WMU Housing Viewbook 2015-16 by WMU Student Affairs

Residence hall profiles

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Living learning communities

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Life @ WMU

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Eating on campus

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Student services parent information

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The mission of Residence Life is to foster a residential experience that engages individuals as students, community members and learners through academic support, civic responsibility and personal development.

Signing up for housing is as easy as 1-2-3 on page 24.

• Build better students • Build better people • Build better communities • Build better experiences

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WMU Residence Life offers a variety of residential neighborhoods and housing options for students who choose to live in the heart of campus. Most new students live in the residence halls, and campus apartments offer choices for upper-level, transfer and graduate students, as well as students with families. Each neighborhood offers something unique, so finding the perfect fit is easy.

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8. Henry 9. Western Heights 10. Western Heights

B. Hoekje/Bigelow Dining

Students requesting disability related accommodations with respect to housing should contact: 12 D BIG 4 15

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A. Valley Dining Facilities

WESTERN HEIGHTS

Disability Services for Students (269) 387-2116 (269) 387-2120 (TTY) (269) 387-0633 (Fax) wmich.edu/disabilityservices

Eldridge/Fox Harrison/Stinson Garneau/Harvey Eicher/LeFevre Ackley/Shilling Britton/Hadley

7. Goldsworth Valley Apartments

Future site of New Valley Dining Center

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VALLEY I

Close to: Intramural Fields Tennis Courts Sindecuse Health Center Haworth College Schneider Cafe´ Goldsworth Valley Pond

LITTLE 3 13 E

Close to: Bernhard Center Ellsworth Hall Recreation Center Tennis Courts Sangren Hall Flossie’s Cafe´ Bernhard Cafe´ Sindecuse Health Center

WMU’s housing sign up process for fall 2015 starts on February 3, 2015. Once the system goes live, you can sign up at any time. 16 16. Spindler Hall

SOUTH 11. Ernest/Smith Burnham 12. Draper/Siedschlag 13. French/Davis/Zimmerman 14. Elmwood Apartments

Close to: Waldo Library Recreation Center Reed Field House Waldo Stadium Chemistry Building Miller Auditorium

Review this book to choose what hall and meal plan you want. Inside there’s information about all the choices you have including a description of all the halls, learning communities and meal plans. Go online and complete the housing and dining application. Click the “Sign up” button at wmich.edu/housing or visit the GoWMU housing channel. You will need your Bronco NetID and password.

C. Burnham Dining A D. Draper Carryout E. Bistro3 Dining

15. Western View and Community Center

Effective Fall 2014 KEY

Feb. 3, 2015 Housing sign up starts at noon.

Academic year

2015-16

May May 15 is the last day for roommate requests and living learning communities.

July

June

Room assignments emailed to student’s WMU account.

Roommate notification and move-in information emailed to student’s WMU account.

Apply for campus housing, February through May. Earlier is better.

Close to: Miller Auditorium Richmond Center Dalton Center Off-campus Retail Lawson Arena

Residence Halls Apartments Dining Rooms Construction REV. 9-15-14

View online at wmich.edu/students/neighborhoods

Neighborhood map

Print your contract and send it to Residence Life. Room assignments will be emailed to your WMU email account in June.

For sign up details and advice, see page 24.

Options are key when you are choosing your WMU home.

residence halls with a variety of living styles

unique apartment complexes to meet a variety of needs

meal plans

living learning communities

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WMU housing advantages

Did you knowâ&#x20AC;Ś 56% of residence hall students had a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA for fall 2013

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that bring people together with common interests

an academic 9 with college connection 2 for transfer students

August Welcome to campus!

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Helene Sophomore Dearborn, MI Major: Pre-nursing â&#x20AC;&#x153;The study rooms are a great asset. When my roommate has friends over, I can simply walk down the hall to a quiet room. Being around so many people who are passionate about learning, I never feel shy or hesitant asking for help.â&#x20AC;?

Living in the residence halls is more than just having a place to sleep. You get a strong foundation for your WMU experience and some advantages your offcampus counterparts don’t experience.

Kyle Freshman Durand, MI Major: Pre-Nursing

Residence hall students:

“Living in the residence halls provides a great opportunity to make friends and get familiar with campus.”

Know where you want to live? Page 24 has directions on how to complete the housing and dining contract.

