Campus Living Booklet 2013-2014 (PDF) - Seattle Pacific University
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<strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
campus<br />
living<br />
<strong>2013</strong>–14<br />
Housing Choices | Assignment Process | Dining Options
esidence life and<br />
university services<br />
Welcome to the<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Community!<br />
<strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
may soon be your new home.<br />
<strong>Living</strong> on campus will provide you with new opportunities<br />
to meet and live with a close community of<br />
people and become involved in college life. You’ll soon<br />
discover we’re more than just a place to live.<br />
You probably have a lot of questions about what<br />
it’s like to live at SPU. This booklet and the expanded<br />
information at spu.edu/living will answer many of your<br />
questions, plus provide essential information about<br />
housing and meal-plan options.<br />
Directions on applying for housing and submitting<br />
your housing deposit are outlined on page 12 of this<br />
booklet. Space is limited. Because of the high demand<br />
for campus housing, please be aware that not all<br />
students will receive their preferred assignment. If demand<br />
for campus housing exceeds supply, priority will<br />
be given to students who are required to live on campus.<br />
The assignment process is outlined on page 14.<br />
Keep your <strong>Campus</strong> <strong>Living</strong> booklet throughout the<br />
process to help you make decisions along the way. And<br />
while you’re getting ready to move, we’ll be busy preparing<br />
your new home!<br />
As part of the Office of Student Life, Residence Life oversees the residential community,<br />
providing opportunities for social interaction and programs that emphasize<br />
educational excellence and personal development. The Office of <strong>University</strong> Services,<br />
which includes <strong>Campus</strong> Dining and Housing Services, manages room and roommate<br />
assignments and meal plans. We work together to provide a living-learning<br />
environment that offers physical comfort and safety while supporting personal and<br />
academic growth.<br />
residential<br />
living requirement<br />
Since it was founded in 1891, <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> has been committed to<br />
the education of the whole person. For this reason, the residential experience is<br />
considered an integral part of a student’s education. Research shows that students<br />
who are engaged in a campus residential community have a more productive, and<br />
ultimately more satisfying, college experience than those who live off campus.<br />
A two-year guarantee of six consecutive academic quarters of housing is given to<br />
first-time freshmen. SPU encourages students to live on campus subsequent quarters<br />
as space is available. The Residential <strong>Living</strong> Requirement is evaluated yearly to support<br />
the residential experience, as well as respond to housing demand.<br />
For the <strong>2013</strong>–14 academic year,<br />
students are required to live on<br />
campus unless:<br />
• They are 20 years or older<br />
prior to the first day of class<br />
for the quarter for which<br />
they are applying.<br />
• They live at home with<br />
parent(s), legal guardian(s),<br />
spouse, or dependent children.<br />
• They are a graduate student.<br />
• They are enrolled for eight or<br />
fewer credits.<br />
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emerson hall<br />
Students say Emerson is a<br />
great place to live, learn,<br />
and build friendships to<br />
last a lifetime. Features include a main<br />
lounge with gas fireplace, underground parking, and<br />
an exercise center.<br />
Emerson Hall is centrally located, providing<br />
easy access to many campus buildings. Popular<br />
events include a quarterly Coffee House, the Emerson<br />
Film Festival, the Born Identity Exhibit, and a hall ball<br />
(which last year was held on an Argosy cruise).<br />
<strong>Living</strong> in Emerson also provides a unique<br />
opportunity for students to participate in programs<br />
and conversations related to cross-cultural relationships<br />
