Dining Services, Housing & Residence Life Overview Residence Hall Options Living-Learning & Theme Communities The FULL Eastern Experience Campus 3S Dining Locations Meal Plan Overview Nutritional Commitment Employment Benefits of Living On-Campus

12 Residence Halls & 3 Apartment Communities First year students have 10 options, and all include programming specific to a first year’s adjustment to college. All 10 first year options are fully staffed with: ACD (Area Complex Director, Professional Staff Member) GHD (Graduate Hall Director, Graduate Student) RA (Resident Advisor, Undergraduate Student) 2 for each floor in first year areas We have more than 100 RAs spread over 12 Residence Halls: Nearly 300 programs every month on campus! Living on campus is required for all first year students, unless they are commuting from their primary guardian’s permanent address within a 50 mile radius of campus. Housing & Residence Life:

11 Dining locations & 1 all-you-care-to-eat facility 11 chefs on our culinary team More than 200 years of combined culinary experience Allergen safe kitchens to meet a student’s dietary needs Dining available 7 days a week Facilities open as early as 7am and remain open as late as 2am Dining Services:

First year resident options: Putnam & Phelps first year only Walton & Sellers first year & upperclassmen Wise first year & upperclassmen The Towers (Pittman, Hoyt & Hill) first year & upperclassmen Downing and Best Honors students Best also for H.S. GPA of 3.3 or higher Housing Options:

Upperclassmen options: Buell Hall The Village All Apartments Housing Options:

Want more from your Housing & Residence Life experience?

Apply to be part of a Living-Learning & Theme Community! Arts Appreciation – Walton Hall Graduate Cluster – Munson Apartments Honors Community – Best & Downing Halls International Community – The Village Marching Band Community – Wise Hall Over 21 Floors – Hill & Hoyt Halls Pre-Professional Community – Hill Hall ROTC Community – Pittman Hall SPECTRUM Community – Hoyt Hall Substance-Free Community – Hill & Sellers Halls Sustainability Community – Wise Hall Transfer Floor – Pittman Hall

Included in your FULL Eastern Experience: All utilities Electricity, water, heat, cable & enhanced WiFi Convenience! Close to your classes, friends, the Rec/IM, Halle Library, Student Center & more than 11 Dining locations Exclusive programs In your hall, on-campus & leadership opportunities Meal Plans Leave the planning, shopping, cooking & dishes to us A 3S Campus! S afety S ervice S upport

11 Dining locations All-You-Care-to-Eat Facility o The Commons Food Courts o Student Center o Eastern Eateries o CrossRoads Eagle Cafes o Seven locations (in academic buildings) Convenience Stores o Lobby Student Center o CrossRoads o Eastern Eateries Dining Services:

Residential Meal Plan Membership: Meal Plans Each provides a specific number of meal transfers per day and/or week on an ongoing basis throughout the semester. Purchasing these memberships provides a guarantee of nutritious food availability to students living in the residence halls no matter what the weather, nutritional needs or special dietary accommodations necessary. Platinum 18 3 meals per day Mon. – Fri. 2 meals on Sat. 1 meal on Sun. 2 Guest meals per semester. $75 Flex Dollars Gold 13 2 meals per day Mon. - Sat. 1 meal on Sun. 4 Guest meals per semester. $150 Flex Dollars Silver 8 8 meals per week to be used at any time 8 Guest meals per semester. $250 Flex Dollars

Commuter dining plans: Meal Plans Come discuss them with us at the Resource Fair.

What is a meal plan transfer? Dining FAQs: Designed to purchase combos (valued up to $7.35 for the 13/14 academic year pricing) Entrée, a side & a beverage Entrance price to The Commons What are Flex Dollars? Like a debit card for Dining Services locations Lump sum for an entire semester Designed to cover meal overages and snacks

Dining Services Commitment to Student Needs: Chefs in every unit 4-8 specialty dinners or events each month Food Allergy and Intolerance Program Vegan & Vegetarian options at every location

Employment Opportunities: Dining Services / Housing & Residence Life is the largest student employer on campus! (Work study not required) Housing & Residence Life Positions are open to any student living on campus: Office Assistant Night Watch Social Media Assistant Dining Services Positions are open to any student: Cooks/Line Servers Pizza, Salad and Sandwich Makers Supervisors/Managers Cashiers Catering Baristas

Benefits of Living On-Campus Students who live on-campus are more likely to: Have higher GPAs Be involved with campus programs Connect with professors and classmates Stay enrolled Be more satisfied with their overall college experience Have access to on-campus dining options Fulfill Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) credit

Sign up to Live the FULL Eastern Experience Today! Complete the Housing & Dining contract online at: emich.edu/housing A pre-payment of $200 is required to reserve a room First year students can find a roommate through our online match program

Stay Connected to Us. Facebook facebook.com/emichdiningfacebook.com/EMUHousingandResidenceLife Twitter twitter.com/emichdiningtwitter.com/emuhousing Online emich.edu/dining emich.edu/housing Please come visit us at the Resource Fair for handouts & answers to your questions! * Check out our Parent page on the Housing & Residence Life website.