Need information about the residence halls? visit wmich.edu/housing

• Form closer friendships with a wider variety of people • Get more involved in campus and community activities • Feel more a part of the campus community • Are more likely to make better grades • Interact with faculty more frequently • Have easy access to academic support services • Are more likely to graduate • Have a greater satisfaction of their undergraduate experience

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How to choose where to live What to base your decision on varies from person to person. Each hall has different amenities and special features, so some things to consider are: • Proximity to class, computer lab, recreational facilities and food • House, suite-style or traditional community with shared bath • Learning communities • Hall amenities Most residence halls are “doubles” with two people sharing a room. Other rooms types are: Triples: Burnhams, Draper, Davis, French, Henry, Siedschlag, Zimmerman. Quads: Burnhams, Draper, Siedschlag. Quads have two double rooms connected by a common living room.

Emily Sophomore Grand Rapids, MI Major: Pre-Occupational Therapy “I love living in the residence halls. There is always someone to hang out with or study with. I’ve met so many awesome people and love the community it allows me to be a part of.”

Halls at a glance

Joshua Sophomore Brooklyn, MI Major: Pre-Business “Being in a residence hall gives another layer of involvement to the college experience. From your Resident Assistant being there to listen and hear your problems to the programs that are always happening in the halls, life in the residence halls is fantastic.”

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Valley • Large, coed halls • Suites where two student rooms share a connecting bathroom • Picturesque, peaceful setting • Close to the Intramural Fields, Goldsworth Valley Pond and business and education colleges

Center • Buildings focus on creating community • Single sex houses/co-ed halls • Henry Hall students share a semiprivate bathroom on each floor • Western Heights has centrally private bathrooms • Close to the Bernhard Center, Student Recreation Center and Sangren Hall

South • Larger rooms and smaller communities • A good mix of first-year and upperlevel students in each hall • Burnhams and Draper/Siedschlag halls are single-sex floors with semiprivate bathrooms • Davis, French and Zimmerman halls are for upper-level and nontraditional students. Floors are co-ed, and rooms in the complex are suite-style or have a private bathroom • Close to academic buildings, Waldo Library, Bernhard Center and Student Recreation Center

WMU’s residential neighborhoods

Valley

Draper

Siedschlag

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[227]

Male Dining Carryout

Ackley/Shilling [514] Coed with male, female suites Dining within Loftable furniture

Britton/Hadley [509]

Coed with male, female suites Dining within Loftable furniture

Special features

Honors Community; Honors STEM; Sustainability Learning Community; Extended quiet hours**; Fitness Room

Education Community; Mug Shots Coffeehouse

Garneau/Harvey [524]

[513]

Coed with male, female suites Dining within Loftable furniture

Special features

Magellan House; Science Scholars

Harrison/Stinson [513]

Health Professionals Community; Wellness House; Fitness Room

Eldridge/Fox

Special features Fine Arts House; Some 3- and 4-person rooms

The Burnhams

Fine Arts House; Some 3- and 4-person rooms

French

[474]

[257]

Coed with male, female floors Dining within

Some 3- and 4-person rooms

Davis

Coed with male, female suites Dining connected Loftable furniture^

Special features Sophomore status or above; Second Year Experience; Tenzing House

Zimmerman [198]

[214] Coed with male, female suites Dining connected Loftable furniture

Coed with male, female suites Dining connected Loftable furniture

Special features

Junior status or at least 21; Tenzing House

Sophomore status or above; Second Year Experience

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Coed with male, female suites Dining within (limited menu) No meal plan required Loftable furniture

Coed with male, female suites Dining within (limited menu)

Special features

Business Community; Fitness Room

Female Dining Carryout

Special features

Eicher/LeFevre

Engineering House; Transfer Community

** Extended Quiet Hours = hours begin at 8 p.m. vs. 10 p.m. ^ Beds are bunked

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South

Western Heights

Henry [351]

[739]

Coed with male, female floors Dining connected No meal plan required Loftable furniture

Special features Aviation House, Some 3- and 4person rooms

Center

Male, female or coed houses Dining nearby Meal plan required Loftable furniture

Special features House commons area, theatre, centrally private bathrooms, air conditioned

Furniture Each residence hall comes with the basics. You are encouraged to make your room your own, adding personal items or carpeting to decorate it. Most halls have loftable furniture, which means that the beds can be raised or lowered to create alternate furniture layouts to better utilize space.

