2010-2011
applying for student housing at LMU Inside: • HOW TO APPLY • HOUSING OPTIONS • RATES • DINING ON CAMPUS
living options... Traditional Halls Living in one of our traditional residence halls helps you make friends quickly and adjust to living away from home. In these buildings, two students share a room, and the residents on the floor share one or more bathrooms. The other community spaces such as study rooms, lounges and laundry rooms are also great places to interact and make new friends. Since this setting is so conducive to the first year adjustment process, our traditional residence halls are home to predominantly first-year students.
Suite-Style Halls Our suite-style residence halls also offer a great social environment but with the added privacy that comes with having your own bathroom. A bathroom connects two rooms, creating a four-person suite. The suite-style halls are home to primarily second-year students and offer a great balance of community and privacy.
Apartments Our fully-furnished apartments come complete with full-sized kitchens and bathrooms, making them ideal for convenient and independent living. Most of our apartments are two-bedroom, one-bathroom units, and are designed to accommodate four students – two students in each bedroom. The apartments are home to mainly upper-division students who enjoy being able to cook their own meals, have gatherings in their living rooms and are preparing for life after LMU. Ranking your options  With all the options available to you, ranking your building preferences on your housing application may take some careful consideration. To get a better sense of which buildings suit you best, we recommend you spend some time on our website and review the housing rates page. The sooner you submit your application materials, the more likely you are to be assigned to a building you prefer. Make sure you read through the interest based housing options and indicate those for which you plan to apply.
From traditional, to suite-style, to apartment living, our various housing options enable you to live in a vibrant community that will enrich your educational experience.
your room... Furnishings All residence hall and
LMU Dining Services Meal plans are
apartment rooms are carpeted and fully
designed to meet a variety of dining needs
furnished, including blinds or draperies. Each
and dining locations are conveniently located
room contains standardized furniture for each
near classes and residence halls. Whether you
student: an extra-long twin bed, desk, chair,
are on the go and looking for a quick snack,
bookcase and chest of drawers. The furniture
or in the mood to sit down, relax and enjoy a
is moveable, to provide flexibility and the
full meal, we have just what you need. You
opportunity to arrange furniture to suit your
can choose one of four different pre-paid LION
needs. Several different arrangements can be
plans that use a declining balance account
created to optimize the floor space available
conveniently accessed by the OneCard.
in your room and allow you to add your own
Students living in the residence halls are
personal touch. During the first two weeks of
required to purchase one of the campus meal
each semester, you can request to have your
plans. Please review the housing rates page for
bed set at one of the four established heights:
more information about these plans.
loft, captain, low or bunked. All furniture that is in your room when you arrive must be in your room when you check out. If it is missing when you check out, you must assume full
Security Although LMU is located in the second-largest metropolitan area in the country, students feel safe in their rooms and walking
responsibility for it.
on campus at night. This is with good reason.
Cable All on campus rooms have basic cable
department. Officers monitor the campus for
service. Tune in for a much-needed break after
signs of unusual or criminal activity by making
class, or to catch the latest movies on HBO.
around-the-clock patrols. Additionally, Resident
Although you must provide your own television
Advisors are on duty in every building each
and coaxial cable to access the system, the cost
night from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM when classes
for cable TV is included in our housing rates.
are in session. They are trained to be attentive
Network You can access the campus-wide network directly from your room and from
The university has its own Public Safety
and responsive and to contact Public Safety when needed.
computer labs on campus. This means you can
Laundry alert Laundry facilities are
access the campus-wide e-mail system, LINUS
available for each building. Laundry Alert, a
(the online library catalog system) and the
web-based program, displays the availability of
Internet any time you want. You can connect
laundry equipment without requiring students
to the network by plugging into the ports in
to go to the laundry room. The system can
your room or by accessing the wireless service
notify you by cell phone, text message or
provided in the residence halls and locations
e-mail when a machine is open or when your
throughout campus.
