GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Housing and Residence Life
Overview Today we will discuss… – – – – – – – – –
Benefits of Living on Campus Housing Options Amenities Support Expectations Involvement Move-In Questions Reminders
Benefits of Living on Campus Why should my student live on campus?
Benefits of Living on Campus  Academic Success Safety, Security, & Health Great Choices Campus Involvement Dining Convenience Support Network Lasting Friendships Leadership Sustainability
Housing Options What housing options does my student have?
Style & Choices Traditional Style Suite Style Apartment Style (1 BR) Apartment Style (2 BR) On Campus Apartments
TraditionalStyle
Suite-Style
Apt-Style (1 BR)
Apt-Style (2 BR)
On Campus Apartments
Copeland
DeVos
Frey
North A
Calder
Kistler
Hoobler
Hills
North B
Grand Valley Apts.
Robinson
Johnson
North C
West A
Laker Village
West B
Murray
Kirkpatrick Ott
Niemeyer East
Pew
Niemeyer West
Pickard
Ravine
Seidman
Secchia
Stafford
South C
Swanson
South D
Weed
South E VanSteeland Winter Hall
Living-Learning Communities • • • • • •
Frederik Meijer Honors College Women in Science and Engineering Women’s Leadership House Movement Science House International House Art Housing
Amenities What amenities are offered in Housing?
Dining Options • Commons – Fresh Food, Einstein Bagel, Fuel
• Kirkhof – River Landing & Lobby Shop
• Kleiner – C-Store, Java City, Marketplace
• The Connection – Engrained, Wired, P.O.D, Papa John’s
• The Meadows – Golf Course Clubhouse
Dining Plans Plan
Meals/Week
Dining Dollars
Cost/Meal
Cost of Plan
19+
19/week
$175
$3.55
$1,215
14+
14/week
$275
$4.35
$1,215
10+
10/week
$375
$5.45
$1,215
Value
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$1,000
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$1,000
Value+
80/semester
$400
$7.50
$1,000
Casual
—
$600
—
$600
Casual+
40/semester
$300
$7.50
$600
5/week
$100
$6.49
$600
5+
Students in traditional, suite, and apartment style living areas are required to select a meal plan of 10+ 14+ or 19+ and will automatically receive a 14+ plan as part of their Housing contract. Students living in on-campus apartments can choose any plan or no plan at all.
How Campus Dining Works • How it Works – A barcode on the back of your student ID card is scanned and identifies your account
• Meals – Meals can be used to purchase Meal Combos (predetermined meal combinations) at various locations. One Meal will be subtracted from your account when you purchase a meal. – You can use up to three meals per day.
• Dining Dollars – Works like a debit card, each time a purchase is made the money is subtracted from your account. – All Plans offer Dining Dollars to use in Campus Dining restaurants and CStores. Purchase beverages, snacks or meals with Dining Dollars.
Dining Questions •
Can I change my meal plan? – Your student can change his or her Meal Plan during the first week of the Fall and/or Winter semester. Visit 100 Commons or www.gvsufood.com to do so.
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What if I have debit dollars left at the end of a semester? – Unused Debit Dollars transfer from Fall to Winter semester. Any unused dollars are nonrefundable at the end of the Winter semester and cannot be transferred to the new academic year.
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What if I have unused meals? – The 19, 14 and 10 and 5 Plus plans are per week and do not roll over to the next week.
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What if my debit dollars run low? – Check your account with a cashier or at gvsufood.com. You can add to your account using a Visa or Mastercard.
Laundry • Facilities – Each building has access to their own laundry room with numerous washers/dryers
• Laundry Cards – The washers and dryers are operated by swipe cards, separate from the GVSU ID Card & Access Card (not coin operated). – Each student is given 90 total loads – This card must be returned at the end of the year, and students will be charged $25 if they fail to return their card. – If a student runs out of money, a separate card can be purchased and loaded with cash at VTM machine • Remember to TURN THE ISSUED CARD BACK IN, even if it is empty
Cable/Internet • Each resident has access to wireless/ Ethernet Internet in their housing unit. • There are also e-mail kiosks located throughout campus & two large computer labs on-campus which are available for student use. • Should a student choose to bring a computer to campus, they are encouraged to run anti-virus software prior to arrival.
Keys/Access Cards • Brass key – will allow students access to their unit’s door & mailbox
• Access card – will allow students access to the front door of their respective building
• Lost Key/Access Card – Notify desk for replacement ASAP (safety) – Student will be billed via their student account • Between $10 & $85, depending on their room/issue – Brass keys are more expensive to replace due to re-core
Work Orders • Building/facilities issues – Plumbing, heating, water, etc. – Submitted through the Facilities Services website.
• Furniture issues – Broken chair, bed, etc. – Submitted to your student’s front desk.
Mail • One mailbox/room or apartment • Packages and mail items too large to be placed in the mailbox may be picked up at designated locations. Students will be notified via e-mail. • Want to send a note, care package, etc.? – Find addresses at www.gvsu.edu/housing – Pay attention during the end of each semester on how to send your student an Exam Pack!
Support What support will my student have while living on campus?
Housing Staff & Roles •
Within residential building/community – Resident Assistant (RA) – Assistant Living Center Director (ALCD) – Living Center Director (LCD) – Assistant Director (AD)
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Central Housing Office – Director of Housing & Residence Life – Customer Service Representatives – Assignment Coordinators – Associate Housing Directors – Additional Staff (marketing, facilities, management, etc.)
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On-Call Duty Process – Emergencies- call 911 – Non-emergency (noise complaint, party, etc.), call the RA & start the chain of command (numbers posted throughout building):
RA
GA
AP
AD & Director
Police, Counseling, Etc.
Campus Partnerships • Grand Valley Police Department – Support on-call duty rotation – Available 24-hours/day & 7 days/week – Campus Police Officers (CPO) & programming
• Additional Partner Offices – – – – – –
Career & Counseling Center Women’s Center LGBT Resource Center Office of Multicultural Affairs Dean of Students Office Etc.
Student Success Center • Located in North C Living Center – In the heart of North Campus
• In guidance with High Impact Experiences and the Blueprint for Student Success • One-stop place for: – Advising – Career Counseling – Tutoring • providing on site tutoring for 100 level Biology and Chemistry classes
Campus Health Center- •
Campus Health Center – – – –
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General medical care, including immunizations, women’s health services and physical exams. Accepts all major health insurance plans and will bill your insurance The center is under the water tower, just south of Laker Village You can schedule appointments or just walk in.
Primary Care Provider Options – Metro Health primary care office just two miles west of Grand Valley – X-rays, ultrasound, physical therapy, mammography, sports medicine, etc. – This option is highly recommended for students who would like to have a long term provider while studying at Grand Valley.
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Need health insurance? – http://www.gvsu.edu/studenthealthinsurance/ • Provides substantial accident and sickness coverage at a low cost 24-hours a day, worldwide • Includes Global Emergency Service benefits with 24 hour assistance for students traveling away from school, including overseas, and access to the Ask Mayo Clinic: 24 Hour Nurse Hotline to help students determine the appropriate level of care for illness and injuries. • The University's liability policy insurance does not cover injury or sickness sustained by a student, even if they result from class or group participation activities such as intramural sports or drama.
Expectations What is expected of my student while living on campus?
Communication • Check GVSU e-mail! – MAIN form of communication • Changes in policy/protocol • Check-in & check-out procedures • Programming & events • Behavioral issues • Etc.
Wellness • Successful College Students: – Maintain a schedule – Eat balanced meals – Take required medications – Manage finances – Problem Solve – Take Responsibility – Etc.