Each hall has…

• Wireless Internet connection available throughout the hall and in student rooms • High-speed Ethernet in student rooms • A dining hall or Carryout option for food is just a short distance away. Dining halls are also wireless • A game room, lounges, study room, laundry room, kitchen, and vending areas • Free digital cable • Security systems for accessing the hall and residential areas • A smoke-free campus environment • Student parking close to the buildings, and bus stops in front of most halls • A front desk open evenings and weekends that provides mail service, campus information and equipment rentals like vacuums • Staff members living in the hall to assist with building community, planning activities, safety and security of the hall, and meeting individual needs of students • A hall office open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with access to a professional staff member

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Center

Valley 52%

South 28%

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Valley I

Valley II

Valley III

Valley II

Valley III

Eicher/LeFevre is a hall full of busy students on the go. Residents frequently use the hall’s fitness room, which is equipped with treadmills, spin bikes, elliptical machines and weight equipment. The hall hosts the Health Professionals Community and Wellness House.

Harrison/Stinson residents frequently use the hall’s fitness room and game room for a little fun and relaxation. The hall’s kitchen makes it easy to prepare meals for students with a roomonly contract. Home of the Business Learning Community, Harrison/Stinson is located close to the Haworth College of Business and intramural fields.

Eicher/LeFevre

There is always someone around to study or hang out with in Britton/Hadley. Those interested in grabbing a quick cup of java or relaxing during a local band night can head down to Mug Shots, the campus coffeehouse. The building hosts the Education Community, is located near Sindecuse Health Center and is the Valley hall closest to main campus.

Ackley/Shilling

service in Valley II

• Valley III is open limited hours

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Garneau/Harvey is a great place for students who want to get involved and have a successful first year. The hall hosts Science Scholars and Magellan House, a community for students who want to explore everything WMU has to offer. Exploratory advising has an office in the hall, and ample parking is right outside.

Eldridge/Fox

Eldridge Hall is the home of the Engineering House and includes academic supports like a Student Success Center and computer lab. Fox Hall is tailored to the needs and experiences of transfer students and all transfer residents live in single rooms provided at a discounted rate during their first academic year at WMU. Transfer students eligible for Fox Hall must have sophomore standing. Both halls emphasize students being able to connect with each other and create strong networks.

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• Dining hall in each Valley • Late-night Carryout

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Ackley/Shilling attracts a variety of talented and involved students, and the hall promotes an environment tailored to academic success. Special features include a Student Success Center and a fitness room. Students in the Lee Honors College can opt to live in the Honors or Honors STEM community, and the Sustainability Community is perfect for those wanting to explore a green lifestyle. Ackley/Shilling has extended quiet hours.

Garneau/Harvey

Harrison/Stinson

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Britton/Hadley

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Valley

Valley I

Valley I, Valley II, Valley III Bedroom 12´ x 12´ 2˝, Entrance 5´5˝ x 6´ 1˝ All Valley floors are coed with suites assigned by gender.

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New Valley Dining Center • Contemporary university dining • Restaurant style environment • Fresh food prepared in front of guests • Located in the scenic Valley residential neighborhood

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Western Heights

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Western Heights is an innovative residence hall complex for firstyear students. The first building of its kind in Michigan, the hall is designed to provide privacy options while encouraging socialization. Each living area houses 30-35 students and has its own kitchen, study area and centrally private bathroom. Central community spaces like a game room, multimedia room, open-air terrace and laundry are

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NEW Residence Halls distributed throughout the four floors so it’s easy for students to meet people from the entire complex. To see a video of the new hall, including its environmentally conscious features, purposeful use of public areas for community engagement and academic success, plus abundant green space, visit wmich.edu/housing/ westernheights

BED • Dining hall located

adjacent to the halls

• Late-night Carryout service

CLOSET

DESKS

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Western Heights Bedroom 11’ 1” x 17’ 4” House commons area with centrally private bathrooms

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UNIVERSITY LIVING • Campus safety and convenience • Innovative living concept • Freshman-focused housing • Encourages social engagement • Private and community areas

Western Heights

HENRY

GENERATION OF

Henry Hall

Henry Hall is a distinct environment that blends tradition and spontaneity. Ample parking is nearby, which is perfect for aviation students who opt to live in the Aviation House. Students can choose a room-only option, and the hall’s kitchen makes it easy to prepare your own food. For those with a meal plan, an enclosed walkway connects Henry to a dining hall and the Bernhard Center.

