The University of Vermont
A FAMILY’S GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING 2008 / 2009 Academic Year Department of Residential Life
“The Residence
Philosophy Statement on Diversity The Department of Residential Life is committed to creating and maintaining communities that are welcoming and accepting of people of all races, ethnici-
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ties, abilities, ages, sex, gender or identity expressions, national origins, religions, sexual orientations, and veteran status. Our goal is to instill respect and foster a sense of community by creating, promoting, and supporting residential environments where students, faculty, and staff are provided opportunities to under-
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stand, accept, and appreciate each other. The department is committed to confronting situations of intolerance that result from lack of respect. Whether these acts of intolerance are public or private, they
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destroy the community we share and are irreconcilable with the mission of the University. Such acts are harmful to individuals as well as to the University community as a whole.
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Living in the Residence Halls
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Services and Resources
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Residential Campuses
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Academic Break Housing
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Programmed Housing Options: Special Interest Communities
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Programmed Housing Options: Residential Learning Communities 10
Campus Map 12
Living with a Roommate 14
Alcohol & Smoke Free 14
Community Living 15
Residential Technology 16
Housing for Families, Graduate Students & Non-Traditional Aged Students 16
Housing for Transfer Students 16
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities 16
What to Bring 17
Dining Services 18
Exceptions to the Residency Requirement 20
Housing and Meal Plan Rates 21
Calendar of Important Dates Back Cover
Disclaimer Although care is taken to ensure the accuracy of all information, there may be errors, changes or deletions without notification. Please note that this brochure is for informational purposes only, and does not in any way replace the 2008-2009 Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms and Conditions which outlines student rights and responsibilities. The “Living with a Roommate” section was adapted from the University of California, Berkeley 1997-1998 “Guide to Student Living in the Residences.” The research information upon which the “Why Your Student Should Live in the Residence Halls” section is from Astin, 1993; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991; Pascarella, Terenzini & Blimling, 1994.
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t is important to remember that college is the time in your student’s life when they will begin to forge their own identity and begin developing essential skills needed in adulthood. Research indicates that students living in college residence halls: realize greater academic achievement, participate in a greater number of social, extracurricular, and cultural events, interact more frequently with faculty and peers, experience more satisfaction with college, have an increased likelihood of graduating from college. It is for these reasons that the University of Vermont requires all first-time, first-year students to live on campus for four matriculated semesters. It is also for these reasons that hundreds of staff members in our department are committed to making your student’s on-campus living experience as productive and rewarding as possible!
Housing and Meal Plan Contract The Housing and Meal Plan Contract is legally binding for the academic year. Students may break the housing contract only in the following instances: withdrawal from the University, completion of a degree program, marriage or civil union, leave of absence, overseas study, or if the student has applied for and is granted a contract release. Please refer to the Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms and Conditions 2008-2009 for complete information.
Our Mission Our mission is to create an atmosphere within the University of Vermont residential system that facilitates the growth and development of all students. This includes providing a safe and secure environment that fosters healthy, inclusive community building among all residents—supporting and emphasizing academic success. We are committed to and intentional about providing students a range of experiences within their living environment. Desired outcomes of these experiences include: the development of a sense of belonging, the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the development of critical thinking skills, the ability to make ethical choices, and the assumption of self responsibility.
Services and Resources o support our residents in their academic success, ensure T their safety, and encourage their personal development, the University offers the following services and features to on-campus residents: Our Staff Every residence hall at UVM has a team of staff members to help your student.
Residence Hall Staff
Resident Advisors (RAs) are undergraduate students who live on each hall, floor, wing, or column. They are upper-class students who have lived in the halls for at least one year and are highly trained listeners, problem-solvers, programmers, community builders, and referral agents. Residence Directors (RDs) are fulltime professional staff who hold advanced degrees in Higher Education or related fields. They live and work in a residential complex and supervise Resident Advisors and an Assistant Residence Director. The RD’s role is to assist students with questions, issues, or concerns they might have living in the halls.
contract Deadline A Housing and Meal Plan Contract must be completed by June 30, 2008. Once the University receives a student’s acceptance fee, he/she will be contacted by
Assistant Residence Directors (ARDs) are fulltime graduate students who assist the Residence Director with the supervision of the RA staff. They serve in the absence of the RD and also live in the complex with students. ARDs are also available to help students with their transition to college.
Residential Life via email to complete the
Assistant Directors (ADs) are fulltime professional staff members who hold advanced degrees in Higher Education or related fields. They have ultimate responsibility for the supervision of RDs and oversee several residential complexes. They also manage the training and selection processes for professionals and student staff and are available for questions, issues, or concerns.
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contract online. Students should read the Terms and Conditions carefully to fully understand their rights and responsibilities. The Housing and Meal Plan Contract
Office Managers (OMs) are fulltime staff members who manage the front desk area of a residential complex. They supervise all complex desk activities, including desk staff, mail services, and maintenance requests. They also serve as great resource and referral agents. Custodial staff are fulltime staff members who work to provide a safe and clean environment. Academic Support Study lounges in every complex Quiet hours: Sunday - Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Friday - Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Quiet hours in Quiet Lifestyle housing: Sunday - Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Computer network connections in every room Computer lab in Living/Learning Center STAR - STudent Academic Recognition Reception honoring the top 5% of on-campus academic achievers
President Fogel congratulates a STAR student at the Student Academic Recognition reception
STUDENT Safety Tips Walk with others, especially at night. Never keep a key on the same key ring as an ID. Lock your door and carry keys at all
Educational and study skills programs Easy access to student services Learning Cooperative (tutoring and study skills instruction) Career Services Office
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Office of International Education
Do not prop exterior doors open.
