DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Campus Living

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Freshman Residency Requirement All full-time freshmen are required to reside in University Housing. Exemptions can be made upon request through filling out the Housing Exemption Form found online or through the Housing Office Exemptions  Are 21 or older by the first day of class  Reside with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 50-mile radius of the Boca Raton Campus  Are married

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Housing Amenities 4 students per suite Cable TV line per bedroom Internet port per bed Wireless internet Bathrooms

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Specialized Communities Learning Communities First Year Student Housing Program Faculty-in-Residence

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Building Staff Resident Coordinator Hall Coordinator Area Secretary Resident Assistants Student Assistants

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Resident Coordinator Professional Staff Member Resides in Building Serves as Campus Resource Oversees Room Transfer Process Mediates Conflicts Supervises RAs Advises Hall Government Provides Emergency Response Acts as Disciplinary Hearing Officer Holds On-Call Responsibilities Oversees Programming

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Resident Assistant Student Staff Member Lives on the Floor Student Leader Builds Community Friend Mentor Peer Advisor Plans Exciting & Interactive Events Responsible for Safety Protocols Campus Resource Enforces Policy Assists with Mediation

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW The Move-In Guide Sent out during the summer! Also available on our website and social media. Contains vital information like where to park on move- in day, what to bring, information on Weeks of Welcome, and more!

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Things to Bring  Bicycles  Crock Pot  Electric Grill  Coffee Maker  Power Strips with Surge Protector  Extension Cords - 14 gauge or heavier, 3 prongs, less than 10 feet long.  Microwave (less than 1100 watts)  Refrigerator (less than 3.6 cubic feet or 400 watts)

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Things to Leave at Home  Candles  Incense  Grills and Toasters (Residence Halls)  Deep Fryers  Hot Plates  Gas BBQs  Empty Alcohol Containers  Pets (except fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium)

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Hurricane Preparedness Bring basic supplies Check the Hurricane Brochure provided at move-in and on our website In the event of a Hurricane Warning, University Housing may CLOSE Check FAU website for latest information

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Alcohol Policy Sanctions University Probation Parental Notification Counseling Community Service Alcohol Under 21: Never in the presence of alcohol 21 and Over: Beer and Wine ONLY THREE (3) Violations You Will Be REMOVED from University Housing

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Drugs Policy Sanctions University Probation Parental Notification Counseling Community Service Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia ONE (1) Violation You Will Be REMOVED from University Housing Policy Enforcement In the Halls

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW NO WEAPONS ALLOWED IN HOUSING BB Guns Paintball Guns Knives Spear Guns Bringing any sort of weapon will lead to Interim Suspension and Removal.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Safety & Security Safety in our buildings is everyone’s responsibility, therefore: Secure exterior doors and don’t let people in who do not have an OWL card. They are locked 24 hours/day for your safety! Carry your OWL Card at all times Lock your room and suite doors whenever you leave

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Safety & Security Safety on campus is everyone’s business: Use the Night Owls – Student Run Evening Escort Service Use the Blue Lights – Emergency Stations Around Campus. Do Not Leave Belongings Unattended – Books, Laptops, iPods, etc. September and January are Safety Months!

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW How to be a GOOD Roommate Clean up after yourself. Be quiet when necessary. Do not use your roommate’s things without their permission. Do not gossip or talk about your roommate behind their back. If you break it you buy it. Be aware of when and how often you have guests in your suite/apartment. Be aware of when and how often you have “special guests”. Be willing to compromise. You do not have to be best friends. Sit down and talk to your roommates after you move-in to discuss your living preferences, your likes/dislikes, visitors, sharing your belongings, etc. Complete a Roommate Agreement when you first move-in

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW SUMMER Move-in Dates Summer 1 Sunday, May 12th Summer 3 Thursday, June 20th

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Freshman FALL Move-In Day Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Even Floors – 8:30am-NoonOdd Floors – 1:00pm-4:30pm

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Fall Check-In – August 21, 2013 Students should report directly to assigned building. Bring your own carts if possible Crowded-Hot-Have Patience So Fresh & Weeks of Welcome Activities You have until Sunday August, 25 th at 5:00 PM to claim your space

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Room Freeze in Effect until September 4, 2013 If you are having roommate issues, see your RA or RC for assistance and mediation. If you are having a facilities related issue, see your RA or RC for assistance. If you need a room transfer due to a medical reason, you must submit documentation to the Office for Students with Disabilities We recommend getting to know your roommate, not just their Facebook Timeline or Social Media Persona. Room Transfer Forms will be available on August 21, 2013.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Overnight Reminders - Policies Now that you’ve been admitted, please know that you are considered an FAU student right now. The Student Code of Conduct applies, as do Housing’s policies while you are with us this evening.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Overnight Reminders - Policies Since you will be staying with us tonight, a few reminders: –No alcohol – 3 violations = removal from housing –No drugs – 1 violation = removal from housing –No weapons – Interim suspension & removal Smoking –Allowed 20 feet from the building in the designated area –Designated area – North side of HPT

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Overnight Reminders - Policies Quiet Hours are in effect: –Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 PM – 11:00 AM –Friday-Saturday: 12:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lost Key Charge –$ Students are liable for damage charges. Shirt and Shoes are required at all times in the lobby of HPT.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Residence Hall Staff In HPT you will see several different staff members: –Resident Coordinator –Resident Assistant –OWL Leader Follow the directions of all FAU Staff on these and any other policies/emergencies while in HPT.

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE C AMPUS L IVING – NEED 2 KNOW Questions? Call us at (561) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Facebook: