Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Housing for Distance StudentsStudents in the Seminary Distance Degree Programs (M.Div. and M.A.M.C.) are required to meetresidency requirements in order to complete the degrees. The educational goals of the programsare most fully achieved by students living in a residential setting that builds community andenhances learning. Toward these ends, students are housed as cohorts in hotels off-campus.Students are assigned to private rooms. Meals are offered on campus. Students participating intheir first residency period are required to purchase a lunch and dinner meal plan. Returningstudents have the option of purchasing a lunch only or lunch and dinner meal plan. Complimentarytransportation is provided to and from the Dubuque Regional Airport. A complimentary daily shuttleservice is also provided between the housing facility and the UDTS campus. Staff from the Office ofResidence Life coordinate the housing, meal plan, and transportation for students while they arein Dubuque.KeysThe Director of Residence Life will provide keys at check-in. Housing deposits will not berefunded until all keys have been returned. If keys are lost, duplicates may be obtained throughthe Office of Residence Life. A fee of $50 will be charged for key replacement.LaundrySeminary Townhouses - Electric washer and dryer hookups are available in townhouses.Washers and dryers are generally not furnished. However, a few may be loaned to internationalstudents. The University is not responsible for maintaining these appliances.Liaison to Residential LifeThe Pastor to Students of the Seminary is available to serve as a liaison with the Director ofResidence Life if any particular difficulties arise.TelephonesResidents renting unfurnished townhouse units or houses are responsible for establishing theirown telephone service. Jacks are furnished in units. The University furnishes basic service infurnished units. Actual phones are not provided.TelevisionThe University provides basic cable services in residence units. Students must provide their owntelevision sets.Trash ServicePlease be sure to dispose of garbage on a regular basis—preferably once a week. Townhouses-A large dumpster is located near the guest parking area in each cul-de-sac for use only bytownhouse residents and a second dumpster is to be utilized for recycling products.112