Accommodation, Consultant, Collaboration & Educational Support Services (ACCESS)
Do not allow strangers into a hall. Immediately report strangers to hall staff. Learn how to evacuate a building. Do not cover sprinklers or fire alarms with any item.
Classes offered in some residence halls Programmed Housing Options Safety Community policies that stress safety Halls are locked 24/7, except for complex desk areas, which are open weekdays during business hours Hall staff on call for emergencies Campus police services Campus shuttle buses
FOUR RESIDENTIAL CAMPUSES Athletic Campus Harris/Millis Complex Living/Learning Complex Marsh/Austin/Tupper Complex University Heights North Complex University Heights South Complex
Central Campus Chittenden/Buckham/Wills/Converse Complex
North Campus Cottages Hunt/McCann/Richardson/ Ready/Sichel/Mercy Jeanne Mance
Redstone Campus Christie/Wright/Patterson/Slade Complex Mason/Simpson/Hamilton/Coolidge/ Redstone Complex Wing/Davis/Wilks Complex
Free Chittenden County Transportation Authority bus service
Residential Campuses VM’s residence halls house approximately 5,000 students on U four residential campuses: Athletic Campus, Central Campus, North Campus, and Redstone Campus. Most students live in doubles; some live in triples and singles. There are coed and single-sex floors, suites, semi-suites, and columns, along with Residential Learning Communities and Special Interest Communities. Individual rooms are not coed. Each residence hall complex has a main desk where students can pick up their mail, check out recreational equipment, and get information. Professional staff and/or student staff are on call 24/7 for general assistance as well as to respond to emergencies. All complexes also offer study space, lounges, and kitchenettes. All student rooms provide a telephone jack, and computer network and cable television connections. North Campus Residence halls on the North Campus are close to the College of Education and Social Services and Fletcher Allen Health Care Center. The geology department is also located on North Campus. The nearest dining facilities are Delehanty Deck, Billings Cook Commons, and the Given Atrium. Also nearby are the Waterman Café, Davis Center, and the Cyber Café at Bailey/Howe Library.
Residential Options
The Cottages house 24 students in four coed buildings that have five to eight students per cottage, mostly in single rooms. Two cottages are home to the Rainbow Cottages program and two are home to the Kosher Cottages program. Academic Break Housing is available. Average single room dimensions: vary greatly, a kitchen in each building, carpeted rooms, study space in each building.
Hunt/McCann/Richardson/Ready/Sichel, also known as the Trinity "Back 5" house about 215 students in double, single, and triple rooms on both single-sex and coed floors. Average double room dimensions: 12’ x 17’, two kitchens in each building, uncarpeted rooms, study space in each building.
Mercy Hall houses about 160 students in double rooms on single sex floors. Average room dimensions: 11’9” x 16’5”, one kitchen, carpeted and uncarpeted rooms, study space in building.
Jeanne Mance Hall houses about 145 students in double rooms on single-sex and co-ed floors. Average double room dimensions: 11’6” x 17’9”, five kitchens, uncarpeted rooms, study space in building.
Central Campus Residence halls on Central Campus are close to the Bailey/Howe Library, Davis Center, and many classroom buildings. The nearest dining facilities are located at Billings Cook Commons, the Given Atrium, Davis Center, and Delehanty Deck. Central Campus also offers the Waterman Cafe and the Cyber Café at Bailey/Howe Library. Room Assignments Residential Options
Chittenden/Buckham/Wills complex houses about 410 students in double and single rooms on single-sex floors with an average of 34 students per floor.
In mid-August, students will be able to access their housing information online, including the name and contact information of their roommate(s)-to-be.
Average double room dimensions: 11’ x 13’7”, one kitchen in each building, uncarpeted rooms, study space in each building. Campus address
Converse Hall houses about 150 students in double and single rooms in three columns (North, East, South). Floors are coed and single-sex. The CASTLE special interest community is housed on the fifth floor of the East column.
Students’ campus mailbox numbers will be available when they check in. In the meantime, items can be sent to the hall and room number. Street addresses and
Average double room dimensions: 13’ x 15’, three kitchens, carpeted rooms, study space in building.
zip codes for the halls are available online at reslife.uvm.edu. Note that packages can not be accepted until after the residence halls open.
moving in First-year and new transfer students move in beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008, and participate in
Athletic Campus Athletic Campus is close to athletic facilities and some classrooms. The nearest dining facilities are The View at Harris/Millis, University Marché, and Alice’s Cafe in the Living/Learning Center.
Opening Weekend, a program to facilitate
Student services available in the Living/Learning Center include:
the transition to life at UVM. Returning
• Learning Cooperative (Academic Support Services)
students move in two days later, on Sunday, August 31, 2008.
• Career Services Office • Office of International Education (study abroad and international student support) • ACCESS (support services for students with physical and learning disabilities) • Music practice rooms • Computer lab • Pottery Cooperative • Photography Cooperative • Art gallery Residential Options
Harris/Millis complex houses about 560 students in double and some single rooms clustered in small hallways of 10-12 students. Quiet Lifestyle is located on Harris Hall fourth floor. Living/Learning Contact Information University of Vermont, Living/ Learning Center, Director’s Office, Burlington, VT 05405-0384 TEL.....................................................(802) 656-4200 FAX...................................................(802) 656-0812 EMAIL. ........... living.learning@uvm.edu WEB.........................www.uvm.edu/llcenter
Average double room dimensions: 11’9” x 16’5”, in-hall dining, one kitchen, uncarpeted rooms, study space in complex.
Living/Learning Center (L/L) houses about 575 students in double and single rooms clustered in suites of 5-7 students. Suites are both single-sex and co-ed. Each suite includes two bathrooms. Academic Break housing is available. L/L is home to Special Interest Community programs and the Global Village and Arts Initiative Residential Learning Communities. L/L programs for 2008-2009 appear on page 9. Average double room dimensions: 10’9” x 14’5”, in-hall dining, two kitchens in each building, carpeted rooms, study space in complex.
Marsh/Austin/Tupper complex houses about 415 students in double and some single rooms on single-sex floors. Average double room dimensions: 11’7” x 15’5”, one kitchen in each building, uncarpeted rooms, study space in each building.
University Heights North and South complexes house about 800 students in private singles and doubles and suite singles and doubles. The South Complex is home to the GreenHouse Residential Learning Community and the North Complex houses the Honors College. Average room dimensions vary greatly, kitchen in complex, uncarpeted rooms, study space in complex. Photo by Marielle Ludwig 6
Redstone Campus Redstone Campus is located on the south end of campus. It offers group meeting spaces and the Wright Fitness Center. In addition, the Center for Health and Wellbeing has offices in Wright Hall. It is also close to Southwick Hall (the music building) and the Department of Residential Life office. The nearest dining facilities are Simpson Dining Hall and Simpson Store, which includes the Sub Connection. Residential Options
Christie/Wright/Patterson complex houses about 415 students in mostly double rooms on co-ed floors. Wright Hall fourth floor is home to the Wright Start community. Patterson Hall is home to the Health and Wellness Residential Learning Community. Average double room dimensions: Christie 12’6” x 17’3”, Wright 11’ x 17’3”, Patterson 11’3” x 18’, three kitchens in each building, uncarpeted rooms, study space in each building.
Slade Hall houses 24 students in single rooms on co-ed floors. Slade offers a Special Interest Community option focused on the environment. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply. Average single room dimensions: 9’2” x 12’6”, one kitchen, uncarpeted rooms, study space in building.
Mason/Simpson/Hamilton/Coolidge complex houses about 555 students in mostly double rooms on both single-sex and coed floors. Coolidge houses the International House and Academic Break housing. Average double room dimensions in Mason/Simpson/Hamilton: 11’ x 16’; Coolidge: 15’1” x 11’, in-hall dining, one kitchen in Mason and Hamilton, no kitchen in Simpson, and three kitchens in Coolidge, uncarpeted rooms, study space in each building.
Redstone Hall houses 29 students in double, single, and triple rooms on coed floors. The hall is home to the Substance and Alcohol Free Environment (SAFE) program. Average double room dimensions: 200 square feet, one kitchen, carpeted rooms, study space in building.
Wing/Davis/Wilks complex houses about 460 students in mostly double rooms on coed and single-sex floors. The Music Program is located in Wilks.
Shipping belongings to campus
Average double room dimensions: 12’ x 17’, four kitchens in each building, uncarpeted rooms, study space on each floor.
If belongings are being shipped, please only send things that are needed immediately upon arrival to campus. Deliveries are not made to campus mail rooms until after August 29, 2008, so please plan accordingly. 7
changing room assignments In order for Residential Life to confirm that all students have arrived and to ensure their safety and security, no room changes are allowed prior to opening or for the first two weeks of the semester. After that time, if a student believes a room change is necessary, he/she should speak with the complex residence director.
Academic Break Housing cademic Break housing is available in the Living/Learning A Center on the Athletic Campus, in Coolidge Hall on Redstone Campus, and in the Cottages on North Campus. These halls will remain open for the academic break periods of Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break. The flat fee for each academic break period is: Thanksgiving, $90; Winter Break, $250 (or $90 per week); and Spring Break, $90. New students can preference academic break housing needs on their contract, but are not guaranteed a specific residence hall. A student who does not reside in one of these halls may also arrange for Academic Break housing, provided they find and obtain the permission of a residential host who is willing to allow them to stay in their room. In order to obtain Academic Break housing through a residential host, students must complete an application at the host’s residential complex desk.
Programmed Housing Options: Special Interest Communities Communities offer students the opportunity to S livepecialin anInterest environment with peers who share a common academic, avocational, cultural, or lifestyle interest. These enrichment programs are offered in the residence halls to stress the interconnection of learning and living in an academic community. In some cases, space in these communites may be limited for first-year students because priority is given to returning students. Special Interest Community options require an application that must be completed and returned to Residential Life by June 30, 2008. Program descriptions and applications are available on the Residential Life website. Students who are interested in Special Interest Community options must also state their preference on their Housing and Meal Plan Contract. For some programs, residents may also be asked to sign an addendum to their housing contract agreeing to the community standards that are established for their Special Interest Community. CASTLE Program The CASTLE program is focused on empowering students to imagine, explore, and prepare for life after college. Residents will have access to resources to assist them in discovering the many possibilities and pathways a UVM education affords. There will also be a focus on issues of social justice and citizenship pertaining to life at UVM, and professionally as it relates to the workplace. Students actively participate in community meetings and programs as well as serve as resources and mentors for first-year students. The program is housed on the fifth floor of Converse Hall.
Environmental Program
Living/Learning Programs 2008-2009
Slade Hall is UVM’s environmental cooperative. Residents in this program are dedicated to exploring environmental and ecological principles. Students have significant commitments to the functioning of the building including food purchase and preparation, greenhouse upkeep, and social programming. Residents of the program are exempt from the residence hall meal plan. This hall is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. International House International House, located on the third floor of Coolidge Hall, is home to approximately 40 international and domestic students in a traditional-style residence hall. The primary goal of this community is to be a “home away from home” for students who are looking to live and engage with others about the differences and similarities of their nationalities, countries, cultures, and customs. Frequent activities such as coffee socials, dinners, round table discussions, and community outings will provide students with the opportunity to get to know each other and share the uniqueness of their experiences. Kosher Cottages The Kosher Cottages are supported by Residential Life and Hillel as a living option for students who wish to follow a kosher diet in a home living environment. Theses two cottages, located on North Campus, house 7-8 students each and are equipped with full kitchen amenities that accommodate a kosher kitchen. Although the kitchens are unsupervised, a minimum standard of kashruth is expected of all residents and their guests. Music Program This program is designed for musicians and music enthusiasts who are interested in belonging to a community that values and appreciates music. Residents have access to an area for playing amplified music and drums during designated hours as well as storage space in the Wing/Davis/Wilks Commons. A practice room also houses a piano for student use. Students are encouraged to coordinate and perform live music for the complex. The Music Program is located in Wilks Hall. Living/Learning Center
Arts Initiative Residential Learning Community: Anime as an Art Form Art of Photography Clay: Pottery, Sculpture and . . . Creative Art Fiber Arts and Cultural Patterns Inkpot: A Creative Writing Community Jewelry Making Music Appreciation Global Village Residential Learning Community: Africa House Canada House (TAP) Caribbean House Casa Italiana Chinese House Das Deutsche Haus Exploring Culture Through Tea Japanese House La Maison Francaise Latin American Culture and Politics Open and Active Minds on Global Issues Russian House Shalom Home: The Israel House Global Social Justice Spanish House Diverse Cultures: ALANA House InGEAR: Integrating Gender Equity and Reform LIVE (Loving Identity Variations and Equality) No Boundaries: Redefining Culture Health Professions and Wellness: DANCE: Developing and Achieving Natural Creative Expression Ecological World Cuisines Emergency Services General and Professional Interest: Animalia Community Connection Dewey House for Civic Engagement Engineering and Mathematics FARMS 2+2 SURF: Scholarly Undergraduate Research Focus Wilderness Adventure and Naturalist Skills Liberal Arts: Integrated Humanities Programs (IHP) (TAP) Interpreting Film Integrated Social Sciences Program (ISSP) (TAP) Literary Appreciation Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in the Arts
Living/Learning is organized into year-long programs related to academic and avocational interests. Programs are listed on the side panel. For more information or to apply see: www.uvm.edu/llcenter. Quiet Lifestyle Housing Quiet Lifestyle housing offers students a living environment with extended quiet hours (8 p.m.-8 a.m.). This community is designed for individuals willing to show extra courtesy and respect for an atmosphere conducive to quiet and study. Quiet Lifestyle housing located on Harris fourth floor.
laundry facilities Washing machines and dryers are conveniently located in every complex. Laundry is a free service provided to residential students.
Rainbow Cottages The Rainbow Cottages are intended as a comfortable housing alternative for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning students and their allies. While there are no formal programming obligations for students living in the cottages, all residents and guests are expected to be respectful and sensitive to all of the identity groups included within the LGBTQA community. The Rainbow Cottages have 7-8 residents each and are housed in two of the cottages on North Campus. SAFE Program The Substance and Alcohol Free Environment (SAFE) program encourages substance and alcohol-free lifestyles. Residents sign an addendum to their housing contract agreeing to live substance, tobacco, and alcohol-free lives for the entire academic year. The program’s emphasis on community creates a tight-knit environment and friendly atmosphere. SAFE is located in Redstone Hall on Redstone Campus. Wright Start The Wright Start is designed to create a supportive educational and social environment for first-year students while simultaneously promoting academic excellence, diversity, social justice, leadership, and service. Wright residents have the opportunity to participate in programmed events that are designed to ease student transition into the academic and social life of UVM. Wright Start is located in Wright Hall.
Programmed Housing Options: Residential Learning Communities Learning Communities at the University of Vermont R areesidential designed to engage the whole student, tying together the intellectual, ethical, and social aspects of college life. By living together with fellow students who share common interests and ideals, the individual student becomes part of a true community, a community that is also tied to the greater world beyond the confines of the University. In addition, students, faculty, and staff are given the opportunity to interact outside the classroom, the lab, or the office, thereby encouraging the pursuit of knowledge as a lifetime activity. Residential Learning Communities require an application that must be completed and returned by June 30, 2008. Arts Initiative
Bathroom facilities All coed floors and areas within suites have separate bathrooms. In addition, many locations also have gender neutral bathrooms.
The Arts Initiative was formed, in part, due to onogoing feedback and requests from students for more interaction and enhanced opportunities for cross-programming efforts among the arts-related programs in Living/Learning. The Arts Initiative enhances the ability for students, faculty, and staff members to create opportunintes for exploration and outreach involving the arts across disciplines. The Arts Initiative is housed in the Living/Learning E building and is comprised of eight energetic and diverse art programs. Admission to the Arts Initiative is by an online application available at: www.uvm.edu/llcenter/apply/. 10
Global Village For UVM students interested in exploring other cultures, studying abroad, or pursuing lives and careers in an increasingly interconnected world, the Global Village may be just the place for you! Drawing on the resources of the Living/Learning Center and its dynamic network of student and faculty-led programs, the community of learners that make up the Global Village will be engaged in coursework, lectures, concerts, exhibits, study sessions, faculty and peer mentoring, social connections with international students, group meals, and trips. The Global Village will be comprised of several individual “houses” of between ten and fifteen student residents, each with a particular national, regional, cultural, and/or linguistic focus. Living/Learning A and B buildings are the home of Global Village. Admission to the Global Village is by an online application available at: www.uvm.edu/llcenter/apply/.
Photo provided by Richard Bahner
GreenHouse Residential Learning Community The GreenHouse provides environmentally-themed programming to students across all majors. It is an interdisciplinary community, involving faculty, staff, and students across all academic units at the University. The GreenHouse program is specifically designed to promote ecological literacy, instill a strong sense of place, and foster a holistic appreciation for human and natural environments. GreenHouse is located in University Heights South Complex. Admission to the GreenHouse residential learning community is by an online application available at: www.uvm.edu/~rlc/apply/greenhouse/. Health and Wellness Residential Learning Community Health and Wellness residents represent a wide variety of academic majors from across campus who simultaneously share a common interest in maintaining and/or developing strategies that encourage and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Participation allows students to live together in a setting where faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively to cultivate a rich environment that promotes and supports its residents to integrate their personal and academic growth within a larger community. Health and Wellness is located in Patterson Hall. Admission to the Health and Wellness residential learning community is by an online application available at: www.uvm.edu/~rlc/apply/hwrlc/. Honors College Residency The Honors College offers an intensely focused, academically challenging environment for some of UVM’s most outstanding undergraduate students. It provides students with an intellectually stimulating climate in which to pursue their studies. Students participate in co-curricular programs and extra-curricular activities — special symposia, dinners with visiting scholars, and trips to museums and theaters. The college aims to become an intellectual hub, encouraging scholarly debate and enriching the campus’ academic and social climates. Honors College membership is by invitation only. Students invited to be part of this program are encouraged to reside in University Heights North Complex; however, it is not a requirement. 11
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14 Coolidge Hall 15 Cottages 16 Counseling Center 17 Davis Center 18 Delehanty Hall 19 Department of Residential Life 20 Dewey Hall 21 Early Essential Education Center 22 Englesby House 23 Fleming Museum 24 Fletcher Allen Health Care 25 Given Medical Building 26 Grasse Mount 27 Gutterson Field House
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54 St. Joseph’s Villa 55 Stafford 56 Terrill 57 Thomas A. Farrell Family Library 58 University Health Center 59 University Heights North 60 University Heights South 62 Votey 63 Waterman 64 Wheeler 65 Williams 66 Wing/Davis/Wilks Complex 67 Women’s Center
40 Mason/Simpson/Hamilton Complex 41 McAuley Hall 42 Mercy Hall 43 Morrill Hall 44 Music Recital Hall 45 Old Mill/Lafayette 46 Patrick Gymnasium 47 Police Services 48 Redstone Hall 49 Robinson Hall 50 Rowell 51 Royall Tyler Theatre 52 Slade Hall 53 Southwick 13
Topics to discuss with roommate(s) Room cleanliness Study habits Privacy needs Sharing personal possessions Stereo/TV volume Personal and sleeping habits Cultural similarities/differences Music preferences Guests in the room, including overnight guests Residence hall and University policies
Students should consider these issues as topics for discussion with their roommate(s).
Living With a Roommate n important realization during your student’s stay in the A residence halls is that they do not just HAVE a roommate — THEY ARE a roommate. For many students, sharing a room will be a new experience. Roommates need to learn to talk about and accept differences in order to have a successful experience. When students receive their housing assignments in mid-August, they will also receive the name and contact information of their roommate(s). This is a great opportunity to start getting to know each other, to talk about who will be bringing what to the room, and to discuss other issues. Remember that it will take more than just one conversation for them to get to know each other. Learning about each other will take time. Getting to know and understand a roommate early on will lead to better communication. If they develop a good relationship, it may help when there is an issue on which they disagree. Avoiding problems does not work; learning to communicate honestly early on does! In short, to have a good roommate, your student needs to be a good roommate. Your student should think about how to be fair, honest, and considerate, and how to expect the same behavior from a roommate.
Alcohol and Smoke Free he University is committed to creating a quality learning enviT ronment in an atmosphere that is safe, scholarly, and respectful.
Storing a bike Outside bike racks are the most common place to store a bicycle. Students who bring a bike should use a sturdy lock and register it with UVM Police Services.
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This goal is best accomplished by providing University residences that are free from alcohol. Possessing or consuming alcohol is prohibited in University housing, even if the student is 21 years of age or older. If under the age of 21, the possession or consumption of alcohol is a crime in the State of Vermont. Additionally, selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor is a crime in the State of Vermont. The University will enforce this no-alcohol policy through appropriate disciplinary procedures administered through Residential Life and/or through the Center for Student Ethics and Standards. All students are responsible for reading and being familiar with the University of Vermont’s Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. All residence halls, including student rooms, are non-smoking. Smoking is not allowed in any campus hall, building, or room and is not allowed within twenty-five feet of any residential building.
