g n i s u o h k let’s tal e v o M h t Smoo A publication of Residential Living, UW-Stevens Point Fall 2013 Move-in dates/times Students new to UW-Stevens Point You may check in on Thursday, August 29, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Students returning to UW-Stevens Point You may check in Sunday, September 1, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The arrival of thousands of cars during move-in can be pretty hectic. This schedule is in place to help minimize traffic congestion. Thank you for your cooperation. When you arrive on campus, go to your residence hall • Unload your items at the area designated for your hall (there will be LOTS of signs and helpers). Volunteers will be available to assist with unloading your vehicle and moving your belongings to your room (on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday). • Move your vehicle to a designated parking lot. • Go to your hall’s lobby and turn in your GOLD EMERGENCY CARD. We will have volunteers waiting to assist you with move-in on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday. • Go to your community advisor’s (CA) room to sign your room condition inventory record (RCIR) and get your room key and hall Saflok. • UNPACK! No tax-generated revenues were used in the printing of this document. Good to know Cable TV Each room is provided with a cable TV outlet. The cost associated with cable is included in your room rent—there is no additional charge for this service (you need to provide the cable wiring itself). Altering the cable equipment is prohibited. Computer labs There is a computer lab available in the basement of every hall. It contains Windows PCs and a Mac with a LaserJet printer. These machines are connected to the university’s network and provide numerous software options. Residence hall labs are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Residence hall computer labs will be open beginning Thursday, August 29. More information about campus computer labs can be found at: www.uwsp.edu/it/ComputerLabs. Hepatitis B/Meningitis information State law requires that all residence hall students be informed of the risks of these two diseases and then sign a statement indicating that they understand the risks and either have had immunizations (and the dates of those immunizations) or are opting out of immunization. If you did not already sign the acknowledgement form when you submitted your housing contract, you will be asked to do so upon checking in at the residence hall. Information regarding these two diseases can be found on our website at http://www.uwsp.edu/resliving/Documents/PDF/HepBMenWeb.pdf. Or contact our office and we will mail you a printed copy of the material. Laundry Laundry facilities are available in the basement of all residence halls — and they’re a great deal! Each “load” (washer or dryer) costs just a dollar/load. In-room Internet service is available at no additional charge. If you can see our UWSPWireless network, you can use it; otherwise plug the network cable that is on or near your desk into your computer. Open your web browser to any off-campus website. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen and call the Information Technology help desk (715-346-3995) if you need additional cables or run into difficulties. Only PointCASH is accepted in residence hall laundry machines, so you’ll want to have at least a few dollars put on your account for laundry Dining Services Roommates share a mailbox that is locked and numbered by room number. Your room key will open your mailbox. Packages are also delivered to and picked up from the front desk. Your mailing address is: Your Name Room # - Hall Name Your Hall’s Street Address * UW-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI 54481 Meal plan changes You may make changes at no charge to your fall 2013 meal plan until August 27, 3:00 p.m. (requests must be received on or before this time). To make a change, send an email from your UWSP email account and include your name, your student ID number and the meal plan you wish to have. Send your email to [email protected]. DeBot hours DeBot (upper) will open for new students on Thursday, August 29 for the evening meal. Dining options will begin for returning students on Sunday, September 1. Watch the Dining Services’ website for details: http://www.uwsp.edu/dining/Pages/default.aspx. Fridges & appliances You can have up to a total of 5.4 cubic feet of refrigerated space in your room. This can be a combination of two refrigerators or one 5.4 cubic foot unit. It is strongly recommended that you bring a power strip with a surge protector for refrigerators and other high energy items. Residential Living rents small refrigerators to residents. The cost is $25/ semester or $45/academic year. Information on “how to” rent one will be available when you arrive this fall. You may also bring a microwave oven. To help students better understand what size microwave they may bring, we have adjusted our definition and now refer to wattage vs. cubic feet — you may bring a microwave oven that is rated 700 watts or less. You may bring other appliances as long as they do not have an open [heating] coil. “George Foreman” grills and other closed heating coil items are okay to bring, but you must use them, cool them and clean them in a hall kitchen; you can store them in your room. Mail Mail is delivered daily to the front desk of each hall. Desk staff sort and place mail in your mailbox which is located in the front lobby. Outgoing mail