HAVE YOU HERD? Welcome!
Summer 2016
Move-In Day
On behalf of the Housing and Residence Life staff, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 welcome to Fall 2016! We are excited for your arrival in August. We are quite busy so far this summer preIf you have a conflict with this date, please conparing for another wonderful year. tact the Housing and Residence Life Office to Housing Contact Info Very soon, you will have the opportunity to take ad- apply for an earlier arrival. There will be an additional cost if approved for early arrival. Moving in vantage of living on campus for the upcoming 2016First Year Residence Halls 17 academic year. We know your experience with us during your scheduled move-in time will greatly be appreciated. You will receive arrival times Phone: 304-696-3362 will be a positive one! We are committed to making later this summer. There will be staff and volunyour stay a pleasant and successful experience! In the Fax: 304-696-3811 teers ready to assist students moving in this Aumeantime, please take this summer to contact your E-Mail: gust. firstyearhousing@marshall.edu roommate in order to discuss items each of you will be bringing and get to know each other.
Upper-Class Halls
Many of your other questions should be answered FY North and South Move-In Times Phone: 304-696-2570 within the information provided. Please feel free to Fax: 304-696-6161 Email: housing@marshall.edu contact us if there is anything we can do to assist you. 8:30a - 11:30a 11:30a - 2:00p 2:00p - 4:30p
See you August 16th!
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First Year Experience Our FYE is a collaboration between Housing and Residence Life and FY Halls that encompasses programs and activities that incorporate developing good study skills and habits, assistance with establishing a strong GPA, declaring a major, developing relationships with faculty and university staff, and having an overall positive college experience. The First Year Experience at Marshall University is intended and designed to be the cornerstone upon which each first-year students’ university & residential experience is built.
Important Numbers MUPD Student Health Counseling Tutoring Student Aid Registrar Bursar Bookstore Parking Career Development
304-696-4357 304-691-1106 304-696-3111 304-696-3169 304-696-3162 304-696-6410 304-696-6620 304-696-2461 304-696-6406 304-696-5810
Summer 2016 What Should I Bring?
Room Dimensions
Furnishings Twin Extra Long Mattress, Desk & Desk Chair, Dresser, Internet (Ethernet & Wireless), Cable TV outlet, Mini Window Blinds First Year Residence Halls Windows: 5 X 6 ft *Bring rod and curtain Closets: Each 40 inches *There are no doors on the closets Room Dimensions: 13’10’’ X 11’7’’ Twin Towers East Windows: 4’2” x 5’8” *Bring rod and curtain Room Dimensions: 12’ x 16 Buskirk Hall Windows: 4’9” x 6’ 8.5” Bring rod and curtain Room Dimensions: 14’ x 15’ 10”
Sallie Mae Renters Insurance Accidents happen, and you have more important things to think about then how to replace damaged or lost items while living in the halls. If your residence hall room contents are not covered under your family’s homeowners insurance you should consider securing renters insurance through Sallie Mae.
Residents should be mindful of what they choose to bring to the residence halls. We recommend that you contact your roommate before packing to coordinate who will bring what to avoid bringing the same items. Residents in First Year Residence Halls and Marshall Commons should also bring toilet paper and cleaning supplies for the bathroom; you are held responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of your suite. Please refer to our list for guidance. If you have more questions about what items are permissible, please contact us at 1-800-438-5391 or visit www.marshall.edu/housing
Converter box if your television is not equipped with QAM Tuner Shower Caddy Fan (For non A/C buildings) Decorations Lamps Clothes hangers Linens Power Strip with Surge Protector Shower Shoes or Flip Flops Entertainment (e.g. computer, tv) School supplies Bathrobe Microwave *ONLY ALLOWED IN THE FIRST YEAR RESIDENCE HALLS & MARSHALL COMMONS
What Not to Bring
Pets (Except fish) Extension Cords Multi-Outlet Plugs Weapons/ Darts (All kinds) Refrigerators over 2.5 amps Candles and Incense Cooking Appliances (Except popcorn poppers & coffee pots) Halogen Lights Microwaves Lofts
Residence Hall Guide The information contained in the Res Hall Guide is designed to provide important information regarding the University Housing program and the campus living experience, including residence hall policies and procedures, which are unique to Marshall. In addition, the expectations the University has for each member of the Marshall community are also provided in this handbook. The residence hall guide can be found on the Housing and Residence Life website.
