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LIVING at
CAROLINA
MOVE-IN GUIDE 2015-2016
housing.unc.edu
HOUSING CALENDAR
Important Dates in 2015-2016
MOVE-IN
FALL
BREAK
THANKSGIVING
BREAK*
Either Friday, August 14, or Saturday, August 15, 2015.
See Move-In Schedule on page 9 for your exact date and time.
Housing remains open during Fall Break.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - Sunday, October 18, 2015.
Housing closes Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Housing reopens Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Odum Village and Ram Village remain open.
SEMESTER
BREAK*
SPRING
BREAK*
MOVE-OUT
Housing closes Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Housing reopens Friday, January 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Odum Village and Ram Village remain open.
Housing closes Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Housing reopens Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Odum Village and Ram Village remain open.
Housing closes Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
*On-campus break housing is available for an additional charge.
Think Green When Packing and Moving!
•• Help reduce the University’s
environmental footprint by purchasing
energy-efficient appliances for your
room that are Energy Star certified. Pack
a Smart Powerstrip to use in your room
to further conserve energy!
•• During move-in, flatten cardboard
boxes and discard in the containers
labeled specifically for cardboard
only (usually blue in color) to help the
University avoid paying illegal dumping
fines to Orange County.
•• Do not put plastic wrap or foam packing
material in the cardboard recycling
dumpsters.
•• Pack in reusable crates and storage
containers to avoid waste and make
life easy at move-out!
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GOOD
TO KNOW!
Consider packing these items when
preparing for your move to help UNC
go green!
99 Smart Powerstrip for your energyefficient appliances
99 Filtered-water pitcher and water
bottle
99 Reusable grocery bags
99 Compact fluorescent light bulbs
for desk & floor lamps
99 Reusable microwave-safe
dishware
Visit go.unc.edu/greenroom for more
ideas!
WELCOME!
The beginning of fall semester
is just around the corner. Like
you, we are preparing for an
important event – your arrival
on campus! This brochure
includes important items to
remember as you prepare for
your move to Chapel Hill.
We look forward to
welcoming you to Carolina
as a member of our campus
housing community. Our
staff has worked diligently
to make your arrival on
campus as comfortable and as
convenient as possible.
See you in August!
It’s all here!
You’ll soon realize your residence
hall is so much more than a place
to sleep and study.
Where else can you live with
friends, live connected to
the pulse of campus life, live
supported by professional
Residence Life staff, and live
assured with public safety officers
on call 24-7?
Not to mention fun residential
community programs and tons
of opportunities for employment
and leadership development.
OUR
MISSION:
The Department of Housing
and Residential Education
works to create an inclusive
on-campus housing
environment that promotes
personal development,
citizenship, involvement,
and leadership.
H o w w i l l yo u l e av e
yo u r H EEL p r i n t at UN C ?
Once you get in the swing of things this fall,
check out all the ways you can get involved
in your residential community and develop
strong leadership skills, get to know new
people and have a lot of fun!
•• Hold a position in your community
government (Residence Hall Association).
New students are
even eligible to
run for Community
Governor!
•• Attend community
programs.
•• Join a Residential Leaning Program
Community.
•• Enroll in EDUC 318 Peer Leadership Class.
•• Work for Housing as an Office Assistant,
Resident Advisor, or Residential
Computing Consultant.
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LIVING WITH OTHERS
The Department of Housing
and Residential Education works to create an
When you
arrive at Carolina,
will find that
inclusive
on-campus
housingyou
environment
yourself
living
with
a
roommate
or
suitemates
promotes personal development,
who may be
different
from
yourself.
citizenship, involvement,Chances
are that your new
roommate
or suitemates
and
leadership.
will have similar aspirations but varied
backgrounds, histories and families.
This diversity is what makes Carolina’s
residential community a true living and
learning experience.
The Department of Housing and Residential
Education supports the diversity of our
housing communities in many ways,
including the incorporation of the following
value statement:
“We aim to create communities where all people
care about, listen to and respect each other
regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation,
gender, economic status, nationality, political
ideology, age, and/or disability.”
