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Residential Life and Housing

Get all the information you need about residential life and housing at VCU in one convenient place. Download the RAM Guide app and access guides on move-in, Welcome Week, RAM CAMP, and more. Learn about staffing, safety, policies, amenities, mail services, leadership opportunities, and RHA. Don't miss RAM CAMP, the weeklong on-campus leadership experience for incoming freshmen. Make move-in day a breeze with our helpful tips and guidelines. Stay connected with VCU Residential Life and Housing.

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Residential Life and Housing

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  1. Residential Life and Housing

  2. Not a Dorm but a residence hall • NotDorm • but Residence Hall

  3. Website

  4. Help Center

  5. Download the RAM Guide App

  6. What is RAM Guide • Be sure to download the following guides within RAM GUIDE: • VCU Move-In • VCU Welcome Week • VCU RAM CAMP • VCU Insider

  7. Staffing Housing Staff • Resident Assistant (RA), upper class student that lives on the floor • Assistant Hall Director (AHD), graduate assistant earning a masters degree, who live in the residence halls • Hall Director (HD), masters-level professional who live in the residence halls • Hall Staff (maintenance, housekeeping, administrative staff)

  8. Safety in the Residence Halls • Information Desks are staffed 24 hours/day • Single entrance to all residence halls • Card Access • Guest Policy • Health and Safety Inspections • Smoke Detectors/Fire system • Text Alerts: alert.vcu.edu/signup

  9. Housing Policies Residence Hall Polices • Student Code of Conduct • Guide to Residential Living

  10. Partnering For Success • Roommates • Friend vs. Random Assignment? • Roommate Agreements • Healthy Communication is key • When your student is • experiencing conflict: • Remember, it’s normal! • Encourage them to reach out to the RA, AHD or HD for assistance

  11. Amenities Amenities • Furnished Rooms • Resident Community Space • Inclusive Laundry • Wi-Fi and Ethernet • ResLife Cinema

  12. Streaming TV Rhoads, Brandt, Johnson, Honors & GRC 3 TV Service: Watch IPTV on computer or mobile device, or on TV via a student-provided Roku device, Apple TV, or smart TV connected to the wireless network. GRC Only TV Service: Watch cable TV with no additional equipment required, via a student-provided coax cable. All Halls Apple TV, Rokus (any model) are allowed on the wireless network.

  13. Mail/Packages • Mail is delivered to each Mail & Package Center by USPS and processed by RLH staff • Mail/packages must be addressed properly for timely delivery • Packages are delivered to each Mail & Package Center on campus • Brandt/Rhoads • GRC/GRC3 • 207 N. Laurel Street • Questions or concerns: please refer to Reshallmail@vcu.edu or https://housing.vcu.edu/footerb/mail/

  14. Res Hall Mailing Addresses Student’s Full Name Room #, Brandt Hall 710 W. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23220-4101 Student’s Full Name Room #, Gladding Residence Center 711 W. Main Street Richmond, VA 23220-5508 Student’s Full Name Room #, Rhoads Hall 710 W. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23220-4101 Brandt, Gladding Residence Center, GRC3, & Rhoads Packages and mail are delivered directly to each hall.

  15. Res Hall Mailing Addresses-cont Res Hall Mailing Addresses Student’s Full NameRoom #, Honors College207 N. Laurel StreetRichmond, VA 23220-4126 Student’s Full NameRoom #, West Grace South207 N. Laurel StreetRichmond, VA 23220-4126 Student’s Full Name Room #, Johnson Hall 207 N. Laurel Street Richmond, VA 23220-4126 Johnson, Honors, West Grace South Packages and mail are delivered to the Residence Hall Package Center on campus.

  16. Renter’s Insurance Renter’s Insurance • Check to see if your student is covered by your insurance policy.

  17. Leadership Opportunities • Community Council • Residence Hall Association (RHA) • National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)

  18. Residence Hall Association RHA serves as a communication line for residential students to meet other residents from the various residence halls on campus, as well as across the state and nation. It is a way for students to become actively involved in the residential community, develop leadership skills, communicate ideas, voice the opinions and concerns of their respective halls, and make sure that students have a voice on the policies and issues that affect them. • Opportunities to Take Advantage of • & Give Back to RHA • Micro-Fridge • Linens • Welcome Care Packages

  19. RAM CAMP RAM CAMP 2019 RAM CAMP is an immersive weeklong on-campus leadership experience that connects incoming freshmen to VCU traditions, campus resources and fellow Rams! • Important Dates • Application is now open • Priority deadline: July 5 • Final deadline: Aug. 1 • Ram Camp Move-In: Aug. 11

  20. Residence Hall Move-in Saturday, Aug. 17 • What to expect… • Color Code Signage for each building • Unloading Zones for drop off and move vehicle to long term parking deck • Elevators • Wait times • Line Expectations • Early arrival requests

  21. Residence Hall Move-in-cont Residence Hall Move-in Saturday, Aug. 17 • Do’s • Label your belongings • One vehicle per resident • Bring a cart/dolly • Be prepared to be outside (sunscreen, comfy shoes, clothing to move-in) • Limit the number of guests you bring—Consider inviting them after moved in • Don'ts • NO trailers or U-Hauls • NO pets • (unless service animal or approved comfort animal) • NO outside furniture/mattresses

  22. housing.vcu.eduvcuhousing@vcu.edu804-828-7666Facebook: VCU Residential Life and HousingTwitter: @VCU_HousingInstagram: vcuhousing Contact

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