The Brockport Residential Experience

esidence halls at The College at Brockport Rare more than places where students sleep. They are vibrant, active communities where personal development and learning take place. Our residence halls are comfortable and affordable, promoting a safe and inclusive environment where academic and personal success is emphasized. Our staff members are dedicated to student Top 10 reasons to live on campus: success through a commitment to fostering collaboration, building a sense of community, promoting 1. Supportivestudentandprofessionalstaff 6. All rooms are fully furnished: bed (extralong twin civility, embracing diversity, mattress), dresser, desk, desk chair, and closet 2. SUNY Award-winning Living Learning Communities and encouraging responsible (LLC) Program 7. Walking distance to everything: classes, activities, citizenship. Our community building and events program focuses on the holistic 3. Extended housing options for winter and summer development of the student within sessions 8. Easy access to athletic and recreational facilities the residential setting. and the Special Events Recreation Center (SERC) Each residence hall community Laundry included in room costs, with machines in 4. is led by a live-in professional every residence hall Direct access to support and engagement 9. Resident Director (RD) and a staff of opportunities 5. Cable, Internet, heat, water, maintenance, and trash upperclassman Resident Assistants pick-up — all costs are included! 10. 24-hour, on-call support (including Residential Life, (RAs). RAs and RDs are excellent maintenance, and University Police) sources of information — they know the campus, its resources, and how to help you engage on campus and utilize resources. Our staff will help you navigate the College’s opportunities, services, and systems. We also support your development Live. Learn. Lead. of responsibility and concern for others while assisting you in Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities achieving your academic goals. The Office of Residential Life/ Thompson Hall, West Wing Learning Communities believes 350 New Campus Drive that enhancing self-esteem and Brockport, NY 14420-2980 developing effective social and Phone: (585) 395- 2122 or (585) 395- 2108 interpersonal skills are critical Fax: (585) 395- 2732 to student success. Grouping facebook.com/brockportreslife students with their peers Email: [email protected] develops a common learning Visit brockport.edu/life/residential_life @BportResLife community experience. 17-8930 Housing for First-year Students We require all freshmen to live on campus unless commuting from a parent’ s or legal guardian’ s home within 30 miles of campus. All first- year students live in designated halls to offer a common and supportive experience. This experience is designed to support academic success and a successful transition to the College. First- year student residence halls feature: • a substance-free environment • academic support provided by residential math and writing tutors and RD outreach • direct access to support and engagement opportunities • opportunities to develop leadership skills through the Residence Hall Association • a faculty-in-residence program • SUNY Award-winning Living Learning Communities (LLCs)

Living Learning Communities Living Learning Communities (LLCs) provide unique environments where groups of students share common residential and learning experiences. Based on disciplinary and interdisciplinary themes, LLCs create intentional links between academic, social, and residential experiences. Advantages include convenient, natural study groups; special Policies and Procedures on-campus programming; unique field trips off campus; networking opportunities with • All residential students, except those in the • The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of faculty, staff, and alumni; and dedicated LLC math and writing tutors. To learn more, townhomes, are required to purchase a meal plan any controlled substance is prohibited in all please visit brockport.edu/life/living_learning_communities. through BASC (basc1.org). residence halls. • Townhome residents are not required to have a meal • All residence halls are smoke-free. Smoking is plan, as each unit has a personal kitchen; however, prohibited on College property, with the exception of BASC offers specific meal plan options for townhome designated areas. residents who are interested. Please visit basc1.org • Parents may be notified if their student is found Second-year Housing Requirement for First-time Students for more information. responsible for violating the Code of Student The College at Brockport has student success as its highest priority and recognizes the connection between on- • Students are under a continuous obligation to be Social Conduct.

campus living and persistence to graduation. It is College policy that all first-time* college students live on campus considerate of each other at all times. The highest • Our On-Campus Housing License is available online.

for their first four consecutive semesters of study (three semesters for spring admits). priority is given to the right of students to study in All residents must affirm that they have read and * First-time college students are those who are attending a college or university for the first time. College credits earned while in high school, their rooms or suites. All residence halls observe agree to the policies. either through college courses or testing, do not count as college attendance, nor does enrollment in a college summer session between high study/quiet hours: school and enrollment at Brockport. • Sunday – Thursday: 7 pm – 7 am • The Housing Agreement is binding for the entire • Friday – Saturday: Midnight – 7 am academic year (August–May). Outside of these hours, students are always • Our concern about the environment is reflected in expected to be courteous in regards to noise. The our recycling and energy conservation programs. right to study supersedes the right to entertain. We depend upon your active participation. Housing for Transfer Students • We expect all students to abide by the Code of • We encourage you to obtain personal property Student Conduct and New York State laws. insurance for any valuables you bring. The College Transfers are housed in our upperclassman halls: Harmon, • All residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and at Brockport assumes no responsibility for items lost, Gordon, Bramley, Briggs, Perry, Mortimer, and Eagle Halls. require card access for entry. An evening guest sign- stolen, or damaged by fire, water, and/or any other Transfers with more than 54 earned credits (junior/senior in process is required in all residence halls. foreign material. status) can also apply for the Student Townhomes waiting list. Typically, the townhomes room-assignment process ends in • Possessing and consuming alcohol is prohibited • For more information on Residential Life’ s policies mid-February, and the waiting list application is available for for persons less than 21 years of age. All first- year and procedures, including our refund policy, please students who would like to be contacted in the event that a halls are alcohol- free. Please read the full Code of visit brockport.edu/life/residential_life/policies. space becomes available. Student Conduct and On-Campus Housing License for a complete list of policies and procedures. 1 6 Townhomes Applying for Campus Housing • Please first pay your housing and tuition deposits by • We will ask you numerous compatibility questions to contacting the Office of Student Accounts at (585) help us find the ideal housing assignment for you. 395-2473 or by visiting brockport.edu/support/ Eagle Hall • If you are interested in applying for a Living Learning student_accounts. Community, please be sure to complete the

Allen Admin. Bl • Once your housing deposit is processed, you will Living Learning Community portion of the Housing dg. receive an email at your Brockport email address Application. If you are requesting a specific roommate, and be able to access our online housing application. please discuss and apply for the same LLC(s) as your For instructions on setting up your Brockport email mutually requested roommate. account, NetID, and password, visit brockport.edu/ • For best consideration of your preferences, we ask Library admissions_aid/brockport_bound. You will need that you please complete your housing application by your Student ID number (800xxxxxx), found on your SERC June 1 (fall admits) or January 1 (spring admits). Admissions acceptance materials. • Your housing assignment will be sent to your • You may request a specific roommate, as space Brockport email address in early to mid-August for fall permits, by mutually entering each other’s ID number admits and early to mid-January for spring admits. on the application. Please note that if the roommate request is not indicated by both students, it may not • For more details on dates and deadlines, please visit be honored. our website: brockport.edu/life/residential_life.

What Is Provided • 24-hour, on-call support (including Residential Life, • Easy access to classes; activities; events; and athletic INTRODUCING maintenance, and University Police) and recreational facilities, including the Special • Internet, TV, heat, water, maintenance, phone, and Events Recreation Center (SERC) trash pick-up — all costs are included! • Extended housing options for winter and summer EAGLE HALL! • Laundry included in room costs, with machines in sessions every residence hall • Accommodation of any individual student needs • Fully-furnished rooms: bed with extralong twin through the Office for Students with Disabilities mattress (80” x 33 1/2” x 6 1/2”), dresser, desk, desk • Gender Inclusive Housing Options, which can be chair, closet (52” x 88”), wastebasket, and recycling bin found at: brockport.edu/life/residential_life/ OpeningFall2018 • A study lounge, a TV lounge, a community gender_inclusive kitchen, vending machines, and recycling in every residence hall

