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Living On Campus Housing GuideCollaboration, Accountability, Responsibility,Service, Leadership601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. DriveThompson Center 301Winston-Salem, NC 27110Office phone: (336) 750-34711

ContentsWELCOME .5MISSION STATEMENT. 6VISION . 7HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE AND STAFF .8RESIDENCE HALL DESK NUMBERS . 8RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF ROLES . 8GETTING INVOLVED .9EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES . 9RESIDENCE HALL GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES . 10LIVING COMMUNITIES . 10HOUSING APPLICATION AND CONTRACT POLICIES . 10HOUSING ASSIGNMENT PROCESS AND PROCEDURES . 12STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CONDUCT.12SAFETY AND SECURITY .12RESIDENCE HALL SECURITY . 12Entry into the Residence Halls . 13PERSONAL SAFETY . 13PUBLIC SAFETY . 14CRISIS RESPONSE .15FIRE SAFETY . 15Fire Drills . 15Fire Extinguishers . 15Smoke Detectors . 16Sprinkler Heads . 16TITLE XI MISCONDUCT. 16RAMALERT. 17WEATHER . 17CAMPUS LIFE SERVICES .17RESIDENTIAL SERVICES . 17Residence Hall Computer Use . 17Laundry Facilities. 18Vending Machines . 18Maintenance Requests . 18Damages to Facilities or University Property (Individual) . 19Damages (Common Area/Community) . 19Pest Control and Protocol. 20Renter’s Insurance. 20OTHER SERVICES . 20Mail Services . 20RAMCard Services . 21Parking and Transportation . 212

Information Technology Services . 21Department of Disability Services . 21Mental Health Assistance Disposition . 22Wellness Center. 22Meal Plans . 22Career Development Services. 22University Student Activities & Engagement (USAE). 22RESIDENCE HALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .23ABANDONED PROPERTY . 23ADVERTISING AND POSTING POLICY . 23ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . 24ALCOHOL AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. 24APPROPRIATE DRESS. 25BUSINESSES CONDUCTED IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS . 25EXTERIOR DOORS ACCESS. 25CLEANLINESS . 25COHABITATION . 25COMMUNAL PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY . 26COOKING/FOOD PREPARATION . 26CYBER STALKING (BULLYING) . 26DECORATIONS/ ATTACHMENTS . 27DEFACING/DESTRUCTION OF UNIVERSITY PROPERTY . 27DISRUPTIVE/DISORDERLY CONDUCT . 27DOOR PROPPING. 27DRUGS (ILLEGAL) - DRUG ABUSE . 27DRY PLANTS (HOLIDAY TREES AND PLANTS) . 28ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES/EQUIPMENT. 28EMERGENCY EXITS . 29EMERGENCY/SAFETY EQUIPMENT/FIRE ALARM SYSTEM . 29EMERGENCY DRILLS AND PROCEDURES . 29FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS . 29FIGHTING . 29FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS . 29FIRE SAFETY . 30FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS . 30FURNITURE . 30GAMBLING. 30GOOD CHARACTER EXPECTATIONS . 30GRAFFITI . 31GROUP BILLINGS . 31HALL MEETINGS . 31HARASSMENT POLICY . 31HAZING . 31HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS . 31HOUSEKEEPING . 323

IDENTIFICATION . 32ILLEGAL ENTRY . 32KEYS: LOCKOUTS/ LOST, STOLEN, SHARED KEYS . 33LOITERING . 33OPEN FLAMES . 33PETS, SERVICE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS . 33PRANKS . 33PRESS . 33PROJECTILES . 34QUIET HOURS . 34REFRIGERATOR POLICY . 34ROOM INVENTORY AND INSPECTIONS . 35ROOMMATE CONFLICTS . 35SELF-POWERED, MOTORIZED AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES. 36SLEEPING IN UNAUTHORIZED ASSIGNMENTS . 36SMOKING . 36SOLICITATION . 36SPORTS IN THE HALLWAY. 37STORAGE. 37THEFT AND POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY . 37THROWING OR HANGING ITEMS FROM BUILDING OR ATTACHING ITEMS TO OUTSIDE OF BUILDING . 37TRASH REMOVAL . 37UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY. 37VANDALISM . 38HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE COVID -19 VISITATION NOTICE . 38Visitation Procedures . 38Expectations of Visitors . 39WINDOWS AND WINDOW SCREENS . 39RESIDENCE LIFE DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM .39DISCIPLINARY PROCESS . 39PROHIBITED ITEMS IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS. 40WSSU HOUSING FINES APPEALS PROCESS .42FINES AND CHARGES . 424

