2018-2019 Housing and Dining Booklet (Gallaudet University)

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME 2018–2019

HOUSING AND DINING

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Welcome home!

For many current students and alumni, Gallaudet University is home. I am honored to be part of your journey as Gallaudet becomes your home as well.

Connect. Discover. Infuence. Gallaudet’s tagline is refective of the vibrant culture and community we have here on campus, and you will play a central role in our community.

Attending college is an exciting time for anyone. Here, you will grow and evolve, not only academically, but personally as well, and I strongly believe that living on campus is an integral component of your college career.

The Ofce of Residence Life and Housing is excited to provide opportunities for you to establish meaningful connections with other members of the Gallaudet community.

Within our coeducational residence halls, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself into Gallaudet’s environment, and interact with students from diferent backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our dynamic programming is informative and educational, and we strive to expand upon your journey of self-discovery. We invite all students to become active members within their living communities, and to make their imprint on Kendall Green.

The distinct culture of each of our Residence Halls ofers ample opportunities for students to fnd a living environment that best suits them. Within your complex, we provide you a room with basic accommodations to make your living space your own. To get an idea of what kind of housing options we have and other general housing information, fnd us at www.gallaudet.edu/housing.

I assure you that the memories you make at Gallaudet University will last a lifetime. These are the memories that the students who came before you recall fondly when they call Gallaudet their home. We look forward to when our campus becomes your home, too.

Again, welcome home!

Susan Hanrahan

Director of Residence Life and Housing residence.life@gallaudet.edu

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BENSON HALL FRESHMAN RESIDENCE HALL l Designated residence hall for freshmen l A nine-story building with double-occupancy rooms l Two community bathrooms located in each wing l Accommodates up to 244 residents l Room dimensions: 12’L x 12’W

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LIVING AND LEARNING RESIDENCE HALL 6 (LLRH6) SOPHOMORE RESIDENCE HALL l Designated residence hall for sophomores l A five-story building consisting of 46 suites l First residence hall to utilize DeafSpace design principles l Shared bathroom per suite l Accommodates up to 164 residents l Room dimensions: 16’L x 10’W

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CARLIN HALL GRADUATE COMMUNITY l Houses upperclassmen and graduate students l An eight-story building with single occupancy rooms, multi-person suites l Shared bathroom per suite l Accommodates up to 250 residents l Room dimensions: 15’L x 10’W (doubles)

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CLERC HALL l Houses upperclassmen l An eight-story building with 47 suites consisting of two double-occupancy rooms, a combined living and study room l Shared bathroom per suite l Accommodates up to 172 residents l Room dimensions: 12’L x 10’ or 12’W (doubles) 20’L x 12’W (living room)

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BALLARD WEST l Houses upperclassmen l A four-story building consisting of double occupancy rooms l Open central atrium with winding stairwell linking all floors l Community bathroom located in each wing l Accommodates up to 162 residents l Room dimensions: 12’L x 12’W

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PEET HALL l Primarily for upperclassmen l A five-story building consisting of double occupancy rooms and three apartments l Oldest residence hall on campus l Community bathroom located on each floor l Accommodates up to 103 residents l Room dimensions: 18’L x 20’W

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LIVING ON CAMPUS

RESIDENCE HALL ROOM RATES

Living on campus allows you to be part of a vibrant and energetic campus community. All the conveniences on campus are within walking distance and hassle-free. Our residence halls give you the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus and its facilities.

They also give you space to study and relax as well as create lifelong friendships.

Room rates for each of the residence halls will vary according to amenities and proximity. While some halls will be designated primarily for first- or second-year students, upperclassmen will have the option of choosing their preferred residence hall based on rates and room availability. For more information about residence hall rates, go to www.gallaudet.edu/housing/room-rates.

APPLYING FOR HOUSING

EXEMPTIONS FROM ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FOR FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR STUDENTS

All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus.

First-year students who are under 21 years of age will be housed in Benson Hall. First-year students who are 21 or older will be housed in other residence halls pending availability. Second-year students will be primarily housed in the Living and Learning Residence Hall 6 (LLRH6).

All first- and second-year students are required to live on campus.

