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2012-2013<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />
LIVE AT THE HEART OF THE AGGIE EXPERIENCE<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu
Community <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g> Creed<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University residence hall communities<br />
incorporate the following:<br />
EDUCATION: to ensure that teaching and learning<br />
take place bey<strong>on</strong>d the classroom.<br />
OPENNESS: so that ideas and thoughts can be<br />
discussed freely.<br />
RESPECT: to ensure that individuality is<br />
h<strong>on</strong>ored so diversity can be pursued.<br />
RESPONSIBILITY: so that the individual<br />
accepts obligati<strong>on</strong>s to the community and is<br />
held accountable for individual acti<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
CARING: to ensure that the individual’s<br />
well-being is supported and that<br />
community service is encouraged.<br />
INVOLVEMENT: so that all individuals<br />
have a voice in decisi<strong>on</strong>s c<strong>on</strong>cerning<br />
their community.<br />
OWNERSHIP: to ensure that all<br />
individuals care for their building<br />
facilities and adjacent property.<br />
CELEBRATION: so that<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M’s history and<br />
culture are promoted and that<br />
residence hall and university<br />
traditi<strong>on</strong>s are shared.<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />
This creed is adapted from<br />
In Search <strong>of</strong> Community, by Ernest Boyer.<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University and the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> will not tolerate harassment <strong>of</strong> any kind.<br />
Both the university and <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> have statements outlining<br />
their policies <strong>on</strong> harassment and their commitment to diversity.<br />
If you believe you have experienced harassment, please talk with<br />
your residence hall staff, the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> or the<br />
vice president for Student Affairs.<br />
Printed <strong>on</strong> 10% total recovered<br />
fiber/all post-c<strong>on</strong>sumer fiber.<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University has a str<strong>on</strong>g instituti<strong>on</strong>al<br />
commitment to the principle <strong>of</strong> diversity in all areas.<br />
In that spirit, admissi<strong>on</strong> to <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University and<br />
any <strong>of</strong> its sp<strong>on</strong>sored programs is open to all qualified<br />
individuals. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M does not discriminate <strong>on</strong> the<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> an individual’s disability and complies with<br />
Secti<strong>on</strong> 504 <strong>of</strong> the Rehabilitati<strong>on</strong> Act <strong>of</strong> 1973 and the<br />
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in its admissi<strong>on</strong>s,<br />
accessibility, treatment and employment <strong>of</strong> students<br />
in its programs and activities. The designated ADA<br />
coordinator for <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University is Charley Clark,<br />
(979) 845-1323, website http://compliance.tamu.<br />
edu/adamenu.aspx. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M provides academic<br />
accommodati<strong>on</strong>s and auxiliary aids to students with<br />
disabling c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s, as defined under the law, who are<br />
otherwise qualified to meet the instituti<strong>on</strong>’s academic<br />
requirements. Disability Services, (979) 845-1637,<br />
coordinates <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University’s programs and<br />
efforts for the benefit <strong>of</strong> the individuals covered under<br />
the statute.<br />
texas A&m does not assume any resp<strong>on</strong>sibility for<br />
accident, illness or property loss and has no insurance<br />
to cover these c<strong>on</strong>tingencies.<br />
Brochure produced by TTI Communicati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
RSLF1201.0512.6M<br />
2 STUDENT RULES<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> C<strong>on</strong>tents<br />
3 RESIDENCE HALL LEADERSHIP<br />
4 TO MAKE YOUR ROOM A HOME…<br />
6 AMENITIES<br />
7 GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
10 SAFETY<br />
11 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION<br />
SERVICES<br />
12 UNIVERSITY DINING<br />
13 CONTACTS<br />
VISION STATEMENT<br />
To <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University students a world-class<br />
<strong>on</strong>-campus student living and learning experience.<br />
RESIDENCE LIFE<br />
MISSION STATEMENT<br />
The <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> provides<br />
welcoming, educati<strong>on</strong>al and sustainable community<br />
living at the heart <strong>of</strong> the Aggie experience.<br />
We cultivate an envir<strong>on</strong>ment where students:<br />
• engage, challenge and grow together;<br />
• feel respected and supported;<br />
• focus <strong>on</strong> their academic goals; and<br />
• create positive, memorable experiences and<br />
lifel<strong>on</strong>g friendships.<br />
We provide:<br />
• safe, sustainable, quality physical envir<strong>on</strong>ments;<br />
• well-maintained historic and state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
facilities;<br />
• c<strong>on</strong>veniently located cost-effective housing<br />
opti<strong>on</strong>s; and<br />
• reliable and resp<strong>on</strong>sive service.<br />
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 1
Student Rules<br />
reSidenCe <strong>Life</strong> empLoyment opportunitieS<br />
Becoming part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong><br />
<strong>Life</strong> staff is another great way to get involved. All<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>of</strong>fices need student workers.<br />
Students may also apply to work at the Comm<strong>on</strong>s<br />
fr<strong>on</strong>t desk. Becoming a resident advisor or a<br />
summer c<strong>on</strong>ference assistant — after your freshman<br />
year — is also an excellent opportunity to combine<br />
work with leadership development and residence<br />
hall involvement.<br />
2 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University and the<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> have<br />
developed rules designed to protect<br />
the safety, health and comfort <strong>of</strong> all<br />
residents. These rules are outlined in the<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University Student Rules and<br />
the <strong>Residence</strong> Hall Handbook.<br />
Student rightS And reSp<strong>on</strong>SibiLitieS<br />
Student rights in our community include:<br />
• to socialize in the room;<br />
• to sleep and study without disturbance;<br />
• to live in a supportive and stimulating<br />
community;<br />
• to live in a safe, secure, healthy and clean<br />
envir<strong>on</strong>ment;<br />
• to enjoy access to a variety <strong>of</strong> programs,<br />
services and facilities; and<br />
• to involve themselves and others in promoting<br />
an educati<strong>on</strong>al, open, respectful, resp<strong>on</strong>sible,<br />
caring, involving and celebrative community.<br />
Student resp<strong>on</strong>sibilities in our community<br />
include:<br />
• to c<strong>on</strong>sider the needs <strong>of</strong> other residents and<br />
balance these with each student’s own needs;<br />
• to promote care <strong>of</strong> the physical facilities,<br />
equipment and services;<br />
• to communicate with other residents and staff<br />
members, letting them know when they are<br />
disturbing another student;<br />
• to dem<strong>on</strong>strate a commitment to the<br />
community by getting involved;<br />
• to promote campus and individual safety; and<br />
• to dem<strong>on</strong>strate dignity and respect for all<br />
individuals.<br />
Students interested in being a resident advisor<br />
should talk with their residence hall staff or call the<br />
coordinator <strong>of</strong> residence life at (979) 845-2235.<br />
Any<strong>on</strong>e interested in applying for a student-worker<br />
positi<strong>on</strong> should stop in at any <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fices across campus or simply c<strong>on</strong>tact <strong>Residence</strong><br />
<strong>Life</strong> at (979) 862-3158.
