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Frequently Asked Questions

Question

When is move-in?  

When is move-out? 

Do I have to go home on breaks? 

What if I want to change my room or roommate? 

Can I contract for a single room? 

How big will my room be? 

What will my room look like and what will be in it? 

Can I bring a computer with me? 

What if I don't have a computer? 

Do the rooms have phones?

Is cable television provided?

What should I bring for my room? 

What should I leave at home?

What are the specific rules and regulations for the residence halls?

Where is the dining hall? 

Can I bring a refrigerator for my room?

Can I bring a microwave for my room?

What are guest hours for the residence hall? 

What is it like having a community bathroom? 

What amenities are included in residence hall living? 

Can I hang things on my wall or door? 

What is the pet policy? 

What are quiet hours and courtesy hours?

Where can I do my laundry?




When is move-in?
Fall 2011 Move-in for all new students is Saturday, August 20th.  Returning students move in on Sunday and Monday, August 21st and 22nd.  
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When is move-out?
All CSM students must move-out by Friday May 18th, 2012 at Noon. If you are a graduating senior please contact the Director of Residence Life to make special arrangements if necessary. 

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Do I have to go home on breaks?
The Residence Halls remain open during Labor Day, Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Spring break, and Easter.

The hall is also open on a limited basis during Christmas. The residence halls are CLOSED over Christmas break 2010, beginning Saturday, December 18, 2010 at noon and re-opening Wed., January 5th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m, for returning students. The board plan ends at noon on the last day of exams and will resume for dinner the day before the first day of classes.

Students may request semester break housing and must contact the Director of Residence Life in order to stay on campus from December 18th to December 22nd at noon. Students will be charged a $20.00 break housing fee. Student may choose to return to the Residence Halls early from January 3rd at 1:00 p.m. to January 5th. Students will be charged a $10.00 break housing fee. 

Students who request semester break housing are not guaranteed approval to stay. The Director of Residence Life will take into consideration any disciplinary or community issues by the resident. Rooms for semester break may be available only on designated floors of the residence halls. Break housing will only be available to fall residents who are registered and made semester financial arrangements for spring semester by Wednesday, December 8th, 2010.

Note that Break housing does not include the period from Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 at noon, through Monday, January 3rd, 2011 at 1:00pm as college offices are closed and no residents may stay in the residence halls for security reasons during that time period. 

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What if I want to change my room or roommate?
Room Freezes are for the first two weeks of the Fall and Spring Semester to accommodate all new residents and assess the occupancy of the hall.

If a resident would like to request a room change during a semester, she must submit a room change form to the Director of Residence Life or the Assistant Resident Director for their hall. The forms will be available after classes begin. The Director of Residence Life and Assistant Resident Director will review this request and meet with all involved parties. If the Director of Residence Life approves the room change request, there will be a $25.00 room change fee required prior to any move during the semester.   The Director of Residence Life will only consider room change requests made AFTER the first 2 weeks of the semester. Depending on other circumstances, the residents request may not be granted, even if the room is available.

A resident wishing to move for the upcoming semester must submit a room change form to the Director of Residence Life or Assistant Resident Director for their building. However, the decision of the new space will be decided after classes begin in the Spring and the move will be after the two week freeze.  
 
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Can I contract for a single room?
Single room requests are honored according to a priority system which first gives preference to students by grade classification, (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, First-Year) and then by date of processed and deposit-paid contract receipt. Because of the increase in residence hall capacity 1st year students and 2nd year students live with roommates. The 3rd and 4th year students can contract singles. We also make every effort to provide non-traditional students and transfer students with a single but that is not always possible. Please be prepared to have a roommate if we are not able to accommodate a single for you. 

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How big will my room be?
Each residence hall room is set up differently. They are all different shapes and sizes and this makes them unique from one another. Although roommates are assigned in July, actual room assignments are not made until right before move-in. We are unable to share with you the exact size of your room until move-in day. If you are concerned about carpet, furniture, etc., we suggest bringing a measuring tape with you to move-in in order to do your own measuring for the purchase of items for the room. 

