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2026 - 2027 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

Brackin-Chandler Hall

Parking lot next to the Mills Center

Conrad Dorm

In front of Archives Bldg.

Courtyard Dorm

In front of Archives Bldg.

Deese Center

Next to McRae-Morrow Bldg.

Ezell Street Apartments

Driveway across the Street

Graceville Hall

Parking lot across College Dr.

Kinchen Center

Front parking area

Lakeside Hall

Field between the dorm and Lake Albert

Carlton Hall

Parking lot across College Dr.

Napier Hall

Gazebo in front of Student Center

Mills Center

Parking lot next to the Chapel

McRae-Morrow Bldg.

Parking lot behind Carlton Hall

Ogletree Dorm

In front of Archives Bldg.

POD

Parking lot next to the Mills Center

Solomon Hall

Parking lot across College Dr.

Student Center

Daniel Plaza

Smith Hall

Field behind the Student Center

Wellness Center

Daniel Plaza

 

NOTE: 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.