2016–2017 FAMILY INFORMATION AND CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE
2
University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/parents
3
About this guide CollegiateParent has published this guide in partnership with the University of Louisville. Please refer to the school’s website and contact information below for updates to the information in this guide or inquiries regarding its contents. CollegiateParent is not responsible for omissions, changes, or inaccurate information contained in this guide. This publication was made possible by the businesses and professionals contained within this parent guide. University/college logos and marks are present in this guide; however, the Publisher and University have in no way endorsed the advertisements or advertisers in this publication. It is also understood that the Publisher and the University cannot endorse any of the claims or products represented within the enclosed advertisements. Š2016 CollegiateParent. All rights reserved.
contents
| 6 7 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 18 19
|
CollegiateParent, an AroundCampus Group company 3180 Sterling Circle, Suite 200 Boulder, CO 80301 Advertising Inquiries: (866) 721-1357 www.aroundcampusgroup.com Design by Grace Cassara
4
| | | | | | | | | | | |
For more information, please contact
Special Programs/Parents Association Dr. Glenn Gittings, Director University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky 40292 (502) 852-6933 www.louisville.edu/parents
University of Louisville
20 21 21 22 23 23 24 26 26 27 28 30 31
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Parent and Family Guide Comprehensive advice and information for student success Welcome from the VP of Student Affairs Parents Association Family Weekend Cardinal Traditions Student Life/Student Services Safety & Security Campus Health Financial Aid Keeping Up with Technology & Social Media Campus Map Academic Calendar Campus Contacts
Campus Housing Guide Must-have knowledge to navigate your way Welcome from Campus Housing Live With Us! Get Connected Preparing to Move-In Move-In Day Other Important Housing Dates Know the Lingo Resident Student Association (RSA) Work on Campus, Get Paid Thinking About the Second Year What Else Should We Know? First Year Live-On Requirement Dining Information
www.louisville.edu/parents
5
Welcome from the VP of Student Affairs
Parents Association louisville.edu/parents The UofL Parents Association offers programs and services, regular communication, and outreach to parents and families to assist students in continuing their academic success throughout their college experience. General complimentary membership includes:
Dear UofL Parents and Family Members: Welcome to the University of Louisville community! It is an exciting time to be part of the Cardinal family. We have seen tremendous growth in the quality of our incoming freshman class and the level of student involvement in our community. We hope you find this Parent Guide helpful and that you will utilize it and other resources available for parents and family members. We are excited about the special events and information included in this guide. As a father of three, I am deeply appreciative of how families always want what is best for the children and, at UofL, we strive to provide a welcoming community that allows for a diversity of engagement opportunities focused on academic and student success. Academic excellence and superb co-curricular opportunities go hand-in-hand, so as you 6
and your student embark upon this new journey together, help them find their passion, encourage them to explore all of the opportunities available to them here, and allow them to discover how they can positively impact their community and the world in which we live. We are delighted that your family has decided to become members of the University of Louisville community.
Sincerely, Michael Mardis, Ph.D. Dean of Students University of Louisville
• Monthly E-newsletters • Copy of the UofL Parent Guide • Parents Association website with resource guides and links How can you stay connected? We communicate with parents and families through the Parent Newsletter and
through our Facebook page. To join the Parents Association go to louisville.edu/parents/newsletters. Daily information is updated on the UofL Parents Association Facebook page and monthly emails are sent out to parents and families who have signed up. Once you sign up, you will receive information that will help you stay informed.
Sincerely, Glenn Gittings, Ph.D. Director – Parents Association
Family Weekend Make plans now for Cardinal Family Weekend 2016 at the University of Louisville for October 21–23. Everyone in the family is invited! Family Weekend 2016 is full of tradition and excitement and is a wonderful time for parents and families to reconnect with their student, allow students to share favorite campus places and activities with their family, and meet other Cardinal families. There are exciting programs and events to explore and enjoy the vibrant Cardinal community. Learn more at louisville.edu/parents/familyweekend. www.louisville.edu/parents
7
Student Life/ Student Services Cardinal Traditions The Thinker The Thinker statue sits in front of Grawemeyer Hall and is the first largescale bronze cast of The Thinker and claims priority as the most original from 1903. The city decided to put The Thinker at UofL and it has sat in front of Grawemeyer Hall since 1949. To learn more about the UofL icon visit louisville.edu/about/thinker.