and social justice issues through the BRIDGES<br />
program.<br />
“<strong>Living</strong> in<br />
Emerson<br />
has been a<br />
great part<br />
of my college<br />
experience!<br />
Everyone is so welcoming, and it’s close<br />
to everything on campus. Emerson is an<br />
easy place to make friends.”<br />
– Christine Rouner, Freshman<br />
Emerson is SPU’s newest residence hall. Opened in<br />
2001, it features suite-style living with private or<br />
shared bathrooms.<br />
Opened in 1965 and originally named Upper Residence<br />
Hall, Ashton was renamed in honor of Dr. Philip F.<br />
Ashton for his service as psychology professor at<br />
<strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong> from 1929 to 1971.<br />
“Ashton is<br />
an energetic<br />
place where<br />
you can share<br />
experiences<br />
as a community while studying hard.<br />
I couldn't imagine a greater experience<br />
than living with your closest friends!”<br />
– Jordan Wallace, Sophomore<br />
ashton hall<br />
The friendly atmosphere in<br />
Ashton Hall makes all of its<br />
residents feel at home. Ashton is<br />
SPU’s largest residence hall, and its hilltop setting<br />
offers a striking view of the campus and the Lake<br />
Washington Ship Canal.<br />
Annual events include the Ashton Cup (a lipsync<br />
contest), Open Mic Nights, and a formal ball<br />
(which was held at the Space Needle in 2012). Its<br />
hall council is known for creative and thoughtprovoking<br />
programming.<br />
Ashton is an ideal place for both studying<br />
and relaxing. It boasts a renovated lounge and<br />
convenient exercise room. With more than 400<br />
students, you’ll have many opportunities for<br />
making new friends.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Ashton are available at:<br />
spu.edu/ashton<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Emerson are available at:<br />
spu.edu/emerson<br />
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options for first-time freshmen<br />
options for first-time freshmen
“<strong>Living</strong> in Hill<br />
is like living<br />
with one<br />
huge family!<br />
The guys on my floor are my best<br />
friends, and I feel at home in Hill.<br />
The traditions and relationships<br />
make it hard not to feel welcomed.”<br />
– Carl Sallee, Sophomore<br />
Hill Hall opened in 1962 and was named<br />
for the Reuben Hill family, who donated the<br />
property for the school’s expansion.<br />
hill hall<br />
Hill Hall is known across<br />
campus for its family<br />
atmosphere. Its comfortable main<br />
lounge is where students often gather for<br />
study and conversation. Hill Hall “beach,” a<br />
grassy area behind the hall, is a popular place<br />
for outdoor recreation.<br />
Hill Hall is also home of the REX Center,<br />
which offers circuit training and aerobic<br />
equipment. This residence hall is just a short<br />
walk to both Gwinn Commons and the SPU<br />
Library.<br />
Annual events include a fall retreat,<br />
a Halloween dance, Decade Skate, and a hall<br />
ball (which has been held at venues such as<br />
the <strong>Pacific</strong> Science Center and Experience<br />
Music Project).<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Hill are available at:<br />
spu.edu/hill<br />
moyer hall<br />
Moyer fosters a<br />
close-knit community<br />
where residents know<br />
each other well. Located on the edge<br />
of Tiffany Loop, Moyer is in the heart of central<br />
campus and close to most classrooms, dining<br />
locations, and recreational facilities.<br />
In this fun and family-like hall, Moyer residents<br />
enjoy activities such as a fall retreat, an<br />
annual broomball tournament, and the Experience<br />
Moyer Project. Last year Moyer and Hill Hall<br />
councils collaborated to plan a joint-hall ball at<br />
the Experience Music Project.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Moyer are available at:<br />
spu.edu/moyer<br />
Opened in 1953 and remodeled in 1983, Moyer<br />
was named in honor of Jacob Moyer for his years<br />
of service from 1925 to 1946 as a professor and<br />
dean of <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong>.<br />
“Moyer is full of<br />
fun, respectful,<br />
and talented<br />
people! At any point you can<br />
count on music and laughter flowing out<br />
the windows into Tiffany Loop. With a<br />
