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Moving away to attend university is a tremendously exciting event, but it can be overwhelming too. Choosing to live in residence will help ease your transition to Nipissing University. The residence environment is supportive, comfortable, convenient, and most of all, fun! For some of you, this will be the first time that classes, studying, meals, sleeping and socializing are solely your responsibility. We know that it’s a lot to balance but, with the resources and support offered by the residence staff, you’ll learn to manage your new freedom and responsibilities.
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Q Q YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK Residence has a full-time Residence Life Manager who works closely with a dedicated team of senior students known as Residence Dons. Our residence staff is committed to creating a community built on mutual respect, learning and growth. Team members are trained to assist students with any problems that may arise. They offer support to residents and are on-site to lend a hand with anything from roommate issues to emergencies. The residence staff also plan educational, social, cultural and athletic events throughout the year with the interests of the residents in mind.
The residence staff, in conjunction with the student leaders on campus, organize a variety of events to suit all interests such as potluck suppers, skating parties, athletic events, movie nights, coffee houses and a winter carnival.
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Q Q AT YOUR SERVICE
Q Q GET INVOLVED
Is your door sticking? Don’t know how to work your thermostat? Our excellent maintenance staff are here to help you. Although students are responsible for the cleanliness of their individual suites, our maintenance staff ensures that all common areas are clean and comfortable, all equipment is working and maintenance requests are responded to quickly and efficiently.
Getting involved in your residence and your campus community is a great way to quickly make your new surroundings your home. Involvement takes many forms, so come out and participate or take the lead. Residents’ Councils Participating in Residents’ Councils or one of their committees is a great way to meet people and build valuable leadership skills at the same time.
Q Q EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Earn money on a flexible student schedule. Our supervisors understand that academics are your top priority and we want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer employment opportunities such as caretaker assistants or office assistants that work with your student schedule.
Q Q FITTING IN Suitemate Matching The residence staff makes every effort to place together students with similar interests, lifestyles and study habits. It is necessary that you fill out the residence application honestly and completely so that suitable matches can be made.
Although the residences are co-educational, individual suites are gender specific for first-year students. Residence Orientation Orientation takes place before classes begin. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to meet your Residence Life Manager, Residence Don, Residences’ Council Executive, and roommates. Discussions will take place on a variety of residence-related topics. Orientation also includes activities such as: BBQ’s, scavenger hunts, movies under the stars – events designed to introduce you to residence, the campus and the community.
Q Q Suite Style: Two Bedroom & Four bedroom Residences Each furnished suite accommodates two or four students with single rooms and features a kitchen with fridge, stove and microwave, a living room and one or two full bathrooms.
Q Q How do I apply?
Please remember the application process is not completed until your residence deposit is received by the Nipissing University Finance Office.
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Residence applications are available through Nipissing’s online eRezLife. To access your residence application, visit ‘MyNipissing’ www.nipissingu.ca. When you are logged in, select ‘WebAdvisor’ at the top of the page and launch the program to bring you to the main menu, then select ‘Prospective Students’. From the Prospective Students menu, look under the ‘Communication’ heading and select Residence Application. It is here that you will find information and the link for your online residence application. The first time you visit eRezLife, you will be required to create an eRezLife account. To create an account, you will need to enter your first name and the last six digits of your Nipissing University student ID number. A temporary password will be sent to the email address that you provided us with through your OUAC application.
If you have not provided us with a valid email address and would like to apply for residence, please contact the Residence Office directly at residence@nipissingu.ca. If you have any questions during the application process please contact the residence office at 705-474-3450 ext. 2500 or via email at residence@nipissingu.ca. Application information is also available at www.nipissingu.ca/residence/ applyforresidence.asp. All residence applicants must be entering full-time studies. Applications received from students enrolled in part-time studies will only be considered if there are vacancies available after the guaranteed and general full-time applicants have been determined. All residence guarantees are conditional. Students must meet full-time acceptance criteria as outlined by the Office of the Registrar. All other applicants shall be offered residence if space permits.
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Once you receive your assigned room placement you !have two options Come forin residence, a visit for payment to choose from: a one-time full payment of all residence fees for the academic year (due in August); or the instalment payment plan of two payments during the year (due August and January).
Questions?
Please contact the Residence and Conference Services Department at (705) 474-3450 ext. 2500 or residence@nipissingu.ca. You can also visit our website at www.nipissingu.ca/residence.
Q Q Estimate of Fees Below is the 2013-2014 Muskoka Residence Rate Schedule. The 2014-2015 Rate Schedule is determined in the spring by Nipissing University’s Board of Governors. Current information is posted on the website as it becomes available. The schedule below is subject to change and is intended only to give you an estimate of the fees associated with living in residence.
Total Cost for MUSkoka Residence in 2013-2014 (per person, single room only) • includes wireless internet, basic cable TV and local telephone service with voicemail Single Bed in Four Person Suite Residence Fees $5,865.00 Damage Deposit $100.00* Total: $5,965.00
Single Bed in Two Person Suite Residence Fees $5,945.00 Damage Deposit $100.00* Total: $6,045.00
Queen Bed in Two Person Suite Residence Fees $6,045.00 Damage Deposit $100.00* Total: $6,145.00
* T he $100.00 deposit is a damage/cleaning deposit that is held on account throughout a student’s term in residence. Upon final checkout, an assessment is done of the student’s accommodation and any damages/cleaning charges will be assessed against this deposit.
Q Q IMPORTANT DATES February 14
Residence Applications become available online for students as they are offered admission.
June 2
Deadline for HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS: Residence is guaranteed to first-year students who have applied directly from High School, and who have completed the residence application and paid the $400 residence deposit (which includes a $25 application fee) on or before this date. Applications received after this date are automatically placed on the bottom of the residence waiting list and are not guaranteed. Deadline for all APPLICANTS: To be eligible for the general application lottery, applicants must have completed the residence application and paid the $400 residence deposit (which includes a $25 application fee). Applications received after June 2 will be considered as space allows on a first come, first serve basis. Residence is guaranteed to International Degree Seeking Students and Exchange Students as long as Nipissing University has received the students’ application by this date. The residence deposit can be paid by cheque, money order or online through your own bank. Payments in the form of a cheque or money order should be made payable to Nipissing University and include the student’s full name and Student Number. The residence deposits should be mailed to: Nipissing University Residence Office 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5002, North Bay, ON, Canada P1B 8L7
July 7
A refund of $100 will be provided if the residence application is cancelled in writing by this date. No residence application refunds after this date.
August
You’ll receive your Residence Assignment package from the Residence Office with your room assignment, move-in dates and your new mailing address. You’ll also receive the names and contact info of your assigned roommate(s). Do contact each other prior to moving day to learn more about one another! You’ll reduce move-in anxiety and be able to avoid duplicating any items you may share such as pots, pans, and microwaves.
August
First installment of residence fee(s) due in late August (check specific dates at www.nipissingu.ca/finance or as provided with your Residence Assignment package.)
January
Second installment of residence fee(s) due the first week of January (check specific dates at www.nipissingu.ca/finance or as provided with your Residence Assignment package.)
For current pricing information and rates please visit www.nipissingu.ca/residence
Q Q IN-RESIDENCE FEATURES
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Residence has both wireless internet access as well as a wired connection in all bedrooms. A telephone in each bedroom is ready for use when you arrive. There is no hook-up charge and basic services including voicemail are included. Longdistance is available separately.
TV in living room • Basic Cable TV service provided in all bedrooms, common rooms and student lounges • Wired and wireless Internet • Local telephone services with voicemail included in each bedroom • Mail delivery • Common lounges and study rooms • Individual suite heat controls • Vending machine area • Fitness room • Coin-operated laundry room • ATMs
Q Q PARKING Parking is available at residence for students who would like to bring a vehicle. Bicycles are welcome and there’s plenty of room to store them in your suite.
Q Q CAMPUS SAFETY The campus is well lit. Most common areas are monitored by video surveillance cameras.
Q Q WHAT DO I PACK? You need to bring your bed linens, dishes, cooking utensils and any personal items you will want to help make your room feel like home. More information is shared with students prior to their arrival.
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ng Welli MUSKOKA CAMPUS • 125 Wellington Street, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1E2 tel: (705) 645-2921 • fax: (705) 645-2922 • residence@nipissingu.ca • www.nipissingu.ca/muskoka To request this publication in an alternative format please contact the Student Recruitment Office at (705) 474-3450 ext. 4517