The Housing Operations Manager will review and decide on all exemption requests. The following conditions may be considered for exemption from the policy: l

For the entire period in question, the student will continue to live with his/her parents or court-appointed legal guardian(s) in the family home where the street address of the home is no more than 50 miles from the Gallaudet University main campus;

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At least nine credit units of the student’s course load are online courses;

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The student has already lived on campus for two complete academic years (four semesters) at Gallaudet University or at another accredited college or university;

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The student is married or in a domestic partnership. Students with plans to marry during the time they are required to live on campus will be required to live on campus up to the date of marriage on the marriage license;

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The student is the legal custodial parent or court-appointed custodial guardian of a minor child(en. Documentation must be provided showing that the minor children are living with the student; or

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The student is registered with the Office for Students With Disabilities (OSWD) as having a documented disability, approved

by OSWD, to verify the need for housing accommodations in the residence halls which the University is unable to provide. For more information about the housing accommodations process, email oswd@gallaudet.edu.

For more information about Benson Hall and LLRH6, please visit www.gallaudet.edu/housing, and go to “Housing”, then “Residence Halls”, and select either residence hall.

When you have submitted your Intent to Enroll form to Gallaudet University, you will be provided with your e-mail username and password along with your Bison ID. You can log onto www.gallaudet.edu/bison and go to Self-Service, where you will find Housing Application as one of the options under Residence Life.

You can also include your roommate preference in your Housing Application.

First-year students are matched based on their roommate preferences or their responses to our questions pertaining to personal attributes on the Housing Application. Both students who wish to room together must indicate their roommate preference on their Housing Application.

Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as soon as Housing Applications are received. On-campus housing is not guaranteed to enrolling students in the third year and above, although overflow housing, depending on space availability, may be available for those who send in the Housing Application at a later date.

For more information on the residency requirement, go to www.gallaudet.edu/housing/residency-requirement. The exemption process is described at www.gallaudet.edu/housing/residencyrequirement/exemptions.

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RESIDENCE HALL FURNISHINGS

Double-occupancy rooms in our residence halls are furnished with two beds, two chairs, two desks, two four-drawer chests, two nightstands, and two wardrobes or built-in closets. Our mattresses are extra-long twin (80 inches). Extra-extra long mattresses (86 inches) are available upon request. In residence halls with suites, each suite has a private bathroom. Suites in Clerc Hall have a living room area complete with sofa, love seat, TV stand, and cofee table.

All residence hall rooms are equipped with cable jacks, Ethernet data ports, and wireless Internet access. Common areas have televisions with more than 100 channels, as well as wireless Internet access.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

Each residence hall has laundry facilities, in addition to vending machines, for residents’ use. Washers and dryers are credit/debit card and coin-operated. Each load costs $1.50.

MARRIED HOUSING

Students who have spouses or domestic partners can apply for married housing. To be eligible for married housing, at least one spouse must currently be a full-time student. Proof of marriage or domestic partnership is required prior to residing in married housing. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted upon availability.

Apartments for married students are in all residence halls, depending on availability. The apartments are unfurnished and include one bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and dining area. The monthly occupancy fees for the apartments vary depending on the square footage and availability.

Prior to occupying an apartment, a $500 security deposit will be required up front. Monthly occupancy fees will be billed to the students’ accounts. Students who reside in the apartments will be exempt from the meal plans. Students can reside in married housing for up to fve years.

To apply for married housing, go to www.gallaudet.edu/housing/apartments.

FAMILY HOUSING AT KENDALL APARTMENTS

Students who have children can apply for family housing at Kendall Apartments. To be eligible for family housing, at least one parent in the family must be enrolled as a full-time student. For couples, proof of marriage, domestic partnership, or paternity is required prior to residing in Kendall Apartments. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted upon availability.

Kendall Apartments is a designated building for students with children. Kendall Apartments consists of a total of 18 apartments, two lobby areas, shared laundry room, bicycle rack area, and

designated parking spaces. The apartments are unfurnished and include two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and dining area. The maximum capacity for each apartment is fve people, including children.

Prior to occupying an apartment, a $500 security deposit will be required up front. Monthly occupancy fees will be billed to the students’ accounts. Students who reside in Kendall Apartments will be exempt from the meal plans. Students can reside in Kendall Apartments for up to fve years.

To apply for family housing, go to www.gallaudet.edu/housing/apartments.

SPECIAL HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS

If you feel that you have medical or disability reasons for having a single room, please contact the Ofce for Students With Disabilities (oswd@gallaudet.edu).

In order to qualify for special housing based on medical or disability reasons, you must frst apply for services from OSWD. They will determine your eligibility for special housing based on disability, medical documentation, and other considerations.

