What's Up: Summer 2008 - Brought to you by the Office of Campus Programs and Organizations

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Residential Life

The Office of Residential Life is looking forward to the opening of the 2008-09 academic year. Please be reminded residence halls open to first-year and transfer students on Friday, August 22 with check-in from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., unless you are a participant in SOAR 5. SOAR 5 students move in on Thursday August 21 Directions for checking in can be found on the previous page under "Arrival On Campus-Returning Students". Residence halls open for returning students on Saturday, August 23 and check-in will continue on Sunday, August 24. Returning students may obtain keys from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both days.

*Arrival prior to the above scheduled hall openings must be pre-approved and scheduled through the appropriate coach or College staff member coordinating the campus related activity which requires students to return early.

Students sitting outside the Mae Apartments The entire staff eagerly awaits the return of our students for the 2008-09 academic year. We look forward to working with you in making sure that your residence hall experience serves to enhance your academic experience.

Residence Hall Living Things to Remember

The average size of residence hall rooms is approximately 11' x 14' (rooms vary in size and shape). Refer to the Residential Life webpage for more information regarding room size. Each double room is equipped with two beds, two desks & chairs, closets, chest of drawers, and mini blinds. All college provided furniture must remain in the student's room for the duration of the academic year.

Mattresses are 80 inches long, so fitted sheets must be extra long to insure proper fit. The use of nails, double-sided foam tape, or anything that would produce holes or cause damage to the room are not permitted.

Seaton Hall Lofts are only permitted in fraternities and must conform to the loft policy and an agreement must be submitted to the Residential Life Office. Loft guidelines and agreement forms are available in the Office of Residential Life. Agreement forms must be turned in prior to assembling the loft.

Due to the intense heat generated by halogen light bulbs, HALOGEN lamps are NOT permitted in any student residence.

Important Dates

Aug 22 - Residences open for first-year and transfer students- 8:00 a.m.
Aug 23 – Residences open for returning students- 9:00 a.m.
Oct 13-14 - Fall Break, Residence halls are open, no classes
Nov 26- Thanksgiving Break, Residences close - 10:00 a.m.
Nov 30 - Residences open - Noon.
Dec 12 - Semester Break, Residences Close - 7:00 p.m.
Jan 18 - Residences open - Noon.
Mar 6 - Spring Break, Residences close - 7:00 p.m.
Mar 15 - Residences open - 10:00 a.m.
May 6 - Residences close - 9:00 p.m., for underclass students.
May 9 - Commencement, Residences close - 6:00 p.m., for seniors.

If you have further questions, please call the Office of Residential Life at (517) 629-0224.

Residence Hall Living Packing Check List

__ Insurance Information View of the street
__ Copy of Birth Certificate
__ Social Security Card
__ Driver's License
__ Medical Information

Room Necessities
__ backpack/totebag
__ lamp (NO HALOGEN LAMPS)
__ fan
__ wastebasket
__ power strips with circuit breaker
__ alarm clock
__ throw rug/carpet
__ desk supplies
__ dictionary/thesaurus
__ kitchen supplies
__ dish soap/towel Lightpost

Laundry Supplies
__ iron
__ basket/bag
__ detergent
__ fabric softener
__ dryer sheets
__ quarters - $1.00 wash/$1.00 dry

Personal Care Items
__ shower bucket/shower shoes
__ hair care products
__ toothbrush/tooth paste
__ razor/shaving cream
__ deodorant
__ soap/soap box
__ thermometer
__ first aid kit
__ facial tissue
__ medication
__ extra glasses/contacts
__ vaporizer
__ heating pad Seaton Entry

Bedding & Linen
__ pillow/pillowcase
__ extra long sheets (80 inches)
__ blankets
__ comforter/bedspread
__ towels
__ washcloths

Clothing
__ shirts/blouses
__ pants/slacks
__ skirts/dresses
__ sports jacket(s)
__ jeans
__ shorts
__ underclothing
__ pajamas/bathrobe
__ shoes/slippers
__ warm coat
__ lightweight jacket
__ raincoat

ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME

Pets other than FISH
Halogen Lamps
Sunlamps
Hot plates
Toaster ovens
Extension Cords
Space Heaters
Microwaves exceeding 600 watts
All non-UL approved appliances
Refrigerators exceeding 3.5 cubic ft
Air Conditioner
Candles & Incense
Water Beds
Nails, Screws & Paint intended for your room wall or doors
Weapons

The Office of Residence Life: 517/629-0224

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