1. Living & Dining On-Campus
Things You Must Know
Before Move-In

2. Key Points to Remember
Assignment Information (where you will live) was sent to your UCI address
Check UCI address for information updates from Student Housing on a regular basis
Deadlines are important. Pay attention to them.
Student Housing web site ( is a good resource for information
If you don’t know or understand something, ask for help

3. Common Questions Can I change my room?
Can I move to another community?
If I don’t like it, can I move out in the middle of the year?

4. Common Questions What is NOT allowed?
Refer to “Move-In Guide” checklist on Student Housing web site
No Smoking
No alcohol if under age 21
No “illegal downloading” (i.e., “sharing” of copyright-protected materials such as movies, music, software, etc. over the Internet via per to peer networking)

5. Housing Payments Middle Earth and Mesa Court * October 15 * January 15
* April 15
Arroyo Vista and Campus Village
* Due monthly (15 of the month)
Camino del Sol
* Due monthly (1st of the month)

6. Housing Payments
Pay electronically (“ZOTAccount Online”) or in person at Central Cashier
* Mesa Court and Middle Earth
* Arroyo Vista
* Campus Village
Camino del Sol Leasing Office
Deferments
Ask for help before payment deadlines

7. Student Housing Staff Resident Advisors (RA’s) Programmers
Professional Staff
Adminstrative
Residence Life
Staff are always available to help…just ask

8. Safety & Well-Being
Doors lock automatically/remain locked at all times
Resident Advisors on duty evenings and weekends
Safety Education/Drills/Disaster Preparation
ZOT Alert
Undergraduate Housing General Policies

9. Safety & Well-Being (Cont.)
Safety and well-being …includes emotional and mental health
First year at college : both exciting and overwhelming at times:
Adjusting to a new environment and new culture
Academic demands /expectations
Relationship challenges
If you are feeling anxious or unsure in any way…
Resources:
Residence Life Staff
Counseling Center

10. Living with Others Respect & Responsibility Communication
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Communication
Guidelines to Living Together

11. Housing for 2nd Year 2 Year Housing Guarantee
Meet all deadlines
Must live on-campus entire 1st year
Process begins in Fall Quarter 2013
Information Sessions – October
Application Window - November

12. Hospitality & Dining Meal Plans Mandatory - Mesa Court & Middle Earth
100 Block
All-Access
Voluntary (“Anteater”) Meal Plans
Campus Village
Arroyo Vista
Camino del Sol
Off-campus residents

13. Hospitality & Dining $50 $75 All-Access 100 Meals Unlimited 100
Residence Hall
Residents
All-Access
100 Meals
Number of Meals
(or entries to the dining commons)
Unlimited
100
FlexDine Dollars
(declining balance dollars)
$50
$75
Number of Guest Meals
10 Meals per Quarter
10 Meals per Quarter

14. Hospitality & Dining Volunteer (“Anteater”) Meal Plans
Meals and Flex Dine Dollars available the entire academic year
EZ Payment option available for some plans
Variety of Options
All-Access + $50 FlexDine
165 Meals + $100 FlexDine
99 Meals + $225 FlexDine
75 Meals + $200 FlexDine
50 Meals + $150 FlexDine
25 Meals + $100 FlexDine
More info at:

15. Hospitality & Dining
Declining Balance Dollars (Flex Dine and “ZOT Bucks”)
Used at all dining locations (except the University Club, Café Expresso, and the Pub)
Unused FlexDine and ZOT Bucks “roll over” from quarter to quarter
Only ZOT Bucks can be used at the UCI Bookstore (“The Hill”)
Unused FlexDine dollars EXPIRE at the end of the academic year
Unused ZOT Bucks “roll over” to the next academic year

16. Hospitality & Dining Residential Dining Commons
Mesa Commons
Pippen
Brandywine
Buffet style service with several different menu stations/options
Late Night Dining
Online ordering (“convenience on the go”)
Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.) Express – located in Mesa & Pippen dining facilities

17. Hospitality & Dining Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
Executive Chefs at Mesa and Pippen commons welcome feedback from students
Menus and nutrition guides to gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan dining posted at
For questions about dietary issues, please

18. Hospitality & Dining Refer to www.ucidining.com for…
Purchasing ZOT Bucks and Meal Plans
Checking “real time” account balance for FlexDine dollars and ZOT Bucks
Menu and Nutritional Information
Dining News and Upcoming Events

19. Hospitality & Dining Common Questions
Can I “opt out” of the meal plan? (Mesa Court/Middle Earth residents)
Can I change my meal plan?
What if I run out of meals before the quarter ends?

20. QUESTIONS?? UCI Student Housing – (949) 824-6811
Web site:
Hospitality & Dining – (949)
Web site: