2 Who we are… • Assist students, faculty & staff in finding Off-Campus Housing. • Programs for students living off-campus & for students commuting to campus. • Serve as a resource for the Town of Mansfield and other External Agencies (i.e. CT State Police, Faith Leaders, Property Managers). • Assist students with off-campus living issues (ex. lease navigation, roommate issues, landlord complaints). • Educate students on their rights and responsibilities of living in a community. • Collaboration with UConn Regional Campuses and UConn Professional Schools (i.e. School of Business, School of Law & School of Social Work). OCCSS Mission Statement Off Campus and Commuter Student Services enhances the experience and supports the success of off-campus and commuter students. OCCSS serves as an advocate for students and a centralized resource for off campus living. Furthermore, OCCSS strives to intentionally design opportunities to improve the quality of community life, foster maturation of independent life skills, promote development of responsible community members and cultivate involvement in the surrounding communities. Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services Student Union, Room 315 (860) 486offcampus.uconn.eduoffcampus@uconn.edu8006 OFF-CAMPUS AND COMMUTER STUDENT SERVICES myUCONN MOBILE APP. The official UConn mobile app, myUConn, has many features including daily dining menus, HuskyCT, and a campus directory. MyUConn can be downloaded on an iPhone, iPad, Android, or Tablet. For more information visit the myUConn website at: www.my.uconn.edu. Check out the Commuter Profile for all of your alerts and news!
3 Letter from the Director 4 Community Responsibility/Social Media 5 Where to Start/ About the Application 6 Housing Search Resources 7 Can I Afford This/ Property Issues 8 Signing a Lease 9 Roommates/ Pets 10 Security Deposit 11 Fair Housing/Proof of Income 12 Get Involved/Mansfield Downtown Partnership 13 Utilities 14 Subleasing/ Feeling Safe 15 Eviction 16 Trash Recycling/ Renters Insurance 17 UConn & Community Expectations 18 Town of Mansfield Ordinances 19 Town of Mansfield Ordinances/ Police Services 20 Town of Mansfield Housing Codes 21 Responsible Party Hosting 22 Campus Safety 23 Fire Safety Checklist 24 Health & Safety 25 Alert Systems & Staying Safe 26 Grocery Stores/ Community Meal Plan 27 Truck and Storage Rentals/ Local banking 28 Parking & Transportation/ Car Repair 29 31 Important Offices & Departments/ Cultural Centers 32-33 Commuter Lounge/ Husky Bucks 34 Commuter Safety Tips 35 Advertisements 36-43 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Legal Information Is Not Legal Advice
This information about the law is designed to help University of Connecticut students understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Legal information is not the same as legal advice the application of law to an individual's specific circumstances. This publication provides general information about Connecticut landlord/tenant law. This information pertains only to Connecticut Law; this area of law differs significantly from state to state. While all publications are reviewed to be reasonably accurate, there is a chance that the governing law has changed since the information's publishing. For this reason, you should not rely on the information available here. If you find any errors or complaints pertaining to any of the pages in this guide, please contact the Off Campus and Commuter Student Services as soon as possible. If you plan to take any action based on information you found in this publication, you must first consult an attorney. Your questions and facts are specific to your case. This publication cannot substitute for legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.
It’s important to know that as a commuter student at UConn, you are not alone; students who choose to commute or live off-campus are part of a large population. This population consists of undergraduate and graduate students, traditional and non traditional aged students; full and part time students. There are also differences in the type of commuters we see at UConn; commuting from home vs. living off campus.
Have a great year and Go Huskies!
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The Off Campus Housing Resource Guide is maintained to enhance University of Connecticut students’ access to information about resources for living off campus and/or commuting to the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Off Campus and Commuter Student Services and the University of Connecticut make no guarantees and are neither responsible nor liable for misprints or typographical errors. The inclusion of an organization, business, or service does not imply an endorsement of the organization or service, nor does exclusion imply disapproval.
Disclaimer
Under no circumstances shall the University of Connecticut or its employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from your use of the information included in the Off Campus Housing Resource Guide.
