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This is a university whose alumni include
the CEO of Apple, the founders of Habitat
for Humanity and Wikipedia, an Oscarwinning actor, sports legends,and
astronauts.
This is a university where you will make
friends for a lifetime with a 250,000-strong,
worldwide network of alumni who will think
of you as family.
This is a university that will surprise you,
impress you, and propel you to success as
it has for generations before you.
Welcome!
We welcome you to our residential community and hope that you will take advantage
of all that living on campus has to offer. On our Freshmen Move-In page you will also
find important information about making the transition to living with us on campus at
Auburn University. You will find everything you need to know from when to register for
move-in times in August, to how to decorate your new home and what to bring with
you. We have also included important dates you should familiarize yourself with such
as: dates for room changes, move- out dates, when the residence halls close and reopen each break, dates to reserve housing for the next year, etc.
Take your time and review all of the information we have gathered to benefit yourself
when moving to Auburn. We are excited and are looking forward to your new
beginnings with us here with Housing at Auburn University.
Always feel free to contact us if
you have any questions. You
may reach us at
(334) 844-4580 or email us at
[email protected] with your
questions, comments, or
concerns.
Housing Services
Cable T.V. and Wireless Internet
These services are included in
your rent. There is a cable outlet in
each Hill and Quad resident hall
room and in each bedroom in the
suite common area in the Village,
and South Donahue. You will need
to have a cable-digital-ready T.V.
to receive the channels. The
channels are all open, not
scrambled and are part of the
basic cable service. Cable ready
digital T.V.'s may also be
described as receiving all in-theclear QAM channels.
Laundry Facilities
Washers and dryers are located
in each suite in South Donahue
and in each Village and Hill
residence hall. Terrell hall, the
dining facility centrally located on
the Hill, has a laundry facility as
well. In the Quad, there is a
central laundry facility convenient
to the residence halls. A number
of washer and dryers are
equipped to allow residents to use
their Tiger Card in lieu of coins.
Important Information
Room Change Requests
Except for an unanticipated roommate request, you cannot request a room change prior to movein Fall Semester. We will have two room change days at the beginning of Fall Semester. The
dates are September 3 and September 24. On a first-come, first-served basis on these dates,
residents may come to Burton Hall to inquire about spaces available for an immediate move. If
space is not available for where you wish to live, you will be placed on a waiting list for a move at
the beginning of Spring Semester. Except in extreme circumstances such as irresolvable
roommate conflicts, no moves for Fall Semester will be permitted after the second room change
day. There will be two room change days at the beginning of Spring Semester as well. Important
dates are listed in the calendar on the Housing website and residents are also reminded of these
dates in addition to other important items through their Tigermail.
Trash Disposal and Recycling
Residents are responsible for removing their trash to receptacles outside but in close proximity
to their buildings. We strongly encourage residents to recycle and Housing provides convenient
means to facilitate that effort.
Dining Facilites
Residents can eat in any dining facility on campus and there are a variety of dining venues to
choose from. To review menus, locations and information about the required dining plan for
undergraduate students, please visit the dining website at: auburn.edu/dining
Safety/Security
In addition to the coking and other appliances not permitted for safety reasons, candles with burnt
wicks (you may have candles with un-burnt wicks) or any flame-producing item and extension cords
are not permitted. Surge protectors are permitted. All residence hall exterior doors remain locked with
a few exceptions and residents have card access to their building by swiping a card reader with their
Tiger Cards. Room and closet doors also have a key access.
Disciplinary Procedure
Violations of Community Standards are handled by Residence Life staff. Sanctions such as fines
and loss of certain privileges end even removal from Housing may be imposed. Refresh your
memory by re-reading the Terms of the Housing Agreement and familiarize yourself with information
contained in the Guide and the Student policy eHandbook.
Important Information
Food-Related and Other Appliances
You are permitted to have a coffee maker, microwave (not to exceed 700 watts), fridge (not
to exceed 4.3 cubic feet), "George Foreman" type indoor grills, TV, fan, and iron. Appliances
that are not permitted include but are not limited to:
Air-conditioning units, ceiling fan, crock pots, hot plated, toaster ovens, toasters, halogen
lamps, dishwashers, laundry machines, space heathers, and appliances with open flames or
heating coils which pose an electrical overload hazard.
Furnishings
All Hill, Quad, Village, and Cambridge units are furnished with extra-long (80") twin size, bunkable beds. South Donahue units are furnished with queen sized beds, study desk and chair,
and chest of drawers for each resident. Quad and Hill residents have their own lockable
closets. In the Village and South Donahue, residents have open (no door) closets in their
bedroom and their bedroom doors lock. The common areas in the Village and South Donahue
units are furnished with a sofa and side chair, dinette table, and two chairs (or breakfast bar
with two stools), fridge, microwaves, counter and cabinet space. Additionally, the common
area in South Donahue is furnished with a media center and wall mounted 42 " flat screen T.V.
You may bring extra furnishings such as shelf units however no A.U. provided furnishings may
be removed from the rooms.
Pets
No pets are permitted in the Resident Halls.
Smoking/Alcohol
All residence halls are smoke-free. The possession and/or consumption of as well as being in
the presence of alcohol in all residential facilities are prohibited as well.