If you are already an OSWD student for academic purposes, this does not automatically qualify you for special housing as an accommodation. You will still need to contact OSWD and request special housing as an accommodation. When OSWD approves your request, they will notify Residence Life and Housing what type of housing accommodation(s) you need.

Please be aware that special housing, such as single rooms, will be provided pending availability.

RENTERS INSURANCE

If you want insurance coverage for the replacement of stolen or damaged items in your room, you may be able to use your parents’ insurance policy. If your parents do not have coverage, we recommend that you obtain insurance to protect your belongings.

National Student Services, Inc. (www.nssi.com) provides such service.

Operation Identifcation is a service provided by the Department of Public Safety to discourage the theft of student possessions while living in the residence halls. Valuables are engraved with an identifcation number that can be used by the Department of Public Safety or local police in the event of theft or loss.

STORAGE SPACE

The Ofce of Residence Life and Housing does not provide additional storage for luggage, bicycles, boxes, etc. If you need storage, contact a local storage company. All belongings must be removed from your room at the end of each academic year.

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RECOMMENDED HOUSING CHECKLIST Provided by the University in Most Residence Halls Twin Extra Long Mattress/Bed Frame

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Mirror

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Internet Access / WiFi

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Bed Shelf

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Desk/Chair

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AC/Heater

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Nightstand

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Flourescent Lighting

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Vacuum (at RA desk)

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Dresser

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Blinds

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Doorbell Light

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Wardrobe/Closet

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Cable TV outlet

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Bedding and Accessories

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Storage and Organization

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Hangers

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Mattress Pad and Protector

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Storage Crates Utility Bins

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Mattress Topper (Foam Topper or Fiber Bed)

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Underbed Storage

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Memo Board (for student’s door)

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Wall-safe Adhesive (3M) (for hanging posters/pictures)

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Flashlight/Batteries

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First Aid Kit, Sewing Kit, and Tool Kit

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Umbrella

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Twin Extra Long Sheets (suggest 2-3 sets)

Bed Pillow(s), Pillowcases and Pillow Protectors

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Comforter (Down Or Alternative)

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Blanket/Throw

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Alarm Clock

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Bath/Personal Care & Grooming

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Towels and Washcloths (suggest 2-3 sets)

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Bathrobe & Shower Shoes/Flip Flops

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Shower Caddy

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Scale

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Hair Dryer

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Flat/Curling Iron (With Auto Shut-Off )

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Electric Razor

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Laundry & Cleaning

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Laundry Bag/Basket

Desk Accessories

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Desk Lamp/Light Bulbs

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Desk Supplies/Calculator

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Lap Desk/Bed Desk

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Bulletin Board/Dry Erase Board

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Electronics and Audio

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Computer/Tablet/TV

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Surge Protectors/Power Strips

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Wall Adapters

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Extension Cords

Laundry Supplies

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Earbuds/Headphones

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Drying Rack

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Smartphone Chargers

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Iron w/Auto Shut Off/Steamer

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Kitchen Tools and Dining

Cleaning Supplies, Broom and Dust Pan

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Water Pitcher

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Hand Vacuum HEPA Filter

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Coffee Maker

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Wastebasket and Trash Bags

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Food Storage

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Plates, Bowls, and Eating Utensils

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Can/Bottle Opener

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Microwave

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Refrigerator (4.6 cubic ft. or less)

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Room Decor

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Area Rug/Throw Rugs

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Toss Pillows/Floor Cushions

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Picture Frames

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Odor Eliminator/Room Fragrance

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Fan

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Halogen Lamps

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Bed Risers

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Paint

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Flammable Liquids

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Heating/Open Coil Appliances

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Candle/Incense

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Pellet Guns

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Laser Pointers

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Space Heaters

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Tasers

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Weapons

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Toaster Oven/Toaster

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT APPLIANCES AM I ALLOWED TO BRING?

HOW CAN I GET MY POST OFFICE BOX?

Underwriters Laboratory (UL)-approved appliances that do not contain an open heating element are allowed. Microwaves are permitted. See page 12 for a list of prohibited items. This list is not exhaustive. When in doubt, please contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing.

You will get your post office box when you attend New Student Orientation. If you need to ship out some items before you arrive or share your address with your family and friends, you can do so by using the address 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Be sure to send mail to your attention until you get your post office box number at NSO.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE MY ROOMMATE? First, do not be quick to make judgments. We encourage you to try to work out issues with your roommate. If you are unable to work out a solution, contact your residence hall staff for alternatives.

A room change can be made only if space is available or a switch can be made. The roommate change period is the first week of each semester (fall and spring) and again during the first week of December for the spring semester.

CAN I BRING MY PET? Pets are not allowed on the premises of Gallaudet University, including the residence halls, with the exception of approved service and emotional support animals, and fish in a properly maintained aquarium no more than ten (10) gallons in size. The limit to the number of aquariums per room is one aquarium per resident.

Only fish are permitted.

CAN I BRING MY CAR? Yes, you can. Be sure to register your car at Department of Public Safety (DPS) and get a parking pass so you can park in designated areas on campus. The DPS office is located on the lower level of Carlin Hall.

CAN I STAY IN MY ROOM DURING BREAKS AT GALLAUDET? You can stay in your room at no charge during Thanksgiving and spring break. However, during winter break, when the residence halls close, there is a charge for late departure and early arrival if you wish to stay on campus. Please note that the university tends to close from December 24 to the first Monday of January. Only apartment and Faculty Row residents will be allowed to stay on campus during this time.

HOW DO I GET A SINGLE ROOM? Gallaudet permits service animals, defined as any dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Gallaudet also permits approved emotional support animals in the residence halls. If you plan to bring a service or emotional support animal to campus, please review the service animal policy at www.gallaudet.edu/administration/manual/ 108-service-animals.html. In particular, you must contact the Service Animal Evaluator 30 days prior to your arrival on campus to begin the approval process.

ARE RESIDENTS REQUIRED TO HAVE MEAL PLANS? Yes. All on-campus residents, except for those residing in apartments, are required to participate in a meal plan. You have a choice of five different meal plans. For more information, please contact Business and Support Services at 202-448-6969 or email sherri.necessary@gallaudet.edu.

There is a limited number of single rooms available on campus for students. If there are none available, you can be placed on the waiting list, and the Housing Operations Manager will contact you when a single room becomes available. To be placed on the waiting list, you can send an email to residence.life@gallaudet.edu. Also, take the time to review the room rates on our website at www.gallaudet. edu/housing.

HOW DO I GET EQUIPMENT FOR MY LOFT OR BUNK BED? After classes begin, information will be provided on how to obtain loft/bunk bed equipment from the staff on duty in each residence hall.

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DINING ON-CAMPUS DINING FACILITIES

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Agatha Hanson Plaza Dining Hall (main dining hall, also known as Bon Appétit Café) Marketplace Java Corner Rathskellar Kellogg Conference Hotel Bistro

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BON APPÉTIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Gallaudet’s food service program is managed by Bon Appétit Management Company—food service for a sustainable future.

OUR FOOD STANDARDS

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Menus are written based on seasonality and availability of regional fresh ingredients.

Whole foods are used as the foundation of a healthful diet. Meals center on abundant fresh produce, whole grains, and lean and/or plant-based proteins, prepared with minimal amounts of healthy, plant-derived fats.

Flavors are developed through skilled healthy cooking techniques, with the use of fresh herbs and authentic spices, not through unhealthy shortcuts of using fat, sugar, and salt.

Reasonable portion sizes are the rule and healthy menu items are a mainstream offering throughout our cafés.

Vegetables are prepared in small batches as close to serving time as possible.

Vegetarian options are plentiful at every meal.

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Stocks, soups, salsas, and sauces are made from scratch.

All salad dressings are made from scratch. Lower calorie dressings may be purchased as necessary.

Turkey and beef are roasted in-house daily for deli meat.

Cookies and muffins are baked fresh daily. Breads are baked fresh daily where possible.

Sourced in a socially responsible manner

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Ingredients containing artificial trans fats or MSG are not used in our kitchens.

Olive and canola oils are used for everyday salad dressings.

Specialty oils are used for other purposes (i.e. walnut oil or chili oil). Peanut oil is never used in the preparation of our food.

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Fruits and vegetables are grown locally, using sustainable and organic practices, whenever possible.

Pork comes from hog farms that don’t confine sows to gestation crates for their entire pregnancies.

Turkey and chicken are produced without the routine, nontherapeutic use of antibiotics Ground beef is from cattle raised on vegetarian feed and never given antibiotics or hormones. We use only solid muscle meat and fat.

Milk and yogurt are sourced from dairies not using artificial hormones.

Eggs are produced cage-free and certified by a credible animal welfare organization.

All seafood purchases, wild and farmed, follow the sustainability guidelines of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Seafood should be purchased fresh when available locally or frozen at the source to ensure quality, and never air-freighted.

TREATS FROM HOME PROGRAM

Can’t be there to celebrate your student’s birthday?

Maybe you just want to wish them luck on an exam or say you miss them. Whatever the sentiment, Bon Appétit would like to help you express it. The Treats From Home program is an easy and thoughtful way for you to show a student your encouragement and support. There are several package options: Birthday Wishes, Thinking of You!, Pizza Party, The Bakeshop, and Exam Cruncher.

For more information, go to gallaudet.cafebonappetit.com. To place your order, call 202-448-6913 (voice), 202-250-2548 (videophone), or email food.services@gallaudet.edu.

MEAL PLAN PROGRAM

Gallaudet University ofers a choice of fve meal plans to both students living on campus and of campus plus a Dining Dollars option for students living of campus. If you live on campus, you are required to sign up for a meal plan. See page 18 for more information about a board waiver. Students living of campus are not required to have a meal plan but may opt to sign up for one.

Should you live on campus and do not submit your selection, you will automatically be assigned the “190 plus $1050” meal plan. In addition to the change in assigned plan, be sure to add the word “plan” after “meal”.

CHOOSING YOUR PLAN BLOCK MEALS VS. DINING DOLLARS Block Meals are fxed numbers of meals that must be used up by the end of the semester. Unused Block Meals cannot be rolled over to the next semester. Dining Dollars is a dollar amount that is used the same as cash, that is deducted from a non-refundable paid balance and can be used at all fve dining facilities. Any remaining Dining Dollars balance will be carried over and do not expire. Meals at the Marketplace are based on a la carte pricing, and costs will be deducted accordingly. Students may also opt to use their Block Meals for lunch and dinner at the Rathskellar. You may use your Block Meals at the Plaza Dining Hall (Cafe Bon Appétit) and Rathskellar.

Read the meal plan options carefully and make your selection during Business Registration. Additional Dining Dollars must be purchased through your Bison account.

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS Read the meal plan options on page 16 carefully and make your selection during Business Registration. One block is equal to one meal. If you were to choose the 220-Block Meals plan, you would have 220 meals for the semester. The Plaza Dining Hall is an all-youcan-eat facility, all the time. You will swipe your ID to enter and will be charged one block. The Rathskellar ofers Block Meals for lunch and dinner. There are several menu options from which to choose, but it is one plate, not all-you-can-eat.

The 190-Block Meals plan is the most popular plan. If you are uncertain which meal plan to choose, contact Sherri Necessary at sherri.necessary@gallaudet.edu. She will work with you to select the best meal plan based on your eating habits. Block Meals plans can be upgraded at any time; just contact Ms. Necessary. The deadline for downgrading your plan is the last day of Business Registration, which is usually the Friday after classes start each semester.

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250-Block plus $50 Dining Dollars Approximately 15 block meals per week

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220-Block plus $50 Dining Dollars Approximately 13 block meals per week

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190-Block plus $150 Dining Dollars Approximately 12 block meals per week (Students who do not select a meal plan will be charged for this plan.)

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150-Block plus $150 Dining Dollars Approximately 10 block meals per week

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100-Block plus $125 Dining Dollars (minimum requirement for on-campus residents) Approximately 7 block meals per week

CARRYING OVER YOUR DINING DOLLAR BALANCE You may carry over any remaining Dining Dollar balance; they do not expire. Any unused block meals expire at the end of each semester. Students may use their block meals or Dining Dollars to treat visiting family members or friends, but must be present with their University ID to do so.

DINING FACILITIES ACCEPTING MEAL PLAN

Of-campus students may prefer the Dining Dollars only option, also called the Commuter Student Plan. Students may add to their balance through their Bison account. Dining Dollars, however, are non-refundable and may be carried over from semester to semester, they do not expire. Board fees do not include the winter break period between the fall and spring semesters, and the spring break period during the spring semester (usually in mid-March), and Commencement week. All students are responsible for their meals during these periods.

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The Gallaudet campus has several dining facilities where students can use their meal plan. Cafe Bon AppĂŠtit, also known as the Cafeteria or the Agatha Hanson Plaza Dining Hall, serves all-youcan-eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Marketplace in the Student Academic Center is open for breakfast and lunch, a la carte items only. The Rathskellar serves lunch and dinner, both block meals and a la carte items.

