2015 –2016 A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

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4 University of Vermont 5 www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 5 undergraduate students. Staff members at all levels of the department are trained to build and facilitate community, mentor and advise students, and respond to emergencies.

As the year unfolds, we encourage you to take full advantage of all the informational resources available to you. Besides this guide, Residential Life provides every student with our Housing and Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions, and we hope you’ll take the time to read it. We also invite you to tour our website and sign up for our electronic family newsletter.

Our main office is located in Robinson Hall on Redstone Campus (see our campus map) and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If we’ve overlooked anything, or if you UVM photo have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Transitioning into college can be as The University of Vermont’s residential Welcome to the University of On behalf of our entire staff, I wish all overwhelming for families as it is for community will provide your student Vermont and the Department students and families the best of luck at students. That’s why we’ve published with a solid foundation to support those the University of Vermont. of Residential Life! We know this guide. Inside, you’ll find all you need first steps into adulthood and social to know about living on campus, as well independence. Students can expect that attending college today Sincerely, is a family decision, and we as services, resources, and general a residential experience that strongly information about living in and visiting emphasizes our “Four Cornerstones.” Our are happy to have you join Dr. Stacey A. Miller Burlington. live-in support staff consists of full-time Director of Residential Life our campus community. professionals, graduate professionals, and The University of Vermont

6 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 7 The Department of Residential Life is committed to helping develop healthy, engaged, and successful students. Guided by our Four Cornerstones, we strive to provide a student residential experience that promotes the following:

• Community and Civic Engagement: Using Restorative Practices to encourage community engagement and accountability. • Enhancing Learning: Facilitating educational and social UVM photo programming that complements academic learning and strengthens transferable skills. • Advancing Diversity and Inclusion: Exploring self through The Department of identity awareness and affirmation of difference, which supports welcoming communities. Residential Life • Health and Wellness: Fostering an ethic of care that motivates healthy decision-making and emotional well-being.

Commitment to Inclusion public or private, they harm the individual and community as a whole and are We, members of the Department of irreconcilable with the mission of the Residential Life, are committed to creating university. and maintaining safe communities that welcome and accept people of all abilities, Our goal is to instill respect and foster ages, ethnicities, classes, genders, gender a sense of community that creates, identities, gender expressions, national promotes, and supports a socially just origins, races, religions, sexes, sexual residential environment. Students, faculty, orientations, and veteran status. and staff are provided opportunities to understand, accept, and appreciate each We are committed to confronting other through various means including situations of intolerance that result from a conversations, programming, advocacy, lack of respect, knowledge, or awareness. education, support, reflection, and Whether these acts of intolerance are relationship-building.

8 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 9 are available to respond to emergencies. They are also a great resource for residents who may need to talk to someone about their transition to UVM, a roommate issue, or where to find support for their academic needs.

Assistant Directors (ADs)

Assistant directors are full-time student affairs professionals who supervise RDs and oversee several residential complexes. They manage the training and selection processes for professional and RA staff, and are available to residents who have questions, issues, or concerns.

Office Managers (OMs)

Office managers are full-time staff members who manage the main desk operations of residential complexes. They supervise desk staff, oversee mail delivery, and assist with room changes and maintenance requests. OMs know a lot about UVM as a whole and are a great resource for residents.

Facilities Staff

Every community member shares in the responsibility of keeping the residence academic achievement, personal halls safe and clean. Each residence hall development, multicultural awareness, has a team of custodians and maintenance ResLife Staff and the comfort and safety of residents. workers who take great pride in RDs supervise a group of RAs and an ARD, maintaining a safe and healthy living communicate and implement policies, and environment.

Resident Advisors (RAs) live-in ResLife duties. The ARD assists the residence director (RD) in all matters Resident advisors are returning pertaining to the management of a undergraduate students who provide residential complex, which includes educational and social programming, and supporting students, supervising RAs, build strong communities. RAs are the first communicating and implementing point of contact for their residents and ResLife policies, and advising student are trained to help connect them to any organizations. support they may need. Residence Directors (RDs) Assistant Residence Directors (ARDs) Residence directors are full-time student Assistant residence directors are full- affairs professionals who live and work time graduate students who split their in a residential complex. They strive to time between the classroom and their establish an environment that fosters