During the year, students will interact<br />
with a wide variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>Department</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> staff. Perhaps<br />
the most important resources will be their<br />
residence hall staff. The primary goal <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> is to<br />
facilitate the formati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> a community that<br />
encourages the pers<strong>on</strong>al, social, cultural<br />
and academic development <strong>of</strong> the students<br />
living in the residence halls. To read more<br />
about residence educati<strong>on</strong> and leadership,<br />
visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/aboutus/resed.<br />
enCourAging reSpeCt,<br />
ACCeptAnCe And Support<br />
through eduCAti<strong>on</strong> (erASe)<br />
ERASE is a social justice and diversity committee<br />
comprised <strong>of</strong> undergraduate and graduate<br />
students within the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong><br />
<strong>Life</strong>. This committee is dedicated to creating<br />
a more inclusive <strong>on</strong>-campus community,<br />
grounded in respect and appreciati<strong>on</strong> for all<br />
individual differences. It provides programming<br />
opportunities and resources to educate, enhance<br />
and encourage the appreciati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> diversity and<br />
social justice within the residential community<br />
and general student body. Students may c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
members <strong>of</strong> this committee should they have any<br />
questi<strong>on</strong>s regarding diversity and social justice<br />
educati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Community direCtor And<br />
grAduAte hALL direCtor<br />
The community director (CD)and graduate<br />
hall director (GHD) are important resources in<br />
your residence hall experience. The CD or GHD<br />
has overall resp<strong>on</strong>sibility for the hall. The CD or<br />
GHD provides individual and group assistance<br />
to residents, advises the hall council, supervises<br />
resident advisors, and works with staff and the<br />
hall council to establish a supportive and positive<br />
learning envir<strong>on</strong>ment in the hall. Students should<br />
feel free to talk with the CD or GHD about any<br />
pers<strong>on</strong>al or academic issues or suggesti<strong>on</strong>s for hall<br />
improvement. They are a wealth <strong>of</strong> informati<strong>on</strong><br />
and resources.<br />
<strong>Residence</strong> Hall Leadership<br />
reSident AdviSor<br />
The resident advisor (RA) is <strong>on</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
helpful and resourceful fellow students you will<br />
interact with at <strong>Texas</strong> A&M. RAs have been<br />
carefully selected because <strong>of</strong> their leadership<br />
potential, interpers<strong>on</strong>al skills, positive attitude and<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> commitment. As a peer, the student’s RA<br />
provides basic informati<strong>on</strong> and referral services<br />
and assists residents in adjusting to campus<br />
life, including helping with academic c<strong>on</strong>cerns,<br />
roommate relati<strong>on</strong>ships, homesickness and<br />
other matters. The RA is resp<strong>on</strong>sible for helping<br />
residents meet each other and build a str<strong>on</strong>g<br />
community <strong>on</strong> the floor. Students should c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
their RA if they have questi<strong>on</strong>s or need assistance.<br />
reSidenCe hALL ASSoCiAti<strong>on</strong><br />
And hALL CounCiLS<br />
Being a leader in a residence hall is an experience<br />
to always remember. Being able to lead where<br />
you live and meeting hundreds <strong>of</strong> your fellow<br />
Aggies with whom you share a comm<strong>on</strong> b<strong>on</strong>d<br />
are great ways to begin your time in Aggieland.<br />
How engaging and energetic your hall council is<br />
depends <strong>on</strong> your level <strong>of</strong> involvement.<br />
Activities <strong>of</strong> an active hall council include<br />
promoti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Aggie Spirit, inclusive<br />
leadership, cohesi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> all community members<br />
and academic success. The realizati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> a<br />
leadership visi<strong>on</strong> in hall councils also creates<br />
much <strong>of</strong> the energy <strong>of</strong> our nati<strong>on</strong>ally recognized<br />
<strong>Residence</strong> Hall Associati<strong>on</strong> (RHA). Meet your<br />
hall council president or hall director to become<br />
involved in your community. <strong>Residence</strong> hall<br />
councils and the <strong>Residence</strong> Hall Associati<strong>on</strong> are<br />
str<strong>on</strong>g Aggie traditi<strong>on</strong>s that span over 40 years.<br />
To become an active student leader in RHA,<br />
visit the RHA website at http://rha.tamu.edu<br />
or call the RHA <strong>of</strong>fice at (979) 845-0689.<br />
nAti<strong>on</strong>AL reSidenCe hALL h<strong>on</strong>orAry<br />
Like RHA, the Nati<strong>on</strong>al <strong>Residence</strong> Hall H<strong>on</strong>orary<br />
(NRHH) has regi<strong>on</strong>al and nati<strong>on</strong>al opportunities<br />
for student leaders to serve. NRHH membership<br />
is selected through a nominati<strong>on</strong> process each<br />
semester. One percent <strong>of</strong> the total number <strong>of</strong><br />
students who live in our residence halls is eligible<br />
for membership within this h<strong>on</strong>or society. The<br />
more engaged you are in your residence hall<br />
community, the more likely you are to be selected<br />
as a member <strong>of</strong> NRHH.<br />
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 3
To Make Your Room a Home…<br />
Here are some ideas <strong>of</strong> what students<br />
may need or want to bring. Students<br />
should talk with their roommate to<br />
see what he or she is bringing to help reduce<br />
duplicati<strong>on</strong> and save space.<br />
CURTAINS AND BLINDS<br />
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MICROWAVES AND REFRIGERATORS<br />
Residents may have a maximum <strong>of</strong> <strong>on</strong>e microwave<br />
and two refrigerators per room. A combinati<strong>on</strong><br />
refrigerator, freezer and microwave unit will be<br />
counted as <strong>on</strong>e microwave and <strong>on</strong>e refrigerator. In<br />
additi<strong>on</strong>, the following c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s apply to microwaves<br />
and refrigerators in the residence halls:<br />
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4 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />
FURNITURE<br />
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PAINTING<br />
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unplugged between semesters.<br />
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plugged in and placed inside a room closet.<br />
For informati<strong>on</strong> regarding renting a combinati<strong>on</strong><br />
refrigerator, freezer and microwave unit, c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
your residence hall staff. See http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />
housing/amenities/fridge.