Thank you for your interest in Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services at UConn!
As a commuter student, it’s important for you to get involved and become connected to the University outside the classroom in order to improve your college experience. For students living off-campus in a rental, being a good citizen and neighbor are critical to success when living in a community. To support both populations, OCCSS provides resources and programming to help all students acquire necessary life skills to have a successful off campus living experience.
Please note: Information in this resource guide may be specific to the Town of Mansfield (Storrs), CT.
Updated: July 2022 A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Whether you are currently living off campus, commuting from home or considering moving off campus, UConn’s Off Campus and Commuter Student Services (OCCSS) can enhance your experience. With our help, you can find an off campus rental, attend one of our many programs held throughout the year, learn about commuter safety tips and even get advice on how to be a good neighbor.
5 COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY OCCSS SOCIAL MEDIA
6 THE RENTAL APPLICATION WHERE TO START?
7 SEARCHING FOR OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
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• Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services also offers several opportunities to find housing including Housing Fairs, special events, and information tables in the Student Union throughout the year. For information on dates and times, visit the Off Campus and Commuter Student Services website: www.offcampus.uconn.edu and apartments.com by Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services office for brochures and flyers on rental properties.
If you are unable to find a place that meets your needs, contact Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services for additional assistance. Our staff will provide individualized assistance to help you find the off campus rental that is right for you!
• The Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services website has an online listing service where you can search for housing, roommates, and sublets. The website for the online listing service is www.offcampushousing.uconn.edu
The following are ways to search for off-campus housing:
8 CAN I AFFORD THIS?
Student Financial Aid Services Wilbur Cross Building, 1st Floor 233 Glenbrook Rd. (860) 486 financialaid@uconn.edu2819 PROPERTY ISSUES
Paying rent is not your only expense when living off campus. Setting a personal budget will help you track your money and help you make spending decisions. It is also good to know how much your expenses are so you can be sure to afford your monthly rental costs.
Budgeting
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Splitwise or Venmo can be used to manage your expenses while living with a roommate and splitting the bills according to your agreement.
If you are eligible for financial aid, it can most likely be used to pay for your off-campus living expenses. Typically, financial aid is applied to a student’s University fees each semester and the remainder to the student in the form of an “overage” check. The student can use the funds to pay for rent, transportation, food, etc. Some scholarships do have restrictions. Check with the University Financial Aid Office to get specific details about your financial aid package and if there are restrictions on using the funds. more information visit the Financial Aid Office website at: financialaid.uconn.edu
Financial Aid
When comparing rental prices, be aware of who is responsible for utilities. The rental price of one place may seem higher than other places, but it may include the cost of some or all of the utilities. Also, don’t forget to factor in the cleaning supplies and toilet paper!
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Signing a lease is a legal document that outlines you and your property manager’s responsibilities; it does not just reserve you a place to live. Once you sign the lease, you are responsible for the provisions of the lease. If there are agreements between you and the property manager regarding changes to the lease or property, do not sign the lease unless the changes are in writing.
Month to month leases or verbal agreements with property managers may offer more flexible living arrangements. However, be aware that month to month agreements can be terminated or altered at anytime by the property manager with a 30 day notice.
SIGNING A LEASE
9 FIRST: READ YOUR LEASE AND UNDERSTAND IT BEFORE YOU SIGN IT! BE SURE TO GET A COPY UPFRONT. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE PROPERTY MANAGER TO MAIL YOU A COPY.
A lease can be negotiable, so ask the property manager if they will negotiate any clause of the lease that you do not like. They may not be willing, but it is worth asking. If they will not change the clause, you may want to live somewhere else if you cannot agree to the terms.
Why is Living Off-Campus Different than Living On-Campus? Unlike on campus housing, you cannot just switch rooms during room change since you have signed a lease. The key to making your roommate experience work is communication and respect for each other. If you're not talking or not respecting each other, then you are bound to have problems which will make your off campus experience difficult.