The CARDS Cheer The CARDS Cheer is one of the first things new students and their families learn when they come on campus. A trademark at athletic games and campus events, the cheer also is the universal (and loudest) way to show your UofL pride.
been made at the famous George J. Howe Red Barn. The Red Barn hosts a variety of events from orientation to graduation fairs and everything in between. Founded by two UofL students in 1969, the building has been a gracious host for everything from guest speakers to punk concerts.
It’s A Barnburner By the time your student graduates, some of their fondest UofL memories will have
8
louisville.edu/advising Academic advisors can help your student investigate degree programs and careers, and be of assistance if your student experiences academic difficulty. The university has created an exciting initiative, Flight Plan, which allows your student to stay on course to graduate in four years or in the timeframe of their choice louisville.edu/flightplan.
to connect. The center itself offers programming for events like cultural competencies workshops, career development lectures, diversity trainings, as well as advising student groups. No matter your student’s background, the staff at the center can point your student to various student groups that may interest them.
DRC louisville.edu/disability
White Squirrels Career Development Center A few albino (white) squirrels roam campus. When you spot one, it’s a sign of a good day. Or, well, at least you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished something special for the day.
Give Me An “L” To show our school pride and connect with the Cardinal family worldwide, we’ve got one move: Flashing an “L.” You’ll do this when you pose for photos, when a UofL team is successful, or really any time the moment grabs you. Using your right hand, stick out your thumb to the side while raising your index and middle fingers and bending the ring and pinky. That’s it, now you’re part of the tradition. Try it!
Academic Advising
louisville.edu/career The Career Development Center offers comprehensive services and programs to help students clarify their academic and career goals, gain practical experience through practice interviews, internships and cooperative education experiences, and identify employment opportunities and options. The Career Development Center also hosts fairs throughout the school year and provides every student with a Career connection.
Counseling Center louisville.edu/counseling
Clues That You’re A Cardinal • You never step on the Cardinal Bird… you try not to drive on it either!
Juggling academics and a personal life can be hectic. If you find your student is frustrated or confused and unsure of where to turn, the on-campus Counseling Center can help. UofL has professionally licensed psychologists and counselors to assist your student.
• Any slow clap means one thing; it’s time for a CARDS cheer!
Cultural Center
• You used to like the color blue, but now you’re disgusted by it!
The Cultural Center is a hub for students of all backgrounds looking for a place
University of Louisville
louisville.edu/culturalcenter
www.louisville.edu/parents
UofL is committed to equal opportunity for all academically qualified students, and does not discriminate based on disability. The Disability Resource Center fosters an inclusive campus climate through education, service, collaboration, and outreach to the University of Louisville community. We provide support for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services.
Exploring the World louisville.edu/studyabroad Your student can easily enhance the value of their degree by studying abroad while taking courses in various academic disciplines or picking up a minor in a language. The University of Louisville Study Abroad website allows your student to find the program perfect for them by giving them the choice of searching for programs based on destination or by choosing the semester they would like to travel abroad. We are delighted to talk with you and your student about the various opportunities available through UofL.
9
First Year Initiatives
LGBT Center
louisville.edu/firstyear
louisville.edu/lgbt
The office of First Year Initiatives (FYI) is comprised of a network of great people who are committed to making sure your student has a successful and fun first year at the University of Louisville from the moment Summer Orientation is over until Finals Week in the spring semester! Check louisville.edu/firstyear for details on all of the programs and services offered.
The University of Louisville’s LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Center is a walking, talking positive force focused on one thing—helping students have a great experience, no matter who they are!
A few of the programs you’ll want to get your student involved in include:
Student Involvement fosters engagement in student-led programs and services that enrich the education experience by maximizing the capacity of students to learn, serve and lead. Through various boards, committees and staff, the department provides programs, aiming to make the out-of-class experience a part of the total educational process while advancing the institutional mission.
• Welcome Week is an essential experience for every new student and helps students make the transition to being a UofL student! Welcome Week 2016 is Aug. 17–21. There are a variety activities and signature programs for students happening during Welcome Week that you and your student won’t want to miss. Check louisville.edu/ firstyear/events/welcome-week for the full schedule. • Book-in-Common (BinC) is also a great way for incoming students to get involved before the semester starts. A community-wide reading for UofL’s entire campus, BinC brings together students, faculty, and staff who read and explore a common text which is incorporated into courses across disciplines. To enhance classroom learning, BinC partners with campus and local community members to host a year-long event series aimed at highlighting the themes and issues raised throughout the text.
