Upper-division Housing Options - Arizona State University

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Welcome to the ASU family and to University Housing. Arizona State University is
committed to ensuring the academic and personal success of its students and as
such, expects all fi rst-time freshmen to live in university designated housing on the
campus where their academic major is located. University Housing recognizes that
belonging to a smaller community within the larger university greatly contributes to
easing your transition into the university environment.
As an ASU resident, you will have more opportunities to connect to nearby academic
resources and many special events tailored to your personal development and
educational interests to help you make the most of your fi rst year as a Sun Devil.
This brochure provides information regarding University Housing living and dining
options, hall amenities and support services available to foster your academic
success on all four of our ASU campuses. Review this information to fi nd the
community most suited to your needs and interests and submit your living and
dining preferences early. We look forward to welcoming you to ASU’s residential
community.
Small Communities,
Big University
Why Live On Campus
Housing Options at ASU
Housing Options at the
Downtown Phoenix Campus
Housing Options at the
Polytechnic Campus
Housing Options at the
Tempe Campus
Housing Options at the
West Campus
Sun Devil Dining
Residential Life in the Halls
Services and Amenities
How to Apply for Housing
and Dining Options
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Our student housing is comprised of smaller
residential communities and neighborhoods to
foster and cultivate a closer sense of community.
At the Tempe campus our residential communities
are organized into neighborhoods that promote
your academic and personal success. On the
Tempe campus you have the option of living in the
North Neighborhood, South Neighborhood, Center
Neighborhood or within the Campus Apartment
Village. On the West campus, you can be a
community member at Las Casas apartments and
at the Downtown Phoenix campus you can live in
one of our newest residence halls, Taylor Place. At
the Polytechnic campus there are single student
residence halls and shared housing options. We also
offer a family housing community at the Polytechnic
campus.
In addition to having residential communities and
neighborhoods, there are residential colleges on
each campus where you can choose to live within
the same hall as people with your same major. All
of this creates a sense of belonging and bridges
the gap between in-classroom learning and out-ofclassroom
experiences.
Why Live On
Campus?
Studies show that students who live on
campus for at least their fi rst year of study
have signifi cantly higher retention rates,
persist to graduation, and are involved at a
higher rate in university life than students
who live off campus.
When you live on campus you can
connect to and become fully engaged
in the university community. As an ASU
resident, you’ll have access to academic
resources right where you live. From inhall
study groups and success coaches
to recreational sports and late-night
programs, it’s easier for you to take full
advantage of the resources available
throughout the university when you live on
campus.
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At ASU, you are part of a community of students who share similar
academic and personal interests. As a freshman, you will live either in
your residential college or First Year Residential Experience (FYRE)
community.
When you choose a residential college, you are choosing a living
environment that complements your academic desires while engaging
you in your overall growth and development as a successful individual.
Indicate your residential college preference when reviewing your housing
and dining options, and then visit the residential college Web site of your
choice for further instructions on the additional application process for
that specifi c community.
The First Year Residential Experience
(FYRE) is a residential community for
those students not living in a residential
college. FYRE communities create a
comprehensive experience combining
community activities with enhanced
academic support. Participation in this
experience will provide a foundation
for academic success and a strong
connection to the community.
In FYRE you will develop new study
behaviors, learn to navigate the university
environment, have access to faculty
members and academic resources,
develop respect for and awareness
of diversity and learn to manage your
personal wellness.
Residential colleges
available on ASU’s
campuses
• Barrett, the Honors College
• Herberger Institute for Design
and the Arts
• College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences
• Ira A. Fulton Schools of
Engineering
• University College
• W. P. Carey School of Business
• Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
• New College of Interdisciplinary
Arts and Sciences
• College of Technology and
Innovation
• Health Promotions Professions
• Morrison School of Management
& Agribusiness
• College of Nursing & Health
Innovation
• College of Public Programs
• Walter Cronkite School
of Journalism and Mass
Communication
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Taylor Place is an important addition to the urban
vibe of downtown Phoenix, a vital component of the
university experience and is home to freshmen and
upper-division students.
Taylor Place has two towers, each with 12 residential
fl oors above the ground fl oor. Floors feature laundry
facilities, small meeting room, vending area, two
lounges and screened porch areas.
Taylor Place also offers retail service options and
Sun Devil Dining venues for the convenience of its
residents.
Additionally, there is a private roof terrace for
students and a 4,000-square foot neighborhood
shade garden with seating and a water feature,
linked to a landscaped pedestrian area along Taylor
Street and the Devils Den, a gaming and recreational
space for residents.
