Cancellation

University of Louisville Presorted Housing and Residence Life First-Class Mail Louisville, KY 40292 U.S. Postage Paid Louisville, KY Permit No. 769 To the Parents of: CANCELLATION Dear Parents and Students; If you are receiving this book, it means you have not been approved for an exemption from the First-Year Live-On Policy. If you do not plan to live on campus, you will need to fill out the First-Year Exemption Visit louisville.edu/housing/cancel.html Request Form immediately. to learn more. If you have an assignment and are no longer attending UofL, please fill out the cancellation request form immediately to minimize your charge. Louisville, KY 40292 | louisville.edu FIRST YEAR GUIDE TO LIVING ON-CAMPUS DEAR PARENTS AND STUDENTS, Welcome to on-campus housing! Living on campus will help your student adjust to college life with the help of upper class staff and leaders who have learned the ropes! This booklet will answer many questions you have as you prepare to move onto campus in the fall. While here for Orientation, you'll be able to tour a room In the hall you have been assigned; and both housing offices will be available to answer your questions. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance. You received this booklet because you have an assignment for the fall semester. If you have decided to not live on campus please complete a cancellation form immediately. Remember that first year students have to have approval through exemption to live off campus. Both the cancellation and the exemption forms are online at our website. We’ll see you at Orientation and Move-In! -THE HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE TEAM 2 CONTENTS 2 Letter from Directors 4 General Information 5 Contact Information 6 Dates to Remember 8 It's Your Community 9 Your Roommate(s) 10 First Year Guide 12 Campus Map 14 Need to Know 16 Let Us Help You 18 Dining Information 19 Questions IT'S YOUR FIRST YEAR FIRST YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT What is more important than having a great experience at college? Graduating, of course! Living on campus will give you the advantage you need to complete your education. Log on to the University of Louisville Housing website for more information about our residential policy for first-year students: louisville.edu/housing/first-year-live-on-policy.html. Still think you can do well without living on campus? You will need an approval to do so. Please view the link and fill out the form for exceptions. Students who can demonstrate that they meet one of the following conditions may petition for an exemption from the policy: a) residing with a custodial parent or guardian for the academic year; b) 21 years of age or older; c) veteran of the U.S. Armed Services; d) married; or e) custodial parent or guardian of a child. Students with other extenuating circumstances may also petition for a waiver. EXEMPTION PROCESS The petition for an exemption is located at louisville.edu/housing/forms/firstyearexemption.html. Students will not be required to pay the application charge when requesting an exemption. Notice of exemption decisions will be sent within three weeks to the e-mail address the student listed on the exemption request. WELCOME WEEK Welcome Week is a great way to start your semester at UofL and includes some of the most exciting events that students will attend during their time at the university. An essential experience for every new student, Welcome Week helps you make the transition from summertime student-to-be to first-time UofL student. Louisville.edu/firstyear/welcome "Living on campus has given me the opportunity to meet new people and have easy access to the great resources on campus. It really made my first year one for the books!" —Austin Lechaton, Bioengineering. 4 HOUSING CHECK-IN DATES AND TIMES Wednesday, August 21............................................................. 9:00 am–6:00 pm Thursday, August 22 ................................................................ 10:00 am–2:00 pm Friday, August 23..................................................................... 10:00 am–2:00 pm Saturday, August 24 ................................................................. 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Sunday, August 25 ................................................................... 3:00 pm–9:00 pm IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO Housing & Residence Life Office (located in West Hall) .................................... 502-852-6636/FAX 502-852-5427 Including Miller Hall, Center Hall, Threlkeld Hall, Unitas Tower, University Tower Apartments, Louisville Hall and Medical/Dental Apartments University of Louisville Properties Housing Office ............................................ 502-854-9011/ FAX 502-854-8217 Including Kurz Hall, Community Park, Bettie Johnson Hall and Billy Minardi Hall Admissions Office �� 502-852-6531 Bursar Office................................................................................................. 502-852-6503 Campus Card Office (Student Ids and Meal Plan) ............................................ 502-852-7520 Career Development Center �� 502-852-6701 Dean of Students .......................................................................................... 502-852-5787 Department of Public Safety (Campus Police) ................................................. 502-852-6111 Disability Resource Center ............................................................................. 502-852-6938 Financial Aid Office �� 502-852-5511 Food Service Office ....................................................................................... 502-852-5687 Parking Office ............................................................................................... 502-852-7275(PARK) Student Activities Office................................................................................. 502-852-6691 Student Counseling Center �� 502-852-6585 Student Health Services �� 502-852-6479 Vice President for Student Affairs Office ......................................................... 502-852-6933 5 ✃ IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER 2013—2014 Anytime before May 1 ................................. Cancel housing with no cancellation charge May 1–June 30 .......................................... Cancel housing with $200 cancellation charge July 1–July 30 ............................................ Cancel housing with $700 cancellation charge August 1 .................................................... Cancel housing with $1,500 cancellation charge August 31 through the fall semester ............ Cancel housing with full amount of fall license fee due +$1,500 cancellation charge August –21-25 ........................................... Welcome Week – If you move in before Welcome Week, be sure to stay and participate. Events and times will be announced at a later date. August 26 .................................................. 1st day of class for most programs and last day of registration August 30 .................................................. Last day to drop/add classes September 2 .............................................. Labor Day/No classes September TBD .......................................... Family Weekend (Watch for more information) October 1st ............................................... (tentative) Fall 2014 Room Selection Process begins. Students will receive the dates they are able to sign up in September. October 7-8 ................................................ Mid-Term Break/No classes October 17 ................................................. Last day to withdraw from classes October 18-19 ............................................ Homecoming November 27- December 1 ......................... Thanksgiving Break December 9 ............................................... Last day of classes December 10 ............................................. Reading day December 11-17 ........................................ Final exam period December 18 ............................................. Center Hall, Miller Hall, Threlkeld Hall and Unitas Tower close for holiday break at 12:00 noon December 19 ............................................. Commencement December 31 ............................................. Spring 2014 Housing assignment cancelled before January 1 will incur a $1,500 cancellation penalty January 1, 2014 ......................................... Spring 2014 Housing assignment cancelled on or after January 1, 2014 will incur a $2300 cancellation charge for community bath halls and a $2700 cancellation charge for suite or apartment halls January 3 ................................................... Residents who have requested to return early can move back into Miller Hall, Unitas Tower, Center Hall, Threlkeld Hall - New Admits who have requested to move in early can move into all the above halls and University Tower Apartments and Louisville Hall. The daily fee is $25.00. January 5 ................................................... Miller Hall, Unitas Tower, Center Hall, and Threlkeld Hall open at 12:00 noon for the spring semester. January 6 ................................................... Spring classes start

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