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Creswell Community Resident Guide

The Creswell Community Resident Guide is designed to supplement the policies found in University Housing's Traditional Hall Community Guide by providing information and resources specific to Creswell Community. Please note that Creswell residents are responsible for complying with all relevant policies.

Directory Information
Community Office Telephone: 706-542-8344
Creswell 24-Hour Community Desk: 706-542-8289
Community Email Address: cressec@uga.edu

Area Coordinator
Scott Oliver: 706-542-8344

Assistant Area Coordinator
Martha Matlock: 706-542-8344

Community Administrative Assistant
Angie Switon: 706-542-8344

Custodial Supervisor
Bobby Johnson: 706-542-8290

Skilled Trades Worker
Karl Woods: 706-542-6374

Have a maintenance issue is your room?  Submit a work order by clicking here.


Policies and Procedures
Building Access Information
Creswell is only accessible to residents that are residing currently in the building.

All residents should enter and exit the building near the Community Desk. All stairwells are for emergency exit only. All residents must have a Creswell holographic sticker on their ID to enter the building. All residents must use their ID or 810 number and the hand reader (near the Community Desk) in order to gain access to the building unless physically disabled and unable to do so. If the door is open already, you must show your ID as proof of residency.

All guests must be claimed at the point of entry and must be escorted at all times by the person who claimed them while they are in the building. The person who claims a guest is responsible for that person while they are in the building, this includes but is not limited to violations of University or Housing policies.

Residents who live in Creswell can not be claimed as ‘guests’ of another resident. If a resident lives in Creswell, they must show your ID or use the hand reader. If a resident does not have their ID or does know their 810 number, they may sign an access pass-in card to gain access to the building.

Check-In/Check-Out Procedures
To move rooms, residents should follow instructions on the University Housing web site.

When a resident moves into a new space within Creswell or leaves an old space in Creswell, it is his/her responsibility to appropriately check into or out of the room by coming to the Community Office (Monday-Friday; 8-5) to pick up keys for their new space and turn in keys for their old space. Questions can be addressed to the RA on your floor or to the Community Office by calling 706-542-8344 or emailing cressec@uga.edu.

Fire Evacuation
The information below should also be located on the bright yellow laminated cards throughout the building and on the back of all stairwell doors.

When a fire alarm sounds, residents must to leave the building as quickly and as calmly as possible.   Failure to exit during an alarm could result in judicial action for violation of both University and state policy.
Do NOT use the elevators during a fire alarm.  Residents should become familiar with their surroundings and find the stairwell exit nearest to your room, keeping in mind that the nearest stairwell may not be on your normal route of travel.  There are 5 stairwells in Creswell:

  • Stairwell A – at the end of the A Hallway
  • Stairwell B – at the end of the B Hallway
  • Stairwell Main – Between the A/B Hallways
  • Stairwell C – Between the C/D Hallways
  • Stairwell D – at the end of the D Hallway

Residents should gather in their designated location outside the building once they have exited the building.  Designated locations are as follows:

  • Residents of AB Wings (Rooms 01-27) – Across Cloverhurst Street in the grassy triangle area
  • Residents of CD Wings (Rooms 28-65) – Across Finley Street on the Russell Hall lawn

No residents should be in any parking lot surrounding Creswell or on the Patios near the building.

Residents of Creswell are expected to follow the directives and instructions of Housing Staff members at all times during an emergency.   Residents should remain in designated locations until told to return by Housing Staff.  While an alarm may have stopped sounding, there may still be conditions that prohibit residents from returning to the building.  Housing staff will let residents know when it is safe and appropriate for residents to return to the building.  

Alternate Weather Locations:  In the case of inclement weather at the time of a fire alarm or other emergency that requires evacuation of the building, residents of Creswell will be instructed to and should go to Brumby Rotunda and Russell Lobby.   In the event of this need, Creswell staff will notify Russell and Brumby of the need to open these areas.  

Unless told otherwise, all fire alarms should be considered as “real” and should not be considered as a “drill”.   If an alarm is considered a “drill” it will be announced at least 24 hours ahead of time.   

Keys: Lost
In the case of a lost key (room and/or mailbox), residents are responsible for reporting the loss to the issued key Creswell Community Office immediately. To help ensure security of the building and your living environment, a lock change will be ordered. A $45 per key lock security fee will be assessed to the student account of the resident to whom the keys were issued.