First-year students are not allowed to have cars on campus. Exceptions are rare. If an exception must be requested, students need to contact Transportation and Parking Services at: www.uvm.edu/~tpswww/. The free campus shuttle bus usually meets all student campus transportation needs. 14
Community Living
iving in a residence hall community can be one of the most L rewarding experiences your student will have at UVM. He/she
may never again come in close contact with such a variety of individuals. They are likely to develop close friendships and grow to understand and enjoy people who differ from them in many ways. Community Living Agreement Making informed decisions and assuming individual responsibility are critical to a successful residence hall experience. During the first week, Resident Advisors will hold a meeting to discuss the “Community Living Agreement.� This agreement is developed by your student and his/her peers addressing community issues such as noise, guests, use of public spaces, etc. It will help residents set a vision of community that includes respect for each other and for their living environment.
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Residence Hall Cleanliness Keeping residence halls clean is important for everyone’s health and quality of life. Your student is responsible for cleaning his/her room and for cleaning up after themselves in bathrooms, lounges, and public areas. Vacuums and brooms are available for use at each complex main desk. Our custodial staff does daily cleaning of bathrooms, lounges, and other public areas. (Living/Learning and University Heights residents clean their suite bathrooms; some cleaning supplies are provided.) Students are expected to take every precaution to assure that residence hall property is not abused.
storing belongings There is no storage space in the residence halls outside of the room, so students should limit what they bring.
Getting Connected
Community Involvement At UVM there are many opportunities for your student to become involved in the campus community and to assume a leadership position. Student clubs, volunteer activities, recreational sports, peer tutoring and advising, and student government are a few of the ways to get involved. In their residence hall, students can join the Community Action board that plans activities such as pizza and movie nights for the residents in their community. Each complex also has representation on the InterResidence Association (IRA), the governing body for all residents, which provides input on such issues as campus safety, room selection, parking, and hall programs.
Students need to use a 10/100BASE-T ethernet network card to connect to the campus network. Wireless access is available in the community lounges in all residential complexes.
Using a phone on campus Students provide their own land line phone. They will receive their campus phone number with their housing assign-
Wright Fitness Center
ment in mid-August. A voice mailbox is
Wright Hall is home to a fitness center complete with stairmasters, elliptical machines, exercise bicycles, treadmills, rowing machines, free weights, and a stretching area. Students are able to purchase memberships on a first-come, first-served basis each semester. Student memberships are $125 for the year, or $75 per semester.
available with each number at no extra charge. To call long-distance, students may sign up for an access code on their Housing and Meal Plan Contract or use a pre-paid phone card. More information is available online at: www.uvm.edu/~telcom/.
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Contact University of Vermont Apartments and Family Housing 36 Catamount Lane Colchester, VT 05446 TEL.....................................................(802) 654-1735 FAX...................................................(802) 654-1737 EMAIL. ............................FamilyHs@uvm.edu
Residential Technology
ll residence hall rooms are wired for access to the Internet and A UVM’s campus cable television system. There is no connec-
tion fee for either service. Wireless access is available in the common lounge of all complexes. Computer systems ready to be used on the UVM network may be purchased on campus at the Computer Depot. For more information, call (802) 656-3067, send email to depot@uvm.edu, or go to the website at: www.uvm.edu/cit/mcsv.
Housing for Families, Graduate Students, and Non-Traditional Aged Students STUDENT ROOM Amenities Desk, chair, wardrobe, dresser Twin bed with extra-long mattress 36” x 80” Overhead light Window blinds or shades
VENDOR-SUPPLIED ITEMS During Fall Opening Weekend, local vendors are on-site to sell the following items: Lofts
partments and Family Housing offers one, two, and three-bedA room apartments. They are located in Colchester and Essex, about five miles from campus. Housing is available for graduate and non-traditional students, either single or with families, as well as undergraduate student families. Some shared units are available for single graduate or non-traditional students. For additional information, send email to Apartments and Family Housing at familyhs@uvm.edu or visit the Residential Life website.
Housing for Transfer Students ransfer students can request housing by completing an online T Housing Request form. In any given year, housing for transfer students may or may not be guaranteed.
Carpets and rugs Mini refrigerators
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities tudents with disabilities (physical, visual, hearing, learning, S psychiatric, systemic/chronic illness, traumatic brain injury, etc.) should contact ACCESS upon acceptance to UVM to request housing accommodations. Only those accommodations recommended by ACCESS will be provided. Current and comprehensive documentation of the disability will be required. Accommodations must be requested by June 30, 2008; otherwise, the University may not be able to provide the accommodation. ACCESS is available to answer your questions about campus accessibility, accommodations, and services. For further information, contact a specialist at 802-656-7753, TTY 802-656-3865, A170 Living/Learning Center; on the web at: www.uvm.edu/access; or by email at: access@uvm.edu.