is allowed. You must use an interior semi-gloss<br />
latex-enamel acrylic paint in <strong>on</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the universityapproved<br />
colors. This is a low-odor, easy-to-clean<br />
(does not require thinner) paint, which is available<br />
from a number <strong>of</strong> local paint stores. It is very<br />
important that the paint you use be interior semigloss<br />
latex-enamel acrylic paint and not the regular<br />
latex-enamel paint. Regular latex will not b<strong>on</strong>d<br />
well to our walls, which have been painted with<br />
oil-based paint.<br />
The North and South Area Offices will provide<br />
free Aggie White paint for your c<strong>on</strong>venience as<br />
l<strong>on</strong>g as supplies last, limited to 2 gall<strong>on</strong>s per room.<br />
No room will be painted by the students or by<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University more frequently than <strong>on</strong>ce<br />
every two years, unless need is determined by the<br />
hall director’s staff. Before buying materials, please<br />
obtain a copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Residence</strong> Hall Paint Policy<br />
and <strong>Guide</strong>lines from http://reslife.tamu.edu<br />
or the hall staff. Find the approval form at<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/amenities/paint<br />
or the hall staff.<br />
poSterS And wALL hAngingS<br />
Posters and wall hangings can add pers<strong>on</strong>ality to<br />
any room. We encourage students to decorate their<br />
walls, but keep the room-modificati<strong>on</strong> expectati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
in mind when doing so. Use adhesive products to<br />
hang pictures; for example, 3M Command Picture<br />
Hanging Strips work best. Make sure the adhesive<br />
used does not pull paint or plaster <strong>of</strong>f the wall. Putty<br />
must be totally removed when the student checks out.<br />
room modifiCAti<strong>on</strong>S<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact paper, decorati<strong>on</strong>s, painting (as explained<br />
<strong>on</strong> page 4) and any other modificati<strong>on</strong>s must be<br />
approved by the GHD or CD. Permanent fixtures<br />
and c<strong>on</strong>structi<strong>on</strong> are not permitted. All items<br />
in the room must be free standing. Modifying<br />
electrical or teleph<strong>on</strong>e wiring is prohibited.<br />
Under no circumstances should nails, screws or<br />
wall anchors be used to affix items to walls. Any<br />
materials used to affix items to walls or doors must<br />
be completely removed up<strong>on</strong> check-out (including<br />
all tape residue). Under no circumstances should<br />
closet doors be removed, even if viewed as <strong>on</strong>ly a<br />
temporary modificati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
NOTE: For fire-safety reas<strong>on</strong>s, furniture may not be<br />
stacked in a manner that impedes emergency exit through<br />
room windows or that inhibits the proper functi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> room<br />
smoke detectors or sprinklers.<br />
To Make Your Room a Home…<br />
ITEMS STUDENTS MAY<br />
WANT TO BRING<br />
Additi<strong>on</strong>al items students may want to bring are<br />
listed below. These are suggesti<strong>on</strong>s and may not be<br />
necessities for every<strong>on</strong>e.<br />
• alarm clock or<br />
clock radio<br />
• calculator<br />
• calendars<br />
(daily and planner)<br />
• camera<br />
• class supplies — paper,<br />
pencils, study aids<br />
• cleaning supplies —<br />
broom, mop,<br />
small vacuum<br />
• 15- to 20-foot<br />
Ethernet cable<br />
• first-aid supplies<br />
• flashlight<br />
• hangers<br />
• ir<strong>on</strong> and<br />
ir<strong>on</strong>ing board<br />
• lamps<br />
Shower SuppLieS<br />
• laundry basket<br />
and high-efficency<br />
laundry detergent<br />
• m<strong>on</strong>ey for<br />
unexpected costs<br />
• pers<strong>on</strong>al computer<br />
and printer<br />
• plants<br />
• posters and pictures<br />
(no nails)<br />
• power strip with<br />
built-in circuit breaker<br />
• sewing kit<br />
• sheets, pillows,<br />
pillowcases, blankets<br />
• tape, scissors, stapler<br />
• toilet paper<br />
• towels<br />
• umbrella<br />
• wastebasket<br />
Students will need to provide shower supplies,<br />
including toiletries and special items, such as<br />
toothbrush holders. If they live in a hall with a<br />
community bath, they may also wish to use a shower<br />
caddy to carry their items to and from the bathroom.<br />
tv, dvd pLAyer And Stereo<br />
Students are welcome to bring these items but<br />
are encouraged to check with their roommate<br />
to avoid duplicati<strong>on</strong>. With stereo equipment,<br />
the students are requested to please remember<br />
that they will be living with another pers<strong>on</strong> and<br />
many very close neighbors. Students will need to<br />
be c<strong>on</strong>siderate <strong>of</strong> requests about the noise level.<br />
Students are encouraged to engrave their name <strong>on</strong><br />
their bel<strong>on</strong>gings. Engravers are available from hall<br />
staff in some halls or University Police. Pers<strong>on</strong>al<br />
communicati<strong>on</strong> satellite dishes are prohibited.<br />
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 5
Amenities<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g> at the heart <strong>of</strong> Aggieland,<br />
students discover that the <strong>Department</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> has many features<br />
in the residence halls not found in other<br />
housing facilities in the Bryan/College Stati<strong>on</strong><br />
area. The following is a sample <strong>of</strong> what we<br />
have to <strong>of</strong>fer students living <strong>on</strong> campus.<br />
CAbLe tv<br />
C<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong>s for 80-plus channel cable service<br />
are provided in all residence hall rooms and are<br />
included in the room rent. For extended cable<br />
services such as premium channels (HBO) or TiVo ® ,<br />
the student will need to make arrangements with<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> Televideo at http://www.campustelevideo.<br />
com. The student will need to bring a cable cord.<br />
More informati<strong>on</strong> is available at http://reslife.tamu.<br />
edu/housing/amenities/cabletv.<br />
CLeAning ServiCeS<br />
Custodial workers provide bathroom cleaning<br />
services <strong>on</strong> a weekly basis, except in corridor-style<br />
halls. Corridor halls receive bathroom cleaning<br />
daily. The students are resp<strong>on</strong>sible for cleaning<br />
their own room and removing trash. Vacuum<br />
cleaners may be checked out from their hall<br />
council members (if available).<br />
internet (resnet) C<strong>on</strong>neCti<strong>on</strong>S<br />
ResNet is a residence hall network, supported<br />