Greek Life louisville.edu/studentactivities/greek-life Joining a fraternity or sorority is one of the best ways for your student to get involved, 10
Office of Student Involvement louisville.edu/studentactivities
to network and especially make new friends on campus. UofL offers a diverse list of over 33 Greek organizations and each has a positive impact on the campus and community.
International Service Learning louisville.edu/islp The University of Louisville International Service Learning Program (ISLP) is an interdisciplinary program that allows your student to experience international travel and diverse cultures while earning three hours of course credit. UofL faculty members guide students in creating educational programs that address human and community needs. The semester culminates when our students travel to the host country and present their programs in local classrooms. ISLP offers five opportunities: Belize, Botswana, Croatia, the Philippines, or Trinidad and Tobago, and students with any major may apply. University of Louisville
Intramurals louisville.edu/intramurals UofL’s Intramural and Recreational Sports program offers more than 50 activities each year—including kickball, tennis, dodgeball, and flag football. If your student is interested they can form their own team to participate or join as a “free agent.” Something that is sure to make an immediate impact on the quality of life for your student is our new, 128,000 squarefoot Student Recreation Center.
Let the Dean Help louisville.edu/dos No clue where to go for your question? No matter the question, if you don’t have the answer, stop at the Dean of Students Office in the SAC. The entire staff is ready to help. It’s their job to promote a positive learning experience and give your student the opportunities they need to succeed not just academically, but personally, too. www.louisville.edu/parents
REACH www.reach.louisville.edu Resources for Academic Achievement (REACH) provides FREE academic services and support programs to help your student better prepare and adapt to college life and to enhance their performance in college courses. REACH offers tutoring in numerous undergraduate courses, peer mentoring and service/ leadership opportunities, study skills seminars and much more!
RSOs There are about 420 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) on campus whose focuses include academics, athletics, social, political, ethnic, professional, religious and other topics. They all offer students a way to connect and have some fun!
11
Safety & Security
Campus Health
louisville.edu/cardsafety & louisville.edu/police
louisville.edu/campushealth
We’re really a small city, offering spaces for our community to live, learn, work and play. Through our CardSafe programs and University Police we are constantly working to make your campus home even more secure. The University Police is responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, emergency services and parking management for the University of Louisville. Services are provided on a 24-hour basis to students, faculty and staff, as well as visitors to the University of Louisville. University Police takes great pride in its advancing community policing efforts and works closely with the Louisville Metro Police Department.
In addition to 24-hour police campus patrol and response services, CardSafe provides:
Two locations: Cardinal Station – Belknap Campus 215 Central Ave, Suite 110 (502) 852-6479 Health Science Center Campus 401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 110 (502) 852-6446
We provide both preventative and acute care for students, plus: • Women’s health services
• Campus Safety Escort Program. This is a free service offered to any member of the University from dusk to dawn, any day of the year. Call (502) 852-6111 to request an escort anywhere within campus boundaries and up to four blocks off campus. • UofL Alerts RAVE Alert Text Messaging and emergency notification system. This is one of UofL’s emergency communication modes. These text messaging alerts give you the most up-to-date emergency information. Students and families are strongly encouraged to sign up for UofL Alerts at louisville.edu/alerts.
12
• Psychiatric services; including medication management • Free flu shots • Immunizations • Allergy shots • Specialist referrals and coordination of care with off-site specialists • Pharmacy services and links to pharmaceutical assistance • Laboratory services • Student health insurance program
• The “L” Trail is a series of sidewalks on Belknap Campus which is clearly marked with signage and enhanced lighting. The “L” Trail is patrolled by police officers on a regular basis.
Alcohol Policy
• CardGuard is a phone app where you can instantly dial 911 or Campus Police. The app is available through Google Play and Apple Store.
Alcohol Policies applicable to University Students may be found in the University of Louisville Code of Student Conduct. Visit louisville.edu/dos/students/codeofconduct to learn more about UofL’s alcohol policy.
University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/parents
13
Financial Aid
to your student’s account. Disbursed financial aid that exceeds a student’s balance is considered excess or residual funds. Eligible Student refunds will be based on a student’s preference. The preference will be handled through Bank Mobile and information will be available on the Bursar website.
louisville.edu/financialaid
Bursar Office
The University of Louisville Financial Aid office provides walk-in counseling Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the Call Center (502) 852-5511 is also open during those times.
The Bursar’s Office handles all Billing and Payment information. For information on tuition and fees visit the Bursar’s Office website at louisville.edu/finance/bursar. Your Account (listed under the section Tuition, Fees, and Payment Options) on ULink will list the student’s charges, disbursed financial aid, residual funds, and anticipated aid.
