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LIVING AND EATING LIKE A TERP

LIVING AND EATING LIKE A TERP. Department of Resident Life 1102 Annapolis Hall Phone : (301) 314-2100 Email: reslife@umd.edu Web: www.reslife.umd.edu Connect With Us:. f acebook.com/ UMDreslif e. @ UMDreslife. Step Brochure. Our WEbsite. Fall Move-in Information.

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LIVING AND EATING LIKE A TERP

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  1. LIVING AND EATING LIKE A TERP Department of Resident Life 1102 Annapolis Hall Phone: (301) 314-2100 Email: reslife@umd.edu Web: www.reslife.umd.edu Connect With Us: facebook.com/UMDreslife @UMDreslife

  2. Step Brochure

  3. Our WEbsite

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Fall Move-in Information What Not To Bring • Lofts • Candles or Incense • Hotplates • Halogen Lamps • Microwaves • Air-Conditioners & Space Heaters • Pets • Weapons or anything resembling a weapon (including pellet and air soft guns) What To Bring • Personal Electronics (computer, TV) • Toiletries • Towels, sheets, bedding • Laundry needs, under the bed storage • Items for decoration (posters, curtains) • Landline phone • Small refrigerator (3.6 cubic foot max) • Window fan • Carpet or rug

  7. 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 reslife@umd.eduby 6/30 for best consideration (requests are not guaranteed). • Contact the Assignments Office for questions and concerns regarding room assignments

  8. 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

  9. COMMUNITY LIVING PRINCIPLES BE SAFE BE CIVIL BE COOPERATIVE BE INVOLVED

  10. SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLs What We Expect • Lock your door when you sleep or leave your room • 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 What We Provide • Entrance doors locked 24/7 • Triple barrier access card/key system • Call boxes outside halls • 24-hour service desks • Staff on-call 24/7 • Shuttle-UM buses, vans

  11. SAFETY IN THE RESIDENCE HALLs Know the Rules! • There is NOsmoking 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.

  12. 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

  13. Questions?

  14. Contact information Department of Resident Life 1102 Annapolis Hall Phone: (301) 314-2100 Email: reslife@umd.edu Web: www.reslife.umd.edu Connect With Us: Dining Services 1109 South Campus Dining Hall Phone: (301) 314-8068/8069 Email: diningplan@umd.edu Web: www.dining.umd.edu facebook.com/UMDreslife @UMDreslife #UMDMoveIn facebook.com/UMDdining @UMDdining

  15. Thank you!

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