Community Meeting Info
★ Community Resources:
○ RA on Call → The RA on call essentially serves as someone who assists with
urgent situations such as lockouts, maintenance issues, and personal
emergencies. They are available every day of the week during the evening hours
(7 PM until 8:30 AM the next day and 24/7 on WEEKENDS). The phone number
for the RA on call is: (213) 220-6625.
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Department of Public Safety (DPS) → Contact DPS in the event of an emergency
or a non emergency. Please refrain from contacting 911 as they will just refer you
to DPS. Emergency phone number = (213) 740-4321. Non-Emergency phone
number = (213) 740-6000. The LiveSafe app is also useful if you would like to
have someone monitor you when you feel unsafe.
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CSC → The CSC (M-F 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM ; SAT 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) serves as
a foundation for the operations and maintenance of the building. At the CSC, you
can pick up packages, put in a work order during the day, and lockouts during the
day. Be sure to read over the signs during the holidays as the hours for the CSC
will change. Phone number: (213) 740-8585.
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COVID Hotline → The COVID hotline is useful if you have COVID and need
resources. They can assist with testing, providing a place to quarantine, and
assist you with any questions you might have about the illness. The phone
number is: (213) 740-6291.
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Roommate Agreements → Arguably one of the most important documents that
you will see during your time as a USC housing resident. The RA (me!!) will
facilitate this document in the coming week or so. This document will assist with
maintaining a clear understanding of the preferences of your apartment as a
whole regarding things such as cleanliness, noise levels, as well as other
important matters. Note: this document is fluid and can be altered throughout the
year if anything needs to be changed.
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Emergency Exits/Earthquake Safety → Please take time to familiarize yourself
with ALL of the emergency exits in the building, as you never know where you’ll
exactly be should you need to use an exit. For earthquakes, please remember
the duck, cover, and hold method and also do not run in or out of the building. In
the event of a fire, your RA will assist with evacuation.
★ Common Policies:
○ Alcohol → You cannot drink if you are under 21, nor can you be in the physical
presence of alcohol (even if no one is drinking). You also cannot have any
alcohol containers as a decoration and being under the influence in public spaces
is prohibited.
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Drugs/Cannabis → All drugs including cannabis are prohibited at all times and
you cannot possess or use them. Cannabis medical cards are not recognized,
and you cannot possess any paraphernalia as well. You also cannot be under the
influence or be in the presence of any drugs/cannabis.
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Guests → Your roommates must approve any overnight guests, and these
guests cannot stay for more than three (3) consecutive nights twice a month
(basically 3 days in a row one week and three (3) days in a row the next week is
prohibited). You can also only have two (2) overnight guests at one time as well
as in the hallways, and only four (4) guests in your apartment space. You are
responsible for the conduct of your guests and individuals from other residential
buildings are still considered guests.
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Quiet Hours → 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM Sunday-Thursday & Midnight - 8:00 AM
Friday and Saturday. Excessive noise is also prohibited at all times (24 hour
courtesy hours). Also please be cognizant of the fact that anyone can request
that you reduce your noise level at any time. Note: during finals week, there is a
24 hour quiet hour policy.
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Motorized Vehicles → You cannot bring electric scooters, skateboards, or
hoverboards into the building at any time as a safety precaution for fires or injury
to others.
★ Notes:
○ Please ask your RA if you have any questions regarding policy or conduct within
the residential spaces
○ Important safety numbers are found on the back of your student ID (DPS, etc.)
○ There are signs posted all throughout the building in case you forget any phone
numbers! :)