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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 />

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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

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