is also picked up at the front desk daily. *for your hall’s street address, please visit your hall’s web page at: http://www.uwsp.edu/resliving/Pages/hallsRooms/hallsrooms.aspx. Paperwork to bring Gold information card Included in this assignment packet is a gold information card ( your “golden ticket”). Please complete the card (at home) and bring it with you. You will need to turn it in at your hall when you arrive before you can get the keys to your room. Planning to work at UWSP? If you’ll be working on campus this fall — or anywhere else for that matter — be sure to bring the following: a picture ID (e.g., a driver’s license) and your social security card or birth certificate. A passport will also work in lieu of these other items. Check out the Student Involvement and Employment Office’s Web site (http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/sieo/) if you are looking for a job. Parking Telephone services Parking permits can be purchased through Parking Services (www.uwsp.edu/parking). Remember that campus lots sometimes have a waiting list and that the city does not permit overnight parking on the streets. You may bring your own cell phone or contract with the Telephone Support Office for a “land line” or cell phone service. The Telephone Support Office can be reached at 715-346-2562. Information about different programs available to residents is also available online at www.uwsp.edu/telephone (select the Students menu option). Also, really think about whether you need a car — UWSP is a bikefriendly campus … you can even store it in your room (providing your roommate agrees). And, you have access to the city bus system for free — this is a service that Student Government Association has secured. Watch for information and maps when you arrive on campus this fall. Payment Students with an active housing contract who are registered for classes before August 1 will receive a bill for their housing and meals with their tuition bill via email. Students contracting or registering after this date will be billed as they register/contract. Check your online student account for updated billing. Information on prices is available online: http://www.uwsp.edu/ resliving/Pages/applying/costs.aspx. The following are projected rates (per semester) for 2013-14. They will be finalized later in the summer by the UW Board of Regents. Double room $1794 (May Roach, Pray-Sims, Smith, Thomson & Watson) Single room $2472 (Hyer, May Roach, Pray-Sims, Smith, Thomson & Watson) Renovated double room $1894 (Baldwin, Burroughs, Hansen, Knutzen, Neale & Steiner) Renovated single room $2572 (Baldwin, Burroughs, Hansen, Knutzen, Neale & Steiner) Suites@201 room $2666 Meal plans 250 meals + No Dawg Dollars $1463 200 meals + 25 Dawg Dollars $1325 150 meals + 75 Dawg Dollars $1185 See the Dining Services website for meal plan details: www.uwsp.edu/dining/Pages/dining-plans.aspx PointCard Don’t forget to bring your PointCard with you to campus this fall! You’ll need it to access your dining plan as well as check out library books, cash checks on campus, borrow things from your front desk, pick up packages, do your laundry, etc. If you have questions, contact the PointCard Office at [email protected] OR by phone (715-346-2012). Room changes There will be opportunities during the second and seventh weeks of the semester to change rooms. Details will be posted on your myPoint page the week prior to each of these opportunities. Smoke-free All UWSP residence halls are smoke-free. This means that no one can smoke in any residence hall or within a 30-foot radius of a residence hall. There is a red emergency phone located in each wing near the stairwell. These are for emergency use only and are 911 capable. There is a courtesy phone located on each floor in the t-section (near the recycling chutes) for all halls except Pray-Sims and Hyer Halls. This phone can be used to make local calls and can be used for emergencies, too. Courtesy phones are also located near the front desk of every hall. Listing your phone number with the university You should list the phone number where you can be reached in the university’s information directory. To update your “local” number (the phone number that you have in Stevens Point), follow the simple instructions at: http://www.uwsp.edu/resliving/Documents/PDF/ TelephoneNumberChangeInstructions.pdf. Important phone numbers Following are the telephone numbers for a variety of campus offices you may want to contact now or in the future. Financial Aid Office .......................... 715-346-4771 Parking Services ................................ 715-346-3900 Point Card Office (meal plans) ........ 715-346-2012 Registration & Records...................... 715-346-4301 Student Billing .................................... 715-346-2118 Student Health Services.................... 