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What to Bring items To leave at home
Suggested Packing List
Safety is extremely important in the residence halls. We request that students do not bring any items that are a fire hazard or that might otherwise jeopardize the health and safety of the community. These items include:
bathroom: • flip flops/shower shoes, shower caddy • toothbrush/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, soap • towels, robe, slippers • deodorant/perfumes/cologne • shaving supplies, nail clippers, hair dryer, curling iron
• h alogen lamps and halogen light bulbs
food: • small refrigerator (4.0 cubic feet, approx. 34” high or less) • microwave (700 watts or less) • snacks, bottled water, drinks • bowl/plate/cups/silverware, storage containers, can opener • napkins/paper towels
• firearms and weapons
bedding: • pillows, sheets (extra-long 36”x80”), and blankets
• f aceplate and extension cords (with the exception of surge protectors)
storage: • under bed boxes, crates
• waterbeds
• fireworks and explosives • candles, incense • grills (including electric grills) • flammable liquids (gas, kerosene) • e xposed heating elements (sun lamps, hot plates, space heaters)
• microwaves above 700 watts • amplified sound equipment • mercury thermometers
study: • orientation information, academic college information • desk light (other than halogen), pens & pencils, highlighters • calendar • book bag/back pack, calculator, notebooks • dictionary, envelopes/stamps, waste basket, stapler, tape
• p ets (except fish in an aquarium of 10 gallons or less) • o ther cooking appliances not specifically listed in the “What to Bring” section • a dditional furniture that will crowd your room and create a fire safety concern
electronics: • computer, surge protector(s) • a land line telephone so friends, faculty, and staff can reach your student without cost to either party • alarm clock, fan just in case/health: • first aid kit, aspirins/motrin/vitamins • duct tape, tools, flashlight for emergencies • copy of personal health and property insurance • copy of property serial numbers • copy of birth certificate or passport laundry: • hamper/laundry bag, laundry detergent • iron/ironing board, hangers weather apparel: • rain jacket with hood • umbrella • winter coat • hat, gloves, scarf, snow boots you are also welcome to bring: • popcorn poppers • coffee pots with automatic shutoffs
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Dining Services ining services on campus provides students with a choice of D meal plans that offer the value of all-you-care-to-eat dining (Carte Blanche and Block Meals) or the convenience of a la carte dining (“Points”). Students may use their meal plans at any of the following locations: Athletic Campus Harris/Millis Unimited Dining (block meals or points) The University Marché in Living/Learning (points) Alice’s Cafe in Living/Learning (points)
Central Campus Cook Unlimited Dining in Billings (block meals or points) Waterman Cafe, Waterman Manor, Bailey/Howe Cyber Cafe, Davis Center dining locations, and Delehanty Deck (points) The Atrium in the Given Building (points)
Redstone Campus Simpson's Unlimited Dining (block meals or points) The Simpson Store (points) The Sub Connection (points)
North Campus Cook Unlimited Dining in Billings (block meals or points) Waterman Cafe, Waterman Manor, Bailey/Howe Cyber Cafe, Davis Center dining locations, and Delehanty Deck (points) The Atrium in the Given Building (points)
Carte Blanche, Block Meals, and Points Carte Blanche
Unlimited access to meals at Harris/Millis, Simpson, and Cook Commons dining halls (M-F: breakfast, lunch and dinner; S-S: brunch and dinner) Worry free, hassle free dining No need to budget meals for points For your personal use only Block meals
All-you-care-to-eat meals in Harris/Millis, Simpson, and Cook Commons dining halls (M-F: breakfast, lunch and dinner; S-S: brunch and dinner) For your personal use only Block meals unused at the end of each semester will not be refunded Points
Declining point balance plans that act like a debit account card Can be used in any campus retail outlet* Can be used to have local pizza shops deliver to residence halls Can be shared with friends Points unused at end of fall semester carry over to spring account Points unused at the end of the spring semester will not be refunded *** If used in all-you-care-to-eat Harris/Millis, Simpson, or Cook Commons dining halls, point equivalencies will be deducted from points accounts.
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Choosing a Meal Plan Your student is required to select a meal plan on his/her Housing and Meal Plan Contract. Before Signing the Housing Contract Your student should
Changing meal plans Requests to change meal plans can be made during the first two weeks of each
Consider his/her eating habits. If your student is inclined to eat:
semester at no charge. If a student misses
3 large meals/day & snacks: Consider the Carte Blanche or one of the higher “block meals and points” plans (200 or 150 block meals)
the initial two-week period, changes can can be made for an additional four weeks (through the end of the sixth week of the semester), but are subject to a $75 late
3 + smaller meals/day or 1 large meal/day & smaller meals: Consider one of the smaller “block meals and points” plans or a “points only” plan
fee. The change must also be approved by the Director of Dining Services.
Read the Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions carefully. Choose a meal plan and select it on their housing contract. If your student has questions he/she can bring them to the Residential Life and Dining Services session at June Orientation or visit the University Dining Services at: uds.uvm.edu. During the First TWO WeekS On Campus encourage your Student to
Evaluate if the meal plan is working for him/her. Take note of the location of: classes residence hall campus activities near meal hours the facilities where his/her friends dine Is the tendency more toward the “all-you-care-to-eat” venues? Or are points being used for retail dining or in the convenience stores? Decide if a change to the meal plan is needed for the fall semester. If so, contact the Meal Plan Office at (802) 656-2945. During the first two weeks of each semester a change can be made at no charge. (See side panel for more details.) special dietary concerns
If your student is a vegetarian or vegan, a wide selection of foods to meet his/her needs is available in all of our dining facilities. If there are any other special considerations — allergies, ethnic or religious observances, intolerances, or low-fat needs — bring them to any dining service manager at any time, or contact the Director of Dining Services, at (802) 656-4664.