by <strong>Texas</strong> A&M Informati<strong>on</strong> Technology, that<br />
provides each residence hall a high-speed Ethernet<br />
c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong> to the campus computing envir<strong>on</strong>ment.<br />
The c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong> provides access to <strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />
computing resources. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
Technology provides and maintains two RJ-45<br />
Ethernet c<strong>on</strong>necti<strong>on</strong>s in each residence hall room.<br />
To c<strong>on</strong>nect your computer to ResNet, you will need<br />
an RJ-45 Ethernet cable. For more informati<strong>on</strong>,<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tact Help Desk Central at (979) 845-8300.<br />
LAundry fACiLitieS<br />
The cost to use the washers and dryers is included<br />
in the rent. Students must furnish their own highefficiency<br />
laundry supplies.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the residence halls are equipped with highefficiency<br />
fr<strong>on</strong>t-loading washers and dryers or<br />
have c<strong>on</strong>venient access to laundry facilities.<br />
6 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />
WIRELESS<br />
the following residence halls are wireless:<br />
Appelt, Ast<strong>on</strong>, Dunn, Fountain (Dorm 4),<br />
Haringt<strong>on</strong> (Dorm 11), Harrell (Dorm 8), Hughes,<br />
Keathley, Kiest (Dorm 2), Kruger, Lacy (Dorm 6),<br />
Lechner, Le<strong>on</strong>ard (Dorm 7), McFadden, Mosher,<br />
Moses, Rudder, Schuhmacher, Underwood,<br />
Wells, White (Dorm 10) and Whiteley (Dorm 9).<br />
halls to be wired during summer 2012 are:<br />
Briggs (Dorm 3), Clements, Davis-Gary, Fowler,<br />
Neeley and Utay (Dorm 12).<br />
teLeph<strong>on</strong>e ServiCeS<br />
Teleph<strong>on</strong>e service is not automatically provided<br />
in the residence hall student rooms or Corps <strong>of</strong><br />
Cadets student rooms. So that adequate ph<strong>on</strong>e<br />
service is available for pers<strong>on</strong>al or emergency use,<br />
students have access to a public hallway ph<strong>on</strong>e <strong>on</strong><br />
every residential floor <strong>of</strong> every building, and livein<br />
staff are provided with a landline ph<strong>on</strong>e in their<br />
room, apartment and <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Residents who prefer local landline ph<strong>on</strong>e<br />
service may request installati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the service by<br />
submitting a Local Teleph<strong>on</strong>e Service Applicati<strong>on</strong><br />
at http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/amenities/<br />
ph<strong>on</strong>e. The cost for local landline teleph<strong>on</strong>e service<br />
has been set at a n<strong>on</strong>-refundable price <strong>of</strong> $90.00<br />
plus tax for the academic year. Students will need to<br />
bring their own teleph<strong>on</strong>e.<br />
HOUSING TOUR<br />
The <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers walking<br />
tours <strong>of</strong> several <strong>of</strong> our residence hall facilities<br />
to potential Aggies, their families and visitors.<br />
We currently <strong>of</strong>fer tours <strong>of</strong> four residence hall<br />
building styles — modular, comm<strong>on</strong>s, corridor<br />
(or Corps) and ramp. Tours <strong>of</strong> balc<strong>on</strong>y residence<br />
halls are not available at this time.<br />
If you are in town and would like to take<br />
a hall tour, you may view a schedule <strong>of</strong> the tours<br />
by visiting http://reslife.tamu.edu/prospective/<br />
halltours.asp.
For many students, the housing applicati<strong>on</strong> and<br />
assignment process can be somewhat complicated,<br />
but the staff at the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> will<br />
do everything they can to make it as smooth as possible.<br />
You should always c<strong>on</strong>tact them if you have a questi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
any kind. New students with permanent assignments will<br />
receive their assignments mailed to their home address and<br />
posted <strong>on</strong> our website in the first part <strong>of</strong> July. Those few<br />
students who will have temporary assignments will have<br />
their assignments mailed and posted in early August. During<br />
the academic year, students will have several opportunities<br />
to request changes to their assignment.<br />
C<strong>on</strong>trACt<br />
CAnCeLLAti<strong>on</strong>S<br />
The housing c<strong>on</strong>tract is for<br />
the entire academic year or for<br />
the remaining porti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the<br />
academic year if the c<strong>on</strong>tract is<br />
signed after the start <strong>of</strong> the fall<br />
semester.<br />
Students who cancel their<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tracts after July 15, but<br />
before classes start, will be billed<br />
25 percent <strong>of</strong> the fall semester<br />
rent and forfeit the deposit.<br />
If the housing c<strong>on</strong>tract is<br />
broken for the spring semester,<br />
a charge equal to 50 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> that semester’s rent will be<br />
charged unless the housing<br />
cancellati<strong>on</strong> rent penalty is<br />
excused by the terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tract (the deposit is also<br />
forfeited). Notificati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
cancellati<strong>on</strong> must be submitted<br />
in writing by the student,<br />
mailed or delivered in pers<strong>on</strong><br />
to the Housing Assignments<br />
Office. Requests made to other<br />
<strong>of</strong>fices will not be h<strong>on</strong>ored.<br />
For more informati<strong>on</strong>:<br />
Housing Assignments Office<br />
Cain Hall Room B140<br />
Fax: (979) 845-4744<br />
Email: housing@tamu.edu<br />
diSAbiLity ServiCeS<br />
If students have a physical disability<br />
that may affect their residence<br />
hall or room assignment, they<br />
should c<strong>on</strong>tact the <strong>Department</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Disability Services.<br />
The <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Disability<br />
Services provides opportunities<br />
for students with disabilities<br />
to participate in the full range<br />
<strong>of</strong> college experiences. The<br />
student must provide current and<br />
comprehensive documentati<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> a disability and how it affects<br />
his/her housing needs in order<br />
to be eligible for services and<br />
accommodati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
For more informati<strong>on</strong>:<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Disability<br />
Services<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University<br />
