The Areas of Rescue Assistance (ARAs) are designated locations on the second floors of all multi-storied building on campus for people requiring assistance in an evacuation. In the event of an evacuation, anyone needing assistance should move to one of these areas and await help from emergency personnel. All areas are marked with the appropriate signage.
| Building | Location |
| Administration Building | Top of North & South stairwell |
| B&E | Top of North & South stairwell, Gym |
| Gregg-Graniteville Library | East stairwell by elevator |
| South stairwell by Seminar Room | |
| H&SS | Top of North & South stairwell |
| Science | 1st Floor, West entrance |
| 2nd Floor, West entrance | |
| RPSEC | 2nd Floor, top of the North & West stairwells |
| 3rd Floor, top of the North & West stairwell | |
| Wellness Center | Bottom of East & West stairwells |