Eagle Hall perks: Ready for state-of-the-art living? • Hotel-style rooms (two residents and Eagle Hall is open to upperclassmen. Visit brockport. What Can I Bring? a bathroom in each) edu/life/residential_life/halls/eagle for deposit • Personal refrigerators of five cubic feet or and application information, housing rates, and more. smaller (recommended one per bedroom) • Quick walk to the SERC, Drake are permitted in the residence halls. Memorial Library, the Liberal Arts Building, and Harrison Dining Hall • One microwave (700 watts or less) is permitted in each bedroom. • Keyless door entry • Check with your roommate/suitemates before bringing too many items! • All costs included; flexible contracts • Trunks and baggage may be shipped • Large multipurpose room and Smart to Central Receiving, 382 Holley Street, Classroom on the first floor Brockport, NY 14420. Please include your name and room assignment. • Kitchens and quiet study lounges on every floor • For a complete list of suggested and prohibited items, please check out our website. 5 2 On-campus Housing Options

Corridor-style double room • MacVicar • McLean SMITH HOLLEY STREET • McFarlane HAZEN • Thompson HOLMES EDWARDS

MORTIMER DAILEY HARMON GORDON SEYMOUR HARRISON McLEAN COLLEGE McFARLANE UNION BROWN DOBSON BENEDICT THOMPSON PERRY BRIGGS MacVICAR BROCKWAY BRAMLEY Upperclassman 4-person suite RESIDENCE DRIVE 6-person suite • Benedict • Gordon • Dobson • Mortimer • Briggs • Harmon • Bramley RAILROAD TRACKS TOWNHOME TERRACE • Perry • Mortimer

EAGLE LIBERAL ARTS

DRAKE COOPER ALLEN LIBRARY Hotel-style double room STUDENT • Eagle TOWNHOMES

NEW CAMPUS DRIVE

SERC

20’11” approximate room and window sizes (length x width) are as follows: Lower Quad Middle Quad Upper Quad South Campus

Thompson McLean MacVicar McFarlane Benedict Dobson Harmon Gordon Briggs Bramley Perry Mortimer Eagle Townhomes Student Residence Hall Room Size Window Size 8’10” Thompson, MacVicar, McFarlane, McLean 13’ x 12’ 4’5” x 6’7”

Harmon, Gordon, Benedict, Dobson 12’9” x 10’10” 5’2” x 4’6”

juniors & Briggs, Bramley, Perry 11’2” x 11’4” 5’10” x 3’10” Student Community F F F F F F T U/T U/T U/T U/T U/T U/T seniors only Mortimer 10’8” x 12’8” 4’8” x 3’9” Alcohol-free Status All All All All All All 14’ Eagle 14’ x 20’11” 4’ x 4’8” Extended Housing (open during the breaks) 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3 Note: Room sizes are approximate. Each building may vary. Living Learning Communities 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Faculty In Residence 3 3 3 3 3 Brockport’s residence halls offer many living options and configurations. MacVicar, McLean, McFarlane, and Thompson Occupancy 144 166 162 171 194 198 196 196 210 210 210 440 256 208 Halls have corridor-style rooms opening directly onto the hallway, with a large bathroom shared with other residents in the hallway. This option is only available to first-year students. Benedict/Dobson and Harmon/Gordon Halls are Living Style hall hall hall hall suite suite suite suite suite suite suite suite hotel apartment comprised of four-person (two-bedroom) suites, each with a common room and private bath. Briggs, Bramley, and Number of Floors 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 9 9 11 4 2 Perry Halls, for returning and transfer students, are comprised of six-person (three-bedroom) suites, with a common room and private bath. Mortimer Hall, our largest building, is comprised of four-, five-, and six-person suites. The new Public-use Elevators 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Eagle Hall, open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, includes hotel-style rooms with two beds and a private bathroom in each. Student Townhomes are available to junior- and senior-level Brockport students. 3= available in the residence hall closed during holiday shutdown F = houses freshman students only T = houses transfer students only U/T = houses upperclass and transfer students 3 * 4