1224 TAMU<br />
Cain Hall Room B118<br />
College Stati<strong>on</strong>, TX<br />
77843-1224<br />
(979) 845-1637 (V/TDD)<br />
http://disability.tamu.edu<br />
Email: disability@tamu.edu<br />
General Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
hALL ASSignmentS<br />
<strong>Residence</strong> hall spaces are distributed<br />
<strong>on</strong> a first-come, first-served<br />
basis. This process is driven<br />
by the priority date, which is<br />
defined as the date the housing<br />
applicati<strong>on</strong> is received in the<br />
<strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> Housing Assignments<br />
Office. Based up<strong>on</strong> the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> current students who<br />
reserve their housing space for<br />
the fall semester, the Housing<br />
Assignments Office will determine<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> students<br />
who will be <strong>of</strong>fered residence<br />
hall space for the 2012-2013<br />
academic year. Every attempt is<br />
made to place students in the<br />
residence hall requested. However,<br />
each building has limited<br />
space, and students already<br />
living in a specific residence hall<br />
receive preferred assignment<br />
to that hall. If students do not<br />
receive the hall or room assignment<br />
<strong>of</strong> their choice, they will<br />
have an opportunity to request a<br />
change after arriving.<br />
hALL ChAngeS<br />
If a student is not happy with his/<br />
her building assignment, he/<br />
she may request a hall change<br />
<strong>on</strong> the first day <strong>of</strong> class each<br />
semester at the <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong><br />
homepage, http://reslife.tamu.<br />
edu. The number <strong>of</strong> requests to<br />
change halls as well as the availability<br />
<strong>of</strong> space in each hall will<br />
determine the student’s chances<br />
for a hall change. Hall changes<br />
are prioritized according to the<br />
priority date and are approved <strong>on</strong><br />
an availability basis by the Housing<br />
Assignments Office. Students<br />
should c<strong>on</strong>tact their residence<br />
hall staff for informati<strong>on</strong> when<br />
checking into their hall.<br />
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 7
General Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
MAIL AND SHIPPING SERVICES<br />
Mail is not delivered to the residence hall rooms. Students must<br />
make other arrangements to obtain a post <strong>of</strong>fice box. Boxes may<br />
be rented from the Comm<strong>on</strong>s and the Northgate Post Office. The<br />
student may want to wait to find out his/her hall assignment before<br />
renting a post <strong>of</strong>fice box. Mailboxes can <strong>on</strong>ly be rented in pers<strong>on</strong>.<br />
UPS and FedEx packages can be sent directly to the student via<br />
the hall name and room number. Residents must be present to<br />
receive room deliveries. For informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> renting a mailbox at<br />
the Comm<strong>on</strong>s, see http://www.postalplus-bcs.com and click <strong>on</strong><br />
“TAMU Private Mailbox.”<br />
property inSurAnCe<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University does not carry insurance<br />
<strong>on</strong> students’ bel<strong>on</strong>gings and is not resp<strong>on</strong>sible<br />
for damage to or theft <strong>of</strong> any pers<strong>on</strong>al property<br />
in campus residence hall rooms. Therefore, the<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> str<strong>on</strong>gly encourages<br />
students to:<br />
• make arrangements with their parent’s or<br />
guardian’s homeowners insurance company<br />
to ensure coverage for pers<strong>on</strong>al bel<strong>on</strong>gings,<br />
• purchase a pers<strong>on</strong>al articles floater policy, or<br />
• purchase separate pers<strong>on</strong>al-property or<br />
renters insurance.<br />
Pers<strong>on</strong>al-property insurance covers <strong>on</strong>ly property<br />
owned by an individual, while renters insurance<br />
has coverage similar to homeowners insurance<br />
(covers both liability and property). Both types<br />
<strong>of</strong> insurance are very affordable. <strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />
University does not endorse any particular<br />
insurance company providing pers<strong>on</strong>al-property<br />
or renters insurance; however, the three insurance<br />
providers listed below have been identified by the<br />
university as <strong>of</strong>fering a variety <strong>of</strong> coverage opti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
from highly rated underwriters.<br />
Haylor, Freyer, and Co<strong>on</strong>, Inc.<br />
http://www.haylor-college.com/<br />
CSI Insurance Agency, Inc.<br />
http://www.collegestudentinsurance.com<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Student Services, Inc.<br />
www.nssi.com<br />
8 LIVING ON CAMPUS HOUSING GUIDE<br />
roommAte preferenCeS<br />
The Housing Assignments Office will make every<br />
attempt to place roommate preferences together.<br />
However, assignments are determined by space<br />
availability and date <strong>of</strong> applicati<strong>on</strong>. <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g> with a<br />
new pers<strong>on</strong> is a great opportunity to learn more<br />
about others. Roommates are resp<strong>on</strong>sible for<br />
resolving their differences. If c<strong>on</strong>flict develops,<br />
students should ask their RA, CD or GHD to sit<br />
in <strong>on</strong> the discussi<strong>on</strong> and attempt to resolve the<br />
c<strong>on</strong>flict. Trained mediators may also be requested<br />
to help resolve c<strong>on</strong>flicts. Students should see their<br />
CD to request a mediator. Relocati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> residents<br />
will <strong>on</strong>ly be c<strong>on</strong>sidered as the very last resort.<br />
room ChAngeS<br />
Requests to change rooms within the same<br />
building are to be submitted to the CD or GHD.<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tact your hall staff for more informati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
room typeS And rAteS<br />
For more informati<strong>on</strong> regarding room types and<br />
rates, visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/.<br />
temporAry houSing<br />
At the beginning <strong>of</strong> each semester, the occupancy<br />
<strong>of</strong> the residence halls may be expanded through<br />
the assignment <strong>of</strong> students to study rooms and<br />
recreati<strong>on</strong> rooms, and the tripling <strong>of</strong> what are<br />
usually double-occupancy rooms. Within the first<br />
three weeks <strong>of</strong> classes, most temporary students<br />
are relocated to permanent spaces as rooms<br />
become available.
LOOkING FOR A ROOMMATE?<br />
Find a Roommate is an <strong>on</strong>line service to<br />
assist you in finding a roommate to share<br />
your home away from home in a residence<br />
hall at <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University. Find a Roommate<br />
allows you to add general informati<strong>on</strong> about<br />
yourself to a database <strong>of</strong> similar informati<strong>on</strong><br />
submitted by other Aggies who either will be living<br />
in a residence hall or are currently living in a<br />
residence hall, and are also looking for a roommate.<br />
If you choose to participate, after you enter<br />
your informati<strong>on</strong>, you may search the database<br />
for individuals with compatible interests. The<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> submitted by Aggies choosing to use<br />
the database will include c<strong>on</strong>tact informati<strong>on</strong> to<br />
facilitate further follow-up/c<strong>on</strong>versati<strong>on</strong> with an<br />
individual you may find interesting as a potential<br />
roommate.<br />
How does it work?<br />
A pers<strong>on</strong> who has applied for housing may<br />
log <strong>on</strong> to Housing Online Services at<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/how and select Find<br />
HOUSING OPTIONS<br />
For a list <strong>of</strong> housing opti<strong>on</strong>s,<br />
visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />
housing/opti<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
View virtual tours and<br />
photos <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the styles<br />
<strong>of</strong> residence halls at<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />
housing/halls/vrtours.<br />
General Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
a Roommate. You can choose to answer some<br />
questi<strong>on</strong>s such as study habits, sleeping habits,<br />
socializing habits, smoking habits, etc. The<br />
program will take the resp<strong>on</strong>ses to the questi<strong>on</strong>s<br />
al<strong>on</strong>g with name, major, classificati<strong>on</strong>, hall<br />
preferences, teleph<strong>on</strong>e and email address to form<br />
a record, which can then be used and posted <strong>on</strong><br />
the site. You have the opti<strong>on</strong> to choose which<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> from your record is displayed to other<br />
users <strong>of</strong> the program. Any student who applied<br />
for housing or is currently in the housing system<br />
may review all the postings and choose if there<br />
is any<strong>on</strong>e he/she wishes to c<strong>on</strong>tact that matches<br />
the preferences he/she is looking for. If you select<br />
a roommate, go <strong>on</strong>line to update your housing<br />
record by putting in your roommate informati<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>on</strong> your housing applicati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
You may remove yourself at any time from the<br />
database by signing <strong>on</strong> to Find a Roommate and<br />
then selecting the opti<strong>on</strong> to delete your informati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
All informati<strong>on</strong> in the Find a Roommate<br />
database will be deleted August 31, 2012.<br />
importAnt dAteS<br />
fALL 2012<br />
Halls open Sunday, August 19, at 8:00 a.m.<br />
Welcome Day<br />
Classes begin M<strong>on</strong>day, August 27<br />
Halls close Saturday, December 15,<br />
at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Students must leave within<br />
24 hours after the last final or<br />
ask for an extensi<strong>on</strong> through their<br />
residence hall staff.<br />
Spring 2013<br />
Halls open Thursday, January 10,<br />
at 8:00 a.m.<br />
Holiday M<strong>on</strong>day, January 21, Martin<br />
Luther King Jr. Day<br />
Classes begin Tuesday, January 14<br />
Halls close Saturday, May 11, at no<strong>on</strong><br />
Students must leave within<br />
24 hours after the last final or<br />
ask for an extensi<strong>on</strong> through their<br />
residence hall staff.<br />
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE LIFE 9
Safety<br />
Reas<strong>on</strong>able steps are taken to provide<br />
a safe and secure envir<strong>on</strong>ment for<br />
all students living in the residence<br />
halls. Students can help keep the halls safe<br />
and secure by managing their own pers<strong>on</strong>al<br />
safety and by following a few simple rules<br />
listed here.<br />
eLeCtriCAL power StripS<br />
And extenSi<strong>on</strong> CordS<br />
When additi<strong>on</strong>al electrical outlets are needed,<br />
residents must use UL-approved electrical power<br />
strips with built-in circuit breakers. Multiple plug<br />
adapters and extensi<strong>on</strong> cords are not permitted.<br />
Power strips should never be plugged into another<br />
power strip. Power strips should never be placed<br />
above the ceiling tiles, put underneath carpet,<br />
or stapled or pinched in any way. Running power<br />
strips underneath the mattress is prohibited.<br />
Key/CArd<br />
Students will receive a room key and university<br />
student ID card, which provide access to their hall<br />
and room and should be kept in their possessi<strong>on</strong><br />
at all times. If a student loses a key/card, he or<br />
she should inform his/her residence hall staff<br />
immediately. It is the student’s resp<strong>on</strong>sibility<br />
to keep the room key and access card in his/<br />
her possessi<strong>on</strong> at all times. Keys and cards are<br />
never to be loaned out to any<strong>on</strong>e. For safety, keep<br />
rooms locked.<br />
APPLIANCES AND EqUIPMENT<br />
Prohibited appliances and equipment include, but are not limited to, the following:<br />
• air c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>ers<br />
(with the excepti<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Walt<strong>on</strong> Hall and<br />
Hart Hall where the<br />
university provides<br />
permanently installed<br />
window units)<br />
• camping stoves<br />
• candles<br />
• ceiling fans<br />
• electric power tools<br />
(with the excepti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
storage for use outside<br />
the halls)<br />
• electric skillets<br />
• gas power tools<br />
• griddles<br />
• grills (electric press<br />
type, charcoal or<br />
propane)<br />
SeCurity<br />
Security is <strong>of</strong> prime c<strong>on</strong>cern to the <strong>Residence</strong><br />
<strong>Life</strong> staff. Outside doors are locked at all times<br />
to keep unwanted visitors from entering the<br />
buildings. Access is gained through an electr<strong>on</strong>ic<br />
card-access system and the university student<br />
ID card. However, any security measure is <strong>on</strong>ly<br />
as good as the resident allows. Residents should<br />
not prop open outside doors. This will set <strong>of</strong>f<br />
alarms. Residents must not allow visitors to enter<br />
the residence halls unescorted and should report<br />
any suspicious activity to hall staff immediately.<br />
Students should be sure to lock their door when<br />
sleeping or when out <strong>of</strong> the room.<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M University has uniformed security<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers patrolling residence hall complex areas<br />
and the Corps Quad <strong>on</strong> foot 24 hours a day, seven<br />
days a week.<br />
As another measure <strong>of</strong> security, the <strong>Department</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> has teamed up with the<br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Security and University Police<br />
to create Community-Oriented Police Services<br />
(COPS). Services available include pers<strong>on</strong>al safety<br />
awareness, drug and alcohol awareness, property<br />
engraving, and much more. For more informati<strong>on</strong><br />
please visit http://reslife.tamu.edu/cops or call<br />
(979) 845-2345.<br />
• halogen torchiere<br />
lamps<br />
• hot-oil popcorn<br />
poppers<br />
• hot plates<br />
• oven broilers<br />
• sandwich makers<br />
• space heaters<br />
• toaster ovens<br />
Prohibited or misused appliances or equipment will be c<strong>on</strong>fiscated by the hall staff, and individuals<br />
resp<strong>on</strong>sible will be subject to disciplinary acti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
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• toasters<br />
• unapproved network<br />
devices (wireless<br />
access points, hubs,<br />
switches, Dynamic<br />
Host C<strong>on</strong>figurati<strong>on</strong><br />
Protocol [DHCP]<br />
servers, etc.)
Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services has a fleet <strong>of</strong><br />
80 buses/vans providing <strong>on</strong>- and<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-campus, paratransit and charter<br />
services for <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University.<br />
Bus service is fare free to all students, faculty, staff<br />
and visitors to <strong>Texas</strong> A&M. On-campus service<br />
c<strong>on</strong>sists <strong>of</strong> routes that move passengers from point<br />
to point around campus. Off-campus service is used<br />
to transport students, faculty and staff to and from<br />
campus. Off-campus service c<strong>on</strong>sists <strong>of</strong> routes that<br />
cover Bryan and College Stati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Paratransit service is provided for our permanently<br />
disabled students. It requires an applicati<strong>on</strong> be filed<br />
with and approved by Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services.<br />
See http://transport.tamu.edu.<br />
FREqUENTLY ASkED PARkING & TRANSPORTATION qUESTIONS<br />
what is a “transportati<strong>on</strong> fee”?<br />
The transportati<strong>on</strong> fee, located <strong>on</strong> the students’<br />
statement, is a $70 per semester fee ($35 per<br />
summer term) assessed to provide them with<br />
unlimited fare-free access to both the <strong>on</strong>-campus<br />
and <strong>of</strong>f-campus shuttle services, expand shuttle<br />
services and provide revenue for a l<strong>on</strong>g-term bus<br />
replacement plan. In additi<strong>on</strong>, revenues will pay for<br />
operating expenses and the enhancement <strong>of</strong> bus<br />
facilities <strong>on</strong> campus. This fee is subject to change.<br />
how does the shuttle bus system work?<br />
The university operates an <strong>on</strong>-campus transit<br />
system that can be used by any<strong>on</strong>e <strong>on</strong> campus at<br />
no charge. This is the quickest and most efficient<br />
mode <strong>of</strong> transportati<strong>on</strong> for students who want to<br />
move about the campus <strong>on</strong>ce they have parked<br />
their vehicles. For students who live <strong>of</strong>f campus,<br />
the university operates an <strong>of</strong>f-campus transit<br />
system that serves most <strong>of</strong> the major apartment<br />
complexes and housing areas in Bryan/College<br />
Stati<strong>on</strong>, as well as the Blinn College campus.<br />
All shuttle services are included in student<br />
registrati<strong>on</strong> fees and do not require a bus pass.<br />
More detailed informati<strong>on</strong> and route maps are<br />
available <strong>on</strong> the Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services website<br />
at http://transport.tamu.edu. For <strong>Texas</strong> A&M<br />
University mobile, visit http://m.tamu.edu.<br />
Parking & Transportati<strong>on</strong> Services<br />
Are bicycles encouraged <strong>on</strong> campus?<br />
Free bicycle registrati<strong>on</strong> is <strong>of</strong>fered and encouraged.<br />
There are numerous bike racks <strong>on</strong> campus and a<br />
growing bike community and program.<br />
where can students park their car?<br />
All incoming students need to be aware that parking<br />
is at a premium <strong>on</strong> campus, and <strong>of</strong>ten the available<br />
parking may not be immediately adjacent to their<br />
building or facilities. A student who parks a vehicle <strong>on</strong><br />
campus is required to purchase a parking permit.<br />
There may be a waiting list for premium areas,<br />
including garages. For more informati<strong>on</strong><br />
regarding the eligibility <strong>of</strong> permits or to add the<br />
student’s name to the waiting list, please visit our<br />
website at http://transport.tamu.edu, come to our<br />
Customer Assistance Center in Room 108 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
John J. Koldus Building or call (979) 862-PARK.<br />
how do students obtain a parking permit?<br />
Students may register for a permit <strong>on</strong>line at<br />
http://transport.tamu.edu.<br />
NEED A PARkING PERMIT?<br />
New students for the Fall 2012 semester<br />
can start applying for a parking permit in<br />
April 2012.<br />
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University Dining<br />
mAndAtory dining pLAn<br />
Beginning fall 2012, freshmen living <strong>on</strong> campus<br />
will be required to have a minimum $1200 per<br />
semester dining plan.<br />
vAriety And C<strong>on</strong>venienCe<br />
With c<strong>on</strong>venient locati<strong>on</strong>s near residence halls<br />
and classrooms, there are many opti<strong>on</strong>s available<br />
in a variety <strong>of</strong> formats — food courts, snack bars,<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee shops, all-you-can-eat dining centers and<br />
c<strong>on</strong>venience stores. University Dining is here to<br />
meet the needs <strong>of</strong> our students. C<strong>on</strong>tact us at<br />
(979) 845-3005 or visit http://dining.tamu.edu for<br />
any questi<strong>on</strong>s you may have or special requests.<br />
FREqUENTLY ASkED DINING qUESTIONS<br />
how do i sign up for a meal plan?<br />
When you applied <strong>on</strong>line for <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University<br />
housing, you also selected a dining plan. You may<br />
upgrade to a different plan by c<strong>on</strong>tacting University<br />
Dining.<br />
do i save m<strong>on</strong>ey if i buy a meal plan?<br />
Yes! A dining plan assures you will pay less than<br />
retail value for all <strong>of</strong> your food purchases.<br />
how do dining dollars work?<br />
$1 Dining Dollar equals $1 cash. Dining Dollars can<br />
be used to purchase meals at our dining centers for<br />
a discounted rate or as “cash” in other <strong>on</strong>-campus<br />
venues, where you will receive a 10 percent discount<br />
<strong>on</strong> your purchases.<br />
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Dining <strong>on</strong> campus is an essential<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the Aggie experience!<br />
With over 30 locati<strong>on</strong>s around<br />
campus, each venue showcases our<br />
commitment to the highest standards<br />
<strong>of</strong> quality.<br />
vALue And fLexibiLity<br />
You have a dining plan that provides increased<br />
value and flexibility for dining <strong>on</strong> campus. Your<br />
dining plan c<strong>on</strong>sists <strong>of</strong> Dining Dollars, which are<br />
credits in your account <strong>on</strong> your Aggie ID. They can<br />
be used to purchase a meal at our dining centers<br />
for a discounted rate or as “cash” in other venues,<br />
where you will receive a 10 percent discount <strong>on</strong><br />
your purchases. For a complete listing <strong>of</strong> dining<br />
plan opti<strong>on</strong>s available, please visit http://dining.<br />
tamu.edu. In additi<strong>on</strong> to Dining Dollars, all Dining<br />
locati<strong>on</strong>s accept cash and major debit and credit<br />
cards; however, there are no discounts <strong>of</strong>fered with<br />
these forms <strong>of</strong> payment.<br />
when can i use my meal plan?<br />
Meals are served seven days a week, from morning<br />
to evening, at a variety <strong>of</strong> locati<strong>on</strong>s around campus.<br />
Most dining facilities are open from the first movein<br />
day for residence halls until the Friday following<br />
final exams (may exclude university holidays). Hours<br />
and locati<strong>on</strong> availability vary between semesters<br />
and during the summer. For current hours <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong>,<br />
please visit http://m.tamu.edu.<br />
where can i use my meal plan?<br />
There are over 30 dining locati<strong>on</strong>s throughout<br />
main and west campuses. Dining Dollars are<br />
accepted at all campus dining locati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
Can i buy anything other than food with<br />
dining dollars?<br />
No. Dining Dollars may be used <strong>on</strong>ly for food and<br />
beverage purchases in <strong>on</strong>-campus dining facilities.
