FIRST-YEAR HOUSING GUIDE - Sacred Heart University · 2020-06-04 · • Practice the golden rule...
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FIRST-YEAR HOUSING GUIDE RESIDENTIAL LIFE STAFF Central Office Staff: The staff who work out of the Office of Residential Life are the Director, Assistant Director and Office Manager. Residence Hall Directors (RHDs): This is a professional staff member who manages the residence hall and supervises the RSA staff in their building. Resident Success Assistants (RSAs): RSAs are students (sophomore-senior) who live in the residence hall and are here to help you adjust to college living! They help answer any questions and assist with living with roommates. The RSAs also provide various programs on a regular basis and strive to create a community on the floor and in the building. There is an RSA on duty every: • Sunday – Wednesday from 8PM – 1AM • Thursday – Saturday from 8PM – 2PM And remain on call until 8am the next morning While on duty, the RSAs make sure that the halls remain conducive to sleep and study by reporting maintenance needs, talking with residents, and enforcing University policies if it becomes necessary. WHAT TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL ROOMMATE(S) When finding others to live with, you don’t have to be best friends, you just have to be able to live together. Here are some possible questions to ask in finding a good fit for your roommate(s): • How social are you? • How involved are you looking to be on campus? • Would it be ok to have guests visit in the room? • What level is your organization/need to have things cleaned? • What are your sleep/study habits? • What are some pet peeves/dealbreakers? • Don’t assume anything! Ask all of your questions before committing to living with someone. LIVING WITH ROOMMATE(S) Sharing your space will be a new adjustment. Here are some quick points to keep in mind when preparing to live with others: • Communication is key! • Respect each other’s space • Be flexible and willing to compromise • Do your part with cleaning • Practice the golden rule HOW TO PREPARE FOR MOVE-IN WITH YOUR ROOMMATE(S) Once you’ve found others to live with, keep in touch over the summer to prepare for your arrival to campus! • Talk over the summer via email, social media or meet up in person • Get to know your future roommate • What are some things you can each bring to the room? • What are some things you can share? • What are some layout options you would consider? • Triples work best with at least two lofted beds. Who will it be? • What is ok vs. what is not ok MOVE-IN DAY There will be A LOT going on, and lots of staff and students to help you settle in. Please keep the following in mind: • Know your move-in day/time, building and room • Keep an open mind • When packing... LESS is MORE! • Label everything! Include your name, building and room • Don’t panic! • Attend the floor meeting with your RSA! Freshman Move-In Day is a memory that will stay with you long past your years at SHU! Although it may be difficult for your parents to see you go, make sure they are letting YOU make the most of YOUR day. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can I change my Double or Triple designation? Students who are Double designated but wish to switch to Triple designated can contact the Res Life Office via email at [email protected] by June 20, 2020. Triple designated students cannot request to change their status. How do I select my roommate? You can either request a roommate that you already know through the SHU MyHousing portal or use our roommate finder called My College Roommate to create a profile and search for potential roommates. Any selected roommate must have the same Double or Triple designation as you. Do I have to select my roommate? No! You do not need to select your roommate. We will match you with a roommate(s) based on the information you provide when you complete your Online Housing Registration. What should I do if I require a special housing accommodation due to medical needs? The deadline for any special needs housing requests is June 22. All information can be found online on our webpage under First Year Student Housing. When are Fall 2020 housing assignments announced? Freshmen housing assignments will go out via SHU email between late-July – mid-August. Looking for more Freshmen Housing Info? Check your SHU email regularly as that is our primary method of communication with students. Additionally, you can check our webpage for more information. IMPORTANT DATES There are a lot of important dates to keep in mind as the summer progresses: • 6/22 – LLC Applications Due • 6/24 – Disability Housing Accommodation Requests Due • 7/6 – Housing Registration Due • 7/6 – Roommate Requests Due • 8/31 – First Day of Classes Office of Residential Life Sacred Heart University Roncalli 1st Floor 5151 Park Ave. Fairfield, CT 06825 Phone: 203-416-3417 Fax: 203-416-3452 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @SHUreslife Instagram: @SHUreslife Facebook: Sacred Heart University Residential Life
Transcript of FIRST-YEAR HOUSING GUIDE - Sacred Heart University · 2020-06-04 · • Practice the golden rule...
