Molly KinneAssociate Director, Housing

Everyone is nervous at the beginning of a new experience. In order to make

this year a good one, here are a few tips for students and parents.

ALCOHOL: This has been a popular discussion topic at Orientation. No alcohol is permitted in Summit or Timberline Villages regardless of age.

MAIL: Students love to receive mail, often checking their mailboxes 3-4 times/day. The Summit Village Front Desk is open daily from 8am-10 pm for students to pick up packages and ask questions. Parents, please send your child cookies, letters, money, toys and love. Timberline students receive their mail at Timberline. Packages are available from 5-9 PM daily.

HOMESICKNESS: Students get homesick whether they admit it or not. Students should try to stay at UCCS most weekends. This is the best way for them to make friends, join organizations, and adjust to life away from home. Parents, remember when students do come home, your relationship with them and expectations of them (i.e., curfew) may need to be discussed. Also, they will probably bring every piece of their dirty laundry home when they visit.

MAJORS: On average, a UCCS first year student will change majors two times during the course of their college career. Students should not feel pressured to select a major too soon. They will have experiences and coursework that will impact this important decision. A great resource is the Student Success Center for academic advising and career planning.

MONEY: Parents, work with your child to develop money management skills. Workshops are also offered on campus. These skills will come in handy (for both of you) in the future. Most UCCS students work part-time. We recommend ten hours per week.

WEEKENDS: What will students do with their free time? During Welcome Week there will be many opportunities for students to get involved. Throughout the rest of the year, there will be other events planned... intramurals, village social events, and ongoingcampus activities. Parents, encourage your child to get involved and participate in events on campus.

“Most UCCS students work part-time. We recommend ten hours per week.”

Welcome to UCCS! You are now part of a campus and housing

community that is committed to sustainability. What does this mean?

We strive to ensure the University community is working towards utilizing the resources of the earth in a way that ensures there is enough for the many generations of students to follow. This means consuming less and living life more simply and consciously.

Residence Life efforts towards sustainability include recycling, energy and water conservation, the greening of residence halls and apartments, and annual events such as RecycleMania and the move-out Goodwill donation program.

Consider the few simple ideas below. The UCCS Bookstore offers a good selection of sustainable and recycled products including power strips, fl uorescent light bulbs, water bottles, clothing made from recycled soda bottles and elephant “poo” paper.

For additional information:

Offi ce of Sustainability1420 Austin Bluffs PkwyColorado Springs CO 80918sustain@uccs.edu719-255-3089

Offi ce ofSustainability

ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES

o Alarm clock

o Small refrigerator (Summit Village Only): Small cube fridges (2 cubic foot) generally use as much energy as a larger (3-4 cubic foot) compact fridges. If you purchase a refrigerator, share with your roommates and seek out a model that uses fewer than 300 KWh per year.

o TV/Stereo equipment (we recommend one of each per suite) o Computer or Laptop (there are also several computer labs on campus)

o Surge protectors

o Coaxial cable for the TV

o Coffee pot and/or hot pot

o Desk lamp (with an energy efficient light bulb). Halogen Lamps are NOT allowed in Housing.

DECOR, STORAGE, & SUPPLIES

o Shower curtains (a plain white one is provided, but you are welcome to purchase a more “colorful” one)

o Shoe organizers

o Toiletries organizers

o Wall décor & posters

o Clothes & hangers (we suggest only bringing one season of clothes at a time, your closet space is limited)

o 3M picture hangers (these don’t damage the walls)

o Laundry basket or hamper

o Laundry supplies

o Postage stamps

o Toiletries, including toilet paper

o Basic medications and first aid items

o Towels and washcloths

o Mattress pad and twin sheets (extra long)

o Pillows

o Athletic equipment

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o Pots/panso Kitchen utensilso Glasswareo Toaster/toaster Ovens

Suites in Copper house include a small fridge and mircowave.

*If you have questions regarding items, call the Housing Office at 719-255-4042.

x Any pets (except fish that can live in a 10-gallon aquarium)

x Anything with an open heating coil

x Toasters and toaster ovens (not allowed in Summit Village)

x Candles

x Incense burners

x Halogen lights

x Amplifiers for instruments

x Drum sets

x Octopus plugs (these generally expand one outlet to several plugs, and are a potential fire hazard)

x Extension cords (power strips are okay)

x Wireless routers