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What will my room look like and what will be in it?
Each room is different but there are some basic features that are typical in each room. In Lozier Tower there is an XL twin bed, dresser, desk, and desk chair for each student. There are also two closets in each room. Each closet has a shelving unit for extra storage. There is also a sink and vanity area in each room with a cupboard beneath the sink and shelves on the wall.

In Walsh Hall each room has similar furniture. There are no sinks in the rooms in Walsh though. Instead each resident is assigned a personal sink in the community bathrooms.  
 
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Can I bring a computer with me?
Yes, you can bring a computer! There is wireless internet throughout campus for use with laptops and other electronic devices. There is also Ethernet hook ups in each room for desktop computers. 

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What if I don't have a computer?
There is a computer lab in the ground level of Lozier Tower for student use at any time. There is also a printer in the lab which is free to print on. Students must provide their own paper. There are also multiple computer labs in Walsh Hall and some computers specifically on the Mothers Living & Learning Community floors for their use only. 

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Do the rooms have phones?
A phone jack is located in each room for the student’s telephone. Internal campus calls and local area phone calls can be made at no charge. A student must dial “9” for all calls except internal campus calls. Phone numbers are assigned to each room and remain with the room.   
 
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Is cable television provided?
For residents who choose to bring a television to campus, each room is equipped with a television cable hook-up; basic service is included in your room and board fee. Televisions with cable access are also provided in common areas. 

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What should I bring for my room?
We want you to feel at home and bring items that will make it feel like home. Below are some suggested items. These items are not required, but can serve as a guide for your planning and packing.
-XL Twin Sheets
-Comforter/Blankets/Pillows
-Towels
-Shower Caddy/Shower Shoes
- Refrigerator (Not to exceed 6.0 cubic feet)
- Microwave that is 700 watts or less
-Computer
-Television/DVD Player
-Stereo/Headphones
-Air Circulation Fan
-Pop-Up toaster
-Coffee Pot
-Hot Pot
-Clothes Hangers
-Checkbook/Money/ATM Card
-Cleaning Supplies
-Bathroom Supplies
-Extension cord(s)
-Carpet
-Alarm Clock
-Backpack/Book bag
- School Supplies
-Laundry Detergent and softener
-Food (snacks and soda)
-Storage bin(s)
-Plates, silverware, bowls
-Lamps
-Clothes for all seasons
-Umbrella
-Pictures/Posters (Also bring a roll of painters tape! Painters tape (blue or green) may be used for wall hangings. Nails, push pins, or tape are not permitted. Sticky tac is also permitted if using white (yellow or any other color of sticky tac is not permitted). If you want to hang items on the wall please do so with the appropriate products). 

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What should I leave at home?
 - Pets (except fish. Due to health and safety issues, only FISH are allowed in the residence halls. However, no electric tanks are allowed).
-Toaster oven
- Halogen lamps
- Any kind of electric heater (space heaters, heater fans, etc.)
- Any cooking appliance with exposed burners or heating surfaces including hotplates (even with a flat surface)
- Weapons/Explosives/Firearms
-Anything with an open flame, as well as flammable materials (incense, candles, potpourri pots, etc.) 
 
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What are the specific rules and regulations for the residence halls?
For information about specific residence hall policies please review the Residence Hall Contract and Residence Hall Handbook that can be downloaded below.

View the Residence Hall Contract .pdf
View the Residence Hall Handbook  .pdf

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Where is the dining hall?
College of Saint Mary's food service, Treat America, provides dining services to students. The dining hall is located in Mercy Hall on the second floor.  Hours are posted as follows:

Weekdays - Monday through Friday
Continental/Hot Breakfast                             6:30am – 9:00am
Lunch                                                       11:30am -1:00pm
Dinner                                                       5:00pm -6:30pm

Saturday
Continental                                               9am – 1pm
Brunch                                                     11am – 1pm

Sunday
Continental                                                9am – 1pm 
Brunch                                                      9:30am – 11am
Dinner                                                       5pm – 6:15pm 

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Can I bring a refrigerator for my room?
 Yes, but it cannot exceed a total of 6 cubic feet in size.
 