Get to know your roommate!
The Department of Housing
and
Residential
Education
works to
While social media
is convenient
forcreate
quick an inclusive
on-campus
housing
environment
that
promotes
personal
introductions and sharing information,
we
development,
encourage you and your roommate to have a phone
citizenship,
involvement,
conversation or,
when possible,
a face-to-face
and
leadership.
meeting to learn more about each other before
move-in.
K e e p i n m i n d ...
•• It’s okay to feel apprehensive about speaking with
your new roommate for the first time.
•• They’re in the same situation that you are.
•• Prepare a list of questions or discussion topics or
call and just start talking!
•• Be sure to agree on who brings what or at least
determine a time to discuss it later.
‘ L e t ’s d o lu n ch ! ’
Having lunch or dinner with your roommate or others
living in your suite, hall or apartment is a great way to
get started meeting new people and making friends.
Check out all the meal plan options and decide what
combination of Meal Allowances and Dining Flex
works best for your lifestyle.
Details at dining.unc.edu/mealplans.
Once you are ready to purchase your plan, log on to
onecard.unc.edu.
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The Department of
Housing
and Residential Education
works to create an inclusive
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are promotes
personal development,
automatically
a member
citizenship,
involvement,
of the Residence
Hall
and leadership.
Association
student
organization. You
can immediately take
advantage of the
membership by attending
RHA community events
and checking out
enhancement items at
your community office.
You can also pursue
leadership opportunities
by running for
Community Governor or
joining your Community
Government in the Fall.
When you lease
MicroFridges® or buy
carpets through RHA’s
Move-in Marketplace, the
profits are directly applied
to events hosted in your
residential community!
Visit rha.unc.edu for
information.
YOUR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT
Important Dates
Frequently
Askedin
Questions
2015-2016
How do I find out my housing assignment?
1. Visit myhousing.unc.edu and click the “Single-Sign-In” link and login with your ONYEN
and ONYEN password.
2. Click on Application in the top navigation bar.
3. Under Term Selector, choose Academic Year 2015-2016.
4. At the top right corner of the page, click on “Application Status and Assignment
Details”.
5. Scroll to “Room Reservation Details” to see your assignment and “Roommate Details”
to see name and email contact information for your roommate and suitemates.
If a roommate is not yet indicated, please periodically check back, as contact information
will appear once a roommate has been assigned.
How will I be billed for housing?
The Office of Student Accounts and University Receivables will issue your bill for
Housing. For information about payment methods and installment plans, please visit
cashiers.unc.edu.
c a n i ch a n g e m y a s s i g n m e n t o r r o o m m at e ?
Yes. July 1–July 31 is our Room Refinement Period, and you can make your own changes
to your roommate and room assignments at myhousing.unc.edu. Look for a new page
titled “Room Selection” and a link titled “Room Swap” to browse available rooms.
From August 1 until after the first two weeks of the semester, room changes will be
frozen. If you still want to move after the first two weeks, talk with your Resident Advisor
or make an appointment with your Community Director.
w h at s h o u l d i d o i f i wa n t to c a n c e l m y a p p l i c at i o n ?
First-Year Students are required to either live on campus or at Granville Towers. Contracts
with Housing and Residential Education or with Granville Towers are not transferable.
Review your contract for specific cancellation terms.
Transfer Students who cancel their Housing Contract prior to occupying the room will
be assessed a $200 cancellation fee. For Transfer Students who cancel after the residence
halls open, cancellation charges will be one-half of the financial liability for the entire
academic year, plus any pro-rated room rent.
Need Technology Support?
The Department of Housing
and
Residential
Education
works
on-campus
ResNET provides reliable on-siteto
ITcreate an inclusive
To request
support:housing environment that
promotes
personal
development,
support, educational
■ Visit a ResNET Residential Computing
citizenship, involvement,
programs, cutting-edge
Consultant (RCC) in your residential
and leadership.
technologies, and laser
community.
printing stations – all
■
Visit
help.unc.edu to search the
right in your residential
Knowledgebase,
open a Support Ticket or
community, all for FREE!
use UNC Live Chat.
Don’t wait until you arrive to configure your
■ Call 919-962-HELP and request on-site
devices (computer, game systems, phones,
support
etc.) for our network. Visit help.unc.edu for
■ Visit one of the IT Response Centers in the
step-by-step instructions and setup videos.
Undergraduate Library or SASB South.
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WHAT’S IN THE ROOM
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wireless
internet
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2
3
4
High-speed
Wi-Fi is
available in
all rooms.
Personal wireless
routers are strictly
prohibited.
WIRED
internet
NOTE: This photo is an example of the typical furnishings in a room,
but placement/color/size of each piece may vary.
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TWIN BED and XL MATTRESS ■ (1) per resident. Beds can
be bunked or lofted using the hardware in the room. Mattresses are 80” long, 36” wide and 6” deep. You will want to
bring Twin XL sheets. Mattress covers are hypo-allergenic vinyl.
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CLOSET or WARDROBE ■ (1) per resident. Please note that
in Hinton James, Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery, Parker and
Teague, the closets are part of the built-in casework, and there are
no doors on the closets, as shown in the starred example below.
*
electrical
c a pac i t y
EXAMPLE OF BUILT-IN CASEWORK
DRESSER ■ (1) per resident except in Hinton James,
Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery, Parker and Teague where there
is (1) dresser per room, as shown in the example above
designated with a star (*).
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At least one
high-speed
Ethernet
port is
available in every
room/apartment.
You must provide
your own
Ethernet cable.
Additional ports
can be added by
purchasing an
Ethernet Hub.
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DESK and CHAIR ■ (1) desk and (1) chair per resident
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SMALL RECYCLING BIN (not pictured) ■ (1) per room.
Large recycling bins are located outside each residential
community.
WINDOW BLINDS or SHADES ■ All windows will have
basic window coverings. You may want to bring your own
curtain(s) for additional lighting control.
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Rooms are
limited to
1,800 watts
of electrical usage
at any time. No
single appliance
can exceed 1,000
watts of usage.
c a b l e TV
Service
There is one CATV
coax outlet
per room
and service
will be
active at movein. See our 100+
digital Channel
Lineup on
help.unc.edu. A TV
with a QAM Tuner
is required.
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
What’s approved to bring to campus and what’s not
99 Laptop computer and security
cable
99 Bicycle and U-lock
99 Blankets, bedspread, pillows
99 Sheets for Twin XL (mattress size is
80” long, 36” wide, 6” deep)
99 Mattress cover
99 Towels, washcloths, bathrobe
99 Carpet or rug
99 Clothes hangers
99 Tension rod and curtain
Note the following safety
regulations:
UUNo candles, incense, fireworks,
weapons.
UUNo halogen lamps.
UUNo multi-bulb light fixtures or
“octopus” lamps.
UUNo pets except fish.
for closets without doors*
*Buildings without closet doors:
Hinton James, Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery,
Parker and Teague.
99 Personal toiletries
99 Shower tote bucket
99 Iron and ironing board
99 Laundry bag, detergent
99 Curtains
99 Coffee maker
99 Microwave oven
99 Alarm clock
99 Small refrigerator
(Max size: 2’ X 3’ X 1’ or 6 cubic feet)
99 TV (HDTV)
99 DVD/Blu-Ray player
99 Video game console
99 Headphones for audio devices
99 Power outlet strip with surge and
cord fire protection
99 Desk and floor lamps (must be
single-bulb and not halogen)
99 Non-damaging, temporary
adhesive for posters and wall art
99 Under-the-bed storage boxes
99 Wastepaper basket, plastic liners
UUNo two-prong household
extension cords - only three-prong
extension cords are permitted.
UUNo hotplates or any electrical
appliance with open or exposed
heating element.
UUNo wireless routers or any device
that may interfere with our
network.
UUNo toaster ovens (toasters are
okay).
UUNo masking or cellophane tape,
nails and other products that
damage paint or wall surfaces.
UUYou may not bring your own
air-conditioner.
UUWaterbeds not permitted.
