment, you are authorizing access by the Physical
     Failure to return the key will result in a re-core charge.             Plant staff during the hours of 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Evenings-Contact the RA on duty in your hall lobby from 7 p.m.              Please plan accordingly. If you have questions about the status of
-9 p.m. and after 9 p.m. by calling the RA on duty’s cell number            your repair request, contact the Physical Plant.
(listed in all the halls lobby). Weekends and Summer Sessions- For
emergencies, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays during the
academic year, and from 4 p.m. -7 p.m. during the summer, contact
Campus Police. Emergencies will be defined as access for purposes
of medical treatment or personal/property safety as determined by
                                                                                              Scan Here to Submit a Work Order
Campus Police 931 221-7786.
                                                                            MICROWAVES: You may have a microwave as long as it does not
                                                                            exceed 1,000 watts. In addition to wattage requirements, you must use a
LOFTS: The construction of lofts is not permitted. This includes            power strip with a circuit breaker. Power strips are not required when a
individual bed risers to raise the bed. All beds must be set directly on    microwave unit is being used in the kitchen area of the apartments. If
the floor.                                                                  your microwave unit exceeds 1,000 watts or you are not using an
                                                                            approved power strip with circuit breaker, you will be given 24 hours to
LOST KEYS: The cost of replacing a lost key, re-keying the lock             correct the situation. Failure to correct the situation within 24 hours will
core and issuing additional replacement keys for your roommate(s) is        cause your microwave to be confiscated by residence hall staff.
nonrefundable. The required amount is billable through Housing/
Residence Life and Dining Services and payable at the cashier               MULTIPLUGS: Multiplugs are not allowed.
window located in Ellington. Report your lost key immediately to the
Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Service; failure to do so
                                                                            MOTORCYCLES/MOPEDS: Storage of mopeds/motorcycles in close
jeopardizes your security and the security of others. APSU ID cards
                                                                            proximity to the residence hall/apartment is not allowed. Motorcycles
to access your building are replaceable through University Facilities
                                                                            should be parked in the parking lots. Mopeds may be parked adjacent to
for a charge. University Facilities is in Room 207 of the Morgan
                                                                            the bike racks located at each hall/apartment.
University Center.
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     Sun        Mon        Tue             Wed                    Thu                   Fri                   Sat
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                                                                                    Good Friday

                                                                                  University Closed

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                                      Last day of classes        Study Day          Final exams

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                                                                                                         Dates subject to
                                                                                                      change. Please refer to
                                                                                                      the Academic Calendar
                                                                                                           for updates.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: In consideration of your neighbors, OPEN FLAMES: Items that require the use of flammable liquids or
playing musical instruments in the residence hall is not permitted. an open flame to operate, or that produce heat (i.e., Bunsen burners,
Practice rooms are located in the Music/Mass Communication Building. candles, alcohol burners, incense) are not allowed in residents' rooms/
                                                                     apartments.

                                  -N-                                        OUTDOOR            ACTIVITIES         (UNAUTHORIZED
                                                                             Bouncing of basketballs, flying disc throwing, skateboarding,
                                                                                                                                             AREAS):

                                                                             throwing darts, roller blades, golfing, use of archery equipment, water
NOISE: Quiet and courtesy hours provide standards of acceptable              sports (water balloon fights, snowball fights, etc.), playing catch or
noise levels for study, sleep and privacy. Quiet hours are in effect         any other similar activities or games inside or in close proximity to
from 10 p.m. - 8 a.m., seven days a week. During quiet hours, all            the halls (activities can not be within 100 feet of the buildings) or their
noise must be contained within individual student rooms and                  respective parking lots are prohibited because of the possibility of
apartments at a level that is not disruptive to other residents.             damage and the resulting noise. Other games posing a threat to
       During final exams, 24-hour quiet hours are in effect                 resident safety or facilities maintenance are also prohibited.
             beginning at 6 p.m., 48 hours prior to the
      first day of exams and extend until after the last exam.
            At all other times, courtesy hours are in effect.                                                 -P-
Courtesy hours are defined as noise levels appropriate for residence
hall and apartment living and not disruptive to others. This policy          PARKING: Parking is available for each residence hall in designated
governs activities in individual rooms and apartments and outside in         areas. If you are approved for a hall/apartment transfer, you are also
close proximity to halls and apartments. Residence Life staff                required to transfer your parking registration.
members are available to assist you in resolving noise-related
problems. It is always best to attempt to resolve such problems
directly before staff is asked to intervene.                                 PARKING DECAL INFORMATION/REGISTRATION: APSU uses
                                                                             License Plate Recognition to identify vehicles parked on campus. All
NON-ENROLLED STUDENTS: Residents must be enrolled as a                       vehicles parked on APSU's campus must be registered in the APSU
student to reside in University housing. Students who are not enrolled       parking portal. You may access the parking portal at https://
will be allowed two business days to register.                               apsu.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal. Your username is your APSU
If a student fails to register for classes, he/she will have 48 hours to     credentials without the @apsu.edu or @my.apsu.edu.
vacate their room/apartment.
                                                                             Those who are not affiliated with the university will create a login by
                                                                             following the Guest Login link. Please note that authentication may take
                                -O-                                          up to one minute.

