What’s it like living on campus? Residence Hall Features Each residence hall floor has a returning student, known as a Resident Assistant (RA). Your RA offers learning opportunities and programs, provides support in mediating conflicts, and helps with your transition to college. Additionally, each building has a live-in, full-time professional known as a Resident Director (RD) who provides support to students and leads in the planning of learning opportunities for the entire community. Room Features All the residence hall rooms are equipped with both wireless and wired internet, as well as cable television access. In addition, all rooms are carpeted and have central air conditioning. There is a list of preferred vendors for renting other items to furnish your room including MicroFridges and bed lofts. Please visit: www.american.edu/ocl/housing/roomrentals.cfm for more information. Safety and Security Residence halls are locked 24-hours a day and can only be entered using the student’s coded AUID card. Students may visit other halls, but only with an escort. American University’s Department of Public Safety is committed to ensuring the safety of all students. Crime prevention efforts include a 24-hour escort service, emergency phones across the campus, and physical defense courses. Important Policies for all Residence Halls • Quiet Hours: These hours are instituted in order to accommodate sleeping as well as study hours. The residence halls maintain quiet hours from 11:00pm until 7:00am on weeknights, 1:00am to 10:00am on weekends and are in effect for twenty-four hours during finals to accommodate sleeping and study. • Alcohol/Smoking: Alcohol is prohibited in residence halls. Smoking is also prohibited in the halls.
Start Building Your Packing List! • Standard Twin Sheets and Pillow Case(s) • Pillow(s) • Blankets • Towels • Alarm Clock • Desk Lamp (Non-Halogen) • Posters • Headphones for quiet hours • Computer • Hangers • Laundry Bag/Basket • Iron (may only be used in floor laundry room) • Trash Can • Dishes and Glasses • Shower shoes (flip-flops)