UUNo self-built lofts. The beds
provided can be lofted or bunked
in most rooms and do not require
any additional hardware. You many
want to bring your own rubber
mallet because the ones at the
front desk are in high demand on
move-in day.
s pac e i s l i m i t e d
Storage is not available on campus, so you will need to find space in your room for
everything you bring. All the furniture provided in your room at move-in must stay in
the room for the duration of the year.
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ARRIVING ON CAMPUS
Frequently Asked Questions
GOOD
TO KNOW!
Keep these tips in mind on
move-in day!
99 Mid-August is typically
very hot in Chapel Hill,
so dress for comfort on
move-in day.
99 Vehicles have a
40-minute time limit
to unload at the curb,
but you can take all the
time you need to move
everything to your room
once your vehicle has
been moved.
99 Depending on the
location and time, there
may be some student
organizations on-hand to
help lift heavy objects.
Look for them!
99 Room keys typically come
without a keychain, so
bring an extra one.
99 Keys can be picked
up in the lobby of
your building or in the
community office if
your community has
multiple buildings.
99 Elevator courtesy is
essential on
move-in day. Do not
leave the elevator
door blocked at any
point and time.
99 If you are unsure
how to set up your
room, consider visiting
housing.unc.edu for
floor plans of your
residence hall.
99 As you move in, seek out
the Week of Welcome
brochure, which contains
info about clubs and
other campus resources.
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when can i move in?
Your move-in day and time depends on where you
are living. Use the chart on page 9 to determine
your suggested arrival date and time for move-in.
The schedule is designed to decrease long lines and
unnecessary waiting.
c a n i co m e e a r ly ? Wh at I n e e d to co m e
a f t e r m y s ch e d u l e d a r r i va l d at e ?
Adhering to your recommended move-in date and
time will assist with managing the heavy flow of traffic
into campus.
However, if you need to arrive earlier or later than the
date and time suggested for you, it is not necessary
to notify us. We unfortunately cannot accommodate
arrivals prior to Wednesday, August 12, 2015.
If you will be arriving after the first day of class, you’ll
need to notify Housing in writing. Email us at housing@
unc.edu or send a fax to 919-962-1006.
w h at i s UN C ’s l i a b i l i t y p o l i c y ?
The University has no legal obligation to pay for loss
or damage to items of personal property caused by
residents or by occurrences such as flood, weather, or
mechanical-related events which occur in University
Housing or on its grounds prior to, during, or
subsequent to the period of the housing contract.
Residents are encouraged to carry appropriate
insurance to cover such losses.
should i get
insurance
f o r m y b e lo n g i n g s ?
We strongly encourage
you to invest in additional
property insurance for
your student’s belongings.
UNC-Chapel Hill does not
endorse any individual
insurance program, but
does encourage parents and
students to make sure they
have the protection they desire for student property.
You may have homeowners insurance; however, not
all homeowner’s policies cover everything students
bring to school. Most will provide some coverage, but
have limitations on certain property. You should check
with your insurance agent to determine what is and
what is not covered under your policy and what the
deductibles are for property away from your principal
residence.
THE BIG DAY!
g e t t i n g h e r e a n d pa r k i n g
1. Download the Move-In Parking Pass (PDF) from housing.unc.edu and display it on
your dashboard.
2. Drive directly to the building where you have been assigned. Use the campus map on
Pages 10-11 for reference. Attendants will assist you with directions to the appropriate
loading zone or staging area.
3. You will have 40 minutes to unload your vehicle at the curb with the help of student
volunteer organizations. After 40 minutes, you will need to park your vehicle in a
nearby lot as directed by the parking attendants. Please help us provide quick access
parking for as many people as possible by respecting this time limit.
4. After you park your vehicle, check in at your building’s front office to receive your
room keys.
A r r i va l d ay a n d t i m e
Determine your move-in day by your residence hall and room number.
If you are
assigned to....
And your room
number...