Keys: Temporary Check Out
Temporary key checkout is available at the Creswell 24 hour Community Desk.  Temporary key checkout is a privilege and service provided to residents.  It should not be used in place of carrying your issued keys with you.  A resident may only check out a key for 72 hours.  If the key has not been returned after the 72 hour period, a lock change will be ordered.  Once a lock change has been ordered, it can not usually be stopped.  A lock security fee of $45.00 will be assessed to the student account of residents who loose keys or fail to return a temporary key within the 72 hour period. 

Mail
Every resident has their own mailbox (not the same number as your room number) and your own mailbox key.  You will need to use your key to check your mailbox.  Mailroom staff will not check your box for you from the window.

Delivery and Service Times:   Mail is delivered every Monday-Saturday. The mailroom is open Monday-Saturday with mailroom hours clearly posted next to the mailroom roll-up window.

Proper Address:   Mail should be properly addressed to avoid being returned to sender.   Proper address is as follows:

Resident’s Full and Correct Name
Creswell Hall – Room Number
University of Georgia
415 Baxter Street 
Athens, Georgia 30609

Mail is usually posted by 1:00 pm daily, but depends on when the mail is received from the Campus Mail receiving center.   Only mail of current Creswell residents will be accepted and posted to mailboxes.  Mail and packages addressed to Parents or to non-Creswell residents could be returned to sender.  

Packages and Parcels:  Packages and parcels from any delivery service (USPS, Fed-Ex, DHL, UPS, etc.) are logged prior to being distributed.  Please check your mailbox for a pink package slip.  You should not rely on the electronic tracking system from the vendor.   Your package will not be distributed until it has been recorded and has been logged.    Packages will not be retrieved from the mailroom outside of normal posted mailroom hours except in circumstances of emergency or medicine.   

Severe Weather
Staff will notify residents of severe weather warnings or watches and will assist residents in moving to safe areas of the building in the event of severe weather warnings.

During normal workday operating hours, the Community Office should assist with the dissemination of information to staff and students. In the condition of a Tornado Warning (meaning a Tornado has been sighted in the immediate area), residents should:

  • Move into hallways and to lower floors (no higher than 4th floor) of the building
  • Corridors and Stairwells without windows are best for protection.
  • Close blinds and curtains to reduce chance of flying debris and glass
  • Residents are encouraged to remain in place until the warning has been recalled and the event is over or as directed by staff.

Residents are also encouraged to sign up for the UGA Alert Emergency Notification System, which will notify students in the event of a weather or other emergency as determined by the Office of Security and Preparedness. Click here for more information about the UGA Alert system.

Temperature Control
Each room has individual air and heating units which allow room temperature to be controlled by the residents.   Problems with your AC Unit or Heating Unit should be immediately reported for a work order by clicking here .

Trash
Trash should be disposed of in trash chutes located on each floor.  No trash should be left outside of resident rooms or in bathrooms on floors.   Entire pizza boxes should not be placed in the trash chutes.   They should be taken to the dumpsters.  Failure to dispose of trash appropriately in the trash chute could result an administrative trash removal fee of $25.00. 

Visitation
For Creswell "Option 1" visitation permitted:

  • Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • 24 hours beginning 10:00 a.m. Friday to 2:00 a.m. Monday (Sunday night)

  • Locations
    Computer Labs
    The computer lab is located on the first floor directly adjacent to the main lobby.   There is a printer accessible at the front desk.   You will need Bulldog “Bucks” to print anything.  

    Ice Machines
    The ice machine is located on the first floor in the vending area near the laundry room.

    Kitchens
    Kitchens for general student use are located on the 4th and 7th floors.

    Laundry Rooms
    The laundry room is located on the 1st floor. The machines do not accept cash.  You must put money on your UGA Card to use the machines.

    Mailboxes
    The mailboxes are located on the first floor behind the front desk.

    Recycling
    Recycling bins for plastic, paper, and aluminum are located in the elevator lobbies on all the floors. 

    Study Rooms & Lounges
    Floor lounges are located on the 8th and 9th floors.

    On the first floor there are the following “study” rooms: Study Hall Lounge, the Learning Community Study room (priority to Learning Community Students), and the Creswell Tutoring/Class room. 

    Vending Machines
    The vending machines are all located on the first floor. The machines accept Bulldog Bucks and cash.


    Maps
    Click here for a driving map to Creswell Community, located on Baxter Street.

    Click here for a campus map highlighting Creswell Community.


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