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HOUSING OPTIONS • LIFE ON CAMPUS • HOW TO APPLY

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TRADITIONAL HALLS There’s nothing like living in one of our traditional residence halls to help 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 with other students and make new friends. Since this setting is especially conducive to the new college student 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 yet have the added privacy that comes with having your own bathroom. In a suite, two students share a room, which is connected by a bathroom to another two-­student room; four suitemates share this bathroom. The suite-style halls offer a great balance of community and privacy and are home to primarily second-year students. Residents enjoy close connections with suitemates and continue to meet new friends in the community lounges and study rooms.

APARTMENTS Our furnished apartments come complete with full kitchens and dining rooms, making them ideal for convenient, independent living. Most of our apartments are two-bedroom, one-bathroom units designed to accommodate four students; two students live 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 prepare for life after LMU.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES We have several theme and living learning communities designed to help residents explore areas of common interest through sponsored events, social activities and off-campus trips. By living in one of these communities, you can pursue your educational goals in a social context. Whether you are interested in outdoor adventure or exploring Los Angeles, we offer a variety of communities to suit your passions. Living Learning Communities support academic and social success, connect the in-classroom and out-of-classroom experience, make the transition to college easier and increase student involvement at LMU. For more information please visit the Student Housing Office website.

iLMU Visit www.lmu.edu/housing to find detailed information about our amenities, facilities, theme and living learning communities and other programs. Also found on LMU’s website is iLMU, which features an interactive campus map and a video tour of student housing.

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Comfort

ur facilities provide you with everything you need to live comfortably and excel academically. The fully-furnished rooms and apartments on campus have several amenities and features, including cable TV, with HBO, and wireless internet access. In each building, there are lounges, study rooms and smart laundry facilities for resident use. The well-groomed grounds of our buildings beckon residents to go outside and play! Many of our buildings also boast outdoor recreation spaces with benches, basketball courts, and barbecue grills.

In addition to making your living experience comfortable, we make every effort to ensure your safety and security.

As a campus resident, you must use your student ID card, known as the OneCard, to enter your residential space. The same card, along with a personal identification number chosen by you, will unlock the door to your room or apartment. Our Resident Advisors and campus Public Safety Officers monitor the facilities and respond to situations as needed.

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Convenience

iving on campus gives you the convenience of being close to classes and other LMU amenities, but that’s just the beginning. Within each housing facility, you will find study rooms and lounges offering you alternative spaces for studying and socializing. Even our laundry facilities help to better manage your busy schedule by notifying you via text message or email as machines become available or when your laundry is done. LMU has a variety of conveniently located dining venues that are open early morning and close late at night. You can also get a wellness check at the Student Health Center, catch a game at the Loft Sports Lounge, or enjoy a live musical performance in The Living Room. Living here, you will be steps away from all services, recreation and activities the campus has to offer.

LMU offers a shuttle system and ZipCars® available to rent for times when you want to leave campus. You’ll find that our location is ideal – the beach is just minutes away, and it’s easy to take advantage of all the highlights that a major city like Los Angeles has to offer. The City of Angels is home to some of the world’s best entertainment, shopping, arts and recreation. You’ll be near it all!

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Learning

ducation of the whole person is a hallmark of Jesuit higher education and, at LMU, you will have opportunities to learn both in and outside the classroom. As a member of our residential community, you’ll be challenged to gain a better understanding of yourself, your purpose and passions in life, and how to adopt a lifestyle that reflects a balance of spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual health.

When it comes to spiritual development, the Resident Ministers living in each of our communities are a great resource to help you explore your faith and give you guidance on your spiritual journey. The Faculty Engagement program provides you with access to faculty members who offer academic support within the residence hall.

The programming efforts of the Resident Advisors will provide you with on campus opportunities to get involved and learn outside of the classroom. Your college experience will also be enriched by your interactions with diverse student residents. Whether it be your roommate, a study partner, or a new friend down the hall, you’ll find yourself learning from the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.

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Connections

iving in LMU student housing gives you an unparalleled opportunity to get connected with the campus community. Since over ninety-five percent of each first-year class lives in student housing, you’ll be part of a diverse, dynamic social environment where you’re sure to make friends and find your niche.

Through shared experiences with other residents, you’ll develop the kind of personal connections that evolve into lifelong relationships.

When you live on campus, opportunities to get involved are right outside your door. You can expect to join a wide variety of interesting and engaging programs coordinated by your building’s Resident Advisors. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in the Resident Housing Association (RHA), a student-run organization renowned for sponsoring exceptional activities. You’ll also have easy access to the outstanding programs and events coordinated by other student organizations and university departments such as Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University (ASLMU), First Year Experience (FYE) and Campus Recreation.

HOW TO APPLY To apply for housing, you must be enrolled fulltime at LMU or committed to enrolling for the upcoming term. Application materials are made available beginning early April, based on your commitment date. Student housing is guaranteed to all first-year students who commit to LMU on or before May 1st. All first-year residents are encouraged to live in student housing for their second year as well. Upper-division students enter a drawing each year for the chance to enjoy the independence that comes with living in our on campus apartments. New students for the spring semester and transfer students enrolling for either term are provided housing on a first-come, first-served basis.

DINING SERVICES STUDENT HOUSING OFFICE Leavey 6 1 LMU Drive, MS–8480 Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 (310) 338-2963 voice (310) 338-2390 fax housing@lmu.edu www.lmu.edu/housing www.facebook.com/LMUStudentHousing

LMU Dining Services offers four different meal plans and operates a variety of on campus venues to meet your dining needs. Whether you are on-the-go, looking for a quick snack, or in the mood to sit down, relax and enjoy a full meal, we have just what you need. Since only the apartments offer full kitchens, students living in the residence halls are required to purchase one of four available meal plans. More information about meal plans and LMU dining venues is available at http://dining.lmu.edu.