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Exceptions to the Residency Requirement MAKING TRAVEL PLANS All students must vacate their rooms within 24 hours after their last exam, or by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008 for Thanksgiving break; Friday, December 19, 2008 for winter break; Friday, March 6, 2009 for spring break; and Friday, May 8, 2009 for summer.
xceptions to the on-campus living requirement for first-time, E first-year students must be requested in writing to the Department of Residential Life by June 30, 2008. An exception may be granted to a student if they: will be living at home with a parent(s) or legal guardian within commutable distance, can provide proof of independent financial status, in accordance with the guidelines adhered to by the University of Vermont, have a medical condition which necessitates an exception as judged by ACCESS, have a spouse, civil union, or any children, or have completed two or more years of military service. Students will be notified in writing if they are granted an exception. Students should not make arrangements for alternate housing until formally notified that an exception has been granted.
Residence Hall Staff
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Housing and Meal Plan Rates ontracts for housing and meal plans are for the full academic C year. When your student completes the contract, he/she will be
instructed to read the Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions. Please have him/her read this document carefully before signing to fully understand his/her rights and responsibilities. 2008-2009 Maximum Room Rates* Private Single***. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,180/year....................... $3,590/semester single occupancy room; 1 person with full bath
U-Heights
Private Double***. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,012/year....................... $3,506/semester single or double occupancy room, including lofts and townhouses; 2 people sharing 1 full bath
U-Heights
Suite Single***. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,790/year....................... $3,395/semester single occupancy room; 4-7 people sharing 1-2 full baths
U-Heights/LL
Suite Double. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,864/year....................... $2,932/semester double occupancy room; 4-7 people sharing 1-2 full baths........U-Heights/LL/Back 5
Traditional Single. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,622/year....................... $3,311/semester
ampus single occupancy room; common hallway bath
all other complexes
Traditional Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,752/year....................... $2,876/semester double occupancy room; common hallway bath
all other complexes
Traditional Triple** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,586/year....................... $2,293/semester double occupancy room; common hallway bath
all other complexes
*An additional fee of $30/year ($15/semester) is required of all students to support the Inter-Residence Association, the student governing body of the residence halls. This fee will appear on the semester housing bill. **As space permits, triple rooms are converted to double rooms. When this occurs, the double rate will be charged to the remaining two students on a prorated basis. ***A discretionary housing fund is available to be used to offset a portion of the higher room cost associated with some rooms when it creates a financial hardship for students receiving need-based assistance. For more information, contact the Department of Residential Life.
All students living in the residence halls are required to select one of the following meal plans at the time of accepting the contract.
Contact Us TEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (802) 656-3434
2008-2009 Maximum Meal Plan Rates*
TTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (802) 656-7922
Carte Blanche PLUS RETAIL POINTS
FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (802) 656-1142
Unlimited block meals + 250 points/semester (based on 19 block meals/week) + 3 guest meals $3,110/year $1,555/semester
EMAIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reslife@uvm.edu
Block Meals PLUS RETAIL POINTS (three options)
200 block meals /semester + 175 points /semester (average of 13 block meals/week) + 3 guest meals $2,782/year $1,391/semester 150 block meals /semester + 275 points /semester (average of 10 block meals/week) + 3 guest meals $2,782/year $1,391/semester 100 block meals /semester + 375 points /semester (average of 6 block meals/week) + 3 guest meals $2,782/year $1,391/semester RETAIL POINTS (two options)
WEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reslife.uvm.edu
Important Numbers CATcard Service Center. . (802) 656-4509 Living/Learning Center Director’s Office . . . . . . . (802) 656-4200 Meal Plan Office . . . . . . . . (802) 656-2945 University Dining Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (802) 656-4664
1350 points/semester
$2,782/year
$1,391/semester
Emergency Information
1062 points/semester
$2,188/year
$1,094/semester
(Pre-recorded hotline information in . the event of a campus emergency)
* 3% has been applied to these rates for facility and programmatic upgrades. University dining services contracts are entire academic year contracts. Costs are broken down per semester for ease of comparison only.
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Pre-recorded. . . . . . . . . . . . . (802) 656-0000 Web. . . . . . . www.uvm.edu/emergencies/
Important Dates 2008-2009 Calendar June 30
Housing and Meal Plan contracts due Special Interest Program applications due Living/Learning Program applications due Residential Learning Communities applications due Exception requests for residency requirement due Accommodation requests for new students due
August (mid)
Housing assignments available on-line
August 29
Halls open for first-year students at 8:00 a.m. Opening Weekend programs begin mid-afternoon
August 30
Opening Weekend programs all day
August 31
Halls open at 8:00 a.m. for returning students
September 2
Classes begin
September 12
Deadline to change meal plan without a fee
September 15
Room change process begins**
October 10
Deadline to change meal plan with a $75 fee
October 31
Contract Release application deadline
November 21
Room change process ends Halls close at 8:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving Break
November 22 - 29 Academic Break housing for Thanksgiving Break* November 30
Halls re-open at noon to all students
December 19
Halls close at 8:00 p.m. for Winter Break
December 20 - January 10
Academic Break housing for Winter Break*
January 11
Halls re-open at noon to all students
January 12
Classes begin
January 26
Room change process begins**
March 6
Room change process ends Halls close at 8:00 p.m. for Spring Break
March 7 - 14
Academic Break housing for Spring Break*
March 15
Halls re-open at noon to all students
March 27
Contract Release application deadline
May 15
Halls close at 8:00 p.m. for summer
May 16
Summer Housing begins*
* Additional Fee/Charge. Academic Break Housing is available only in designated academic break halls. ** Students requesting room changes must obtain prior approval from their Residence Director or Office Manager.