The Residence Life Office (RLO) at Davidson College is dedicated to providing safe, secure and comfortable residential communities that support and enhance student academic performance and social development for all residents. RLO seeks to promote the establishment of residential communities based on mutual respect, learning, and development.  The following policies and procedures are in place to enhance these communities and support the safety of the residents within.  These policies supplement those found in the Davidson College Student Handbook.

Click on the headings (links) below to navigate through the policies.  For a pdf version of the Residence Life Policies, click here.

I.    Residence Life Office:  General Purpose and Principles

       Department Personnel
       Department Services / Responsibilities
       Student Responsibilities

II.   Administrative Policies and Procedures

        Room Rates
        Room Assignments
        The Contract & Agreement Period
        Departure Dates & Times
        Check-In / Check-Out
        Room Condition Guidelines and Damage Charges
        Room Inspections

III. Community Standards and Hall Policies

         Alcohol
         Bicycles
         Candles and Other Incendiaries
         Dartboards
         Drugs
         Noise and Quiet Hours
         Pets
         Smoking
         Sports in the Hall
         Visitation Policy & Guests

IV.  Facility Information and Policies

         Air Conditioning / Heat
         Appliances
         Cable Television
         Common Area Damage
         Cooking
         Furnishings
         Painting
         Pest Control
         Room Maintenance and Work Orders
         Storage

V.    Safety and Security

         Biohazards
         Building Access
         Campus Police
         Fire Safety
         Insurance
         Missing Student Notification Policy         
         Room-to-Room Solicitations
         Room Search Policy