hall as amazing as Moyer, why would<br />
you live anywhere else?”<br />
– Kat Pickens, Sophomore<br />
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options for first-time freshmen<br />
options for first-time freshmen
esidence hall<br />
features<br />
20<br />
10<br />
19<br />
18<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
3<br />
Ashton Hill Moyer Emerson<br />
Floors 6 6 3 5<br />
Traditional hall, double<br />
and triple rooms<br />
Capacity 446 350 127 363<br />
• • •<br />
Suites, varied floor plans<br />
•<br />
Community floor bathrooms • • •<br />
Private or shared bathrooms<br />
•<br />
Community lounges • • • •<br />
Cable TV service • • • •<br />
Secure wireless access • • • •<br />
Wired ethernet ports • • • •<br />
Elevator • •<br />
Furnished* • • • •<br />
Kitchen on floor • • • •<br />
Laundry (fee for use) • • • •<br />
Live-in professional and student staff • • • •<br />
Mini-blind window treatment • • • •<br />
Movable furniture+<br />
•<br />
Recreation/exercise center • • •<br />
Residence hall council • • • •<br />
Single-gender floors • • • •<br />
Study rooms • • • •<br />
TV room • • • •<br />
Vending machines • • • •<br />
Wheelchair-accessible rooms • •<br />
* Students living in residence halls are provided with an extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk, chair, and closet.<br />
+ Furniture may be reconfigured, but it may not be removed from the room.<br />
Please note: All residence halls close during Christmas and Spring breaks.<br />
Residence<br />
Halls & <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Apartments<br />
Ashton Hall (1) B5<br />
Bailey Apts. (2) D5<br />
Davis Apts. (9) D6<br />
Emerson Hall (3) B2<br />
Emerson Triplex Apts. (20) A2<br />
Falcon Apts. (4) B2<br />
Falcon Duplex (5) B2<br />
Falcon Fourplex (6) B1<br />
Hill Hall (7) A3<br />
Moyer Hall (8) C3<br />
650 W. Bertona Apts. (10) A2<br />
34 W. Cremona Apts. (11) F3<br />
The Wesley at Cremona (12) F4<br />
The Wesley at Dravus (13) F4<br />
35 W. Cremona Apts. (14) F3<br />
37 W. Dravus Apts. (15) E4<br />
49 W. Dravus Apts. (16) E4<br />
528 W. Dravus Apts. (17) B4<br />
605 W. Emerson Apts. (18) A2<br />
608 W. Emerson Apts. (19) A2<br />
7<br />
1<br />
17<br />
8<br />
2<br />
9<br />
16<br />
15<br />
11<br />
14<br />
13<br />
12<br />
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spu campus apartments<br />
Our campus apartments offer an independent<br />
living experience for transfer and continuing residential students (first-time<br />
freshmen are not eligible). <strong>Campus</strong> apartments are furnished and accommodate two or more<br />
residents, depending on the size. Kitchens are available for when you want to prepare your own<br />
food, and meal plans may be purchased for when you don’t.<br />
Conveniently located, these residences provide many opportunities for student involvement<br />
in the larger campus community. Community activities are planned for students to interact with<br />
neighbors, including dinner parties, study breaks, barbeques, and more.<br />
“I have loved living<br />
in the apartments.<br />
I get to live with my best friends and set my own<br />
schedule. The convenience allows me to relax so<br />
I can do school well.”<br />
– William Tollefson, Junior<br />
apartment<br />
features<br />
For rates,<br />
see inside<br />
back cover.<br />
34 Cremona 35 Cremona 37 Dravus 49 Dravus 528 Dravus 605 Emerson 608 Emerson 650 Bertona Bailey Davis Emerson Triplex Falcon Falcon 4-Plex Wesley<br />
Capacity 29 21 10 46 14 12 33 14 19 36 8 36 8 129<br />
2-person / 1 bedroom • • • • • • • • • •<br />
3-person / 1 bedroom<br />
•<br />
3-person / 2 bedroom • • •<br />
4-person / 2 bedroom • • • • • • •<br />
4-person / 3 bedroom<br />
•<br />
4-person / 4 bedroom<br />
•<br />
6-person / 3 bedroom • • • •<br />
Cable TV service • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
Secure wireless access* • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
Wired ethernet ports • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
All utilities included • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
Elevator<br />
•<br />
Furnished+ • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
Window coverings included • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