715-346-4646 Life with a roommate Packing list Combining roommate needs with yours is crucial to a good living situation. Take time during the first week to get acquainted. Discuss important issues such as studying, privacy, neatness, personal hygiene, messages, etc. When compromises are made, be certain they are clear for both of you. Listed below are some guidelines to follow when packing. The list is not exhaustive, but it gives you a general idea of what to bring (and what not to bring). Remember that there is a finite space that you and your roommate will need to share. When in doubt, bring less. You can always retrieve more items later. Even if you don’t become best friends, respect and good communication can make living together a mutually satisfying experience. Be patient. Adjusting to a roommate doesn’t happen overnight. Enter into the situation with good intentions and talk directly with one another about problems before complaining to others. How you approach being a roommate has more to do with getting along than whether you share a lot of common interests. Share responsibilities, communicate concerns and show respect for one another. And don't forget that if you have any questions about how to build a good relationship with your roommate, your CAs and hall director are available to help. Contacting your roommate Some people are very excited to contact their roommate (via phone, Facebook, mail, etc.); others are more laid back about contacting their roommate. Remember that your roommate may not even be at their home phone number in the summer— many students have jobs out of town/state or are spending parts of July and August on vacation. If you don’t connect immediately, don’t worry. They, too, have received their information about you being assigned as their roommate. When you contact your roommate for the first time, expect that there will be differences between the two of you. The goal of your first conversation is not to become best friends, but to establish a solid base of communication that you can build on once you arrive. Some things you may want to chat about include: • who is bringing “large” items (e.g., TV, refrigerator, etc.) • visitor and guest preferences • whether you are a morning or a night person • your major(s) and minor(s) • the way you like to study — total silence; with music (remember headphones!) • what items in the room you will share and what is personal • what types of music you like • your communication style What if I didn’t get my roommate preference? Some roommate requests could not be honored because of an insufficient number of empty rooms. Depending on your living option preferences, you may be in the same hall. Also, remember that the UWSP campus is fairly compact; you’re not far from any of your friends in the halls! Items to Bring • cash • clothes for all seasons (Wisconsin weather can be tricky!) • clothes hangers • toiletries, hygiene products, & a small container for them • towels, linens (for long mattresses), pillow & blanket • bathrobe & shower shoes • laundry basket/bag & cleaning supplies • a basic first aid kit with a thermometer • prescription medications • power strip with a surge protector switch • alarm clock/clock radio • radio, MP3 player, TV (there is a public TV in each building) • coaxial cable for your TV • headphones (especially if you like your music loud) • computer (Ethernet cords are provided) • refrigerator • coffee maker (no exposed coils) • floor fan • room decorations & a throw rug • salt & pepper shakers, dishes, glasses, mugs & silverware • personal sport & entertainment equipment • school supplies (book bag, note pads, pens, etc.) • crates, stacking containers or other organizational items • camera & batteries • sewing kit, safety pins, scissors • desk lamp (no halogen lamps 200 watts or above) • dry erase board/cork board • bike with heavy-duty lock Prohibited Items • double-stick tape—it damages the paint • any hanging item that needs nails (no holes in walls or ceilings • • • • • • • • • • • permitted) pets (except fish in a 10 gallon or less container) alcoholic beverages if you are under 21 incense or candles (no open flames permitted) highly combustible decorating materials, such as fishnet or barnwood any electrical appliance which is not UL-approved and in good repair cooking appliances (except popcorn poppers, coffee pots, microwaves) torchiere lamps (ones that point upwards) halogen lamps 200 watts or above appliances with exposed heating elements weapons, ammunition, explosives (fireworks, etc.) Waterbed Specialty living community options Below is a chart that shows our various living options and in which buildings they reside. Please note that information is accurate as of printing, but is subject to change. Hall Baldwin Gender Specialties Alcoholfree Quiet Communities Scattered co-ed: all floors Language Hall N/A 2 West (201-214) 3 West (301-314) Men: 1 &3 Women: 2 & 4 Wellness Hall Floors 1 & 2 N/A N/A N/A RENOVATED* Burroughs RENOVATED* Hansen Scattered co-ed: all floors RENOVATED* Scattered co-ed: all floors 21-and-over; single rooms N/A All floors Scattered co-ed: all floors Eco Hall N/A N/A Scattered co-ed: all floors N/A 1 South (101-113) 1 North (119-131) Intercultural Program Hall Floors 3 & 4 Floor 3 N/A Pray Men: 1 & 4 Women: 2 & 3 Men: all floors Sims Women: all floors Intercultural Program Hall Floor 3 Floor 4 Smith Men: 2 Women: 1 Scattered co-ed: 3 & 4 Scattered co-ed: all floors N/A N/A N/A 1 West (134-146) 2 West (234-246) Suites@201 Scattered co-ed: all floors (each suite is single gendered and has four private bedrooms) N/A N/A Thomson Scattered co-ed: all floors N/A 2 West (234-246) Watson Men: 1 Women: 2 Scattered co-ed: 3 & 4 N/A 2 East ( 201-214) Hyer (formerly South) Knutzen RENOVATED* Neale RENOVATED* May Roach Steiner Floor 4 RENOVATED* * Rooms in renovated halls cost $100 more/semester than those in other halls. Scattered co-ed refers to floors/buildings where men’s and women’s rooms are on the same floors; restroom facilities are separated. The building blocks for your room Room diagrams Floor plans for rooms are available online at http://www.uwsp.edu/resliving/Pages/hallsRooms/roomPlans.aspx. Please note that