laundry is complete. Since there are no coin
OneCard The LMU OneCard is your ticket to convenience! This handy piece of plastic is your student ID card, the key to your room, your library card and more. The OneCard can
operated machines, you will need to add money to your Flexi account and use your OneCard to purchase cycles on the washing machines and dryers.
also be used to purchase time on laundry
Parking LMU is a relatively small campus.
machines, products at the bookstore or food at
You will find most destinations are a short
on-campus dining facilities and select off-campus
walk from your room. If you choose to bring
restaurants. That cup of coffee from the Lion’s
your car, parking is available at various
Corner Café or that delicious calzone from the
locations depending on your room assignment.
Lair Marketplace may not be calorie-free, but
All students must register their vehicles with
when purchased with LION or S-Dollars on your
Public Safety when they arrive and display a
OneCard, it’s tax-free!
valid LMU parking permit. There is no fee to register vehicles.
interest based housing... Healthy Living learning Community
McCarthy Experience in Service and
(HLLC), doheny hall This community
Action (MESA), McCarthy Hall Students
attracts those first-year students who prefer to
in the MESA community are committed
live in an environment where healthy lifestyles
to creating a better society through active
are encouraged. You can enjoy a fully integrated
leadership in service and action. Members of
learning experience complete with team-taught
this community work to serve the marginalized
academic courses, tailored residential activities,
of our local and global communities and lead
and many more exciting opportunities to focus
efforts to create a more faith-filled and just
on balanced living. In addition, you will share
society. Applications are available in the spring
in community standards, develop personal
for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Transfer
wellness plans, and embark on a resident retreat.
students are also encouraged to apply.
This community is for students that share a commitment to a lifestyle free from the presence
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE
and influence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
(ACE), MCCARTHY HALL Students in the ACE
COMPASS: A COMMUNITY FOR UNDECLARED
graduate and professional studies programs at
STUDENTS, DEL REY NORTH HALL Compass
the master’s and doctoral degree levels. Students
provides first year students with the opportunity to
experience academic achievements, involvement
share in the excitement of learning about potential
in cooperative research projects and other
majors, career options and opportunities to engage
scholarly activities. Applications are available in
with the campus community. You are introduced
the spring for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
to the academic culture of LMU in a supportive
Transfer students are also encouraged to apply.
environment in which close relationships are built
community are prepared for admission into
between faculty and students.
Recreation and Outdoor Adventure in
Rains Intercultural Suite Experience
If you enjoy the great outdoors, consider living in
(RISE), Rains Hall RISE is for students who
the outdoor adventure community in Rosecrans
are interested in promoting an environment where
Hall. The programs and activities offered are
differences are celebrated and interculturalism can
designed to take you off campus to enjoy the
be explored. The program is designed to create a
many outdoor recreational activities unique to
safe, challenging environment for participants to
Southern California. You’ll make new friends and
engage in honest discussions about issues related
bond with others in your building while camping,
to differences and their relevance to the campus
hiking, skiing, surfing or spending time at the
community and beyond. Applications are available
beach. This option is available to incoming first-
in the spring for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
year students.
Transfer students are also encouraged to apply.
Rosecrans (ROAR), Rosecrans Hall
PSYCHOLOGY LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY
life science early awareness program
(PEAP), DEL REY SOUTH hall The Psychology
(leap), del rey north hall This living
Early Awareness Program is a living learning
learning community invites first-year students
community that encourages first-year students
majoring in Biology or Natural Science in the
majoring in Psychology to experience a year of
Seaver College of Science and Engineering to enjoy
curricular and co-curricular activities together.
a fully integrated learning experience with team-
This program provides a fully integrated
taught courses as well as tailored residential and
learning experience with team-taught courses,
other co-curricular activities. Examples of programs
as well as tailored residential and co-curricular
offered to LEAP participants include a pre-college
activities. There will be unique opportunities in
“explore LA program” and an environmental
the residence halls for informal talks with the
science themed alternative break trip.
department chair and faculty members.
