Guide to Living on Campus Viewbook 2018

guide to

LIVING ON CAMPUS

2018-19

residence life

MISSION STATEMENT The Residence Life team at Gannon University enhances co-curricular learning through the creation of a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We empower students to sustain and strengthen their communities by embracing diversity, promoting social responsibility and advocating for human dignity. We support students’ holistic development through personal relationships that encourage leadership, service, wellness and globalization. In collaboration with campus partners, we provide a well-maintained and secure living-learning environment.

WELCOME Congratulations on your acceptance to Gannon University! We are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Gannon community.

Whether you are a first-year or transfer student, this guide provides important information for all incoming students. The Office of Residence Life plays an integral role in welcoming new students and is available to assist you with any of your housing and meal plan decisions.

Gannon students have an active role in the housing process through the completion of online applications and forms, including the ability to provide specific information for roommate pairing and to identify personal housing preferences. Completion of some sections may require information from you, your parents or your doctor; be sure to give yourself enough time to acquire this information and do not delay. Please access my.gannon.edu/welcome with your Network ID and password to view your housing options and complete the necessary myHousing application. You will receive your Network ID and password from the Office of Admissions.

We are eagerly awaiting your arrival and would like to offer all possible assistance toward your success. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life at (814) 871-7564 or reslife@gannon.edu. No question is too small if the answer will make things easier for you. myHousing

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STUDENT HOUSING Gannon University offers a variety of housing opportunities for first-year students.

These buildings are staffed by student affairs professionals, including live-in Resident Directors (RDs), Resident Assistants (RAs), and Resident Campus Ministers (RCMs).

Our staff is trained to help residents build community, to provide assistance during emergencies, as well as counseling and crisis intervention, and to be advocates for student success. All first-year student residence halls have a front desk that is staffed 24 hours per day to provide assistance. All units include wall-to-wall carpeting and fire detection/suppression systems. Rooms are assigned in order of the date and time the completed housing application is received. First-year students have a choice of the following housing options:

RESIDENCE HALL PRICING (SEMESTER COST)

DOUBLE ROOM

SINGLE ROOM

Finegan Hall

$3,100

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North Hall

$4,050

$4,350

*All prices listed are a reflection of the 2017-18 residence hall pricing, current pricing will be provided at a later date and typically incurs a 3% increase. Additionally, a $165 “GU connect� fee will be assessed to all residents each semester. This fee includes cable and network services.

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FINEGAN hall

NORTH hall

120 W. Fifth St. | Capacity: 242

143 W. Fourth St. | Capacity: 283

Features

• traditional-style residence hall

Amenities

• main lobby lounge with large screen television, table tennis and billiards tables

Features

• newest residence hall on campus

Amenities

• main lobby lounge with information counter

• houses first-year students

• convenience store and coffee shop

• individual floor lounge providing quiet study and work environment

• each floor is divided into two wings

• two-person rooms

• individual floor lounge providing television and social interaction

• two elevators

• floor lounges with full-size stoves, dishwashers, fireplaces and televisions

• central air conditioning

• cardio room

• bed, desk, chair, dresser and wardrobe for each resident

• meditation room

• four floors • single gender by wing

Bedrooms

• single micro-fridge • air conditioning

Suites

• vending machines

• various-sized suites with single and double bedrooms; occupancy ranges from two to five residents per suite

• community kitchen

• refrigerator and microwave

• laundry room

• laundry room • study lounges with whiteboards and overhead projectors • social lounges with televisions

• kitchen table and chairs, love seat and lounge chair • vanity and full bathroom • each bedroom includes a bed, dresser, desk, wardrobe and chair for each resident

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APARTMENTS • Freeman Hall • Harborview House • Kenilworth • Lubiak • Walker • Wickford

UPPERCLASSMAN APARTMENTS The University offers numerous housing options for upperclassmen. These residence apartments offer a variety of living possibilities and amenities with no two buildings being exactly the same.

Returning upperclassmen have the opportunity through varying housing processes to renew their current living unit for the next year or change to another residential option. Preferred parking is available at each building and is determined on a seniority basis.

Features:

• options ranging from one- to five- resident units • single- or double-resident bedrooms • fully carpeted • refrigerator and stove • dining table with chairs, end tables, coffee table, sofa and lounge chair

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• bed, desk with chair, dresser and either a closet or wardrobe

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Do I need to live on campus?