10 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 11 ResLife Contacts

Main Department of Residential Life Phone: (802) 656-3434 Office— University of Vermont Fax: (802) 656-1142 Robinson Robinson Hall TTY: (802) 656-7922 Hall 406 S. Prospect Street Email: [email protected] Burlington, VT 05405 Web: http://reslife.uvm.edu Apartments Apartments and Family Housing Phone: (802) 654-1735 and Family 36 Catamount Lane Fax: (802) 654-1737 Housing Colchester, VT 05466 Email: [email protected] Web: http://reslife.uvm.edu The Housing Process Athletic Harris/Millis Phone: (802) 656-2052 Campus Living/Learning Center (L/L) Phone: (802) 656-4211 Marsh, Austin, Tupper (MAT) Phone: (802) 656-2901 Residency Requirement Room Assignments University Heights North (UHN) Phone: (802) 656-5550 University Heights South (UHS) Phone: (802) 656-8822 All first-time, first-year students are Students will be assigned to a room required to live on campus for the first four based, in part, on the preferences Central Converse Hall Phone: (802) 656-2959 semesters they are enrolled at UVM. they select on their housing contract. Campus Chittenden, Buckham, Wills Preferences include room type and basic offline Fall ‘15 Housing and Meal Plan Contract lifestyle questions. First-time, first-year

North Hunt, McCann, Mercy, McAuley, Phone: (802) 656-9640 students enrolling in the fall semester Each student is required to complete (Trinity) Ready, Richardson, Sichel, and may access their housing contract online a contract online before moving into Campus The Cottages beginning in mid-May. All contracts must the residence halls. The Housing and be completed by June 30. Students will be Jeanne Mance Phone: (802) 656-2598 Meal Plan Contract Terms & Conditions notified of their housing assignments by Redstone Christie, Wright, Patterson, and Phone: (802) 656-3200 is legally binding for the nine-month mid-August. academic year. This document, which Campus Slade (CWPS) is located on our website, is a primary Mason, Simpson, Hamilton, Phone: (802) 656-3000 source of ResLife policies and procedures Coolidge, and Redstone (MSHCR) and clearly describes a student’s Wing, Davis, Wilks (WDW) Phone: (802) 656-2520 responsibilities as a member of our residential community.

12 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 13 Summer Academic Housing is available for students taking summer classes. We offer convenient “bridge” housing to summer academic students registered for the first and/or last summer school sessions who wish to stay on campus continuously.

Live-at-Home Request Form

Students who are able to live with a 2015–2016 Academic Break Housing Halls* parent or guardian within a commutable distance from campus may want to live at • The Cottages • Living/Learning Center home, and exceptions to their residency • Harris/Millis • McAuley Hall requirement will be considered. Requests can be made using our live-at-home • Marsh/Austin/Tupper *subject to change request form, which must be notarized and received by June 30 of each academic year that a student is required to live on campus. Costs and Fees Academic Break Housing

The costs associated with living on During Thanksgiving, winter, and spring campus include the room rate, meal plan, breaks, only a few residential complexes and Inter-Residence Association (IRA) remain open. We recognize that some fee. Total cost varies and is based on the students cannot or choose not to travel room style and type of housing, as well as away from campus during these break the meal plan selected. These rates are periods. Students interested in this option outlined in detail on the ResLife website can preference academic break housing and in the housing and meal plan contract. on their housing contract, but are not Students are billed twice a year, and guaranteed a space in a specific residence payment is due prior to the start of the fall hall. Residents not living in break housing and spring semesters. who would like to stay on campus must find residents in a break housing area willing to lend their room. There is an additional fee for break housing.