FAFSA Information The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the application for federal grants, work-study, and loans as well as some state and institutional aid programs. File the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov. We recommend students file the FAFSA as soon as possible each year.
Award Notification & Aid Disbursement Award notifications are sent via email. First-year students will also receive a paper award letter in the mail. The award notification will direct students to their ULink account. On ULink, you can accept, reduce, or decline loan offers. Scholarships and grants are automatically listed on ULink as accepted. Starting the week prior to the start of fall classes, funds will be disbursed. The Bursar’s Office will then post that aid
14
Keeping Up with Technology & Social Media
FERPA The University of Louisville is required by law to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This law establishes guidelines to protect the privacy of student records and to provide students access to these records. This means that students have the right to keep their records private and that the university is prohibited from sharing a student’s FERPA-protected information with anyone without a written release. This does not mean that information is not available to you as parents. Students may share information with parents by setting up a PIN on their student portal ULink, ULink.louisville.edu. Have your student share their PIN with you and then please provide the student ID number and PIN when you request information for your student. However, due to FERPA, even as the parent or legal guardian who has the students’ ID and PIN some offices may still require that the student is the direct person speaking in order to release information. At any point, students can change their ULink PIN and these steps do not guarantee that student information can be shared. University of Louisville
Here are a few pages you might want to ‘like’ or follow soon: UofL Parents Association | University of Louisville | UofL Student News and Events @UofL | @UofLEvents | @ULStudentLife UofL Student Affairs | University of Louisville SAatUofL | University of Louisville @uofl_news_events | @ulstudentlife www.stuaff.org/blog | www.uoflblog.com For a student resource page of university links that may be useful to you and your student, visit louisville.edu/student.
www.louisville.edu/parents
15
Overseers Honors The House Interfaith Retreat Center
ST 3R
$
Service Complex
Oppenheimer Hall Brodschi Hall Jouett Brandeis Hall School of Law
ST 3R
D
ST O O BR
The Oval
S.
McCandless Hall
Gottschalk Hall
West Info Center
Studio Arts/ HPES Bldg./ Thrust Theatre
Patterson Brigman Hall Hall
University Reynolds & Relations Lofts Development
Dougherty Hall
W AR
ST
Vogt Bldg.
NO
Papa John’s
ER
N Duthie P Center
W.S. Speed Hall
KW
Ernst Hall
Chemistry
S.
ST D 2N S.
ST
ST
Environment Protection Center
Environmental Health & Safety
5
Belknap Archaeological Operations Center Central Receiving
7
BR
N
Human Resources AN
DE
IS
AV E
6
D
Koetter Center
Track & Soccer Facility
to I-65N Exit 133 Warnock St.
Track & Soccer Stadium
LEGEND
McDonalds
N
ST
ST UR
Papa John’s
AR
ER
W AR
NO
CK
N
Shuttle Route
Trager Stadium
Field Hockey Complex
Library
65
Food/Dining
Kiel Fields
$
ST
to I-65N Cardinal Park
McDonalds Field
ATM 8 LEGEND Visitor Parking Shuttle Stops
Blue Parking
Shuttle Route
PK W
HSC Restricted
Food/Dining
ST UR
Orange Parking
AR
Blue Parking
9
Green Parking
Stop Sign
Orange Parking
DR
DR
The Clubhouse
(SEE INSET) University of Louisville
CR
IT
TE
IT CR
TO PAPA JOHN’S CARDINAL STADIUM & LYNN SOCCER STADIUM
ND
TE
Exit 133 Warnock St.
Yellow Parking
EN
EN
Exit 133 Warnock St.
The Clubhouse
ND
HN
ST
Patrick Henry Hughes Field
A
(SEE INSET)
Green Parking
Visitor Parking
Yellow Parking
Lacrosse Stadium
16
ATM
HSC Restricted
H
TO PAPA JOHN’S CARDINAL STADIUM & LYNN SOCCER STADIUM
$ TH
ST
Bass-Rudd Tennis Center
A
HN
Yum! Center
H
osse dium
9
Library
Y
to I-65S
Future Belknap Engineering & Applied Sciences Research Park
8
Shuttle Stops 7
Fightmaster Playground
to I-65S
Bass-Rudd Tennis EA Center ST Throws Field
M
ST
Studio Arts/ HPES Bldg./ Thrust Theatre
TH
SGA/Parkway Intramural Complex
BL OO
Ulmer Stadium
Parking Office
Wright Natatorium
4
Water Plant
University Relations & Development
Yum! Center
ES T
RS T T
E.