DRESSER

Henry Bedroom 11´ 10˝ x 14´ 10˝

Western Heights construction site

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Draper/Siedschlag Ernest and Smith Burnham

South

• Full service dining located

Although set up as two single sex buildings, Draper and Siedschlag connect on the upper floors and students frequently intermix. An active building in the South neighborhood, Draper/Siedschlag is home to the Fine Arts House. The hall has practice rooms and studio space for Fine Arts students. The hall has a Carryout dining service, and students walk to one of the nearby halls for fullservice dining.

Students in the Burnhams are a diverse mix of first-year and returning students. Residents include student athletes, so there is a constant hub of activity

• Dining hall connected to French, Davis and Zimmerman

ARMOIRE

located within Draper/ Siedschlag

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BED DRESSER

within Burnhams

• Late-night Carryout service

with all the athletic events to attend to support your neighbors. The hall is located near the Student Recreation Center and Waldo Library.

Some triple and quad rooms will be assigned. For the layout of a quad, please visit the Draper/Siedschlag and Burnhams hall pages at wmich.edu/housing/options/halls

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ARMOIRE

Draper/Siedschlag, Ernest and Smith Burnham Bedroom 9´ 5˝ x 13´ 5˝ Study room 8´ 5˝ x 13´ 5˝

French Davis Zimmerman

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A unique environment with sophomores, juniors and seniors, the Little Three focuses programming on the upper-level student experience. Students are constantly on the go, but many are involved on campus or attend activities within the complex. Davis and French halls are home to Tenzing House, a community for transfer students. French and Zimmerman halls hosts the Second Year Experience. The Little Three is located near the Student Recreation Center and Reed Fieldhouse.

French, Zimmerman Bedroom 12’ x 15’ 5”

• French and Zimmerman are

French has bunked beds. Zimmerman has one sink in the bathroom.

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restricted to sophomore status or above Davis is restricted to students with junior status or those who are at least 21

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Davis Bedroom 8’ 2” x 13’ 7” Study room 10’ x 13’ 7”

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Living learning

communities wmich.edu/housing/info/communities

Interest-based learning communities

Academic learning communities*

Magellan House Garneau Hall, Valley II

Aviation House Henry Hall

The best way to discover everything WMU offers is with fellow explorers. Topics include self-discovery, major and career exploration, staying active on campus and maximizing campus support services.

Study and flight planning lounge, tutoring, and ample nearby parking when you come back from Battle Creek.

SECOND Year Experience (SYE) French and Zimmerman Hall Get support during your second year, and prepare for the next step such as internships or studying abroad. Opportunities to network with WMU alumni.

Sustainability Shilling Hall, Valley I 14

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Students who want to have a more seamless college experience or focus on an area of interest can choose from a variety of living learning communities that are a floor within a larger building. * Students are not required to live in the learning community if they are a member of the college it represents.

Perfect for students who want to get involved in WMU’s green scene or want to practice a sustainable lifestyle. Collaboration opportunities with WMU’s Office for Sustainability.

Transfer Student Communities Davis and French Halls; Fox Hall (Valley III) WMU’s two transfer student communities, Tenzing House and Fox Hall, are designed to ease the transition to WMU. Activities and social events focus on connecting residents with other students, the campus and Kalamazoo.

Wellness House LeFevre Hall, Valley II Explore what it means to be a wellrounded individual with topics like fitness, nutrition, balance and volunteer service. Residents sign a substance-free lifestyle pledge. Application required.

Business Community Harrison Hall, Valley III Interact with alumni and upper-level students involved in Haworth College of Business, as well as get in-hall tutoring for business classes.

Education Community Hadley Hall, Valley I Explore education-related professions and network with other first-year education majors.

Engineering House Eldridge Hall, Valley III Use the computer lab with specialized software or visit a tutor in the Student Success Center.

Fine Arts House Draper/Siedschlag Hall Practice is easy with soundproof practice rooms, art studio space and a dance studio in the hall.

Health Professionals Community Eicher Hall, Valley II Open to students in the colleges of Health and Human Services and Arts and Sciences interested in health-related careers.

Honors Community Ackley Hall, Valley I Lee Honors College mentors in the building, and support for meeting Honors College co-curricular requirements.

Honors STEM Ackley Hall, Valley I Science, technology, engineering and math majors can opt to live on this floor within the Honors Community.

