It is the goal of the Department of Housing and Residence Life to partner with residents and other campus officials to provide a safe and secure environment for residents to live and learn. There are many measures/strategies in place that offer residents ways to be and stay safe while on campus; however, it is the responsibility of each resident to do their part by practicing safety measures and reporting any suspicious activities.

4. The entrance to all residence halls are locked 24/7, except at selected times, such as  move-in, move-out, Open House, Orientations, and other special occasions.  All building exterior entrances are accesed by the studet ID card.  Many of our halls offer ID access to the student room as well.

5. A system of e-watch cameras have been installed in the interior and exterior of many of the housing facilities. The cameras are for recording purposes.

6. The residence halls/apartments are managed by live-in staff, such as Resident Advisors, Resident Directors, Assistant Resident Directors, and full-time Area Coordinators who are on-duty/call 24/7, including breaks and holidays. All staff is trained in the response protocol for emergencies, such as fire, tornado, pandemic, and crisis.

7. The housing facilities are equipped with fire safety systems, and residents are educated as to proper procedures in case of emergencies. Regular inspections and drills are conducted for staff and residents.

To learn more about how ETSU addresses the safety needs of students, and to view reporting and safety statistics to the campus, click here .