WELCOMEWelcome to your community! In a University, you learn just as much outside the classroom asyou do within it — and much of that learning will happen right here, in your experiences inHousing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University.Here, you will encounter many people with similar interests; you will also meet and livealongside others who are different from you. That is what makes living in Housing andResidence Life unlike anywhere else. And it is why we work to create an environment thatcelebrates the unique cultures, social identities, histories, and narratives that our residents bringinto the community.Housing and Residence Life values inclusion and being a supportive place for residents of allidentities. We strive for every resident to call Housing and Residence Life home. It is our sincerehope that you will find that your community is a place where you can express yourself and makelifelong connections. You belong here. We are so glad you are home.Housing and Residence Life – Health Crises Guidelines/ProceduresInstrumental to the mission of Housing and Residence life (HRL) at WSSU is to provide a safe,secure, and comfortable living conditions which are conducive to the pursuit of academicexcellence. The below guidelines and procedures apply to all residential students to promotehealth and safety.Winston-Salem State University may adjust the housing services schedule contained herein,temporarily close, and/or place restrictions on the use of housing facilities as necessary in WinstonSalem State University’s sole discretion to preserve the health and safety of residents and thegreater campus community. In the event of temporary closures, restrictions, and/or adjustmentsto the housing services schedule, Winston-Salem State University shall not have the obligation toissue a partial refund or credit for such interruptions or adjustments. Furthermore, during a healthand safety emergency certain companies or staff contracted by Winston-Salem State University toprovide certain services to campus housing facilities may not be available or may be significantlylimited.Community of Respect – It is expected that all members of the WSSU HRL communitydemonstrate respect for one another by demonstrating honesty, integrity, and civility. In theinterest of the health of both residential students and Housing and Residence Life staff membersand contractors, residential students are prohibited by engaging in conduct that creates a health orsafety hazard within all Winston-Salem State University residential spaces both on and off campus.In the event, Winston-Salem State University requires a resident to vacate their housingassignment or move housing assignments, residents will be responsible for removing all valuablepersonal items at that time. In certain circumstances, Winston-Salem State University may removepossessions and/or furnishings from housing assignments for those assignments to be used forother emergency purposes. Winston-Salem State University will not be responsible for loss ordamage to a resident’s personal items that must be moved and stored in such instances.5

Health and Safety – As Winston-Salem State University responds to health crises, residentialstudents are expected to comply with health and safety laws, orders, ordinances, regulations, andguidance adopted by Winston-Salem State University. This may include face mask or socialdistancing guidance, limits on mass gatherings, changes to the visitation policy, testing, quarantineand isolation procedures. Compliance with all health and safety guidelines extends to bothresidential students and all Housing and Residence Life staff members. If there is a health andsafety emergency, residents may not be able to occupy campus housing or the resident’s use ofcampus housing facilities may be significantly restricted.Quarantine and Isolation – At any time, the university may request or require vacating theirresidence hall assignment when their presence may pose a risk to the health and safety of othermembers within the residential community. All residential students are required to comply withrequest from Housing and Residence Life officials if asked to leave their assigned space due to apublic health emergency including COVID 19. Failure to adhere to these requests may subject astudent to emergency removal or termination of the resident’s housing contract. Housing andResidence Life has limited spaces for isolation and quarantine. Moreover, a resident may berecommended to self-isolate or quarantine in another space and will not be permitted to continueresiding in their housing assignment. Removal or relocation from Housing to isolate or quarantinedoes not constitute a termination of the housing contract.Conflict – In the event of a conflict between these guidelines/procedures and language in otherdocuments, these guidelines/procedures will control and supersede existing documents.MISSION STATEMENTThe Mission of Housing and Residence Life at WSSU is to provide a Residential Experience thatfosters a holistic-learning atmosphere which challenges a community of diverse scholars whileencouraging collaboration, accountability, responsibility, service, and leadership preparing ourstudents to engage in the global community.Instrumental to the success of our mission is to provide: Safe, Secure, and comfortable living conditions which are conducive to the pursuit ofacademic excellencePrograms that address cultural, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectualdevelopment of our studentsTechnology that enhances intellectual pursuits and student successAn awareness of the benefits and needs associated with community living6

VISIONWinston-Salem State University residence halls operate on a "living and learning" concept. Here,students are challenged to improve interpersonal relationship skills. Students are also challengedto live peacefully and to interact with others from different backgrounds. Our students enjoy ahealthy range of adult freedom while carrying out their responsibilities at Winston-Salem StateUniversity.We believe that: Service to the students at Winston-Salem State University is our highest priority. Weserve by preparing our students to be tomorrow's leaders. Winston-Salem State University is committed to excellence, embracing those programsand activities that we can deliver at an exemplary level. A community of learners and scholars is built around high expectations. We expect allmembers to use their unique talents to make WSSU a better place. Each member of our community has the ability to contribute to the entirety of thecommunity.Winston-Salem State University residence hall communitiesincorporate the following living creed:Education:to ensure teaching and learning takes place beyond the classroom;Openness:so ideas and thoughts can be discussed freely;Respect:to ensure individuality is honored so diversity can be pursued;Responsibility:so the individual accepts obligations to the community and is heldaccountable for individual actions;Caring:to ensure the individual’s well-being is supported, and thatcommunity service is encouraged;Involvement:so the individuals have a voice in decisions concerning theircommunity;Ownership:to ensure all individuals care for their facilities and adjacent propertyand;Celebration:so Winston-Salem State University history and culture is promotedand residence life and university traditions are shared.7