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Freshman Housing
Options at the
Polytechnic Campus
North Residence Halls
As a freshman, you will live with other
fi rst-year students in one of the fi ve north
residence halls: Eagle, Talon, Falcon,
Phantom and Mustang. There are also
residential colleges available that promote
social, educational and networking
activities and are specifi cally geared
toward success in your chosen major and
beyond.
Spacious rooms, private bathrooms
and shared kitchenettes make the north
residence freshman halls appealing.
Computer labs and community lounges
create convenient gathering places.
Each of the halls offers quad-occupancy
suites consisting of two double bedrooms
connected by a kitchenette.
Upper-division Housing Options
Palo Blanco Hall
Located south of the Student Union, Palo Blanco Hall has suite-style living
options designed for single occupancy. These halls provide students with in-hall
facilities or nearby access to computer labs, community lounges and laundry.
Shared Houses in South Desert Village
Sharing a house in college is a popular option for students – but it’s not often
that you get that option right on campus. Two and three-bedroom houses are
located in a community village on the south side of campus. Each resident has a
private room and shares the main areas with one or two other students. Single
student houses are furnished with bedroom and common-area furniture, with
inclusive utilities, washer/dryer, 80-channel cable TV and high-speed Internet
connections in each room.
Residential Housing for Families
Community Village Living
The Polytechnic campus offers family housing for ASU students, providing a
supportive environment for you to raise your family while you are in school. You
will be close to your classes and university activities, and your family will be part
of the community. Homes have two to fi ve bedrooms and the villages feature
playgrounds and common areas for families.
Residents on the Polytechnic campus also enjoy access to The UPS Store ® ,
academic support, convenient dining options including Jo-Jo’s Market and
community center.
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North Neighborhood on the Tempe
campus
North Neighborhood offers four living facilities, Palo Verde East,
Palo Verde Main, Palo Verde West and San Pablo, a variety of dining
options, academic support and more. Academic support services are
available in the North Neighborhood including computer labs, study
lounges and academic advising. Also available to students in this
neighborhood are The UPS Store ® located in Palo Verde East Hall.
North Neighborhood dining options include Manzy Square, an All-You-
Care-to-Eat (AYCE) facility with international cuisine, Bistro Italiano,
Devils’ Diner, Devils’ Greens and PV Market in Palo Verde Main Hall.
The North Neighborhood also has sports and recreation facilities
nearby including outdoor volleyball courts, barbecue grills and areas for
concerts and events.
Students living in the North Neighborhood enjoy close proximity to
several athletic facilities where they can cheer on the Sun Devils. These
include Sun Devil Stadium for football, Mona Plummer Aquatic Center,
and Wells Fargo Arena – one of the nation’s fi nest collegiate venues for
Sun Devil basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.
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Center Neighborhood
Center Neighborhood offers four living facilities including Best Hall,
Hayden Hall and Irish Hall. Students in the Center Neighborhood
enjoy outdoor courtyards with nearby access to advising offi ces,
Hayden Library, ASU Gammage, the Memorial Union and the center
of campus. Center Neighborhood resident students have many dining
options within the Memorial Union including Pitchforks – an All-You-
Care-to-Eat (AYCE) dining location – several casual restaurant outlets,
Engrained, MU Provisions On Demand (P.O.D.) Market convenience
store and numerous retail stores.
South Neighborhood
South Neighborhood living facilities
include Hassayampa Academic
Village, Sonora Center, Adelphi I
and Adelphi II Commons, Pathways
@ Vista del Sol and the newest
residential complex, Barrett, the
Honors College. Residential students
in this neighborhood are close to the
Student Recreation Complex (SRC)
with an Olympic-sized swimming
pool and aquatics program as well as
indoor and outdoor sports facilities for
basketball, tennis, volleyball, squash,
weight training and fi tness.
Academic support services are
available in the South Neighborhood
including computer labs, study
lounges and academic advising.
Also available to students in this
neighborhood are The UPS Store ®
located in Hassayampa Academic
Village, and swimming pools and
beach volleyball courts in Sonora.
South Neighborhood dining options
include Hassayampa P.O.D. Market
convenience store and Hassayampa
Dining Center, an AYCE facility.
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Barrett, the Honors College Residential
Community
Designed by students, faculty members and staff working with nationally
renowned architects, Barrett, the Honors College, residential complex
opened in fall 2009. It is the nation’s fi rst four-year residential honors
college within a top-tier public university for Barrett students at all levels
of their academic career and features Sustainability House at Barrett
(SHAB), a sustainable living community and a dining center.