ROOMMATE(S)
Finding Roommates Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services offers a Roommate Finder Resource on the online listing service available for UConn students to post and search for roommates.
Pets are a lot of responsibility! If you ever find that you are no longer able to take care of your pet, contact the local animal shelters to help find them a new home!
Mansfield Animal Control 230 Clover Mill Rd. Mansfield, CT 06268 (860) 487-0137 ACO@MansfieldCT.org
If you decide to live with a roommate(s), choosing the right one(s) is just as important as choosing the right place to live. Your roommate(s) will impact your social life, financial decisions, and offcampus safety. They can also be a lot of fun or added stress. When choosing a potential roommate, it is important to clearly communicate your expectations of each other.
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DO NOT ABANDON YOUR PET!
PETS A property manager can prohibit all pets from the property, or allow some and exclude others. The only situation where the property manager cannot prohibit pets or require additional deposits is for assistance animals to help a person with a disability, such as seeingeye dogs and assistance/companion animals. Many property managers who allow pets will charge a "pet deposit." If your lease prohibits pets, your property manager may be able to evict you if you have a pet on the property. If your property manager agrees to allow you to have a pet, get the terms in writing.
A security deposit is any amount of money or property provided to the property manager to secure performance by the tenant under a rental Theagreement.deposit is refundable if there is no damage and/ or unpaid rent at the end of your lease.
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Your security deposit should not be more than the total of two months rent. The property manager will most likely require you to pay this deposit to cover any damages you might cause during your lease agreement.
What is a Security Deposit?
A property manager may have many requirements other than those relating to race, religion, sex, nationality, disabilities, etc. The following are legal, most of the time IF the property manager applies the same requirements, standards, and conditions to everyone equally. A property manager may require: credit references, a security deposit of up to two months rent, and/or references from previous property managers. Housing discrimination is illegal in Connecticut.
If you have questions about your rights as a renter or feel discriminated against, contact the Connecticut Fair Housing Center at : (888) 247 4401 or by email at info@ctfairhousing.org
Housing discrimination is when an individual or family is treated differently when trying to buy, rent, lease or sell a home, apartment or property because of certain characteristics or conditions. Housing discrimination may take many forms.
An official offer letter can be used as proof of income as long as it includes your salary.
When you are applying to live in a rental you will likely be asked to show some sort of proof of income. This is the owners or managements way of assuring that you have the proper finances to pay your rent monthly without any issues. Proof of income can be a pay stub, bank statements proof of income letter or offer letter from your new employer. One of these might suffice, or they could request multiple “proofs” and still possibly a cosigner depending on your income amount.
Some apartments might require a proof of income letter, a letter typically written by an employer, outlining your income and role at the company. Bank statements
Proof of income letter
Bank statements are a great option for employed renters as it can be paired with a paystub or used to represent salary for people who don’t have the same monthly income.
12 PROOF OF INCOME FAIR HOUSING LAWS IN CONNECTICUT
Pay stub
What can be used as Proof of Income?
A pay stub, aka pay slip, is the most traditionally used option for people who earn consistent pay.
Offer letter
Fair Housing Laws protect you against discrimination based on: race; creed; color; national origin; ancestry; sexual orientation; sex/gender; marital status; number of children in the family; age; mental disability; physical disability; learning disability; legal source of income; or participation in Section 8 or a Rental Assistance Program. With only limited exceptions, this law applies to property managers, real estate agents, and others who participate in the rental or sale of housing.