BR
Y
ows Field
Kiel Fields
Houchens Bldg.
Cardinal Service Complex Park
Exit 133 Warnock St.
65
Public Safety
McDonalds Field
E.
$
Threlkeld Hall
Miller IT Center
O
ST
K
FirstBuild
Floyd Street Parking Garage
$
OO
Student Activities Center
Student Sevices Annex
Hall CLutz K ST
R .B
LE
S
Univ. Club & Alumni Center
Red Barn
Field Hockey Complex
Crawford Gymnasium
O
EA
Sackett Hall Speed School of Engineering
S.
The Arch
FL OY D
Natural Sciences
Stevenson Hall
Trager Stadium
Schneider Hall
Administrative Annex
S
Shumaker Research Bldg.
McDonalds
Grawemeyer Hall
Cultural Miller Track & Soccer Center Hall Stadium
Overseers Honors House Interfaith Center
Bingham Humanities
Gardiner Hall
S.
Water Plant
K
Chemistry
onstruction (G3)
Davidson Hall
The Fightmaster Quad Playground
E.
College of Education
Baptist Center
Ford Hall
6
Unitas Tower
Life Sciences
Wright Natatorium
nter (F7)
N
AV E
TO HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Koetter Center
Track & Soccer North Info Center Facility
Public Safety
IS
BL VD
Rauch Planetarium
Strickler Hall
Ekstrom Library
DE
3
FL OY D
H
AN
S.
4T
ST
AL
FL OY D
S.
Speed Museum Garage
Floyd Street Parking Garage
BR
MO VER PAS S
THU
Speed Art Museum (reopening 2016)
IN
School of Music
Parking Office
E AC
E.
Ulmer Stadium
RD
CRU
AR
PL
NY
THU
TY
/ DE N
AR
I UN
Future Housing Opening Fall 2016
Stansbury Park
7)
CA
S.
Lutz Hall
Houchens Bldg.
ST
Freedom Park
College of Business
s Center (L5)
nt Building, Fairfax (G8)
The Playhouse
Community Park Greek Life Housing
Minardi Hall
AVE
Human Resources
Manual High School
Univ. Ville Tower Apts. Grill
Crawford Gymnasium
M
$
Student Louisville Sevices Annex Hall
Student Rec Center
.B LO O
Cardinal Towne
China Inn, Bazo’s, J. Gumbos, Insomnia Cookies
Kurz Hall
AL
TO CHURCHILL DOWNS
3R
Shumaker Research Bldg.
T Center
$
Student Activities Center W
Hall
$
Threlkeld The Great Hall Lawn
y Operations
5)
NTR
FirstBuild
D
Univ. Planning
Operations Center Cardinal Station Central Receiving CE
TO KFC YUM! CENTER & DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
ES T
S.
Gottschalk Hall
Stevenson Hall
Schneider Hall
e inset
W. LE
ST
Red Bettie Barn Johnson
ST
*)
H 4T
S.
Bingham Humanities
Gardiner Hall
x (F8)
S.
Urban & Economic Research
K
rd d.) all
Campus Map
The Quad
Center
Early Learning Campus
RS T
Baptist Center
www.louisville.edu/parents
Crosswalk
Stop Sign
Crosswalk
Traffic Light
Traffic Light
Information 10
Information
Loading Zone
Loading Zone
10
17
Campus Contacts Academic Calendar FALL 2016 Classes start
Aug. 22 (Mon.)
Last day of registration
Aug. 22 (Mon.)
Last day to drop/add
Aug. 26 (Fri.)
Labor Day holiday
Sept. 5 (Mon.)
Last day to apply for degree
Sept. 14 (Wed.)
Mid-term break
Oct. 3–4 (Mon.–Tues.)
Last day to withdraw
Oct. 24 (Mon.)
Thanksgiving break
Nov. 23–27 (Wed.–Sun.)
Last day of classes
Dec. 6 (Tues.)
Reading day
Dec. 7 (Wed.)
Final examinations
Dec. 8–14 (Thurs.–Wed.)
Degree date
Dec. 14 (Wed.)
December commencement
Dec. 15 (Thurs.)
SPRING 2017 Classes start
Jan. 9 (Mon.)
Last day of registration
Jan. 9 (Mon.)
Last day to drop/add
Jan. 13 (Fri.)
