HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS
MAY 2013 E-NEWSLETTER FOR CAMPUS RESIDENTS
2013 Important Dates
Dear Campus Residents,
(Mark your calendars!) Wednesday, May 1 – Tuesday, May 7 Spring Final Examinations Saturday, May 4 Project Move Out from 9am-2pm in the Tavern Tuesday, May 7 Last Day Packages are Accepted at Residence Halls Wednesday, May 8 Residence Halls close at Noon for Undergraduate Students Saturday, May 11 – Sunday, May 12 Commencement Weekend Sunday, May 12 Summer Housing Opens Monday, May 13 Residence Halls close at Noon for Graduating Seniors Tuesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 10 Summer Housing Search Workshop
Another academic year comes to a close! While I am sure you are excited to wrap up the spring semester and begin your summer plans, there are several important things to remember in order to finish the semester successfully. I encourage you to donate and attend Project Move-Out, an excellent event for the AU community to not only give back to local DC charities, but also engage with our campus neighbors. You can find more information on that event within this newsletter. If you have any questions about what is written in this message, please contact your RA, your RD or the Main Office staff at 202-885-3370 or housinganddiningprograms@american.edu. Best wishes for concluding the spring semester! Chris Moody Assistant Vice President Housing & Dining Programs
HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS End of Semester Move-Out Information Attend Project Move-Out! While it is hard to imagine packing up your belongings to prepare for move out, a little planning can go a long way. Keep the following things in mind as the end of the semester approaches.
Team up with Housing & Dining Programs, Facilities Management, and the Office of Sustainability for our 3rd annual Project Move-Out Community Sale! In response to AU's Zero Waste Policy, we are conducting a campus-wide collection of lightly used, Respect the Quiet Hours: 24-Hour Quiet Hours will begin unwanted items, and are putting together a sale open to on Sunday, April 28, so please remember to respect your the DC community. AU faculty, staff and students are community members when they are studying hard for finals. welcome to donate unopened food, clothing, electronics, office supplies, small furniture items, and MicroFridge Rentals: You will receive information at small kitchen appliances. floor meetings on when MicroFridges will need to be defrosted and returned. Pick-ups will occur starting on May Donations will be accepted in Letts Hall Formal 8. Lounge, Leonard Hall Classroom #121, and the Congressional Hall Lobby each evening until May 3rd Plan Your Move-Out Arrangements: The residence halls from 8pm-10pm. Donations will also be accepted at will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 8 for the Pod on the Quad on May 2nd and May 3rd from undergraduate students (or 24 hours after your last exam, 10am-4pm. Everything but food will be available for whichever occurs first). Make sure to notify your RA of resale on Saturday, May 4th in the Tavern from 9amyour departure date as soon as you know. 2pm. Everything is priced reasonably at $10 or less. Packages: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 will be the last day that mail and packages are accepted for Spring 2013 resident students. Any packages not picked up from the residence hall front desks by Wednesday, May 8 at 12 noon will be returned to the package sender. Be on the look-out for information from mail services in the coming days about forwarding your US Postal Service mail. Want More Information?: The official resource for May 2013 Closing and Move-Out information will be sent to you via email and will be located on flyers posted in the residence halls beginning the second week of April. If you have questions after reading the information, please talk with your RA to make sure that you follow the proper steps for moving out of the residence halls.
**There will be an Early Bird Special from 8am-9am on the sale day for only $5. Be the first ones into the sale to have the first dibs on the best items!** All proceeds of the sale & unsold items will benefit local DC charities. If you are interested in what items you can donate or assisting with volunteering, please visit the Project Move-Out Website or email Sophia at benedick@american.edu.
Live on Campus this Summer! If you’re thinking about summer school courses, interning downtown, or simply just wanting to be in DC for the summertime, let us help you by making your summer housing arrangements! When you have decided that you definitely want campus housing, visit the summer housing website for more details on how to apply: www.american.edu/ocl/housing/summerstudenthousing.cfm. This year, summer housing for AU students is available from May 12 –August 10. If you have questions after visiting our website, please email the Summer Housing Staff at summerhousing@american.edu.
HOUSING & DINING PROGRAMS
MAY 2013 E-NEWSLETTER FOR CAMPUS RESIDENTS
Need Storage for the Summer? It’s not too late to sign up! With on-campus pickup and delivery, the UPS Store has offered excellent service to AU students since 1987. Basic Storage is the choice for students with a traditional summer break, but short term and long term arrangements are also available. Reserve your space today at AU Storage. If you have any specific questions please call 202885-2030, or email store0480@theupsstore.com.
Keep Cool with a MicroFridge this Summer! Rent a MicroFridge for the summer and enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave delivered right to your room. Go to www.myfridgerental.com to order today and keep cool in the warm DC summers!
Fall 2013 Housing Announcement! If you are interested in terminating your Fall 2013 housing to take advantage of off-campus housing opportunities, Housing & Dining Programs is providing a one- time exception to the Housing License Agreement cancellation charge and permitting students to terminate their housing at no charge until June 1, 2013. Please email housing@american.edu for more information.
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Thinking about Moving Off-Campus Next Year? Each year, some students venture out into the city for off- campus housing which can be an intimidating process for many. We have developed multiple web based offcampus housing resources, which include the Off-Campus Housing Guide and the Moving and Living Off-Campus Webinars to accommodate those with busy schedules. All of these resources can be found at www.american.edu/offcampushousing.
Find Your Fall Housing During the Summer! Summer Housing Search is an intensive one and a half day program to assist students with locating apartments and roommates in the Washington D.C. area. The program is designed to provide you with resources about the D.C. apartment market, tenants' rights, and tips for living successfully off campus as an AU student. We'll work with you to set up appointments with local apartment management companies and will coordinate an opportunity to view a range of apartments. In addition to viewing apartments, you'll have the opportunity to meet other American University students who are seeking prospective roommates. Summer Housing Search will take place on Tuesday, July 9, and Wednesday, July 10. This program is before the Eagle Summit for transfer students beginning Thursday, July 11. Any American University Student is welcome to participate! Additional information and registration information can be found at: www.american.edu/summerhousingsearch