Campus Living 2010â11 - Seattle Pacific University
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campus living 2010–11<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 www.spu.edu/living, will answer many<br />
of your questions, plus provide essential information<br />
about 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. Because there are a limited number of spaces<br />
in each building, please be aware that not all students<br />
will receive their preferred assignment. Priority for<br />
available spaces 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.<br />
And while you’re getting ready to move, we’ll be busy<br />
preparing 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 which 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 the<br />
education of the whole person. For this reason, the residential experience is considered<br />
an integral part of a student’s education. Research shows that students who<br />
belong to a campus residential community have a more productive, and ultimately<br />
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 strongly encourages students to live on campus subsequent<br />
quarters as space is available. The Residential <strong>Living</strong> Requirement is evaluated yearly<br />
to support the residential experience, as well as respond to housing demand.<br />
For the 2010–11 academic year,<br />
students are required to live on<br />
campus unless:<br />
• They are 20 years or older,<br />
or have achieved junior<br />
status (completed 90 SPU or<br />
transferable credits) prior to the<br />
first day of class for the quarter<br />
for which they are applying.<br />
• They live at home with<br />
parent(s), legal guardian,<br />
spouse, or dependent children.<br />
• They are graduate students.<br />
• They are enrolled for eight<br />
credits or less.<br />
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“I love living in Ashton Hall.<br />
There’s always something to do and<br />
someone to hang out with. Ashton is<br />
definitely worth the climb up the hill!”<br />
– Matt Van Deren, Sophomore<br />
emerson hall<br />
ashton hall<br />
The friendly atmosphere in<br />
Ashton Hall makes all of its<br />
residents feel at home. Ashton<br />
is SPU’s largest residence hall, and its hilltop setting<br />
offers a striking view of the campus and the<br />
Lake Washington Ship Canal.<br />
Annual events include the Ashton Cup (a lipsync<br />
contest), the Ashton Art Show, and a formal<br />
ball, which in the past has been held at the Space<br />
Needle and aboard an Argosy cruise on Puget<br />
Sound. Its hall council is known for creative and<br />
thought-provoking programming.<br />
Ashton is an ideal place for both studying and<br />
relaxing. It boasts a renovated lounge and convenient<br />
exercise room. With more than 400 students,<br />
you’ll have many opportunities for making<br />
new friends.<br />
Students say Emerson is a<br />
great place to live, learn, and<br />
build friendships to last a<br />
lifetime. Emerson opened in 2001 and features<br />
suite-style rooms and card-access security. Other<br />
features include a main lounge with gas fireplace,<br />
underground parking, and an exercise center.<br />
Emerson Hall is centrally located, providing easy access<br />
to many campus buildings. Popular events include<br />
a quarterly Coffee House, the Emerson Film Festival,<br />
and a Spring Dance, which was held at the yacht club<br />
on Lake Union in 2009.<br />
<strong>Living</strong> in Emerson also provides a unique opportunity<br />
for students to participate in educational<br />
programs and conversations related to global issues<br />
and cross-cultural relationships through the BRIDGES<br />
program. BRIDGES encourages residents to live out<br />
SPU’s commitment to grace-filled community and<br />
reconciliation, by breaking down barriers and helping<br />
to bridge cultural differences.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Emerson are available at:<br />
spu.edu/emerson<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Ashton are available at:<br />
spu.edu/ashton<br />
Opened in 1965 and originally named<br />
Upper Residence Hall, Ashton was<br />
renamed in honor of Dr. Philip F.<br />
Ashton for his service as psychology<br />
professor at <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
from 1929 to 1971.<br />
“Emerson’s community<br />
fosters friendships that will<br />
last a lifetime. Its spirited and inviting<br />
atmosphere sets it apart from the rest<br />
of the halls and makes it an easy place to<br />
call home.”<br />
– Emily Winskill, Sophomore<br />
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options for first-time freshmen<br />
options for first-time freshmen<br />
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hill hall<br />
Hill Hall is known across<br />
campus for its family<br />
atmosphere. Its comfortable main lounge<br />
is where students often gather for study and conversation.<br />
Hill Hall “beach,” a grassy area behind the<br />
hall, is a popular place for outdoor recreation.<br />
Hill Hall is also home of the REX Center, which<br />
offers circuit training and aerobic equipment. This<br />