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Can I bring a microwave for my room?
Yes, but it cannot exceed 700 watts in power.

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What are guest hours in the residence hall?
All guests (male or female) are to be checked in with a photo ID at Lozier Tower front desk, by 10:00 p.m. Every guest must be escorted by the resident host at all times. Visitation hours are as follows:

Male Visitation Hours in a Resident’s Room
Sunday - Thursday                        10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday                          10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Female Visitation Hours in a Resident’s Room
Sunday - Thursday                        10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday                          10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.

3rd Floor & Residence Life Staff Visitation (Male or Female)
Sunday - Thursday                        10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday                          10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.  

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What is it like having a community bathroom?
The community bathrooms in Lozier Tower include three shower stalls, and four bathroom stalls. There are privacy curtains outside of each shower stall with a small changing area, and then another curtain that separates the shower from the changing area. There is a small bench in each shower area to place personal items on. There are also two sinks in each bathroom with a large mirror.

In Walsh Hall each family is assigned their own sink and toilet area to use. This is their personal bathroom space although it is contained in a large community area.

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What amenities are included in residence hall living?
The residence hall offers many amenities for your use. In Lozier Tower we offer mops, brooms, vacuums, cooking supplies, games, dvd players, and a wii for check out from the front desk. On the ground level there is a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and a chest freezer. There are two flat screen televisions in the basement as well as new furniture purchased during the summer of 2009. There is a pop machine, snack machine, and an ice machine. There is also a foosball table. A computer lab is located on the ground floor with a printer, however students must provide their own paper. 

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Can I hang things on my wall or door?
Yes you may, but you must follow certain guidelines.

Painters tape (blue or green) may be used for wall hangings. Nails, push pins, or tape are not permitted. Sticky tac is also permitted if using white (yellow or any other color of sticky tac is not permitted). Charges for repainting a room with damaged walls will be assessed to the room’s residents. 

There will be no personal items placed directly on the residence hall room doors, either inside or on the hallway side. This includes, but is not limited to: marker boards, pictures, and holiday decorations. Your room’s exterior bulletin board, door frame, and the wall near your door should be utilized for all personal items that you wish to display. Painters tape and/or Sticky-tac should be used on the door frames and walls.

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What is the pet policy?
Due to health and safety issues, only FISH are allowed in the residence halls. However, no electric tanks are allowed. 

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What are quiet hours and courtesy hours?
Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 10:00am in Lozier Tower. For Walsh Hall quiet hours are from 8:00pm to 8:00am. All residents are expected to be quiet in lobbies, playrooms, hallways, and in rooms during those hours. 

During final exam weeks, quiet is expected 24 hours a day. As used here, “QUIET” is no louder than the tone of a conversation between two people; it means that noise from a residence hall room cannot be heard outside of your closed door, or from surrounding rooms, this also includes children being loud outside of their rooms. “QUIET” also applies to noise levels in public hallways and lounges adjacent to resident rooms. Courtesy Hours are 24 hours a day. As used here “courtesy” means no louder than two or three doors down when the door is open and with approval of all neighbors. Students are encouraged to communicate with their neighbors directly if they have concerns.

Children in Walsh Hall/ MLL – Before 8:00 AM, after 8:00 PM and all other designated quiet hours, children must be in their rooms, with their parent, or with an adult in a playroom maintaining an appropriate level of noise. The hallways are not considered a play space and should not be used as one. Children in the hallways must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 

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Where Can I Do My Laundry?
CSM provides free laundry to the residents in Lozier residence hall.  The laundry room in Lozier is located next to the computer lab.

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