Access to laundry (fee for use) • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
In-unit washer/dryer (no charge!)<br />
•<br />
Open Christmas and Spring breaks • • • • • • • • • • • • • •<br />
* If SPU-wireless access is not installed in your building, you may check out a wireless access point at no charge.<br />
+ Each student is provided with an extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk, and chair; each apartment is provided with a<br />
sofa, chair, and dining room table and chairs.<br />
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options for transfers<br />
options for transfers
how to apply<br />
deadlines<br />
First-time freshmen are eligible for the residence halls. Transfer students are eligible<br />
for the campus apartments. Because of the high demand for campus housing, students<br />
may not receive their preferred assignment. If demand for campus housing exceeds<br />
supply, priority will be given to students who are required to live on campus (see page<br />
3 for residential living requirements).<br />
Autumn Quarter <strong>2013</strong><br />
If your housing application<br />
and deposit are received:<br />
• By May 31, you will receive<br />
your assignment at the<br />
beginning of August.<br />
Winter Quarter <strong>2014</strong><br />
If your housing application<br />
and deposit are received:<br />
• By December 11, you will<br />
receive your assignment<br />
shortly after Christmas.<br />
Spring Quarter <strong>2014</strong><br />
If your housing application<br />
and deposit are received:<br />
• By March 19, you will<br />
receive your assignment<br />
by the end of Spring Break.<br />
1 Submit an Application<br />
Visit spu.edu/HousingApp and complete the <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Housing Application. When you access the link, you will<br />
be directed to a Banner Information System login screen<br />
and will be prompted to enter your SPU username and<br />
password. If this is your first time entering the system<br />
or if you have forgotten your username or password,<br />
go to spu.edu/FindMyID.<br />
2 Submit a $300 Housing Deposit<br />
After submitting your application, you will see a link to<br />
pay your housing deposit. The link has a secure connection<br />
and is available 24 hours a day. You can pay by<br />
e-check (a no-fee service) or by credit card (with a 2.75%<br />
transaction fee). MasterCard, American Express, and<br />
Discover Card are accepted. SPU cannot accept credit or<br />
debit card payments over the phone or in person. Please<br />
be prepared to pay when you submit your application.<br />
If you do not have web access or would prefer to pay<br />
by paper check, please mail a $300 check payable to SPU,<br />
with your ID number on the memo line, to the address on<br />
the back cover of this booklet.<br />
Note: Your housing deposit will not appear as a payment on your account; it is<br />
held separately and released when you leave SPU housing, provided you have<br />
met your contract obligations and have not damaged your room.<br />
• Between June 1 and August 15,<br />
you will receive your<br />
assignment mid-September.<br />
• After August 15, your<br />
application will be processed<br />
as space permits.*<br />
canceling an application<br />
To cancel an application, send a written notice via mail, fax, or email (see contact<br />
information on the back cover). To receive a refund of your deposit, you must cancel<br />
your application by the following dates:<br />
For Autumn Quarter <strong>2013</strong>: June 28<br />
For Winter Quarter <strong>2014</strong>: December 11<br />
For Spring Quarter <strong>2014</strong>: March 19<br />
• Between December 12 and<br />
December 20, you will receive<br />
your assignment when you<br />
check in (January 5).<br />
• After December 20, your<br />
application will be processed<br />
as space permits.*<br />
• Between March 20 and<br />
March 26, you will receive<br />
your assignment when you<br />
check in (April 1).<br />
• After March 26, your application<br />
will be processed as<br />
space permits.*<br />
*If you apply for housing during a break or at the start of a quarter, a minimum of two business days is required to make your assignment.<br />
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making housing<br />
assignments<br />