Honors living learning communities, Del Rey south, rains and leavey 6 halls These communities create a learning environment where students in the Honors Program can get the support they need while engaged in their rigorous academic work. PROGRAM FOR AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION COMMUNITY (PEEC), DEL REY SOUTH HALL PEEC is a living learning community for first-year engineering students in the Seaver College of Science and Engineering. Students in the PEEC program are enrolled in four linked courses taught by faculty members from the Seaver College and the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts. The linked courses, along with the residential living component and other co-curricular experiences, are designed
Student involvement
to create a fully integrated learning experience and further the student’s interest and success in pursuing careers in the engineering disciplines.
Become a student leader and make an impact on campus life by joining the Resident Housing
L.A. Experience (LAX), Whelan Hall One of
Association (RHA). RHA is a student-run
the benefits of living at LMU is your proximity to the
organization sponsored by the Student Housing
exceptional entertainment and cultural offerings of
Office that makes each resident’s experience
one of the world’s greatest cities, and LAX allows
comfortable, fun and memorable. In the first
LMU’s backyard to be a classroom. Residents of
few weeks of the fall semester, each building
Whelan Hall will have the opportunity to attend local
selects representatives who plan activities and
concerts and sporting events, to visit museums and
events throughout the year. By getting involved,
historical sites, and to learn about the diverse people
you can plan trips to local professional sporting
and cultures that make up this City of Angels. This
events, campus dances, barbeques, themed pool
option is available to incoming first-year students.
parties and other social events. Active members of RHA are also empowered to help form and change housing policies. Even if you are not interested in being a leader in RHA, be sure to check out the activities they plan and sponsor! You don’t want to be left on the curb when the bus leaves for a Lakers game, a local health spa or Magic Mountain!
International House Residents of the International House have the opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity and promote global awareness within the LMU community. The house consists of seven undergraduate students, international and domestic, who plan and host a variety of events aimed at creating an awareness of international issues and cultures. The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) moderates this program and accepts applications for residency each spring for the following year. Service and Action House Many LMU students have a passion for service and social justice. Residents of the Service and Action House take that commitment a step further by living under the four pillars modeled after the Jesuit Volunteer Corps: service, social justice, community and spirituality. Housemates assume leadership roles and make a difference in the lives of others by participating in a variety of social justice, community action and diversity programs on and off campus. The Center for Service and Action moderates this program and accepts applications for residency each spring for the following year.
Don’t wait! Complete the online application process as soon as possible! You will be assigned to a building and room based on the date that the Student Housing Office receives your completed application materials. The sooner you complete the application process, the more likely you are to receive an assignment that matches your preferences. You will receive a letter with your room assignment and roommate information mid-July.
how to apply... Applying for housing is easy. Using the enclosed instruction letter, complete the online application and mail a signed copy of the License Agreement along with the $400 Housing Processing Fee to the Student Housing Office before the deadline printed on your instruction letter. Completing the Online Student Housing
Roommates In addition to sharing a room,
which we create by converting double rooms into
Application Follow the instructions to log on to
roommates often develop lifelong relationships and
triples and by assigning students to converted study
the online application. You will be asked to provide
help each other transition to life at LMU. Since this
rooms and lounges. Residents placed in temporary
emergency contact information as well as your
relationship is so important, answer the roommate
housing assignments will receive a 20 percent
building and roommate preferences. Please make
preference questions honestly. We recommend that
discount on their housing rate for the days they are
sure you fill out the application completely.
you answer these questions on your own and that
living in a temporary room.
