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. 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

     

    1. 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.

     

    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.