ONE CARD ACCESS: A student's Austin Peay ID card is a                        Contact Campus Police at 931 221-7786 located in the Shasteen Building
multipurpose card used to gain access to residence hall buildings,           during regular business hours for more information. You can also
dining services and other areas on campus. Unauthorized use,                 email: parking@apsu.edu. It is advisable to not valuable possessions in
possession or duplication of a card is prohibited by University policy.      your car.
If lost, please go to the information desk in the University Center for a
replacement.
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         Sun                      Mon                      Tue                   Wed                     Thu                     Fri                     Sat
                         1                        2                      3                      4                      5                       6

                                   Finals                  Finals                 Finals                 Finals             Commencement/          Checkout 10am-2pm
                                                                                                                                                       (Graduating
                             Checkout 7pm-9pm         Checkout 7pm-9pm       Checkout 7pm-9pm       Checkout 7pm-9pm       Checkout 5pm-10pm
                                                                                                                                                      seniors only)

7                        8                        9                      10                     11                     12                      13

    Maymester check-in           Maymester
                                classes begin
       12noon-3pm

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                                                                                                                            Maymester ends

28                       29                       30                     31

                               Memorial Day                                                                                                       Dates subject to
                                                                                                                                               change. Please refer to
                              University Closed                                                                                                the Academic Calendar
                                                                                                                                                    for updates.
PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS & CAMPUS BLUE LIGHT PHONES:                           POSTING: A specific bulletin board marked “GENERAL CAMPUS
                                                                           POSTING ONLY” is provided in each residence hall for posting of
Campus Blue Light Phones: Know the location of emergency phones            campus events and other types of information. Individuals/groups
throughout campus. To use: Push the RED emergency button, a blue           wishing to post information must obtain permission from the Office of
light will flash and the phone will automatically dial Campus Police.      Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services. All information posted
                                                                           must be in compliance with the rules and regulations for posting as
                                                                           outlined by the Office of University Facilities. Information that does not
ICE – In Case of Emergency: Program your cell phone with an “In            have approval or that is posted improperly will be removed by the
Case of Emergency" contact number and name using the acronym ICE.          residence hall staff immediately.
This will help emergency personnel assist you when you need it most.
                                                                           Possible disciplinary charges may be filed by Housing/Residence Life
 Personal Safety:                                                          and Dining Services against the individual or organization. Resident
 • Walk in groups or call Campus Police; do not walk alone after           room/apartment information signs or other decorations may not be
    dark.                                                                  displayed in windows or interior/exterior of the residence hall/
 •   Keep identification on your person at all times.                      apartments. Banners may be allowed with special permission. No types
                                                                           of door decorations, stickers, signs or other adhesive material may be
 •   Park and walk in well-lit areas.                                      placed on the exterior/interior of any residence hall/apartment complex.
 •   Know the location of emergency call boxes with Blue Lights.
                                                                           POWER STRIPS: The use of UL-approved power strips with a built
 •   Stay alert! Avoid talking on your cell or using electronic devices    -in circuit breaker is required on appliances and other electronic
     when walking alone.                                                   devices used inside a room/apartment.
 •   Secure personal property and avoid displaying valuables.
 •   Alert someone you know and trust if you plan to leave campus          PRIVATE ROOMS: Private rooms are available on a limited
     or if your daily schedule will be different from the “norm”.          basis and only upon request. Students may apply for a private room
                                                                           only through the my APHousing Portal at the beginning of each
 •   Report all suspicious activity to Campus Police.                      semester. Instructions will be provided via email to the students
 Residence Hall Safety:                                                    APSU email. See “Room changes and hall transfers” for more
                                                                           information.
 •   Lock doors at all times, especially when you go to sleep.
 •   Report lost keys immediately; do not loan your ID or keys to
     anyone.
 •   Secure valuables and medications at all times.                        When assigned to a single occupant room, you will be charged
                                                                           automatically the private room rate until such time you request to be
 •   Know the location of fire alarms and extinguishers, and be            moved or fail to reapply for the room. The private room guarantee is a
     familiar with exits and evacuation procedures.                        non-prorated, nonrefundable fee that assures you that no other
 •   Escort your guests at all times and do not let strangers into         resident will be assigned to your room or apartment bedroom during
     residence halls.                                                      the current semester.
 •   Report all suspicious activity to your RA or Campus Police.     PUBLIC AREAS: Public areas in residence halls and apartments are
                                                                     for the use and enjoyment of all residents. Individuals wanting to
PEST CONTROL: Pest control problems should be reported to the sponsor private social events should make arrangements to use other
Physical Plant at 931-221-7424. All rooms and apartments are sprayed campus facilities. In addition, the grounds outside residence halls may
for pests as problems are reported.                                  not be used for private social events.
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June 2023
        Sun                         Mon                       Tue                Wed        Thu        Fri        Sat
                                                                                       1          2          3
   Dates subject to
change. Please refer to
the Academic Calendar
     for updates.