Summer 2016 Care Packages and Linens The Office of Parent Programs and the Marshall University eFollett Bookstore have joined together to offer linens and care packages for your student. If you have signed up to live on campus for the Fall 2016 semester, you should receive a letter soon outlining these packages. A percentage of the proceeds will go towards the Residence Hall Association and Marshall University student scholarships. For more information you can go to the following websites Office of Parent Programs www.marshall.edu/ parents or speak with a representative at the Marshall University eFollett Bookstore for more information at www.marshall.edu/msc/mu_bookstore/mu_bookstore.html
Mailing Addresses for Residence Halls The US Postal Services delivers directly to Marshall’s residence halls. The residence halls handle all mail and packages received. If you are looking for mail from any other courier service (UPS, Fed EX etc.) other than the US Postal Services, please contact Marshall’s Receiving Department at 304-696-6678. Student mail should be addressed as follows: Buskirk Hall Buskirk Hall Room (#) Box (#) 1738 College Avenue Huntington, WV 25703
First Year North Freshman North Room (#) Box (#) 399 Thundering Herd Drive Huntington, WV 25703
First Year South Freshman South Room (#) Box (#) 415 Thundering Herd Drive Huntington, WV 25703
Gibson Hall Gibson Hall Room (#) Box (#) 523 18th Street Huntington, WV 25703
Haymaker Hall Haymaker Hall Room (#) Box (#) 520 17th Street Huntington, WV 25703
Holderby Hall Holderby Hall Room (#) Box (#) 1720 5th Avenue Huntington, WV 25703
Twin Towers East Twin Towers East Rm (#) Box (#) 1854 5th Avenue Huntington, WV 25703
Twin Towers West Twin Towers West Rm (#) Box (#) 1850 5th Avenue Huntington, WV 25703
Wellman Hall Wellman Hall Room (#) Box (#) 1710 6th Avenue Huntington, WV 25703
Willis Hall Willis Hall Room (#) Box (#) 1718 6th Avenue Huntington, WV 25703
Supportive Staff Academic Mentors (AM): Academic mentors are upper-class, undergraduate students who serve as role models in Twin Towers East, Marshall Commons, and Buskirk residence halls. Mentors are responsible for coordinating academic programming initiatives, assisting students in transitioning to the collegiate academic experience, and helping students in need become connected with campus academic support services. Assistant Residence Directors (ARD): Several communities have assistant residence directors who assist the RD in the overall management of the residence halls. ARDs, much like the RDs, receive extensive training and are available to assist students and provide a living environment conducive to your success. Faculty in Residence (FIR): Faculty-in-Residence(s) are full time Marshall faculty members who reside in the residence halls and offer the opportunity for residents to live with exciting, innovative faculty members, with the goal of enhancing personal and academic success outside the classroom. Faculty members serve as mentors, teachers, and leaders in the residential community. Your Faculty-in-Residence will lead programs, offer in-hall office hours, and provide many opportunities for you to build relationships in the Marshall community. Resident Advisors (RA): Every floor and community has several live-in resident advisors that serves as each resident’s primary contact and resource. RAs are upper class students that receive special training in communication, crisis response, student leadership, diversity, and community development. Residence Directors (RD): Every community has a live-in residence director. RDs have extensive experience in residence life and a master’s degree in a related field. Your RD supervises the overall operation of your residential community ensuring your residence hall activities support your academic success and development. Desk Coordinators (DC): Each residence hall has a front desk coordinated by a desk coordinator. DCs supervise the overall operation of the front desk and assist students with packages, mail, keys, and any questions you may have. Student Security (SS) and Desk Assistants (DA): The Student Security and Desk Assistant staff is comprised of students who assist in maintaining the front desk to ensure safety and security of the residence halls.
Summer 2016 Leadership Opportunities
Roommate Communication
Are you looking for a way to be involved? Become a member of the Hall Council (HC) in your building. Hall Council is a great way to get connected to the housing staff, meet others in your building, and gain leadership experience.
You will likely be spending a lot of time with your roommate, and they will be one of the first people you meet at Marshall. Take the time to discuss important issues about family, hobbies, academic interests, etc. Take some time and talk to your new roommate about what is important to you and what you both can do when there is a problem or conflict. Living together can be stressful and knowing how the other person operates means that you can resolve conflicts before they grow too large. If you have tried to communicate and sort through issues and it is simply not working, your residence hall staff is trained to work with students on these sorts of issues. With a little give and take, you can each adjust accordingly and make your environment comfortable.
You may ask yourself “What is HC?” HC is a student run organization that is composed of residents from each residence hall. Hall Councils objectives are to: Improve the residence hall environment Serve as a foundation for building campus leadership Plan fundraisers and inter or intra-hall activities for the residents of their buildings Positions you are eligible to run for: President, Vice President, Secretary, Representative, and Floor Representative.
Treasurer,
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HC interest meetings will be held during the first week of school. Talk to your RA or RD for more information.
Important Dates August 16, Tuesday-August 19, Friday Week of Welcome (WoW) Freshman Move in begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 16th (Information will be sent to you from the Orientation Office) August 22, Monday, 8 a.m. First Day of Classes
Entertainment It’s the digital age and with that we offer many different on the go options for our students to catch their favorite shows, movies, and stay caught up with current events with simple login. The perks of living on campus are endless and this is just one more perk we offer. While on the campus network you can log into the following and take study breaks when needed and have a good time with friends. Have access to over 100+ hit movies, documentaries, and tv shows for instant streaming on ResLife Cinema!
September 1, Monday Labor Day, University CLOSED November 19, Saturday, Noon Residence Halls Close (First Year Residence Halls remain open during break) November 21, Monday - November 26, Saturday Thanksgiving/Fall Break - Classes Dismissed November 27, Sunday, 9 a.m. Residence Halls Open November 28, Monday Classes Resume December 18, Sunday Noon Residence Halls Close (First Year Residence Halls remain open during break)
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