Upper-division Housing Options
Apartment Village
Apartment Village offers two apartment-style facilities designed with the
upper-division student in mind. Cholla Apartments offer studio, one- and
two-bedroom suites, a computer lab, a swimming pool and volleyball
court. University Towers offer two-bedroom accommodations with an
on-site swimming pool. Both buildings provide students with private
bathrooms and kitchens. Apartment Village offers students the privacy
and amenities of apartment living while providing the convenience of
accessible resources available to all campus residents.
Vista del Sol
This housing community opened its doors in fall 2008 and offers
one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom suites to upper-division students. It
features a great location near campus and classes, resort-style pool and
amenities, and state-of-the-art computer labs and technology, as well as
study rooms and a community game room.
McClintock Hall
McClintock hall offers upper-division students single occupant suite-style
rooms complete with full size beds and MicroFridge ® . McClintock Hall is
located in the Center Neighborhood in the center of campus.
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Las Casas Residence Hall serves as a hub for student residential life and offers
housing to students in all stages of their academic career. Las Casas is a threestory
complex with on-site recreation facilities, including a spacious community
center, computer lab, swimming pool and sand volleyball court.
Amenities include single, two- and four bedroom
units, shared and/or private bathrooms, inclusive
utilities, wireless computing, in-room kitchen
facilities, laundry facilities, secure key card access,
and weekly social activities. Las Casas also features
a wing for upper-division students only.
Las Casas Community Center
The Community Center is a gathering area for Las
Casas residents. It is equipped for multiple uses,
including academic and social activities. Here
residents convene regularly for hall meetings, study
groups and interest group gatherings.
The Community Center also includes a standard
classroom and computer classroom. Residents’
mailboxes are located in the Community Center, as
are the Las Casas management offi ces. Complete
with a TV, VCR/DVD, stereo system, comfortable
couches, chairs and game table, it’s a great place
to get together with your neighbors and friends to
cheer on the Sun Devils on game day!
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Engrained
Designed as an educational food experience, Engrained supports sustainability
and environmental stewardship using local, organic, humane and fair-trade
foods. Opened in fall 2008 on the Tempe campus, the restaurant was built by
way of environmentally responsible construction and uses renewable resources
and Energy Star appliances where possible. Engrained uses campus-harvested
produce such as herbs, citrus and dates. Menu items change to refl ect
seasonal fresh produce, vegan and vegetarian options as well as selections
based on local meats and dairy. Customers can dine from a center island and
observe nutritious meals being prepared and cooked in a natural hearth oven.
Dining and Meal Plan
Options
Dining with friends is an integral part of your college
experience. Whether it’s a quick bite on the go or a
casual sit-down meal with your friends, a meal plan
is an effortless way to refuel and reconnect.
Meal plans are required for all
freshmen living on campus and
are required in some upperdivision
communities.
Meal Plans
With a meal plan, you have secured spending
so there’s no need to worry about carrying
cash on campus. Our affordable plans include
All-You-Care-to-Eat (AYCE) meals and the
fl exibility of a-la-carte purchasing using
Maroon & Gold Dollars (M&G). AYCE meals
are accepted at Manzy Square, Pitchforks in
the Memorial Union, Barrett Dining Center,
and at the Hassayampa Dining Center on
the Tempe campus, as well as at the Taylor
Place residential restaurant on the Downtown
Phoenix campus.
Maroon & Gold
M&G is a pre-paid declining-balance
system that supplements your AYCE
meals. M&G is accepted at our more than
35 locations across all ASU campuses
including the Polytechnic Student Union,
City Café on the Downtown Phoenix
campus and dining facilities at the West
campus. Use it for a quick and delicious
lunch at dining venues on campus, a latte
and Wi-Fi at the Starbucks ® nearest you,
or a box of detergent from one of the
campus markets to fi nish your laundry.
Sun Devil Dining offers a variety of meal
plans to all students whether you are
living on campus or off campus. For more
information on Sun Devil Dining, hours
of service, locations and special events,
or to add M&G dollars to your account
at any time throughout the year, visit
sundevildining.com or call 480.727.DINE
(3463).
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University Housing provides our residents with resources to support their
academic and social success. Our staff plays a vital role in developing
and maintaining this atmosphere of academic, personal and social
growth.
Community Assistants (CAs) are qualifi ed and experienced ASU
students who live on every fl oor, section or wing throughout the
residential communities. They assist students with their transition to
college by serving as peer mentors, leader and community resource
during the academic year. CAs organize community meetings and
activities, creating a sense of belonging for students.