Both your priority and your preferences influence<br />
your housing assignment. First-time freshmen and<br />
transfer students are prioritized separately by the<br />
date their admissions applications are received —<br />
the earlier your date, the higher your priority. Firsttime<br />
freshmen are assigned to a residence hall and<br />
transfers are assigned to an apartment according<br />
to the preferences provided on the <strong>Campus</strong> Housing<br />
Application (spu.edu/HousingApp).<br />
matching<br />
roommates<br />
Your chances of getting into one of your<br />
preferred housing locations will depend on its<br />
availability and how many other students with<br />
an earlier admissions application date have<br />
requested that location. If your first choice is<br />
unavailable, we will look to your second choice<br />
and so on. Over half of first-time freshman will<br />
be assigned to a triple room.<br />
If demand for campus housing exceeds supply,<br />
priority will be given to students who are required<br />
to live on campus (see page 3 for residential living<br />
requirements).<br />
Roommate matching is guided by the preferences you mark on<br />
the <strong>Campus</strong> Housing Application. We will seek to match you with<br />
someone who has marked similar characteristics and interests, so<br />
be honest and choose your answers carefully. Roommate assignments<br />
are made without regard to disability, race, religion, creed,<br />
or national origin.<br />
If you want to room with a friend rather than be matched with<br />
someone new, enter your friend’s SPU ID number in question #2 on<br />
your application. As long as the request is mutual, we’ll do our best<br />
to place you together; however, it will depend largely on whether<br />
you and your requested roommate have similar priority.<br />
Although you and your roommate may be matched because<br />
you share some of the same qualities, you should not expect those<br />
similarities to ensure a strong roommate relationship. Regardless<br />
of how well you match on paper, or even if you choose your roommate,<br />
characteristics such as cooperation, compassion, and communication<br />
make roommate relationships work. Coming into your<br />
new living situation with an open mind will contribute to developing<br />
a friendship that will last long after you graduate.<br />
Special<br />
Accommodations<br />
If you require special housing accommodations<br />
due to a documented<br />
disability, please answer “YES” to<br />
question #3 on the <strong>Campus</strong> Housing<br />
Application, and contact Disability<br />
Support Services in the Center for<br />
Learning at 206-281-2272. Incoming<br />
students should submit their request<br />
by June 1 for Autumn Quarter,<br />
or six weeks before the beginning of<br />
Winter and Spring quarters.<br />
Special Dietary Needs<br />
If you have a special diet or a food<br />
allergy, the executive chef and food<br />
service managers will discuss options<br />
to meet your needs. Please answer<br />
“YES” to question #4 on the <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Housing Application and contact<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Dining at 206-281-2356.<br />
A selection of vegetarian and<br />
vegan items are offered at all meals.<br />
Students with dietary needs that are<br />
unable to be met by <strong>Campus</strong> Dining<br />
should consider living in the campus<br />
apartments, where a meal plan is not<br />
required.<br />
dining services<br />
Sodexo <strong>Campus</strong> Services has<br />
maintained a partnership for<br />
more than 43 years with <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, meeting the food service needs of students,<br />
faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and guests to the campus.<br />
Students are their primary focus, and they strive<br />
to serve quality local products that are healthy, nutritious,<br />
and flavorful. With national brands such as Starbucks<br />
® , Subway ® , and Einstein Bros. ® , you’ll find variety<br />
and value. Convenient locations, outstanding customer<br />
service, quality food, and a focus on sustainability combine<br />
to make dining at SPU a great experience.<br />
dining locations<br />
Gwinn Commons Dining Hall. Our main<br />
dining facility offers an inviting atmosphere and a<br />