4                         5                          6                      7          8          9          10

                               Summer 1 classes
                                begin (end July 7)

                              Full Summer classes
                               begin (end Aug 11)
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                                  Juneteenth              Graduation Gala
                                                           8:30am-1pm
                               University closed

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-R-                                         your floor, or on a nearby floor, is available to assist you with residence
                                                                           hall or apartment living and serves as an informational resource to Austin
                                                                           Peay. The RA is there to ensure community living standards are
REAPPLICATION: Applications to return to the residence halls for           maintained and to work with all residents to plan informative and
the following academic year and applications for summer school are         enjoyable activities.
available during the Reapplication Week held in the spring. All
current resident students will receive information about Reapplication     RESIDENTIAL CURRICULUM: The Residential Curriculum is an
Week in advance to their APSU Student email. It is your                    intentional way of promoting learning in college and university
responsibility to follow the directions set forth by the Office of         residence life and education programs with a focus on self–awareness,
Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services to obtain residency for         life skills, interpersonal abilities, collaboration and global citizenship.
the next academic year.                                                    Residents who successfully complete the curriculum are eligible for
                                                                           incentives, which include housing scholarships.
RECYCLING: Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services
advocates the reduction of waste and the recycling of all reusable         RESTRICTED AREAS: Certain areas in and around the residence
materials in all of its facilities. Recyclable items include aluminum      halls which are off limits to students, include but are not limited to
cans, paper and some types of plastic containers.                          roofs, ledges, mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, etc.
REFRIGERATORS: You may bring your own refrigerator from                    ROOM CHANGES AND HALL TRANSFERS: As a resident, you
home as long as it does not exceed five cubic feet. In addition to size    will have several opportunities to move from your current room to
requirements, you must use a power strip with a circuit breaker.           another room in your same residence hall or to another hall/apartment.
Power strips are not required when the refrigerator unit is being used     All room and hall changes must be approved prior to the move and by
in the kitchen area of the apartment. If your refrigerator unit exceeds    the appropriate housing staff. Violators will be subject to an improper
five cubic feet, or you are not using an approved power strip with a       checkout charge and disciplinary action.
circuit breaker, you will be given 24 hours to correct the situation.
Failure to correct the situation within 24 hours will cause your           Room changes may be requested through the my APHousing Portal
refrigerator unit to be confiscated by residence hall staff.               (Link/QR) at the beginning of each semester. Instructions will be
                                                                           provided via email to the students APSU email.
RELEASE OF PRIVATE INFORMATION: Release of private
information to students or other interested parties is not permitted
without prior written consent by the originator. Students must complete
the FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) form to
authorize release of private information to designated individuals.
Directory information (telephone numbers and P.O. boxes) is considered
public information.
                                                                           MEDIATION ROOM CHANGE: While learning to live with
RESIDENCE LIFE STAFFING: Each residence hall is supervised                 differences is an important aspect of college life, we realize that
directly by a trained residence hall director (RHD). The RHD               sometimes needs and personalities are just too different. We also
coordinates the administrative and community activities of a specific      realize you may form friendships that result in a desire to change your
residence hall. RHD offices are located in each residence hall.            room or suitemates.
Although the RHD is there to assist you whenever you need it, the staff    Roommates must try to work through a roommate mediation meeting
member with whom you will have the most direct contact is the resident     before a move can be considered other than during authorized hall/
assistant (RA). This person, also trained for his/her position, lives on   room changes.
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July 2023
        Sun                     Mon                         Tue                 Wed        Thu        Fri              Sat
                                                                                                            1
   Dates subject to
change. Please refer to                                                                                         Last day to apply for
the Academic Calendar                                                                                             December 2023
     for updates.
                                                                                                                     graduation