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14 UTILITIES Contact the utility companies several weeks before you move in to ensure you have service. Many utility companies require a deposit and you may have to pay a connection fee when you start. Remember to disconnect your utilities, if they are in your name, when you move out. If your property manager has not provided you with contact information for the utility companies in the area, Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services has a list on the website at: www.offcampus.uconn.edu/utilities Utilities and Roommates Discuss utility billing responsibilities with roommates up front. Talk to your roommates about usage and how the bills will be divided. If a roommate decides NOT to pay their portion of the bill, be sure to pay the service provider on time, especially if it’s in your name. You can settle your personal differences later, and you don’t want late fees or other penalties when you rely on a daily utility. Not only can your utilities be shut off, but your credit can be negatively impacted. A roommate agreement can be a helpful tool to determine responsibility and hold roommates legally accountable. Cable/Internet Provider Account number: _____________________________________________ Account holder name: _________________________________________ Billing date: _____________ Charter Communications Customer Service: 1-877-906-9121 Comcast Customer Service: 1-800-934-6489 Eversource (Electricity) Account number: _____________________________________________ Account holder name: _________________________________________ Billing date: _____________Customer Service: 1-800-286-2000 Connecticut Water Account number: _____________________________________________ Account holder name: _________________________________________ Billing date: __________________Customer Service: 1 800 286 5700
• Sublease opportunities can be posted on the online listing service on the Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services website.
• Check your lease before you decide to sublease your rental to be sure you are permitted to sublease the apartment, house or room. You should always get permission from your property manager before trying to sublease your place.
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Subleasing is when a person, who has signed a lease with a property manager, rents their room, apartment, or house to another person(s). If you sublease, you remain on the original lease and continue to be responsible for all lease provisions and for the actions of the new tenant until the end of the original agreement. Remember, the sublease agreement is separate from the lease.
SUBLEASING
• You may also be able to break your lease if you have found someone to replace you. Your property manager must approve and you may be responsible for termination fees. However, the advantage is that you no longer have responsibility for the rental.
• Since you are still responsible for the actions of the new tenant, you should collect a security deposit and sign a formal sublease agreement. You should also have your agreement notarized to ensure that is it legally binding.
Eviction Process
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EVICTION
First, a property manager must issue the tenant a “notice to quit.” This document tells a tenant that they must vacate the premises by a certain date. If you choose not to leave on the date stated in the “notice to quit”, you will then receive a “summons and complaint.” At least a portion of this document will be an official court paper. In the upper right of this document there will be a box labeled “return date.” This date indicates when an “appearance” document must be filed with a court, not when a tenant must appear in court. Any local clerk’s office should have copies of “appearance” documents and be able to help you fill them out. Do not choose to ignore a “summons and complaint” form. If you do, you lose the eviction case by default. If you fill out all of this paperwork properly, you will have an opportunity to defend your actions in court. If you have a written lease that is still in effect, you retain basic tenant rights. This means that your property manager cannot lock your door against you or take other actions unless they file separate complaints.
17 Mansfield Recycling and Waste Information If you live in an apartment complex, trash and recycling service is provided for you. Your trash goes in the dumpster, but recyclables things like cardboard boxes, plastic containers, magazines and much more should be placed in either the labeled oversized cans or yellow lidded recycle dumpster next to or near the trash dumpster. If you live in a house, or other rental, trash and recycling service may not automatically be provided for you. Ask your landlord or contact the Mansfield Recycling Coordinator at 860 429 3333 to find out. Recycling reduces the high cost of trash Diddisposal.youknowThatyoucan find free household items at the Mansfield transfer station? That over the counter and prescription medicine should not be flushed down the drain orThattoilet?all types of plastic containers can be recycled? That most household cleaners are toxic and should be disposed at the hazardous waste facility? CONTACT INFORMATION Town of DepartmentMansfieldofPublic Works Audrey P. Beck Building 4 South Eagleville Road Mansfield, CT 06268 TRASH AND RECYCLING RENTER’S INSURANCE
COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS
Every year the majority of UConn students who live off-campus are good tenants, neighbors, and community members. For these students, semesters come and go without incident or complaint from their neighbors. However, there are always a small number of student rentals that stand out because of their disruptive behavior as a UConnrental. students living off campus have the opportunity to live more independently with increased rights and responsibilities as a student, tenant, and community member. UConn students need to keep their neighbors and their rights in mind while they are living offcampus. While attending UConn, students are representing the University and have the responsibility to ensure that they and their guests conduct themselves in a manner consistent with The Student Code. The UConn Student Code can be found on the Community Standards website at: www.community.uconn.edu
Rentals are often located in neighborhoods where people have lived for years and will continue to live long after you graduate. The lifestyle of a college student is often different than that of an established resident in the community. Please respect this community and be a good neighbor to all of those living around your rental. Your actions have impact.
