Safety & Security Resident Responsibilities


To create a safer, more secure campus, University Housing needs the help of every resident. Residents are responsible to assist in their own personal safety as well as the security of the residence hall. Therefore, residents are expected to:


http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifNot prop open locked doors.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifNot permit entrance to non-residents and/or unescorted guests.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifNot copy their room or building keys and never loan their keys to others.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifReport suspicious activity, such as vandalism or trespassing, to ASU Police and hall staff.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifKeep windows closed and locked with screens in place.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifKeep doors locked whenever they are not in the room.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifNot tamper with safety and security equipment as it may result in a fine.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifLock room doors at night, when asleep, or whenever out of the room.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifRefrain from propping open building doors.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifRefrain from allowing strangers into residence halls.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifTravel with others when going to remote areas of buildings or traveling on campus at night..

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifReport lost keys immediately so room lock changes can be made if necessary.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifAlways ask who the person is and look out of the one-way peephole before answering the door.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifTake appropriate steps to secure personal property such as bikes, cars, jewelry, cash, or electronic equipment.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifRemove opportunities for crime by being informed, alert, and conscientious community members.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifRead, understand, and abide by the Student Handbook, including fire safety regulations.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifProvide input to the university about how the campus can be made safer.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifCooperate with university and police officials when they are investigating suspicious activity or criminal incidents.

http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/images/aa-dot-1.gifMake sure they have fire/theft insurance, either through their parent’s homeowners insurance or through renter’s insurance.