Brochure, Housing Application, Loyola Marymount University

Housing Options • How To Apply • dining • rates

2013 - 2014

Applying for student housing at LMU

Living options

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 through community-sponsored programs and activities.

Traditional Residence Halls Living in one of our traditional residence halls helps students 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 firstyear students.

Suite-Style Residence 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 other community spaces included in the building are study rooms, lounges and a laundry facility. 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 with one-bathroom units and are designed to accommodate four students, with 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 Living Learning and Theme Housing options and indicate those for which you plan to apply.

Convenience

LMU Dining Services Meal plans are designed to meet a variety of dining needs and dining venues are conveniently located near classes and residence halls. Whether you are on the go and looking for a quick snack, or in the mood to sit down, relax and enjoy a full meal, we have just what you need, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. You can choose one of four different pre-paid LION meal plans that are conveniently accessed by the OneCard. Students living in the residence halls are required to purchase one of the LION meal plans. Please review the enclosed housing rates page for more information about these plans.

Laundry Alert Laundry facilities are available for each building. Laundry Alert, a web-based program, displays the availability of laundry equipment without requiring students to go to the laundry room. The system can notify you by cell phone, text message or e-mail when a machine is open or when your laundry is complete. Since there are no coin 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.

Parking LMU is a relatively small campus. You will find most destinations are a short walk from your room. If you choose to bring your car to campus, parking is available at various locations. All students must register their vehicles with the Department of Parking and Transportation and pay the associated parking fee.

Security Although LMU is located in the second-largest metropolitan area in the country, students feel safe in their rooms and walking on campus at night. This is with good reason. The University has its own Department of Public Safety. Officers monitor the campus for signs of unusual or criminal activity by making around-the-clock patrols. Additionally, Resident Advisors are on duty in every building each night from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM when classes are in session. They are trained to be attentive and responsive and to contact Public Safety when needed.

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 also be used to purchase cycles on laundry machines, products at the bookstore, food at on campus dining facilities or select off campus restaurants. That cup of coffee from the Lion’s Corner Café or that delicious calzone from WOW Café & Wingery may not be calorie-free, but when purchased with LION or S-Dollars on your OneCard, it’s tax-free!

Your room

Furnishings All residence hall and apartment rooms are carpeted and are fully furnished, including window blinds. Each room contains standardized furniture for each student: an extra-long twin bed, desk, chair, bookcase, chest of drawers and a wardrobe or closet. The furniture is moveable, which provides flexibility and the opportunity to arrange the furniture to suit your needs. Several different arrangements can be created to optimize the floor space available in your room and allow you to add your own personal touch. During the first two weeks of each semester, you can request to have your bed set at one of the four established heights: low, captain, bunked, or loft. Please note that bunk bed requests can only be honored if both residents of a room agree to the bunk configuration.

Cable All on campus rooms have basic cable service. Tune in for a muchneeded break after class, or to catch the latest movies on HBO. Although you must provide your own television and coaxial cable to access the system, the cost for cable TV is included in our housing rates.

Bed configurations BED

BED

DRESSER DRESSER

Captain : This is the preferred

Loft : The mattress is approxi-

choice of students living on campus.

The mattress is approximately 35 inches from the floor allowing the bookshelf, dresser and other items to neatly fit under the bed. This set up allows for more space in the room to accommodate personal items such as a refrigerator.

mately five feet from the floor.

The desk, bookshelf and dresser fit under the bed and allow for greater personalization of the room. While this configuration provides optimum floor space in the room, it requires climbing the loft ladder ends to get into the bed.

BED

BED

Network You can access the campus-wide network directly from your room and from computer labs on campus. This means you can access the campus-wide e-mail system, LINUS (the online library catalog system) and the Internet any time you want. You can connect to the network by plugging into the ports in your room or by accessing the wire足less service provided in the residence halls.

DESK+HUTCH

BED

Low : The mattress is approxi-

Bunk : This is a typical bunk

mately 18 inches from the floor.

Please note that this configuration severely limits the available floor space for both you and your roommate and allows for only small items to be stored under the bed. Items may include a suitcase, shoeboxes, etc.

bed configuration where one bed is directly below the other.

In order for this request to be granted, both roommates must select this option.

Theme housing

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 several 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.