Martin Luther King holiday
Jan. 16 (Mon.)
Last day to apply for degree
Feb. 1 (Wed.)
Last day to withdraw
March 9 (Thurs.)
Spring break
March 13–19 (Mon.–Sun.)
Last day of classes
April 24 (Mon.)
Reading day
April 25 (Tues.)
Final examinations
April 26–May 2 (Wed.–Tues.)
Commencement/degree date
May 13 (Sat.)
Events Calendar To keep up with the many university events going on, be sure to also check out events.louisville.edu 18
University of Louisville
UofL Information
(502) 852-5555
Admissions
(502) 852-6531
Athletics
(502) 852-5732
Athletic Tickets
(502) 852-5863
Bookstore
(502) 852-6679
BRICC Alcohol & Substance Resiliency
(502) 852-3442
Bursar
(502) 852-6503
Campus Medical Services
(502) 852-6479
Cardinal Card
(502) 852-7520
Computer Resource Center
(502) 852-7569
Counseling Center
(502) 852-6585
Cultural Center
(502) 852-6656
Dean of Students
(502) 852-5787
Dining
(502) 852-7261
Disability Resource Center
(502) 852-6938
Financial Aid
(502) 852-5511
Health Insurance
(502) 852-6519
Health Promotion
(502) 852-5429
Heath Science Center
(502) 852-6446
Housing Office
(502) 852-6636/854-9011
IT Help Desk
(502) 852-7997
Learning Resource Center
(502) 852-7516
Math Resource Center
(502) 852-7434
Metropolitan College
(502) 852-2749
Military and Veteran Services
(502) 852-6442
Parking
(502) 852-7275
PEACC
(502) 852-2663
Post Office
(502) 852-6699
Public Safety
(502) 852-6111
REACH
(502) 852-6706
Registrar
(502) 852-6522
Student Involvement
(502) 852-6691
Testing Services
(502) 852-6606
Transfer Center
(502) 852-4959
www.louisville.edu/parents
19
Live with Us!
We guarantee housing for all first year students who apply. • Residents have a higher average GPA compared to students who live off campus;
Welcome from Campus Housing On behalf of the entire Campus Housing team, I am pleased to welcome you to our community! We are excited to have your student live on campus with us and appreciate the trust you place in us to care for your student! We are confident that living on campus will be a critical piece of your student’s success at UofL. We aim to create an environment that allows students to grow, develop, engage in the community, and, most importantly, be academically successful. It is our commitment to ensure that our students have the housing options they need for their entire undergraduate career at UofL. We do this through our unique combination of campus housing, partnership housing, and our off campus affiliated communities. Through this strategy, we are able to ensure that our students have a wide array of choices for housing throughout their undergraduate years.
20
• First year students who live on campus are more likely to return to the university for their second year;
Why is this so important to us? Because data on college students shows that living on campus is one of the key factors that support success, both academically and interpersonally. All of our staff, both student and professional, are committed to ensuring that your student has every opportunity to achieve their goals at UofL. As parents and family members, we welcome you to our community as well. I hope that we will have the opportunity to meet with some of you throughout your student’s time living with us. If, at any point, any of my staff or I can be of assistance to you, please reach out either by phone or email. We will do our best to help! In the meantime, hopefully this guide will answer some of your more pressing questions.
See you soon and Go Cards! Julie Weber Director
• Residents develop independent living skills within a community that focuses on academic success. Is your student ready to apply? Go to uofl.edu/housing and click on the “Apply Now” button.
A&S Exploring Majors and Careers Living-Learning Community Is your student having trouble selecting a major or identifying a career path? Exploring Majors and Careers LivingLearning Community (LLC) was created just for them! The Exploring Majors and Careers LLC brings students together who are undecided majors in order to help them discover a major and career path that fits them. Students will find support through our faculty-in-residence, a personalized advisor from the Arts and Sciences program, and the Career Development Center. The application can be found at: louisville.edu/housing/options/llc/ artssciencesllc.
Get Connected Facebook: facebook.com/Uoflhousingandreslife & facebook.com/ULHinc
Twitter: @UofL_Housing and @ulhinc Instagram: @UofLHousing and @ulh_inc Flickr: flickr.com/photos/studentaffairs
University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/housing
21
Move-In Day
Preparing to Move-In What to Bring
• Shower shoes/towels
Recommended Items
• Linens/pillow/extra-long twin sheets
• Desk lights for studying and convenience
• Something to carry toiletries to community baths
• TV, Bluetooth speakers
• Reusable bags for carrying groceries and making shopping trips
• Carpet (some locations do not include carpeted rooms) • Alarm clock • Computer and printer • Power strips with surge protector • Microwave and cooking utensils (microwaves are not permitted in Threlkeld Hall) • ENERGY STAR® preferred brands
• Refrigerator/Microfridge (Louisville Hall, Miller Hall, Threlkeld Hall, Unitas Tower) no larger than 4 cu. ft. What NOT to bring items are listed on our website at: louisville.edu/housing/options/ checklist.