14 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 15 Get Fit! content. Due to the popularity of cell phones, we do not have landline service There are two fitness in student rooms. However, all residence facilities conveniently halls have at least one phone on each located in the floor that residents are welcome to use to residence halls: make outgoing local calls. To make long- distance calls, a pre-paid calling card is • Wright Fitness needed. Center (on Redstone Campus) Accommodations for Students with Disabilities • McAuley Fitness Center (on North/ ResLife is committed to offering a Trinity Campus) home in our halls to students of all abilities. Our partnership with ACCESS Memberships can (Accommodation, Consultation, be purchased on a Collaboration, and Educational Support first-come, first-served Services) exists so that all students can basis each semester, experience a barrier-free living and or for the full year at a learning environment. Students who discounted rate. require a housing accommodation should contact ACCESS upon acceptance to UVM. Comprehensive documentation is required for all requests and must be submitted by June 30 for consideration. The main desk of each complex serves as Working together with ACCESS, we strive a resource hub, where residents receive to accommodate all student needs. their mail and other deliveries, borrow recreational or cleaning equipment, and Contact ACCESS for information about can find answers to all sorts of questions. campus accessibility, accommodations, and services at: (802) 656-7753 or Residential Technology TTY (802) 656-3865 Residence Halls Web: www.uvm.edu/access All student rooms are equipped with Email: [email protected] both wired and wireless Internet, which is ACCESS is located in the Living/Learning also how students access TV and video Center A170. We house approximately 5,100 complexes have study spaces, lounges, students on four campuses in and kitchenettes where residents can collaborate on class projects, gather for nine residential complexes. residential programs, or prepare and share Our complexes offer an a meal together. assortment of single, double, Every room is fully furnished with an and triple-occupancy rooms extra-long twin bed (36”x80”), a desk, a arranged in corridor, suite, chair, and a dresser or wardrobe for each and private-style living. resident. Some people choose to loft their beds and most of the beds around campus Our residence halls are designed to can be lofted easily. Residents of rooms support academic success and social without loftable beds can rent lofts from and educational growth. Residential local vendors.

16 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 17 First-Year Interest Groups (FIGS) Anticipated for 2015–16!

A group of 50 students will have an opportunity to participate in this new program that offers special academic links and support in their residential setting. FIGS students will take three classes (required for their area of study) together and live near one another in Davis Hall, a traditional-style residence hall on Redstone Campus that houses approximately 150 students and has spaces designated for study groups and social events. In addition to the experience of living in a larger, diverse residential community, FIGS students will benefit from The Honors College is a the opportunity to interact with peers who have similar class schedules and access residential college enrolling to academic support services right in their some of the most capable residence hall. students from the full spectrum of academic programs at UVM. It provides students a rigorous, multi- Lindsay Hammond ‘14 disciplinary academic What is a Residential Learning challenge that complements Community (RLC)?

and enriches the entire An RLC is a programmed housing option undergraduate experience. designed to integrate academic learning Programmed and community living, involving staff and faculty in the process. RLCs are designed to: 1) make it possible for students who Housing Options The College of Arts and Sciences also share common interests and ideals to live offers their first-year students several together in an environment where each residentially integrated programs. student can feel part of a true community; Research shows that UVM students The educational and social programming in our halls and 2) engage the whole student by who participate in programmed joining together in one place and in an demonstrates our commitment to learning both inside and housing have higher GPAs, report intentional manner the intellectual, ethical, outside the classroom. Students who wish to be part of a high levels of satisfaction with their and social aspects of college life. RLC student experience, and are more more intentionally designed community of learning can program directors work diligently to offer likely to graduate. Explore the full list of apply for a large range of programmed housing options, opportunities that link students not only to programmed housing options at: reslife. their learning community, but also to the from Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) and Living/ uvm.edu/content/housing_options_reslife. larger world beyond the campus. Learning Center programs to special-interest housing.

18 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 19 The Arts Initiative is a vibrant Global Village is where you can community where you can: explore explore a community of language and your interest in the creative, visual, cultural houses, each with diverse and performing arts; cultivate your programming; learn through special creativity through gallery exhibits, guest lectures, interactive dialogue, field trips, artist workshops, and field trips, music/dance workshops, social gatherings; and celebrate and social gatherings; interact through the arts through formal and informal formal and informal contacts among connections with faculty, staff, and students, faculty, and staff within the artists within the wider UVM and Global Village. Burlington communities.

GreenHouse is a place to be in Members of the Dewey House community with a diverse group community work together to make of students who share a passion for sustained and positive contributions living. Explore forests, farms and to the community through actions of communities of the Winooski River civic engagement; learn together in Watershed; and cultivate deeper seminars designed to increase skills relationships with the natural and in civic engagement, leadership, and human systems of which we public speaking; and live together are a part. to build a strong, collaborative, and dynamic community.

