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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:

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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 and last day of registration January 10 �� Last day to drop/add classes January 20 �� Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day/No classes February 25 �� Last day to withdraw from spring classes March TBD �� Summer application process begins March 10-16 �� Spring Break/No classes April 21 �� Last day of classes April 22 �� Reading day April 23-29 �� Final exam period April 30 �� Last day to cancel for Fall 2014 without penalty/Spring move out day May 11 �� Commencement

6 WELCOME WEEK HELPS YOU MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM SUMMERTIME STUDENT-TO-BE TO FIRST-TIME UOFL STUDENT IT'S YOUR COMMUNITY… LIVE IT UP

CENTER HALL* HERMAN AND UNITAS TOWER* Traditional – Community Bath HEDDY KURZ HALL Traditional – Community Bath First Year Only First Year Only Suite Style Engineering / Speed School 1900 South 4th Street 108 Cardinal Blvd. Living Learning Community Louisville, KY 40208 Louisville, KY 40208 2108 Unity Place 502-854-9011 502-854-3162 Louisville, KY 40208 502-854-0283 BILLY MINARDI HALL UNIVERSITY TOWER Suite Style APARTMENTS COMMUNITY PARK All Male Residence Hall Apartment Style Suite Style 2040 South 4th Street Rustin Theme Community Pre-Dental Hygiene Community Louisville, KY 40208 2000 Unity Place 2033 South 4th Street 502-854-0011 Louisville, KY 40208 Louisville, KY 40208 502-854-4632 502-854-0011 MILLER HALL* Traditional – Community Bath MED/DENT APARTMENTS LOUISVILLE HALL* First Year Only Apartment Style Suite Style 2001 South 1st Street 627 South Preston Street 370 West Brandeis Street Louisville, KY 40208 Louisville, KY 40208 Louisville, KY 40208 502-852-1448 502-854-7119 502-854-5966 BETTIE JOHNSON THRELKELD HALL* WELLNESS Apartment Style Traditional – Community Bath Traditional - Community Bath 401 West Cardinal Blvd. Honors Living Learning Community First Year Only Louisville, KY 40208 120 East Barbee Street 2108 Unity Place 502-854-2417 Louisville, KY 40208 Louisville, KY 40208 502-854-0945 502-854-6846

*The above listed with this notation is the physical address but not the mailing address. All mail needs to be sent to the PO Box that each student should arrange at the local campus post office. To learn more, visit louisville.edu/postal/studentmail.

All Billy Minardi Hall mail will go to Community Park. Residents will be notified by staff member.

"The amazing staff in my residence hall made my living experience on campus mostly stress-free and always set a positive tone for my day." —Allison Neds, Pre-Dental Hygiene Living-Learning Community

8 YOUR ROOMMATES Get prepared today for a better tomorrow. Before summer ends find out the following: • Who is bringing what? • Are you going to share food? • How clean are the two of you? • Sleeping habits? • Study habits? • How you would like to set up the room? • How are you going to resolve conflicts? • What are the rules about guests in the room?

Things to think about: The ability to communicate effectively with a roommate is perhaps the single most important CANCELLATION factor in avoiding conflicts. Before you contact your roommate this summer, take time to consider how Dear Parents and Students; you would respond to these points. If you are receiving this book, it means Consider some of your personal preferences, you have not been approved for an habits and characteristics: exemption from the First-Year Live- • What are your study habits? On Policy. If you do not plan to live on • What kinds of extracurricular activities do you campus, you will need to fill out the want to get involved with at UofL? First-Year Exemption Request Form • How much sleep do you need to function? immediately. • How important is it for you to have a neat and clean room? If you have an assignment and are no • How do you feel about your possessions? longer attending UofL, please fill out the What shouldn’t be borrowed? cancellation request form immediately • What kinds of music do you like? What do to minimize your charge. you do in your spare time?

How do you handle your emotions? • How do you deal with pressure? • When do you need to be alone? • What annoys you? Visit louisville.edu/housing/cancel.html to learn more.

9 YOUR FIRST YEAR GUIDE

FIRST-YEAR GUIDES The First-Year Guide is an upper-class mentor assigned to assist first-year students with the transition to college during the first eight weeks of school. First-Year Guides serve as a role model, resource and university ambassador within the Housing and Residence Life support network. Individual attention is given regarding academic success, campus involvement, community building, living with a roommate, etc. First-Year Guides maintain a high level of communication and interaction with students in the residence halls and at campus activities.

Visit louisville.edu/housing/employment/studentjobs/fyg.html to learn more about First-Year Guides.

RESIDENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION The goal of RSA is to make residence life an unforgettable experience, ensure that residents’ voices are heard and give consideration to students’ suggestions. RSA is a liaison among the residence hall students, Housing and Residence Life and the university community. https://www.facebook.com/UofLRSA NATIONAL RESIDENCE HALL HONORARY (NRHH) – CARDINAL CHAPTER • Recognizes those student living in university housing who have exhibited outstanding service and important leadership in the advancement of residence life at U of L. Supports and encourages activities which develop leadership qualities in residents and coordinates the year-end recognition ceremony. • Induction occurs at a special ceremony in the spring semester. • Dues provide a certificate and pin for each active member. Members are involved in fund raising and community service and are encouraged to attend annual student housing conferences. Check out what the National Residence Hall Honoroary-Cardinal Chapter has been up to through their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/NRHHCardinalChapter

"Living on campus has allowed me to establish some really great friendships and grow in my confidence and independence as a young woman." —Carmen Melendez, Pre-Dental Hygiene Living-Learning Community 10 IT’S YOUR LIFESTYLE… WHERE YOU LEARN & PLAY A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHAT IS AN RA? Resident Assistants (RAs) listen to problems, assist in emergencies and answer any questions you may have about housing or campus life. Depending on the building, there may be either one living on each floor or a couple designated for each location. WHAT IS MY ULINK? You can find ULink by going to the University of Louisville home page and clicking on ULink under popular sites. Using your ULink user ID, you can view your housing assignment and discover who your roommate will be, you can register for classes, print off your class schedule, pay your school bills, receive up-to-date information regarding the school and HOW DO I GET MY MAIL? connect with several other departments on campus. In order to receive mail and packages, residents living WHAT IS MY E-MAIL ADDRESS? in traditional halls must have a campus post office Your e-mail address is your ULink user ID@louisville. box. You will have an opportunity to sign up for a post edu (for example: [email protected]). Your office box during orientation. The cost of a mailbox is log-in ID for CardMail is your ULink user ID@cardmail. louisville.edu. $5.00. You may also visit the post office after move-in HOW DO I START USING MY CARDMAIL? to receive a box. Proof of housing is required. Please Log in to your account at http://outlook.com/cardmail. print your confirmation e-mail. With regard to package louisville.edu. Your log-in ID for CardMail is your delivery, the postal service will receive the package and ULink [email protected] (for example: place notification in the student’s PO box letting him/her [email protected]). know there is a package that needs to be picked up. WHAT IS MY CARDMAIL PASSWORD? Residents in UTA, Kurz Hall, Community Park, Bettie Your CardMail password is the same as your ULink Johnson Hall, Medical Dental Apartments and Billy password. Minardi Hall will find mailboxes in the buildings where Visit louisville.edu/email/student/ to learn more about Cardmail. they live, and may receive packages there as well. *Residents of Billy Minardi Hall will receive packages at Community Park.

14 EARLY ARRIVAL INFORMATION We understand that some residents may have school- related reasons that require a move to campus before the check-in date. We will do our best to accommodate special requests based on the availability of rooms. The cost for early check-in is $25 per day in addition to the regular semester rate and will be added to the student account. The early arrival request form goes live on July 1st. Visit http://louisville.edu/housing to submit an early check-in request.

WHAT DO I BRING?

RECOMMENDED ITEMS WHAT NOT TO BRING • Desk lights for studying & convenience • Hot plates • Cable TV access • Electric frying pans • TV, radio, stereo • Loft beds • Carpet (some of our locations do not include • Toaster ovens carpeted rooms) • Incense/candles • Alarm clock • Pets (other than fish) • Computer • Open-coil devices • Microwave and cooking utensils (microwaves are • Air conditioners not permitted in Threlkeld Hall) • Weapons of any kind • ENERGY STAR® preferred brands • Halogen light bulbs • Iron • Torchiere lamps (upward-facing bowls) • Lamp • Extension cords • Refrigerator, no larger than 4 cu. ft., ENERGY STAR brands preferred (Some residence halls PHONES: provide combination refrigerators and microwaves All rooms have a Voice over IP phone. in the suites. All apartments contain refrigerators) These phones only work with an Internet • Shower shoes/towels connection, so regular phones will not • Linens/pillow/extra-long twin sheets operate on these lines. Please do not • Something to carry toiletries to community baths connect regular phones to residence hall • Reusable bags for carrying groceries and making phone lines. The VoIP phones are costly shopping trips and you will be charged for damages. The VoIP phones also serve as emergency broadcast • Power strips with surge protector notification for the University.

15 LET US HELP YOU

CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES MAKE CAMPUS HEALTH SERVICES YOUR MEDICAL HOME HEALTH HEALTH PROMOTION We provide both preventive and acute care for students, plus: PROMOTION • Women’s health services • Psychiatric services, including medication management CAMPUS CAMPUS • Free flu shots HEALTH HEALTH • Immunizations SERVICES SERVICES • Allergy shots • Specialist referrals & coordination of care with off-site specialists • Pharmacy services & links to pharmaceutical assistance • Laboratory services PEACC PEACC • Student health insurance program… and much more!

Two locations: Belknap Campus Health Science Center Campus 215 Central Ave., Suite 110 401 East Chestnut St., Suite 110 502-852-6120 502-852-7256 Next to the Patterson Baseball Stadium at Central & Third In the Health Center Outpatient Clinic (HCOC) at Preston & Chestnut

ALCOHOL POLICY If UofL students at least 21 years of age decide to drink alcohol, the University explicitly recommends only low-risk use and condemns the misuse and abuse of alcohol. The University of Louisville supports the following statements related to the consumption of alcohol by students: 1. It is acceptable not to drink alcohol and each individual should make a personal, informed choice, keeping in mind: a) by law, you must be at least 21 years of age to drink alcohol, b) if you are at least 21 years of age and choose to drink alcohol, you should do so in a low-risk manner, c) consumption of alcohol should not be the main focus of any event you attend. 2. Accurate information about the consumption of alcohol and alcohol assessment referral is available through the Counseling Center Office.

Visit louisville.edu/dos/policiesprocedures/alcohol-policy-1.html to learn more about UofL's alcohol policy.

16 YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY The University employs the Rave Alert Text-Messaging System. Rave Alert is designed to provide rapid notification via text messages to alert students, faculty and staff of an emergency on or adjacent to campus. Rave works on most text-message-capable cell phones (or other digital devices) and requires no hardware or software installation by the receiving party. Individuals who want to take advantage of this system must enroll via the UofL main web page at Louisville.edu/alerts. Parents are welcome to sign up for UofL rave alerts as well.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides escorts every evening after dusk to students walking across campus alone. Call 502-852-6111 for more information.

Report an Act of Intolerance, Racism and Homophobia (Hate Line) to DPS at 502-852-6726.

Report a Sexual Assault to UofL Campus Police 502-852-6111; PEACC 502-852-2663 ; Metro Police 502-574-7830; Center for Women and Families Rape Relief Program 24-Hour Hotline, 502-581-RAPE; UofL Counseling Center 502-852-6585; Student Health Service 502-852-6479, or your resident director.

Visit louisville.edu/housing/help/dps.html to learn more about safety and security or download the UofL Card Safety app.

TECHNOLOGY Remember that file sharing copyrighted materials, such as music, games, movies and software, is a violation of federal law as well as the University’s Computer Usage Agreement. The music and movie industries scan the Internet for copyrighted media. When they find such instances on campus, they contact our IT department. Once notified, the University has no choice but to disconnect the internet privileges of the guilty party.

Visit louisville.edu/it/help/technology-for-students.html to see the students' technology site and learn more about IT support on campus.

17 DINING INFORMATION

THE PLAN Dining on campus is so easy and convenient we’ve put it on autopilot. Each fall and spring semester, all students in university housing, and any full-time commuting student taking at least 9 credit hours on the Belknap campus, are automatically assigned a meal plan. Visit www.uofldiningservices.com to view the meal plans specific to your residence and options to upgrade or customize. The meal plan is accepted at all campus dining venues (view the map on pages 12–13) and Flavours Catering

(http://uofldiningservices.com/catering.html) which THE “MEAL” tailors its service to student tastes and budgets. Meal plan meals may be used at the all-you-care-to-eat dining hall, Ville Grill, or across campus at Global Market THE “FLEX” ( breakfast and lunch combos) and Damon's (dinner Meal plan flex points are declining-balance-type dollars combos). Meals expire at the end of each semester. accepted at all campus dining locations. Flex points earn an automatic 6% discount with each purchase. THE EXPERTISE Flex points roll over from fall to spring semester. All flex Sodexo chefs are culinary experts adhering to the strictest food safety and quality standards to deliver points expire after spring finals. delicious meals for EVERYONE – including those with THE CARD food allergies, dietary issues or personal preference. The Cardinal Card, your student ID, is your pass to Vegans and vegetarians welcome! If you have a specific issue, don’t be afraid to chat with the staff at the Ville dining on campus. Your plan is pre loaded on your Grill. Cardinal Card ID, charged to your tuition account and becomes active on move-in day. Easily manage THE FEEDBACK your account with Cardinal Card Online (https://get. Give it to us! Your opinion counts and we want to hear cbord.com/louisville/full/login.php). View your account the good, the bad and the ugly to make sure every day balance, view recent transactions, report a lost or stolen we’re creating exceptional student experiences for you! card, and deposit funds. All flex deposits more than Online (http://uofldiningservices.com/feedback.html), in $100 get a 10% bonus. Example: $150 deposit = person, or over the phone (502-852-7261) $165 flex points THE PERFECT STUDENT JOB Free food and flexible schedule? Yes, please! Apply at our main office located beside Damon’s Grill inside the Student Activities Center.

18 QUESTIONS & CONCERNS

We hope that we have been able to address your concerns, but if we haven't, please use this page to write down any questions to ask during orientation.