L.A. Experience “LAX” ( whelan hall ) One of the benefits of living at LMU is your proximity to the exceptional entertainment and cultural offerings of one of the world’s greatest cities and LAX allows LMU’s backyard to be a classroom. Residents of Whelan Hall will have the opportunity to attend local concerts and sporting events, visit museums and historical sites and learn about the diverse people and cultures that make up this City of Angels. This option is available to incoming first-year students.

McCarthy Experience in Service and Action “MESA” ( Mccarthy hall )

Recreation and Outdoor Adventure in Rosecrans ”ROAR” ( rosecrans hall )

Students in the MESA community are committed to creating a better society through active leadership in service and action. Members of this community work to serve the marginalized of our local and global communities and lead efforts to create a more faith-filled and just society. Applications are available in the spring for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Transfer students are also encouraged to apply.

If you enjoy the great outdoors, consider living in the recreation and outdoor adventure community in Rosecrans Hall. The programs and activities offered are designed to take you off campus to enjoy the many outdoor recreational activities unique to Southern California. You’ll make new friends and bond with others in your building while camping, hiking, skiing, surfing or spending time at the beach. This option is available to incoming first-year students.

Rains Intercultural Suite Experience ”RISE” ( rains hall ) RISE is for students who are interested in promoting an environment where differences are celebrated and interculturalism can be explored. The program is designed to create a safe and challenging environment for participants to engage in honest discussions about issues related to differences and their relevance to the campus community and beyond. Applications are available in the spring for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Transfer students are also encouraged to apply.

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 (CSA) moderates this program and accepts applications for residency each spring for the following year.

Living learning * communities *For more information, please see the enclosed brochure.

Living learning communities provide a more supportive academic environment for those students who choose to join them. Participating in one of these communities offers a number of benefits, all of which help to promote curricular and co-curricular success at LMU. • ace Academic Community Of Excellence • Compass A Community For Undeclared Students

• hllc Healthy Living Learning Community • Honors Living Learning Communities • leap Life Science Early Awareness Program • peap Psychology Early Awareness Program • peec Program For An Engineering Education Community

Student involvement Become a student leader and make an impact on campus life by joining the Resident Housing Association (RHA). RHA is a student-run organization sponsored by the Student Housing Office that makes each resident’s experience comfortable, fun and memorable. In the first few weeks of the fall semester, each building selects representatives who plan activities and events throughout the year as well as take advocacy leadership roles in the halls. By getting involved, you can plan trips to local professional sporting events, campus dances, barbecues 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!

Dining on campus

From traditional burgers and tossed salads to hand-rolled sushi and chicken soft tacos, LMU’s conveniently located on-campus restaurants are available to serve you a feast of global proportions.

The Lair Marketplace

university hall roski dining

jamba juice

The Lair Marketplace, located in the Malone Student Center, is the center of food life on campus. From early morning through dinner, “The Lair” is filled with an incredible array of menu selections and offers all-you-care-to-eat community table themes and events during brunch and dinner which has become a large part of dining on campus.

University Hall Roski Dining offers a lighter, organic menu featuring all day breakfast items, savory wraps, panini-style sandwiches and fresh fruit with a variety of toppings.

Jamba Juice, located at the Malone Student Center adjacent to the Lair Market­place, offers nutrition-packed, fresh fruit smoothies and energy drinks.

The lion’s den

iggy’s diner

The Lion’s Den is a popular café in the Malone Student Center where you can relax with friends while sipping a luscious latte or cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Iggy’s Diner, located in McKay Hall, is the place to go for tasty items from the grill and breakfast at any time of the day. Plus, as with any great diner, you’ll want to stop by for their famous milkshakes.

munch market Munch Market, located in the Lair Marketplace, offers LMU students fresh, fast and healthy meal alternatives late into the night. Looking for that special something you can’t find anywhere else on campus? Munch is the place to be.

wow café & wingery WOW Café & Wingery, located in the Founder’s Pavilion, provides a late night, fun, communityoriented atmosphere. The new menu features 17 award-winning sauces with a unique New Orleans flare, and offers favorites such as chicken tenders, wings, veggie wraps, oversized salads, burgers and much more!

The c - lion The C-Lion has two convenient locations on campus: the Leavey 6 apartments and the Founder’s Pavilion. The C-Lion offers an extensive selection of vegan and vegetarian items along with items you would typically travel off campus to find.

The crimson lion

The Lion’s corner café

Jazzman’s Café & Bakery, located in the Hannon Library, is more than just a specialty coffee shop—it also offers a broad menu with bakeryfresh items, sandwiches, paninis, fresh soups and garden salads—all in a casual, relaxed setting.