Living/Learning Center Programs Full-Year Residential Integrated Programs The Living/Learning Center, which opened in 1973, is the original residential learning • Integrated Fine Arts Program community at UVM. Providing a unique, • Integrated Humanities Program suite-style living arrangement, the Center • Integrated Social Sciences Program is comprised of up to 45 residential programs created and implemented by • Integrated Study of Earth and the students, faculty, and staff. Each program Environment Program enrolls between 10 and 30 students who share a common interest in topics such as First-year students in the College of Arts music, art, science and technology, and and Sciences have the option of applying diverse cultures. Program members follow to participate in one of four full-year a yearlong schedule of activities focused interdisciplinary programs. Participants around the theme of their program. in these programs live together in special Activities may include guest lectures, residential communities, where students field trips, community service projects, can easily expand their circle of friends. program dinners, social gatherings, Students in these programs take four to independent study/research, and films. six connected courses taught by faculty The Living/Learning Center hosts an art members from different departments. gallery, computer lab, music practice These programs provide added depth, room, pottery and photography studios, integrate the perspectives of faculty classrooms, a fireplace lounge, dining members from different disciplines, and facilities, faculty apartments and offices, more fully develop students’ creative and administrative office spaces. and expressive abilities. Admission is by application.

20 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 21 Special-Interest Housing

Special-interest communities provide Wellness options for students who wish explore a common interest with their peers. Environment Students living in these themed (WE) Anticipated communities are collectively responsible for 2015–16! for initiating activities that help expand their understanding of the theme. WE is open to all first-year students who are interested • Gender-Inclusive Housing is in keeping their living spaces an option for students who are focused on healthy bodies transgendered; discovering their and healthy minds. To do so, gender identity; gay, lesbian, community members will uphold bisexual or intersex; uncomfortable their commitment to a residential with a same-gendered roommate; or environment free from the more comfortable with a roommate influence and impact of alcohol of a different gender (housed in and other drugs. WE residents several locations on campus). will: • Global Neighbors is a mixed- • Enroll in a Healthy Brains, nationality community where Life On Campus Healthy Bodies course students share a floor with residents from around the U.S. and the • Have access to fitness world, and where cross-cultural and nutrition coaching, All on-campus students are required to interactions are the daily norm mindfulness, yoga, Dining Services choose a meal plan. Regardless of which (housed in Marsh/Austin/Tupper). Tai Chi, etc. University Dining Services at UVM plan is chosen, students will have access • Rainbow Cottage is a comfortable • Participate in community- serves the entire campus community to more than a dozen different dining housing alternative for lesbian, building with the Health & and demonstrates their commitment to locations across campus. This includes gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Wellness RLC through field sustainability by partnering with local/ unlimited access in resident dining halls, and questioning (LGBTQ) students trips, community dinners, regional growers and producers. They à la carte choices at retail locations, and (housed in the Cottages). and other programs offer a wide range of menu items that convenient takeout selections for meals give students ample choices for creating on the go. • S.A.F.E. (Substance and Alcohol- • Live within the Christie/ nutritious, well-balanced meals. Students Free Environment) is a tight-knit Wright/Patterson complex with alternative dining needs due to community where members on Redstone Campus allergies, ethnic or religious observances, participate in community service food intolerances, and/or other dietary projects that promote substance- concerns should contact Dining Services free lifestyles (housed in Redstone directly. Hall).

22 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 23 How we help keep our students safe

In the Halls: • Student living spaces locked 24/7 • Police Services and hall staff on call 24/7 • Centrally monitored fire/CO alarm systems • Automatic sprinklers Safety tips • Land-line phones on every floor for students: • Policies prohibiting alcohol • Policies prohibiting illegal • Be aware of your property substances • Purchase renters’ insurance • Policies prohibiting covering sprinklers or heat sensors • Give a second thought to sharing your schedules and • Regular health and safety photos on Facebook or other Staying Safe in inspections social-networking sites the Halls and On Campus: • Keep your phone charged • On- and off-campus shuttle buses and with you Developing a Respectful Community On Campus • Well-lit main pathways between • Sign up for CatAlert, UVM’s Living in a residence hall can be one of Although the UVM campus buildings rapid emergency notification the most rewarding aspects of the UVM is a very safe place to live, it • CatAlert emergency notification system experience. Students may never again is important for residents to system • Keep your room key and come in contact with such a variety of take an active role in protecting • Blue Light emergency phones student ID separate individuals in one community. Residence and taking care of themselves, halls provide an opportunity for students • Lock your door and carry their community, and their to develop an appreciation for and property. your key with you at all times understanding of differences between • Lock your bike whenever themselves and others. you are not using it • Register your bike, Community development begins during computer, and other the very first week of the semester valuables with UVM when RAs hold “circles” to create Police Services at: community-living commitments. During www.uvm.edu/police these meetings, students engage in conversation about the value of • Talk to roommate(s) about making informed decisions and taking the security of your room responsibility for the communities in • Walk in groups, especially which they live and learn. The community- after dark living commitment is meant to establish standards to address issues such as noise, guests, respect of common spaces, etc.

