University Housing

Below is important information residents should know about living on campus. Please make sure to also review the Community Standards that all residents and their guests are responsible for following. If students have any questions, they may contact their RA.

Cleaning: Residents are responsible for keeping their room, bathroom, and suite in a clean and sanitary condition. It is important for residents to develop and follow a cleaning schedule with their roommates or suitemates. Damage and/or cleaning charges will be assessed for rooms or suites left in unsatisfactory condition at check-out or during room inspections. A Room Condition Form (RCF) is sent electronically to residents when they move in to document the room’s condition at the time of move in. Residents are encouraged to purchase “Safer Choice” or “Green Seal” certified products to protect the environment.

Cooking: Most residence halls provide common kitchens in which residents may cook. Many kitchens also have refrigerators for short-term use while cooking. All items placed in the common kitchen must be labeled with the resident’s name and room number. Residents must remove personal items from the common refrigerators when they are done cooking. Residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves during and after using the kitchens. For the safety of all residents, do not leave food unattended while cooking. A common mistake is to overcook microwave popcorn. We recommend that residents do not use the “Popcorn” button on the microwave, instead follow the cooking directions on the package and watch it carefully. Burnt popcorn may activate the hall’s fire alarm which causes all residents to evacuate. If a resident’s actions cause the Fire Department to respond, Property Management will impose a $200 fine in addition to any costs for cleanup and/or restoration.

Noise Policy.

Garbage and Recycling: Residents are responsible for emptying their own garbage and recycling and transporting it to the dumpsters or receptacles adjacent to their residence hall. Residents are expected to put their trash and recycling in the appropriate dumpsters, cardboard bins, roll carts. All residents are encouraged to recycle plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans. To learn more about recycling at Auburn visit the Waste Reduction & Recycling website” Here is the link to that website: Waste Reduction & Recycling – Auburn University Facilities Management

Heating/Cooling: 191 College, The Union, 160 Ross, South Donahue, and the Village residence halls have in-room thermostats to control heating and air-conditioning.

Due to the nature of the mechanical system in the Quad and Hill, heating and air-conditioning on demand is not available. Quad and Hill residence halls are in either heating mode, cooling mode, or neutral mode (neither hot nor cool). Controls on the Fan Coil Units only allow residents to control On/Off and Fan Speed. Changeovers from heating to cooling or vice versa are made manually as determined by AU Housing. As a part of the Quad renovation project, Quad rooms will have in-room thermostats as buildings are renovated.

There is always the possibility that unusual weather patterns may cause some occupants temporary discomfort. Each winter, AU Housing addresses the question of when to adjust the heating/cooling in the Hill and the Quad. Alabama winter temperatures are often mild with highs nearing 70 during the day and lows in the mid-40s in the evening. With over one thousand people living in the Hill and the Quad, providing the optimal indoor climate can lead to a challenge as we try to meet everyone’s needs. Please be assured that the AU Housing staff do our best to accommodate heating and cooling needs through the winter months.

Lockouts: For personal safety, it is important for residents to lock their room or suite door each time they leave and carry their keys with them at all times. Students may request complimentary lockout assistance at the Area Office when is it open. Residents who request lockout assistance when the Area Office is closed are charged $50 each time. To request lockout assistance when the Area Office is closed, residents must call the RA on duty phone.

Needle Disposal: For medical reasons some students must use hypodermic needles and syringes. Used needles and syringes cannot be placed in regular trash containers. Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations require that used needles and syringes must be placed in “SHARPS” containers. Contact Auburn’s Medical Clinic (334) 844-6125, to make arrangements to discard the SHARPS container with them.

Personal Property: Auburn University Housing and Property Management are not responsible for residents’ belongings during occupancy or after check-out. Residents are encouraged to have appropriate and adequate renters’ insurance or to make sure their belongings are covered under their parents’ home owner’s insurance. Auburn University’s Risk Management and Insurance Department has made arrangements with Arthur J. Gallagher and Company as AU’s preferred provider to offer specialized student property protection insurance. For more information about property and renter’s insurance and to purchase coverage, go to the College Student Insurance website. In addition, students wishing to lease room safes may order them prior to fall move in through the Collegiate BedLoft website.

Pets: Pets, except fish, are prohibited in the residence halls. Fish may be kept providing (a) the fish tank does not exceed 20 U.S. gallons and (b) all residents of the room agree to have a fish tank in the room. Residents are responsible for caring for the fish over breaks. Please keep in mind that almost all of the halls are closed at Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks.

Any prohibited pets found during room inspections must be removed within 24 hours. The pet owner will be fined $200 and will be referred to University Housing for conduct sanctions. Additionally, the pet owner may be assessed for pest control and/or cleaning costs. Read the Pet Policy for more information. Service animals are permitted. Emotional Support Animals are permitted if approved through the Office of Accessibility.

Smoking: Auburn is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all interior and exterior areas of all residence halls. Evidence of smoking will result in a $200 fine.

Sustainability on Campus: Check out the Office of Sustainability’s resources page for guides to living on campus, transportation, packing for move-in, and more. The Events Calendar is also a great resource to find sustainability events happening on campus.