• Iron and ironing board
The Resident Student Association (RSA) has worked to provide pre-delivery for your convenience. Purchasing from the companies below financially supports the Resident Student Association (RSA) and our residents.
College Products Products: Bed Lofts and Mini-Fridges Phone Number: (712) 948-3250 Website: www.collegeproducts.com/uofl 22
DormItUp Product: Linens Phone Number: (214) 997-1904 Website: dormitup.com Promo Code: GoCards
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
|
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Students who are unable to arrive on Move-In Day can check into their respective halls any time after Wednesday.
Early Arrival Information Your student may have a school-related reason to move to campus before the official move-in date. We will accommodate special requests based on the availability of rooms. The cost is $25 per day in addition to the regular semester rate and will be added to your student’s account. Visit louisville.edu/housing to submit an early arrival request. The form goes live on July 1st. If your student is part of sorority rush, athletics, or band, they will want to register through that organization for their early arrival.
Other Important Housing Dates July 1
Cancellation fee rises to $700
August 1
Cancellation fee rises to $1,500
August 21
Mandatory floor meeting for residents
August 27
Cancellation fee rises to full Fall + $1,500 cancellation charge
Late Fall
Information about 2nd Year Campus Housing sent out
SWAK University Services
December 16
Miller, Threlkeld, and Unitas close for Winter Break
Product: Care Packages Phone Number: (800) 929-8184 Website: swaku.com/louisville
January 1
Cancellation fee rises to $2,300 for community bath halls and $2,700 for suite-style halls
May 1
All halls close
University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/housing
23
Know the Lingo Staff in the Halls RAL Resident Assistant Leader. Student leader who lives in the halls with your student. They enforce policies, mediate roommate conflicts, create events, and periodically check on your student.
SSC/Corvus Staff who clean the residence halls. The halls are cleaned six days a week including the community bathrooms. (If your student is in a suite or an apartment, they will be responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms and kitchens.)
How Can You Help Your Student?
CHA/CM/DA Student staff who cover the front desks of our halls. They monitor who enters the buildings and are a great resource for any questions your student may have.
It can be frustrating when you know your student is dealing with a problem away from home. Below are some common issues and information you can use to help your student resolve them.
HD/RLC Problems with their roommate Graduate students or full-time staff who supervise the RALs and oversee the facilities of the building. They have office hours where your student can meet with them. 24
At the beginning of the semester, your student’s RAL will sit with them and their roommate(s) to complete a “side by side agreement.”
University of Louisville
• Encourage them to talk with their roommate; • They can talk with their RAL who can mediate a conversation between roommates; • A room change request can be submitted after mediation.
Issues in their room/floor • If something is broken in their room or if there is another issue (water leaking, pests, mold, too hot): your student should start by filling out a “FIX IT” form located under the forms link on the housing website. Your student can ask the front desk staff for help in filling one out; • If your student has reported the issue but it has not been resolved, they can talk to their HD/RLC who can follow up on the issue and be an advocate for your student;
www.louisville.edu/housing
• In the case of an emergency, such as a flood or fire, your student should go to their front desk immediately.
Internet issues: Your student can contact MyResNet 24 hours a day by: • Phone: 1 (855) 377-4157 • Chat: www.myresnet.com/support • Text: “ResNet” to 84700
Any other issues: • If your student complains of a problem they don’t know how to resolve be it academic, health or social, talking to their RAL is always a good starting point; • If your student is uncomfortable talking to their RAL, they can always talk to their HD/RLC or visit either housing office in Stevenson Hall or Kurz Hall. 25
Resident Student Association (RSA)
Thinking About the Second Year Your student will no longer be required to live on campus. A wide set of options are available to them: on campus, affiliated, and off campus. It is important to have a conversation early on about not signing a lease anywhere until your student and you are 100% ready to do so.
Was your student active in student government or other organizations in high school? RSA is a great way for your student to get involved early. Hall council elections happen in September. If your student isn’t ready to take that step, they can still participate in RSA meetings and volunteer for activities.