The Lion’s Corner Café, located on the west side of campus in University Hall, is a Starbucks coffee and esp­resso bar with fresh bakery items, salads and sandwiches.

The Crimson Lion, located in University Hall, is a full-service restaurant that features an exclusively gluten-free menu as well as delicious entrees and finger foods for a great night out on campus.

jazzman’s café & bakery

Applying for housing is easy!

Use the enclosed instruction letter to complete the online application, electronically acknowledge the license agreement and submit payment for the $400 housing processing fee to the Office of Student Financial Services before the deadline printed on your instruction letter.

Don’t wait!

Paying Your Processing Fee

Complete the application materials as soon as possible! You will be assigned to a building and room based on the date that the Student Housing Office processes your completed application materials. The sooner you complete the application process, the more likely you are to receive an assignment that matches your preferences. Your room assignment and roommate information will be sent to you beginning mid-July.

Once you’ve completed the online application, submit payment for the $400 housing processing fee. 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 not be considered complete until this fee is paid and processed. Make your check or money order payable to Loyola Marymount University. You may pay online via the Student Accounts Center, or in person at the Office of Student Financial Services, located in the Charles Von der Ahe building.

Completing the Online Application Follow the instructions on your letter to log in to the online application. You will be asked to provide emergency contact information as well as your building and roommate preferences. Please make sure you fill out the application completely.

Acknowledging the Online License Agreement

Changes to Your Housing Assignment

The license agreement is a legally binding document that covers the terms and conditions of living in student housing. It is binding for the entire academic year and must be electronically acknowledged by the student and the guardian if the student is under 18 years of age. From the online application, read the license agreement in its entirety and save a copy for your records. You will then electronically acknowledge your acceptance of the license agreement in the online application.

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 to discuss your interest in changing rooms.

Roommates In addition to sharing a room, roommates often develop lifelong relationships and help each other transition to life at LMU. Since this relationship is so important, answer the roommate preference questions honestly. If you do not have a specific roommate in mind, the Student 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 the “roommate pairing number” with each other, which is printed on your instruction letter. Each of you will need to enter the other person’s name and pairing number on your online application. Be sure to choose the same ranking for the buildings on both applications.

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) 338-4216. DSS determines which requests will be accepted and communicates this information to the Student Housing Office. If you are approved for a housing accommodation through DSS, the Student Housing Office cannot guarantee that the approved accommodation will be provided due to space limitations. However, we will do our best to meet the needs of all DSS students.

Temporary Housing Often during the first few weeks of the semester, the demand for student housing exceeds our intended capacity. In such circumstances, we utilize temporary housing options, which we create by converting double rooms into triples and by assigning students to converted study rooms and lounges. Residents placed in temporary housing assignments will receive a 20 percent prorated rate on their housing rate for each day they are living in a temporary room.

Meningitis Information While the University does not require meningitis vaccinations, you should read the information on the application so you can make an informed decision about whether or not you choose to be vaccinated. Please indicate your decision on your housing application.

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 Ministers ( RMs ) Resident Ministers are priests, sisters and lay ministers who live in your community. Their doors are open for you to drop by for study breaks and informal conversation. They strive to create an environment in our halls where faith can be celebrated, the promotion of justice encouraged and the spiritual journey explored. RMs offer social and spiritual program足ming, including prayer and worship, coordinate and lead community service projects and provide individual support and assistance.

Resident Advisors ( RAs ) RAs are student leaders living in each residential community. They develop a supportive and safe environment in their building and connect you with resources, services and programs available at LMU. RAs are enthusiastic about bringing activities right to your floor that promote growth, learning and social interaction.

Resident Directors ( RDs ) and other Professional Staff To help ensure your success at LMU, our Resident Directors and other full-time profes足 sional staff live and work in each community.

They coordinate the efforts of the student staffs and oversee the operation of the buildings. They are there to help you adjust to campus life and can be excellent resources.

Faculty In Residence and Faculty Fellows The housing experience is enhanced by faculty members who live and work in the residence halls. They promote academic excellence by providing you with opportunities outside of the classroom for intellectual growth, academic exploration and social learning experiences.

Central Office Staff Our professional and courteous administrative staff in the Student Housing Office manages the residential facilities, assists you with housing assignments and billing and oversees the residence life program. They are also available to help you find the answers to all of your housing-related questions.