RESIDENCE LIFE Parent / Family Association Webinar August 9, 2016 OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE | MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

James Tobin – Assistant Director of Residence Life Katie Wire – Hapner Assistant Resident Director Residence Life Presenters

Dates Move-In Day Checking In What to Bring Break Housing Temp Housing Questions Residence Life Overview

Webinar Details -Questions will be answered throughout -Feel free to type any additional questions into the chat window on your computer screen -For any additional questions or concerns that you have at the end of the webinar that aren’t answered, please contact Residence Life (406) Residence Life

Wednesday, August 24 th – Check-In times are pre-assigned – Welcome Back BBQ at 5:30pm Thursday, August 25 th – Breakfast is first meal in Food Service Thursday/Friday, August 25 th – 26 th – Catapalooza Thursday, August 25 th – Target 9:30pm Friday, August 26 th – Movie On The Wall (Inside 8pm Saturday, August 27 th – SUBtacular (1-4pm) – The M Photo (6:30pm) – Legend of the Bobcat (7:30-11pm) Residence Life Opening Events and Activities

Sunday, August 28 th – First Floor Meetings (Mandatory) Monday, August 29 th – First Day of Class – Ask Me Tent (8-2pm) Tuesday, August 30 th – Fitness Center Amazing Race (TBD) Thursday, September 1 st – Convocation (7:30pm) Saturday, September 10 – Cat Kick-Off Tailgate (TBD) Residence Life Opening Events and Activities

Frequently Asked Questions “Are opposite gender visitors allowed in single-gender buildings?” – Yes as long as they check-in at the desk and are escorted by the resident they are visiting – Visitors after 10pm must be checked in and have a check-in slip from the front desk – All visitors checking into a residence hall must have a photo ID at time of check-in Residence Life

Students will receive a specific check in time from the 5 defined move in periods from 8:00am to 3:30pm – s went out at the end of July to those who have room assignments. The rest of the assignments will go out in the next week. Move in time assignments will be created to minimize the impact on infrastructure bottlenecks such as elevators. Please check in at your assigned time to ensure you have enough time to get settled before new student orientation and moving in is a great experience for everyone. Students will need – CatCard or the pre-assigned barcode image that will be ed to them at the end of July. – Printed out parking timestamp that was attached to Students will not be able to request a specific check in time. If a students need to move in early, a request should be submitted to Residence Life for review at or The Welcome session for August Orientation has been moved to the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse that will start later in the afternoon Residence Life Move-In Day When to move-in

CatCard or Barcode Parking Timestamp Handcart – If you have one Extra tools – Electric drill – Screwdriver Patience and a smile! Residence Life Move-In Day What to bring

Student begins check-in process at the hall front desk/lobby which should take less than 5 minutes Drop off personal belongings along curb and move car to parking lot – 30-minute maximum to park and unload Want to move a lot of students, families, and their cars through in a short amount of time. Begin moving belongings into residence hall Residence Life Checking In to Residence Halls Where to go

Frequently Asked Questions “My student needs to move in before the 24 th because they are attending a special program, what is the process?” – All students moving in as part of a program that happens early, can move-in before the 24 th, just contact Residence Life Office – All requests to move-in before the 24 th are reviewed and either approved or denied – When in doubt, contact our office for confirmation “Who do we contact if we believe our son may be in danger?” – If immediate danger contact University Police at – Contact Residence Life at or your students hall front desk (contact info on Residence Life website) Residence Life

What to bring! Shower caddy/basket Shower shoes Alarm clock Desk lamp Microwave Television Power strip Linens (sheets and towels) Laundry Basket Laundry Detergent Individual Safe/Lockbox Water bottle Posters 3M Strips Computer Fan Storage Boxes Coffee Pot Carpet/Flooring – Floor is tile Movies/Books Desk Organizer Items from Home Residence Life

What NOT to bring! Candles Dartboards George Foreman Grills Halogen Lamps Lava Lamps Space Heaters Toaster Ovens Incense Residence Life PLEASE NOTE: Limited student storage in the rooms and within the halls

Frequently Asked Questions “How do I find out the dimensions of my room and how much I can bring?” – General dimensions of rooms for most buildings can be found on Residence Life website – For specific information, please the Residence Life Office at for additional information and – We may not be able to be exact just based on diverse options and room sizes Residence Life

Frequently Asked Questions “What sort of storage is available for skis, bikes, etc.?” – Hapner and Yellowstone have dedicated ski/snowboard lockers – available on a first-come first-serve basis – Some buildings have limited floor storage that can be inquired about when students arrive – Many students arrange their room, closet space, and personal belongings to store items in their room throughout the year Residence Life

Thanksgiving Break – Halls Close – Wednesday, November Noon – Halls Open – Sunday, November Noon Winter Break – Halls Close – Saturday, December 3pm – Halls Open – Sunday, January Noon Spring Break – Halls Close – Saturday, March Noon – Halls Open – Sunday, March Noon End of Spring Semester – Halls Close – Saturday, May 3pm Residence Life Break Housing Dates

Students must sign-up through online system to stay for breaks Break housing charges are roughly: – Thanksgiving - $40.00 – Winter Break - $ – Spring Break - $80.00 Students don’t need to move all of their personal belongings out of their room when the halls close Food Service is closed during breaks so no meals will be offered Residence Life Break Housing Details

With every cancellation we receive, we are immediately filling it with students in temp housing Residence Life will contact the student via phone and when assigned to a permanent spot Critically evaluate personal items necessary during temp housing Don’t unpack everything when you arrive, most students will be assigned to a permanent space by Tuesday, August 30 8am. Furniture and limited storage will be provided to temp housing students until their permanent assignment is available. Residence Life Short-Term Housing What to expect

Residence Life Office Hedges Complex 8-5pm (MST) Monday-Friday Residence Life Questions or Concerns Contact Info