2025 - 2026 Student Handbook

General Building Evacuation Protocol

  1. All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by the Student Life Team.
  2. When the fire/evacuation alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
  3. Use stairs in case of fire and/or other emergencies. DO NOT use elevators.
  4. Keep driveways and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Each administrator should have an accurate headcount for his/her department or class to assure that all persons are accounted for once outside.
  5. Once outside, proceed to a clear and safe area away from the building. The locations for safe assembly areas are as follows:
IF YOU ARE EVACUATING...  THEN YOUR ASSEMBLY AREA IS…
Administration Building Parking lot next to the Chapel
Conrad Bldg.  In front of Archives Bldg.
Courtyard 2 In front of Archives Bldg.
Deese Center  Next to McRae-Morrow Bldg.
Graceville Hall  Parking lot across College Drive
Kinchen Center  Parking area in front of building
Lakeside Hall  Field between the dorm and Lake Albert
Carlton Hall  Parking lot across College Drive
Napier Hall  Gazebo in front of the Student Center
Mills Center  Parking lot next to the Chapel
McRae-Morrow Bldg.  Parking lot behind Carlton Hall
Ogletree  In front of Archives Bldg.
POD  Parking lot next to the Chapel
Solomon Hall  Parking lot across College Drive
Student Center  Daniel Plaza
Smith Hall  Field behind the Student Center
Wellness Center Daniel Plaza

 

In all emergencies, including evacuations, the Campus Emergency Resource Team (CERT) will assemble.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a university official.