Student Housing Handbook

Ohio University has systems in place to respond to emergencies on campus. It is important that you pay close attention to your surroundings and be aware of the following emergency systems.

• Campus Alert System (siren and public announcement)
• Emergency Text Messaging
• OHIO Alert

If you have a concern or crisis, contact your RA or Residence Life professional staff member (RD/GRD/ARD) immediately. They are trained to assist you or get you connected with resources to meet your needs. Examples of crisis or concern can include, but are not limited to, roommate conflicts, health problems, severe stress, academic problems, homesickness, depression, suicide ideation, or sexual assault.

Each building has a duty phone carried by a staff member from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Thursday. The duty phone is constantly monitored from 8 p.m. on Friday until 8 a.m. on Monday.

The phone number for your hall’s duty phone will be posted in your residence hall. You can find your hall's duty phone number on-line by logging into Roompact and clicking your profile. If unable to find a staff member, call OUPD for emergencies at 740.593.1911.

Counseling and Psychological Services also has a counselor on call 24/7. To speak with a counselor, call 740.593.1616. All calls to Counseling and Psychological Services are confidential.

Any belongings that are not university furnished, or that you bring from home, are considered your personal property. Please note that Ohio University neither insures nor is responsible for loss, theft, or damage to the personal property belonging to students, faculty, or staff. This includes damage caused by facility malfunctions such as a water leak.

You are strongly encouraged to purchase renter’s insurance or check with your family’s homeowner’s policy regarding coverage of premises.

This table includes important numbers that you may need while residing on campus. We recommend adding these numbers to your mobile phone contacts. Please be aware you can text the Housing and Residence Life main number too.

Please visit Hall Staff for in-hall staff contact numbers. For specific duty phone numbers, reference your Roompact profile or the back of your room door.