menu to accommodate student preferences. This quality<br />
dining commons features a <strong>Pacific</strong> Northwest style,<br />
exhibition cooking, and made-to-order meals. Note: No<br />
food service is provided in Gwinn during Thanksgiving,<br />
Christmas, or Spring breaks.<br />
Corner Place Market. Our campus convenience<br />
store features Subway ® sandwiches, soup, organic<br />
items, Simply to Go meals, snacks, fruit, and a wide<br />
selection of beverages.<br />
Common Grounds. Our campus coffee shop<br />
features espresso drinks, fresh-baked pastries,<br />
a variety of snack items, and Simply to Go meals.<br />
Falcon’s Landing. This convenient retail restaurant<br />
and grill features Einstein Bros. ® bagels, specialty<br />
burgers, a tossed-to-order salad station, and a variety<br />
of grab-and-go options.<br />
Academic Perks. Our espresso kiosk features<br />
Starbucks ® along with a variety of light snacks and<br />
upscale desserts, and Simply to Go meals.<br />
Sandella’s Flatbread Café. Our new campus<br />
retail dining venue features wraps, quesadillas,<br />
salads, rice bowls and more.<br />
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meal plans<br />
We recognize that student schedules and<br />
dining preferences vary; therefore, we have developed meal<br />
plans to provide flexibility and convenience. For complete plan details, please visit<br />
spu.edu/MealOptions. You will make your meal-plan choice on the Room and Meal<br />
Plan Contract that is sent with your housing assignment.<br />
Meal Plan Requirements<br />
Residence Halls. All students living in Ashton, Hill, Emerson, and Moyer halls are<br />
required to choose a quarterly meal plan, either the Unlimited or a Weekly Block plan.<br />
Each plan combines access to the main dining hall (Gwinn Commons) with SPU Points<br />
to spend at any dining location (see “Understanding Points” below). The more access<br />
you have to Gwinn, the fewer points you’ll need to supplement your meal plan.<br />
meal plan options<br />
CHOICES DESCRIPTION COST<br />
Quarterly<br />
Plans<br />
FOR RESIDENCE HALL OR<br />
CAMPUS APARTMENT RESIDENTS<br />
SPU POINTS<br />
(PER QUARTER)<br />
PER<br />
QUARTER<br />
Unlimited Unlimited access to Gwinn Commons 7500 ($75) $1492<br />
Weekly Block 21<br />
Weekly Block 14<br />
21 meals Sun–Sat (max 3 meals per day)<br />
A meal is considered an entrance into Gwinn Commons<br />
or a meal exchange* at a Simply to Go retail location.<br />
14 meals Sun–Sat (max 3 meals per day)<br />
A meal is considered an entrance into Gwinn Commons<br />
or a meal exchange* at a Simply to Go retail location.<br />
7500 ($75) $1492<br />
1500 ($150) $1,409<br />
The Unlimited plan allows you unlimited access to Gwinn during their service hours<br />
— you can enter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and even stop in for a snack or two<br />
during the day (please note: all food must be consumed in the dining hall).<br />
Weekly Block 10<br />
10 meals Sun–Sat (max 3 meals per day)<br />
A meal is considered an entrance into Gwinn Commons<br />
or a meal exchange* at a Simply to Go retail location.<br />
22500 ($225) $1,342<br />
If your class, work, or social schedule varies, you may want to choose a Weekly Block<br />
plan, which allows you a certain number of entrances into Gwinn per week to use at<br />
your discretion. For example, let’s say you are on the Weekly Block 14. On Sunday, you<br />
eat breakfast and lunch at Gwinn. That evening, you choose to use your SPU points to<br />
pick up a Subway sandwich for a study group with friends. Your two entrances into<br />
Gwinn would be taken off of your balance of 14, leaving you with 12 to use for the<br />
remainder of the week. The cost of your Subway sandwich would be deducted from<br />
your point balance (see “Understanding Points” below). Block and point balances are<br />
available from the cashier and via the <strong>Campus</strong> Card website at spu.edu/<strong>Campus</strong>Cards.<br />
Weekly Block 7<br />
7 meals Sun–Sat (max 3 meals per day)<br />
A meal is considered an entrance into Gwinn Commons<br />
or a meal exchange* at a Simply to Go retail location.<br />
30000 ($300) $1,287<br />
Note: Quarterly plans renew each quarter unless a change form is submitted during specified periods.<br />