24 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 25 Ways to Engage & Gain • Take part in music and theater Leadership Skills events • Participate in Community- • Join Hall Council: Plan hall events University Partnerships & Service- and advocate for student voices in Learning (CUPS) the residence hall community. • Volunteer in the community • Get a ResLife Work-Study Job: Positions are available at each • Join a club! More than 100 clubs residence hall main desk, in our exist, including intramurals and club central office, or at our fitness sports. centers. • Root for your favorite NCAA • Participate in Inter-Residence Division I athletic team… UVM has Association (IRA): Provide input on 20 of them! such issues as campus safety, room selection, transportation, and hall programs. UVM photo • Consider becoming a Resident Advisor (RA): Learn practical Got leadership skills, enjoy Cat$cratch? opportunities for personal growth, and make a difference in the Cat$cratch converts A Message from the residential community. University ID cards into debit cards that can be • Become an Eco-Rep: Promote used at many locations Dean of Students, environmental stewardship and both on and off campus. help educate our residents about See where Cat$cratch SGA, and Burlington eco-issues. dollars can be used at: • Apply to be a program director or www.uvm.edu/~catcard. other student leader in a residential City Council learning community. • Become a peer tutor or advisor • Join the Student Government Association (SGA) Dear Parents and Families: Students who live on campus will have many opportunities to go through these UVM is excited to welcome your student, neighborhoods on their way to Church and also you, into our community. One Street in downtown Burlington, the of the great things about UVM is its Waterfront, or other places in the City. connection to our wonderful host city, As new students explore the community, Burlington. During their time at UVM, they are often unaware of their impact on our students become important and their neighbors; from the noise coming active members of the greater Burlington from groups walking late at night to the community, with all of the life, career, and disruptive behavior that is often fueled social opportunities that make it one of the by alcohol use (yelling, public urination, best places to live and work in the U.S.A. littering, and property destruction). Our off-campus students are also impacted Burlington is a city of neighborhoods by large groups of on-campus students where students live side-by-side with looking for parties who are denied access families with young children, seniors, and remain on the street where their noise professionals, and working people. level attracts police attention. UVM and

26 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 27 As you talk with your student about living in the UVM and Burlington community, please share the message of care about both their safety and their neighbors’ well-being. Students living in Burlington live on a two-way street where youth, enthusiasm, and vitality intersect with responsibility. Your role in reinforcing responsible and respectful behavior is essential, and both UVM and the City are here to help. If you have questions, please contact Life Off Campus the Office of Student & Community Relations at: www.uvm.edu/~oscr or call (802) 656-9405. Important information for • Crime prevention and protection: David Nestor new Burlington residents: UVM Police Services Dean of Students (www.uvm.edu/~police) and the • The City’s noise ordinance is Burlington Police Department Aya AL-Namee the City have been working together to enforced 24 hours a day, with quiet (www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police) President, UVM Student Government hours designated from 10 p.m. to eliminate these problems and to create • Getting to and from campus safely: Association 7 a.m. Fines are $300-$500 per safer and healthier neighborhoods for Off-Campus Late-Night Shuttle violation and the third violation is all. We invite our new students and their Sharon Bushor (www.uvm.edu/tps/transportation) parents to be partners with us in these Burlington City Councilor and UVM criminal. efforts. Community Coalition Member • The city enforces alcohol, trash, parking, and other quality-of-life ordinances. Fines are $50-$1,000 per violation. • Both UVM and Burlington police vigorously enforce local and state laws and notify UVM’s Center for Student Ethics and Standards about all off-campus violations. Find more information on City ordinances in Chapter 3 of the UVM Off-Campus Survival Guide.