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UCONN EXPECTATIONS
19 TOWN OF MANSFIELD ORDINANCES
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This ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcohol, and the possession of open containers of alcohol, in public places such as streets, parks, and parking areas. Violations of the ordinance carry a $90 fine.
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Under this ordinance, minors (currently defined as persons under the age of 21) are prohibited from possessing any container of alcohol, open or unopened, within the Town unless accompanied by or in the presence of his/her parent, guardian, or spouse who is of legal age. The ordinance also prohibits people from hosting an event at which minors are served alcohol, unless the minor is accompanied by or in the presence of his/her parent, guardian or spouse who is of legal age. These restrictions apply to both public and private property, and violations carry a $90 fine.
Possession and Consumption in Public Places (Open Container Ordinance)
The noise ordinance in the Town of Mansfield limits background noise levels to 55 decibels (dBA) in a commercial district, and for residential areas 55 decibels from 8 am to 9 pm and 45 decibels from 9 pm until 8 am. On Sundays, the noise limit remains at 45 decibels until 10 am. A person or group of people according to the ordinance is not to exceed 100 decibels from 8 am to 9 pm or 80 decibels from 9 pm to 8 am. If one person talks to someone a foot away from them in a normal voice outside, that is about 60 decibels of noise. Playing a typical home stereo at a normal volume creates 80 decibels of noise. Given this, you may want to think twice about hosting an outdoor party at night. Be careful not to make your indoor party too loud, as it obviously does not take much to be over the noise limit. Also remember to only honk your horn in appropriate situations, as inappropriate use is prohibited by the ordinance. Fines for violating noise level laws can be up to $88, and at nighttime, police do not have to issue warnings before issuing fines.
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For additional information regarding Mansfield Town Ordinances, please contact the Mansfield Residential State Trooper’s Office, the local State Police Barracks, or visit
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23 CAMPUS SAFETY
24 OFF-CAMPUS FIRE SAFETY
25 HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Always keep doors and windows locked.
• Know your roommates' security habits. You are only as safe as your roommates allow you to be. Entrances
• Test smoke detectors every month.
ALERT SYSTEMS AND STAYING SAFE
• If you or your roommate(s) lose your keys, work with the property manager to replace your locks immediately.
Outside the Rental
• Purchase renter's insurance! It is not that expensive and may save you money if there is an accident or a burglary.
• Use a peephole to determine who is knocking before you open the door. If you are still not sure who is there, question the stranger through the door.
• Ask to see company ID when utility or service people come to your door.
• Keep emergency numbers in an accessible location for all of the tenants.
Leave a light on when you are gone or purchase a utility timer that can turn lights off and on automatically.
Inside the Rental
• Get to know the area in which your rental is located.
• Do not walk alone after dark. Contact a friend who can drive you or walk with you.
• Keep the blinds or curtains closed when you are gone or sleeping.
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• Get to know someone in the immediate vicinity who you can call in case of an emergency.
• Never leave your key outside under a mat or in a place accessible to a stranger.
Never Let People Know When You are Away & Take Home ALL Valuables!
Off campus safety is based on personal responsibility. If you are sharing a rental with other people, it is important that everyone has an equal role in making sure that the rental is secured when a roommate leaves for class, heads home for the weekend, spends a night out with friends, or leaves for work.