Counts reset on Sunday morning; unused entries do not carry over to the next week. SPU Points roll<br />
quarter to quarter, but not year to year. Students who use all of their SPU Points in a given quarter may<br />
purchase Advantage Points.<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Apartments. Although not required, students living in campus apartments<br />
may choose any plan, including a Block 25 (25 entrances into Gwinn), Block 50 (50<br />
entrances into Gwinn), or Advantage Points (see below).<br />
Per-purchase Plans<br />
Block 25<br />
FOR CAMPUS APARTMENT RESIDENTS<br />
AND COMMUTERS<br />
A combination of 25 entrances into Gwinn Commons and<br />
meal exchange* swipes at Simply to Go retail locations.<br />
PER PURCHASE<br />
$240<br />
Understanding Points<br />
SPU Points. Unlimited and Weekly Block plans come with SPU Points, which are worth<br />
a penny a point and save you sales tax. For example, let’s say you have an Unlimited<br />
plan, which includes 7500 ($75). You want to purchase a latte at Academic Perks for<br />
$2.55. The cashier will deduct 255 points from your balance, leaving you with 7245<br />
($72.45) to use the remainder of the quarter. Unused SPU Points will roll from quarter<br />
to quarter, but not year to year. If you deplete your SPU points before the end of the<br />
quarter, you may purchase Advantage Points.<br />
Advantage Points. These points are used in the same manner as SPU Points but are<br />
not linked to a quarterly meal plan. Unused Advantage Points will roll from quarter to<br />
quarter and year to year until no activity is recorded for three consecutive quarters.<br />
Additional points may be purchased as needed.<br />
Block 50<br />
A combination of 50 entrances into Gwinn Commons and<br />
meal exchange* swipes at Simply to Go retail locations.<br />
Advantage Points A declining balance plan that saves sales tax on purchases 1500 ($15) min.<br />
Note: Per-purchase plans do not automatically renew; you may purchase additional blocks and points<br />
at your convenience. Balances roll from quarter to quarter and year to year until no activity is recorded<br />
for three consecutive quarters.<br />
*Meal Exchange<br />
The meal exchange feature allows a Block plan patron to use one of their meals to get three items from<br />
the Simply to Go case at retail locations: an entrée, a side dish or dessert, and a beverage. Simply to Go<br />
options are available at the Corner Place Market, Academic Perks, and Common Grounds.<br />
$459<br />
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Answers to Frequently<br />
Asked Housing Questions<br />
When can I move in?<br />
New students may check in according to the<br />
following schedule:<br />
Autumn Quarter <strong>2013</strong><br />
Thursday, September 26, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.<br />
Winter Quarter <strong>2014</strong><br />
Sunday, January 5, 1–4 p.m.<br />
Spring Quarter <strong>2014</strong><br />
Tuesday, April 1, 1–4 p.m.<br />
Staff will be unavailable outside of these times,<br />
so please plan your arrival accordingly. Students<br />
who arrive earlier than their scheduled checkin<br />
time must find alternate arrangements<br />
off-campus. Details about where to check in<br />
will be sent with your assignment.<br />
What can I bring with me?<br />
We want you to be comfortable in your new home<br />
away from home, but you may want to consider<br />
prioritizing what you’ll really need. Space will be<br />
limited. You may want to call your roommate(s) to<br />
decide who will bring which items; you probably<br />
won’t need or have room for two of everything.<br />
A checklist of suggested items to bring is available<br />
at spu.edu/WhatToBring.<br />
What are the chances of getting<br />
into my preferred building?<br />
The popularity of certain buildings varies from<br />
year to year. Your chances of getting into your<br />
preferred building are dependent on the number<br />
of available spaces in that building and how many<br />
students with an earlier admission application<br />
date have requested it.<br />
What are my chances of getting<br />
into a triple room?<br />
There are more than 150 triple rooms in the<br />
residence halls. Over half of first-time freshmen<br />
will likely be assigned to a triple room.<br />
What should I know about<br />
