THIS IS PRESTIGE. THIS IS INNOVATION IS SPIRIT. THIS IS TRADITION. THIS IS P THIS IS POTENTIAL. THIS IS FAMILY. TH PROBLEM-SOLVING. THIS IS GROWTH THIS IS PASSION.THIS IS TEAMWORK. T THIS IS COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACHIEVE POWERFUL. THIS IS OPPORTUNITY. TH COMMUNITY. THIS IS PASSSION. THIS I THIS IS DISCOVERY THIS IS DISCOVERY ERGY. THIS IS IMPACT. THIS IS DISCOVE THIS IS TECHNOLOGY. THIS IS HOME .T S OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS ENGAGEMEN DEDICATION. THIS IS SCHOLARSHIP. TH THIS AUBURN. THIS ISIS SUPPORT. THIS IS LEADERSHIP. OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS RESEARCH. TH THIS IS DISCOVERY. THIS IS GROWTH. The Department of Residence Life's mission is to enable student success by creating and supporting welcoming, safe and inclusive residential communities. Residence Life Who We Are We are so glad you have chosen to live on campus! The Residence Life staff is here to help you adjust to living in community with other Auburn students and make the most of your residential experience! Our mission is to enable student success by creating and supporting welcoming, safe, and inclusive residential communities. You are a vital part of our community, and we look forward to serving you! If you have questions throughout the semester, a Resident Assistant (RA) is always on-duty in your neighborhood and can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week via a duty phone. The duty phone numbers will be displayed in your hall. You can also talk to a RA in person, as every residence hall has at least two RAs. If you need to reach a Professional Staff member, you may visit the Residence Life office in Lucille Burton Hall on the second floor. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 11:45 am and 12:45 pm to 4:45 pm. You may also reach us by calling 334-844-3460 or emailing us at: residence-life@auburn.edu We look forward to assisting you. Also, visit the Residence Life website for additional information. Our Staff Residence Life Residence Life’s engaged and enthusiastic staff members are here to welcome you to your new home and assist you throughout the year. Resident Assistants (RAs) are experienced and knowledgeable students who live in your hall and are your primary contacts in the hall. Have a question about classes, the hall, a campus tradition, or want a friend to hang out with? Contact your RA, who will be happy to help! Teams of RAs work in “neighborhoods” in the Hill, Quad, and Village residential areas. Cambridge and South Donahue are considered their own neighborhoods. There is at least one on-duty RA in the neighborhood each day who carries an on-duty phone 24/7, so they are always only a phone call away. We also have Graduate Area Coordinators, who live in your neighborhood and supervise the RAs. They will be at events and seen in the hall, so be sure to say hello! As graduate students, they have a wealth of knowledge about next steps toward graduate school or a career field. Finally, we have a professional staff team of Area Directors, an Assistant Director, and a Director who oversee all of Residence Life and work to provide you with quality programs and services. Residence Life professional staff members are located on the second floor of Burton Hall. We Are Here for You! Our mission is to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive home for your time at Auburn. Our alcohol-free and smoke-free residence halls provide a healthy environment for students to live. All students are expected to adhere to our noise and visitor/guest policies in order to maintain a safe environment that is enables students to study, sleep and socialize. All residents are encouraged to attend events sponsored by their RAs in the hall lobby or floor lounges. These activities connect you to students living in your hall and others on campus. Participating in a game night or a pasta dinner is a great way to meet others in your major, students with common hobbies, teammates for a new intramural team, and great friends! The RAs living in your hall will be planning activities throughout the year and will happily plan activities based on your interests! Come out to events in your hall and neighborhood, and be ALL IN with Residence Life! Items to Bring Home There are so many things you can bring to make your room uniquely yours! As you are deciding what to pack up, here is a list of suggested “must-haves” for your new room: Alarm Clock Area Rug Backpack Bicycle and Lock (with a bicycle permit) Bookcase Broom & Dustpan Can Opener Cleaning Supplies Curtains (Blinds are Provided) Desk Lamp Desk Organizer Fan Flashlight Iron and Board Laundry Supplies/Basket Mattress Pad/Cover Memo Board Sewing Kit Bed Sheets Shower Curtain (Rod is Provided) Stapler Surge Protector (extension cords are not allowed) Towels Trashcan Under-Bed Storage Boxes Utensils and Dishes Wall Art Wastebasket Decorating Your room is the focal point of your home while at Auburn, and we hope you give it your personal touch. In order to maintain our halls for future Auburn students, it is important for you to read and follow the rules for decorating your room. Before packing, contact your new roommate or suite-mates and coordinate what each of you will be bringing. As you prep your room, keep in mind the following items are prohibited: • • • • • • Paint, wallpaper, or adhesive-backed shelf paper on the walls Nails, screws, duct-tape, double-sided tape, or glue for wall hangings Adjusting the door length for carpets to fit Decals on any furniture or window Alcohol bottles used as decorative pieces Items hung outside the window As you are getting ready to decorate, here are things you can use to make your room your own: • • • • Wall hanging strips that guarantee no damage Area or accent rugs Expansion rods, not standard curtain rods, for window curtains Lamps or string lighting Of course, if you get stuck while decorating or are unsure about an option, ask a RA and consult the Guide to Residential Living.