Atmentors program<br />
(979) 845-6900 or 1-800-828-0888<br />
http://mentors.tamu.edu<br />
atmentors@tamu.edu<br />
<strong>Campus</strong> operator<br />
(979) 845-3211<br />
Computing and informati<strong>on</strong><br />
Services (CiS) help desk Central,<br />
resnet and Cable televisi<strong>on</strong><br />
(979) 845-8300<br />
http://cis.tamu.edu<br />
disability Services<br />
(979) 845-1637<br />
http://disability.tamu.edu<br />
disability@tamu.edu<br />
emergencies (<strong>on</strong> <strong>Campus</strong>)<br />
9-911<br />
general Academic programs<br />
(979) 845-5916<br />
http://gest.tamu.edu<br />
internati<strong>on</strong>al Student Services<br />
(979) 845-1825<br />
multicultural Services<br />
(979) 862-2000<br />
http://dms.tamu.edu<br />
Student Assistant Services<br />
(979) 845-3113<br />
Student Counseling help Line<br />
(24-hour Service)<br />
(979) 845-2700<br />
Student Counseling Service<br />
(979) 845-4427<br />
http://scs.tamu.edu<br />
Scholarships and financial Aid<br />
(979) 845-3236<br />
https://financialaid.tamu.edu<br />
Student financial Services<br />
(979) 845-8127<br />
Student health Services<br />
(979) 845-1511<br />
http://shs.tamu.edu<br />
Student <strong>Life</strong><br />
(979) 845-3111<br />
http://studentlife.tamu.edu<br />
studentlife@tamu.edu<br />
Student Locator, directory<br />
Assistance<br />
(979) 845-4741<br />
Student mediati<strong>on</strong> Services<br />
(979) 847-7272<br />
http://studentlife.tamu.edu/scrs/<br />
mediati<strong>on</strong><br />
scrs@tamu.edu<br />
transportati<strong>on</strong> Services<br />
(979) 862-PARK<br />
http://transport.tamu.edu<br />
parking@tamu.edu<br />
university dining<br />
(979) 845-0152<br />
http://diningservices.tamu.edu<br />
diningservices@tamu.edu<br />
university police department<br />
(979) 845-2345<br />
http://upd.tamu.edu<br />
visitors Center<br />
(979) 845-5851<br />
C<strong>on</strong>tacts<br />
EMERGENCY CONTACT<br />
INFORMATION IN<br />
TExAS A&M<br />
UNIVERSITY STUDENT<br />
ACCOUNTS<br />
The university has asked<br />
that all students update<br />
their emergency c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> in<br />
their student<br />
account.<br />
UPDATE<br />
YOUR<br />
EMERGENCY<br />
CONTACTS<br />
Keeping<br />
this<br />
informati<strong>on</strong><br />
current<br />
helps the<br />
university<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tact parents and<br />
others in the case <strong>of</strong> an<br />
emergency. Students can<br />
add up to nine emergency<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tacts.<br />
Students are able to update<br />
their emergency c<strong>on</strong>tact<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> at<br />
http://howdy.tamu.edu.<br />
ALCOHOL AND<br />
SMOkING POLICY<br />
Alcohol is allowed<br />
in a residence<br />
hall room <strong>on</strong>ly if<br />
BOTH residents are<br />
<strong>of</strong> legal age (21 years).<br />
Alcohol is not permitted in<br />
lounges, hallways or other<br />
public areas.<br />
<strong>Texas</strong> A&M is a smoke-free<br />
envir<strong>on</strong>ment.<br />
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<strong>Residence</strong> <strong>Life</strong> C<strong>on</strong>tacts<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-LeArning<br />
Community C<strong>on</strong>tACtS<br />
Cornerst<strong>on</strong>e program<br />
Community<br />
http://cornerst<strong>on</strong>eprogram.<br />
tamu.edu<br />
educati<strong>on</strong> and human<br />
development <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />
Community<br />
http://success.tamu.edu<br />
engineering <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />
Community<br />
http://essap.tamu.edu/ellc<br />
first year in moses hall<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />
llc/firstYear.asp<br />
h<strong>on</strong>ors housing Community<br />
http://h<strong>on</strong>ors.tamu.edu/<br />
community/h<strong>on</strong>ors_housing.<br />
shtml<br />
Leadership <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />
Community<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />
llc/l3c.asp<br />
project foCuS<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning Community<br />
http://focus.tamu.edu<br />
Science Scholars<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning Community<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />
llc/science.asp<br />
terry Scholars<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning Community<br />
https://scholarships.tamu.edu/<br />
terry_schol.aspx<br />
or http://aspire.tamu.edu<br />
wellness <str<strong>on</strong>g>Living</str<strong>on</strong>g>-Learning<br />
Community<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/<br />
wellness<br />
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depArtment <strong>of</strong> reSidenCe <strong>Life</strong> C<strong>on</strong>tACtS<br />
department <strong>of</strong> residence <strong>Life</strong><br />
Central <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
(979) 862-3158<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu<br />
housing@tamu.edu<br />
housing Assignments <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
(979) 845-4744 or 1-888-451-3896<br />
housing@tamu.edu<br />
Area housing <strong>of</strong>fices<br />
Corps Housing Office<br />
(979) 845-3443<br />
North Area Office<br />
(979) 845-4768<br />
South Area Office<br />
(979) 845-2235<br />
residence <strong>Life</strong> 24-hour desk<br />
operati<strong>on</strong><br />
(979) 845-2821<br />
Follow us <strong>on</strong>line:<br />
facilities and operati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
(979) 862-3150<br />
facilities-operati<strong>on</strong>s@housing.<br />
tamu.edu<br />
residence educati<strong>on</strong><br />
(979) 845-1229<br />
residence-educati<strong>on</strong>@housing.<br />
tamu.edu<br />
prospective Students<br />
residence hall tours<br />
(979) 845-0557<br />
http://reslife.tamu.edu/<br />
prospective/halltours.asp<br />
c<strong>on</strong>ference-services@housing.<br />
tamu.edu<br />
Look for the <strong>of</strong>ficial <strong>Texas</strong> A&M Facebook page<br />
at http://www.facebook.com/tamureshalls.<br />
Visit <strong>Texas</strong> A&M University at www.tamu.edu or<br />
http://itunes.tamu.edu, our iTunes U website.