Completing the License Agreement The License Agreement is a legally binding document that covers the terms and conditions of living in student housing. From your online application, print, read and complete the gray sections on the License Agreement. Sign, date and mail the agreement with your $400 non-refundable processing fee. You may also fax or e-mail your signed and dated License Agreement to the Student Housing Office at (310) 338-2390 or housing@lmu.edu. Paying Your Processing Fee Once you’ve completed the online application, submit the $400 housing processing fee with your License Agreement. This non-refundable fee is applied to your fall housing charges, but is forfeited should you cancel your housing for any reason. Your application will
your parents respect the privacy of your responses. If you do not have a specific roommate in mind, the Housing Office will pair you with someone based on your responses to these questions. However, you may form a roommate pair with a specific person by sharing with each other the “roommate pairing number” which is printed on your instruction letter. Each of you will need to enter the other person’s name and pairing number on your application. Be sure to choose the same rankings for the buildings
Special housing accommodations If you require any special housing accommodations because of a disability or chronic physical condition, contact the office of Disability Support Services (DSS) at (310) 338-4535. DSS determines which requests will be accepted and communicates this information to the Student Housing Office. Please note that if approved for a housing accommodation through DSS, there is no guarantee that the approved
on your application.
accommodation will be provided due to space
Changes to Your Housing Assignment
all DSS students.
While we are unable to make any changes to your assignment during the summer, we have a room change process that begins the third week of the semester. You must meet with your Resident Director
limitations. We will do our best to meet the needs of
Meningitis Information While the University does not require meningitis vaccinations, you should read the information on the application so you can
to discuss your interest in changing rooms.
make an informed decision about whether or not
Make your check or money order payable to Loyola
Temporary Housing Often during the first few
decision on your housing application.
Marymount University. You may pay online via the
weeks of the semester, the demand for student
Student Accounts website, or in person at Student
housing exceeds our intended capacity. In such
Accounts, located in University Hall.
circumstances we utilize temporary housing options,
not be considered complete until this fee is paid.
you choose to be vaccinated. Please indicate your
housing rates Traditional Residence Halls
Building Del Rey North
All traditional residence halls
Del Rey South
are smoke-free buildings.
Desmond
gender Coed
Annual Cost $8,935.00
Coed
$8,935.00
Women
$8,385.00
Residence halls are closed
Doheny
Coed
$8,385.00
during winter break.
Huesman
Men
$8,385.00
McKay
Coed
$8,385.00
Rosecrans
Coed
$8,385.00
Sullivan
Women
$8,385.00
Whelan
Coed
$8,385.00
Suite-Style Residence Halls
Building McCarthy/Rains
type Suite
Annual Cost $9,530.00
All suite-style residence halls
McCarthy/Rains
Private Double
$10,007.00
LMU Dining Services design meal plans to meet a
are coed, smoke-free buildings.
McCarthy/Rains
Single Suite
$11,436.00
variety of dining needs. Four different pre-paid LION
Residence halls are closed
McKay
Suite
$8,985.00
Dollar plans use declining balance accounts and are conveniently accessed by your OneCard. The plan you
during winter break.
Apartments
Purchasing a meal plan
choose can be used to purchase food for yourself,
All apartments are coed,
Building Hannon
gender annual cost Coed $10,670.00
smoke-free buildings.
Leavey 4
Coed
$11,360.00
Apartments remain open
Leavey 5
Coed
$11,360.00
during winter break. Rates
Leavey 6
Coed
$11,360.00
include utilities.
O’Malley
Coed
$11,360.00
Tenderich
Coed
$10,670.00
friends and guests in one of our many outstanding campus dining venues. Meal Plans All students living in the residence halls are required to purchase one of the four plans. Commuter and apartment residents may also purchase any of the plans or open an S-Dollars account for a minimum value of $100.
All rates are for the 2010-2011 academic year. Rates for all buildings are subject to change
Which Plan Should I purchase? This is one
and are increased annually. You will be charged the rate listed above for the particular room
of the most frequently asked questions. Plan L is for
or apartment to which you are assigned, even if that building, room or apartment was not
the student who will not miss any meals and who will
ranked among your preferences on the Student Housing Application. Rates for students in
be on campus most weekends. Plan I is for the hearty
overassigned/temporary accommodations are prorated 20% for each day in the overassigned/
eater who may not be on campus some weekends. Light
temporary conditions. Students living in single housing will be charged an increased rate.
eaters usually find the O and N plans sufficient.