residence hall is just a short walk to both Gwinn Commons<br />
and the SPU Library.<br />
Annual events include Decades Skate, a retreat to<br />
Camp Casey, and a ball at a premier <strong>Seattle</strong> venue such<br />
as the Experience Music Project in 2009.<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 close-knit<br />
community where residents<br />
know each other well. Located<br />
on the edge of Tiffany Loop, Moyer is in the heart of<br />
central campus and close to most classrooms, dining<br />
locations, and recreational facilities.<br />
In this fun and family-like hall, Moyer residents enjoy<br />
activities such as a fall retreat, an annual broomball<br />
game, and the Experience Moyer Project (EMP).<br />
Once a year, the Moyer Hall Council organizes an<br />
all-hall banquet, which has been held at the Columbia<br />
Tower and the Skansonia Ferry Boat on Lake Union.<br />
“<strong>Living</strong> in Hill Hall is<br />
awesome! There is a tremendous<br />
sense of community here. I know I’m going<br />
to be friends with the people I’ve met for<br />
years to come.”<br />
– James Cannariato, Sophomore<br />
Hill Hall opened in 1962 and was<br />
named for the Reuben Hill family,<br />
who donated the property for the<br />
school’s expansion.<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<br />
1983, Moyer was named in honor<br />
of Jacob Moyer for his years of<br />
service from 1925–46 as a professor<br />
and dean of <strong>Seattle</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong>.<br />
“Moyer is a community of<br />
friends. You’ll sense its welcoming atmosphere<br />
and tight-knit community as soon<br />
as you arrive. It’s a place where you’ll make<br />
friendships to last a lifetime.”<br />
– Ava Van, Sophomore<br />
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options for first-time freshmen<br />
options for first-time freshmen
esidence hall<br />
features<br />
Floors<br />
Capacity<br />
Traditional hall, double<br />
and triple rooms<br />
Suites, varied floor plans<br />
Community floor bathrooms<br />
Private or shared bathrooms<br />
Community lounges<br />
Cable TV service<br />
Carpeted rooms<br />
Computer network service<br />
Elevator<br />
Furnished*<br />
Kitchen on floor<br />
Laundry (coin-operated)<br />
Live-in professional and student staff<br />
Mini-blind window treatment<br />
Movable furniture†<br />
Recreation/exercise center<br />
Residence hall council<br />
Single-gender floors<br />
Study rooms<br />
TV room<br />
Vending machines<br />
Visitation policy<br />
Wheelchair accessible rooms<br />
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*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. Please note: All residence halls close<br />
during Christmas and Spring Breaks.<br />
robbins<br />
apartments<br />
Robbins is a great place to<br />
build friendships and get<br />
involved in the campus community! It is<br />
designed for students who desire to stay connected<br />
to campus but are ready for the independence of<br />
apartment living. Robbins offers furnished one- and<br />
two-bedroom units with kitchens and bathrooms.<br />
Students also have access to a community lounge and<br />
exercise room.<br />
This vibrant community develops activities that<br />
target the ever-changing needs of transfer and continuing<br />
students. Past programs have included topics<br />
such as résumés, budgeting while in college, and God’s<br />
calling for our lives. A leadership committee plans<br />
social and educational activities, including the Robbins<br />
Thanksgiving Dinner, a spring barbeque, open house<br />
nights, and an annual broom ball game.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in Robbins are available at:<br />
spu.edu/robbins<br />
Robbins Apartments<br />
Features<br />
• Cable TV service.<br />
• Carpeted rooms.<br />
• Computer network service.<br />
• Furnished: Each student is provided<br />
with an extra-long twin bed, dresser,<br />
desk, and chair; items shared with<br />
roommate(s) include sofa, chair, and<br />
dining room table and chairs.<br />
• Laundry (coin-operated).<br />
• Mini-blind window treatment.<br />
• Professional and peer-advisor staff.<br />
• Remain open during Christmas and<br />
Spring breaks.<br />
• Single-gender units.<br />
• Utilities included.<br />
“<strong>Living</strong> in Robbins as a<br />
transfer student has been<br />
great! I feel as connected to the campus<br />
community as someone who’s been here<br />
since their freshman year. I’ve formed a special<br />
bond with other residents, as we’ve studied<br />
together, eaten in Gwinn together, and just<br />
had fun together. It’s been a great experience!”<br />
– Sabrina Yates, Junior<br />
Robbins Apartments are named for<br />
Marion B. Robbins in recognition of his<br />
long service on the Board of Trustees,<br />
including chair from 1946–60. Robbins<br />
Apartments opened in 1966.<br />
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SPU <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Apartments Features<br />
• Cable TV service.<br />
• Carpeted rooms.<br />
• Computer network service.<br />
• Furnished: Each student is provided<br />
with an extra-long twin bed, dresser,<br />
desk, and chair; items shared with<br />
roommate(s) include sofa, chair, and<br />
dining room table and chairs.<br />
• Laundry (coin-operated).<br />
• Mini-blind window treatment.<br />
• Professional and peer-advisor staff.<br />
• Remain open during Christmas<br />
and Spring Breaks.<br />
• Single-gender units.<br />
• Utilities included.<br />
spu campus<br />
apartments<br />
Our campus apartments<br />
offer an independent living<br />
experience for continuing residential<br />
students and transfer students (first-time freshmen<br />
are not eligible). <strong>Campus</strong> apartments are furnished,<br />
offer a typical setting of bedroom(s), kitchen, living<br />
room, and bathroom, and accomodate two or more<br />
residents, depending on the size.<br />
Conveniently located, these residences provide<br />
many opportunitites for continued student involvement<br />
in the larger campus community. Specialized<br />
programs are offered, such as fine-tuning résumés<br />
and preparing for graduation. Community activites<br />
also provide opportunities for students to interact<br />
with neighbors, including dinner parties, study<br />
breaks, barbeques, and more.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
the wesley<br />
apartments<br />
Opened in 2004, the Wesley<br />
is SPU’s newest option<br />
for apartment living. Transfer and<br />
continuing students who have been admitted to<br />
SPU may apply (first-time freshmen are not eligible).<br />
The following unit types are available:<br />
• One-bedroom, two-person<br />
• Three-bedroom, four-person<br />
• Four-bedroom, four-person<br />
Each apartment is fully furnished and comes<br />
equipped with a washer and dryer — no coins<br />
needed! SPU telephone service and Internet, cable<br />
TV, and utilities are included in the rent. Community<br />
activities and Residence Life staff encourage<br />
residents to get to know one another and stay<br />
connected to campus.<br />
Ten- to 12-month lease options are available;<br />
however, priority is given to students who sign<br />
12-month leases. Move-in times are flexible, and<br />
there is no need to move out during breaks.<br />
The application process for the Wesley is<br />
administered by Lorig Management Services. For<br />
more information, visit www.wesley-apartments.<br />
com, and click on “How to Apply.” If you have<br />
questions, email info@wesley-apartments.com or<br />
call 206-378-5302.<br />
For rates, see inside back cover.<br />
Note: Wesley residents pay their monthly rent to the<br />
Wesley leasing office, not SPU.<br />
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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 (including Robbins) and the Wesley Apartments. Transfer<br />
students who wish to be placed on a waiting list for the halls should communicate<br />
their request in the “Notes” section of their housing application. In the event that<br />
space becomes available, you will be contacted in September.<br />
Autumn Quarter 2010<br />
If your housing application and<br />
deposit are received:<br />
• By June 1, you will receive<br />
your assignment at the beginning<br />
of August.<br />
Winter Quarter 2011<br />
If your housing application and<br />
deposit are received:<br />
• By December 8, you will receive<br />
your assignment shortly<br />
after Christmas.<br />
Spring Quarter 2011<br />
If your housing application and<br />
deposit are received:<br />
• By March 17, you will receive<br />
your assignment by the end<br />
of Spring Break.<br />
To apply for the Wesley<br />
Apartments, see page 11,<br />
otherwise complete<br />
these two steps:<br />
1 Submit an Application<br />
Visit www.spu.edu/housingapp and complete the <strong>Campus</strong><br />
Housing Application online. When you access the link,<br />
you will be directed to a Banner Information System login<br />
screen and will be prompted to enter your SPU username<br />
and password. If this is your first time entering the system<br />
or if you have forgotten your username or password, go to<br />
www.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 Discover<br />
Card are accepted. SPU cannot accept credit or debit<br />
card payments over the phone or in person. Please be<br />
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 make a $300 check payable to SPU<br />
and write your ID number on the check. Mail your deposit<br />
to the address on 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 2 and August<br />
13, you will receive your assignment<br />
mid-September.<br />
• After August 13, your<br />
application will be processed<br />
as space permits.<br />
If 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 2010 June 30<br />
For Winter Quarter 2011 December 8<br />
For Spring Quarter 2011 March 17<br />
• Between December 9 and<br />
December 17, you will receive<br />
your assignment when you<br />
check in (January 3).<br />
• After December 17, your<br />
application will be processed<br />
as space permits.<br />
• Between March 18 and<br />
March 25, you will receive<br />
your assignment when you<br />
check in (March 29).<br />