A: Gannon requires that all students in their first through fourth semesters (including transfer students) whose parent’s/guardian’s primary residence is outside the 25-mile straight-line radius of the University must reside in University housing. The only exceptions to the mandatory housing policy are if the student is married, 21 years old prior to the start of the fall term, a veteran of the Armed Services or has a legal dependent at their primary address.

Q: How can I make sure that I have completed and submitted all of the required housing forms?

A: Beginning in January, the Office of Admissions administers Network ID information to students who have paid their enrollment deposit. This information is disbursed through the mail and email.

DINING OPTIONS While at Gannon University, students have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of nutritious oncampus dining options ranging from a buffet-style cafeteria to individual made-to-order and gourmet options, all provided by Metz Culinary Management, Ltd. Below is a brief overview of meal plan options, but a complete guide with pricing information will be provided at orientation.

A variety of meal plan options are available to fit any budget and dining need. All first-year resident students are required to choose one of the starred meal plans. Upperclassmen and commuters may choose to purchase a meal plan option, but they are not required to. All meal plans are one semester in length.

Allows students to use as many swipes a day with a maximum of 19 per week. This plan provides for students to treat guests, friends and family members - $3,000

Victor E. Knight Plan*

This option allows for students to eat at every meal for which the dining hall is open, or a total of 19 meals a week. Dining times include three meals per day Monday through Friday and two meals on Saturday and Sunday - $2,895

Maroon Plan*

With 15 swipes per week, students are able to eat at a meal time of their choosing. A limit of three swipes per day Monday through Friday and a maximum of two on Saturday and Sunday - $2,470

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Golden Knight Plan, Victor E. Knight Plan or the Maroon Plan. Upperclassmen and commuters have a choice to purchase a meal plan option, but they are not required to.

Q: Are all on-campus housing units safe and secure?

A: Gannon values safety on campus and thus swipe card or key entry is required for entrance into all residential apartments, floors and buildings. Each building is also equipped with security cameras and fire detection/ suppression systems. Gannon also has its own Campus Police and Safety Department as well as escort services accessible to all students.

Q: Does my housing contract include utilities?

A: Yes, all utilities are included in your housing contract rate. Utilities also include internet access and cable connections in each room.

Types of Meal Plans

Golden Knight Plan*

Q: Do I need to purchase a meal plan?

A: All first-year resident students are required to choose a meal plan option. These meal plan options include the

Upperclassmen/Commuter Plans

Upperclassmen or commuters can purchase any of the meal plans that are listed to the left or any of the following: 150 meals + $150 GU Gold - $1,795 75 meals + $150 GU Gold - $975 50 meals + $150 GU Gold - $695 25 meals + $50 GU Gold - $423 *All prices listed are a reflection of the 2017-18 meal plan cost, current pricing will be provided at a later date and typically incurs a 3% increase.

Q: How soon can I move in to my on-campus housing unit?

A: Housing contracts begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2018 before the start of fall classes and terminate at 9 p.m. on May 10, 2019, which is the last day of spring term’s finals week.

Q: Am I able to move off-campus during the academic year?

A: All students who sign a housing contact for a room agree to pay for a full year in said residence. Payment is made at the start of each semester, however the housing contract includes both fall and spring semesters. A student who ignores the contractual obligation and chooses to live off campus is required to pay the room charges for the semester(s) as well as a $500 termination fee.

Q: Am I able to stay in my residential housing during academic breaks (winter, summer, holidays)?

A: Residence halls are not generally open during break periods; however, exceptions can be made through the Office of Residence Life. During break periods meal plans are not activated and on-campus dining options are closed; GU Gold works at many local restaurants and residents have access to community kitchens in their halls.

Q: Do I need to purchase renter’s insurance?

A: It is recommended that students have renter’s insurance or be covered under their parents’ homeowners insurance, but it is not required. The University accepts no liability for lost, stolen or damaged personal property.

Q: Are health services provided on campus?

A: Student Health Services is Gannon’s on-campus care facility available to all registered students who have a completed Health Examination Form (my.gannon.edu/welcome) on file and a valid Gannon ID. There is no fee to be seen by the Health Services’ staff, but if off-site medical care is needed, payment for these services is the responsibility of the student through his or her insurance plan.

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