FIRST-YEAR HOUSING GUIDE
RESIDENTIAL LIFE STAFFCentral Office Staff:The staff who work out of the Office of Residential Life are the Director, Assistant Director and Office Manager.
Residence Hall Directors (RHDs): This is a professional staff member who manages the residence hall and supervises the RSA staff in their building.
Resident Success Assistants (RSAs):RSAs are students (sophomore-senior) who live in the residence hall and are here to help you adjust to college living! They help answer any questions and assist with living with roommates. The RSAs also provide various programs on a regular basis and strive to create a community on the floor and in the building.
There is an RSA on duty every: • Sunday – Wednesday from 8PM – 1AM
• Thursday – Saturday from 8PM – 2PM
And remain on call until 8am the next morning
While on duty, the RSAs make sure that the halls remain conducive to sleep and study by reporting maintenance needs, talking with residents, and enforcing University policies if it becomes necessary.
WHAT TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL ROOMMATE(S) When finding others to live with, you don’t have to be best friends, you just have to be able to live together. Here are some possible questions to ask in finding a good fit for your roommate(s):
• How social are you?
• How involved are you looking to be on campus?
• Would it be ok to have guests visit in the room?
• What level is your organization/need to have things cleaned?
• What are your sleep/study habits?
• What are some pet peeves/dealbreakers?
• Don’t assume anything! Ask all of your questions before committing to living with someone.
LIVING WITH ROOMMATE(S)Sharing your space will be a new adjustment. Here are some quick points to keep in mind when preparing to live with others:
• Communication is key!
• Respect each other’s space
• Be flexible and willing to compromise
• Do your part with cleaning
• Practice the golden rule
HOW TO PREPARE FOR MOVE-IN WITHYOUR ROOMMATE(S)Once you’ve found others to live with, keep in touch over the summer to prepare for your arrival to campus!
• Talk over the summer via email, social media or meet up in person
• Get to know your future roommate
• What are some things you can each bring to the room?
• What are some things you can share?
• What are some layout options you would consider?
• Triples work best with at least two lofted beds. Who will it be?
• What is ok vs. what is not ok
MOVE-IN DAYThere will be A LOT going on, and lots of staff and students to help you settle in. Please keep the following in mind:
• Know your move-in day/time, building and room
• Keep an open mind
• When packing... LESS is MORE!
• Label everything! Include your name, building and room
• Don’t panic!
• Attend the floor meeting with your RSA!
Freshman Move-In Day is a memory that will stay with you long past your years at SHU! Although it may be difficult for your parents to see you go, make sure they are letting YOU make the most of YOUR day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCan I change my Double or Triple designation?
Students who are Double designated but wish to switch to Triple designated can contact the Res Life Office via email at [email protected] by June 20, 2020. Triple designated students cannot request to change their status.
How do I select my roommate?You can either request a roommate that you already know through the SHU MyHousing portal or use our roommate finder called My College Roommate to create a profile and search for potential roommates. Any selected roommate must have the same Double or Triple designation as you.
Do I have to select my roommate?No! You do not need to select your roommate. We will match you with a roommate(s) based on the information you provide when you complete your Online Housing Registration.
What should I do if I require a special housing accommodation due to medical needs?The deadline for any special needs housing requests is June 22. All information can be found online on our webpage under First Year Student Housing.
When are Fall 2020 housing assignments announced?Freshmen housing assignments will go out via SHU email between late-July – mid-August.
Looking for more Freshmen Housing Info?Check your SHU email regularly as that is our primary method of communication with students. Additionally, you can check our webpage for more information.
IMPORTANT DATESThere are a lot of important dates to keep in mind as the summer progresses:
• 6/22 – LLC Applications Due
• 6/24 – Disability Housing Accommodation Requests Due
• 7/6 – Housing Registration Due
• 7/6 – Roommate Requests Due
• 8/31 – First Day of Classes
Office of Residential LifeSacred Heart University
Roncalli 1st Floor5151 Park Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
Phone: 203-416-3417Fax: 203-416-3452
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @SHUreslifeInstagram: @SHUreslife
Facebook: Sacred Heart University Residential Life