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27 GROCERY STORES AND LOCAL FOOD PRICE CHOPPER (Storrs Center) 1220 Storrs Rd. Storrs, CT (860) 553-6555 ALDI North Windham 332 Boston Post Rd. North Windham, CT (855) 955-2534 BIG Y – Mansfield 141B Storrs Rd. Mansfield, CT (860) 456 8051 BIG Y –Tolland 33Tolland,CommonsFieldstoneCT (860) 872 0304 STOP & SHOP 1391 Main St. Willimantic, CT (860) 456 8768 WALSUPERCENTERMART 474 Boston Post Rd. North Windham, CT (860) 456-4399 WILLIMANTICFOODCO -OP 91 Valley (860)Willimantic,St.CT4563611 COMMUNITY MEAL PLAN ShopRite Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford, CT www.shoprite.com Storrs Farmers Market For more information www.storrsfarmersmarket.orgvisit:
28 Banks with Local ATMs & Offices: BANK OF AMERICA ATM, Banking Center 574 Middle Tpke, Storrs, CT (860) 487 2000 BANK OF AMERICA (ATM Only) 9 Dog Lane, Storrs, CT Key ATM,BankBanking Center 596 Middle Tpke, Storrs, CT (860) 487-7025 LIBERTY BANK ATM, Banking Center 1132 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT (860) 420-0051 BERKSHIRE BANK ATM, Banking Center 95 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT (860) 423 1603 CITIZENS BANK ATM Inside Cumberland Farms 1660 Storrs Rd, Mansfield Center PEOPLE'S UNITED BANK ATM 2075 Hillside Rd, UConn Campus (Inside UConn Bookstore) ATM, Banking Center 1244 Storrs Rd, Storrs, CT (860) 487-5030 TD ATMBANK 95 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT TRUCK AND STORAGE RENTALS Truck Rentals Atlas Van Lines www.atlasvanlines.com Budget Truck Rental www.budgettruck.com Penske Truck Rental www.pensketruckrental.com U Haul Truck Rental www.uhaul.com Storage Rentals Coventry Self Storage 2709 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT (860) 544-8005 Cube Smart Self Storage 292 Boston Post Rd. Windham, CT (855) 599 9785 Mansfield Self and RV Storage 533 Stafford Rd, Mansfield, CT (860) 931-0323 North River Road Self Storage 35 North River Rd, Tolland, CT (959) 207-2468 South Windham Storage King 745 Windham Rd, Windham, CT (860) 423-1010 Stock N Lock 89 River Road (Rt.32), South Willington, CT (860) 429 9339 Stock N Lock 1094 Windham Rd. South Windham, CT (860) 456-8544 U-Haul Moving & Storage 29 Rt. 66 East, Columbia, CT (860) 228-1886
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30 WRTD (Windham Region Transit District) The Storrs Willimantic bus provides service between the Holiday Mall in Storrs and Gateway Commons in Willimantic. This route serves UConn, East Brook Mall and Eastern Connecticut State University’s Noble Hall. For more detailed information about schedules and routes on the Storrs-Willimantic bus route, visit the WRTD website at: www.wrtd.org/storrs-willimantic_bus.html The Nash-Zimmer Transportation Center The Transportation Center consists of a bus depot for UConn Shuttles, WRTD, and Peter Pan, bike racks, travel information, parking garage, free Wi Fi Internet, Mansfield Library Express, and other amenities. For more information www.mansfieldct.gov/TransportationCentervisit: Auto Repair and Service- Mansfield TRANSPORTATION Tony’s Garage 1856 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06268 (860) 429 0001 T&B Motors 460 Storrs Road, Mansfield, CT 06250 (860) 423-1187 StorrsAutomotive 11 Dog Lane, Storrs, CT 06268 (860) 487 1231 Dick’sAuto Care 644 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, CT 06268 (860) 429-6448
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The Dean of Students Office (DOS) serves as an advocate for students and as a centralized resource for connecting students with appropriate university and community programs, offices, and individuals. For more information visit the DOS website at: www.dos.uconn.edu (860) 486 3426 UConn’s Faith Community
In both research and practice, spirituality is a core dimension of holistic wellness. When we are spiritually well, we feel an authentic connection to something greater than ourselves. Through this connection, we create a set of core values, principles, and beliefs that guide us in our daily actions. Spiritual wellness promotes resiliency, clarifies purpose and fosters a sense of community belonging all of which contribute to our ability to grow and flourish throughout our lives. For more information visit the Faith website at: www.faith.studentaffairs.uconn.edu
32 IMPORTANT OFFICES & DEPARTMENTS Eastern Highlands Health District 4 South Eagleville Road Mansfield, CT 06268 www.ehhd.org (860) 429 3325 Town of Mansfield Offices Mansfield Town Manager Audrey P. Beck Municipal Building 4 South Eagleville Rd. Mansfield, CT 06268 (860) 429 3336
Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
Dean of Students Office
USG exists to represent and advocate for undergraduate students, oversee student fee revenue, and enhance the general University of Connecticut Community. Commuter students are represented by Commuter Senators. For more information visit the USG website at: www.usg.uconn.edu
Native American Cultural Programs are supported by Office for Diversity and Inclusion and strive: To actively engage and educate UConn students about Native American issues and culture through university programs and activities.
The mission of the Women’s Center is to educate, advocate, and provide support services for the achievement of women’s equity at the University and within the community at large. For more information visit the Women’s Center website at: www.womenscenter.uconn.edu
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UCONN CULTURAL CENTERS
Women’s Center
Rainbow Center
To provide support, advocacy, and resources to both Native American students and students interested in the Native American culture through partnerships with UConn faculty, staff, and cultural centers, as well as with the local community and local tribes.
Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center
The Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center’s mission is to improve the status of Latinos and to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the richness and diversity of Latinos and Latin American cultures. For more information visit the PRLACC website at: www.latinx.uconn.edu
African American Cultural Center
Asian American Cultural Center
To increase the visibility of Native Americans by promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Native American culture and traditions at UConn. www.nacp.uconn.edu
The Rainbow Center serves the University of Connecticut’s diverse community of gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities by fostering student personal growth, leadership development, community engagement; and providing resources, services, education, training, and advocacy. For more information visit the Rainbow Center website at: www.rainbowcenter.uconn.edu
The H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center’s mission is to promote cultural preservation, quality leadership, and academic excellence through a unique approach to cultural advocacy, academic support, and community outreach. For more information visit the AACC website at: www.aacc.uconn.edu
The Asian American Cultural Center provides resources to enhance the University’s diversity commitment through its recruitment and retention efforts, teaching, service, and outreach to the Asian American community on campus and beyond. For more information visit the AsACC website at: www.asacc.uconn.edu
The Student Union Commuter Lounge
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Commuter Lounge is located on the first floor of the Student Union (Room 108). The Commuter Lounge is a great place to hang out while on campus. It includes a large screen television, day lockers, information racks, bulletin board, refrigerator, microwave, and sink. For more information about the Student Union, including hours of operation, visit their website at: www.studentunion.uconn.edu (Lockers are on a 1st come basis and available to rent) COMMUTER LOUNGE HUSKY BUCKS
35 Vehicle Safety • Research and pick a safe car • Make sure your engine is regularly serviced and fluids are full • Keep your fuel at least at ½ tank • Always have an approved auto-jack and spare tire in your car • Keep a flashlight, spare batteries, and a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle at all times • Make sure your brakes are regularly serviced • Keep your ties inflated to recommended PSI Driving Safety • Buckle up…it saves lives • Never text and drive; STAY FOCUSED • Use a hands free device if you MUST use your phone • Leave 2-3 seconds between you and the car in front of you • Clear your ENTIRE windshield of snow and debris • Report aggressive driving to 911 Parking Lot Safety • Park under lighting if possible • Always lock your doors and roll up your windows • Store your valuables out of sight • Don’t use suction cups to hold GPS units, they leave marks burglars seek • Never leave pets unattended • Bring deicer with your during the Winter • Be aware of your surroundings • Walk in aisles and not between cars • Treat it like a street; look both way Roadside Emergencies • Stay calm • Set your hazard lights • Identify your location • Call for help • Remain in your vehicle if on the roadway • If in an accident, exchange information according to state law and call police • When in doubt call for help
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