Science Scholars Garneau Hall, Valley II Explore scienceoriented careers and take field trips to see science in action. Advising services in the hall.

“I decided to live in Henry Hall because it’s the home of Aviation House. Being in flight science, I was thrilled about the idea of living around people who all had my same interests. If your college or major has a learning community in one of the residence halls, STAY THERE! You won’t regret it.”

Tailored for transfer students wmich.edu/housing/transfer

Wherever you are transferring from, fantastic opportunities await you at Western Michigan University. Transfer students can live anywhere on campus, but those who live in our transfer learning communities love it. They have all the conveniences of living on campus plus the benefit of living with others who can relate to the transfer student experience. WMU’s two transfer communities focus on easing your transition to campus with 15 activities to connect you with other students and the university. Since each community is in a different hall, you can mix and match building styles and amenities to find the place that’s right for you. • Fox Hall: suite-style rooms, single room at a discounted rate, 26 credit hours and above • Tenzing House–Davis Hall: room with private bath, junior status or 21+ • Tenzing House–French Hall: suite-style rooms, sophomore status or above For more about the residence hall transfer communities, see wmich.edu/housing/transfer

Living learning communities

Anthony Freshman Harleysville, PA Major: Aviation Flight Science

Covering the basics Campus safety It takes everyone doing his or her part when it comes to personal safety, but there are several security measures in place in the residence halls.

• Front doors are locked by 10

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“Residence Life is dedicated to helping you have the best educational experience possible, both in and out of the classroom. In the residence halls we want you to make new friends, meet a diverse group of students and achieve academic success.”

p.m., so only hall residents or escorted guests can access the building. Davis, French and Henry doors are locked 24/7.

• Doors leading to residential hallways are locked 24 hours and are only accessible by those living in the building.

• Guests must sign in after 9 p.m. Security cameras are in all public spaces and elevators.

• Residence hall staff is on Steven Palmer, Director of Residence Life

duty nightly and are visable throughout the hall.

• Staff receive extensive emergency response training and have a close relationship with campus police.

Student involvement

Staff to help you succeed

There are a lot of opportunities in the residence halls to meet others and make a difference. It’s up to you to choose what to do and how much you want to participate. Activities are planned weekly in each hall. Whether you want something informational or are in the mood for some fun, it’s not too hard to find things to do right in your building. There are also several leadership opportunities including attending conferences, involvement in hall organizations and staff positions.

An outstanding team of professionals and students staff our residence halls. Your primary staff connection will be the resident assistant, or RA, on your floor. As undergraduate students, RAs are selected for their skills in reaching out to peers, listening to concerns and knowledge of campus. They help build social connections in the hall and serve as a personal resource for you.

[ Contact us ] Residence Life (269) 387-4735 wmich.edu/housing

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A full-time professional hall director supervises each building and lives in the hall. The hall director is responsible for creating a learning environment by working with students, hall staff, the facilities, crisis intervention and academic support. Assisting the hall director is a graduate student who also lives in the building. The graduate assistant hall director works with hall activities and promoting student involvement.

Housing Rates

Double Room Super Single Room Semester Year Semester Year

*Traditional halls (2014-15 rates)** Western Heights (2015-16 rates)

$2,306.50 $2,799.50

$4,613.00 $5,599.00

$3,638.50

Life at WMU

Housing and dining rates $7,277.00

*Traditional halls: Ackley/Shilling, Britton/Hadley, Eicher/LeFevre, Eldridge/Fox, Ernest and Smith Burnham, French/ Davis/Zimmerman, Garneau/Harvey, Harrison/Stinson, Henry, Draper/Siedschlag

Meal Plan Rates (2014-15 rates) Semester Year Bronco Gold (unlimited access to dining)** 20 Meal Plan (20 meals/week)** 15 Meal Plan** 10 Meal Plan**

$2,165.00

$4,330.00

$2,165.00 $2,055.00 $1,798.50

$4,330.00 $4,110.00 $3,597.00

**Rates are for the 2014-15 academic year. Rates for 2015-16 will be set in spring 2015 by the WMU Board of Trustees. The residence hall contract is for a full academic year unless the resident is transferring, studying abroad, withdrawing or graduating.

Roommates Having a roommate is a chance to learn about someone new. He or she may be from out of state, a different country or just down the road. Most importantly, your roommate is someone you can share your WMU experience with. If you want to meet someone new, we will place you with someone who shares similar habits and interests. If you already know someone you want to live with, you can request each other as roommates. If requesting a roommate, both signed contracts must be received by May 15.