Please contact the Student Housing Office for more information.
LION Dollar plans meal plans: L I O N 2010/2011 Cost Bonus LION Dollars Total Buying Power
$4,400 $3,200 $2,750 $2,300 $220
$160
$138
—
$4,620 $3,360 $2,888 $2,300
The balances of each plan will carry forward from fall to spring semesters, but will not carry forward from one academic year to the next due to sales tax rulings.
dining on campus... From traditional burgers and tossed salads to hand-rolled sushi and chicken machaca soft tacos, conveniently located campus restaurants are available to serve you a feast of global proportions. Every day you can explore tastes from a different part of the world at more than nine on-campus locations. The Lair Marketplace, located in the Malone
Jamba Juice, located at the Malone Student Center
Student Center, is the center of food life on campus.
adjacent to the Lair Marketplace, offers nutrition-
From early morning through dinner, “The Lair” is
packed, fresh fruit smoothies and energy drinks.
filled with an incredible array of menu selections.
Pizza Del Rey, located in the Founder’s Pavilion
The Lion’s Corner Café, located on the west
offers piping hot, delicious pizza, pasta and stromboli.
side of campus in University Hall, is a Starbucks
Fresh, crisp salads and deli sandwiches are also
coffee and espresso bar with fresh bakery items,
offered for those interested in healthy alternatives.
salads and sandwiches.
Iggy’s Diner, located in McKay Hall, is the place
University Hall Roski Dining offers a lighter,
to go for tasty items from the grill and breakfast at
organic menu featuring fresh tossed salads, savory
any time of the day. Plus, as with any great diner,
wraps, panini-style sandwiches, and fresh fruit with
you’ll want to stop in for the desserts.
a variety of toppings.
The Crimson Lion is a full-service restaurant
The C-Lion, a convenience store, located on the west
located in University Hall offering signature
end of campus near University Hall, offers many of the
appetizers, salads and sandwiches.
items you would typically travel off campus to find.
JAZZMAN’S CAFÉ & BAKERy, located in the
The Lion’s Den is a popular café in the Malone
Hannon Library, offers specialty coffee beverages,
Student Center where you can relax with friends while
fresh pastries, cookies, and muffins in a casual,
sipping a luscious latte or cup of freshly brewed coffee.
relaxed setting.
our staff... The student housing staff is geared up to provide a variety of interesting and engaging activities throughout the year. Once you arrive on campus, expect to attend social activities in your building and area designed to help you meet other students and connect you with those who share your interests. Resident Advisors (RAs) RAs are student
success at LMU, our Resident Directors and other
leaders living in each residential community. They
full-time professional staff live and work in each
develop a supportive environment in their building
community. They coordinate the efforts of the
and connect you with resources, services and
student staffs and oversee the operation of the
programs available at LMU. RAs are enthusiastic
buildings. They are there to help you adjust to
about bringing activities right to your floor that
campus life and can be excellent resources.
promote growth, learning and social interaction.
Central Office Staff Our professional,
Resident ministers (RMs) Resident Ministers
courteous administrative staff in the Student
are priests, sisters and lay ministers who live in your
Housing Office manages the facilities, assists you
community. Their doors are open for you to drop by
with housing assignments and billing, and oversees
for study breaks and informal conversation. They
the residence life program. They are also there to
strive to create an environment where faith can be
help you find the answers to all of your housing-
celebrated, the promotion of justice encouraged
related questions.
and the spiritual journey explored. RMs offer spiritual programming including prayer and worship, coordinate and lead community service projects, and provide individual support and assistance.
FACULTY IN RESIDENCE AND FACULTY FELLOWS The housing experience is enhanced by faculty members who live and work in the halls to promote academic excellence by providing you with
Resident Directors (RDs) and other
opportunities outside of the classroom for intellec-
professional staff To help ensure your
tual growth and social learning experiences.