Then your day
to move in is:
Craige, Craige North, Ehringhaus,
Koury, Hardin, Hinton James,
Horton or Morrison
Ends in an
ODD number
Friday,
August 14
Ends in an
EVEN number
Saturday,
August 15
All other halls
Ends in an EVEN
or ODD number
Saturday,
August 15
Residents of Ram Village Apartments and Odum Village Apartments
may move in as early as Wednesday, August 12.
Determine arrival time on your move-in day by the first letter of your last name.
A–G
H–M
N–S
T–Z
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
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CONTACT US
u n c hOUSING OFFI C E H OURS
DURING T H E MOVE - IN WEE K END
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The Office of Housing & Residential
Education will be open during move-in
weekend as follows:
•• Friday, August 14: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
•• Saturday, August 15: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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•• Sunday, August 16: Closed
DEPARTMENT OF H OUSING &
RESIDENTIAL EDU C ATION
Student & Academic Services
Building (SASB) North
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450 Ridge Road, Suite 1213
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
PHONE: 919-962-5401
FAX: 919-962-1006
EMAIL: [email protected]
Website: housing.unc.edu
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SO C IAL MEDIA
Join the Facebook group for your
hall/community.
Official list of groups at
facebook.com/unchousing.
Follow us on Twitter @unchousing
Also, tweet your pics of move-in
day! #uncmovein
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Odum Village
Apartments
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Follow our room decorating
boards at
pinterest.com/unchousing
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Learn more about living on
campus at Instagram page
@unchousing
Read more student advice on
our blog at reslife.web.unc.edu
Check out our YouTube page for
a closer look at programs at UNC
along with a video detailing our
residence halls at
www.youtube.com/user/unchousing1
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Ram Village 1-3, c6
Ram Village 5, e7
Ruffin, d3
Spencer, d1
Stacy, e2
Taylor, e7
Teague, e4
Winston, e3
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GETTING SETTLED
Frequently Asked Questions
Wh at i s m y m a i l i n g a d d r e s s ?
h o w d o i ch e ck m y m a i l a n d r e c e i v e pack ag e s ?
To find your mailing address, go to housing.unc.edu, scroll to bottom and click on
“What’s My Address?” Always include your room/apartment number in your mailing
address.
Letter mail will be delivered to your
mailbox in your community. Packages
will be delivered to Morrison or
Spencer Package Center, depending
upon where you live. You will receive
email from Housing when a package
is available for pick up. Always address
mail and packages to your residence
hall address (not to the package
center).
Letter mail delivery begins August 18,
2015. If you plan to ship packages before
you arrive, be sure to schedule delivery
for August 10, 2015, or later.
Remember to wait for an email from Housing
before trying to pick up a package at the
package center.
I s t h e r e h o u s e k e e p i n g ava i l a b l e to c l e a n m y r o o m ?
You will be responsible for the cleanliness of your own room, disposing of trash and
leaving all public areas in clean condition.
The housekeeping staff will clean the public areas as well as the hall/suite bathrooms.
Exception: Residents of Craige North, Hardin, Koury, Horton, Morrison super-suites,
Odum Village, and Ram Village must clean their own bathroom and provide toilet paper
since housekeeping staff cannot access the suite bathroom in those buildings.
w h e r e c a n i d o m y l au n d r y ?
Laundry facilities are located either in your residence hall or in a neighboring building
in your residential community. Machines only accept Expense funds on your UNC One
Card – no coins.
c a n i b r i n g a b i k e ? d o i n e e d to r e g i s t e r i t ?
If you bring your bike, you should register it for free with the Department of Public
Safety at dps.unc.edu to deter theft and aid in identification if your bike is ever lost or
stolen. We also recommend that you purchase a quality U-lock to secure your bicycle to
exterior racks which are located outside every residence hall.
Wh at a r e UN C ’s co m m u n i t y l i v i n g s ta n d a r d s ?
The Community Living Standards are the rules and policies that you will be held
accountable for as a resident of campus housing. As a legally binding adjunct to your
Housing Contract, these standards ensure UNC’s residential communities are conducive
to academic success.
Take a moment to visit housing.unc.edu and educate yourself before the school year
starts so that you are aware of these expectations.
UNC HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION
housing.unc.edu | [email protected] | 919-962-5401