A meal plan is required in all halls other than Henry, Harrison or Stinson halls.

Kasey Sophomore Fort Wayne, IN Major: Elementary Education â&#x20AC;&#x153;My residence hall has been a wonderful experience. There are always programs happening to keep me busy, the staff are wonderful people and resources, and all of my friends in the building help me to feel right at home.â&#x20AC;?

From contemporary cuisine to vegetarian entrees to homestyle classics, dining at Western Michigan University is all about choices. With six residence hall dining rooms, six campus cafés and four meal plans to choose from, there is always an appetizing way to nourish yourself for academic success, extracurricular activities and achieving your personal goals. Whether you’re craving something healthy, spicy, crunchy, grilled or made to order, we have it all.

The mission of Dining Services is to provide quality food, excellent service and exceptional value to our student and university customers while advancing the University mission and goals. This section contains information about:

Eating on campus

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Mobile Menu

WMU DINING SERVICES

Scan the QR Code with your mobile device or view our online menus at wmich.edu/dining/menu

Meal plans Menus Nutrition information Locations and hours Dining Dollars Announcements Prices

A salad bar, deli bar, dessert bar, soups, grilled-to-order items and tasty side dishes are offered 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

You can eat at any of the six residence hall dining rooms on campus with your meal plan.

Weekly specialty wraps and salads.

All dining halls are self-serve so you can get just the right amount. A Registered Dietitian is available to assist students with special diets, healthy eating and meal selections in the dining halls. Newly renovated Bistro3 offers upscale décor and seating options, and four menu stations designed for guest viewing of food preparation.

Eating on campus

Food service is available continuously from early morning to late at night most days of the week.

Special events and meals each semester. Three different menus served daily on campus, so you have three times the options. Each meal offers at least two hot entrées and a vegetarian entrée. Five dining halls offer a specialty dining menu in addition to the regular menu.

Weekend meal service includes hot food choices in three dining halls. Dining options for students not living in traditional residence halls are available. Numerous locally sourced products included in recipes and menus.

Dakota Junior Palos Park, IL Major: Engineering Design

wmich.edu/dining

“The dining halls are an exciting place to eat because at least once a month they have special dinners where they make some of the best food.”

“Dining Service supports success of WMU students by serving an extensive variety of menu options at times convenient to their busy schedules. We are proud to offer high quality choices in all of our selections and services.”

Judy Gipper, R.D. Director of Dining Services

Eating on campus What are the meal plans options? If you live in the residence halls, you are required to have a meal plan unless you choose a “room-only” housing plan in Henry or Harrison/Stinson halls. All meal plans give you access to any residence hall dining room. Each plan comes with Dining Dollars which can be used at the campus cafés. A meal plan week is Monday breakfast through Sunday Late-night services.

Nicole Senior Detroit, MI Major: Food and Consumer Package Goods (CPG) Marketing “There is noting better than eating great food and spending time with friends, all with the convenience of staying on campus.”

Bronco Gold Plan • Most popular plan and ideal for freshman

• Unlimited access to dining • •

rooms Up to two Carryout sack lunch meals per day Beginning balance of $50 Dining Dollars

Bronco 20 Meal Plan • Access to any dining room •

or Carryout up to 20 times per week Beginning balance of $75 Dining Dollars

Bronco 15 Meal Plan • Access to any dining room •

or Carryout up to 15 times per week Beginning balance of $50 Dining Dollars

Bronco 10 Meal Plan • Access to any dining room or Carryout up to 10 times per week • Beginning balance of $25 Dining Dollars

A meal equivalency option available at Parkview Café allows students to use one meal from their meal plan for breakfast, lunch or dinner while at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The meal equivalency is a defined dollar amount used to purchase a meal at the Parkview campus.

On the go, need a meal?

Sometimes you have a crazy day without much time to stop and eat. When that happens, you can order a Carryout sack lunch and pick it up at your dining hall Monday through Friday. Carryout is available without advanced notice at: • Draper Dining Service Carryout Express • Valley II Late-night Carryout

New Valley Dining Center • Contemporary university dining • Restaurant style environment • Fresh food prepared in front of guests • Located in the scenic Valley residential neighborhood

What are Dining Dollars? Dining Dollars are a prepaid declining balance account that may be used at any of the Campus Cafés, or to buy a guest meal in residence hall dining rooms. To access your account, present your WMU Bronco ID card to the cashier or to the checker at the dining room door.