• After March 25, your application<br />
will be processed as<br />
space permits.<br />
Note: Both the application and deposit must be received by the deadline for an assignment to be made. For example, if an application<br />
is received by June 1, but the deposit is received after June 1, the assignment will not be made until September.<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.<br />
Your chances of getting into one of your preferred<br />
housing locations will depend on its availability<br />
and how many other students with an earlier<br />
admissions application date have requested that<br />
location. If your first choice is unavailable, we will<br />
look to your second choice and so on.<br />
If you are a transfer student who wishes to be<br />
placed on a waiting list for the halls, please communicate<br />
your request in the “Notes” section of<br />
your application. In the event that space becomes<br />
available, you will be contacted in September.<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 the coordinator<br />
for Disability Support Services<br />
in the Center for Learning at 206-<br />
281-2272. Incoming students should<br />
submit their request by June 1 for<br />
Autumn Quarter, or six weeks before<br />
the beginning of Winter and Spring<br />
quarters.<br />
dining services<br />
Sodexo <strong>Campus</strong> Services has<br />
maintained a partnership for<br />
more than 40 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 products that are healthy, nutritious,<br />
and flavorful. With national brands such as Starbucks®,<br />
Subway®, and Einstein Bros.®, and local favorites like<br />
Pura Vida®, you’ll find variety and value. Convenient<br />
locations, flexible meal plans, outstanding customer<br />
service, and quality food combine to make dining at<br />
SPU a great experience.<br />
matching<br />
roommates<br />
Roommate matching is also 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 charactaristics and interests, so<br />
be honest and choose your answers carefully. Roommate assignments<br />
are made without regard to disability, race, religion, creed, or<br />
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 but can make no guarantees. It will depend<br />
largely on whether you and your requested roommate have similar<br />
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 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 wide selection of vegetarian<br />
items are offered at all meals, but<br />
strict vegans may find the choices<br />
restrictive. Students with dietary<br />
needs that are unable to be met by<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Dining should consider<br />
living in the campus apartments<br />
where a meal plan is not required.<br />
dining locations<br />
Crossroads at Gwinn Commons. Commonly<br />
known as “Gwinn,” our main dining facility offers a<br />
restaurant-style atmosphere and menu to accommodate<br />
student preferences. This quality dining commons<br />
features a <strong>Pacific</strong> Northwest style, exhibition cooking,<br />
and made-to-order meals. Note: No food service is<br />
provided in Gwinn during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or<br />
Spring breaks.<br />
Corner Place Market. Our campus convenience<br />
store features Subway® sandwiches, soup, baked<br />
goods, organic items, snacks, fruit, and a wide selection<br />
of beverages.<br />
Pura Vida Coffeehouse. Our campus coffee<br />
shop features Pura Vida® fair-trade coffee and Frozen<br />
Explosion iced beverages.<br />
Falcon’s Landing. This convenient retail restaurant<br />
and grill features Einstein Bros.® bagels, specialty<br />
burgers, and a variety of grab-and-go options.<br />
Academic Perks. Our espresso kiosk features<br />
Starbucks® along with a variety of light snacks and<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 />
www.spu.edu/MealOptions. You will make your meal-plan choice on the Room and<br />
Meal 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 />
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 />
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 remainder<br />
of the week. Block and point balances are available from the cashier and via<br />
the <strong>Campus</strong> Card web site at www.spu.edu/<strong>Campus</strong>Cards.<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 />
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 7,500 points ($75). You want to purchase a latté at Academic Perks<br />
for $2.55. The cashier will deduct 255 points from your balance, leaving you with 7,245<br />
points ($72.45) to use the remainder of the quarter. Unused SPU Points will roll from<br />
quarter to quarter, but not year to year. If you deplete your SPU points before the end of<br />
the quarter, you may purchase Advantage Points.<br />
meal plan options<br />
CHOICES DESCRIPTION COST<br />
Quarterly Plans FOR RESIDENCE HALL OR SPU POINTS PER QUARTER<br />
CAMPUS APARTMENT RESIDENTS<br />
Unlimited Unlimited access to Gwinn Commons 7500 ($75) $1,339<br />
Weekly Block 14 14 entrances into Gwinn Commons 15000 ($150) $1,264<br />
Sun–Sat (max 3 entries per day)<br />
Weekly Block 10 10 entrances into Gwinn Commons 22500 ($225) $1,204<br />
