Week Three

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING

The application deadline for the 2023-2024 RA search has been extended to 5 p.m. on Monday, January 23. If you want a chance to help students make the most of their college experience, apply to be a part of the HRL team! See below for more information.

VACANCY CLEANING

If you live in an apartment or residence hall that has a vacant bedroom, custodial staff will be cleaning the space to make it ready should HRL choose to move someone into the space. See below for more information about vacant spaces in Housing.

MARCH ROOM SELECTION

How important is it to you to get the space you WANT for 2023-2024? If you do not want our staff assigning you to whatever available space is left after June room selection, then complete the Housing contract now to participate in March room selection. See below for more information.

HRL POLICIES

HRL POLICY REFRESHER

With the start of a new semester, it is time to refresh your memory regarding important housing policies.

Guest Policy

Review the policy to be informed and avoid any violations.

Vacancy Inspections

Housing and Residence Life may move or reassign students as needed. When there is a vacancy in an apartment or residence hall, students must keep the vacant space clean in order for another student to move in. Any vacancy not kept clean will be cleaned by custodial staff and a cleaning fee may be added to residents' accounts. Housing and Residence Life staff will inspect vacancies on a monthly basis to ensure the space is ready and make every attempt to give residents 24 hours’ notice before a roommate or suitemate moves in. 

FACILITIES INFORMATION

HOW TO USE A GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Always turn the water on before engaging the disposal. If there is an odor coming from the disposal, turn on the water then turn on the disposal and add one cup of ice and one-half cup of vinegar.

Do not put the following items down the disposal. It will become clogged and require maintenance to repair it. Residents may be charged for damages and repairs from misuse of the garbage disposal. 

• Dry or cooked pasta
• Dry or cooked rice
• Fibrous or stringy fruits and vegetables such as asparagus, celery, banana peels, corn husks and rhubarb
• Bones
• Nuts or seeds
• Potato peels
• Egg shells
• Coffee grounds
• Grease
• Onion layers
• Non-food materials
• Aquarium rocks

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH

Shattered Dreams: Sex Trafficking in America

Tuesday, January 24

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Mitchell Auditorium

Film screening and panel discussion with local experts.

More information

EVENTS

Check out the HRL website to see a list of upcoming events.

SATURDAY DRAG BRUNCH

Enjoy brunch and a show!

Saturday, January 28

12:30-2:30 p.m.

Carter Hall D

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THUNDERBOLTS COLLEGE NIGHT

Friday, February 10

7 p.m.

Ford Center

Get your voucher at the RFWC front desk.

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2023-2024 RA SEARCH

HRL is now hiring Resident Assistants for 2023-2024. RAs help new students adjust to college life and support continuing students in staying connected to campus.



Benefits:

• Meet new people
• Acquire transferrable skills
• Private bedroom with bathroom
• Meal plan

Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, January 23.

2023-2024 HOUSING APPLICATION

The housing application for next academic year is available on the Housing Portal. Current residents who have a completed application will be able to choose their space during March room selection. If you don't participate in March room selection, you will not get to choose your space until June after new students. Don't risk not getting the space you want for next year and apply now!

Offerings for 2023-2024

• Housing rates have been reduced from last year for all room types.
• More two person/two bedroom apartments available for next year (designated and buyout options - designated have full size bed and buyout has two twin beds).
• $400 off fall and spring semester for two person/two bedroom apartments (must apply and pay $250 by March 3).
• New Animal Friendly policy with designated buildings. More information to be announced at a later date.
• Gender inclusive housing options available.
• Summer housing with no summer class enrollment requirement; must live on campus spring 2023 and be enrolled fall 2023.

Learn more Housing Renewal

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS

Check out these links for more information about winter weather preparedness.

Winter Car Care

Winter Weather

USI Emergency Information

Ready.gov