• Declining cash balance

account included with each meal plan

• Used in lieu of cash at the campus cafés

• Accepted at residence hall dining rooms to purchase guest meals

• Accessed by having your student ID swiped at a campus café register or dining hall entrance

• Additional Dining Dollars can be added at any time on the Dining Services website

• A great option for students

with a “room only” contract or not living in the traditional residence halls

Flossie’s Café

Valley II Dining

Valley I Dining

Burnham Dining

A chopped or tossed entrée salad prepared with your choice of greens and an expansive selection of salad toppings and dressing. Very fresh and healthy!

Individually prepared and seasoned stir-fry entrées feature chicken, beef, seafood and vegetarian proteins along with a wide selection of vegetables.

A new specialty dining concept featuring popular Latin American tastes.

Bella Vita Café

WMU Dining Services campus cafés are retail locations conveniently located throughout campus. Offerings include grab and go sandwiches, pizza, salads, soup, fruit, snacks, desserts, fountain and bottled beverages, and Western Grounds coffee, a self-branded fair trade and organic coffee. Cash, Dining Dollars or credit cards are accepted at all cafés.

Specialty dining is available in five dining halls in addition to the regular menu selections.

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Bella Vita Café (East Campus)

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Flossie’s Café (Sangren Hall)

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Parkview Café (Parkview Campus)

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Plaza Café (Sprau Tower)

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Schneider Café (Haworth College of Business)

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PAYMENT METHODS: Dining Dollars, cash, Visa®, MasterCard® and Discover® at all café locations.

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Sub sandwiches are prepared to order on fresh baked bread with a large selection of meats, cheeses, toppings and special sauces.

A contemporary restaurant-style environment features fresh and healthy food choices prepared in front of guests.

Eating on campus

Specialty dining choices are available

Where are the campus cafés?

WMU provides a variety of support services and opportunities for its students. Housing staff frequently partner with other Student Affairs offices to expand the student experience or set up individuallytailored support for students who are struggling. Collectively, we strive to make the student experience well-rounded and memorable.

Beyond the classroom

“Student Affairs looks forward to partnering with you as you engage in your own learning and personal development. We encourage you to take advantage of the full array of opportunities intentionally designed to contribute to your academic success.”

Visit wmich.edu/students to learn about all the services provided by Student Affairs.

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Parent and Family Programs wmich.edu/parents

Student Affairs wmich.edu/studentaffairs

Career and Student Employment Services wmich.edu/career

Residence Life wmich.edu/housing

University Recreation wmich.edu/rec

Sindecuse Health Center/ Counseling Services wmich.edu/healthcenter

WMU Catering wmich.edu/catering

Children’s Place Learning Center wmich.edu/childcare Dining Services wmich.edu/dining Office of Student Conduct wmich.edu/conduct

Student Activities and Leadership Programs wmich.edu/activities

Lexie Junior Grand Rapids, MI Major: Special Education “Living in the residence halls for three years has helped me become involved and active among student organizations.”

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Student support services | Parent information

Parent information Residence Life believes parents and families are active partners in their student’s education and success at WMU. Coming to Western is not just an experience for your student. We want it to be a family affair!

Life on campus Residence Life staff strives to create a supportive and engaging experience for students. We connect students with one another, form positive social outlets, teach them life skills, intervene when there are concerns and treat students as adults. Whether it’s offering more than 1,000 activities for students to attend or talking with an individual about academic struggles, we bring intentionality to give students a complete Western experience.

Parenting a college student One challenging transition you may experience when your student comes to WMU is how to be a long-distance parent. You’ve been right there

for your student his or her whole life, and it’s not the same trying to be a parent over the phone or email. Be assured that we are committed to your student’s success. If you sense there is a problem, call us or have your student talk with us. We can help in many different ways if we know what is going on. Visit wmich.edu/housing/parents for advice on how to answer some of the questions students have when they call home.

What’s next The next big step for your student is signing up for a residence hall. Review this guide with your student and discuss his or her ideas about next year. We recommend that students complete the online sign up process independently to become familiar with the system. However, we know that sometimes a little help and reminding from mom or dad is needed. If you are signing up your student, talk first about his or her preferences so you know what to select when signing up.

