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LIVING AND EATING LIKE A TERP Department of Resident Life 1102 Annapolis Hall Phone: (301) 314-2100 Email: [email protected] Web: www.reslife.umd.edu Connect With Us: facebook.com/UMDreslife @UMDreslife STEP BROCHURE OUR WEBSITE FALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION Move-in Timeline Wednesday, August 28 &Thursday, August 29 • All first-year students move in • Exact date determined by final room assignment Tips and Helpful Hints • Bring your own hand truck or dolly • Assemble your ultimate move-in team FALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION Each person in the room has: • Regular Standard Twin Bed • Desk • Desk Chair • Chest-of-Drawers • Closet Space • Data jack • One phone jack per room (in Quads there are two). • One cable jack (basic cable) • Blinds • All residence halls have wireless internet and wired Ethernet connections FALL MOVE-IN INFORMATION What To Bring What Not To Bring Personal Electronics (computer, TV) × Lofts Toiletries × Candles or Incense Towels, sheets, bedding × Hotplates Laundry needs, under the bed storage × Halogen Lamps Items for decoration (posters, curtains) Landline phone Small refrigerator (3.6 cubic foot max) Window fan Carpet or rug × Microwaves × Air-Conditioners & Space Heaters × Pets × Weapons or anything resembling a weapon (including pellet and air soft guns) ROOM ASSIGNMENTS • Room Assignments will be made available beginning Friday, July 19 at 8:30am • Go to www.reslife.umd.edu • Click on “Log In” Link in upper left hand corner of website and log in to receive room assignment and roommate information • Rooms are assigned in the order students’ housing agreements are received • Students in Living-Learning Programs assigned with their program unless otherwise requested • Roommate requests--all students should e-mail [email protected] by 6/30 for best consideration (requests are not guaranteed). • Contact the Assignments Office for questions and concerns regarding room assignments ROOMMATES • Your student will have one, two, or three roommates, depending on their particular assignment • Encourage your student to contact their roommates before arrival • There will also be opportunities for roommates to learn more about each other during opening • First Floor Meeting • Fall Welcome activities • Community Living Agreements • The best way to have a good roommate is to be a good roommate-communicate, be flexible, and negotiate. • Encourage your student to talk about issues with their roommates before they come up COMMUNITY LIVING PRINCIPLES • BE SAFE • BE CIVIL • BE COOPERATIVE • BE INVOLVED SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS What We Provide What We Expect • Entrance doors locked 24/7 • Lock your door when you sleep or leave your room • Triple barrier access card/key system • Call boxes outside halls • 24-hour service desks • Staff on-call 24/7 • Shuttle-UM buses, vans • Carry keys with you at all times • Don’t let in people you do not know • Make sure doors close behind you; do not prop doors open • Don’t leave guests alone by themselves • Report suspicious persons or activity to police SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS Know the Rules! • There is NO smoking on campus. • Alcohol Policy: You must be 21 to possess or drink alcoholic beverages in your own room, and you cannot provide alcohol to persons who are underage. • Illegal drug use or possession (including marijuana) may result in loss of housing and suspension from the University. Know how to help a friend in need! We encourage students to seek assistance if they are worried about a friend who has been drinking or using illegal drugs! The University has a policy which provides relief from disciplinary action if a student under the influence of alcohol or drugs calls for medical assistance for a friend, or for himself/herself. FALL WELCOME – AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 2 • Special activities and events planned for new residents! • Welcome Meetings • New Student Welcome • Social Events, Entertainment • Parent and Family Welcome Receptions • August 28 and 29, Riggs Alumni Center QUESTIONS? CONTACT INFORMATION Department of Resident Life Dining Services 1102 Annapolis Hall Phone: (301) 314-2100 Email: [email protected] Web: www.reslife.umd.edu 1109 South Campus Dining Hall Phone: (301) 314-8068/8069 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dining.umd.edu Connect With Us: facebook.com/UMDreslife facebook.com/UMDdining @UMDreslife #UMDMoveIn @UMDdining THANK YOU!