Policies & Protocol Residential Services Guide Alcohol Policy • Not allowed in freshman living centers • On-Campus Apartments IF student is 21+ – If roommates are not 21, cannot be kept in the common/shared spaces
Bikes • Must be stored/locked outside • Encouraged to register with campus police
Pets • No pets, other than non-predatory fish
Guests • 2-consecutive nights, with roommate(s) permission
Fire Safety • Smoking- not in building, must be 25-feet from building • Candles & Incense- not permitted
Etc.
Roommate Issues •
Prior to Move-In – Communication • Student should consider calling or e-mailing roommate for general introductions • Learn a little bit about roommate (Where from? Major? Interests?) • This type of communication limits ability to fully understand each other, refrain from judgment • Students should discuss expectations – Who will bring certain items? – Will items be shared? – How will bed choice be made? – What is your schedule like? – Etc.
– Facebook • Before connec9ng on FB or social networking site, look at one’s own page – First impressions are impacAul! – What does your student’s page convey at first glance?
• If your student chooses to use Facebook, TwiMer, or another social networking site to connect with a roommate, keep in mind the source of informa9on. • If your student sees something that concerns him or her, have them ask the roommate about it directly.
Roommate Issues (cont.) •
Post Move-In – Sometimes it takes time to adjust, but open communication & compromise is key – Action steps for your student: • Talk to roommate • Discuss issues with RA • Work towards issues/mediation • Meet with LCD or ALCD • Room Change – Available after the first 10 days
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Helpful Tips – Be supportive, but remember… • Roommates do not have to be best friends • Two sides to every story – Different personalities, cultures, ideas, etc.
• Communication, conflict management, understanding others are all basic life skills and skills that employers are seeking • Remind them to utilize the process & chain of command (Roommate, RA, ALCD, LCD, etc.)
Involvement What can my student do to get involved on campus?
Involvement Opportunities • Programming – Connected Learning – Self-Awareness – Citizenship
• Community Council • Residence Housing Association (RHA) • National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) • Student Employment • Student Organizations • Intramural Teams • Athletic Events • Service/Volunteer Opportunities
Move-In When can my student move in & what can we expect?
Room Assignments • Receive(d) via e-mail in early summer • On a waiting list? – Hang tight! – Cancellations come throughout the summer – You will be notified by August
Move-In Schedule  Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
GVA
Copeland
Calder
Pew
Winter
Ravines
Hills
Frey
Pickard
Secchia
Hoobler
Johnson
DeVos
Laker Village
Kirkpatrick
Kistler
Murray
Laker Village
Laker Village
Niemeyer
North B
South E
North C
Ott
Seidman
Robinson
South C
South D
Stafford
Swanson
Weed
West B VanSteeland
Move-In Process •
Pull-Up
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Check-In – Keys/Access Card – Laundry Card – Room Inventory – Give-Aways
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Helping Hands – When you move in on your assigned day
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Lofting
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Floor/Building Meetings – Make sure you plan around the appropriate time!
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Early/Late Arrival – Make arrangements at gvsu.edu/housing – No Helping Hands support
Packing List Â
Transitions The Transitions program: • Prepares each student for the academic rigor of the University • Assists students in meeting people and making connections both in and out of the classroom • Provides students with an overall knowledge of the resources and services that Grand Valley State University has to offer All new students are expected to participate in Transitions. • Each new student (commuter and residential) will be assigned to a small group of students, led by a Transitions Leader – an experienced Grand Valley State University student that will guide the group through various programs and activities. Takes place the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of Move-In week • If your student moves in earlier than Wednesday, we have plenty of things to do to keep them occupied!
Questions What else is on your mind?
Reminders Don’t forget!
• Sign-Up Early for 2013 – Second-year students assign themselves to the units
• Tours – (3:30pm) TODAY – Virtual Tours: www.gvsu.edu/360tour
• Twitter & Facebook – www.twitter.com/gvsuhousing – www.facebook.com/gvsuhousing
THANK YOU!