Sun–Sat (max 3 entries per day)<br />
Weekly Block 7 7 entrances into Gwinn Commons 30000 ($300) $1,154<br />
Sun–Sat (max 3 entries per day)<br />
Note: Plans renew each quarter unless a change form is submitted during specified periods. Counts<br />
reset on Sunday morning; unused entries do not carry over to the next week. SPU points roll quarter to<br />
quarter, but not year to year.<br />
Per Purchase Plans FOR CAMPUS APARTMENT RESIDENTS PER PURCHASE<br />
AND COMMUTERS ONLY<br />
Block 25 25 entrances into Gwinn Commons $216<br />
Block 50 50 entrances into Gwinn Commons $412<br />
Advantage Points A declining balance plan that saves 1500 ($15) min.<br />
sales tax on purchases<br />
Note: Plans do not automatically renew; you may purchase additional blocks and points at your convenience.<br />
Balances roll from quarter to quarter and year to year until no activity is recorded for three<br />
consecutive quarters.<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 />
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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 following<br />
schedule:<br />
Autumn Quarter 2010<br />
Thursday, September 23, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br />
Winter Quarter 2011<br />
Monday, January 3, 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Spring Quarter 2011<br />
Tuesday, March 29, 1 to 4 p.m.<br />
Staff will be unavailable outside of these times, so<br />
please plan your arrival accordingly. Students who<br />
arrive earlier than their scheduled check-in time<br />
must find alternate arrangements off-campus.<br />
Details about where to check in will be sent with<br />
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<br />
be limited. When you receive your roommate’s<br />
name(s), you may want to call him or her to decide<br />
who will bring what item; you probably won’t<br />
need or have room for two televisions, two stereos,<br />
etc. A checklist of suggested items to bring is<br />
available at www.spu.edu/WhatToBring.<br />
What should I know about SPU<br />
computer network connections?<br />
There are high-speed ethernet connections to the<br />
campus network and Internet in each residence<br />
hall room and apartment (one per student). You<br />
may connect your computer to this service at<br />
no extra charge. Wireless access is also available<br />
throughout the majority of campus. For more information,<br />
go to www.spu.edu/CISHelpDesk.<br />
What is my mailing address?<br />
Residence hall students are assigned a mailstop<br />
(the term used for your mailbox). Mailboxes<br />
are located outside of the Student Union Building.<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> apartment residents either receive<br />
a mailstop or, for specific buildings, have mail<br />
delivered directly to a mailbox at their residence.<br />
Mailing Services will provide mailing information<br />
to you by September 15, 2010.<br />
May I see my room before I move in?<br />
Residence halls are used for conferences during the<br />
summer and are closed during Winter and Spring<br />
breaks, therefore rooms are not available for viewing.<br />
Layouts of typical rooms in each hall are available<br />
at www.spu.edu/HousingOptions.<br />
May I have a car on campus?<br />
Parking spaces on campus are limited, and there is<br />
a quarterly fee. You may park your car on the street,<br />
but SPU is located in a residential area and those<br />
spaces are very limited. Safety and Security manages<br />
campus parking and encourages you to consider<br />
leaving your car at home and using <strong>Seattle</strong> buses<br />
that stop near campus for transportation.<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 2010<br />
Thursday, December 9, 10 a.m.<br />
Winter Quarter 2011<br />
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m.<br />
Spring Quarter 2011<br />
Friday, June 10, 4 p.m.<br />
For answers to more frequently-asked<br />
questions, visit www.spu.edu/HousingFAQ.<br />
room and meal<br />
plan rates<br />
Room Rates<br />
Ashton, Hill, and Moyer (traditional residence halls)<br />
Double room $1,600<br />
Triple room $1,400<br />
Emerson Hall (suite-style residence hall)<br />
Double room with shared bath $1,965<br />
Double room with private bath $2,110<br />
Single room with shared bath $2,251<br />
Single room with private bath $2,396<br />
Triple or quad room with private or shared bath $1,822<br />
Robbins Apartments<br />
Two-person unit $1,960<br />
Four-person unit $1,652<br />
Per Quarter<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Apartments<br />
One- or two-person unit $2,085<br />
Three-or-more-person unit $1,712<br />
Per Month<br />
Wesley Apartments<br />
Two-person unit (one-bedroom) $740-760<br />
Four-person unit (three-bedroom) $655-760<br />
Four-person unit (four-bedroom) $725-760<br />
Meal Plan Rates<br />
Unlimited $1,339<br />
14 Weekly Blocks $1,264<br />
10 Weekly Blocks $1,204<br />
7 Weekly Blocks $1,154<br />
Per Quarter<br />
Per Purchase<br />
Block 50 $412*<br />
Block 25 $216*<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 web<br />
site at www.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