Stephens Hall is an air-conditioned hall for men with a capacity of 120 students.  This hall has two wings adjoined by a central lobby.

Each wing has its own lobby with kitchen facilities, bathing facilities, and laundry rooms.  Student rooms are typically double, with single occupancy on a space-available basis.

Single room availability will be awarded to returning sophomores that have previously resided in FPC housing at least 1 year.  Students allowed to reside in Stephens Hall must be full-time (enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester) and purchase a meal plan.

Tyler Street Hall

Tyler Street Hall is an air-conditioned facility with a capacity of 49 students. *Director of Student Central assigns rooms in this hall based on occupancy of Goins and/or Stephens occupancy.*

This hall is equipped with a lobby, kitchen facilities, bathing facilities, and laundry rooms.  Student rooms are typically double, with single occupancy on a space-available basis.

Single room availability will be awarded to returning sophomores that have previously resided in FPC housing at least 1 year.  Students allowed to reside in Tyler Street Hall must be full-time (enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester) and purchase a meal plan.

Facility Goals:

• Provide an atmosphere conducive to academic achievement
• Open 12 months a year
• Provide separate study rooms
• Internet connection for residents.

Criteria For Residents:

• Complete a housing application located in the Plainsmen Portal
• Complete background check (done by Director of Student Central)
• Fill out Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Form
• Pursue an academic degree or certificate (must be enrolled in 12 hours or more)
• Demonstrate strong academic aspirations
• Degree plan must be on file

Housing Handbook

As a student, you have personal rights and obligations.  This handbook will serve as a guide to our expectations from all residents.  Observing these regulations will benefit everyone while ensuring your rights as you respect the rights of others.

It is our goal to provide a safe environment with pleasant surroundings that enhance your academic success.

Good luck on a very successful and rewarding experience at Frank Phillips College during the academic year.

Housing Safety at FPC

Tornado Drills
Throughout the semester, residence halls will have tornado drills to train students on the proper places to go and proper ways of handling a tornado situation. Any student in the building at the time of a tornado drill who does not participate in the drill will be subject to disciplinary action. These drills are to be taken seriously and could save your life and the life of one of your fellow classmates. 

Frank Phillips College is equipped with a tornado shelter under the west side of the CLC building and under the stage of the auditorium. During a tornado any student residing in the dorms should take a mattress or pillow and go into any interior room, stay as far away from windows and doors as possible during a tornado.

Fire Drill
Frank Phillips College housing policy is to hold fire drills during the semester. During these drills students in housing must participate in the complete routine. Any student failing to participate in the drill will be subject to disciplinary action. 

During a Fire Drill the Housing Director, Resident Assistant (RA), Assistant Housing Directors, and attending Administration will go through the facility and open all rooms to see that all students are evacuated. Then every room will be left open so that the attending fire fighters can go through the building and see that every room is empty. Any student remaining in the room will be fined. 

Goins Hall: Any student being evacuated from Goins Hall must find the closest exit and meet at the gazebo across the street from the front door. A roll will be taken at that point by the Housing Director to see that all students are evacuated and safe. 

Stephens Hall: Any student being evacuated from Stephens Hall must find the closest exit and meet at the oil pump jack across the street from the front door. A roll will then be taken at that point by the Housing Director to see that all students are evacuated and safe.

Tyler Street Hall: Any student being evacuated from Tyler Street Hall must find the closest exit and meet at the church parking lot across the street from the front door. A roll will then be taken at that point by the Housing Director to see that all students are evacuated and safe.

At the end of the drill, students will be required to return to the building to go through a brief fire drill meeting with the Frank Phillips College safety instructor.

During severe weather or emergency situations the Housing Directors will be available to give further instruction to the students. Any student that encounters an emergency situation should contact their Housing Director for further assistance. 

Safety Tips for Residence Hall Living

Many of us are lulled into a false sense of security in campus housing. The most vulnerable time for a student is during move in/move out. During this time there is a lot of activity and movement, and all too often we don't pay attention to personal property. Your residence hall room is your private area; however, keep in mind it's not like your room at home. The following is a list of crime prevention tips that will help make your life in the residence hall more secure. 

• MOVING IN: When moving in or out of your residence hall, always keep your car locked and know who is helping you.
• CASH: Don't carry large amounts of cash. Use traveler's checks if possible and open a bank account as soon as possible.
• CHECKBOOKS: Always keep up with your checkbook. Secure and/or hide the box of unused checks. If checks or credit cards are stolen, report the theft to your Housing Director or campus security and contact your bank or credit card company immediately. 
• LOCK YOUR DOOR: Whenever you leave your room or lie down to take a nap, regardless of the length of time, lock your door. Most thefts occur while the resident is in the same hall. It only takes a few seconds for someone to enter your room and steal your valuables.
• GUESTS: Be mindful of visitors to your room. Do no take in overnight guests you do not know. Get acquainted with other student residents in your hall as soon as possible.
• LAUNDRY: Mark your clothes in a place other than the label with a laundry pencil or needle and thread. When using laundry facilities in your building, if possible, do not leave clothing unattended. 
• REPORT: Suspicious persons, solicitors and loud disturbances should be reported to your Housing Director, campus security, or RA.
• OPERATION ID: Engrave all electronic equipment with an identification number such as a drivers license with the state initials.
• HARASSING PHONE CALLS: Harassing phone calls should be reported to the police department immediately. Try to listen for background noises, record the time the call was received and what was said. Housing should be notified as well. Also check your caller ID, *69 or Call Tracer Options on your phone. 
• KEYS: Report lost/stolen keys immediately. Never loan your keys to anyone.

Safety programs are scheduled throughout the semester for the students on Frank Phillips College Campus. For any further information please contact the Office of Educational Services, your Housing Director, or Campus Security.

For more information please contact Student Central at 806-457-4200, ext. 742