The City of Burlington and UVM are also concerned about your student’s safety and invite you to visit these resources. • Statement of Expectations for Off-Campus Students (www.uvm.edu/~cses) • Navigating life off campus, a link to the UVM Off-Campus Survival Guide, and tips on connecting with the local community to help create healthier and safer neighborhoods: Office of Student and Community Relations (OSCR) (www.uvm.edu/~oscr)

28 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 29 Map Legend Under Construction N UVM Residence Halls Non-UVM owned Building The University of Vermont | Campus Map 2013 Food Services 100 200 300 Parking Lot Feet Academic/Admin UVM Bldg Accessible Bldg Entrance

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30 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 31 Admissions 194 S. Prospect St. (802) 656-3370 www.uvm.edu/admissions

ALANA (African, Blundell House (802) 656-3819 www.uvm.edu/~asc Latino[a], Asian & 342 S. Prospect St. Native American) Student Center

Lindsay Hammond ‘14 Alumni (802) 656-2010 alumni.uvm.edu Association 411 Main St.

Athletics (802) 656-3074 www.uvm.edu/athletics Campus Services Bookstore Davis Center (800) 331-7305 uvmstore.uvm.edu Career Center Living/Learning (802) 656-3450 www.uvm.edu/~career Directory Center E140 Career + Davis Center (802) 656-3450 www.uvm.edu/~career Experience Hub

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ACCESS Living/ Learning (802) 656-7753 www.uvm.edu/access (Accommodation, Center A170 Consultation, Collaboration, and Educational Support Services)

32 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 33 Center for Allen House (802) 656-8833 www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm LGBTQA Allen House (802) 656-8637 www.uvm.edu/~lgbtqa Cultural 461 Main St. (Lesbian, Gay, 461 Main St. Pluralism Bisexual, Transgender, Center for Primary Care (802) 656-3350 www.uvm.edu/~chwb Questioning, and Health and 425 Pearl St. Ally) Center Wellbeing Library (Bailey/ Central Campus (802) 656-2023 library.uvm.edu Center for Nicholson House (802) 656-4360 www.uvm.edu/cses Howe) Student Ethics 41 S. Prospect St. and Standards Office of Living/Learning (802) 656-4296 www.uvm.edu/~oies International Center B162 Computer (802) 656-2604 www.uvm.edu/it/help Education Helpline Office of Student Pearl House (802) 656-9405 www.uvm.edu/~oscr Computer Depot Davis Center (802) 656-3067 uvmstore.uvm.edu and Community 2 Colchester Ave. (in bookstore) Relations

Continuing 322 S. Prospect St. (802) 656-2085 www.uvm.edu/~learn Police Services 284 East Ave. (802) 656-3473 www.uvm.edu/~police and Distance (FIRE) Education Print and Mail 118 Waterman (802) 656-2960 www.uvm.edu/~pmc Counseling Jacobs House (802) 656-3340 www.uvm.edu/~chwb/ Services Building & Psychiatry 146 S. Williams St. psych Services (CAPS) Registrar 360 Waterman (802) 656-2045 www.uvm.edu/registrar Building Dudley H. Davis 590 Main St. (802) 656-1204 www.uvm.edu/daviscenter Center Student 223 Waterman (802) 656-5700 www.uvm.edu/sfs Financial Building Dean of Nicholson House (802) 656-3380 www.uvm.edu/~dos Services Students Office 41 S. Prospect St. Student Life Davis Center 310 (802) 656-2060 www.uvm.edu/~slife Dining Services Robinson Hall (802) 656-4664 uds.uvm.edu 406 S. Prospect St. Transportation 38 Fletcher Place (802) 656-8686 www.uvm.edu/~tpswww and Parking Learning Living/Learning (802) 656-4075 www.uvm.edu/~learnco Cooperative Center 244 Women’s Center 34 S. Williams St. (802) 656-7892 www.uvm.edu/~women Commons

34 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife 35 UVM Area Resources Dates to Remember For more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife

Places to Stay Additional Services Where to Shop

FALL 2015 254 South Union Street Community Development City Market Guest House and Applied Economics 82 S. Winooski Ave. Halls Open for First-Year Students Friday, August 28 254 S. Union St. 205 Morrill Hall Burlington, VT 05401 Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 656-1013 (802) 861-9700 (802) 862-7843 www.uvn.edu/cdae www.CityMarket.coop Halls Open for Returning Students Sunday, August 30 www.254southunion.com Please see ad on p. 17. Please see ad on p. 22. Please see ad on p. 26. Classes Begin Monday, August 31 UVM Center for Health University Mall Green Mountain & Wellbeing 155 Dorset St. Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 7 Suites Hotel 425 Pearl St. South Burlington, VT 05403 401 Dorset St. Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 863-1066 Halls Close for Thanksgiving Recess Friday, November 20, 8 p.m. South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 656-3350 www.umallVT.com (866) 337-1616 www.uvm.edu/health Please see ad on p. 34. www.greenmountainsuites.com Please see ad on p. 39. Thanksgiving Recess November 23–27 Please see ad on inside UniversityParent College front cover. Transportation and Laundry Bag Halls Reopen Sunday, November 29, 8 a.m. Parking Services www.amazon.com/gp/product/ Hilton Burlington (802) 656-8686 b00k0ustye Classes End Wednesday, December 9 60 Battery St. www.uvm.edu/tps Burlington, VT 05401 Please see ad on p. 28. UniversityParent’s Guide to Reading and Exam Period December 10–18 (802) 658-6500 Supporting your Student’s www.burlington.hilton.com Vermont Student Freshman Year Halls Close for Winter Recess Friday, December 18, 8 p.m. Please see ad on p. 15. Assistance Corporation www.amazon.com/Guide- (VSAC) Supporting-Your-Students- Hotel Vermont 10 East Allen St. Freshman/dp/0692027440 SPRING 2016 41 Cherry St. Winooski, VT 05404 Please see ad on p. 25. Burlington, VT (800) 798-8722 Halls Reopen Sunday, January 17, 8 a.m. (855) 650-0080 vsac.org www.hotelvt.com Please see ad on p. 3. Please see ad on p. 8. Martin Luther King Holiday Monday, January 18 UniversityParent E-News Made INN Vermont www.UniversityParent.com Places to Live Classes Begin Tuesday, January 19 204 South Willard St. Burlington, VT 05401 Presidents Day Holiday Monday, February 15 (802) 399-2788 www.madeinnvermont.com Redstone Lofts Please see ad on p. 36. 165 Davis Rd. Halls Close for Spring Recess Friday, March 4, 8 p.m. Burlington, VT 05401 Shelburne Camping Area Where to Eat (802) 540-1751 Spring Recess March 7–11 4385 Shelburne Rd. www.redstonelofts.com Shelburne, VT 05482 Please see ad on p. 23. Halls Reopen Sunday, March 13, 8 a.m. (802) 985-2540 Healthy Living Market Spinner Place www.shelburncamping.com and Cafe Please see ad on p. 29. 25 Winooski Falls Way Classes End Wednesday, May 4 222 Dorset St. Winooski, VT 05404 South Burlington, VT 05403 Sheraton Burlington Hotel (802) 861-2710 Reading and Exam Period May 5–13 (802) 863-2569 www.spinnerplace.com and Conference Center www.healthylivingmarket.com Please see ad on p. 9. 870 Williston Rd. Please see ad on inside back Halls Close for Summer Friday, May 13, 8 p.m. Burlington, VT, 05403 cover. (802) 865-6600 Commencement Sunday, May 22 Please see ad on p. 35. Pauline’s Cafe & Restaurant 1834 Shelburne Rd. Sinclair Inn South Burlington, VT. 05403 389 Vermont RTE. 15 (802) 862-1081 Jericho, VT 05464 www.paulinescafe.com (802) 899-2234 www.sinclairinnbb.com Please see ad on p. 33. For advertising Topnotch Resort and Spa inquiries, please 4000 Mountain Rd. Stowe, VT 05672 What to See & Do contact UniversityParent (800) 451-8686 at (866) 721-1357 (802) 253-8585 www.topnotchresort.com Stowe Vermont or email: Please see ad on p. 11. (888) 265-7321 [email protected] www.gostowe.com Please see ad on p. 38.

36 University of Vermont www.universityparent.com/uvmreslife A world away, but just around the corner. Celebrate graduation with comfortable accommodations for the entire family, a sumptuous meal to please everyone’s palate, Trapp Family Lodge and a breath of fresh air. No lines, no traffic – trappfamily.com just off-season rates, and an easy drive to 800-826-7000 Campus for the big event. 2,500-acre mountain resort in the European tradition by the family that inspired "The Sound of Music." Accom- modations with Austrian decor & spectacular mountain Congratulations! views. European-style cuisine & New England specialties in 3 restaurants. Trapp Lager Brewery crafting Austrian Find special offers just for you at Lagers. Year-round recreational activities suit every interest from cross-country skiing & snowshoeing to gostowe.com/uvm mountain biking & hiking. Fitness center with heated indoor pool, climbing wall & massage.

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