BOARD WAIVER In accordance with the Gallaudet University’s Residence Hall contract, all students who live on campus are required to participate in the Meal Plan. Occasionally, students living on campus may have a documented food-related medical condition that cannot be reasonably accommodated through the campus food service provider.

Board waivers are decided on a case-by-case basis. It is the responsibility of the student to provide Business and Support Services with a completed board waiver form and supporting documentation.

MORE INFORMATION To learn more, please visit the Food Services website at www.gallaudet.edu/food-services.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT TYPES OF CHOICES SHOULD I EXPECT IN A BON APPÉTIT CAFE? The oferings will vary somewhat from cafe to cafe. However, all Bon Appétit menus are driven by our passion for great food. A few examples of items you will always fnd in our cafés: l

An extensive salad bar, including fresh greens, twelve or more vegetables, beans, lean protein options, composed salads, crunchy toppings, and housemade salad dressings.

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A fresh deli bar featuring turkey and roast beef, slow-roasted in each kitchen, as well as a variety of other meats, cheeses, vegetables, condiments, spreads and breads.

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A selection of housemade soups, always including a vegetarian option.

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Two or more hot entrée options with tasty sides including whole grains and fresh vegetables.

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An exhibition area where chefs cook to order for you. The menu will vary from basic stir-fries to ethnic and regional favorites.

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Café also include an extensive grill, pizza and dessert menu, fresh fruits, beverages, and a wide range of condiments.

HOW WILL YOU HANDLE MY CONCERNS ABOUT A FOOD ALLERGY? Bon Appétit takes food allergies very seriously. We are careful to train our staf on food allergy awareness issues, but because of the complexities of food allergies, we prefer to work individually with you on your specifc dietary needs. Our on-site chef and/or manager will meet with you individually to develop a plan that may include special menu items, ingredient identifcation, special preparation, and communication to necessary staf to ensure that you can eat safely. You may also use our corporate registered dietitian as a resource for food allergies.

HOW DOES BON APPÉTIT ADDRESS RELIGIOUS DIETARY NEEDS? Bon Appetit ofers Kosher meals. Our Kosher program is included in our Circle of Responsibility, and does not difer from any other program or ofering we provide in quality, quantity, sustainability objectives, or food standards. We purchase specially prepared meals from Max’s Cafe and Catering in Silver Spring, Maryland, in accordance with Jewish dietary law. We invite you to speak to your onsite manager at any time about your needs.

I FOLLOW A SPECIFIC DIET FOR (LACTOSE INTOLERANCE, CELIAC DISEASE, DIABETES, ETC.) AND NEED TO BE ABLE TO STAY ON MY DIET. WILL THIS BE POSSIBLE IN THE BON APPÉTIT CAFÉ?

Bon Appétit recognizes that many of our students and guests have dietary restrictions or preferences. Our scratch-based cooking system means we have control over ingredients, allowing us to meet the needs of most special diets. We ofer robust vegan, vegetarian, and made without gluten programs, and have a rigorous protocol for handling various food allergens in line with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) recommendations for restaurants. We are also here to help you manage your diet on an individual basis. We invite you to speak to your on-site café manager at any time about your needs.

For further information and a board waiver request form please contact: Sherri Necessary Coordinator Auxiliary Services and Special Projects (202) 250-2406 (videophone) (202) 448-6969 (voice) food.services@gallaudet.edu Business and Support Services College Hall 314 (202) 250-2406 (videophone) (202) 448-6969 (voice) (202) 448-6966 (fax) You may also visit the Food Services website at www.gallaudet.edu/ food-services.

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800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 www.gallaudet.edu

Undergraduate Admissions Edward Miner Gallaudet Building (202) 250-2474 (videophone) (202) 651-5050 (voice) (800) 995-0550 (voice) (202) 651-5744 (fax) admissions@gallaudet.edu

Office of Residence Life and Housing Ely Center 132 (202) 250-2894 (videophone/voice) (202) 651-5757 (fax) residence.life@gallaudet.edu www.gallaudet.edu/housing

Graduate Admissions Kendall Hall (202) 250-2006 (videophone) (202) 651-5400 (voice) (202) 651-5295 (fax) graduate.school@gallaudet.edu

17118 | Information is accurate as of September 1, 2017 and is subject to change. Updates will be communicated electronically.

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