FYRE Guides bridge the gap between campus
life and the need for academic support within
the residential communities. Serving as a peer
advocate, leader, and resource referral for
fi rst-year students in their community, FYRE
Guides will create a presence of resources, and
academic support, assist student in navigating
and making connections within the university
environment, role model success strategies
and provide an intentional focus on supporting
fi rst-year student in their transition to the ASU
community.
Success Coaches are peer coaches
who assist students in a one on one
setting with navigating students’
academic, cultural and social
experiences at ASU. Topics discussed
in these coaching sessions include,
but are not limited to:
• Student Success Skills
• Co-curricular Programs and
involvement in campus life
• Community Building and
connection to community
• Transition to ASU
• Academic strategies for success
Residential College
Paraprofessionals are upperdivision
students who live in the
residential college communities and
are there to help connect students
to his/her academic program of
study. They serve the students
by programming activities geared
towards supplementing their
academic major, serving as a conduit
between the residential college
staff and the students living in the
residential college. The Residential
College paraprofessionals are another
resource designed to help students
succeed in their academic endeavors.
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Safety and Security
The creation of a safe neighborhood is
dependent on a partnership between
individual students and university
agencies. Residents are responsible for
assisting in their personal safety as well
as the security of their residence halls.
Security features vary by location and
include:
• Perimeter Card Access System on
many residential facilities
• Sun Cards identifying and verifying
resident students
• Residence Life staff accessible 24
hours a day
• Vendors wearing ASU identifi cation
badges when in residential facilities
• Security patrolling interior and
exterior perimeter of all residential
buildings
• Active crime prevention safety and
security programs for residents each
semester
Hall Amenities *
• Access to recreational facilities
• Barbecue areas
• Basic cable
• Community kitchens
• Computer labs and wireless zones
• Furnished rooms
• High-speed Internet
• In-hall academic support
• In-hall dining facilities
• Laundry facilities
• Mail services
• Newspapers at front desks
• Study lounges
• Tobacco- and substance-free facilities
*Please note, amenities vary at each hall and
campus. Check out www.asu.edu/housing to
discover the uniqueness of each residence hall.
Modifi ed Rooms
ASU provides living accommodations to
meet personal requirements for students with
disabilities. Modifi cations include, but are not
limited to, wheelchair accessible rooms, roll-in
showers, non-key operating systems, telephone
adaptations and fl ashing strobe lights or alarms.
Students with disabilities can contact the
Disability Resource Center for audio, visual or
physical accommodations at 480.965.1234 or
TTY 480.965.9000.
Parking
Students assigned a room in University
Housing will be e-mailed residence hall
parking information with instructions on how to
purchase a decal for their campus location from
ASU Parking and Transit Services before their
arrival.
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Freshman Living and Dining Options
Once you are admitted to ASU as a fi rst-time freshman, you will be
assigned housing and dining preferences for the campus that houses
your academic major. ASU expects all fi rst-time freshmen to live in
university designated housing on the campus where their academic major
is located in either a Residential College or FYRE community.
Visit the Housing Web site at www.asu.edu/housing to conveniently and
easily confi rm or modify the pre-selected housing and dining preferences,
or indicate that you will be residing at home in the primary residence
of your parent or guardian once you have completed your enrollment
deposit to ASU.
To improve the chance of receiving your preferred housing living and
dining preferences, you should review your pre-selected living and dining
options as soon as you have paid your enrollment deposit.
Residential College Application Process
Indicate your residential college preference when you confi rm your
housing living preferences. Visit the residential college Web site of your
choice for further instructions on the additional application process for
that specifi c community.
Upper-division Living and
Dining Options
Upper-division students interested in living
on campus in student housing will need to
complete an application online on the Housing
Web site at www.asu.edu/housing to select
their housing and dining preferences. Meal
plans are required in some upper-division
communities.
Roommate Requests
If you have a roommate preference request,
you and your requested roommate must
be admitted to ASU. When selecting living
and dining preferences, each student must
indicate the other as his/her roommate
choice, including name, ASU ID number and
same hall/residential college preferences.
Roommates in residential colleges must have
the same major.
Roommate requests are subject to space
availability at the time that the completed
requests are received. Your roommate
information will be sent in late July along with
an informational packet regarding what to
bring, your new address, shipping details and
other move-in information. Roommate requests
are not guaranteed.
Winter Break and Summer
Housing
Housing options are provided on ASU
campuses during break periods for additional
fees. Please visit www.asu.edu/housing for
locations and more information.
Schedule of Charges and
Deadlines
Charges and deadlines are subject to change,
please visit www.asu.edu/housing for this
academic year’s schedule.
The ASU University Housing License
Agreement is for a full academic year.
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