2                         3                       4                        5          6          7          8

                                                       Independence Day

                                                       University closed

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                           Summer 11 classes
                          begin (end August 11)

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ROOM PERSONALIZATION: An empty residence hall room or                      •   Safety Awareness Programs: Designed to acquaint residents with
apartment can be drab. Putting up posters, pictures and decorations            crime prevention strategies.
can add that touch of home. Be sure no holes or any type of damage         •   Live Safe: Safety app which can be downloaded from Google Play
results when hanging these items. You may want to provide                      or the App Store.
decorative lamps, throw pillows, plants or other personal items.
Personal furniture is permitted. It is a good idea to discuss any room
                                                                           SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited in all residence halls and
or apartment personalization with your roommate(s) before you begin.
                                                                           apartments. This includes lounges, laundry rooms and vending areas.
Every room/apartment is painted on a regular basis. Residents
                                                                           Smoking is permitted in designated parking areas only. This includes
desiring to personalize rooms or apartments may not use wallpaper or
                                                                           electronic cigarettes.
contact paper in room/apartment due to the possible damage to
University facilities; paint any part of room/apartment or University      SOLICITATION: To protect students against fraudulent
furniture or equipment; use nails or screws to hang items; decorate        involvement, sectarian promulgation or interruption of their studies
your room/apartment in a manner in which damage occurs when
                                                                           and to ensure that the property of the University is not used for
removed; use wall coverings that cover 50% or more of the wall             monetary gain, door-to-door soliciting, sectarian promulgation or
surface; such as fish netting, posters and tapestries hung from ceiling    political propaganda, in residence halls is prohibited, except in the
light fixtures, over radiators, electrical outlets, from sprinklers or     common lounges with the prior approval of the associate director of
smoke detectors. Adhesive materials (such as Command Strips) to            Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services.
personalize your room/apartment are permitted. However, residents
will be responsible for damage caused by use of adhesive material and      Fundraising in University housing is limited to official residence life
will be charged. Any personalization must be removed at the close of       organizations and approved University organizations. A fundraising
each academic year or any time when residents are not returning.           approval form must be submitted two weeks in advance to the
Failure to comply with the above guidelines will result in charges.        associate director of Housing/Residence Life. This form is available
You will be given 48 hours to correct the violation.                       from the Office of Housing/Residence Life and Dining Services.
                                                                           Fundraising activities are limited to housing common areas (i.e.,
                                -S-                                        inside or adjacent to lounges).

SECURITY: For your protection as well as your personal property,           SPRINKLERS: Sprinklers are located throughout the residence
do not leave your room/apartment unlocked when unattended, and do          halls, in student rooms, corridors and public areas. This will greatly
not sleep with your room/apartment door open or unlocked. Large            enhance your safety while living in the residence halls. Do not
valuable items (i.e., stereo, TV, computers) should be identified by       remove or tamper with the sprinkler head or any part of the system.
Campus Police through Project ID Examples of security measures in          Do not hang ANYTHING from a sprinkler head or from any other
residential facilities include the following:                              part of the fire suppression equipment, including the pipes. Keep a
•   Rave Security Alert (AP Alert) As a student, your email address is     clearance of 18 inches around sprinkler heads. Keep sources of heat
    automatically registered with Rave Mobile Safety. To receive alerts    away from the sprinkler heads. Avoid hitting the sprinkler heads when
    on your mobile device, you need to add your number to your             moving items into, out of, or around a room. Do not engage in sports
    account. Go to www.getrave.com and type APSU as your school.           or horseplay that could result in anything striking a sprinkler head
    From there, use your single sign-on to login to your account and go    anywhere in the residence hall. Report any damaged or missing
    to your settings to add your mobile number.                            sprinkler heads or other damaged components. Balls, flying discs and
                                                                           other items that can damage the sprinkler head are not to be thrown in
•   One Card Access: See One Card Access on Page 12.                       rooms, hallways or other public areas. Damages caused by residents
•   Door Alarm: When set, students may not use these doors to enter or     will be billed to their student accounts.
    exit the residence hall other than during emergencies.

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