PITZER COLLEGE
Residence Life
What to bring Bed sheets for Twin-XL Pillow(s) Comforter or blanket Shower shoes Toiletries Hair dryer Shower caddy Ethernet cable Surge protector First-aid kit Sewing kit Flashlight Small tool kit
What NOT to bring Basic furniture (bed, dresser, desk etc.) Duct Tape Hot plates Pets * Weapons Subwoofers Candles Air Conditioner Incense Halogen Lamps NOTE: : Only non-meat-eating fish in aquariums up to 10 gallons are allowed. Prohibited pets include, but are not limited to: snakes, rabbits, cats, dogs, mice, rats, hamsters, etc.
AUGUST 2018
Academic advice from faculty “Take initiative. Don’t let someone else determine your life. Strive to be independent.” “You don’t have to do everything in your first year. There’s time.” “Try to build many dimensions of diversity into your program, every semester!” “Good decisions depend on good information. Go see your academic adviser.” “Professors are not responsible for your learning: You are.” “If your classmates seem sure of their futures while you are not, you should know that 1) they are not sure, and 2) it is not good to be too sure too soon.” “Don’t take all introductory courses in the same semester; vary the style of courses – an “intro”, a topical seminar, etc.” “Are you avoiding any academic subjects? Why? Think about the possibility of taking a course “Pass/No Credit”. Take a chance. You might discover a new interest.
SEPTEMBER 2018
ALCOHOL POISONING 101
MAKE THE CALL Your health and safety is our number one priority.
OCTOBER 2018
BE A GOOD
1) Complete and discuss our Roommate Agreement. It can help you define expectations of one another. Â Â 2) Be honest with your roommates. Tell your roommate when you do or don't like something that is going on in the apartment. Don't let things fester, its best to deal with issues as they arise rather than waiting for them to pile up. 3) Your roommate has the right to read, study, and sleep just like you do. Try to keep noise, guests, and other distractions to a minimum. Ask first before inviting over a bunch of friends. 4) Don't borrow your roommate's stuff without asking. Chances are they will be happy to share food or lend you that really nice sweater or blouse.
ROOMMATE
5) Check with your roommates about overnight guests. Remember, it is their space too. 6) Keep it clean. If you feel like you're doing all the cleaning, suggest setting a regular schedule so everyone has some responsibility. 7) Personal space is personal space. Respect your roommate's privacy. 8) Make sure your guests know and follow the rules you and your roommates have established. 9) Don't try to be the boss of everything. Treat your roommate as an equal and be ready to compromise.
NOVEMBER 2018
Fall Closing 2018 1. UNPLUG all electrical appliances such as refrigerators, computers, TVs, stereos, and clocks. 2. CLEAN your room bathroom, and common areas 3. DEFROST and leave your refrigerator door open. 4. REMOVEÂ all personal items from your restroom area and place in your room, in bathroom shelves, or under the sink area. The toilet area, sinks, and shower areas should be completely empty. 5. ALL perishables from your room. Â A minimum charge of $10 may be applied to your student account for non-removal of perishable items. 6. Bicycles must be removed from bikes racks and placed in your room 7. EXCHANGE your dirty green to-go container for a clean one in the dining hall to avoid creating a health hazard in your room! Any dirty to-go containers will be removed from your room and you will be charged a $10 removal fee. 7 CLOSE all blinds, lock all windows and doors. 8 Fill out a work order online for any repairs that need to be made over the break period. 9. DO NOT leave any residence hall approved pets in your room
DECEMBER 2018
Be Good to Yourself Develop a positive attitude
Self - Appreciation
People with positive attitudes are apt to be
Recognize your strengths and weaknesses,
happier, more successful, and better able to
avoid speaking negatively about yourself,
handle crisis and stress.
laugh at your mistakes, and learn from them.
Mental Resilience
Laughter
View a crisis situation as an opportunity.
Humor is a great stress reducer and laughing
Creative problem solving.
can improve both physical and mental health.
Affiliation
Exercise
Developing and maintaining friends and an
Regular physical exercise increases energy
extended support network is crucial for a state
and releases important neurotransmitters in
of well-being. People need one another to
the brain to ward off depression and anxiety.
share and cope
Get Enough Rest
IMprove Your Diet During times of stress people often skip meals,
Adequate sleep is needed to improve physical
overeat, and/or eat bad foods. A diet rich in
health and cognitive function to help you cope
fruit, vegetables and fiber will help you
with stress.
maintain the physical and mental stress you need to deal with the situation.
JANUARY 2019
#LOVEISRESPECT
FEBRUARY 2019
Room Draw FAQ Q: What’s the difference between single/double room draw and WES Doubles suite draw? A: WES Double SUITE draw is for groups of 4 students who wish to live in a WES double room connected to another double by a bathroom. Double room draw is for pairs of students who wish to live in a double together in Mead or WES. They will be able to choose their double room, but will not necessarily have a say in who their suitemates are.
Q: I am the Suite Draw Coordinator for my suite. Do my suitemates need to fill out anything? YES. Everyone needs to fill out their OWN housing application regardless of the draw option. You can find the housing application here: https://parking.formstack.com/forms/housingapp
Q: My friend is going abroad in the Spring but will be living in our suite in the Fall. Do I need to find someone to fill their space in the Spring? A: Yes. Suites will be judged on two criteria: whether or not they are completely full (both semesters) and the average of all suitemates room draw numbers. Suites that are not completely full typically will be automatically denied.
Q:How low of a room draw number do I need to get a single during single/double room draw? A: Numbers vary from year to year. Please call the Housing Office if you have any questions about your chances
Q: Who is eligible for a single room? A: Rising Juniors and Seniors are eligible for single rooms. Rising Sophomores are not eligible for single rooms regardless of credits recorded in the Registrar’s Office. Please note that there is an additional cost for a single room.
MARCH 2019
Summer Housing 2019 Pitzer College offers on-campus summer housing through the Office of Student Affairs. Housing is open to Pitzer College students, graduates, students enrolled in Pitzer Summer Session courses, and all Claremont College students working with 7C faculty and/or staff.
Student Affairs staff will be available during the summer to offer a range of academic and residential support services. Some services will be limited and the College’s comprehensive residence life program will not be in effect during the summer.
You must be working at Pitzer, doing coursework, an internship (endorsed by a Pitzer staff or faculty), research with faculty, or engaged in approved activities on campus during the summer to qualify for housing.Â
Only a limited number of rooms are available and are reserved on a first-come-firstserved basis. Make your reservation early. Documentation from a staff or faculty member (that includes dates of your work) to confirm participation is required of all applicants (unless you are enrolled in a Summer Session course). Rooms may be rented on a weekly basis. Students are required to vacate their summer room within 48 hours after their last course or last commitment to their faculty, staff, job, or internship.
APRIL 2019
Avoid move out charges Late move out $50/ half hour All students must be out of their rooms and residence halls by NOONÂ
Trash/ Donation items in hallway $150 Bring free/donated items to re-room. Don't leave trash or items in hallways
Carpet Cleaning $100 There will be a cleaning fees for extreme stains and dirty carpet
Dirty Sink & Trash Removal $50 Take all trash and belongings out of your room & residence hall by NOON. Leaved the space as cleaned as you found it when you moved in.Â
MAY 2019