connecting to the Internet?<br />
There are wired ethernet connections to the<br />
Internet in each residence hall room and apartment.<br />
Wireless access is also available throughout<br />
the majority of campus. For more information,<br />
go to spu.edu/help.<br />
What is my mailing address?<br />
Residence hall students are assigned a mailstop<br />
(the term used for your mailbox). Mailboxes are<br />
located outside the Student Union Building. <strong>Campus</strong><br />
apartment residents either receive a mailstop<br />
or, for specific buildings, have mail delivered<br />
directly to a mailbox at their residence. Mailing<br />
Services will provide mailing information to you by<br />
September 15, <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
May I see my room before I move in?<br />
Residence halls are used for conferences during<br />
the summer and are closed during Christmas and<br />
Spring breaks; therefore, rooms are not available<br />
for viewing. Layouts of typical rooms in each hall<br />
are available at spu.edu/HousingOptions.<br />
May I have a car on campus?<br />
Parking spaces on campus are limited, and there<br />
is a quarterly fee. You may park your car on the<br />
street, but SPU is located in a residential area and<br />
those spaces are very limited. Safety and Security<br />
manages campus parking and encourages you to<br />
consider leaving your car at home and using <strong>Seattle</strong><br />
buses that stop near campus.<br />
What about housing and food<br />
service during holiday breaks?<br />
Residence halls close during Christmas and Spring<br />
breaks. Residents will need to vacate the hall,<br />
but may leave personal property in their rooms.<br />
Students occupying the campus apartments may<br />
remain on campus during breaks. Food service is<br />
not available in Gwinn Commons during Thanksgiving,<br />
Christmas, or Spring breaks.<br />
Residence halls close on the following schedule:<br />
Autumn Quarter <strong>2013</strong><br />
Thursday, December 12, 10 a.m.<br />
Winter Quarter <strong>2014</strong><br />
Thursday, March 20, 10 a.m.<br />
Spring Quarter <strong>2014</strong><br />
Friday, June 13, 4 p.m.<br />
For answers to more frequently asked<br />
questions, visit spu.edu/HousingFAQ.<br />
room and meal<br />
plan rates<br />
Room Rates<br />
Per Quarter<br />
Ashton, Hill, and Moyer (traditional residence halls)<br />
Requires purchase of the Unlimited or a Weekly Block plan each quarter.<br />
Double room $1,797<br />
Triple room $1,597<br />
Emerson Hall (suite-style residence hall)<br />
Requires purchase of the Unlimited or a Weekly Block plan each quarter.<br />
Double room with shared bath $2,207<br />
Double room with private bath $2,370<br />
Single room with shared bath $2,529<br />
Single room with private bath $2,691<br />
Triple or quad room with private or shared bath $2,047<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Apartments<br />
No meal plan required.<br />
One- or two-person unit (studio or one bedroom) $2,251<br />
Three-person unit (one or two bedrooms) $1,849<br />
Four-or-more person unit (two or more bedrooms) $1,849<br />
Wesley Apartments<br />
No meal plan required.<br />
Two-person unit (one bedroom) $2,332<br />
Three-person unit (two bedroom) $2,074<br />
Four-person unit (three bedrooms) $2,074<br />
Four-person unit (four bedrooms) $2,430<br />
Meal Plan Rates<br />
Unlimited $1,492<br />
Weekly Block 21 $1,492<br />
Weekly Block 14 $1,409<br />
Weekly Block 10 $1,342<br />
Weekly Block 7 $1,287<br />
Meal Plan Rates<br />
Per Quarter<br />
Per Purchase<br />
Block 50 $459*<br />
Block 25 $240*<br />
Advantage Points<br />
$15 min.*<br />
*Additional blocks and points may be purchased throughout the year as needed.<br />
If you have questions throughout the application process, please<br />
call Housing and Meal Plan Services at 206-281-2188, email<br />
housing@spu.edu, or visit the Housing and Residence Life website<br />
at spu.edu/living.<br />
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<strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Housing and Meal Plan Services<br />
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 312<br />
<strong>Seattle</strong>, Washington 98119-1957<br />
206-281-2188<br />
housing@spu.edu<br />
spu.edu/living<br />
fax: 206-281-2026