Parent and Family Programs Western Michigan University is committed to parents and families as valued partners in your student’s educational experience, and Parent and Family Programs is here to serve you. Office services and programs are designed to support YOU as together we support your student’s growth, personal development and overall success. We are readily accessible to help you navigate through the University and assist with any concerns you may have. wmich.edu/parents

Western Michigan University prohibits discrimination or harassment which violates the law or which constitutes inappropriate or unprofessional limitation of employment opportunity, University facility access, or participation in University activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected disability, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status.

Sign up for the WMU Family Connection for e-newsletters and the MyWMU Concierge Card for discounts to hotels, restaurants and retailers.

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When to sign up

Roommates

Sign up starts at noon February 3, 2015. Assignments are done in the order contracts are received, so signing up early is always better. If you have a roommate request or want a learning community, contracts should be received by May 15.

If you have a roommate preference, provide the name and Bronco NetID of the individual. Both roommates must request each other, and both contracts must be received by May 15.

Hall choice Pick six different buildings so we have a good idea of where you want to live on campus if your first choice hall is unavailable.

How to submit your housing and dining contract Apply early. You will increase your chances of being assigned the hall of your choice and being paired with your preferred roommate, if applicable. Assignments are done in the order signed contracts are received, so if you’re ready to go, just log on. If you prefer not to register online, let us know and we will mail you a contract.

Apply for housing

If you want to live with someone new, we use answers to lifestyle and interests questions to match you up.

1. Go to the GoWMU portal housing channel or wmich.edu/housing and select the “Sign Up” button. You will need your Bronco NetID and password.

We are unable to accommodate suitemate requests or roommate requests for threeperson rooms and quads.

2. Answer a series of questions, including ranking your residence hall preferences, giving us roommate information and selecting a meal plan. 3. Once you complete your preferences, print a copy of the 2015-16 Residence Life and Dining Services Contract.

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Quick tips

Learning community Learning communities are floors within buildings, so picking the hall hosting the community does not mean you’ll live there. Be sure to select the learning community you want from the drop-down menu in addition to selecting the hall where it’s housed. If you are considering an academic learning community and want to live with a friend who is not majoring in that college, you may still request each other as roommates.

Residence Life (269) 387-4735

wmich.edu/housing

Am I done? Signing up online does not confirm your room and meal plan for the fall. The last sign up screen prompts you to print your housing and dining contract. Read it, sign it and mail it back to the Residence Life office. Then your sign up process is complete.

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Call (269) 387-4357 for assistance.

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4. Review the contract terms. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY. Upon signing this contract, you (and your parent(s) or guardian if you are under the legal age of 18) become responsible for all the terms and financial obligations of your contract until the end of the spring semester. 5. Sign the contract and return to: WMU Residence Life 1903 W. Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5312 (269) 387-4786 (fax) or email rl-info@wmich.edu

Failure to submit your signed contract will stop your room reservation process. Both the online information and your signature on the contract are required to complete your application. 6. Welcome to the WMU residence halls!

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Disability Services for Students (269) 387-2116 (269) 387-2120 (TTY) (269) 387-0633 (Fax) wmich.edu/disabilityservices

Eldridge/Fox Harrison/Stinson Garneau/Harvey Eicher/LeFevre Ackley/Shilling Britton/Hadley

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Close to: Intramural Fields Tennis Courts Sindecuse Health Center Haworth College Schneider Cafe´ Goldsworth Valley Pond

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Close to: Bernhard Center Ellsworth Hall Recreation Center Tennis Courts Sangren Hall Flossie’s Cafe´ Bernhard Cafe´ Sindecuse Health Center

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SOUTH 11. Ernest/Smith Burnham 12. Draper/Siedschlag 13. French/Davis/Zimmerman 14. Elmwood Apartments

Close to: Waldo Library Recreation Center Reed Field House Waldo Stadium Chemistry Building Miller Auditorium

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Room assignments emailed to student’s WMU account.

Roommate notification and move-in information emailed to student’s WMU account.

Apply for campus housing, February through May. Earlier is better.

Close to: Miller Auditorium Richmond Center Dalton Center Off-campus Retail Lawson Arena

Residence Halls Apartments Dining Rooms Construction REV. 9-15-14

View online at wmich.edu/students/neighborhoods

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Print your contract and send it to Residence Life. Room assignments will be emailed to your WMU email account in June.

For sign up details and advice, see page 24.

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