Move-In Guide 2012 - Housing - Wayne State University

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Before You Arrive
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August is just around the corner and soon you will be packing
your bags for your new home away from home. There are
just a few things you will want to know and complete before
you get here. If you have questions, this Move-In Guide will
surely have the answers. Read on, and get excited to live on
campus as a WSU Warrior!
ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION
Your room assignment has been provided in the letter along
with this move-in guide. You can view who your roommate/
suitemate(s) are by going to the housing website at www.
housing.wayne.edu and clicking on the “Assignment and
Roommates” icon. You will need to log into our housing
student web, using your Access ID and Pipeline password.
Once you are logged in, you can click on your room/
apartment number and view the names and WSU email
addresses of your roommate/suitemates. In the event that
you have not yet been assigned a roommate/suitemate,
check back again soon. Someone is likely to be assigned to
you prior to move-in.
You are encouraged to contact your roommate/suitemate
prior to moving in to coordinate what you will be bringing
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with you. It is recommended that you also frequently check
your WSU email in case your roommate/suitemate is trying to
get in touch with you.
THINGS TO COORDINATE WITH YOUR ROOMMATE
Once you have contacted your new roommate/suitemate(s)
you should begin discussing what items each of you plan to
bring to campus for your new room. It’s helpful to coordinate
with one another to avoid having duplicate items that you
may be willing to share to save space. Most students find
that duplicate items take up valuable space in their rooms/
apartments. Begin the conversation early about using each
other’s things. For example: if you plan to share cleaning
supplies, how will you equally replenish them throughout the
year when you are running low. Below are a few items most
students find it best to coordinate:
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• TV, coaxial cable and DVD player
• Wastebasket and trash bags
• Cleaning supplies, including a
broom, dustpan, and mop
*students are responsible
for cleaning their own rooms
• Desk or floor lamps
*no overhead lighting in
most rooms
• Shower curtain
• Bath mats
ROOM AND MEAL PLAN CHANGES
Students who are interested in a room change or meal
plan change can participate in our Open Room/Meal Plan
Change Period. This period is held from September 12th-19th.
Students can pick up a Room Change or Meal Plan Change
form from their building’s front desk at the start of this
period on September 12th.
If participating in the room change process, students are
encouraged to find other students willing to complete a
room swap, as space is extremely limited. If they are unable
to find someone to swap with, we will do our best to
accommodate requests, if the space permits.
Meal plan changes can also be made online at our application
site up until July 29th. Beginning August 1st students will
need to email housingassignments@wayne.edu to change
their meal plan. All first-year freshmen students are required
to have either the 15 Meal Plan or the Warrior Pass. After
August 17th, students will not be able to change their meal
plans until the Open Meal Plan Change Period.
Learning Communities provide academic
support and social/fun activities focused
on a specific course or major. In Learning
Communities, small groups of students
with similar interests work closely together
as a “community of learners”. LC students
study, socialize and problem-solve together,
alongside advanced student (peer) mentors
and a faculty advisor. We have over 40
Learning Communities available for a wide
variety of majors and interests. Take a look
at our list online, and then contact the LC
Coordinator to join. It’s that easy!
Visit www.lcwayne.edu for more information
on how to join a Learning Community.
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