On-Campus Housing information will come out in late Fall and typically the application opens in early Spring. Start asking your student about whether they have received an email from us in early November as we don’t want any residents to miss out on living on campus. Affiliated Housing is a popular option for many of our upper class students. These are private partners with the University who provide housing to students within walking distance to campus. They are typically 12 month contracts and are traditional landlord tenant leases. Your student will start hearing from our different partners in late Fall.
Work on Campus, Get Paid Students who work 10 to 20 hours a week get higher grades, and Campus Housing has over 150 student employee and leader positions available. Many of our positions will have openings available in early to mid-Fall. These positions will be advertised by flyers in the halls and through our social media, so encourage your student to stay connected for the latest information.
26
Campus Housing positions are: Off-Campus Unaffiliated Housing is also an option if you decide with your student that they should move completely off campus. The site offcampushousing.louisville.edu can be a good resource to look at student-friendly apartments and offers a message board for finding roommates and subleasing.
• Community Hall Assistant/Desk Assistant • Facility Assistant • Residential Area Technology Specialist • Residential Assistant Leader • Office Assistant Additional information about all our positions is available at louisville.edu/housing/jobs. University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/housing
27
What Else Should We Know?
How Does My Student Get Mail? To receive mail and packages, residents living in the following halls must have a campus post office box. • • • •
Louisville Hall Miller Hall Threlkeld Hall Unitas Tower
Your student can sign up for a post office box during Orientation. The cost of a mailbox is $5.00. Your student may also visit the post office after move-in to get a box. For package delivery, the postal service will receive the package and place notification in the student’s P.O. Box letting him/her know there is a package to be picked up. Residents in the following halls will find mailboxes in the buildings where they live and may receive packages there as well. • • • • • •
Bettie Johnson Hall Billy Minardi Hall* Community Park Kurz Hall Medical Dental Apartments University Tower Apartments
*Residents of Billy Minardi Hall will receive packages at Community Park. 28
Cancellation • If your student has completed an application and is no longer attending UofL, have them fill out the Cancellation Request Form immediately to minimize cancellation fees. • If they are attending UofL but no longer intend to live on campus, they will need to fill out the First Year Exemption Request Form and the Cancellation Request Form.
MyResNet We have partnered with Apogee to provide wireless internet service and support to the residence halls. Residents have a 20mbps connection and the ability to connect up to five devices. If you decide with your student that they should have a faster speed or the ability to connect additional devices, you can upgrade the service for $89 a semester. We would recommend that your student try out the base service first, as the majority of residents find that it meets their needs. Visit louisville.edu/housing/options/info/internet to learn more. University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/housing
29
First Year Live-On Requirement
Dining Information
Students who meet one of the following conditions may request an exemption from the First Year Live-On policy online: • Residing with a custodial parent or guardian • 21 years of age • Veteran of the U.S. Armed Services • Married • Custodial parent or guardian of a child Students with other extenuating circumstances may also request an exemption. Exemption decisions will be sent within three weeks to the email address the student listed on the exemption request.
Have More Questions? Contact Us Campus Housing Office (Stevenson Hall)
Campus Housing Office (Kurz Hall)
(502) 852-6636
(502) 854-9011
(Including Louisville Hall, Medical/ Dental Apartments, Miller Hall, Threlkeld Hall, Unitas Tower, and University Tower Apartments)
(Including Bettie Johnson Hall, Billy Minardi Hall, Community Park, and Kurz Hall)
The Plan Each Fall and Spring semester, all students in university housing are automatically assigned a meal plan, which includes a number of meal swipes and a declining balance of flex points. Visit www.louisville. edu/dining to view the meal plans specific to your student’s residence and options to upgrade or customize. The meal plan is accepted at all campus dining venues. Your student will use their Cardinal Card to make meal plan purchases and it becomes active on Move-In Day.
For your student’s convenience, they can also add Cardinal Cash to their student ID’s. Cardinal Cash can be used at select vending machines, campus bookstores, postal services, iTech Xpress as well as other off campus retail and restaurant locations. NOTE: If your student has a specific dietary issue, have them chat with the staff at the Ville Grill. www.louisville.edu/dining (502) 852-7261
Email: oncampus@louisville.edu
30
University of Louisville
www.louisville.edu/housing
31
2016–2017 University of Louisville
Family Information and Campus Housing Guide
University of Louisville Parent & Family Programs Louisville, Kentucky 40292 (502) 852-6933