room diagrams are approximations and dimensions are given as best as possible; there are variations from room-to-room. Ceiling heights vary slightly from room-to-room. Ceilings in DeBot buildings (Baldwin, Burroughs, Hansen, Hyer, Knutzen, Neale, Steiner, Thomson, Watson) are 7’8”-7’9”. Ceilings in Allen buildings (May Roach, Pray-Sims, Smith) are approximately 7’3”. Metal bed frames are the same size (with slight variations between frames). Please refer to the diagram below for information on the bed frame if you are constructing a loft for your room. You must incorporate the metal bed frame in your loft design. Bed frame diagram/measurements Diagram of metal bed frame (below) PLEASE NOTE: Dimensions are close approximations. Please allow for minor variances between frames. Mattress Note: All halls have mattresses which are considered “long” (36”x80”x6”). Regular fitted twin sheets will fit, but will be tight. The mattress is slightly wider than the bed frame and extends beyond the edges of the frame by approximately 1.5 inches on each side. 80 1/4" Leg 33 5/8" 18.25 10.25 18.25 18.25 10.25 27 1/4" 2 1/2" on center 2" Wide 1 1/2" Wide 1" Wide 1" Wide 1 1/2" Wide 2" 10 1/2" BRACES 56" LEG LEG Looking for ideas on how to create your dream room? Check out www.uwsp.edu/resliving/pages/RYR Lofting information Many residents choose to construct lofts in their rooms for spacemanagement reasons. If you decide to do so, please make certain that you follow the guidelines below. Beds bunked or lofted may not be placed parallel to the window or the door. This supports the Stevens Point fire marshal’s efforts to clearly be able to enter the room or see into the room should a fire or intense smoke from a fire occur. Things to remember when building a loft Lofts must be free-standing. “Pressure” lofts which exert force between floors and ceilings or between walls are not allowed. Also, you may not use residence hall furniture in any way to provide support for your loft. The top of the mattress CANNOT BE HIGHER THAN 71” FROM THE FLOOR. Lofts must be in such a position that the door can open freely. The loft should not hinder door movement in any way. Storage of lofts over summer is not available. Don’t move anything in Lofts may not be constructed from pressure-treated or chemicallytreated lumber (generally green in color). Treated lumber is designed to your room that you are not willing to take with you when you leave at the end of the year. for outdoor use only and can create a serious health hazard in an enclosed environment. The use of guardrails is strongly encouraged. There are certain Lofts must utilize the bed frames, bed legs and mattresses which are dangers associated with lofting beds; you may want to consider installing bed rails or safety guards as a precautionary measure. already in the room. Protective bed leg covers are available at the front desk of each hall and their use is encouraged. Storage is not Residential Living recommends that both roommates agree upon available for any of these components; therefore, the bed frame designs other than a single bunk style. Don’t presume your must be incorporated in any design you use. roommate will love your design! Designs should utilize metal bolts, wood, steel. Use of chains, ropes, cables or wires of any sort to bear loads in the construction of a loft is Loft rentals prohibited. The Residence Hall Association (RHA), the student governing body of the residence hall students, is offering loft rentals for fall 2013. Designs in which any type of built-up platform (other than the bed Information was included in student orientation folders and will also platform) is raised off the floor are not allowed. be mailed to residents over the summer. It can also be found on RHA’s Web page: http://stuorgs.uwsp.edu/rha/pages/links.aspx. Important Note: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point assumes no liability for the safety of any loft built, purchased or rented for use in your residence hall room. More tips and information DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR COMPLETED GOLD CARD! You will need to turn this card in to your hall before they can give you your keys. Fill out your card before arrival and put it somewhere you can easily get to it (a purse, backpack, your pocket!). Also, jot down your hall/room number—knowing this makes for an easier check-in. AVOID THE RUSH—consider arriving later in the day. We’ll still be there to greet you and you’ll have a smoother arrival. THE “CIRCLE” DRIVES IN SOUTH DEBOT (Baldwin, Hansen, Neale, Steiner), NORTH DEBOT (Burroughs, Knutzen, Thomson, Watson) AND NEAR THE HEALTH ENHANCEMENT CENTER (Neale and Hansen) WILL BE CLOSED DURING MOVE-IN. These drives are reserved for emergency vehicles only. NEED DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS? www.uwsp.edu/landing/Pages/directions.aspx WATCH OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.uwsp.edu/resliving/Pages/MOVEIN.ASPX. Stay in touch Have questions over the summer? Or just want to keep tuned in to what Residential Living is doing? Here are some of the ways you can connect with us. Telephone: 715-346-3511 Website: www.uwsp.edu/resliving FAX: 715-346-4459 Facebook: Facebook.com/UWSPResLiving Email: [email protected] Twitter: @uwspresliv Mail: Residential Living 601 Division Street Building UW-Stevens Point WI 54481 The Residential Living Office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observation of Labor Day.
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