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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

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